Know they enemy

Scubalong · Nov 21, 2009

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cheyanne9 said: ↑

25 years ago I was going to purchase a 1965 Mustang fastback located on the back side of the Blue Mountains, about 30 minutes away. I wanted to get there before the sun set. My youthful mind said hurry; let’s seal the deal.

So I climbed on our Honda 550. At the time it was the fastest bike in the stable. Breaking through our tree lined country roads, there it was - the entrance ramp to the four lane highway. I decided to open her up, now merging onto the highway and accelerating fast. There was no traffic, a clear highway, a cool September evening, it was perfect, so I kicked the rear pegs out and laid down on the tank and wound it tight into the low triple digits.

With the mirrors vibrating I thought I could see flashing lights in the distance. Having escaped prior chases (3) something youthful inside me said go. I crested a slight grade and no longer saw the flashing lights. I stayed on the throttle, but suddenly my responsible thoughts went to stop. I did.

Sitting on the guard rail, helmet off, jacket off and license ready. The State trooper pulled-up, lights still flashing and I gave him my information and he returned from his cruiser and we sat on the guard rail and then in his cruiser and talked for close to an hour. One question he asked me stuck “what was so important as to risk your life on a public highway?” That officer was not lecturing, screaming, bullying he actually showed compassion and concern.

Then he reached for his wallet and gave me a picture of his son who was no longer with us. He asked me if I would feel ok if my father could someday only speak about me from memories and a worn picture. That Police officer spoke to me as a father and a friend.

Don’t run, you don’t want to be just a memory to your family.

Yes he gave me a ticket; I wasn’t angry and I rode away a better person.

There may be some rouge officers that do bad things but there are far more that are genuine.
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For a beautiful story...................That is touch

MiddleAgeCrazy · Nov 21, 2009

TimRav said: ↑

Pretty sure MiddleAgeCrazy would dig this tune:

YouTube - Brad Paisley - Mr. Policeman
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MAC does like it! Thanks. And I used to think Brad Paisly was a lightweight goody two shoes kinda singer.

Here is my kind of music video - YouTube - 1998 Honda VFR800 VFR 800 V4 Exhaust Sound Clip

Triplepac · Nov 21, 2009

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