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26-05-05, 02:30 PM

Coming to work this morning pootling along with the park on my left. Mr. Grey Squirrel runs out from garden on the right. I hit the brakes hard. Fluffy turns tail in middle of road. I release brakes. Squirrel sees car approaching turns tail again and goes for it.

Bump, Bump, I've killed him.

Been feeling guilty all day

26-05-05, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Mogs

Bump, Bump, I've killed him.

Nice shooting tex

26-05-05, 02:33 PM

I know the feeling.. I cut a bunny in half once... rear legs and **** one way and head and front legs the other. Didn't half make the front end wobble.

26-05-05, 02:34 PM

at least it was a grey not a red

26-05-05, 02:44 PM

I very nearly went over a cat the other day. I don't put the brakes on for wildlife anymore unless I'd actually be able to stop completely before hitting it. Instead, I just maintain a constant speed and make sure the bike is upright and then relax my arms, ready for the impact. I work on the idea that if you're close to the threshold of braking, hitting something will have you off, whereas if your speed is stable, there's spare grip in the tyres to deal with the knock. I don't know if there's any science in that but it feels the right thing to do. Thankfully the 3/4 times I've done this, said animal has moved out of the way in the nick of time.

26-05-05, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Grinch

I know the feeling.. I cut a bunny in half once... rear legs and @rse one way and head and front legs the other. Didn't half make the front end wobble.

my god you cruel ber$turd !!!

why would you deliberately cut a bunny in half just to see its front end wobble. ?????

the horror, the horror..

26-05-05, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Nemo

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Originally Posted by Grinch

I know the feeling.. I cut a bunny in half once... rear legs and @rse one way and head and front legs the other. Didn't half make the front end wobble.

my god you cruel ber$turd !!!

why would you deliberately cut a bunny in half just to see its front end wobble. ?????

the horror, the horror..

26-05-05, 02:48 PM

Poor bunny!!!

26-05-05, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Ceri JC

I very nearly went over a cat the other day. I don't put the brakes on for wildlife anymore unless I'd actually be able to stop completely before hitting it. Instead, I just maintain a constant speed and make sure the bike is upright and then relax my arms, ready for the impact. I work on the idea that if you're close to the threshold of braking, hitting something will have you off, whereas if your speed is stable, there's spare grip in the tyres to deal with the knock. I don't know if there's any science in that but it feels the right thing to do. Thankfully the 3/4 times I've done this, said animal has moved out of the way in the nick of time.

Bet you would'nt do that with an elephant!

26-05-05, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Jdubya

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Originally Posted by Ceri JC

I very nearly went over a cat the other day. I don't put the brakes on for wildlife anymore unless I'd actually be able to stop completely before hitting it. Instead, I just maintain a constant speed and make sure the bike is upright and then relax my arms, ready for the impact. I work on the idea that if you're close to the threshold of braking, hitting something will have you off, whereas if your speed is stable, there's spare grip in the tyres to deal with the knock. I don't know if there's any science in that but it feels the right thing to do. Thankfully the 3/4 times I've done this, said animal has moved out of the way in the nick of time.

Bet you would'nt do that with an elephant!

Or a deer

26-05-05, 02:30 PM	#1
Mogs Guest Posts: n/a	Mogs 1 Sciurus Carolinensis 0 Coming to work this morning pootling along with the park on my left. Mr. Grey Squirrel runs out from garden on the right. I hit the brakes hard. Fluffy turns tail in middle of road. I release brakes. Squirrel sees car approaching turns tail again and goes for it. Bump, Bump, I've killed him. Been feeling guilty all day

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26-05-05, 02:33 PM	#3
Grinch Guest Posts: n/a	I know the feeling.. I cut a bunny in half once... rear legs and **** one way and head and front legs the other. Didn't half make the front end wobble.

26-05-05, 02:34 PM	#4
blue curvy jester Guest Posts: n/a	at least it was a grey not a red

26-05-05, 02:44 PM	#5
Ceri JC Guest Posts: n/a	I very nearly went over a cat the other day. I don't put the brakes on for wildlife anymore unless I'd actually be able to stop completely before hitting it. Instead, I just maintain a constant speed and make sure the bike is upright and then relax my arms, ready for the impact. I work on the idea that if you're close to the threshold of braking, hitting something will have you off, whereas if your speed is stable, there's spare grip in the tyres to deal with the knock. I don't know if there's any science in that but it feels the right thing to do. Thankfully the 3/4 times I've done this, said animal has moved out of the way in the nick of time.