Wow, scary! I'm glad you are ok, and that the driver stopped.
I like the idea of the index cards and pen on the bike. I'll have to do that, too.
Heal well, and good luck with a new bike!
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10-12-2006, 07:15 PM #1
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10-12-2006, 07:39 PM #2
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Thank goodness you are ok! And it sounds like you learned a valuable lesson from this --> pause and look/make eye contact before proceeding.
Wishing you a speedy recovery. Those bruises hurt!
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10-12-2006, 08:34 PM #3
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I'm glad you're okay Kellichou. Enjoy the new bike shopping, and remember to remain alert to any pain onset and to act quickly if you feel something. Good that you had an 'emergency bag'!!
Your story convinces me that I'll stick to my decision NOT to use crosswalks. On the bike, I don't think there's safe. I'd rather take the lane. At busy intersections, that might mean taking the whole lane to make sure no smart-@$$ tries to make a right-turn in front of me...
Let us know how your next commutes go!!
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10-13-2006, 12:04 AM #4
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Ouch, Kellichou. I empathize - I know just what that rush of adrenaline and fear and anger feels like...
BTW, Your cat sounds fun
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10-13-2006, 03:15 AM #5
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Glad you are okay and that the humans were reasonable (even if the felines were their weird normals selves
). WHEW!!
(But this is why paths have a significantly higher risk factor than on-road facilities... those intersections!)
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10-13-2006, 05:50 AM #6
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Glad you are okay
Glad you are okay - and I sure hope he pays for your bike - sounds like the driver is trying to be accountable for his actions (so many people are not these days).
Good for you trying to memorize the license number! You never know if they are going to stop or not. I got hit by a young girl a few years ago and she was not going to stop but another motorist that saw the accident drove up beside her and that made her feel like she had to stop. It was a good thing cause i ended up sitting backwards from her on the ground and had not gotten up yet from the ground.
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