Chris AND Tom
Thanks for reminding us all what it's like to be on both sides. I've
been in a car more than I'd like lately, and shudder when I recognize how
much our view of the world changes when we're looking through a windshield.
I'm committing to be a more visual driver and a more visible rider.
Bill
On Saturday, September 6, 2014 10:01:26 PM UTC-5, Christopher Chen wrote:
>
> My Hilsen is out of commission for a little while.
>
> Heading on NW Broadway towards the bridge, at Flanders, when a silver VW
> Golf making a left turn hits me. I go up and over and make a nice dent on
> the windshield. Roll back down when the car stops and land on my feet (like
> a cat!) and walk away, a bit dazed.
>
> Cops show up, we have a party with the firefighters, ambulance comes and
> leaves. Witness gives his story, all the data gets swapped.
>
> Front rack is bent, front fork is askew, wheel is tacoed, but everything
> is fixable.
>
> Police officer gives me a ride back to my apartment (hey it turns out cops
> carry bikes on their cars all the time, by fitting the wheels between the
> grill and the big external bumper on the front).
>
> X-rays turn out okay, no fractures. Everyone at the hospital was great. It
> was about 8 hours ago and I'm just coming down from the endorphins. I got a
> malt milkshake (horchata cookie!) to celebrate.
>
> Oh yeah, and my helmet is all cracked up. I'll be fine though.
>
> Anyway, keep an eye out there...
>
> Cheers
>
> cc
>
> still picking pieces of windshield glass out of his hair
>
> --
> "I want the kind of six pack you can't drink." -- Micah
>
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