TheX Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Seems it's a problem everywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WatersPark Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 It is shameful that folks can't pack their s#!te out! Spent a couple hours cleaning trash between mopac and Balcones today. I was planning to clear snow downed junipers off the creek side trail in Balcones and ended up with 2 trash bags full. Got the trees cleared too. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted January 17, 2021 Author Share Posted January 17, 2021 Apparently, people in the UK leave their poop bags by the trail too. I'll never understand that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WatersPark Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 There were several. I left the ones at the side of the trail. I'm sure they picked them up on their way back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted January 17, 2021 Author Share Posted January 17, 2021 28 minutes ago, WatersPark said: I'm sure they picked them up on their way back. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circuitbreaker Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 my goal is to pick up one or two pieces of trash every ride. not sure what to do with the poop bags, i'm not gonna put that in my pack. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRider3141 Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 On 1/19/2021 at 11:39 AM, circuitbreaker said: not sure what to do with the poop bags, i'm not gonna put that in my pack. I make my dog carry them until we get to a trash can. I can't for the life of me understand dog owners who are unwilling to deal with their pet's poop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natas1321 Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 I make my dog carry them until we get to a trash can. I can't for the life of me understand dog owners who are unwilling to deal with their pet's poop. I don't know but it is annoying that is for sure Sent from my moto g(7) supra using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
June Bug Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 (edited) So here's the deal. This is such a common issue that there's a Buddhist parable about it from thousands (!) of years ago. As I relate this, I'll add in words parenthetically to make it relevant to the topic at hand. A monk (mountain biker) is irritated by the presence of a bucket of dirty water (poop bags) and a mop (trash) by the door to the meditation hall (trail). Day after day, going in to meditate, he'd be so annoyed and think, "Why doesn't somebody empty this bucket (pick up poop bags) and put the mop (trash) away? It's ruining my meditation." Of course, he has a MAJOR epiphany and realizes that if he's annoyed by it, he can address the issue by emptying the bucket and putting away the mop, which he does, and thereby becomes a much, much happier monk (mountain biker). We can all clutch pearls, whinge and carry on, endlessly fret about all the awful people who are harsh-ing our mellow, but if you don't take action by cleaning it up yourself, it will still be there bothering you. In case you are still wondering, this will not change, ever. That's just how it is, unless you live in the city-state of Singapore, which has insanely draconian laws against littering, spitting, selling gum and other innocuous activities. 10 Weird Laws in Singapore Edited January 22, 2021 by June Bug 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 4 minutes ago, June Bug said: In case you are still wondering, this will not change, ever. That's just how it is, unless you live in the city-state of Singapore, which has insanely draconian laws against littering, selling gum and other innocuous activities. 10 Weird Laws in Singapore Disappointed they don't have public caning for littering. But I still like it: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circuitbreaker Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 i was thinking about adding a quart sized ziplock to my pack specifically for picking up poop bags. ziplock the poop bag, then put it in my pack, seems pretty safe, right? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
June Bug Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 Just now, circuitbreaker said: i was thinking about adding a quart sized ziplock to my pack specifically for picking up poop bags. ziplock the poop bag, then put it in my pack, seems pretty safe, right? This works well in colder weather; when it's hot those bags get RANK if they've been in the sun for a bit. I'd put the poop bag in another poop bag and then put it in the ziplock bag. You may also want to carry disposable gloves for doody bag duty, or maybe some tongs to pick up the bags. Thank you in advance for your service! It will elevate you to sainthood STAT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted January 22, 2021 Author Share Posted January 22, 2021 I police my own dogs poop, I'm not doing it for other people. The only way that works is if you're willing to do it every time you go out...and I'm not willing to do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 (edited) On 1/21/2021 at 7:27 PM, June Bug said: So here's the deal. This is such a common issue that there's a Buddhist parable about it from thousands (!) of years ago. As I relate this, I'll add in words parenthetically to make it relevant to the topic at hand. A monk (mountain biker) is irritated by the presence of a bucket of dirty water (poop bags) and a mop (trash) by the door to the meditation hall (trail). Day after day, going in to meditate, he'd be so annoyed and think, "Why doesn't somebody empty this bucket (pick up poop bags) and put the mop (trash) away? It's ruining my meditation." Of course, he has a MAJOR epiphany and realizes that if he's annoyed by it, he can address the issue by emptying the bucket and putting away the mop, which he does, and thereby becomes a much, much happier monk (mountain biker). We can all clutch pearls, whinge and carry on, endlessly fret about all the awful people who are harsh-ing our mellow, but if you don't take action by cleaning it up yourself, it will still be there bothering you. In case you are still wondering, this will not change, ever. That's just how it is, unless you live in the city-state of Singapore, which has insanely draconian laws against littering, spitting, selling gum and other innocuous activities. 10 Weird Laws in Singapore I am so guilty of this, lol. (pearl clutching) I'm also off the bike for a little bit due to a dance central injury. It is a long story and not that interesting. I suppose I could bring a flask and a bag and invest in my future happiness while recovering. Edited February 3, 2021 by Jessica specificity of guilt. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Got a bunch of trash. Most of the poop bags were by the creek crossing. The thing I wasn't prepared for was the amount of dog poop trail side not in bags. Super gross, I suppose I couldn't see it while I was going fast. There are limits to my altruism. 2 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
June Bug Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Yes, the amount of dog poop in the park is staggering. Years ago I contacted some city entity (water quality control?) about it but there wasn't follow up. I consider it a public health hazard, and when it rains, it's all flushed down to the Colorado, where it becomes a drinking water source for numerous towns downstream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 1 hour ago, June Bug said: Yes, the amount of dog poop in the park is staggering. Years ago I contacted some city entity (water quality control?) about it but there wasn't follow up. I consider it a public health hazard, and when it rains, it's all flushed down to the Colorado, where it becomes a drinking water source for numerous towns downstream. These asshole dog owners that don't pick-up will be the reason they'll eventually have to ban off-leash at places like Walnut Creek. They're the reason it has already gone away at other places. I know some of you are responsible dog owners and like off-leash so it will suck. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
June Bug Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 I realized too late to offer input that the city land being developed as a soccer stadium off Braker would have been put to good use as a mega, super developed dog park. It could have paid for itself by selling passes. I've noted before that population density is increasing at warp speed in north Austin. Big multi-story apartment complexes are springing up off Kramer, Braker and Burnet, on Tech Ridge, along North Lamar and many residents are dog owners. Walnut Creek is the closest park unless they want to go to Balcones District Park. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chongo Loco Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 There’s a nice gated dog park off Howard Ln in a neighborhood just before Dessau. Big gated separate areas for large vs small dogs. It’s the dog owners that prefer the trail. There’s places for dogs, it’s the dog owners that insist on fucking up everyone else’s parks. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throet Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 On 1/21/2021 at 7:27 PM, June Bug said: if you don't take action by cleaning it up yourself, it will still be there bothering you It being there doesn't bother me near as much as knowing some asshole decided it was OK to just leave it there. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted February 12, 2021 Author Share Posted February 12, 2021 6 hours ago, AntonioGG said: These asshole dog owners that don't pick-up will be the reason they'll eventually have to ban off-leash at places like Walnut Creek. They're the reason it has already gone away at other places. I know some of you are responsible dog owners and like off-leash so it will suck. I only walk my dogs on leash, it's just the way I do it. I pick up after my dogs, and carry the bags out. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 2 hours ago, TheX said: I only walk my dogs on leash, it's just the way I do it. I pick up after my dogs, and carry the bags out. Same here. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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June Bug Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 On 2/11/2021 at 2:43 PM, Chongo Loco said: There’s a nice gated dog park off Howard Ln in a neighborhood just before Dessau. Is this for neighborhood residents only? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chongo Loco Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 No idea. Not like anyone pays attention to that. Clearly that group doesn’t care what’s on signage. [emoji849]Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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