twigman030
twigman030 t1_iuhsa8f wrote
Reply to comment by thomas723 in A reminder to be extra careful on the road by theherbpuffer
I agree, there might be an occasional bad egg but very far from “so fucking hostile” hahah
twigman030 t1_iuhfh06 wrote
Reply to comment by RowanRally in A reminder to be extra careful on the road by theherbpuffer
Literally same thoughts when I see these types of posts. Pittsburgh drivers are actually quite considerate compared to other places I’ve lived.
twigman030 t1_iuhfd50 wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in A reminder to be extra careful on the road by theherbpuffer
“It sucks this city is so fucking hostile to people on bikes.”
I bike on a daily basis in the city and the vast majority of drivers are respectful to bikers. I have never experienced anyone beeping or anything. In fact, Pittsburghers in general are actually pretty well accustomed to bikers on the road compared to other places. They are used to them.
twigman030 t1_iue9l6x wrote
Reply to Calling all Phillies fans! by Jef171
The only thing Philly and Pittsburgh have in common is they are located in the same state.
It’s pretty irrelevant by the time you get out here.
twigman030 t1_iu71sfw wrote
Reply to comment by SmellView42069 in Pros and Cons of buying a home in Monroeville by ChefKil
Avalon and Bellevue are some of the most underrated places around the city IMO.
twigman030 t1_iu5kaso wrote
Reply to comment by Beeftoday in Why so many Florida license plates? by theherbpuffer
Maybe listen to yourself? So bothered for no reason. It’s not that serious.
twigman030 t1_iu4xzsk wrote
Reply to comment by Beeftoday in Why so many Florida license plates? by theherbpuffer
Sorry you feel so strongly about something so insignificant. The vast majority of the Midwest (and Michigan specifically) is much closer than anywhere in NH/ME.
twigman030 t1_iu4innr wrote
Reply to comment by ElJamoquio in Why so many Florida license plates? by theherbpuffer
Right, the difference is really obvious. We are significantly closer to Michigan than anywhere in Maine, clearly.
twigman030 t1_iu49fqc wrote
Reply to comment by Elouiseotter in Why so many Florida license plates? by theherbpuffer
Ok, a difference of 3+ hours from a time perspective is not significant. Got it.
twigman030 t1_iu47wn1 wrote
Reply to comment by Elouiseotter in Why so many Florida license plates? by theherbpuffer
Lol, Mackinaw City is upper peninsula and it’s just over 8 hours as well.
I’m not saying it’s an impossible drive, but arguing the drive from Pittsburgh —> Maine is comparable to Pittsburgh —> Michigan is just silly.
twigman030 t1_iu46lal wrote
Reply to comment by Elouiseotter in Why so many Florida license plates? by theherbpuffer
That’s not true. Traverse City MI is an 8 hour drive, just getting to the Maine border will take at minimum 11 hours.
Pittsburgh is generally closer to midwestern cities and states than up north, that is a fact.
twigman030 t1_iu4588c wrote
Reply to comment by Elouiseotter in Why so many Florida license plates? by theherbpuffer
12 hours is definitely far away. Especially compared when we’re comparing to the 6-7 hours to Michigan.
twigman030 t1_iu3ub24 wrote
Reply to Why so many Florida license plates? by theherbpuffer
Michigan isn’t that far away. I’m more confused/surprised when I see NH or Maine plates.
twigman030 t1_iuhsizb wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in A reminder to be extra careful on the road by theherbpuffer
I’ve been biking for over a decade through the East End, Northside, downtown and more. I have never had any experience close to what you mentioned. In fact, many times drivers will wave me to “go” when I’m not turning or anything. Interesting how we’ve had such opposite experiences.
I’ve also lived more north (MA, NH) and find it much worse up there, so maybe that contributes as well, not sure. I feel super comfortable biking here.