Blowing your nose

Kenneth Clements said:

I've noticed several cyclists this weekend ejecting mucus from their noses by pressing one side of
the nose and blowing hard into the open air which I find revolting.. This is of particular concern
to me as I seem to be behind them at the time (yes I know I should ride faster). One cyclist
wasn't even riding . I would no more do this while cycling than I would anywhere else I have no
difficulty in fishing a handkerchief from my back pocket and using it while on the move. After all
it's not as if they're professionals in the Peloton.

Perhaps you saw me last night! Apart from being very inconvenient to use frequently while cycling,
one hankercheif can only take so much! Unfortunately some of us generate so much nasal output that
we'd have to carry around thirty hankies. I agree it looks revolting but it has to be done if one
has a continually runny nose. I try and "blow snot" when no-one else is looking - especially when no
pedestrians are around, and as it's mostly watery stuff, really, there's hardly a health hazzard.

~PB

Kenneth Clements said:

I've noticed several cyclists this weekend ejecting mucus from their noses by pressing one side of
the nose and blowing hard into the open air which I find revolting.. This is of particular concern
to me as I seem to be behind them at the time (yes I know I should ride faster). One cyclist
wasn't even riding . I would no more do this while cycling than I would anywhere else I have no
difficulty in fishing a handkerchief from my back pocket and using it while on the move. After all
it's not as if they're professionals in the Peloton.

Ken.

I confess to sniffing and spitting...I aim for trees (quite tricky at above 15mph)

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Perhaps you saw me last night! Apart from being very inconvenient to use frequently while
cycling, one hankercheif can only take so much! Unfortunately some of us generate so much nasal
output that we'd have to carry around thirty hankies. I agree it looks revolting but it has to be
done if one has a continually runny nose. I try and "blow snot" when no-one else is looking -
especially when no pedestrians are around, and as it's mostly watery stuff, really, there's
hardly a health hazzard.

~PB

Maybe it's time you got a helmet mounted mirror or one of those "Reevu" helmets so you can make sure
there's noone behind you!

The thought of being hit by one of those is very nasty indeed. 8-(

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Perhaps you saw me last night! Apart from being very inconvenient to use frequently while
cycling, one hankercheif can only take so much! Unfortunately some of us generate so much nasal
output that we'd have to carry around thirty hankies. I agree it looks revolting but it has to be
done if one has a continually runny nose. I try and "blow snot" when no-one else is looking -
especially when no pedestrians are around, and

as

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it's mostly watery stuff, really, there's hardly a health hazzard.

~PB

Yep, I'm completely guilty too! On my 120k club ride this morning I'm sure I shed a few hundred
grams of the nasty stuff.

If the suns behind you it makes a great picture as you look over your shoulder and see it
beautifully backlit!

In our small group (8-15) we have an unwritten rule that you pull in close to the kerb before
'unloading', it's very rare that anyone gets a backfire...but it does happen occasionally :-)

I'm not apologising for my behaviour, I could do a lot worse, trust me!

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Mark (MSA)

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Kenneth Clements' email hidden in said:

I've noticed several cyclists this weekend ejecting mucus from their noses by pressing one side of
the nose and blowing hard into the open air which I find revolting.. This is of particular concern
to me as I seem to be behind them at the time (yes I know I should ride faster). One cyclist wasn't
even riding . I would no more do this while cycling than I would anywhere else I have no difficulty
in fishing a handkerchief from my back pocket and using it while on the move. After all it's not as
if they're professionals in the Peloton.

I am very guilty of this but I don't personally consider myself to be a health hazard 'cos the snot
always ends up landing on my left shoulder.

Love and snot from Rich x

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I've noticed several cyclists this weekend ejecting mucus from their noses by pressing one side of
the nose and blowing hard into the open air which I find revolting.. This is of particular concern
to me as I seem to be behind them at the time (yes I know I should ride faster). One cyclist
wasn't even riding . I would no more do this while cycling than I would anywhere else I have no
difficulty in fishing a handkerchief from my back pocket and using it while on the move. After all
it's not as if they're professionals in the Peloton.

Ken.

I suggested renaming our group "The Snot-Dodgers". No one took the hint. They still do it, without
checking behind or allowing for the wind. I don't ride with that group now. Too sticky.
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Kenneth Clements said:

I've noticed several cyclists this weekend ejecting mucus from their noses by pressing one side of
the nose and blowing hard into the open air which I find revolting.. This is of particular concern
to me as I seem to be behind them at the time (yes I know I should ride faster). One cyclist
wasn't even riding . I would no more do this while cycling than I would anywhere else I have no
difficulty in fishing a handkerchief from my back pocket and using it while on the move. After all
it's not as if they're professionals in the Peloton.

Ken.

It is not often I have to blow on the go, but if I have to, I do. When seagulls and pigeons splat on
you, it is said to bring one luck. Any thoughts on being on the receiving end of a fellow cyclist?
(lol) I would say it is unfortunate!

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I have no difficulty in fishing a handkerchief from my back pocket and

using

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it while on the move. After all it's not as if they're professionals in

the

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Peloton.

I'd need a hanky the size of a spinnaker to soak up my nasal discharge. I've contemplated adapting a
Camelback to store aforementioned goo and recycle it as a moisture retentive potting compost
additive. How's that for greenness?
:-)

In all seriousness, the gripe is a petty one. Why not practice the technique and try to get a clear
shot with no remnants sticking to your cycling shirt. I was immensely proud the first time I
achieved a snot free top.

Kenneth Clements said:

I've noticed several cyclists this weekend ejecting mucus from their noses by pressing one side of
the nose and blowing hard into the open air which I find revolting.. This is of particular concern
to me as I seem to be behind them at the time (yes I know I should ride faster). One cyclist
wasn't even riding . I would no more do this while cycling than I would anywhere else I have no
difficulty in fishing a handkerchief from my back pocket and using it while on the move. After all
it's not as if they're professionals in the Peloton.

Ken.

After years of messing around with hankies and tissues I adopted the one nostril closed blowing
technique and have never looked back (I nearly always ride alone, so only covert wheel suckers will
get hit). As it happens I used the same technique this evening on the drag lift at the ski slope in
Castleford.

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VERNON LEVY must be edykated coz e writed:

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I have no difficulty in fishing a handkerchief from my back pocket and

using

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it while on the move. After all it's not as if they're professionals in

the

Quoted message said:

Peloton.

I'd need a hanky the size of a spinnaker to soak up my nasal discharge. I've contemplated adapting
a Camelback to store aforementioned goo and recycle it as a moisture retentive potting compost
additive. How's that for greenness?
:-)

In all seriousness, the gripe is a petty one. Why not practice the technique and try to get a
clear shot with no remnants sticking to your cycling shirt. I was immensely proud the first time I
achieved a snot free top.

You could always keep it for people who need mucus transfusions.

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Ian

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After years of messing around with hankies and tissues I adopted the one nostril closed blowing
technique and have never looked back (I nearly

always

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ride alone, so only covert wheel suckers will get hit). As it happens I

used

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the same technique this evening on the drag lift at the ski slope in Castleford.

What's the ski slope like at Castleford? Busy? Expensive?

Vernon in Leeds

VERNON LEVY said:

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After years of messing around with hankies and tissues I adopted the one nostril closed blowing
technique and have never looked back (I nearly always ride alone, so only covert wheel suckers
will get hit). As it happens I used the same technique this evening on the drag lift at the ski
slope in Castleford.

What's the ski slope like at Castleford? Busy? Expensive?

Vernon in Leeds

At 9:30 Sunday night it was not busy, at one point there were only 7 of us on the slope. For one
hour recreational skiing it cost me £20, its £30 for 2 hours. This included rental of skis, boots &
sticks but with no discount if you use your own. I'd call this expensive but the facility is
fantastic and only 25 mins from home. I have used the one at Tamworth a few years ago, Cas has
better snow, at least last night it did, no ice and two proper drag lifts. I'll go again maybe once
or twice a month, I'd love to go weekly like I used to on the dry slope in Sunderland but I can't
find that sort of money on a weekly basis. Staff were friendly and informal, no electronic
turnstiles like in Tamworth just manual checking of tickets.

The entire complex is fantastic too, worth a look even if you decide not to ski, late last night
though most things were shut. I am not sure how secure the parking is, that would be my only worry,
but thats always a worry these days.

Check out the website www.xscape.co.uk from where you can go to the Cas site and book online. I have
no affiliation with the company, just enthusiastic about healthy sporting activities.

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MSeries said:

After years of messing around with hankies and tissues I adopted the one nostril closed blowing
technique and have never looked back

It's the never looking back that can be the problem...

However, I use it as around this time of year it's entirely possible a hankie will end up *far* more
revolting than the hankie-less method. You have to be *slightly* more careful on the 'bent, mind,
but as long as you are it still works. And if you do look behind, then move appropriately and use
the apposite nostril, anyone who is just behind should stay out of the stream.

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As it happens I used the same technique this evening on the drag lift at the ski slope in
Castleford.

I was using it walking to work this morning. If I'm outside, pretty much. I carry a hankie for
indoor use and more elaborate cleaning, but outside using a hankie is just a way of getting a damp
snotty rag to put in your pocket.

Pete.
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I was using it walking to work this morning. If I'm outside, pretty much. I carry a hankie for
indoor use and more elaborate cleaning, but outside using a hankie is just a way of getting a damp
snotty rag to put in your pocket.

Pete.

That is absolutely gross. You should be ashamed of yourself. And you work in a hospital. You should
know better. Keep your snot and germs to yourself and use hankies. Haven't you heard of paper ones?

Ach y fi. I feel quite disgusted.
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Michael MacClancy said:

That is absolutely gross. You should be ashamed of yourself. And you work in a hospital. You
should know better. Keep your snot and germs to yourself and use hankies. Haven't you heard of
paper ones?

Paper hankies? *brilliant idea* for your pocket on a bike when it starts drizzling a bit... (not!)

But on the health grounds and working in a hospital, is it better that I leave my snot in the grass
outside, or wrap it up in my pocket and bring it in to the air-conditioned area where all the ill
people with depressed immune systems are?

Pete.
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That is absolutely gross. You should be ashamed of yourself. And you work in a hospital. You
should know better. Keep your snot and germs to yourself and use hankies. Haven't you heard of
paper ones?

You would not like china where it is quite normal to hawk it all back and spit, and where using a
handkerchief is a definate "no-no"!

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Michael MacClancy said:

That is absolutely gross. You should be ashamed of yourself. And you

work

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in a hospital. You should know better. Keep your snot and germs to yourself and use hankies.
Haven't you heard of paper ones?

Paper hankies? *brilliant idea* for your pocket on a bike when it starts drizzling a bit... (not!)

You said you were walking into work.

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But on the health grounds and working in a hospital, is it better that I leave my snot in the
grass outside,

You could put it in a bin outside.

or wrap it up in my pocket and bring

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it in to the air-conditioned area where all the ill people with depressed immune systems are?

What do you do with your snot when you're in the hospital? Do you go outside to evacuate your nose?
Anyway, the only way to stop the ill people getting your germs via the air conditioning would be to
stay away from work. Do you stay at home every time you get a cold?
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Michael MacClancy said:

You said you were walking into work.

I am. I use the system that works for the bike because the key point is "outside", not "bike".

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You could put it in a bin outside.

I could, but that's just a waste of paper. I'd sooner be environmentally friendly and have my mucus
go straight into the ecosystem instead of having time and energy wasted transporting it to a
landfill site where it will do less good, aside from the waste of paper to stare with.

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What do you do with your snot when you're in the hospital? Do you go outside to evacuate
your nose?

No, I use my hankie. And by not using it outside, it doesn't get overloaded and Seriously Icky.

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Anyway, the only way to stop the ill people getting your germs via the air conditioning would be
to stay away from work. Do you stay at home every time you get a cold?

No I don't, but there's no reason to bring in more than necessary by wrapping them up and putting
them in my pocket (not exactly a Level 5 Containment System).

Pete.
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No, I use my hankie. And by not using it outside, it doesn't get overloaded and Seriously Icky.

Don't you have a handy office radiator to dry it on?