View Full Version : Today I Celebrate A Special Day...


TJL
08-10-2003, 04:26 PM
It's an anniversary of sorts...

It was two years ago on this day (August 10) I crashed my bicycle on the corner of 48th and Tenth Avenue.
I broke my left collarbone which required two surgical procedures and stainless steel pins and wires to put it back together again.

I made today extra special by staying the Hell away from my bike - I thought of going for a ride but I really didn't want to jinx myself.

With this in mind, I thought I would pass on to you some important safety tips.

1. Red Means Stop I cannot stress this enough. If you are going to follow any rule in your life, it should be this one.

2. Always Wear A Helmet And I just don't mean while participating in sporting activities. I mean all the time. Some are very stylish and can complement any wardrobe.

3. Cycling Shorts Look Good On Everyone But Me
Not really a safety tip, I have body image issues.

With that in mind, I hope all of you stay safe and use common sense in whatever activities you participate in, or you'll end up like I did; sitting on the couch for ten weeks with your arm in a sling doing nothing but watching TV, going out drinking every night, sleeping late every day, all while collecting disablity.

Stay safe!

TJL - Your Sitcoms Online Safety Buddy

;)

BrandonS
08-10-2003, 04:35 PM
Thanks, Tom.

brownsocks
08-10-2003, 04:45 PM
i was going to go for a bike ride but now im scared;)

and it is pouring down rain:p

PZelda
08-10-2003, 05:01 PM
:rofl: I'll keep that in mind, TJL. Thanks. ;)

Max Whittaker
08-10-2003, 05:24 PM
:lol: Words to live by!





Originally posted by brownsocks
and it is pouring down rain

:faint: Do... Do you want to trade for some sun?

brownsocks
08-10-2003, 05:33 PM
Originally posted by Max Whittaker


:faint: Do... Do you want to trade for some sun?

no but you can have the rain, its been raining for days

ks
08-10-2003, 05:39 PM
:lol: I'll keep that in mind.


Watching TV and sleeping all day...if only there was a less painful way to go about it...at least for a day or two during school.








ks

*InThisMoment*
08-10-2003, 05:46 PM
Thanks, For The Safety Tips. I'll Have To Make A List! :nod:

Max Whittaker
08-10-2003, 06:09 PM
Originally posted by brownsocks
no but you can have the rain, its been raining for days

:bouncers: Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I'll keep an eye out for it! Good bye dryness! Hellllloooo wet! :crazy: :crazy: :crazy: :crazy:

brownsocks
08-10-2003, 06:18 PM
Originally posted by Max Whittaker
:bouncers: Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I'll keep an eye out for it! Good bye dryness! Hellllloooo wet! :crazy: :crazy: :crazy: :crazy:

is it really that dry where you live?

Crimson and Clover
08-10-2003, 06:22 PM
Originally posted by TJL
It's an anniversary of sorts...

It was two years ago on this day (August 10) I crashed my bicycle on the corner of 48th and Tenth Avenue.
I broke my left collarbone which required two surgical procedures and stainless steel pins and wires to put it back together again.

I made today extra special by staying the Hell away from my bike - I thought of going for a ride but I really didn't want to jinx myself.

With this in mind, I thought I would pass on to you some important safety tips.

1. Red Means Stop I cannot stress this enough. If you are going to follow any rule in your life, it should be this one.

2. Always Wear A Helmet And I just don't mean while participating in sporting activities. I mean all the time. Some are very stylish and can complement any wardrobe.

3. Cycling Shorts Look Good On Everyone But Me
Not really a safety tip, I have body image issues.

With that in mind, I hope all of you stay safe and use common sense in whatever activities you participate in, or you'll end up like I did; sitting on the couch for ten weeks with your arm in a sling doing nothing but watching TV, going out drinking every night, sleeping late every day, all while collecting disablity.

Stay safe!

TJL - Your Sitcoms Online Safety Buddy

;)

:lol:Thanks for the tips. I don't own a bike though.

Penny Lane
08-10-2003, 07:05 PM
C'mon Tom, post a pic of yourself in those cycling shorts!:grineyes:

TJL
08-10-2003, 09:10 PM
Originally posted by Penny Lane
C'mon Tom, post a pic of yourself in those cycling shorts!:grineyes:

:spit:

No, I wouldn't want to do anything that would cheapen these message boards.

;)

Brian
08-10-2003, 09:12 PM
Originally posted by Penny Lane
C'mon Tom, post a pic of yourself in those cycling shorts!:grineyes:


:lol:

Ewan's My Man
08-10-2003, 09:41 PM
:rotflmao:

Well...at least you had a good reason to break your collarbone...whenever my sister tells ppl how she broke hers they just laugh...a door fell on her when she was like...4.

I promise I'll take your tips ;)

fr00ti
08-10-2003, 09:44 PM
Originally posted by TJL

3. Cycling Shorts Look Good On Everyone But Me
Not really a safety tip, I have body image issues.



:rofl:

Max Whittaker
08-11-2003, 12:15 AM
Originally posted by brownsocks
is it really that dry where you live?

Always! :stressed: Plus I just love rain! :biglove:

Janice
08-11-2003, 01:43 AM
That was quite an accident. Riding a bike in New York? I knew you were a little off. j/k ;)

Glad you pulled through it okay.