Is it a sign?

rick_chasey
rick_chasey Posts: 75,660
edited February 2012 in Commuting chat
Got punched in the face yesterday getting out of the tube.

Was busier than usual. Walking up the stairs (not escalator) to head out, and there was a bottleneck of people just before the gates trying to get out.

A short though substantial women was trying to make her way into the station, through the crowd.

As she muscled her way through, she punched me in the face to move me out of the way.

I turned around and followed her, and in my best posh voice (i.e. not grunting and screaming 'c*nt at her) to keep the moral high ground, shouted at her. Eventually caught up with her, and pulled her round by her shoulder.

From behind she looked reasonably respectable, i.e. not pikie gettup, but when she turned round, all I saw was the face of a rather unsavoury fat women with appalling teeth.

At this point she grumbled "don't you f*cking go near me or I'll push you down the stairs you c*nt", at which point, I gave up and walked off.

Is this the forces that be telling me to cycle?

I get dizzy and feel sick when I cycle when it's this cold.
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  • SimonAH
    SimonAH Posts: 3,730
    You were decked by a short fat female toothbrush dodger?? Yep, it's a sign.
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  • UndercoverElephant
    UndercoverElephant Posts: 5,796
    London sounds great. I can see why so many of you call it home.

    Oh, and yes, MTFU and cycle.
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  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,660
    SimonAH wrote:
    You were decked by a short fat female toothbrush dodger?? Yep, it's a sign.

    Decked's a little strong.

    Surprised would be a better word :P
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  • jonginge
    jonginge Posts: 5,945
    Wow. That's not good.

    Was there something in the water yesterday that turned every one kerazy? *goes off to check phase of moon*
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  • mudcow007
    mudcow007 Posts: 3,861
    thats bad juju dude

    should have pushed that fat salad dodger over an watched her struggle to get back on her feet like a turtle on its back
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  • clarkey cat
    clarkey cat Posts: 3,641
    have you just got one of those faces Rick?
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  • SimonAH
    SimonAH Posts: 3,730
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  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    If you can't MTFU and cycle, then I'm afraid you probably had it coming...

    :wink:
  • rjsterry
    rjsterry Posts: 29,914
    JonGinge wrote:
    Wow. That's not good.

    Was there something in the water yesterday that turned every one kerazy? *goes off to check phase of moon*

    Was wondering this: boss had a right cob on. Mrs RJS took the littl'un to the doctors, and he was a bit weird with her. Wasn't a full moon though - about 3/4.

    You need some decent winter clothing Mr Chasey. I've just spent 2hrs on a building site in my cycling gear - was a bit shivery by the time I got back on my bike TBF.
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  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,660
    Yeah.

    It's more the cold air does funny things to my chest.

    I'm sure I'll get plenty of MTFU comments, but, for example I went out on Sundayfor a couple hours.

    Was fine regarding speed, but it just f*cks with my head. I can't see that straight (see stars etc), even though I was plenty well wrapped up, and everything is 10 times as painful. Not cold painful, but just painful.

    Did the ride, got home and had to spend the next 10 minutes lying on the floor before I was capable enough to get into the shower. It's just not worth it, especially if I have to work afterwards.

    Even for me, with a punchable face, it's not common to get hit in the face.

    Christ I'm whinging a lot this week.

    Right, enough of that.
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  • DonDaddyD
    DonDaddyD Posts: 12,689
    Dude...

    MTFU and cycle.

    MTFU and punch her back. Right in the boob.
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  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,660
    DonDaddyD wrote:

    MTFU and punch her back. Right in the boob.


    Really?

    C'mon.

    I've punched enough people to know it's not that satisfying.
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  • clarkey cat
    clarkey cat Posts: 3,641
    I've punched enough people to know it's not that satisfying.

    But have you ever punched a woman?
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  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,660
    clarkey cat wrote:
    I've punched enough people to know it's not that satisfying.

    But have you ever punched a woman?

    Err no?!?! :P

    Sounds like DDD might have ! :P
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  • rjsterry
    rjsterry Posts: 29,914
    Rick Chasey wrote:
    Yeah.

    It's more the cold air does funny things to my chest.

    I'm sure I'll get plenty of MTFU comments, but, for example I went out on Sundayfor a couple hours.

    Was fine regarding speed, but it just f*cks with my head. I can't see that straight (see stars etc), even though I was plenty well wrapped up, and everything is 10 times as painful. Not cold painful, but just painful.

    Did the ride, got home and had to spend the next 10 minutes lying on the floor before I was capable enough to get into the shower. It's just not worth it, especially if I have to work afterwards.

    Even for me, with a punchable face, it's not common to get hit in the face.

    Christ I'm whinging a lot this week.

    Right, enough of that.

    Did you have a decent hat and something to cover your face? Balaclava, or a buff and a beanie combo. I find my facemask makes a huge difference as it pre-warms and humidifies the air. A cold head will screw you up even if the rest of you is toasty.
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  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,660
    edited February 2012
    rjsterry wrote:
    Rick Chasey wrote:
    Yeah.

    It's more the cold air does funny things to my chest.

    I'm sure I'll get plenty of MTFU comments, but, for example I went out on Sundayfor a couple hours.

    Was fine regarding speed, but it just f*cks with my head. I can't see that straight (see stars etc), even though I was plenty well wrapped up, and everything is 10 times as painful. Not cold painful, but just painful.

    Did the ride, got home and had to spend the next 10 minutes lying on the floor before I was capable enough to get into the shower. It's just not worth it, especially if I have to work afterwards.

    Even for me, with a punchable face, it's not common to get hit in the face.

    Christ I'm whinging a lot this week.

    Right, enough of that.

    Did you have a decent hat and something to cover your face? Balaclava, or a buff and a beanie combo. I find my facemask makes a huge difference as it pre-warms and humidifies the air. A cold head will screw you up even if the rest of you is toasty.

    One of these bad boys: rapha_knitted_hat.jpg:)

    Sunday was still in and around 5 degrees.


    I've done commutes in much colder in the past. But a) not in cycling kit and b) about a quarter of the distance.

    I wouldn't be able to wear snow boots, wear two paris of gloves and a ski-jacket on my bike!
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  • Wallace1492
    Wallace1492 Posts: 3,707
    No, THIS is a sign:
    blog-bad-signs-10.jpg
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  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,660
    sign_donotread.jpg
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  • mudcow007
    mudcow007 Posts: 3,861
    clarkey cat wrote:
    I've punched enough people to know it's not that satisfying.

    But have you ever punched a woman?

    should have done a hulk hogan "clothesline" on her

    nothing makes you feel more manly than attacking an angry troll

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  • FoldingJoe
    FoldingJoe Posts: 1,327
    Rick Chasey wrote:
    got home and had to spend the next 10 minutes lying on the floor .

    Why, did the girlfriend give you a clip when you got in, as well? ;)
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  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,660
    FoldingJoe wrote:
    Rick Chasey wrote:
    got home and had to spend the next 10 minutes lying on the floor .

    Why, did the girlfriend give you a clip when you got in, as well? ;)

    :P

    I so should have changed the she to a he.

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  • UndercoverElephant
    UndercoverElephant Posts: 5,796
    DonDaddyD wrote:

    MTFU and punch her back. Right in the boob.

    Revenge and copping a feel of a skank in one. Result.
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  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,660
    UndercoverElephant wrote:
    DonDaddyD wrote:

    MTFU and punch her back. Right in the boob.

    Revenge and copping a feel of a skank in one. Result.

    The Scot in you is coming out!!
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  • Monkeypump
    Monkeypump Posts: 1,528
    Rick Chasey wrote:
    DonDaddyD wrote:

    MTFU and punch her back. Right in the boob.


    Really?

    C'mon.

    I've punched enough people to know it's not that satisfying.

    If you're going to punch someone, punch them in the throat. It's tricky, but has an instant and very effective... er... effect.

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