The Conversation

[Marcus]

Perfect! A parking space right in front of my office! In this case, "My Office" is my favorite coffee shop in Old Town where I usually stop to write work reports, drink coffee and flirt with the pretty young ladies behind the counter.

I wheeled the Tri Glide into the space, shut the engine down and was putting my helmet in the Tour-Pak when I heard him. "Nice trike." I've seen him before at "The Office." He is usually sitting out front drinking coffee and chain smoking cigarettes. He looked to be in his early thirties and probably combs his hair with a weed whacker.

"Thanks" I replied as I tried to go about my business. He continued as I stepped on the curb. The little voice in my head came to life and started feeding me running commentary during the ensuing conversation.

Mr. Chain Smoker: "You know those things flip over all the time."

Little Voice: "Say What!?!"

Me: "I'm sorry, what things?"

NOTE: I should have ignored him and kept walking, but I didn't. My decision making process does not always operate at optimum levels.

Mr. Chain Smoker: "Your Trike. They flip over in corners."

Little Voice: "Here we go..."

Me: "Oh. Do your ride a motorcycle?"

Mr. Chain Smoker: "No, I don't own one."

Little Voice: "I thought as much."

Me: "Have you ever ridden a trike?"

Mr. Chain Smoker: "No."

Me: "How do you know they flip over?"

Mr. Chain Smoke: "That's what I heard."

Little Voice: "What is he smoking? Got to be something other than just tobacco."

Me: "Heard from who? Who are they, and do they ride trikes?"

Mr. Chain Smoker: "Look man, I am just saying..."

Little Voice: This guy is two slices short of a full pepperoni pizza, with or without anchovies.

NOTE: Mr. Chain Smoker appeared to be a little frustrated with my side of the conversation...

Me: "I know what you are saying, I just don't know why you're saying it."

Mr. Chain Smoker: "I'm just..."

Me: "Do you know what a high side is on a motorcycle?"

Mr. Chain Smoker: "Yeah. That's when a motorcycle throws you off in a curve."

Little Voice: "Well, got to give him at least a half a point for that one. He was in the same zip code as the ballpark."

NOTE: My Fun Meter gauge was pegged at zero at this point, and I decided it was time to make a hasty exit from the conversation, (Something I should have done in the first place.)

Me: "Thank you for your concerns. Have a nice day."

Mr. Chain Smoker: "You too."

Little Voice: "Dumbass."

 

[rhino 2]

Being the Devils Advocate here... ''Those don't they flip over comments'' Are common statements from most Nimrods, Thinking of the ATC's from the 80's with their solid rear axles [No differentials] They did flip.. I had 3 of them so i know... So When some yahoo comes up to me with that nonsense i just tell him ' Your thinking of the off road ATC's of the 80's, And then i turn around and walk away... Never argue with an idiot, Because people watching can't tell who the Idiot is.... And besides it will just raise your blood presser!

 

[Steve on 3]

Being the Devils Advocate here... ''Those don't they flip over comments'' Are common statements from most Nimrods, Thinking of the ATC's from the 80's with their solid rear axles [No differentials] They did flip.. I had 3 of them so i know... So When some yahoo comes up to me with that nonsense i just tell him ' Your thinking of the off road ATC's of the 80's, And then i turn around and walk away... Never argue with an idiot, Because people watching can't tell who the Idiot is.... And besides it will just raise your blood presser!

Good advice Rhino , arguing with idiots is frustrating because they drag you down to the idiot level and then beat you with experience.

better to ignore the Nimrod and keep your day intact

 

[Marcus]

Being the Devils Advocate here... ''Those don't they flip over comments'' Are common statements from most Nimrods, Thinking of the ATC's from the 80's with their solid rear axles [No differentials] They did flip.. I had 3 of them so i know... So When some yahoo comes up to me with that nonsense i just tell him ' Your thinking of the off road ATC's of the 80's, And then i turn around and walk away... Never argue with an idiot, Because people watching can't tell who the Idiot is.... And besides it will just raise your blood presser!

Agreed! I should have just kept on walking, but, for want of good decision making skills, I didn't have the ability at the time.

 

[1dn5up]

I would of fked with his head and told him to keep his distance due to one flipping over his cage!
I enjoy playing dumb with the dumber.

 

[DK Custom Products]

Agreed! I should have just kept on walking, but, for want of good decision making skills, I didn't have the ability at the time.

Yeah, but then we would not have had your fun post to read! :laugh:

Kevin

 

[Marcus]

Yeah, but then we would not have had your fun post to read! :laugh: Kevin

Thanks Kevin. My sense of humor is not always appreciated.

 

[Marcus]

I beg to differ, sir! While you get dirty wrestling with a pig, you at least get your way once in a while. I submit to you, my friend, that it is far more futile to wrestle with a dragon. You get all burned up in the process and the dragon get's barbecue for lunch! Regards.

 

[TGCarol]

Random person..."Hey, you know those things flip over all the time".

Me....Really? Well, come get me if it flips over while I'm having coffee

 

[Marcus]

Random person..."Hey, you know those things flip over all the time". Me....Really? Well, come get me if it flips over while I'm having coffee

Great comeback!! I wish I would have though of it at the time. I'm going to use it the next time I'm in the same situation! Thanks.