tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post1208134823945315608..comments2023-10-01T08:58:09.542-07:00Comments on Bikes and The City: Skank.MELI.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01871688353021351859noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-24983486703252871482010-06-30T23:27:22.842-07:002010-06-30T23:27:22.842-07:00Skank, indeed. Sorry to hear about that. Really ...Skank, indeed. Sorry to hear about that. Really shitty when out-of-towners mess up the rhythym of normal city life. I get that territorial feeling, too, especially living very close to Wrigley Field (drunk Cubs fans = nightmare). I was thinking - good for that girl that she did not run into the whole CYLRAB crew. I would not want to piss you all off together (especially Adrienne) ;)Dottiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03984050970208363927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-17169056564687491022010-06-29T17:56:10.505-07:002010-06-29T17:56:10.505-07:00As a cyclist in an extremely un-bike friendly city...As a cyclist in an extremely un-bike friendly city, I definitely feel your pain.<br /><br />I'm glad you are ok and I hope all of your upcoming bike experiences will be positive!<br />Thanks for all of the posts. I always enjoy reading about your adventures!<br /><br />-Erika in HalifaxUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12326811409117636251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-80080490725317215852010-06-29T17:29:49.118-07:002010-06-29T17:29:49.118-07:00I'm sorry to hear this happened to you - but g...I'm sorry to hear this happened to you - but glad to hear you are safe! People are crazy... but you are good to not let it effect your mentality on riding bikes. Hope this week goes much better for you <3San Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11908566698623823427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-46650504813473969982010-06-29T10:11:27.203-07:002010-06-29T10:11:27.203-07:00Skank bitch. They are everywhere and ruining thin...Skank bitch. They are everywhere and ruining things for girls (and humans) everywhere. <br />Glad you didn't have to kick her ass.Elisa Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13063688191287041772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-53813896334749278132010-06-29T09:45:04.681-07:002010-06-29T09:45:04.681-07:00Hindsight.
What you would've done.
Or 'nex...Hindsight.<br />What you would've done.<br />Or 'next time'.<br /><br />But it showed who you really are.<br />Someone who's not going to lash out,<br />like that drunk trainwreck.<br /><br />Just shocking to see that happen to you,<br />in a fairly bike accepting city.<br />Had you crowned her the queen of trash with<br />a u-lock though, I think we'ld understand ;)<br /><br />happy pedalling!libertyonbikes!https://www.blogger.com/profile/15656096898256515251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-7238307402099987512010-06-29T04:30:42.024-07:002010-06-29T04:30:42.024-07:00I'm sorry Meli-G. But I am SO glad you are sa...I'm sorry Meli-G. But I am SO glad you are safe and sound. I never understand what provokes people to lash out at beautiful art, beautiful bicyclists, beautiful whatever. H has been yelled at many times on his bicycle - most recently by an overweight public transit bus driver who felt compelled to open his door and say things that were wrong to a man on a bicycle. These things make me sad, but I take hope in all the good people out there who are doing amazing things. Ride on, ride strong, stay safe.my hyggelighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18419682239783674156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-21979152555669931002010-06-28T23:11:55.497-07:002010-06-28T23:11:55.497-07:00WOW! A hater of blinking lights. How did she eve...WOW! A hater of blinking lights. How did she ever survive in da club? glad you made it out on the high road:)gwendolyn leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15035857578046939636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-24664309483418853012010-06-28T21:53:33.955-07:002010-06-28T21:53:33.955-07:00Wow! I read your great posts each day and have bee...Wow! I read your great posts each day and have been lulled into a false sense of how great Big City life is. I suppose an occasional post like this one is needed to bring things back into perspective. But don't change, keep doing what you do best and be safe. Keep that coffee cup and beer glass half full.John @ Beans and I on the Loosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09185975793295220723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-38208579069082809992010-06-28T16:03:44.545-07:002010-06-28T16:03:44.545-07:00Ugh - so lame lame LAME.
I'm sorry Meli! I w...Ugh - so lame lame LAME.<br /><br />I'm sorry Meli! I will say that I'm glad the native California bear that you are wasn't required.<br /><br />You keep rocking the positive joyous force that you also are Ms. BurgueƱo.Amandeep ('Deep)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16739983231782428857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-71900412665990807982010-06-28T15:32:57.871-07:002010-06-28T15:32:57.871-07:00Of course our strong Meli can handle this.
Here&#...Of course our strong Meli can handle this.<br /><br />Here's your consolation. You're on the front page of the Sunday SF Chron - Style Section:<br />http://bit.ly/bqfX2h<br /><br />Keep on Bikin'<br /><br />PHP H Yanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00683011668213504681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-61956671542348907992010-06-28T14:44:10.114-07:002010-06-28T14:44:10.114-07:00amen!!! i hid from all the drunks this weekend. bt...amen!!! i hid from all the drunks this weekend. btw the drunk assholes screaming about world cup and the drunk outa-towners in for pride it's just unbearable. when did pride turn into mardi gras.Drinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10265123978872540001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-11915384299923973312010-06-28T14:34:18.592-07:002010-06-28T14:34:18.592-07:00I appreciate this aggressive and angry post becaus...I appreciate this aggressive and angry post because you usually are so positive and upbeat on here. Your anger shows how upset this made you. It sucks. It's hard to know what to do in situations like that. I had an extremely opposite encounter yesterday with a group of effeminate drunk gay boys. They approached me while I was stopped at a red light to tell me how much they liked my bike and to make sure I had lights for it (it was day time and my lights were in my bag!). It can go both ways, but on big weekends like this past one, you're going to get a little bit of everything. <br /><br />You're a strong woman and you'll be better prepared on how to handle it if it happens again.Dawnhttp://dawnandres.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-17636288917018579662010-06-28T12:58:29.821-07:002010-06-28T12:58:29.821-07:00Crazy scary. I know how it is to encounter your &q...Crazy scary. I know how it is to encounter your "usual" frightening behavior whilst out and about on two wheels; this was just too much of too much. I'm so happy you're strong and can take it, but scary scary still.<br /><br />I had to handle a little homophobia this weekend, and also felt quite belligerent, but I just looked forward to things returning to normal and having my support network back in place.Tamagosanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01583066213197379712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-40220109397356658282010-06-28T11:46:37.680-07:002010-06-28T11:46:37.680-07:00<3 Meli, you are so brave and awesome and I co...<3 Meli, you are so brave and awesome and I could not be prouder of how you handled yourself. I'm sorry that there are assholes abound when it comes to riding around in ANY city. No one deserves that. I'm just so glad to know you're all right!t.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08330739670375767332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-25612634419453937862010-06-28T10:29:08.504-07:002010-06-28T10:29:08.504-07:00There's nothing wrong with a little rage when ...There's nothing wrong with a little rage when you are attacked without provocation. That chick deserved to have your U-lock where her teeth used to be.Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230350513417318151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-35194582823411090032010-06-28T07:11:46.729-07:002010-06-28T07:11:46.729-07:00Cool heads will prevail (((I need to remember that...Cool heads will prevail (((I need to remember that)))AphotoAdayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08581940419934089601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-88749298300478390132010-06-27T22:35:54.205-07:002010-06-27T22:35:54.205-07:00Poor Meli!
If I were there I would have had your...Poor Meli! <br /><br />If I were there I would have had your back. <br /><br />Both those crazy bitches, they're SCARY. <br /><br />But it's okay as long as neither of us gets hit in the face. Then everybody would get to see it the next day:(<br /><br />S*Miss Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01390795013644405649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-2141436577868289952010-06-27T20:46:20.870-07:002010-06-27T20:46:20.870-07:00Glad you're ok! I always enjoy your blog so mu...Glad you're ok! I always enjoy your blog so much because it is so positive and inspiring, but it's good that you put the bad out there when it happens as well. It's all part of the whole experience, but I like your attitude of not letting it stop you from going about your life as you would. Rock on! S.Simply Bikehttp://www.simplybike.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-6144296938792004342010-06-27T20:31:20.064-07:002010-06-27T20:31:20.064-07:00What a nutcase! Glad u r ok. Be safe, Meli!
Peace...What a nutcase! Glad u r ok. Be safe, Meli!<br /><br />Peace :)GreenComotionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11272116464292908327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-29159955657440813002010-06-27T20:03:57.196-07:002010-06-27T20:03:57.196-07:00Lord. Bunch of Savages in this town. Glad you...Lord. Bunch of Savages in this town. Glad you're alright. Come to my july series, won't you? No cars, no traffic, just dirt, smiles and knobby tires. <br /><br />soilsaloon.com<br /><br />ps - ask the guys at the Marin SF Store how you win a free bike by a simple photo.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-61464389232384995922010-06-27T19:44:14.821-07:002010-06-27T19:44:14.821-07:00Gross! I'm sorry to hear this happened. I pick...Gross! I'm sorry to hear this happened. I picked up on your blog (love from Scranton, Pennsylvania) because I've started biking here. No bike lanes, even. trying to work on that =) Thank you for sending positive vibes even in a negative situation. Makes me not scared to keep riding <3ashhttp://www.twitter.com/tee_tuhmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-66727495212991411922010-06-27T19:08:16.167-07:002010-06-27T19:08:16.167-07:00CUH-RAZY person, that chick was! And you're so...CUH-RAZY person, that chick was! And you're so right about big city events attracting out-of-towners who can't handle the city. I love your positivity, by the way. Stay rad.Teresahttp://www.teresatothemax.tumblr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-48482275589720420922010-06-27T17:14:44.739-07:002010-06-27T17:14:44.739-07:00Just can't believe some people, but I'm gl...Just can't believe some people, but I'm glad you didn't have to pull out the chola moves! Must've been pretty satisfying to speed away from her though.emamdhttp://www.emamphoto.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-89037948905852979062010-06-27T16:15:50.902-07:002010-06-27T16:15:50.902-07:00Ride away fast--you did the strongest, smartest po...Ride away fast--you did the strongest, smartest possible thing in that encounter, and got away from crazy Skank. Sending you lots of peaceful thoughts, and virtual 3pls for pondering the folly of humanity. Peaceful way is still the best way. You rode that way last night. I admire what you did, and I laugh derisively at the silly Skank who thinks she can catch meligrosa. Never gonna happen. hugsJohn Romeo Alphahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01289456379789026152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-77735872179964510962010-06-27T14:18:56.408-07:002010-06-27T14:18:56.408-07:00Hi, Meli:
I am so sorry for the rotten incident/s...Hi, Meli:<br /><br />I am so sorry for the rotten incident/s you experienced. I completely know what you went through; I put up with a lot of crud from motorists and weird pedestrians where I live. I definitely DO NOT live in a bike-friendly city! I've made up my mind, though, to keep on biking because, well, I love it. Trust me on this one - the idiots and nasties will get their karmic come-uppance (how do I know? I've seen it happen); your good nature, great smile and positive outlook will bring you friends, supporters and people who appreciate what you do and what you stand for. Stay safe, stay happy, and keep on biking!<br /><br />Sophie W.Sophie W.noreply@blogger.com