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Helmet saves my head
We have a lot of downed trees around here (NYC) because of storms. So
this morning I'm heading off to work and passing through my local park, on one of the thin asphalt paths. One big branch of a tree has fallen over and is blocking part of the path, but there is just enough room to squeeze by without hitting the mud. As I pass and duck under the leaves, there is a solid THOCK as my helmet bashes some branch that I didn't see. I didn't feel much but judging by the sound, I would have certainly felt it without the helmet. Not exactly a life saver, but I was happy that I was wearing the helmet today. Please, no flame war intended, and for short rides I do go without the helmet. But this once it did come in handy. |
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"dgk" wrote in message ... We have a lot of downed trees around here (NYC) because of storms. So this morning I'm heading off to work and passing through my local park, on one of the thin asphalt paths. One big branch of a tree has fallen over and is blocking part of the path, but there is just enough room to squeeze by without hitting the mud. As I pass and duck under the leaves, there is a solid THOCK as my helmet bashes some branch that I didn't see. I didn't feel much but judging by the sound, I would have certainly felt it without the helmet. Not exactly a life saver, but I was happy that I was wearing the helmet today. Please, no flame war intended, and for short rides I do go without the helmet. But this once it did come in handy. You thought there would be less trees falling over in a park? Just wondering. Sorry NY is getting bad weather. I like your story. |
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dgk wrote:
We have a lot of downed trees around here (NYC) because of storms. So this morning I'm heading off to work and passing through my local park, on one of the thin asphalt paths. One big branch of a tree has fallen over and is blocking part of the path, but there is just enough room to squeeze by without hitting the mud. As I pass and duck under the leaves, there is a solid THOCK as my helmet bashes some branch that I didn't see. I didn't feel much but judging by the sound, I would have certainly felt it without the helmet. Not exactly a life saver, but I was happy that I was wearing the helmet today. Please, no flame war intended, and for short rides I do go without the helmet. But this once it did come in handy. Here we go... ROTFL (Stick it in RBT for some /real/ fun!) |
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Another helmet thread ruins RBM [Was: Helmet saves my head]
dgk wrote:
We have a lot of downed trees around here (NYC) because of storms. So this morning I'm heading off to work and passing through my local park, on one of the thin asphalt paths. One big branch of a tree has fallen over and is blocking part of the path, but there is just enough room to squeeze by without hitting the mud. As I pass and duck under the leaves, there is a solid THOCK as my helmet bashes some branch that I didn't see. I didn't feel much but judging by the sound, I would have certainly felt it without the helmet. Not exactly a life saver, but I was happy that I was wearing the helmet today. Please, no flame war intended, and for short rides I do go without the helmet. But this once it did come in handy. Now you've done it... Paul D Oosterhout (from SAIC) |
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dgk wrote: :: We have a lot of downed trees around here (NYC) because of storms. So :: this morning I'm heading off to work and passing through my local :: park, on one of the thin asphalt paths. One big branch of a tree has :: fallen over and is blocking part of the path, but there is just :: enough room to squeeze by without hitting the mud. As I pass and :: duck under the leaves, there is a solid THOCK as my helmet bashes :: some branch that I didn't see. :: :: I didn't feel much but judging by the sound, I would have certainly :: felt it without the helmet. Not exactly a life saver, but I was happy :: that I was wearing the helmet today. :: :: Please, no flame war intended, and for short rides I do go without :: the helmet. But this once it did come in handy. |
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On Mon, 24 Jul 2006 19:45:41 GMT, "Bill Sornson" wrote:
dgk wrote: We have a lot of downed trees around here (NYC) because of storms. So this morning I'm heading off to work and passing through my local park, on one of the thin asphalt paths. One big branch of a tree has fallen over and is blocking part of the path, but there is just enough room to squeeze by without hitting the mud. As I pass and duck under the leaves, there is a solid THOCK as my helmet bashes some branch that I didn't see. I didn't feel much but judging by the sound, I would have certainly felt it without the helmet. Not exactly a life saver, but I was happy that I was wearing the helmet today. Please, no flame war intended, and for short rides I do go without the helmet. But this once it did come in handy. Here we go... ROTFL (Stick it in RBT for some /real/ fun!) Or don't, so that the killfiles don't have to be adjusted to zap yet another h-word thread. -- Typoes are a feature, not a bug. Some gardening required to reply via email. Words processed in a facility that contains nuts. |
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On Mon, 24 Jul 2006 19:18:37 GMT, "trino"
wrote: "dgk" wrote in message .. . We have a lot of downed trees around here (NYC) because of storms. So this morning I'm heading off to work and passing through my local park, on one of the thin asphalt paths. One big branch of a tree has fallen over and is blocking part of the path, but there is just enough room to squeeze by without hitting the mud. As I pass and duck under the leaves, there is a solid THOCK as my helmet bashes some branch that I didn't see. I didn't feel much but judging by the sound, I would have certainly felt it without the helmet. Not exactly a life saver, but I was happy that I was wearing the helmet today. Please, no flame war intended, and for short rides I do go without the helmet. But this once it did come in handy. You thought there would be less trees falling over in a park? Just wondering. Sorry NY is getting bad weather. I like your story. Not just NY; it seems that weather is really weird around the country. I suppose global warming could be the culprit. Whatever, we've sure had lots of intense thunderstorms lately. I kind of like them since they're entertaining but the winds are doing in the trees. |
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Helmet saves my head
"dgk" wrote in message ... We have a lot of downed trees around here (NYC) because of storms. So this morning I'm heading off to work and passing through my local park, on one of the thin asphalt paths. One big branch of a tree has fallen over and is blocking part of the path, but there is just enough room to squeeze by without hitting the mud. As I pass and duck under the leaves, there is a solid THOCK as my helmet bashes some branch that I didn't see. Or perhaps you did see it, it being right in front of you, but misjudged how much to duck, in spite of a lifetime of honing your instincts I didn't feel much but judging by the sound, I would have certainly felt it without the helmet. Or perhaps your head, without a helmet, would have been smaller, you would have ducked the correct amount, and not hit the branch at all. Not exactly a life saver, but I was happy that I was wearing the helmet today. Please, no flame war intended, and for short rides I do go without the helmet. But this once it did come in handy. Hmm. Perhaps. Jeremy Parker |
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