RE: [RBW] Re: Well, Damn

2014-09-08 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
: Re: [RBW] Re: Well, Damn Thanks everyone for the kind words. It's a bit sad we live in an adversarial sort of culture, because it's really easy to see this incident from both sides. That said, I *was* going straight and the car entered my space, so... In any event, I'm going to spend a few

Re: [RBW] Re: Well, Damn

2014-09-08 Thread Bill Lindsay
Tom, my friend. I'm really sorry for the pain and guilt you must be feeling. I'll try to help you make something good come out of your experience by promising that I will recommit myself to being as careful as I can be when I'm behind the wheel. Thank you very much for sharing it. Bill

Re: [RBW] Re: Well, Damn

2014-09-08 Thread Deacon Patrick
Och, Tom! I am so sorry you are experiencing the guilt of what happened. Perhaps it's ignorance on my part, but I have a hard time picturing anyone on this group being an unconscientious driver. Granted I do not ride in very populated areas, so the volume of traffic I have to contend with and

Re: [RBW] Re: Well, Damn

2014-09-08 Thread Patrick Moore
:* mason-hill-rabble-rousers-fan-c...@googlegroups.com *Subject:* Re: [RBW] Re: Well, Damn Thanks everyone for the kind words. It's a bit sad we live in an adversarial sort of culture, because it's really easy to see this incident from both sides. That said, I *was* going straight and the car

Re: [RBW] Re: Well, Damn

2014-09-08 Thread Chris Chen
, September 07, 2014 5:54 PM *To:* rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com *Cc:* mason-hill-rabble-rousers-fan-c...@googlegroups.com *Subject:* Re: [RBW] Re: Well, Damn Thanks everyone for the kind words. It's a bit sad we live in an adversarial sort of culture, because it's really easy to see

RE: [RBW] Re: Well, Damn

2014-09-08 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
To: rbw-owners-bunch Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Well, Damn One has to exercise reasonable care and the bar for this is quite high when we drive a 2 ton vehicle at speeds far above what is normally human. That said, we live in an imperfect world and no one, I repeat no one, can expect to be fully alert

Re: [RBW] Re: Well, Damn

2014-09-08 Thread Patrick Moore
, September 08, 2014 1:52 PM *To:* rbw-owners-bunch *Subject:* Re: [RBW] Re: Well, Damn One has to exercise reasonable care and the bar for this is quite high when we drive a 2 ton vehicle at speeds far above what is normally human. That said, we live in an imperfect world and no one, I

Re: [RBW] Re: Well, Damn

2014-09-07 Thread Ron Mc
there's no milk in horchata - at least there's not supposed to be http://noshon.it/blog/2013/07/how-to-make-authentic-mexican-horchata/ Christopher, wishing you healing and safety. Same for your bike... On Saturday, September 6, 2014 11:04:51 PM UTC-5, Manuel Acosta wrote: Bah. On the

Re: [RBW] Re: Well, Damn

2014-09-07 Thread Eunice Chang
Well, damn indeed. I'm glad you're okay, Chris. Based on previous experience, definitely take the insurance route. Riv may be able to give you an estimate for repairs. Wishing you a speedy recovery, -E. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners

Re: [RBW] Re: Well, Damn

2014-09-07 Thread Bill Gibson
We are the place for good advice on this sort of thing! I especially agree with the two Patricks. Our legal/medical/insurance system is built on short-term adversarial relationships, but this kind of accident can be long-term life changing, especially if you feel like jumping up after being hit

Re: [RBW] Re: Well, Damn

2014-09-07 Thread Chris Chen
Thanks everyone for the kind words. It's a bit sad we live in an adversarial sort of culture, because it's really easy to see this incident from both sides. That said, I *was* going straight and the car entered my space, so... In any event, I'm going to spend a few minutes today to take parts off

Re: [RBW] Re: Well, Damn

2014-09-07 Thread 'jinxed' via RBW Owners Bunch
VERY glad to hear you are doing as well. If you need my 57 Hilsen frame and or fork on free loan till your's is sorted, let me know. I'll could have it in transit tomorrow or tuesday. Keep up the mending. On Sunday, September 7, 2014 3:53:57 PM UTC-6, Christopher Chen wrote: Thanks everyone

Re: [RBW] Re: Well, Damn

2014-09-07 Thread Chris Chen
Oh my god Jinxed that makes me want to cry. I'll be riding the chicken once my new helmet gets here, so I'm good. But THANK YOU! On Sun, Sep 7, 2014 at 2:56 PM, 'jinxed' via RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com wrote: VERY glad to hear you are doing as well. If you need my 57

Re: [RBW] Re: Well, Damn

2014-09-07 Thread Andrew Marchant-Shapiro
Given the look of that impact, check the front hub carefully before using it to rebuild a wheel...you may need a new Schmidt. On Sunday, September 7, 2014 6:00:27 PM UTC-4, Christopher Chen wrote: Oh my god Jinxed that makes me want to cry. I'll be riding the chicken once my new helmet gets

Re: [RBW] Re: Well, Damn

2014-09-07 Thread Matthew J
Thanks everyone for the kind words. It's a bit sad we live in an adversarial sort of culture, because it's really easy to see this incident from both sides. That said, *was* going straight and the car entered my space, so... Don't even let yourself feel even a bit at fault. Left turning

Re: [RBW] Re: Well, Damn

2014-09-07 Thread Bill Lindsay
Dang, that mighty Homer is used up. R.I.P. Homer. Bummer. :-( I'd rather see a hundred crumpled Homers than a single broken bone on you, CC. I'm super grateful for that. There's a sign on the display Hunqapillar at Bike Book and Hatchet that reads. This is a Bicycle. Bicycles have no

Re: [RBW] Re: Well, Damn

2014-09-06 Thread cyclotourist
At least you got a milkshake out of it! Take it easy and recover wholly! Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Sat, Sep 6, 2014 at 8:40 PM, lungimsam john11.2...@gmail.com wrote: I hate when people on bikes get hit by cars, because it

Re: [RBW] Re: Well, Damn

2014-09-06 Thread Manuel Acosta
Bah. On the plus side horchata milkshakes do have special healing properties. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to