tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20974756.post4095345259957485851..comments2024-03-27T10:09:12.524+00:00Comments on HERBIE!: Towpath Idiot of the Year AwardNeil Corbetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06198251427537653059noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20974756.post-82171044529098270732016-10-27T07:17:35.677+00:002016-10-27T07:17:35.677+00:00Re camera mounts, if you want user experience of &...Re camera mounts, if you want user experience of 'screws in bone' I suggest Guy Martin as a source of current information.<br />More seriously, the Police around Derbyshire, and I think in other areas as well, have settled on body cams as being the most practical choice. I'm not sure (no research) whether they clip on clothing, as the radios, or if they have a separate harness to go over whatever other clothing is worn.<br />Obviously, standing square on to the miscreant brings you the best shot.<br />Keep up the good work!!Davidsshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04950943791137165619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20974756.post-48177910041645525622016-10-25T22:45:23.043+00:002016-10-25T22:45:23.043+00:00Marilyn, yes we have been discussing the dash came...Marilyn, yes we have been discussing the dash camera idea, perhaps mounted on Jena. As there are often three or more of us, we can't all wear cameras. Not sure either how we would screw one into my skull��Herbie Neilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16159526146136750929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20974756.post-82434807463973604092016-10-25T19:24:09.952+00:002016-10-25T19:24:09.952+00:00Neil, That is very scary! Awful to think that ther...Neil, That is very scary! Awful to think that there are such mean and nasty people around with no concern about another's safety.<br /><br />I suggest a go-pro camera mounted on your head - sort of like a dashcam to record miscreants. That way there is no argument/dissension re what colour his hoodie was or his eyes, height etc.<br /><br />Glad you are OK - shaken but not stirred!<br /><br />Cheers, MarilynMarilyn, nb Waka Huiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09485346080040799974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20974756.post-4339769931437145382016-10-24T22:04:18.409+00:002016-10-24T22:04:18.409+00:00What a terrible thing that man did, Neil. He was p...What a terrible thing that man did, Neil. He was playing a very dangerous game there! You were not the idiot and he was worse than one.Vallypeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309284606572565277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20974756.post-40214251845491224712016-10-24T15:12:40.453+00:002016-10-24T15:12:40.453+00:00Sorry to hear if your altercation. But, good for y...Sorry to hear if your altercation. But, good for you, on standing your ground and at least trying. As a towpath user, this has happened to me more times then I care to remember. <br />My best course of action, was whilst with a group of friends (who just shrugged their shoulder on seeing the approaching motorbike) , I took such a stance as you... I was fortunate the miscreant stopped, but misguidedly shouted at me to stop..<br />It may be worth noting, I am a middle aged, short, fat, grey haired lady with a walking stick, and was as mad as hell with both him, and the inaction of my fellow towpath users. So, I duly informed the young gentleman, he had two choices. 1) to remove both himself and his motorbike from the towpath, or 2) have the keys removed from his bike, where upon he was welcome to go fish for them from the canal, and shortly after his bike and himself would be joining the keys in the canal. <br /><br />He decided that he would get of his motor bike and walk it back to the nearest towpath exit. He was aged around 40. Never had any more trouble on that particular stretch from motor bikes again. Now cyclist are a different matter......Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com