Finally after putting it off long enough ( for fear of turning into a bearded, knee mashing niche whore) I finally popped my ss cherry. JUst a local jaunt around some near by woods, and as much as I hate to admit it, i **** loved it.
Anyway before I get crucified for the above statement, before starting the ride I glanced a quick look at the map and found a new BW so though I'd give it a pop. So find the BW, bimbling along and time is 8:40pm and starting to get a but dusky, 15 min of light left..
Come to a crossroads of farm tracks and about ot shoot off when a young ish lady ( 22?) with a dog asks me if I know where X road or Y street is as she's a bit lost and needs to get back to her dads house on X road/ Y steet, and it'll be getting dark soon.
No, I know the general area/ direction I'm heading in but street names, two hopes. I offer to walk the rest of the B/Way as it'll lead out to a road, and has to be better than stuck in the middle of nowhere.
I suggest maybe a torch or even a mobile could have helped her a bit here.
I then asked which direction she came in from. Blank looks and a classic reply, 'I was just following the dog, but he's hopeless at directions'.
Walked with her down the B/W , and **** me, 10 mins later it comes out onto the street she was looking for. I suggested a map next time, but not to let the dog read it..
@ tree-magnet !!
