Self declaration: I'm a fool! - SV650.org

14-01-05, 10:57 AM

Earlier this week I arranged to go for a lunchtime ride today with Mogs to the Blue Anchor (for a coffee

), but l got called out at 2am this morning with work. Got home at 4:00am.

So, when the alarm went off at 6:30am this morning, I took the mature, responsible view that I was too tired to ride in. Got here and emailed Mogs to say that I'm not on the bike - too tired. Nodding off at my desk here........

So, if I was too tired to ride in this morning, why did I drive instead?

14-01-05, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jabba-the-Hutt

Self declaration: I'm a fool!

Even more so since I've posted this in "Biking Issues" instead of "Idle Banter"

Erm..... Mr Moderator, Sir..................

14-01-05, 11:00 AM

Yes you are, I would have stayed at home, and then gone in after the lunch time ride.

14-01-05, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jabba-the-Hutt

Earlier this week I arranged to go for a lunchtime ride today with Mogs to the Blue Anchor (for a coffee

), but l got called out at 2am this morning with work. Got home at 4:00am.

So, when the alarm went off at 6:30am this morning, I took the mature, responsible view that I was too tired to ride in. Got here and emailed Mogs to say that I'm not on the bike - too tired. Nodding off at my desk here........

So, if I was too tired to ride in this morning, why did I drive instead?

I'd have phoned in sick

14-01-05, 11:03 AM

I am sick, but I'm going to the office this afternoon for a presentation then up to Soho this evening.
Should be fun.

14-01-05, 11:23 AM

Whilst I don't disagree with your declaration

it's probably fair to say that riding is a much more physically and mentally engaging activity that driving. IMHO.

14-01-05, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cloggsy

I'd have phoned in sick

And they'd have known I was telling porkies.

If I'd have been out for another hour then they'd have given me a half-day time-in-lieu.

Contrary to what some people think, life in the public sector isn't a complete bed of roses (another saying that I don't understand - it'd be *****ly, wouldn't it?

).

14-01-05, 11:35 AM

I'd of gone into work late- no reasonbale boss would expect you to go out on call at 2am, then come in for 9.00am. When I'm up late (doing work) I go in late the next day.

I also agree with cronos- if you're not feeling 100%, fatigue etc. creeps up on you a lot more and on a bike you're more susceptible to it (as well as the consequences for you being a bit more serious).

Sid Squid · 14-01-05, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jabba-the-Hutt

Even more so since I've posted this in "Biking Issues" instead of "Idle Banter"

Erm..... Mr Moderator, Sir..................

Well if that means it ought be moved, I don't think so, it's riding/driving issue so this isn't the wrong place for it.

Unless you want me too, that is, in which case I will.

14-01-05, 01:30 PM

now im a car driver in the morning, i am perfectly aware as to y i was knocked off on the way to work,
the no. of drivers i see at traffic lights yawning is unbelievable!
and scary!!

I think to be honest with you, using the car instaed of the bike is simply because it takes so f ing long to put leather on!! it easier and lazier to take the car!!

Least ur there in one piece eh!!

14-01-05, 10:57 AM	#1
Jabba Guest Posts: n/a	Self declaration: I'm a fool! Earlier this week I arranged to go for a lunchtime ride today with Mogs to the Blue Anchor (for a coffee ), but l got called out at 2am this morning with work. Got home at 4:00am. So, when the alarm went off at 6:30am this morning, I took the mature, responsible view that I was too tired to ride in. Got here and emailed Mogs to say that I'm not on the bike - too tired. Nodding off at my desk here........ So, if I was too tired to ride in this morning, why did I drive instead?

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14-01-05, 11:00 AM	#3
Grinch Guest Posts: n/a	Yes you are, I would have stayed at home, and then gone in after the lunch time ride.

14-01-05, 11:03 AM	#5
Carsick Guest Posts: n/a	I am sick, but I'm going to the office this afternoon for a presentation then up to Soho this evening. Should be fun.

14-01-05, 11:23 AM	#6
Cronos Guest Posts: n/a	Whilst I don't disagree with your declaration it's probably fair to say that riding is a much more physically and mentally engaging activity that driving. IMHO.

14-01-05, 11:35 AM	#8
Ceri JC Guest Posts: n/a	I'd of gone into work late- no reasonbale boss would expect you to go out on call at 2am, then come in for 9.00am. When I'm up late (doing work) I go in late the next day. I also agree with cronos- if you're not feeling 100%, fatigue etc. creeps up on you a lot more and on a bike you're more susceptible to it (as well as the consequences for you being a bit more serious).

14-01-05, 01:30 PM	#10
454697819 Guest Posts: n/a	now im a car driver in the morning, i am perfectly aware as to y i was knocked off on the way to work, the no. of drivers i see at traffic lights yawning is unbelievable! and scary!! I think to be honest with you, using the car instaed of the bike is simply because it takes so f ing long to put leather on!! it easier and lazier to take the car!! Least ur there in one piece eh!!