Willow
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Excessive comfort breeds weakness. PttP
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« on: June 16, 2010, 12:49:28 PM » |
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I was riding in moderate traffic and rapidly approaching the spot at which I would need to exit I435 onto I35 South. I was in the middle lane with a cage to my right, in the lane that I was soon going to need. I noticed in my peripheral vision that he was tracking right along with me; no gain, no loss in position. I was just about directly alongside the driver's door making no particular attempt to move ahead or behind the vehicle. I glanced up at the approaching exit and then turned to look into the driver's window. I did not snarl. I did not smile. I delivered neither threatening gesture nor expression of displeasure, but suddenly the lane was empty. The cage at first fell back some fifty yards and then as I filled the hole he'd left, dropped away even further.
I'd like to tell you it's the only time that's happened, but it isn't. Honestly, I must say it almost never, well never, occurs when I'm driving the little Mazda pickup.
So, what's the story? Does this face look scary to you? 
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Joe Hummer
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« Reply #1 on: June 16, 2010, 01:00:11 PM » |
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I don't believe it is the face (although rightfully scary in its own right) that caused the motorist to alter position quickly...it was a sudden realization that Dragons are indeed real...and alive...and the driver of said vehicle was either not equipped to handle the slaying of said Dragon or wanted to be eaten by the Dragon.
Either that or they are a regular on the road and have noticed you before because of your unique steed and decided to give you a bit of a wider berth so to not cause you any issues.
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« Reply #2 on: June 16, 2010, 01:02:45 PM » |
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Probably thought that you're Paul Teutel that you where about to throw something at them.  |
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« Reply #3 on: June 16, 2010, 01:04:14 PM » |
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To complete the scary face look you need to do your lips. Put some foundation blend on your lips then line your lips with the black eye liner pencil. Have fun with your scary face.  |
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« Reply #4 on: June 16, 2010, 01:04:26 PM » |
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Maybe they are camera shy and for some unknown reason (ah hemm...) think the OCC filming crew will be right behind you with the cameras running and don't wish to be filmed?
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« Reply #5 on: June 16, 2010, 01:04:42 PM » |
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Damn scary! I suspect they thought they were about to become an unwitting participant in an episode of "OCC Choppers".....and that they were about to receive a foul mouthed, tongue lashing from Paul Sr. for hindering his access to the off ramp. Of course....another possibility is that maybe he was just being a nice guy!  |
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« Reply #6 on: June 16, 2010, 01:07:11 PM » |
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I guess we can count out nice guy...seems 2 other people had the OCC thought also!!
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« Reply #7 on: June 16, 2010, 01:37:04 PM » |
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I think they realized you MUST be in a hurry to get hame and acces your Turbo Nose Hair Trimmers. When my nose hairs, mngle with my mustasche... my wife normally starts busting my balls about it.  Jabba |
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« Reply #8 on: June 16, 2010, 01:39:33 PM » |
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Yep... I vote scary  But, I've got a good lookin' mug   Black Dog |
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« Reply #9 on: June 16, 2010, 01:45:24 PM » |
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Yep... I vote scary But, I've got a good lookin' mug Black Dog No comment....... Except maybe ya'll got a b****r in the right nostril. And your eyebrows need trimmed. LOL |
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« Reply #10 on: June 16, 2010, 01:55:13 PM » |
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I'd like to tell you it's the only time that's happened, but it isn't. Honestly, I must say it almost never, well never, occurs when I'm driving the little Mazda pickup.
So, what's the story? Does this face look scary to you? [/i]
I'm confident your always getting passed in the Mazda.
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« Reply #11 on: June 16, 2010, 01:59:53 PM » |
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Willow, I think some cage drivers are actually decent and may read minds and this one knew you were looking for his space.... he was obviously watching you and the bike; tracking beside you for a while. I've been accused of scaring children and small animals before myself.  |
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Willow
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« Reply #12 on: June 16, 2010, 02:01:14 PM » |
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I'm confident your always getting passed in the Mazda. Yeah, like you've never seen a Schwinn on the highway! |
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« Reply #13 on: June 16, 2010, 05:33:08 PM » |
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I think they realized you MUST be in a hurry to get home and acces your Turbo Nose Hair Trimmers. Jabba Jabba, you beat me to it!! just wondering, what's tied to your chin strap? goes to your left shoulder? |
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« Reply #14 on: June 16, 2010, 06:10:20 PM » |
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Nawww, it's the face!  Here we are, practicing "The night of the living,(and recently fed), look! |
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« Reply #15 on: June 16, 2010, 06:10:58 PM » |
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I was riding in moderate traffic and rapidly approaching the spot at which I would need to exit I435 onto I35 South. I was in the middle lane with a cage to my right, in the lane that I was soon going to need. I noticed in my peripheral vision that he was tracking right along with me; no gain, no loss in position. I was just about directly alongside the driver's door making no particular attempt to move ahead or behind the vehicle. I glanced up at the approaching exit and then turned to look into the driver's window. I did not snarl. I did not smile. I delivered neither threatening gesture nor expression of displeasure, but suddenly the lane was empty. The cage at first fell back some fifty yards and then as I filled the hole he'd left, dropped away even further.
I'd like to tell you it's the only time that's happened, but it isn't. Honestly, I must say it almost never, well never, occurs when I'm driving the little Mazda pickup.
So, what's the story? Does this face look scary to you? I doubt if I'll sleep tonight . Hoser |
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« Reply #16 on: June 16, 2010, 07:15:42 PM » |
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just wondering, what's tied to your chin strap? goes to your left shoulder? Lanyard to the camera. |
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« Reply #17 on: June 16, 2010, 07:17:51 PM » |
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I doubt if I'll sleep tonight . Hoser I understand. I wake up screaming myself from time to time.  |
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« Reply #18 on: June 16, 2010, 07:27:07 PM » |
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Maybe he was a harley rider and thought he was safer checking out your bike in cage...and then was frightened and backed way off... Nah!!! it was the face! |
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« Reply #19 on: June 16, 2010, 08:28:34 PM » |
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Let's face it (pun intended)  , some have it, some don't - - Willow has it. |
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« Reply #20 on: June 16, 2010, 08:41:06 PM » |
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After staring at this picture a few minutes, I realize what scared this guy...you look like you're getting ready to kiss someone!!!! Here comes a biker riding alongside of you, slowly looks over at you and puckers his lips....it's hit the brakes time for sure!!....yea, you scared him, good thing he didn't see that other photo of you and some other guy riding side by side holding hands!!!!.... |
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« Reply #22 on: June 16, 2010, 09:25:47 PM » |
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Willow..... ya need ta work on yer game face....... however.... the puckered lip thing would make me back off too.... ..... but I ain't skeeered..... |
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« Reply #23 on: June 17, 2010, 04:41:59 AM » |
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I'm with Highbinder on this one but with that said when your on the road you instinctively know what people are going to do or want to do while driving. Coupled with your mustache it makes a strong statement. Like in life you dont mince your words so you dont mince your intentions and in some cases those intentions can be easily read even without words. |
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« Reply #24 on: June 17, 2010, 04:45:51 AM » |
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Scared the hell outa me, and I an't scared of nuttin |
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« Reply #25 on: June 17, 2010, 06:01:31 AM » |
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« Reply #26 on: June 17, 2010, 01:42:21 PM » |
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Looks like a face that would have to slip up on a glass of water to get a drink.  |
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« Reply #27 on: June 17, 2010, 03:02:25 PM » |
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It is the Paul Senior Look there Willow.
But it could be more than that.
Did you have your pants on under your Chaps.
When I forget that, people get out of my way.
Just saying.
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« Reply #28 on: June 17, 2010, 06:05:23 PM » |
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Did you have your pants on under your Chaps.
When I forget that, people get out of my way.
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