Thanks guys, I guess I wasn't too far out of line

Just so you know, I don't really consider this a win or an ass kicking per se, but at least I came out ahead,

Pete, It happened at the intersection of Langstaff and Keele.

Muz, Ya I guess it was kinda cool woomping him in a suit. It probably looked pretty funny, Long maroon trench coat, full suit, Kinda like a Yuppie Matrix kinda thing happening

Charlie, I agree with you 100% I'm 27 years old, and a poster boy for responsabilty. What I did was stupid, But when push come to shove

By the way, blood tests came back negative on all counts, I was probably a little paranoid, but you never know.

I didn't post this to boast, or preach, just maybe a reminder on how quickly things can get out of hand.
Later guys!
Mike

 

i'm actually relieved to hear that one of these idiots on the road actually recieved a much deserved ass kicking. regardless of it was what you would consider it a win.. the fact that idiot was acting so moronic and walked away w/ a bloody noise just brings a vtec-like smile to my face.

i've actually seen something very similar to this happen.. except the guy being challenged by this scum bag chose to stay in the car and ignore him.. which could end up just as bad if the guy decided to take it out on your car. in which case i'd be seeing red.. as would he.

 

Wow Mike,
Remind me not to piss you off at the next meet
In all seriousness I think you've got the right attitude. From what I've seen of you he must have been begging you to thump him. Oh well, when in Rome.

Geordie

 

If this is a support group for Road Ragers I'd like to introduce myself.

I too had a similar road rage incident recently that fortunately didn't end up in anything physical.

I too, like our peace lovin' Greg Stevens, ascribe to the "Who'll care in 2 weeks" philosophy. I generally give a honk, take the finger in reply and blow a kiss. "Forgive thy enemies, it annoys the shit out of 'em" is my motto.

I'm on the way to pick up my S from it's 10K service. I'm driving an HRV loaner(which is a weird looking bitch of a vehicle). This guy in an old Ford Laser (Mazda323 circa 1985) pulls across infront of me about 2 feet and hits the anchors. I brake and honk simultaneously. He gives me the finger, then brakes again - hard. I honk. By this stage he's waving a club lock (steering wheel lock) in one hand and waving a fist with his other (apparently holding the controls of the vehicle is fairly low on his priority list). Must've been something in my wheaties but I'm outraged. You do something wrong and someone honks you, just take it like a human, give an apologetic wave and drive on. Not this guy. He's gotta threaten a complete stranger. I may have been driving a complete nancy vehicle but I could have been a 10th dan Ninjutsu warrior for all he knew.

At the lights I get out of the car. His passenger window is open so he can clearly see the steam coming out of my ears. I told him to get out of the car and bring the club lock with him (it's pretty hard to express the impact with which I delivered this statement in text). I told him where I was going to stick it. He mouthed off a bit, but the fact that I was already out of the car and giving anatomy lessons made him realise (or at least think) I was serious.

BTW, did I mention that this guy was big. I'd say he was about 6'1" and pretty overweight. Well, at least he was bigger than me. And I'm not that Ninjutsu exponent I mentioned before either(I'm not even sure that's the correct spelling). But something between my bravado and my impression of the Incredible Hulk made this guy realise it was better to sit in the vehicle and turn red. Very fortunate for me really, and I spent the next few days on adrenalin overload. Not particularly comfortable.

Another thing I realise now is that, after me getting out of the car, of all the possible outcomes, this was the one with the least damage to me. I could've got the bejeezus beaten out of me, I could be wearing a club lock posterially, I could have been up for assault, I could've been sued to the eyeballs.

If I had the time again I don't think I would do the same thing.

 

can't we all just get along?

 

If you cut your knuckle on his teeth you need a tetanus shot (if you haven't had one in 10 years) and watch for infection. Other than that you are probably OK. Road rage is hard to resist sometimes, 'cause you get so swept up in it. Glad you're alright.

 

Crap where does the time go???

I'm 29 now, and no major road rage hassles to speak of

BTW..It would seem I'm too lazy to post new stuff, so I'm just posting my old stuff..pretty lame eh?

 

Midcore is out in Toronto though, it is an exception there

 

I sounds to me that this little twit brought a knife to a gun fight (comparatively speaking). Never the less, you were lucky. He could have been the one carrying the "gun". The thing is, Mindcore, you have the appearance of a very nice and civilized guy. If you are going to confront someone like this. You have to look menacing. I've perfected the "dirtbag" look.
I've witnessed a lot of road rage when I was younger. In fact, by the time I was 27, I was "packing". A similar incident happened to me. Some idiot came up on me and cut me off. I gave him the salute, etc. He slams his brakes on and proceeds to get out of his car. I get out of mine. A few words were exchanged. He began to approach me. I unsheathed a 14" bayonette (as a possible defense of course). He stopped, got back in his car and took off. IT WAS NOT A PROUD MOMENT FOR ME. I still "pack" but something more legal and more utilitarian. AND I now just roll my eyes at the morons, take a licence plate number just in case. I'm a lot older now but I'm not so sure how much wiser I have become.

 

Mindcore's smackdown