caught looking the other way

Note: Pictures and "Donna — By the Numbers" follow journal entry


A smaller group of runners participated in the seven mile trek from Jacksonville's downtown, across the river, through San Marco and back. While running the darkened streets of San Marco our "fearless leader" Brad had a brief encounter with the front end of a compact car that pulled out of a side street and into our group.
More on Brad in a moment.

26.Gulp Safety Plug:
Drivers MUST look both ways when making ANY turn. Looking left into oncoming traffic does not mean the road is clear for a right turn.

Isn't that right Loretta?

The group was simultaneously calling (and then yelling) to get this driver's attention. Mind you, it was 6:30something in the morning and the roads were basically empty but we were not to be heard. The car lurches out into Brad who quickly takes defensive measures. HEY YOU *$#!, (actually I don't think he cursed) but the fist on the hood and loudness of his voice stopped the car before any damage was done. I think we have to assume that the poor driver had a pleasant morning suddenly go bad. Anyway, all of us were quite impressed with this new side of Brad we had just witnessed. The fist pounding, life protecting side. We teased him for the next mile or so and listened to Loretta try to convince us that it was important to find some sympathy for the driver's mistake.

After five (or so) minutes of discussion Loretta finally bursts out...
"Alright, he wasn't hurt! I helped him up and back onto his bicycle. It could happen to anyone!" Her confession was made. She was admitting to her own failings as a driver and she needed the group to understand. We all laughed. The run was finished without another incident.

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