In response to Vernon:
1. I have stated more than once that taking a class is a good thing and if anyone has a chance to do so do it. Classes like yours, Vernon, are a good thing. THAT is NOT what this thread was about my friend. I am all for training. I spent half a day today with one person and tentitvley have another session scheduled for tomorrow. I have referred more than a few folks to your classes and also promote Hal's Free liturature offered here at Sidecar.com. We also offer training at the RON DEE VOO. All of this is only because we care about folks getting a handle on sidecaring and how much fun it can be with safety at the forefront. Yes, I do beleive in traing so please if anyone gets the impression I am against it that is just wrong.
2. No comment, the threads speak for themselves.
3. Plenty of noise ahead of time? Really? Who, When and Where?
4. I can only hope that folks from other areas will take the time to at least see what happened in Washington State and be able to think it out with maybe some help from this thread and others like it here prior to any legislation being initiated in other areas. If they feel it is a good thing that is their decision. If not they shoudl be able to voice their opinion on it and at least be listned to.
In reponse to Lonnie:
>Claude's suggestion to use this forum to inform the public of other State's impending Legislation is a good one but I would suggest that those who are affected in other States start a new thread.<
Glad you agreed Lonnie. Yes, a new thread shoudl be started if other states have a situation looming. I woudl also want to add that anyone who has a concern with their state be referred back to any threads about Washington State to help them understand what a mess things can be.
I don't agree with your first paragraph. Read the thread(s).
As far as the Monday morning quarterback comment goes if there had been more quarterbacks, or really more teamwork, in the huddle way back when this mess may just have turned out differently.
Asky yourself who has profitted from it and how.
Nuff said lets see what happens from here.
3. Plenty of noise ahead of time? Really? Who, When and Where?
I got my 2 wheel WA endorsement in 2001 (I've held one in 3 states since
1976).
I had absolutely no idea that a special endorsement was required for
3 wheels until about a year ago when a friend who was looking at buying one
of the Bombardier 3-wheelers told me about it. I thought he was probably
full of it, so I checked the laws and was amazed that they had changed
without my hearing even a hint of info about it.
I definitely would have taken the grandfather option if I had known.
I have been interested in buying a Ural since about 2001, so I would
have wanted to have the preparations in place.
A little more Whine, my dear?
Have you ever read "The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy?
What I would like to read is how to get rid of this GD law, anybody know how to get in touch with Tim Iman
I have emailed Tim Eyman and his organization about this,
and also about an issue with Washington State Ferries and
all that did was put me on their spam list requesting
financial support.
Originally written by Hack'n on 1/2/2008 12:57 PM
A little more Whine, my dear?
From the Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy:
We open with Arthur Dent laying in front of the bulldozer about
to demolish his house...
Mr. Prosser: This bypass has got the be built and it is going to be built!
Arthur: Why has it got to be built?
Mr. Prosser: It's a bypass. You've got to build bypasses! Besides, you
should've made your protest months ago. These plans have been on display
at the planning office now for a year.
Arthur: "On display"?! I had to go down to a cellar!
Mr. Prosser: But look you found the notice didn't you?
Arthur: `Yes, yes I did. It was on display in the bottom of a locked
filing cabinet stuck in a disused lavatory with a sign on the door
saying "Beware of The Leopard".'
Mr. Prosser: Mr. Dent, have you any idea how much damage this bulldozer
would suffer if I just let it roll right over you?
Arthur: How much?
Mr. Prosser: None at all.
_______________________________________________________________
Shortly before the Vogons demolish the Earth to make way for a hyperspace bypass,
they inform the planet that "All the planning charts and demolition orders have
been on display in your local planning department on Alpha Centauri for fifty of
your Earth years, so you've had plenty of time to lodge any formal complaint and
it's far too late to start making a fuss about it now." When someone objects to
this, Protstetnic Vogon Jeltz replies, "What do you mean you've never been to
Alpha Centauri? For heaven's sake mankind, it's only four light years away you know.
I'm sorry, but if you can't be bothered to take an interest in local affairs that's your own lookout."
Question: Have you ever read "The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy?
Answer: The subject matter involved is not high on my reading list.
Care for a little Brie with the whine?
There is always the 10% who didn't get the word. Too late for that now.
When the whistling stops, the bomb has landed (and the louder noise begins).
Time then to grab a shovel, fill up the crater and rebuild.
Pump up a website, or start petitions, an email barrage to your state reps, do something more active (in Washington) if you are really concerned. I wouldn't depend on Tim E. The ball's in your court, not his.
I helped get the training part (Good) in. Maybe you can help get some of the BS part (Bad) of the statute out.
Or bite the bullet.
Good Luck in your endeavors,
Lonnie
