downfader
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This has been on my mind since yesterday afternoon...
I was heading down HERE no cars or other traffic about and just taking it easy at about 15mph as it was early afternoon. There was a parked car just past where the white car was and as I drew up to its rear a small toddler of about 3 years ran out into the road towards my front wheel. I swerved and braked and luckily he seemed to sense that being there wasnt a good idea and leapt backwards towards the car.
Two things immediately crossed my mind.. one was thank christ I was taking it easy* and didnt ride the doorzone, or else it could have been one dead little boy. The other was "Where the hell is your mother!?"
As I had come to a virtual stand still I looked down at the little lad and said "Dont play in the road, son!" He went back on the pavement and I saw a young woman's head pop up by the bonnet. I havent a clue what she was up to but she seemed to stick out her hand and draw him over. I did consider having a go at her, she'll only get one chance to raise him, but then just thought that knowing the area that I'd only get a mouthful back, perhaps she'll think next time?
*I know some on here will prolly moan and come out with something "smart", the fact is I managed to stop.
I was heading down HERE no cars or other traffic about and just taking it easy at about 15mph as it was early afternoon. There was a parked car just past where the white car was and as I drew up to its rear a small toddler of about 3 years ran out into the road towards my front wheel. I swerved and braked and luckily he seemed to sense that being there wasnt a good idea and leapt backwards towards the car.
Two things immediately crossed my mind.. one was thank christ I was taking it easy* and didnt ride the doorzone, or else it could have been one dead little boy. The other was "Where the hell is your mother!?"
As I had come to a virtual stand still I looked down at the little lad and said "Dont play in the road, son!" He went back on the pavement and I saw a young woman's head pop up by the bonnet. I havent a clue what she was up to but she seemed to stick out her hand and draw him over. I did consider having a go at her, she'll only get one chance to raise him, but then just thought that knowing the area that I'd only get a mouthful back, perhaps she'll think next time?
*I know some on here will prolly moan and come out with something "smart", the fact is I managed to stop.