Comments for K's Blog http://www.rainypony.com/blog I'd be amazed if anyone actually reads this. Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:29:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2-RC1 Comment on Terrible tragedy by Kendall http://www.rainypony.com/blog/2008/08/25/terrible-tragedy/#comment-14179 Kendall Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:50:03 +0000 http://www.rainypony.com/blog/2008/08/25/terrible-tragedy/#comment-14179 Ken, one of the trip leaders, summed logging trucks up to my group in these words: "Imagine a tractor trailer truck. [pause] Now imagine a tractor trailer truck with a 'Student Driver' sign on the back. That's a logging truck." This was back in Washington state, where we started our trek. At the time, we thought it was humorous, but now it really sticks out in my head. I don't recall having any issues with logging trucks on my trip, but they were definitely scary to be near, even with a decent amount of shoulder buffering us. From what I've heard, they get paid by the load, so the pressure is on to deliver as fast as possible. The sad part is that it's likely nothing will be done in light of the accident - they'll still be able to keep speeding in overweight rigs on narrow roads. Ken, one of the trip leaders, summed logging trucks up to my group in these words:
"Imagine a tractor trailer truck. [pause] Now imagine a tractor trailer truck with a 'Student Driver' sign on the back. That's a logging truck."

This was back in Washington state, where we started our trek. At the time, we thought it was humorous, but now it really sticks out in my head. I don't recall having any issues with logging trucks on my trip, but they were definitely scary to be near, even with a decent amount of shoulder buffering us.

From what I've heard, they get paid by the load, so the pressure is on to deliver as fast as possible. The sad part is that it's likely nothing will be done in light of the accident - they'll still be able to keep speeding in overweight rigs on narrow roads.

]]> Comment on Terrible tragedy by Doug http://www.rainypony.com/blog/2008/08/25/terrible-tragedy/#comment-14178 Doug Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:15:46 +0000 http://www.rainypony.com/blog/2008/08/25/terrible-tragedy/#comment-14178 I live and cycle in Maine, so I have plenty of experience with logging trucks. There is currently a shortage of wood that is plaguing many of our paper mills, so I expect that most drivers hauling wood are speeding more than ever as they put in overtime. Logging trucks are notoriously fast, and I suspect that many of them drive overweight rigs that decreases their control. When you're on a dirt road in northern Maine and see a logging truck coming the other direction, it's best to pull off and let them fly by. I also find that many of the drivers are Canadian and seem to have a relatively cavalier attitude about U.S. driving laws. My deepest sympathies to the family of the fallen cyclist. I live and cycle in Maine, so I have plenty of experience with logging trucks. There is currently a shortage of wood that is plaguing many of our paper mills, so I expect that most drivers hauling wood are speeding more than ever as they put in overtime.

Logging trucks are notoriously fast, and I suspect that many of them drive overweight rigs that decreases their control. When you're on a dirt road in northern Maine and see a logging truck coming the other direction, it's best to pull off and let them fly by. I also find that many of the drivers are Canadian and seem to have a relatively cavalier attitude about U.S. driving laws.

My deepest sympathies to the family of the fallen cyclist.

]]> Comment on Terrible tragedy by Further Information on Monday's Tragedy - Citizen Rider http://www.rainypony.com/blog/2008/08/25/terrible-tragedy/#comment-14176 Further Information on Monday's Tragedy - Citizen Rider Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:35:28 +0000 http://www.rainypony.com/blog/2008/08/25/terrible-tragedy/#comment-14176 [...] on Monday's Tragedy The daughter of one of the riders in the group with Paul Lacaillade posted an entry on her own site with their account of the accident. It clarifies and corrects some points in the [...] […] on Monday's Tragedy The daughter of one of the riders in the group with Paul Lacaillade posted an entry on her own site with their account of the accident. It clarifies and corrects some points in the […]

]]> Comment on How not to install ColdFusion by Randy http://www.rainypony.com/blog/2008/08/14/how-not-to-install-coldfusion/#comment-14173 Randy Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:29:00 +0000 http://www.rainypony.com/blog/2008/08/14/how-not-to-install-coldfusion/#comment-14173 Wow dude, rough day. One thing I would like to note is that PHP and CFML can easily co-exist in apache easily. I have never experienced any issues where they collide. Apache will read the file extension .php or .cfm and determine which to use.. nothing to do with ports. Let me know if you need anything help. I have done my fair share of installing PHP , CF, PERL etc... -Randy Wow dude, rough day. One thing I would like to note is that PHP and CFML can easily co-exist in apache easily. I have never experienced any issues where they collide. Apache will read the file extension .php or .cfm and determine which to use.. nothing to do with ports.

Let me know if you need anything help. I have done my fair share of installing PHP , CF, PERL etc…

-Randy

]]> Comment on Darwin Award Candidate by Charles http://www.rainypony.com/blog/2008/08/05/darwin-award-candidate/#comment-14171 Charles Fri, 08 Aug 2008 10:16:25 +0000 http://www.rainypony.com/blog/2008/08/05/darwin-award-candidate/#comment-14171 It is really nice to know people like your self are aware of this issue, and this example does prove that consumers are not properly educated enough. We have here in the UK these products and manufacturers and press are targeting off road use - however the legislation does not recognise Shaken Baby Syndrome and force such labeling declarations or design alterations on the existing manufacturers to protect the under 2\'s. We have done a study that reveals hospital data showing records of SBS predominently in children under 2's and that there were cases of up to 5 years old. The legislation assumes the world is tarmac flat but doesn't consider the use of varying surfaces in design for the children. they have one caviat that tells the manufacture to label the product for smooth surfaces. In my experience consumers are not aware with such systems because of the ambiguity in labeling and I believe from my experience in these past two months that they have been misled for the past 10 years over all terrain riding. I am directly challenging this, born out of this problem we have released a new product 2 months ago into the market after an exhaustive 18 months development program (which is why we have been awarded worldwide insurance) to sell around the globe the LOCT bodyspace Child Saddle which by design removes the high risk under 2\'s and allows the children to ride to avoid this very issue. We have A strong theme running through our testimonials which is that children naturally love riding on a saddle in the parents arms and that consumers do have a thirst and spirit for exploration and ADVENTURE for them and their littleones 2-6 and are approaching our innovative child bike saddle responsibly with an educated view from our literature, confident that at last there is a product that offers, refreshingly, an appropriate balance between risk and life opportunities. see for yourself our testimonials and video online. I have commented on this article purely because of the interst in safe riding and that the irony we have found in the legislation and the real world consumers use. Kind regards Charles wishing everyone happy and safe adventurous riding. It is really nice to know people like your self are aware of this issue, and this example does prove that consumers are not properly educated enough.

We have here in the UK these products and manufacturers and press are targeting off road use - however the legislation does not recognise Shaken Baby Syndrome and force such labeling declarations or design alterations on the existing manufacturers to protect the under 2\'s.

We have done a study that reveals hospital data showing records of SBS predominently in children under 2's and that there were cases of up to 5 years old.

The legislation assumes the world is tarmac flat but doesn't consider the use of varying surfaces in design for the children. they have one caviat that tells the manufacture to label the product for smooth surfaces.

In my experience consumers are not aware with such systems because of the ambiguity in labeling and I believe from my experience in these past two months that they have been misled for the past 10 years over all terrain riding.

I am directly challenging this, born out of this problem we have released a new product 2 months ago into the market after an exhaustive 18 months development program (which is why we have been awarded worldwide insurance) to sell around the globe the LOCT bodyspace Child Saddle which by design removes the high risk under 2\'s and allows the children to ride to avoid this very issue.

We have A strong theme running through our testimonials which is that children naturally love riding on a saddle in the parents arms and that consumers do have a thirst and spirit for exploration and ADVENTURE for them and their littleones 2-6 and are approaching our innovative child bike saddle responsibly with an educated view from our literature, confident that at last there is a product that offers, refreshingly, an appropriate balance between risk and life opportunities.

see for yourself our testimonials and video online.

I have commented on this article purely because of the interst in safe riding and that the irony we have found in the legislation and the real world consumers use.

Kind regards

Charles
wishing everyone happy and safe adventurous riding.

]]> Comment on Better woman by Peter http://www.rainypony.com/blog/2008/07/17/better-woman/#comment-14170 Peter Tue, 22 Jul 2008 01:38:39 +0000 http://www.rainypony.com/blog/2008/07/17/better-woman/#comment-14170 Regarding doing good things and being a good person, I can relate to what you're saying in that it's so often not reciprocated. But you must continue being a source of goodness. It's a decision, and you have made it. Keep up the good work! Don't count the number of rejections to your kindness, count the positive reactions you recieve along the way. Quality, not quantity. Someone really is watching you. 8~D Regarding doing good things and being a good person, I can relate to what you're saying in that it's so often not reciprocated. But you must continue being a source of goodness. It's a decision, and you have made it. Keep up the good work!

Don't count the number of rejections to your kindness, count the positive reactions you recieve along the way. Quality, not quantity. Someone really is watching you. 8~D

]]> Comment on Better woman by kristine http://www.rainypony.com/blog/2008/07/17/better-woman/#comment-14168 kristine Sat, 19 Jul 2008 17:35:26 +0000 http://www.rainypony.com/blog/2008/07/17/better-woman/#comment-14168 like i said before, you need to travel and bust out of your comfort zone. you've have plenty of tremendous success in life and i think what you've done/doing with you life is great. like i said before, you need to travel and bust out of your comfort zone. you've have plenty of tremendous success in life and i think what you've done/doing with you life is great.

]]> Comment on eBay addiction by longtimefriend http://www.rainypony.com/blog/2005/09/14/ebay-addiction/#comment-14166 longtimefriend Sat, 19 Jul 2008 08:57:45 +0000 http://www.rainypony.com/blog/2005/09/14/ebay-addiction/#comment-14166 Ebay addiction by longtime friend has devastated her life and deeply hurt her family & friends that love her from the deception & lies & demand for loans. It is recently costing her her job. She has extensively borrowed from us all w/o repaying..even demanding funds from a handicapped friend on govt asst of abt $600/mo, sighting medical expense needs, though it is mostly for EBAY. Addicted for almost 7 years now and has little desire to stop, as she spends $1000-$2000/monthly. She is on EBAY hours each day & nite 7 days a wk. She has allowed EBAY to destroy the honest, caring person she once way to others. Ebay addiction by longtime friend has devastated her life and deeply hurt her family & friends that love her from the deception & lies & demand for loans. It is recently costing her her job. She has extensively borrowed from us all w/o repaying..even demanding funds from a handicapped friend on govt asst of abt $600/mo, sighting medical expense needs, though it is mostly for EBAY. Addicted for almost 7 years now and has little desire to stop, as she spends $1000-$2000/monthly. She is on EBAY hours each day & nite 7 days a wk. She has allowed EBAY to destroy the honest, caring person she once way to others.

]]> Comment on eBay addiction by julie007 http://www.rainypony.com/blog/2005/09/14/ebay-addiction/#comment-14150 julie007 Sat, 15 Mar 2008 04:00:23 +0000 http://www.rainypony.com/blog/2005/09/14/ebay-addiction/#comment-14150 I am so glad I am not alone in this. We do need a group or something. I am in the process of closing my ebay acct. I know, I know I can just open another in a different email, but closing my "established" and "respected" account is a first step for me. I am addicted to pursed, harley and jewelry. Got to stop. Most of this stuff I can do with out..... Thanks!! I am so glad I am not alone in this. We do need a group or something. I am in the process of closing my ebay acct. I know, I know I can just open another in a different email, but closing my "established" and "respected" account is a first step for me. I am addicted to pursed, harley and jewelry. Got to stop. Most of this stuff I can do with out….. Thanks!!

]]> Comment on The days of .pcx files by allie http://www.rainypony.com/blog/2008/01/29/the-days-of-pcx-files/#comment-14132 allie Tue, 29 Jan 2008 22:27:20 +0000 http://www.rainypony.com/blog/2008/01/29/the-days-of-pcx-files/#comment-14132 I'm reading! I'm reading!

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