numeniusa
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Ralf!

I'm kind of ashamed of my tawdry mind at times. The things I am wondering about that teddy...
Oh, and what a lovely bum she has
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I don't think my balance is nearly good enough for that!
Ralf!![]()
I'm kind of ashamed of my tawdry mind at times. The things I am wondering about that teddy...
Oh, and what a lovely bum she has![]()
Just lean back, I will try to grab you!
Nothing to be ashamed about
Good morning and Happy Saturday Numi
Hope you are having a wonderful weekend![]()
Try? TRY??
Wait, let me put my helmet on first![]()
I got one for you; I never bother to wear it here; just take my chances.
She never, ever cycles or skis without wearing a helmet.
I think I have this conversation about once a week
Which side of the conversation are you on, base?
I choose to wear a helmet, even though it's not compulsory in my country. My neurosurgeon friend's sheer horror at the thought of people not doing, given what she has seen in her career, that definitely feeds into my choice, though.
And she cannot actually physically watch children on un-netted trampolines, again because of the life-changing injuries she's treated.
Which side of the conversation are you on, base?
I choose to wear a helmet, even though it's not compulsory in my country. My neurosurgeon friend's sheer horror at the thought of people not doing, given what she has seen in her career, that definitely feeds into my choice, though.
And she cannot actually physically watch children on un-netted trampolines, again because of the life-changing injuries she's treated.
Out here, on the county roads, I go to the ditch weekly, to avoid getting run over. U gotta have a rear view mirror on your bike, and be quick! Kind of a challenge. Then when the kids get out of school at 3:15; watch out!
I put a helmet on skiing a few years ago, and am very happy I did (I think I've hit my head once since then - and it wasn't very hard, so I was fine)
For a long time I fought the trend of people wearing helmets and wanted to be the tough guy who didn't need one. The event that actually convinced my was an eye injury in a hockey game a few years ago. Guy ended up ok, but almost lost an eye.
You can be injured skiing or biking, through no fault of your own. It doesn't have to be because you're reckless, or stupid, or have bad technique, or make an error. The potential for serious injury is there though a freak incident due to the nature of the activity.
The adjustment period to getting used to it was also almost zero, and you quickly don't even notice a difference (except on a very warm day)
When a risk can be so easily, cheaply, and comfortably reduced, there is no point for the extra risk. It's not necessary.
more flowers for NUMI
Hi Numi,
I see you are very busy on this rainy Sunday. Well, it's rainy here.
I wanted to stop in and say Hello, but also to say: First, I completely agree with your neurosurgeon friend. Helmets and seat belts should always be properly adorned. They do save lives. Secondly, avoid the trampoline for young children with or without a netting. That's the end of my public service announcement.
Lastly, and this is more along the Lit themed posts...I love the word impaled and all it implies. Your blurb on its use made me want to be impaled!
Hope all is well.
p.s. I can't wait to read your fantasy post. You know I love your writing and story telling abilities. Enjoy your evening.
Me too - I never wore a helmet to ski, and then there was the horrible death of Natasha Richardson after a very unserious-seeming fall, a long conversation with my neurosurgeon friend about it all, and in all conscience I couldn't cycle in a helmet and ski without after that.
You're right, it isn't about you, or your skills, or your abilities, it's about random accidents, other people and things you just can't predict or control. Why wouldn't you protect yourself the best you can?
And my husband loves it that previously I would take forever to get all my complicated neck warmer, headband, hat arrangements in place just so at the top of the slope, whereas now I just clip up my helmet chinstrap and I'm off!
The helmet is so much more convenient and comfortable than I ever would have thought before. Keep my goggles in place much better as well.
The Natasha Richardson death effected a lot of people's thoughts I've spoken to (even more for me as I have been down the trail where she crashed).
I'm glad the attitude has changed to where my friends and I encourage friends to make the smart decision, rather than try to look tough. The change in attitude in the US has been amazing for the better. Seemed similar when I was in Europe as well. All good news.
Indeed! And speed marshals help too, although that doesn't seem to have taken off as much in Europe yet.![]()
I bet you weren't expecting to be discussing helmets on your first day back
Or at least, not that kind of helmet![]()