tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post358189242557425488..comments2024-03-20T13:35:46.089-04:00Comments on Life on two wheels: Kindness and generosityDavid Massehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-13386440045045773632013-10-11T23:10:03.019-04:002013-10-11T23:10:03.019-04:00Steve, I can't afford to be that generous. Th...Steve, I can't afford to be that generous. There are some very wealthy folks on MV, plus dealers. I'm touched that you thought it might be me. David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-49279973732187199322013-10-11T20:48:53.074-04:002013-10-11T20:48:53.074-04:00Like you I've met many fine people on the road...Like you I've met many fine people on the road -- riders and drivers alike. There is a compassion that exists.<br /><br />I wondered whether you were a helmet provider. You sprang to mind when I read the story because you have that kind of empathy...Steve Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540977884513559091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-89666246736759028652013-10-07T13:03:37.833-04:002013-10-07T13:03:37.833-04:00Trobairitz I share your hope.
When people suffer ...Trobairitz I share your hope.<br /><br />When people suffer it's often because they have been objectified in a way that makes it easier for us to consider them not to be one of "us". Like street people. It's human nature, but a shame nevertheless.David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-48255633478836293492013-10-07T13:01:03.080-04:002013-10-07T13:01:03.080-04:00Coop, I think you're right. It's easier t...Coop, I think you're right. It's easier to relate to folks in our social circle, who share our interest, be it in a religious community, social club, etc.<br /><br />We'd all be much better off to the extent we expand those circles.David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-31417450907130017722013-10-07T12:58:19.212-04:002013-10-07T12:58:19.212-04:00Len there is no doubt we favour our friends, as we...Len there is no doubt we favour our friends, as we should.<br /><br />It's a good question. I'd like to think that I would stop to assist a person in need.<br /><br />I once came across a young guy visibly intimidating a young woman just a short way down an alley downtown. I remained on the sidewalk, and called to the man to let the woman leave. I took the precaution of dialing 911 on my phone and told him so. The girl was able to leave, and I left once she was in the clear. I told the 911 operator that the situation had been resolved only after I left the scene. I was two blocks from the office and I kept a vigilant eye out behind me.<br /><br />So yes, based on that experience, I do believe I'd stop. I wouldn't though if I was certain the situation was covered (for instance a stall on the shoulder of an urban expressway). The authorities have eyes and ears, and just about everyone has a cell phone. If the stall is in the lane, I have in the past called 911 to make the situation known to police due to the risk of collision.David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-58609826995647380532013-10-07T12:51:52.661-04:002013-10-07T12:51:52.661-04:00True, but there is something compelling about meet...True, but there is something compelling about meeting a fellow moto blogger. There is just so much shared experience that, for me at least, it is worth the effort to make it happen.<br /><br />Luck does enter the picture in terms of being able to make the trip or spare the time.David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-16040679597069003812013-10-07T09:09:47.001-04:002013-10-07T09:09:47.001-04:00Well said David. One of the reasons we started a ...Well said David. One of the reasons we started a local forum was to get to know those other riders we tend to wave at while out riding but do not know.<br /><br />The interweb does a great thing in bringing riders together from different areas. <br /><br />Being kind to others is just a natural thing to do for most people, I hope.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-15858622076618474252013-10-07T07:36:41.605-04:002013-10-07T07:36:41.605-04:00My impressions have been that as people, once we b...My impressions have been that as people, once we break into subset groups, we tend to do a better job of reaching out among ourselves, offering to our groups that which we could just as well offer to the entire population. So, bigger groups?? Maybe we already have one big one? Coop a.k.a. Coopdwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914017974356686409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-32616667068479889212013-10-07T02:18:52.905-04:002013-10-07T02:18:52.905-04:00David ,
You guys in this ever growing, wide spread...David ,<br />You guys in this ever growing, wide spread circle of truly nice folk are great .<br /><br />David picture this .. Your going down a road on the gts and there's a broken down cage .... Do you stop?<br /><br />Next ....Your going down a road on the gts and there's a broken down vespa .... Do you stop?<br /><br />Do we favour our "friends" more?<br /><br />Regards <br />Lenlen@RE-GLAZE-IThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00816053943489684963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-81704197900577591662013-10-06T21:01:04.420-04:002013-10-06T21:01:04.420-04:00David:
it was probably just luck that we all mana...<b>David:</b><br /><br />it was probably just luck that we all managed to find each other. Physically meeting is the next natural progression<br /><br />bob<br /><a href="http://www.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Riding the Wet Coast</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-15847655098335432532013-10-06T15:06:26.943-04:002013-10-06T15:06:26.943-04:00Sonja, that's what makes the New York incident...Sonja, that's what makes the New York incident all the more shocking. I believe however that it has nothing to do with riding, and everything to do with mob rule. Mobs are ugly, no matter what the venue is.David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-71444627961506304102013-10-06T14:29:14.774-04:002013-10-06T14:29:14.774-04:00David, I strongly believe in Karma, and like you I...David, I strongly believe in Karma, and like you I hope to be able to return or forward the kindness I received. Good things happen to those traveling on a bike ;-)SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-75691989340156031212013-10-06T12:18:06.612-04:002013-10-06T12:18:06.612-04:00Thanks for the kind words guys. This post was wri...Thanks for the kind words guys. This post was written well before the recent New York City madness that sets a new lower standard for collective behaviour in a 'civilized' society.David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-54165201058775922662013-10-06T12:09:10.436-04:002013-10-06T12:09:10.436-04:00Well said David.Well said David.Canajunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17529505799866207528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-91381189653825963062013-10-06T11:19:38.394-04:002013-10-06T11:19:38.394-04:00Yes, that is the beauty of riding. This brother (...Yes, that is the beauty of riding. This brother (and sister!)hood. :DThe City Mouse in the Countryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06522133156580411938noreply@blogger.com