BUT YOU DIDN'T SEE ME !!!

scrapper

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I know that this a boating forum, But I also know some of us on here ride motorcycles, This is for them , Wait! Its especialy good for you who don't ride ... Thanks<br /><br /><br />But, You Didn't See Me <br />------------------------<br />---------------------<br />-------------------<br />---------------<br />-----------<br /><br />I saw you, <br />hug your purse closer to you in the grocery store line. <br /><br />But, you didn't see me, <br />put an extra $10.00 in the collection plate last Sunday. <br /><br />I saw you, <br />pull your child closer when we passed each other on the sidewalk. <br /><br />But, you didn't see me, <br />playing Santa at the local mall. <br /><br />I saw you, <br />change your mind about going into the restaurant. <br /><br />But, you didn't see me, <br />attending a meeting to raise more money for the hurricane relief. <br /><br />I saw you, <br />roll up your window and shake your head when I drove by. <br /><br />But, you didn't see me, <br />driving behind you when you flicked your cigarette butt out the car <br />window. <br /><br />I saw you, <br />frown at me when I smiled at your children. <br /><br />But, you didn't see me, <br />when I took time off from work to run toys to the homeless. <br /><br />I saw you, <br />stare at my long hair. <br /><br />But, you didn't see me, <br />and my friends cut ten inches off for Locks of Love. <br /><br />I saw you, <br />roll your eyes at our leather coats and gloves. <br /><br />But, you didn't see me, <br />and my brothers donate our old coats and gloves to those that had <br />none. <br /><br />I saw you, <br />look in fright at my tattoos. <br /><br />But, you didn't see me, <br />cry as my children where born and have their name written over and in <br />my heart. <br /><br />I saw you, <br />change lanes while rushing off to go somewhere. <br /><br />But, you didn't see me, <br />going home to be with my family. <br /><br />I saw you, <br />complain about how loud and noisy our bikes can be. <br /><br />But, you didn't see me, <br />when you were changing the CD and drifted into my lane. <br /><br />I saw you, <br />yelling at your kids in the car. <br /><br />But, you didn't see me, <br />pat my child's hands, knowing he was safe behind me. <br /><br />I saw you, <br />reading the newspaper or map as you drove down the road. <br /><br />But, you didn't see me, <br />squeeze my wife's leg when she told me to take the next turn. <br /><br />I saw you, <br />race down the road in the rain. <br /><br />But, you didn't see me, <br />get soaked to the skin so my son could have the car to go on his <br />date. <br /><br />I saw you, <br />run the yellow light just to save a few minutes of time. <br /><br />But, you didn't see me, <br />trying to turn right. <br /><br />I saw you, <br />cut me off because you needed to be in the lane I was in. <br /><br />But, you didn't see me, <br />leave the road. <br /><br />I saw you, <br />waiting impatiently for my friends to pass. <br /><br />But, you didn't see me. <br />I wasn't there. <br /><br />I saw you, <br />go home to your family. <br /><br />But, you didn't see me. <br />Because, I died that day you cut me off. <br /><br />I was just a biker,..... <br /><br />A person with friends and a family. <br /><br />BUT, YOU DIDN'T SEE ME <br /><br /><br />(Received in my e-mail, I don't know the authors name)
 

ndemge

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Re: BUT YOU DIDN'T SEE ME !!!

I forwarded this to my B I L...<br /><br />He is the one described in this, except he's still around to talk about being cut off.<br /><br /><br />He's pretty active in the biker world, Started the Missouri ABATE, on the board for FORR, Active in Bikers for Babies and working on his BACA membership.... but he's 6'2 with long hair and a beard to make ZZ top jealous.
 

SpinnerBait_Nut

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Re: BUT YOU DIDN'T SEE ME !!!

Don't ride as much as I use to, but that about sums it up for a big majority of people on the roads nowadays.
 

Kenneth Brown

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Re: BUT YOU DIDN'T SEE ME !!!

Its pretty good and ought to make some people in cages think.
 

brother chris

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Good post Scrapper....it certainly brings it close to home for a lot of us.
 

RPJS

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Re: BUT YOU DIDN'T SEE ME !!!

SMIDSY<br /><br />Its the one thing that units bikers all over the world.<br /><br />It's only happend to me once, I was able to lay the bike down and step off it, the bike was written off and I had a busted wrist and gravel rash.
 

rodbolt

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Re: BUT YOU DIDN'T SEE ME !!!

scaper<br /> while some bikers are obnoxious tras that I would as soon run over as chat with most are not.<br /> most I run into are just a bit different than a lotta folk and way bigger hearted.<br /> I got a fellow tech that is about the best OMC/BRP tech I ever saw, way better than I on those.<br /> he rides a hog, with a 68-72 amp type omc ign, tattoed, pony tail and about 6'2"190lbs.<br /> heart of gold.<br /> keeps a pistol in his tool box and carries it with a permit.<br /> likes the cool refreshing beverages and I have shared a bunch.<br /> when most folk meet him in the 7-11 they shrink.<br /> I have known him since the late 80's.<br /> as far as I know cold ones is his only vice.<br /> the owner of the marina is funny.<br /> this guy married his daughter then divorced the daughter back in the early 80's.<br /> he still works for the owner.<br />however sometimes outlandish looks makes me shrink.<br /> yet on sundays I still get calls from stranded folks.<br /> I help those I can<br />once ya get past the outlandish looks most of "them" folk are actually decent people, that goes for the kids and the "goth" look as well.
 

scrapper

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Re: BUT YOU DIDN'T SEE ME !!!

Rodbolt! I can relate to your post, I have a friend up here in Ont. Nick named Snake , and he is the most tatooed man in Canada Some bars wont let this guy in, Women shrink from him He rides a home built 3 wheeled VW powered trike that he built himself, been on TV a million times , works every day at his job in Mississauga, He s even got a shot at a spot on the TV show Trailer Park Boys sometime this fall, This guy Ive known for 40 plus years and rode with him 1/2 as many times , Hes always up for a good joke , and also has a heart of gold .Although his apperance is shocking and would make you want to cross to the other side of the street. Im proud to call him my friend .
 

Nos4r2

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Re: BUT YOU DIDN'T SEE ME !!!

Very poignant Scrapper-and all too common.<br /><br />I've been on the receiving end of that one a few times. Last time the guy didn't even stop.
 

Bob_VT

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Re: BUT YOU DIDN'T SEE ME !!!

Loud pipes save lives!<br /><br />I work at a dealership and hear too many close call stories.
 
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