Etiquette re: Riders

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   I think I know who sclemens is talking about.  There are two very large gentlemen from the south 95 area who will attempt to squeeze themselves into a mini-cooper.  You would think they would get a clue when it takes them 30+ seconds to get in.  Wait for a larger car fellows.

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122582 Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 28 Apr 2005 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote 122582 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 May 2005 at 2:49pm
	I think I know who sclemens is talking about. There are two very large gentlemen from the south 95 area who will attempt to squeeze themselves into a mini-cooper. You would think they would get a clue when it takes them 30+ seconds to get in. Wait for a larger car fellows.

vabigblue Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 16 Jul 2003 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote vabigblue Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 May 2005 at 11:30am
	I think it's about time for a more up to date ride sclemens. Your stuff must have been pretty weak to start with. On the other hand, you have the right to deny taking him/her if they are (in your opinion) too large to fit.

wdossel Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 02 Jan 2002 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote wdossel Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 May 2005 at 11:20am
	quote: Originally posted by Baz [br]sclemens, I agree with tdar20. Time for a new ride if it cant support a heavy adult. There is no way without insult to specify that you dont want a "heavy" slug in your car. What is the weight limit your car can handle anyway? what would be the cutoff weight? how ridiculous this really sounds. Except in the context that MDC mentioned -- and I think I know who you are talking about (from Horner?) as I would not leave until seatbelts were fastened. He couldn't and I got a different slug. Sorry, but I'm not going anywhere (esp. on these roads) with a passenger who can't (or won't) wear seatbelts. - Will

Baz Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 14 Oct 2004 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Baz Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 May 2005 at 8:40am
	sclemens, I agree with tdar20. Time for a new ride if it cant support a heavy adult. There is no way without insult to specify that you dont want a "heavy" slug in your car. What is the weight limit your car can handle anyway? what would be the cutoff weight? how ridiculous this really sounds.

MDC Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 04 Dec 2002 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote MDC Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 May 2005 at 8:37am
	I haven't worried about someone breaking my car, but there was a guy that didn't wear seatbelts apparently because he was so big. The next time he rode with me I told him he has to wear a seatbelt or find another ride. He managed to get it on.

tdar20 Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 29 Jul 2002 Location: va Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote tdar20 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 May 2005 at 8:25am
	If your car is that fragile I don�t think I would ride in it either!

getmehome pweeze Members Profile Find Members Posts Master Slug Joined: 18 Jun 2004 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 501	Post Options Post Reply Quote getmehome pweeze Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 May 2005 at 2:58pm
	fatty fatty 2 by 4, you cant fit, through my doors!! Sorry, I dont think there is a polite way. Honestly, you cane be as sweet as pie, but it will ultimately be the attitude of the person recieving the rejection that will tell.... take the chance if you are that concerned. :'}

122582 Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 28 Apr 2005 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote 122582 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 May 2005 at 1:51pm
	And you didn't ask them to pay for damages? Your car, your gas, your aggravation. Don't be shy.

sluDgE Members Profile Find Members Posts Master Slug Joined: 27 Oct 2003 Status: Offline Points: 501	Post Options Post Reply Quote sluDgE Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 May 2005 at 1:47pm
	Just tell them, but be direct and polite. [^] Worst that could happen is they get P-O'd at you, but they probably won't want to ride with you ever again anyway. [;)] Keep on sluggin'! [:)]

sclemens Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 19 May 2005 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote sclemens Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 May 2005 at 1:18pm
	this sounds terrible and I'll probably get blasted for it but -- how can you politely tell a rider that they are just too large and/or heavy for your vehicle and that you can't take them? i drive a very old car and have had larger riders cause damage (e.g. broken seat, broken arm rest on the door) and would just rather not have them in my car anymore. can anybody provide some thoughts??