tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253938106369044295.post933839300011655330..comments2023-12-25T09:58:39.392-05:00Comments on Surfie Says: And This Is Why I Always Wear a Helmet: My First Motorcycle CrashSurfiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11669534977712083199noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253938106369044295.post-18138994788750108352011-03-20T17:13:47.606-04:002011-03-20T17:13:47.606-04:00Margaret - Yes, I was out there by myself. I'...Margaret - Yes, I was out there by myself. I'm still trying to learn how to ride so I'm not ready to go out in traffic. There is a loop near my neighborhood that only has a handful of houses, some of which are still under construction, so there aren't very many options for help. But people also use the loop for walking their dogs, riding bikes or skating, and running. My neighbor was out walking her dog after the accident happened and while I was waiting for Sam to get to me. She offered to help but there wasn't much she could do, and I told her I already had a friend on the way so she didn't need to get her husband as she had also offered. <br /><br />I was torn between being glad nobody saw me wipe out and wishing someone was there who was strong enough to help me pick up my bike! :)Surfiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11669534977712083199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253938106369044295.post-51836499787606257682011-03-20T15:55:37.242-04:002011-03-20T15:55:37.242-04:00Wow! Thank goodness you're okay! Were you out ...Wow! Thank goodness you're okay! Were you out there by yourself? I mean, did nobody stop to help?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11145627510439227985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253938106369044295.post-62716593807685533782011-03-10T21:30:01.555-05:002011-03-10T21:30:01.555-05:00Marvin - She's just under 400 pounds. Not as ...Marvin - She's just under 400 pounds. Not as heavy as some bikes, but it's still a lot of weight! Yes, I think once you wreck with your helmet it is supposed to be replaced. <br /><br />I'm sure the guy was very grateful that you didn't run him over! He was probably hurting enough already.Surfiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11669534977712083199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253938106369044295.post-1669213905837016482011-03-10T09:36:25.874-05:002011-03-10T09:36:25.874-05:00I'm glad you're not hurt worse than you ar...I'm glad you're not hurt worse than you are! I didn't realize Molly was so heavy. Thank goodness for helmets and pegs. I think you're supposed to replace your helmet now, aren't you?<br /><br />I once watched a guy on a bike wipe out right in front of me on a patch of sand at the bottom of an entrance ramp to the highway. He gave it just a little gas as he turned, and the rear wheel went right out from under him sideways. Thankfully I was quick on the brake, or I would have run over him.Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10651926840296438477noreply@blogger.com