Must be something in the water...

notsofast · January 3rd, 2014, 01:26 PM

Irvine, CA:

Saw a green pre-gen and thought my commute was off to a good start.

BUT

*HONK* "Youre gonna die young!" - codger in a white suv
- I guess going around him (even though he saw me and stopped to let me pass) in a parking lot is just what tips him over the edge.

Guy in a navy blue suv slows down to try to get me to miss the light (meaning he did not stop for the light himself), then wags his finger at me when I go around him.
- wtf?

Old lady with FOUR KIDS in the car decides its a good time to turn into oncoming traffic...ACROSS FOUR LANES to get to the turn lane, during the lunch rush. She ends up stopped perpendicular to the flow of traffic blocking three lanes. Of course I am now in traffic trying not to slam into her massive volvo, hoping I dont get rear-ended by someone texting.
- I ended up with spit on the inside of my chin bar... I suppose I could have swerved but I was in the far left lane...and she was coming at me.

I hate this place..

allanoue · January 3rd, 2014, 01:31 PM

I like the people of Cali, it was the weather I could not stand.

DEFY · January 3rd, 2014, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by allanoue

I like the people of Cali, it was the weather I could not stand.

You perfer the winter weather of PA

allanoue · January 3rd, 2014, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by DEFY

You perfer the winter weather of PA

adirondacks even more

DEFY · January 3rd, 2014, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by allanoue

adirondacks even more

well you can come up to NY we just got (weathermans perdiction) 12 to 18 inches yesterday

allanoue · January 3rd, 2014, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by DEFY

well you can come up to NY we just got (weathermans perdiction) 12 to 18 inches yesterday

we only got 8"

notsofast · January 3rd, 2014, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by allanoue

I like the people of Cali, it was the weather I could not stand.

Oh same, I just mean Irvine.

choneofakind · January 3rd, 2014, 03:57 PM

Maybe consider that if it seems like everyone is against you, maybe it's something you're doing, not them.

Chickety check yourself.

rasta · January 3rd, 2014, 04:04 PM

Where did the spit come from..?

greenaero · January 3rd, 2014, 04:44 PM

Every day of survival without injury and damage from the cagers is a win. I don't expect a lot from other drivers and they never disappoint me. Notso fast, hang in there, its nothing personal.

notsofast · January 3rd, 2014, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by choneofakind

Maybe consider that if it seems like everyone is against you, maybe it's something you're doing, not them.

Chickety check yourself.

Could be

notsofast · January 3rd, 2014, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rasta

Where did the spit come from..?

I started coughing for some reason... was weird, found it when I got home!

Motofool · January 3rd, 2014, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by notsofast

Irvine, CA:
......... I hate this place..

You will love it after you come to Florida and ride for a week among the many samples of each state that drive down here.

The key is not to become emotional about their dumb moves.

There are only two types of drivers: bad and worse !!!

JohnnyBravo · January 3rd, 2014, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DEFY

well you can come up to NY we get a predicted 12 to 18 inches

That's a bit much, though I think I saw something like that in a video once

Quote:

Originally Posted by allanoue

only got 8"

Now that I could live with

notsofast · January 3rd, 2014, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Motofool

You will love it after you come to Florida and ride for a week among the many samples of each state that drive down here.

The key is not to become emotional about their dumb moves.

There are only two types of drivers: bad and worse !!!

I wont lie, I was a bit frustrated at the gal in the volvo!

rasta · January 3rd, 2014, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyBravo

Now that I could live with

well played

JohnnyBravo · January 3rd, 2014, 07:42 PM

Motofool · January 3rd, 2014, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by notsofast

I wont lie, I was a bit frustrated at the gal in the volvo!

Frustration = Precious attention subtracted from the next source of danger

GearMonkey · January 4th, 2014, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motofool

Frustration = Precious attention subtracted from the next source of danger

kirk595x · January 4th, 2014, 08:14 AM

There's gonna be days like that my friend. I can go a week or two without a close call and then one day it's like the forces are against you. Make sure not to put yourself in a potential bad situation , scan ahead and keep your head on a swivel

.

alex.s · January 4th, 2014, 12:03 PM

irvine is sincerely one of the worst places to be.

allanoue · January 4th, 2014, 12:08 PM

Wild Waters was fun. Is it still there?

alex.s · January 4th, 2014, 02:15 PM

i think that one got closed down a couple years ago but they are building a new one on county land thats supposed to open this summer. they have others though. "The wave", "raging rapids" theres like 5 or 6 around

alex.s · January 4th, 2014, 02:15 PM

edit, see this: http://wildrivers.com/

notsofast · January 5th, 2014, 05:15 PM

Yea its finally gone, but he is right about them building a new one. I will kind of miss those wacky "we lost our lease" commercials.

It will be great to have a brand new one though!

January 3rd, 2014, 01:26 PM	#1
notsofast ninjette.org member Name: Jon Location: California Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Ninja 250 Posts: 151	Must be something in the water... Irvine, CA: Saw a green pre-gen and thought my commute was off to a good start. BUT HONK "Youre gonna die young!" - codger in a white suv - I guess going around him (even though he saw me and stopped to let me pass) in a parking lot is just what tips him over the edge. Guy in a navy blue suv slows down to try to get me to miss the light (meaning he did not stop for the light himself), then wags his finger at me when I go around him. - wtf? Old lady with FOUR KIDS in the car decides its a good time to turn into oncoming traffic...ACROSS FOUR LANES to get to the turn lane, during the lunch rush. She ends up stopped perpendicular to the flow of traffic blocking three lanes. Of course I am now in traffic trying not to slam into her massive volvo, hoping I dont get rear-ended by someone texting. - I ended up with spit on the inside of my chin bar... I suppose I could have swerved but I was in the far left lane...and she was coming at me. I hate this place..

January 3rd, 2014, 01:31 PM	#2
allanoue ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Al Location: York, Pa Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '14	I like the people of Cali, it was the weather I could not stand.
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January 3rd, 2014, 04:04 PM	#9
rasta Your face Name: Wes Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Honda CBR650f Posts: A lot.	Where did the spit come from..? __________________________________________________ "even a proper fitting helmet can 'get loose'" -csmith

January 3rd, 2014, 04:44 PM	#10
greenaero Motorcycle Hypermiler Name: Vic Location: Livermore CA Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1999 & 2005 Kawasaki Ninja 250R's Posts: A lot.	Every day of survival without injury and damage from the cagers is a win. I don't expect a lot from other drivers and they never disappoint me. Notso fast, hang in there, its nothing personal. __________________________________________________ 235 MPG Hypermotorcycling to a better tomorrow
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January 3rd, 2014, 07:42 PM	#17
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	__________________________________________________

January 3rd, 2014, 03:57 PM	#8
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Maybe consider that if it seems like everyone is against you, maybe it's something you're doing, not them. Chickety check yourself.

January 4th, 2014, 08:14 AM	#20
kirk595x ninjette.org guru Name: Robbie Location: Sacramento Join Date: Jan 2013 Motorcycle(s): 03' Ninja 250ex Posts: 333	There's gonna be days like that my friend. I can go a week or two without a close call and then one day it's like the forces are against you. Make sure not to put yourself in a potential bad situation , scan ahead and keep your head on a swivel. __________________________________________________ Perform Random Acts of Coolness!!ATGATT
	2 out of 2 members found this post helpful.

January 4th, 2014, 12:03 PM	#21
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	irvine is sincerely one of the worst places to be. __________________________________________________

January 4th, 2014, 12:08 PM	#22
allanoue ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Al Location: York, Pa Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '14	Wild Waters was fun. Is it still there?

January 4th, 2014, 02:15 PM	#23
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	i think that one got closed down a couple years ago but they are building a new one on county land thats supposed to open this summer. they have others though. "The wave", "raging rapids" theres like 5 or 6 around __________________________________________________

January 4th, 2014, 02:15 PM	#24
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	edit, see this: http://wildrivers.com/ __________________________________________________

January 5th, 2014, 05:15 PM	#25
notsofast ninjette.org member Name: Jon Location: California Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Ninja 250 Posts: 151	Yea its finally gone, but he is right about them building a new one. I will kind of miss those wacky "we lost our lease" commercials. It will be great to have a brand new one though!

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