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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 01:27 PM
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I ride a Harley. I wear a leather jacket. I have a beard. I try to look mean. But no one's afraid of me. What am I doing wrong?
 
Old Aug 15, 2008 | 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by rprpclark
I ride a Harley. I wear a leather jacket. I have a beard. I try to look mean. But no one's afraid of me. What am I doing wrong?

Maybe thats the trouble... I'm not tryin to look mean.. LOL
 
Old Aug 15, 2008 | 01:36 PM
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I scare little old ladies with a snarl if they lock their doors after pulling up.
 
Old Aug 15, 2008 | 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by petemac
Maybe he's afraid of trains.... ; )
LOL! That's what I was thinking! LOL!
 
Old Aug 15, 2008 | 03:00 PM
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I've seen lots of guys that look like you (long hair... tattoos... especially at a bar I used to frequent in Chattanooga that attracted a lot of bikers) but your height and weight are overpowering. I'm taller than a lot of guys and probably weigh just as much as them scrawny fellas. I'm taller than my own husband!

You don't scare me but I know my children would be nervous around you. Hell, my step daughter is a little reserved around her uncle who has long hair, a beard, and tattoos (I think.. I've only been around him a few times.. hubby's brother). So with that said, some "kid on a scooter" might be rather intimidated by the "big bad biker dude."

I wouldn't take it to heart. The "rough" look you have can be intimidating to a lot of people.
 
Old Aug 15, 2008 | 03:11 PM
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Did you look back with a snarl and your eyebrows slanted? Or with a friendly smile like a huggable bear? Okay, you scared the wanna be 'biker' with your genuine status and he was afraid you would strip him of his girliemanhood.

Dont take it to heart though, you meant well and I hope this doesnt stop you from doing it in the future. People like yourself gain back the respect we deserve even though we carry the "biker" look. We really are sincere people...
 
Old Aug 15, 2008 | 04:16 PM
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Did the kid really run away....what the hell have you got in those saddlebags!
 
Old Aug 15, 2008 | 04:22 PM
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Maybe he was doing what Jonah did.....Turned and ran away!!
 
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Don't freak out when the same kid pulls up on a harley, dressed like you next time.
 



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