“No, getting too old for that. I need four wheels.”
“I would if my bike tires weren’t flat. I should get on that.”
“I prefer to only ride my bike back home on country roads where I’m free to roam in the middle of the street because my coordination on a bike is not so hot.”
“Not in Lawrence.”
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3 July 2009
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prospector (Anonymous) says…
When I am not pedaling, I guess I am just riding.
They should have ask the question out on County 458 for some positive responses.
3 July 2009
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RETICENT_IRREVERENT (Anonymous) says…
Ever?
April 24th,1969.
3 July 2009
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urthatguy66044 (Anonymous) says…
I agree with Caroline, I would never ride a bike on the street in Lawrence… People in this town do not pay attention, but don't let me limit that to those in cars, most people on bikes don't pay attention either!
3 July 2009
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edjayhawk (Anonymous) says…
I use to but now too dangerous as driver habits have gotten much worse. Guess I should invest in a bike rack and go only on bike trails.
3 July 2009
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jonas_opines (Anonymous) says…
I like to go drinking and biking like that guy from yesterday's question. It's okay though, I wear football pads when I do it, and only go on the trails at night.
3 July 2009
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autie (Anonymous) says…
Negative
3 July 2009
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autie (Anonymous) says…
Happy Birthday, Annie Hawk! The autie daughter is 20 today.
3 July 2009
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trinity (Anonymous) says…
happy berfday to the autiedaughtie!
yes i go bike riding frequently-oh wait, does my 96 cubic inch engine&6 speed tranny count??
3 July 2009
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flux (Anonymous) says…
Rick kinda looks like Bill Self
3 July 2009
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jaywalker (Anonymous) says…
Only when I dance. It's not a pretty sight.
3 July 2009
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average (Anonymous) says…
Yes. Lots. Every inch of marked “bike route” in this town, every semi-paved county/township road in Douglas County, and among other mid-length trips, from the Arch in St. Louis to Lawrence (primarily via the Katy trail). Thousands of miles.
That said, I've never needed to ride on the road on 6th (west of Mass anyway), 23rd, or Iowa (south of 6th anyway). I always hope that the people I see riding those streets are out-of-town visitors that don't know the plethora of better alternatives to those roads.
3 July 2009
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labmonkey (Anonymous) says…
Waka ftw.
3 July 2009
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shadowbox66044 (Anonymous) says…
Adam Johnson, what is up with that hair?
3 July 2009
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Irish (Irish Swearingen) says…
Is there an ongoing feud between bicycle riders like Harley owners and -others?
3 July 2009
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blue73harley (Anonymous) says…
Dude, it looks like waka got a job and joined the Republican party.
3 July 2009
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blue73harley (Anonymous) says…
Irish - I can't answer your question about the bike riders but it is a myth that there is a “feud” between Harley riders and those that ride other, in particular Asian-made, MCs. There was animosity at one time but it has definitely faded over the years. In the mid-80's, I remember buying a T-shirt in an “officially licensed” Harley dealership that had a map of Japan and said “Two Bombs Were Not Enough”. You would NEVER see that in a dealership now.
I know lots of Harley owners who will only ride Harleys but, in general, they don't care what others ride. The lines have really blurred with all of the “Metric Cruisers” that are on the market. A heckuva a lot of older riders are now entering (or re-entering) the scene on new, expensive bikes of all types. If there is a feud it is actually between these older professional types and the older hardcore bikers that never left the scene. For example, I am aware of MC gang members that resent folks that wear HOG (Harley Owners Group) patches. This resentment has led to violence but I would not consider it common.
Stop at Slowride Roadhouse sometime. It is a pretty good place to eat and you will see a lot of bikers on different bikes getting along just fine.
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Multidisciplinary (Anonymous) says…
Only to keep the rockin' world going round.
3 July 2009
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bearded_gnome (Anonymous) says…
1) Kansas Junior Duck Stamp Entries Now on Display at Nature Center
2) Repaving to begin on Naismith Drive
3) City infrastructure improvement projects
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1) Kansas Junior Duck Stamp Entries Now on Display at Nature Center
prepared by: Laurel Kupka, 785-832-3458
(Lawrence, Ks) - The top 36 Junior Duck Stamp entries from Kansas
youth are on display at Prairie Park Nature Center, 2730 Harper St.,
through July 27, 2009.
Recognized by many sportspersons and conservationists, the Federal
Duck Stamp is a stamp required to be purchased by waterfowl hunters.
Revenues generated from the sale are used to purchase lands for the
National Wildlife Refuge System. The Junior Duck Stamp program was
created to help American youth increase their awareness and
appreciation for wetlands and waterfowl. The Great Plains Nature
Center, the Coleman Company and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
sponsor the Junior Duck Stamp program in Kansas.
This year, Christina Stockton, a 15-year-old home-school student from
Wichita, was awarded Best of Show in the annual Junior Duck Stamp
program on Wednesday, March 25. She narrowly beat her twin sister,
Rebekah, in the final round of judging. This was her fourth year
participating in the program and her first Best of Show finish. Her
colored pencil drawing of two mallard ducks, entitled Relaxing in the
Shade, is featured at the top of the display along with her ribbon.
Christinas entry was chosen from a record-setting 1,107 entries
submitted by Kansas students from 22 public schools, seven private
schools, eight home schools or home projects, two art studios and one
recreation center. The competition had four age categories: K-3rd
grade (670 entries), 4th-6th grade (241 entries), 7th-9th grade (122
entries) and 10th-12th grade (74 entries). Her entry went on to
compete alongside the other 49 states Best in Show entries in the
national competition on April 22 at the Smithsonian Institution in
Washington, D.C. The first-place national winner received several
prizes, including having their entry made into a Junior Duck Stamp to
be sold nationwide.
The judges chose three first place, three second place, three third
place, and 16 honorable mention entries in each of the four age
groups for a total of 100 entries.
For more information regarding the Kansas Junior Duck Stamp display,
contact Marty Birrell, nature interpretive supervisor, at (785)
832-7980.
3 July 2009
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bearded_gnome (Anonymous) says…
All right!
what has *happened to Waka1?*
this is serious. has he been abducted, probed by aliens, and returned a changeling?
did the CIA slip something into his Kool-aid?
or, is Waka1 in love? is there an Argentine bombshell in Waka's life?
Enquiring minds want to know!
3 July 2009
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merrill (Anonymous) says…
Quite a few ride bikes in Lawrence….
3 July 2009
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BigPrune (Anonymous) says…
I do not include myself in the 1/2 of 1% that ride a bike in this town. But I do understand why the City of Lawrence has spent millions upon millions of dollars on bicycle paths. It's called idiocy.
3 July 2009
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denak (Anonymous) says…
Yeah, I go downtown and blow through stop signs all the time. Just to hear everyone scream at me. Ahhh, good times, good times. :)
3 July 2009
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average (Anonymous) says…
@BigPrune -
1/2 of 1% of Lawrence is 400. There are more than 400 riders on a nice day on the SLT trail alone.
3 July 2009
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budwhysir (Anonymous) says…
next article to read “Do you participate in slowing down traffice and not obeying posted laws?”
Riding a bike in lawrence appears to be alot like not knowing how to tie yer shoes, there is a good chance yer going to slip and get hurt. Now we have these nice bike lanes on roads that never see bikes. I have seen a bike lane that has NEVER had anyone in it. Lots of people crowding walkers off the sidewalk, but no one in the bike lane.
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BigPrune (Anonymous) says…
400 on the SLT trail on a good day? You've got to be kidding me average. You mean to tell me there are 40 (forty) people riding the SLT trail every hour? No way in hell.
I just love how the vast majority of the citizens are forced to subsidize a minor group of citizens' recreation enjoyment. We also have to subsidize the T bus as well.
I wonder if Merrill ever did a cost/benefit analysis on all the bicycle paths in town?
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Haiku_Cuckoo (Anonymous) says…
I don't ride a bike because I am a lazy fatso just like everyone else in this town who refuses to ride a bike.
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Marion (Marion Lynn) says…
blue73harley (Anonymous) says…
Irish - I can't answer your question about the bike riders but it is a myth that there is a “feud” between Harley riders and those that ride other, in particular Asian-made, MCs. There was animosity at one time but it has definitely faded over the years. In the mid-80's, I remember buying a T-shirt in an “officially licensed” Harley dealership that had a map of Japan and said “Two Bombs Were Not Enough”. You would NEVER see that in a dealership now.”
Marion writes:
Ooooooooooooooooo……………………..
I had forgotten about that one!
We've been doing some t-shirts lately…………………………