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Comment by Julie Aberman (Hochstadter) on August 25, 2011 at 8:51am

Thanks Todd! That's really helpful advice.  

Anyone who wants to help can email me at julie@thechainlink.org.

Comment by Todd Allen on August 25, 2011 at 8:42am

The magic formula is to design a route and make a map that ends at the party with some catchy graphics and info about the party so that if the mass as a whole doesn't make it to the party for whatever reason (such as a competing map) folks will still find their way there.

 

If the party is a fund raiser consider free admission with food and drink for sale.  Beer can be profitable if appropriate for the venue.

 

 

Comment by Julie Aberman (Hochstadter) on August 25, 2011 at 8:23am

Hey guys, it's been 2 years since we had a chainlink party and it's time again.  I'm thinking about a halloween party Friday Oct 28, which is Halloween Mass.  Can the ride end at the party like it ends at the bike winter art fest or polkaholics?  I'd even be up for possibly leading it although I'd def need some help getting the venue ready in time. Or maybe I cut out a bit early to help set up.

Comment by roofis lee king on August 25, 2011 at 1:46am

does anyone else remember when that limo driver was arguing with someone on a bridge durring mass downtown right near union station when another biker grabbed the keys out of the limo and threw them off the bridge.  Sometimes drivers are asses, sometimes bikers are too.  If you see somthing , say somthing.  Were a community, and we all have to look out for each other

 

Comment by Tim on August 7, 2011 at 12:23am

Whew! I finally made it through 62 pages of this  CM discussion. I sure had fun at last months CM. That was my first. Hope I can make the next one! I posted pictures and video of the last CM here.

Comment by Davo on August 2, 2011 at 5:35pm

Cool cant wait till I'm 39. What can you do when you turn 31?

They should have made her pay for the damage but the chances of them following up on that are slim. At least they shared info. 

Comment by Jason W on August 2, 2011 at 2:37pm

There was no damage to her car. The driver side corner of her bumper basically hit him in the ass pushing him forward and sideways, knocking him off the bike. She then hit the brakes, but was parked on his rear wheel, so that was definitely toast. I worry he has frame damage or something not obvious that could be worse then a wheel.

He didn't seem all that upset (possibly in shock?). Him and his buddy decided to just exchange info with her. I stayed after she left, and gave him my name and cellphone. He was saying he would probably just let it go, and I was telling him, "no way, totally her fault, as least make her pay for that wheel". She did it in a rage, but was apologizing over and over after the accident and we told her we could call the police.  I texted him this morning telling him he should have her pay for it, but he hasn't replied. Oh BTW, her excuse was that it was her 39th birthday, which obviously gives you license to run people over with your luxury SUV! OUT OF MY WAY EVERYONE, I'VE GOT DRINKING (then driving) TO DO!!!

Comment by Davo on August 2, 2011 at 1:52pm

So how was this Lexus situation handled? Was their damage? Was a report filed?

 

Comment by Jason W on August 2, 2011 at 1:18pm

You are still operating under the assumption that the complainer didn't deserve it, and all cyclists are responsible for what other cyclists do. Not acceptable. The mass is best off standing united and not accepting these people's lies and bullshit. When you reinforce these people's behavior, they will act even worse to the mass next time they see it. The proper way to respond is to make sure they understand that THEY are in the wrong, and we will not take their bullshit. Just like the psychopath in the Lexus. I yelled at her good making sure she understood why she was at fault (she rear ended the guy at 5 MPH for god's sake), and told her if she did not comply we could call the police (she didn't seem all there and might have been DUI as well). That shut her the fuck up, and she will no doubt be a lot more careful next time.

Comment by h' Zerocats on August 2, 2011 at 12:25pm

Using the cover of the mass to damage people's property is disgusting in and of itself, but also has the potential to bring negative consequences on the mass. Jason, I've read all the same things you have, and I'll make my own judgment as to the veracity of someone's claims.  Your conclusion that either of us took this guy's report at face value is a little pessimistic, to say the least.

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