I recently went clipless--what an adventure! I haven't had the big fall......yet--partially because my cycling buddy occasionally reminds me to remember to unclip as we're slowing or about to stop. I've been riding with old-fashioned toeclips during most of my adult cycling life, and they were easy to remember because I could always feel the pressure of the strap around my feet. With clipless, there's no pressure to remind me that my feet are attached to the bike, so I have to be extra careful.

DDH, your tone is humble but not daunted--good for you--pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and get back in the saddle. Yeah, easy for Miss-I-Haven't-Fallen-Yet to say, right? I'm sure my time is gonna come......