Bicycle ride through hell (hail)

Aug 21, 2010 11:15

I made a mistake yesterday.  I looked at the online radar and thought I picked the right time to ride my bicycle home between the scattered thunderstorm cells.  Forgetting that the radar images are delayed somewhat.  My co-workers said I should "Ride like the wind" - the problem with that is that the wind was going north, strongly, and I wanted to ( Read more... )

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firstofive August 22 2010, 00:47:40 UTC
reminds me a little of the time last summer when we kayaked on a lake and had to come back home into a headwind. I totally wore myself out paddling home and was unable to function normally for the rest of the day. I should have let my brother tow me in.

Hope you recover soon and that your belongings survive in a good fashion after the trauma!

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sidur_mishpacha August 22 2010, 03:13:40 UTC
Your son recommends putting wet electronic items in a bag of dry rice. See if it works...

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carol_da_queen August 22 2010, 04:47:13 UTC
Rosie used a hair dryer to rescue a wet phone...

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Sad norahd August 23 2010, 00:58:01 UTC
Oh, Bruce! That is not only a sad story - of you doing good - but quite scary, also. I wondered what you meant, when you told Hans the water was coming out of your shoes. I sure hope the phone recovers - as well as the items in your wallet. I know money does not mind getting wet - but driver licenses? Not so sure. Glad you are now dry, safe and sound.
Love
Mom

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