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puckrobin ([personal profile] puckrobin) wrote2006-06-07 09:52 am

Grrr... Argh!

Maybe I'm just in a pissy mood because my best friend is in the hospital, but...

Does Toronto actually have by-laws? Or did I just dream them?

During the walk to work this morning, I was nearly run over by several cyclists. Cyclists who are moving faster than the cars on the road. Cycling is a great activity. It is certainly better for the planet than driving cars. Cyclists are allowed to feel morally superior.

But the traffic laws still apply to them. So, unless you're 8 years old - stay off the bloody sidewalk!

Also, leash laws. I can understand dog owners not understanding the subtleties of what is and isn't an off-the-leash area in High Park. And owners absolutely need to let their dogs run free from time to time.

But really, a dog off the leash at Bloor and Spadina? In the middle of rush hour? I feel sorry for the dog that's got such a stupid and irresponsible owner.

Allen

[identity profile] marytek.livejournal.com 2006-06-07 11:03 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm a meanie to cyclists on the sidewalk. I stand in the way purposely so that they are forced to stop their bikes. I then tell them to get onto the road, as the term "sidewalk" means it's for walking - that is isn't a "bike path".

My Pupa nearly got attacked by a Bull Terrier the other week, in Allan Gardens, which isn't a leash-free zone.

Sorry about your friend.

[identity profile] puckrobin.livejournal.com 2006-06-07 11:30 pm (UTC)(link)
I stand in the way purposely so that they are forced to stop their bikes.

I'd like to do this, but I don't have the confidence that they'd stop. I'm not convinced that they value human life the same way I do.


My Pupa nearly got attacked by a Bull Terrier the other week, in Allan Gardens, which isn't a leash-free zone.


Sorry to hear that your little bean was almost attacked. Still I'll bet that little cutie could charm his way out of the situation.

Allen