Comments for The Velo Hobo

Comment on Pearls Before Swine Comic Strip by The Velo Hobo

The Velo Hobo — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:21:25 +0000

Damn, I’m such a bad blogger. I should have my blogging license revoked. I start a conversation and disappear for a week. Thanks for all the comments and yep I agree, this crosses the line. I’m a big fan of creative sarcasm and dark humor, but making light of violence always leaves me with the feeling that we humans are doomed. I sure other animals do cruel things to each other, but only us humans would bother to try to make it into a joke.

Thanks for all the comments, Jack

Comment on Pearls Before Swine Comic Strip by John Romeo Alpha

John Romeo Alpha — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 05:11:19 +0000

I’m not familiar with the strip, and now don’t think I want to be, but it hinges on the mouse character and what he says: take him out of the picture and it’s an entirely different discussion. But he is there, and what he says is inciting motorists to run over cyclists, and that’s not acceptable for any reason, really. Verbal sparing is one thing, and I am up for that, but urging vehicular homicide is over the line regardless of the target.

Comment on Pearls Before Swine Comic Strip by mayabikedude

mayabikedude — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 14:24:47 +0000

We recently had another vehicular homicide against a bicyclist here. His friend, who was bicycling with him, remains in the hospital with major trauma to his pelvis, spine, and legs. If you think the comments left for the comic strip are senseless you should read the mindless, hateful, soulless things people said in the context of that crash.

I hope I never understand why so many people feel that way.

Having said that, I can see how the artist of this strip found this funny. Extremists are often funny in their extremity. It troubles me that I can see the humor as well as feel the pain.

When I’m god, things will be very, very different.

Comment on Pearls Before Swine Comic Strip by arlen

arlen — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:30:49 +0000

that is awful …

Comment on Pearls Before Swine Comic Strip by mayabikedude

mayabikedude — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:28:44 +0000

I wish I could answer your question. It’s the same one I ask myself.

Comment on Pearls Before Swine Comic Strip by azorch

azorch — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:25:44 +0000

What’s even more sad than the strip are some of the senseless comments. Some people are simply clueless.

Comment on Campmor: A Great Source for Outdoor Gear by marcusn

marcusn — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:42:42 +0000

I have to admit, I went off Campmor when they stopped posting user reviews on their website. I also feel much better supporting retailers like REI and Patagonia, knowing they have a ‘do good’ spirit to them. Still, for budget items, Campmor works.

Comment on I hate to say this, but by Zeke

Zeke — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:49:12 +0000

Yes, they can and Yes, I will… soon in fact! It was a beautiful day for sure. I think it was a balmy 50 degrees and lots of sunshine while working with the DOT crew.

Comment on I hate to say this, but by The Velo Hobo

The Velo Hobo — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:26:28 +0000

I didn’t know they could adjust the sensitivity for cyclists. That is very interesting, I hope you post about it.

It’s hard to believe there’s snow in our forcast…it’s beautiful out there right now.

Comment on Singer Model 95 10 by Richard E. Kleisle

Richard E. Kleisle — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:50:39 +0000

Having spent my working life in leather companies such as Hickok Mfg. My own Co. which was Charles Pointe ltd. and Humphreys in Chicago, and visiting leather companies all over, I have finally retired. I still do leather work in my basement and mostly hand stitch the irems. I recently purchased a 95-10 converted to power. I appreciate the info on this site and will use the info to try to get bobbins and needles. I believe that the 95-10 was later replaced fy the 42-5 machine which sewed very heavy material at a rather slow speed. I thank you for the info.