Comments

Just one thing wrote on Jul 10, 2009 7:25 PM:

" I know Bobbie and she would have stoped if she new you were broke down and was in need of some help. I guess when she passed by you did not let her know you needed help. OH YA, you already had help comming! "




Rider2 wrote on Jun 16, 2009 4:09 PM:

" Whats the deal? Why is this such a big deal to argue about? She had a personal crisis, it was taken care of. Stop with the pointing fingers at people, we are not in the stone ages, she had a cell phone, made contact for her needs. geez trying to make Joe public responsible is just not right. We are not obligated, we are not heartless, damsel in distress----bet she acts all tough straddled on that bike!! "




Disgusted wrote on Jun 16, 2009 1:56 PM:

" I can understand when the public doesn't stop because it can be a danger in todays times. But to my utter amazement there are even troopers that won't stop! I was stuck last year on the side of the road with a flat tire and it happened to be right in the middle of a speed trap the troopers had set up. For the next two hours I was passed by FIVE troopers rotating between their different positions and NONE of them stopped! Its nice to know that a woman stranded is so well protected. "




Worried wrote on Jun 15, 2009 8:07 AM:

" Its not a matter of being rude, its a matter of safty anymore. I am a young lady myslef amd i try to help as much as possible. But with people being crazy these days, its just not safe to stop anymore. And just about everyone does have cell phones. I actully herd about someone who walked though wasilla with a bunch of drugs and a loaded gun. Can you only imagain. Not safe at all. "




Captian Obvious wrote on Jun 13, 2009 3:23 PM:

" So was it a blue or black sedan that stopped...and was it really three hours? As a motorcyclist myself I find it hard to believe that another bike or two didn't see or signal towards you. If you don't know the lingo whether verbal or through hand signs, ya got what you deserved. Keep riding solo "Gidget" and you'll keep finding yourself in the same situations. Turn in your leathers, your whining is embarrassing. "




Natalie wrote on Jun 13, 2009 11:06 AM:

" I'm sure if she was waving her arms for someone to stop, They would have, but this is Alaska people I've seen plenty of people stopped to see moose, or just resting their butts from sitting to long on a motorcycle seat, if I stopped for everyone doing that I'd waste half a day. So if you need help wave for it. Bring a cell and take personal responsibility and keep your bike in good working order and full of gas if going on long road trips. "




J wrote on Jun 13, 2009 12:14 AM:

" Hate to burst everyones bubble but up and around mile 93 cell connection doesn't always work as a lot of people have problems, AND NOT ALL BIKERS ARE BAD for cryin out loud I have a lot of biker friends and it's more of the look that scares people than anything yeah they wear leather but if u fall off the bike while it's movin it really hurts but doesnt mean you have to be afraid of them , and yeah some look like the hells angels but THERE NOT ALL BAD!!!!! "




NC Southern Hospitality wrote on Jun 12, 2009 7:37 PM:

" For living in such a majestic paradise you all sure must have a lot of crime.
Lord, you live out in the country. Isn't ther any sense of community there where you recognize each other and stop and give someone a ride. So what if her boyfriend didn't come in time. How do you know that he didn't get into some problems or maybe he is a deadbeat that doesn't care about her. Yeah, maybe a lone woman shouldn't stop but really, nobody in 3 hrs. Wouldn't you want someone to stop for you ? "




Ogoshb wrote on Jun 12, 2009 11:43 AM:

" SHE called her boyfriend, he was on his way, God forbid she had to wait!!! What's she mad about? no one jumped high enough for her? This story doesn't merit more days to post on. Pure selfishness and immature. Go throw your fit at your boyfriend he's the one that keep you waiting. "




Forbidden_Flirt wrote on Jun 12, 2009 8:56 AM:

" I have thought about stopping for a motorist, and a hitchhiker.. but i won't do it, for fear of my childrens safety. I have four kids under 10, and if I stop..they could loose their mom, or I could loose them. It's not worth the risk. If there were obvious bodily harm (meaning blooody or obviously damaged body parts - I'd check to make sure they were ok.. then call the Troopers to come help. Even then, it's increadably dangerous. And, my decision is not based on TV shows. Newspaper reports are very valid in this case. "




harvey wrote on Jun 11, 2009 11:10 PM:

" I would like to know if the stranded woman has always stopped for someone on the side of the road?
And another question to all of the people who think that it was wrong for driver's to pass by the stranded woman: Would you stop to help a person at night in downtown Anchorage where gang activity happens? Not many would question caution if the situation was different.
I agree it is sad that people have to think the worst. I believe most people would have stopped if they did not worry for their safety. "




Alaska1970 wrote on Jun 11, 2009 6:14 PM:

" A friend of mine pulled over to help "stranded" motorists and ended up being robbed at gunpoint. I realize this is not the majority, but I won't put myself or my kids at risk of something like that happening.
However, if I do see someone I always slow down and offer to call for assistance, that will get them the help they need. Too bad more individuals didn't do this in this case. A sad day, indeed. "




Oops wrote on Jun 11, 2009 10:03 AM:

" John - rolling down the window was your first mistake! "




John wrote on Jun 11, 2009 1:36 AM:

" If you let fear run your life it will, If we let bad people keep us from doing what is right they have the power over us. I would bet that 95% of the people stranded on the side of the road are ligitamit. Stop living in fear and do the right thing. I have 2 small kids. I may not want to put them at risk, but I would at least roll the window down ask the questions and call for help at the next oppritunity. Some of you are just wrong basing your actions on TV shows. "




Whod have known... wrote on Jun 10, 2009 9:10 PM:

" I'm sure male or female someone would have stopped if you'd signaled them. I've observed many motorcyclists mearly taking a break. (I don't ride, but... believe depending on your position or possibally engine vibration/sound breaks are common.) If your tires not flat or fluids on the ground it may not have been obvious that you needed assistance. I think if you waved to the vehicles as if they were a fellow biker on the road (we auto drivers notice that) someone would have at least offered up their cell phone. "




AlaskanTony wrote on Jun 10, 2009 6:48 PM:

" How the heck are you supposed to tell if a motorcycle on the side of the highway is broken down? Did you have the hood up or something? If I see a bike on the side of the road, I would imagine that person pulled over to drink some water, or change to warmer or cooler riding gear, or perhaaps is waiting for someone (a fellow rider) to catch up to them. Or perhaps they are making a cell phone call. We are not psychic-if you dont have a sign or something, how we know you need help. Doofus. "




NC Southern Hospitality wrote on Jun 10, 2009 5:50 PM:

" Glad to see that I live where common care for others is the norm. When I break down with a flat tire or worse, I have been blessed with a number of cars, DOT personnel stopping to make sure that I am ok. Yes, I believe that there is risk to both the person needing help and the helpers, but breaking down is stressful. Sometimes cell phones don't work or my husband can't here his phone above saws on the job. My husband stops to help folks all the time. "




Gone Home wrote on Jun 10, 2009 5:14 PM:

" I spent 7 years in Alaska. Last year I moved home to PA. When people ask what was the biggest difference I simply tell them it is the people. In PA people care about people and if they are concerned about their own safety they still find a way to help others. Rainboo you stated Thank God she had a cell phone. I Thank God that there are people in this world that still know how to do the right thing. Many of your comments are so sad! "




to Dawn wrote on Jun 10, 2009 12:33 PM:

" Well, you live in Anchorage..not Alaska. You can see Alaska from Anchorage, but Anchorage is just a filthy, crime-ridden, crowded cess pool. Try moving to Alaska; you'll see a big difference. "




Power Wagon wrote on Jun 10, 2009 11:37 AM:

" To those of you speaking of being a 'decent human being' and 'gallantry'...I say again that those things are wonderful and nobody misses the days when you could render assistance without fear of being robbed, mugged, sued or killed more than me. But reality is reality and these days you're taking a risk when you pull over to help. Sad but true. Granted it's not a black and white issue; I would hope that one can typically use common sense to size up a situation if it looks like a safe bet to offer help. "




Rainboo wrote on Jun 10, 2009 10:32 AM:

" Why is it any of our problem? Sure we all are human but why twist this to our problem?? If Bobbie got ahold of someone (boyfriend) she didn't have distress. Too bad that it was a 3 hr. wait, that's still not our problem. I don't see her even writing this, she had it under control. Bobbie's whining that her needs weren't immediatly taken care of, that no one JUMPED - boo hoo. Thank God she had a cell phone or she'd of sued DOT! "




Victimized to many times wrote on Jun 10, 2009 9:49 AM:

" Regrettably the odds of something bad happening anymore are not so slim. In just the last five years, my home has been burglarized twice, and my business robbed twice, and my bank account compromised by people not even in the state (some lucky person got to go to Hawaii on my dime). I work hard, have two jobs, and don't pick hitchhikers. If the person seemed to be in distress, I would call an officer to help, but that is about as brave as I get. Sorry Bobbie. "




Sam Bowl wrote on Jun 10, 2009 9:35 AM:

" Gallantry has all but faded away, Just yesterday, I said hello while passing a woman and she just ignored me; like I was not even there. Why did I even bother? Did you really want help? You could have put your hand up and waved or something like that to get my attention however, If you're just sitting next to your Moped, I would have thought you were resting or something. What was your boy-friend doing that took him three hours to rescue you hum? "




rita wrote on Jun 10, 2009 8:57 AM:

" If you take the A.B.A.T.E. riding class one thinng they stress is that you shouldn't ride alone. WWere you in the ditch, covered with road rash or mechanically broke down? If you want to play with the boys, learn to be prapared. Please don't ride alone, lost a good fried that way. "




TruBornALaskan wrote on Jun 9, 2009 10:31 PM:

" To all who are talk'n smack....Alaska has a state law that states (Loosely) If you see a car broke down you need to offer assistance. This came about after the Grandparents froze to death with their two grandchildren when their car broke down. People drove by and no one checked to see if anyone was in it. I can't beleive that so many of you look at the Karma issue and the boyfriend comments or the one who wrote about being female and equal. How about the human factor? How about knowing the law? How about just being decent? "




lydia wrote on Jun 9, 2009 10:20 PM:

" I have two young children in my car and as much as I'd like to stop to help people the most I do is make a celll call or sometimes stop and make sure people have a cell with them. The risks aren't worth it. On another note I've NEVER had a problem with people here helping me when I had a flat and ran off the road once when I was younger, it was amazing and heartwarming how many and how fast so you need to ask yourself why these amazing people who live here didn't stopnotblameothers. "




lee wrote on Jun 9, 2009 7:50 PM:

" you can think youre politicians and all the money grubbing go happy people for that..used to be I would pick up a hitchhiker and or stranded motorist in a heart beat, however after a friend of mine ended up having to defend himself and had to go against the State because of a bogus report from a over zealous woman who was bent on getting even with any man it changed my attitude in assisting people..to many people have been shafted on false allegations in this state and a lot of people dont want to be in that situation "




Dawn wrote on Jun 9, 2009 7:02 PM:

" Well, this is Alaska. This is the new USA. We live in Anchorage, trying to move ASAP. Here, we've listened for 6 months to a woman in the buildig next door scream most every weekend. Neighbors call APD but they just lie and say there's nothing they can do. At lleast if it's a kid they do those welfare checks. Or if it's a police officer. But one of the nice thing about AK is if it was 2 below, chances are good someone would have stopped for a stranded person. There's a few decent folks left. "




In 2005 wrote on Jun 9, 2009 3:58 PM:

" In 2005 on a cold dark rainy night I hit a moose on Big Lake road. I had my 4 month old grand son in the back seat of my car. When I got out to check on him I could not believe that his window was not broken and there was no harm done to him. Oh, by the way, The first person to pass me by FLIPPED ME OFF. Yeah, I guess I got in his way that night. I must say the # who stopped to help far outweighed that idiot. "




Power Wagon wrote on Jun 9, 2009 11:36 AM:

" Uncle Jed,
I can't believe the editors posted your last blog. That demonstrates a new low in taste, class and disrespect. Many of us have stated a point as to why we no longer assist people on the side of the road. But to insult somebody based on thier looks? And you're snooping around here looking at people's picture on MySpace? Creepy. "




a strong woman wrote on Jun 9, 2009 11:27 AM:

" Bobbie - times have changed. Just because you're a woman you expect people to stop for you?! That's ridiculous. I'm a young woman and I'm fully prepared to take care of myself in any given situation. You want to be treated equally with males yet you complain when no one snaps to your attention. Can't have it both ways. Learn to take care of yourself. And if not, get a man who doesn't take 3 hours to pick you up. Geez. "




Lisnup wrote on Jun 9, 2009 10:28 AM:

" I Think bobbie should apologize for her behavior, sounds like a drama tantrum and very ungrateful spoiled woman. A thank you to those who helped would have come out in Bobbie's favor instead she chose to lash out at those who couldn't help. Pretty selfish and the "KARMA" statement made me believe it. Karma is earned and comes back when you need it, peace out Bobbie of Willow, peace out! "




Decency wrote on Jun 9, 2009 7:29 AM:

" There is a huge difference between picking up a hitchhiker and a person with a broken down motorcycle. Expecially a lady. Times have change. I had a flat when my husband was out of town. I was able to pull into a gas station for air but soon realized the tire needed to be changed. I had 2 young kids in the car and asked 2 different men to help. Both told me no. My husband would never do that if asked. I ended up calling a tow truck and problem solved. "




the boyfriend wrote on Jun 9, 2009 7:06 AM:

" took three hours?

displacing blame doesn't work.

start by askiing your "man" why he took so long.

Geesh, lady. "




Uncle Jed wrote on Jun 8, 2009 11:47 PM:

" Your picture on facebook looks kind of like a meth addict or crackhead. I wouldn't stop either. Just being honest. "




Barley bob wrote on Jun 8, 2009 7:50 PM:

" You had to wait three hours after calling your boyfriend? Sounds like a new boyfriend is in order along with a new bike. "




Vern Smith wrote on Jun 8, 2009 6:15 PM:

" First aid/CPR class at work. We were warned that a new danger exists. Someone will fake a heart attack of just lay down and play "unconscious." You stop to help, being trained in CPR and such, and when you bend over the "victim" to check his vitals, some joker whacks you from behind and then both get up and run off with your wallet. Doesn't get much sicker. Can you blame us for being wary? "




Power Wagon wrote on Jun 8, 2009 3:11 PM:

" The last time I relented and offered a person a ride, I had to place my hand on my firearm, pull over and tell the person to get out. Hard to soften up after that. "




Rainboo wrote on Jun 8, 2009 2:55 PM:

" Hmm, YOU got ahold of your boyfriend, YOU had to wait 3 hours, YOU remember better days? If YOU weren't in harms way and help was coming what's the problem? YOU seem to be high maintenance for YOU-R problems, don't blame society that we didn't come running. "




Valley Kid wrote on Jun 8, 2009 12:56 PM:

" I would probably not have stopped if I just saw a motorcycle on the side of the road. I would have stopped if you were waiving your arms or something. RDQbl "




CantBeTooCareful wrote on Jun 8, 2009 12:33 PM:

" Two or three years ago, my husband, who travels all over the state for 6 months a year for business and often picked up hitchhikers, almost stopped for a young man hitchhiking with a backpack on the Kenai Peninsula. For some reason, he decided against it. Two days later, we saw an article in the paper where that young man had murdered the fellow that DID stop, and then he stole the man's pickup truck. We just can't do like we did when I was a kid in Alaska. Too risky. "




Too bad... wrote on Jun 8, 2009 11:09 AM:

" As much as I hate to say it: I wouldn't stop. I see many hitchhikers and stranded motorists on the side of the road every day. I want to help. Really I do. But this world has become a scary place. While I would tend to agree that the odds of something "bad" happening are slim to none, is that risk worth a few lost karma points? Its a tough choice. "




Oops wrote on Jun 8, 2009 7:41 AM:

" Karma is given before received, maybe the honk was to acknowledge we see you but can't help. Not all who passed are not at your disposal. Karma. Stay safe and positive we all have needs. "




jp wrote on Jun 8, 2009 7:36 AM:

" well, thanks to all the lawyers , and scumbaggedly people in the world these days, one must err on the side of caution. You could be some kind of serial killer, or something! Or you could be one of the ones who would instantly accuse a male stopping as a "sexual predator" and without any evidence whatsoever, have the person locked up, and prosecuted, for merely stopping by to see if you were okay.
Moral to this story;
always be prepared to take care of yourself, because you are the only one you can truly count on! "




Well...... wrote on Jun 7, 2009 6:05 PM:

" It would be nice if people could stop and render assistance, however in the world we live in today, you never know who's in real need or who's running a scam. You can't be too careful. It's not 30 below zero, the weather has been mostly sunny, no one is going to potentially risk their lives for someone who isn't in a dire situation. It is sad that that is how the world is today. The most I'd do today is call the troopers to assist someone. "




Sob Sob continued wrote on Jun 7, 2009 1:52 PM:

" Also, Please don't say "Karma", because it was probably karma that left you broken down in the first place and no one stopping to check on you!!! Count your blessings that you have friends, because I am sure you are upset at the ones that didn't answer their phones. They are probably tired of hearing your whining too! One more thing, don't want to wait forever, get AAA, works like a charm, even at mile 110. "




Sob Sob wrote on Jun 7, 2009 1:47 PM:

" Most of us that passed you by also remember a better day. At mile 93, you are not exactly in the best part of Alaska. I would have stopped had you have waived me down and acted like you needed help. I see motorcyclists stopped all the time, sometimes taking pictures, sometimes smoking. It is sort of embarrassing that you took the time to write this and I am a little disappointed with myself that I took time to read this! It isn't like your bike was on its side and you were in the ditch! "




Power Wagon wrote on Jun 7, 2009 12:58 PM:

" and I remember a day when you could pull over to help somebody without fear of the person pulling a gun on you, men coming out of the brush to steal your car, or getting sued by the person you were trying to help when there's an accident or some such. I used to always be the one to pull over and help, but society has become so nuts and litigatious now that I can't risk it anymore. "




Oops wrote on Jun 7, 2009 8:31 AM:

" Karma back to you! You only get what you give. "




Call 911 wrote on Jun 7, 2009 8:28 AM:

" If your a female stranded on the road call 911. You're in emement danger when you are alone here. believe me. "




Same here wrote on Jun 7, 2009 8:25 AM:

" On a dark snowy night I had 20 cars edging up behind me. A cloud of snow boiled in front of me as I press lightly on the brakes not being able to see. A cow moose and calf fell onto the hood of my car. I was going so slowly that no one was hurt and the moose got up and jogged away. I pulled over into a lighted area to check out the car. 10 cars passed one guy on his cell phone. I too thank the one woman who stopped. "




Alaskalivedotnet wrote on Jun 7, 2009 1:24 AM:

" Let me tell you a little story related to your 3 hour wait for a motorist to stop and offer help.

When I was a teen, I use to hitchhike all across the nation of America. Hitchhiking was commonplace back then and one could always see someone hitchhiking.
Many nice people picked me up and gave me ride.

Then, when I got older...after watching many, many television shows like, NYPD Blue..Heat of the Night... and such... and having children, my children, when I see someone stranded I don't Stop. Too scared of trickery. Times have changed. "