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04-06-20, 04:18 PM
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It's sunny and beautiful out. After a stressful day at work, I went out for a local ride. It was perfect, except for one thing...
While riding through a new planned community, going approx the posted speed limit of 15MPH, I was overtaken/passed and nearly taken out by a van. I did have to move slightly away from the curb to avoid a nasty grate, but there was NO reason for the driver to overtake me since I was going the speed limit anyway, and I would estimate the rear mirror came within 6 inches of hitting me.
I did yell loudly at him afterwards and I did use a bad word, for which I am contrite. However, I am still quite angry and am wondering if I should write a letter to the CEO. It's a big company, prolly the biggest company based in Philadelphia and on the Fortune 50 list of biggest USA companies.
Should I write an angry letter, or just let it go? Cross-post in the Advocacy forum??
While riding through a new planned community, going approx the posted speed limit of 15MPH, I was overtaken/passed and nearly taken out by a van. I did have to move slightly away from the curb to avoid a nasty grate, but there was NO reason for the driver to overtake me since I was going the speed limit anyway, and I would estimate the rear mirror came within 6 inches of hitting me.
I did yell loudly at him afterwards and I did use a bad word, for which I am contrite. However, I am still quite angry and am wondering if I should write a letter to the CEO. It's a big company, prolly the biggest company based in Philadelphia and on the Fortune 50 list of biggest USA companies.
Should I write an angry letter, or just let it go? Cross-post in the Advocacy forum??
04-06-20, 04:25 PM
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Get better Stephen!
04-06-20, 04:28 PM
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Back from the dentist. Crown installed. Kitchen re-stocked again(because I was out anyway). Picked up a couple things at the hdwe store(not uptown)(lucky), to help in finishing the water line project. Uptown closed up at noon, except for farmacies and food( I scored a couple bottles of gel at the farmacy 
). And now I hope to self-isolate for at least a couple weeks. We still await the first case in our little town of ten thousand.
38°C
). And now I hope to self-isolate for at least a couple weeks. We still await the first case in our little town of ten thousand.38°C
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04-06-20, 04:29 PM
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04-06-20, 04:58 PM
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Thanks. Got a voicemail. He’s doing fine but they saw some stuff on the X-ray. Can’t tell if it’s grit or stones. The latter may require surgery. A ($200) ultrasound may be able to tell the difference. They will call again tomorrow.
04-06-20, 05:05 PM
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I tweeted about it, tagging the local branch. Someone replied and I gave them more details. Don't know if the driver ever heard anything, but I felt heard.
That said, I'm not sure directing a letter to the CEO is the best avenue to addressing the driver (maybe a local office?) unless it's 100% venting.
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04-06-20, 05:18 PM
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Here is a cut/paste of my email. I hope it's strong enough without making me seem like a French shower.
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Dear Mr Roberts:
I would like to bring to your attention (or to your designee) an unfortunate situation that occurred today, April 6, 2020.
I was riding my bicycle on Atwater Drive near the intersection of Atwater Drive and Quarry Point Rd in Malvern, Pa at precisely 4:15PM. The posted speed limit is 15MPH, and I was riding at about this speed. One of your “Comcast” repair vans was behind me, and overtook/passed me in a VERY unsafe manner, it came within a few inches of hitting me. That’s despite me going the 15MPH speed limit. So not only did the driver pass me dangerously, but also clearly went well over the posted speed limit in doing so.
I do want to apologize to the driver of the van for my loud and angry response. It was a very scary and emotional moment for me, so I did hurl a loud verbal insult. I raised my voice so I do expect the driver heard me. I am sorry about my language.
Nevertheless, he/she drove in a VERY unsafe and dangerous manner which was very upsetting to me. The state law requires a driver give a 4 foot berth when passing a cyclist.
My hope is that my apology gets passed on to the driver, but also that it stimulates a “teachable moment” not only to your driver as an individual, but also to your entire fleet. We all must share the road as safely as possible. I don’t want the driver to get any type of punishment or reprimand, but a gentle reminder would be appreciated. I am sure the driver saw me as I was wearing a very high-visibility yellow/black jersey and also had a bright rear blinking light.
Regards,
Douglas Atlas
Malvern PA
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Dear Mr Roberts:
I would like to bring to your attention (or to your designee) an unfortunate situation that occurred today, April 6, 2020.
I was riding my bicycle on Atwater Drive near the intersection of Atwater Drive and Quarry Point Rd in Malvern, Pa at precisely 4:15PM. The posted speed limit is 15MPH, and I was riding at about this speed. One of your “Comcast” repair vans was behind me, and overtook/passed me in a VERY unsafe manner, it came within a few inches of hitting me. That’s despite me going the 15MPH speed limit. So not only did the driver pass me dangerously, but also clearly went well over the posted speed limit in doing so.
I do want to apologize to the driver of the van for my loud and angry response. It was a very scary and emotional moment for me, so I did hurl a loud verbal insult. I raised my voice so I do expect the driver heard me. I am sorry about my language.
Nevertheless, he/she drove in a VERY unsafe and dangerous manner which was very upsetting to me. The state law requires a driver give a 4 foot berth when passing a cyclist.
My hope is that my apology gets passed on to the driver, but also that it stimulates a “teachable moment” not only to your driver as an individual, but also to your entire fleet. We all must share the road as safely as possible. I don’t want the driver to get any type of punishment or reprimand, but a gentle reminder would be appreciated. I am sure the driver saw me as I was wearing a very high-visibility yellow/black jersey and also had a bright rear blinking light.
Regards,
Douglas Atlas
Malvern PA
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04-06-20, 05:52 PM
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Here is a cut/paste of my email. I hope it's strong enough without making me seem like a French shower.
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Dear Mr Roberts:
I would like to bring to your attention (or to your designee) an unfortunate situation that occurred today, April 6, 2020.
I was riding my bicycle on Atwater Drive near the intersection of Atwater Drive and Quarry Point Rd in Malvern, Pa at precisely 4:15PM. The posted speed limit is 15MPH, and I was riding at about this speed. One of your “Comcast” repair vans was behind me, and overtook/passed me in a VERY unsafe manner, it came within a few inches of hitting me. That’s despite me going the 15MPH speed limit. So not only did the driver pass me dangerously, but also clearly went well over the posted speed limit in doing so.
I do want to apologize to the driver of the van for my loud and angry response. It was a very scary and emotional moment for me, so I did hurl a loud verbal insult. I raised my voice so I do expect the driver heard me. I am sorry about my language.
Nevertheless, he/she drove in a VERY unsafe and dangerous manner which was very upsetting to me. The state law requires a driver give a 4 foot berth when passing a cyclist.
My hope is that my apology gets passed on to the driver, but also that it stimulates a “teachable moment” not only to your driver as an individual, but also to your entire fleet. We all must share the road as safely as possible. I don’t want the driver to get any type of punishment or reprimand, but a gentle reminder would be appreciated. I am sure the driver saw me as I was wearing a very high-visibility yellow/black jersey and also had a bright rear blinking light.
Regards,
Douglas Atlas
Malvern PA
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Dear Mr Roberts:
I would like to bring to your attention (or to your designee) an unfortunate situation that occurred today, April 6, 2020.
I was riding my bicycle on Atwater Drive near the intersection of Atwater Drive and Quarry Point Rd in Malvern, Pa at precisely 4:15PM. The posted speed limit is 15MPH, and I was riding at about this speed. One of your “Comcast” repair vans was behind me, and overtook/passed me in a VERY unsafe manner, it came within a few inches of hitting me. That’s despite me going the 15MPH speed limit. So not only did the driver pass me dangerously, but also clearly went well over the posted speed limit in doing so.
I do want to apologize to the driver of the van for my loud and angry response. It was a very scary and emotional moment for me, so I did hurl a loud verbal insult. I raised my voice so I do expect the driver heard me. I am sorry about my language.
Nevertheless, he/she drove in a VERY unsafe and dangerous manner which was very upsetting to me. The state law requires a driver give a 4 foot berth when passing a cyclist.
My hope is that my apology gets passed on to the driver, but also that it stimulates a “teachable moment” not only to your driver as an individual, but also to your entire fleet. We all must share the road as safely as possible. I don’t want the driver to get any type of punishment or reprimand, but a gentle reminder would be appreciated. I am sure the driver saw me as I was wearing a very high-visibility yellow/black jersey and also had a bright rear blinking light.
Regards,
Douglas Atlas
Malvern PA
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04-06-20, 05:55 PM
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Thanks. The chance that anything comes of this is low, but at least I got it off my chest.
BTW what I yelled at the driver was "FOUR FEET, *******! FOUR FEET!!"
edit: ass hole
commentary: you can say ass, you can say hole, you can say ass hole....but you can't say *******?
BTW what I yelled at the driver was "FOUR FEET, *******! FOUR FEET!!"
edit: ass hole
commentary: you can say ass, you can say hole, you can say ass hole....but you can't say *******?
04-06-20, 06:03 PM
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Anyone else see that the actress who played Mrs. Kintner in “Jaws!” died of the virus? She was 91. “You knew, and still you did nothing. And now my boy is dead. I wanted you to know that.” How topical.
04-06-20, 06:06 PM
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04-06-20, 06:07 PM
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04-06-20, 06:11 PM
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Well, I guess I should send out another round of resumés. Gonna get too hot here any day now. I haven't sent any out lately since I got put on the short list for a County gig in Washington state. They said to be patient because of the Rona it'll be a bit til they get back in to the hiring process.
Totally thankful the current job has the work-from-home option, and they sound like they're open to long term remote workers, so there's a slight chance I could work anywhere as long as I have good internet. Since neither of those are confirmed I'm thinking I should scout out more options.
Totally thankful the current job has the work-from-home option, and they sound like they're open to long term remote workers, so there's a slight chance I could work anywhere as long as I have good internet. Since neither of those are confirmed I'm thinking I should scout out more options.
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04-06-20, 06:12 PM
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04-06-20, 06:15 PM
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04-06-20, 06:21 PM
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Sad. Speaking of topical stuff, while consuming old ("old" - couple years old) media this past week I came across two references to bobbing for apples. Think that's pretty much deader'n disco now?
04-06-20, 06:25 PM
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It's sunny and beautiful out. After a stressful day at work, I went out for a local ride. It was perfect, except for one thing...
While riding through a new planned community, going approx the posted speed limit of 15MPH, I was overtaken/passed and nearly taken out by a van. I did have to move slightly away from the curb to avoid a nasty grate, but there was NO reason for the driver to overtake me since I was going the speed limit anyway, and I would estimate the rear mirror came within 6 inches of hitting me.
I did yell loudly at him afterwards and I did use a bad word, for which I am contrite. However, I am still quite angry and am wondering if I should write a letter to the CEO. It's a big company, prolly the biggest company based in Philadelphia and on the Fortune 50 list of biggest USA companies.
Should I write an angry letter, or just let it go? Cross-post in the Advocacy forum??
While riding through a new planned community, going approx the posted speed limit of 15MPH, I was overtaken/passed and nearly taken out by a van. I did have to move slightly away from the curb to avoid a nasty grate, but there was NO reason for the driver to overtake me since I was going the speed limit anyway, and I would estimate the rear mirror came within 6 inches of hitting me.
I did yell loudly at him afterwards and I did use a bad word, for which I am contrite. However, I am still quite angry and am wondering if I should write a letter to the CEO. It's a big company, prolly the biggest company based in Philadelphia and on the Fortune 50 list of biggest USA companies.
Should I write an angry letter, or just let it go? Cross-post in the Advocacy forum??
EDIT: I saw that you already drafted it.
Last edited by kissTheApex; 04-06-20 at 06:35 PM.
04-06-20, 06:30 PM
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He's on my long and lengthening list of...beings to hold in the Light these days.
04-06-20, 06:31 PM
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Here is a cut/paste of my email. I hope it's strong enough without making me seem like a French shower.
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Dear Mr Roberts:
I would like to bring to your attention (or to your designee) an unfortunate situation that occurred today, April 6, 2020.
I was riding my bicycle on Atwater Drive near the intersection of Atwater Drive and Quarry Point Rd in Malvern, Pa at precisely 4:15PM. The posted speed limit is 15MPH, and I was riding at about this speed. One of your “Comcast” repair vans was behind me, and overtook/passed me in a VERY unsafe manner, it came within a few inches of hitting me. That’s despite me going the 15MPH speed limit. So not only did the driver pass me dangerously, but also clearly went well over the posted speed limit in doing so.
I do want to apologize to the driver of the van for my loud and angry response. It was a very scary and emotional moment for me, so I did hurl a loud verbal insult. I raised my voice so I do expect the driver heard me. I am sorry about my language.
Nevertheless, he/she drove in a VERY unsafe and dangerous manner which was very upsetting to me. The state law requires a driver give a 4 foot berth when passing a cyclist.
My hope is that my apology gets passed on to the driver, but also that it stimulates a “teachable moment” not only to your driver as an individual, but also to your entire fleet. We all must share the road as safely as possible. I don’t want the driver to get any type of punishment or reprimand, but a gentle reminder would be appreciated. I am sure the driver saw me as I was wearing a very high-visibility yellow/black jersey and also had a bright rear blinking light.
Regards,
Douglas Atlas
Malvern PA
-----
Dear Mr Roberts:
I would like to bring to your attention (or to your designee) an unfortunate situation that occurred today, April 6, 2020.
I was riding my bicycle on Atwater Drive near the intersection of Atwater Drive and Quarry Point Rd in Malvern, Pa at precisely 4:15PM. The posted speed limit is 15MPH, and I was riding at about this speed. One of your “Comcast” repair vans was behind me, and overtook/passed me in a VERY unsafe manner, it came within a few inches of hitting me. That’s despite me going the 15MPH speed limit. So not only did the driver pass me dangerously, but also clearly went well over the posted speed limit in doing so.
I do want to apologize to the driver of the van for my loud and angry response. It was a very scary and emotional moment for me, so I did hurl a loud verbal insult. I raised my voice so I do expect the driver heard me. I am sorry about my language.
Nevertheless, he/she drove in a VERY unsafe and dangerous manner which was very upsetting to me. The state law requires a driver give a 4 foot berth when passing a cyclist.
My hope is that my apology gets passed on to the driver, but also that it stimulates a “teachable moment” not only to your driver as an individual, but also to your entire fleet. We all must share the road as safely as possible. I don’t want the driver to get any type of punishment or reprimand, but a gentle reminder would be appreciated. I am sure the driver saw me as I was wearing a very high-visibility yellow/black jersey and also had a bright rear blinking light.
Regards,
Douglas Atlas
Malvern PA
04-06-20, 06:35 PM
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04-06-20, 06:41 PM
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04-06-20, 06:45 PM
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