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Oh, Deer!
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September 27, 2009 at 11:02 pm #3466okcponyParticipant
So my hubby&I went on a long leisurely ride today, totaling 124 miles. We went on state highways, which take you through very small towns, and the traffic is nearly non-existent, and there’s usually great scenery. Two interesting things happened, both of which got my attention pretty quick. The first one happened when a very large BNSF freight train sort of snuck up on us, and honked his air horn as he was right beside us. The tracks run parallel to the two-lane highway, and suddenly, HONK! There he was. I had been checking my mirrors to make sure my husband was still back there, and I guess the train was just out of the range of my mirror. Later on, at around mid-afternoon a large doe came bounding out of field on my right. She was far enough ahead of me that I could brake without panicking, and she went across the road and into another field.
But,all in all, we had fun and it was good to get the bikes out for the first time in probably a month. Best wishes to all!September 28, 2009 at 2:44 am #22552owlieParticipantSounds like a good ride. I do miss those Oklahoma highways.
I was talking to my Mom this afternoon and she said there has been a real pickup in the number of bikes on the road due to the good weather. Are you guys seeing that?
September 29, 2009 at 11:19 pm #22596okcponyParticipant….and of course, it has quit raining so much. Weird how Oklahoma really runs the gamut on the weather. There is a real distinction of all four seasons around here.
September 30, 2009 at 1:51 am #22602owlieParticipantThe weather isn’t quite as unpredictable here in Alaska, but I really miss Oklahoma’s thunderstorms. Yes, there is a missing Oklahoma theme. What can I say, but that it is my childhood home.
I know what you mean about the distinction of the seasons. As much as I detest the cold, I love watching the seasons roll over.
October 2, 2009 at 8:18 pm #22642wbsprudelsParticipantHuh? You moved to Alaska!?! Must be love that made you do it.
October 3, 2009 at 3:13 am #22650owlieParticipantLove and marriage, love and marriage
Its an institute you cant disparage
Ask the local gentry
And they will say its elementaryActually, as long as it is above 0F, it generally feels warmer in Alaska in the winter than in Oklahoma since there isn’t a constant north wind. Once it gets below that though, it is just miserably cold.
And, yes, it was love that brought me up here and keeps me here.
October 3, 2009 at 6:31 pm #22664Gary856ParticipantDon’t relax and think it’s all clear when you see one deer clear the road in front of you. When you see one deer there’s usually another (or more), so slow down and watch out for the followers.
October 3, 2009 at 6:48 pm #22665MunchParticipantI usually just stop for 30 secs and keep my brake lights flashing. They run in pretty tight strings, so if you see 1 there is sure to be more. Actually had one run into my Jeep years ago that way….saw the first one and stopped…..the sibling came in behind her…. saw the first down from the car ahead of that smacked her and the turned immediately and ran into the side of my jeep…I felt bad for a second.
October 5, 2009 at 2:21 pm #22685JackTradeParticipantIn the Washington, D.C. area, you’ll get them occassionally once you get out of the urban areas (for those in the area, ever try MacArthur Blvd from Georgetown all the way up into Potomac? Great twisties, never a lot of traffic and wonderful scenery.)
It helps that most of them are familiar with traffic, so they usually know to get out/stay out of the way. Biggest problem is the mult-deer scenario, which I’ve come across a few times. And at those times, I’ve once again been grateful for the BRC course…I can hear the instructor in my head telling us that there’s never just ONE deer, so be careful.
October 11, 2009 at 3:28 am #22789okcponyParticipantand was almost surprised to not see another one with her.
On a completely unrelated note, we went out today and bought leather chaps and jackets, since it’s getting cooler around here. We went out today and during the two hours we were out, a cold front came through and dropped the temps into the mid 40’s, but that north wind made it feel worse. The leathers did what they were supposed to do, but my fingers got cold since I have vented gloves. Also the inside of my helmet would fog up at every stoplight! Wonder if the anti-fog stuff is any good?
October 11, 2009 at 5:31 am #22790MunchParticipantfor the most part …yes, some instead of fogging go to this almost greasy type appearance instead of fog. You can still see but makes it feel like you just woke up and can’t fully focus….blurry.
The best solution is to crak your visor just a touch to allow the cooler air run up the inside of the visor. On my Gmax less then 1/16th of an inch is more then enough. If thats too cool for you time to look into Baclavas. -
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