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missypie 04-01-2020 05:55 PM

Cussing female on multimodal path
 
We were in the Fenney area today walking with our 2 grandkids when we heard a ding ding bell. When we turned around she was cussing up a storm telling us to walk in single file. She was riding a bicycle. This is not an easy time for anyone. But to cuss at us was disheartening. I'm sure she is stressed at home, but please not in front of the kids. They are not here on vacation.

Mosells 04-01-2020 06:01 PM

They’re AH everywhere, just ignore her.

Topspinmo 04-01-2020 06:03 PM

When traffic coming you should walk single file and be ready to get off path out of harms way. I wouldn’t want to be dead right. Sorry she couldn’t of said it more politely. Cussing in front of kids was uncalled for.

Group2100 04-01-2020 06:08 PM

I wonder if it was the same "lady" who angrily confronted my wife and I as we walked along the Hogeye Preserve multi-modal path on Monday morning claiming we were walking on the "wrong side" of the path? Apparently there are people who have appointed themselves as deputies of the law. :( I am sorry your grandchildren were exposed to such rudeness.

Rapscallion St Croix 04-01-2020 06:15 PM

If OP had to turn around to see the lady, OP was walking on the wrong side of the pathway.

Velvet 04-01-2020 06:16 PM

So were you guys all walking side by side? Just trying to picture the situation.

missypie 04-01-2020 06:55 PM

We were just 2 grandparents and a family walking along with a stroller. Try telling a 5 year old and 6 year old to walk in single file. They were jyst so excited to go to put put but this old cranky lady was a nut case and to cuss was so sad.

missypie 04-01-2020 06:59 PM

Well not in front of kids

Velvet 04-01-2020 07:01 PM

Well, no excuse for cussing, she could have just yelled she is coming through. At least she didn’t run anyone down. That’s my fear when I am out walking.

DianeM 04-01-2020 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by missypie (Post 1738372)
Well not in front of kids

Adults are free to use any language they wish.

graciegirl 04-01-2020 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by DianeM (Post 1738379)
Adults are free to use any language they wish.

Wait. What?

Not if you were raised by my mother. How we talk and what we say should be dictated by the audience and the circumstances. It's called good manners which to me just means kindness and respect. It isn't that I don't use colorful language but I certainly would try to think of children present.

n8xwb 04-01-2020 07:28 PM

No excuse for the cussing, but you were equally at fault -- if you had to turn around, you were walking on the wrong side of the path! You need to walk against traffic. (If perchance the bicycle was driving on the left side of the path, which I doubt, please disregard my comment!)

DianeM 04-01-2020 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 1738390)
Wait. What?

Not if you were raised by my mother. How we talk and what we say should be dictated by the audience and the circumstances. It's called good manners which to me just means kindness and respect. It isn't that I don't use colorful language but I certainly would try to think of children present.

This is an ADULT community. If kids hear more than they should then leave them home.

Dcurrie911 04-01-2020 08:03 PM

DianeM, by chance were you the crazy lady on the path?

Polite language is appropriate no mater the age. That is why they call it polite.

Dan

DianeM 04-01-2020 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Dcurrie911 (Post 1738405)
DianeM, by chance were you the crazy lady on the path?

Polite language is appropriate no mater the age. That is why they call it polite.

Dan

I don’t even know what a multimodal path is so no.

I am polite but if I do swear, I’m not looking around first.

EdFNJ 04-01-2020 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DianeM (Post 1738415)
I don’t even know what a multimodal path is so no.

I am polite but if I do swear, I’m not looking around first.

Basically what many folks call the "golf cart path." Multi-modal refers to the FACT that it can be used by any "mode" of transportation from feet to wheels and NOT reserved for golf carts.

DianeM 04-01-2020 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by EdFNJ (Post 1738418)
Basically what many folks call the "golf cart path." Multi-modal refers to the FACT that it can be used by any "mode" of transportation from feet to wheels and NOT reserved for golf carts.

Thank you.

missypie 04-01-2020 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 1738390)
Wait. What?

Not if you were raised by my mother. How we talk and what we say should be dictated by the audience and the circumstances. It's called good manners which to me just means kindness and respect. It isn't that I don't use colorful language but I certainly would try to think of children present.

Thank you. She was vile.

Stormlover 04-01-2020 09:16 PM

EVERYONE serves a purpose in life. Her purpose was to serve as a bad example. Teaching moment right there for the kids on how ugly some people can be.

JoMar 04-01-2020 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by DianeM (Post 1738394)
This is an ADULT community. If kids hear more than they should then leave them home.

Were you riding the bike? Attitude fits.

eyc234 04-01-2020 09:38 PM

This is a MULTI MODAL pathway, not a road or a street. You do not have to walk into the traffic and you do not have to walk in a single file. First words are MULTI MODAL, not cart, bike, roller blades or anything else. It also does not say anything about a transportation street, road, boulevard, alley or anything near. It is for multi, which for you who do not understand means many with no limit to the means of movement. If she wanted to pass and did not have room, wait until you have room and pass.

If it had been me, my ugly side might have come out and she would have accidently fallen off her bike!!!!

njbchbum 04-01-2020 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by DianeM (Post 1738379)
Adults are free to use any language they wish.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DianeM (Post 1738394)
This is an ADULT community. If kids hear more than they should then leave them home.

And as such adults are also subject to the consequences of their words and actions!

Ignorance is not bliss...it is just ignorance!

manaboutown 04-01-2020 11:06 PM

Speaking for a friend, someone I know would have cussed her back in three languages and shoved her bike up where the sun doesn't shine.

CWGUY 04-01-2020 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by DianeM (Post 1738394)
This is an ADULT community. If kids hear more than they should then leave them home.

:what:

mixsonci 04-02-2020 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by dianem (Post 1738394)
this is an adult community. If kids hear more than they should then leave them home.

wow, just wow,

jswirs 04-02-2020 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by DianeM (Post 1738394)
This is an ADULT community. If kids hear more than they should then leave them home.

That is true, there is no law against being rude and unfriendly.

PugMom 04-02-2020 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 1738390)
Wait. What?

Not if you were raised by my mother. How we talk and what we say should be dictated by the audience and the circumstances. It's called good manners which to me just means kindness and respect. It isn't that I don't use colorful language but I certainly would try to think of children present.

i agree. no need to be nasty just for the sake of it. everybody is on edge these days, i know, but it doesnt cost anything to be nice

PugMom 04-02-2020 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by DianeM (Post 1738394)
This is an ADULT community. If kids hear more than they should then leave them home.

i'm sorry for you. hope there are better days ahead

coalminer 04-02-2020 05:11 AM

Bikers ride single file with traffic. Walkers ,walk on sidewalks where available, or facing traffic where they arent. Just follow the rules for everybody's safety. Easy peasy

TJ_Woody 04-02-2020 05:17 AM

There is good reason to walk on the left side of the multimodal paths. It is a matter of safety. If a cart is coming, you can see it and avoid it if the driver is inattentive. Sometimes you can’t hear them coming from behind, especially those electric golf carts. This is the same reason that you should walk on the left side if you are walking down a road that has no sidewalks. I’d rather have to jump to the side than be hit from behind without warning.

Now as to the woman riding her bike, there really is no excuse for her behavior. I am a cyclist and ride the multimodal paths often. Whenever I pass someone I give them a cheerful good morning or good afternoon. I guess I’d rather brighten someone’s day than bring them down.

Microcodeboy 04-02-2020 05:41 AM

Well, that is your crude way of behaving. Not the way good people are, thank goodness. You should just stay home with the dope on the bike!

M2inOR 04-02-2020 05:45 AM

Which side? Right side, left side, both sides, what ever?

In other parts of the country, like my previous home, Oregon, signs or pavement painting give users a clue.

In the Portland metro area, signs and pavement marking indicate that walkers, roller blades, and bikes stay to the right, and passing on the left on the multiuse paths. No golf carts in use there, but many, many bikes.

Our multiuse paths here simply aren't wide enough for carts, bikes, and walkers unless all stay to the right except when passing. And of course be mindful of oncoming users, regardless of their mode.

MollyJo 04-02-2020 06:05 AM

Low class, showing her _ss 🤷*♀️

J1ceasar 04-02-2020 06:13 AM

First off, pedestrians All ways! Have the right of way. Secondly, you can get arrested for bad language! Lastly. Civilized people should know better.

maggie1 04-02-2020 06:14 AM

Get the heck out of my way!
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by DianeM (Post 1738379)
Adults are free to use any language they wish.

Said the woman on the bike.

egmcaninch 04-02-2020 06:24 AM

No excuse
 
Absolutely no excuse for using that kind of language, especially in front of children! So sorry that you were exposed to that!! I don't think she is indicative of the people who live in Fenney.

Rosie1950 04-02-2020 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by txfan (Post 1738496)
It’s curse, not cuss. AH is an acronym for two words, so ahole is better, but considered cursing. Children will learn far worse words during recess at school than from a woman on a bike path. A decent sized stick in the spoke of a passing bicyclist cursing loudly should solve your problem!

How do YOU know that, I don’t know what she said. Yes kids pick up things from other kids. Any language I wanted my children to learn from adults came from my cues. It should be the parents choice, not some random nut job.
We all have had to correct our kids at one time or another, usually you left the room and chuckled.
The lesson they learned was this is the language of anger. Not okay

daddys55 04-02-2020 06:27 AM

There is no sense in using such language it is very childish and uncalled for and immoral

Snookie 04-02-2020 06:42 AM

If I was on the bike, I would have slowed down until all traffic behind me cleared out and then passed the group, I do it all the time in my golf cart then I wave to them (not with one finger) as I pass.

Swearing and cursing are not acceptable in any group at any time. I used to cut up a storm but when I got out of my 20's I grew up. I don't think it was intentional but I don't usually get around people who do cus that much, I think in that way most people grow out of their childish ways and finally get out of the gutter.

I think common decency should be the rule of the day.

Stay well, stay polite. ::doggie:

DecaturFargo 04-02-2020 06:46 AM

Ignore her, but you need to be in single file. The path is dangerous and you need to be extremely careful.


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