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missypie 04-02-2020 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Ladyfish (Post 1738555)
It is not only more polite but necessary for you to follow the path rules, walk facing into the traffic, that is carts and bikes. If you are walking with two or more people you should walk on the edge single file for your own safety and others, as well. Really would you walk with your grandchildren on the highway with your back to a truck and be shocked with they sound a fog horn??? Sorry to say you are completely wrong and put your grandchildren in danger. Walkers on the paths of course are entitled to be there but are not entitled...

In the southern section there are beautiful wide paths where walkers, bike riders etc use. No golf carts. I
They are not on the street at all. So the children were never on the street at all or in danger.

missypie 04-02-2020 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by fdpaq0580 (Post 1738679)
Having not witnessed this I can't comment on it other than to say that profanity is often used when people are frightened, frustrated or angry. I'm not excusing her actions. What is curious to me is your last line. " Not on vacation (visiting?)" would imply they are living with you. Really none of my business, just curious.

They came before this mess and it would be dangerous for them to go home. Thank you for asking.

NavyVet 04-02-2020 01:22 PM

This sure has been an entertaining thread to read. Too funny! Every time I hear a cyclist called a biker I can't help laughing.
Biker = person riding a motorcycle
Cyclist = person riding a bicycle
Friendliest Hometown = An antiquated myth that hasn't applied for several years now.
If people can't exercise the self control to NOT swear and use foul language in front of CHILDREN, maybe they should remove themselves from society.
If everyone lived by the Golden Rule, the world would be a so much nicer place. Unfortunately, there will always be mean, rude, power hungry, nasty people for the rest of us to deal with. Such is life.
Karma has no menu. You get served what you deserve. Peace!

BAT777 04-02-2020 01:26 PM

Why? Because it makes them feel in control?! Not good especially in front of little kids. That person was so wrong and needs to control her attitude or stay indoors.

falvotc@earthlink.net 04-02-2020 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by missypie (Post 1738323)
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.

Stress or no stress I am HORRIFIED at what seem people think is appropriate language. I wish people who talked that way knew how classless, immature, and uneducated it makes them seem. I am not guiltless, but I sure do wish we could keep that language out of villages!

Velvet 04-02-2020 01:45 PM

Sorry, biker=1%er ie. outlaw. We riders prefer “motorcycle enthusiast” or sport bike riders, trail bike riders etc

Rapscallion St Croix 04-02-2020 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by vintageogauge (Post 1738676)
The OP did not say they were on the MMP, in the area of Putt and Play where there were there are wide walking trails, more like sidewalks which is where they most likely were, the MMP runs along side the trails with grass in between. With all of the people that are walking now because of the virus, it makes more sense for those on bikes to use the MMPS on which they are allowed and stay off the walking trails, problems with pedestrians solved.

Please see the title of the OP's post.

golfing eagles 04-02-2020 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Rapscallion St Croix (Post 1739004)
Please see the title of the OP's post.

So now, there are a lot of unanswered questions

Was it a MMP or not?
Were they walking on the wrong side or not?
Did they have the 5&6 year old kids under control or not?
What was in the stroller? A dog????
Was there any traffic of any kind coming the other way that the cyclist may have seen but not them?

The cyclist lost all credibility by using her potty mouth

However, we haven't heard the other side. Is it possible this cyclist was approaching 2 adults, 2 children and a stroller who were all over the path and did nothing to get out of the way when she rang her bell, saw people on the other side of the path so she couldn't go around, and lost it?

I don't think so, since the OP sounds very reasonable, but none of us know for sure. The one thing we know is the cyclist used vulgar language, or at least we think we know......

shirleyjerez 04-02-2020 03:09 PM

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

In your house ONLY.

shirleyjerez 04-02-2020 03:15 PM

Hurrah, so so true. I believe cussing in public to me is crude anyway. It shows no respect. People like think they are entitled. Better than anyone. But they are the lowest people usually.

shirleyjerez 04-02-2020 03:17 PM

Me too. I do agree , they are classless, very crude people. What kind of parents did they have.

DianeM 04-02-2020 03:27 PM

My word. People must really be bored. 9 pages and 131 comments on swearing. Get a grip people.

photo1902 04-02-2020 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by DianeM (Post 1739061)
My word. People must really be bored. 9 pages and 131 comments on swearing. Get a grip people.

Yet you are reading and commenting.

DianeM 04-02-2020 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by photo1902 (Post 1739064)
Yet you are reading and commenting.

As are you my dear

photo1902 04-02-2020 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by DianeM (Post 1739065)
As are you my dear

Definitely. But I am not the one saying people "must be bored". Nice try, though.

DianeM 04-02-2020 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by photo1902 (Post 1739068)
Definitely. But I am not the one saying people "must be bored". Nice try, though.

Well it’s the truth. The subject is worthy of yawning.

karostay 04-02-2020 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by DianeM (Post 1739061)
My word. People must really be bored. 9 pages and 131 comments on swearing. Get a grip people.

I agree post #132

MEbner2805 04-02-2020 06:04 PM

But nobody should block the paths at all and be aware of who else is out there! I think you got cussed because you didn’t use common courtesy out on the paths! Don’t blame her for getting angry as nobody should stop on their bikes just because walkers are not courteous to leave them space! It’s not the bikers fault! It’s your fault! You should get cussed! That will happen anytime you hog all the path on others! I am a skater and don’t want to fall trying to avoid inconsiderate people! I will get angry too!!!


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