why is it???

NYY2183

You know what, I'm just gonna try and be a man here. I did not mean to offend anyone. I started this thread, cause I figured it would help those cyclists that have been in similar situations. I came to this site to learn about a sport I have come to love very much. I understand now that maybe it was not the right thread to start. so I apologize. MountainPro I'm sorry I did not catch your dry humor. I offer nothing but respect to all my fellow cyclists. in return i hope I can gain the respect of those who have been here and have created a community of friends.

Colorado Ryder

Stick around. Don't take any offense. We've been known to beat a dead horse.

with pool cues.

NYY2183

Don't worry about that. I definently will. I really don't see any point in getting offended by someone who does not even live in the same country I do, let alone my own state.

MountainPro

pool cues in my car, schythes sticking out of my wheels....i would of thought it was pretty obvious i was joking....

i am a dedicated cyclist and get hassled by dicks in cars all the time but i do my fair bit to provoke them such as riding in the middle of the road preventing them from over-taking, weaving in and out of stationary taffic (yes, i am guilty m'lord) and taking short cuts over pavements etc...

as for my motoring attitude....i was yanking your chain, i am a very curteous driver when i encounter cyclists..honestly...

NYY2183

NO HARM, NO FOUL THEN MOUNTAINPRO? QUESTION?? do you know anyone in Scotland with the last name Hoy or O'Hoy??

NYY2183

Sorry, but I just dislike hearing or seeing people harm one another. We are all we got. so we better make the best of it, and help each other the best we can. But thats just me. For god's sake, i'm trying to become a Youth Conselour for "At-Risk" kids.

MountainPro

Chris Hoy? Olymic world track champion? (cycling) i dont know him personally...
http://www.chrishoy.com/
i know a few other Hoys...why do you ask?

NYY2183

My last name is Hoy. I was just trying to find out if my last name is Irish, or Scottish. I don't know anyone personally in my family on the "hoy" side.

MountainPro

cant say for sure if it is irish or scots...could even be norse.

if youre related to chris hoy then you are blessed, check out those pictures!

NYY2183

what is norse? i've done little research but, not enough to tell me if my namesake is irish or scottish

NYY2183

i honestly doubt I am related to him. but I guess I could at least dream it huh? haha

jaguar75

NY...You have to have really thick skin to hang in the Soap Box...Everyone takes a beating, you just dish it right back (with tact ofcourse) and roll with it.

As for the Norse...Did you pay attention in World History? The great Norsemen are your ancestors (atleast they are mine) if your ancestors hail from Northern Europe!!!

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NYY2183

thats the thing. I know the people in my family on that side, but I have not talked to them in probably 11 years. my birth father left me and my mom and my older brother when i was 2. the rest of his family just slowly pulled themselves away from me and my mom and brother. and yes i payed attention in school. but i don't ever remember talking or hearing about the norsemen. but the school system here in odessa is a crying shame. (LITERALLY)

jaguar75

The other name that the Norsemen are commonly refered to as are Vikings...Does that name ring a bell?

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