tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post8454965348324160573..comments2024-03-25T17:55:06.688-06:00Comments on Thankful Me: Ten Things of Thankful: Down but Not Dead EditionKristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-19326811437777730292016-09-30T18:30:40.800-06:002016-09-30T18:30:40.800-06:00What a story you've got to tell. Motorcycles f...What a story you've got to tell. Motorcycles frighten me, but I know many people love them. There are all kinds of dangers out there. Just glad it wasn't worse and that you could be there to comfort him. Nice that you are being made aware of his recovery. Would ease the mind I'd imagine, after seeing that happen to someone.<br />Happy 1st Birthday to your grandson.Kerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07162949369536716651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-16510046784925024932016-09-30T15:30:06.433-06:002016-09-30T15:30:06.433-06:00Whew! I'm so glad everyone was safe. I have fr...Whew! I'm so glad everyone was safe. I have friends and relatives who ride motorcycles and they will all tell you that proper attire can save life and limb! Whew!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11765055414561998856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-55169409478474842782016-09-28T08:34:51.580-06:002016-09-28T08:34:51.580-06:00Yes, splitting lanes is driving between the cars, ...Yes, splitting lanes is driving between the cars, and it is legal here in California. However, the SUV that was crossing a double yellow line was acting illegally. No matter who was in the right or in the wrong, though, it was the motorcyclist who suffered. <br />Christian's mom continues to update me, and it sounds like he is improving--probably not as quickly as he would like, but he is making progress.Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-87895107970146893882016-09-28T01:11:33.310-06:002016-09-28T01:11:33.310-06:00Being a biker myself (or I wás, once) this sounds ...Being a biker myself (or I wás, once) this sounds like stuff nightmares are made of. I have no idea what you mean by splitting lanes, but I guess it's got to do with driving between the cars? Not a smart thing to do and here you can see why. I hope he will be allright. You are the kindest people when it comes to helping others. Biancahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13124458364369038191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-28325107660958213742016-09-26T10:04:27.213-06:002016-09-26T10:04:27.213-06:00I'm so sorry about your cousin and his wife. ...I'm so sorry about your cousin and his wife. That new law sounds very dangerous. (Though I don't drive a motorcycle, and my cars are heavy enough to trip the sensor, I have been at intersections where the turn light never changes, so I understand the frustration--but still, it sounds dangerous.) <br />Christian's mom has been updating me. His right hand was badly broken, but the surgeon was awesome. Prayers are still appreciated, as he still has other injuries to his leg, and, of course, recovery will take a while. Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-83253381305771800642016-09-26T09:38:24.455-06:002016-09-26T09:38:24.455-06:00Terrifying! So glad he seemed reasonably OK and th...Terrifying! So glad he seemed reasonably OK and that you and John and the others who stopped were there to help so quickly. Unbelievable! Motorcycles scare the hell out of me; a cousin's wife died on the back of a motorcycle and very nearly him, too. Terrible. And I just heard the radio talking about something passed by our state recently allowing drivers to proceed through a red light intersection as though it's a stop sign as long as the way is clear. It has to do with cyclists whose vehicles are too light to trip the traffic light sensor and they wait there forever. somehow, I see this being a very bad thing in an already dangerous driving state.<br />The rest of your list is all kinds of awesome, too! Have a great (and safe) week. Keep us posted on Christian?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-73308709739904028752016-09-25T08:30:21.207-06:002016-09-25T08:30:21.207-06:00There were lots of people that stopped and helped;...There were lots of people that stopped and helped; I think we were all shook up a bit, but none as much as Christian, of course. His mother actually called me yesterday; she said she'll keep me posted on his recovery. Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-48068487530590351382016-09-25T08:21:36.781-06:002016-09-25T08:21:36.781-06:00Wow that is so scary. Thankfully you guys were the...Wow that is so scary. Thankfully you guys were there to help him and that he is OK. There have been a lot of motorcycle fatalities as of late in our area on the county roads because cars are not watching for them. <br />And I missed talk like a pirate day...arggghhh :)Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08050335567456721813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-36835545698458032062016-09-25T08:02:24.546-06:002016-09-25T08:02:24.546-06:00While it was definitely frightening for us, I'...While it was definitely frightening for us, I'm sure it was even more so for Christian.Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-4915901278383034782016-09-25T06:29:37.037-06:002016-09-25T06:29:37.037-06:00Wow, Kristi. How frightening for you guys, but ho...Wow, Kristi. How frightening for you guys, but how wonderful to be able to help in a situation that could have been catastrophic and tragic. My prayers for Christian. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-72217260134251011852016-09-24T22:51:58.948-06:002016-09-24T22:51:58.948-06:00It was terrifying! The whole experience seems a bi...It was terrifying! The whole experience seems a bit surreal. <br /><br />As for the pirate talk, I only used an "ahoy" or two and called it good. ;-)Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-6277323862470855172016-09-24T22:46:03.340-06:002016-09-24T22:46:03.340-06:00With the exception of the SUV driver, I think EVER...With the exception of the SUV driver, I think EVERYONE stopped to help. And yes, it is very scary!Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-7680532451126100462016-09-24T18:07:42.776-06:002016-09-24T18:07:42.776-06:00The motorcycle incident sounds perfectly terrifyin...The motorcycle incident sounds perfectly terrifying. I am so glad it was no worse than it was.<br />Talking like a pirate day sounds like one of those things that starts off really fun and gets exhausting fast! Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03485338098212307793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-23163251430029504442016-09-24T15:48:05.840-06:002016-09-24T15:48:05.840-06:00Gosh, it's SO scary, isn't it, how a perso...Gosh, it's SO scary, isn't it, how a person's entire life can be changed or ended in the blink of an eye...and to come close to a situation like that, even when the outcome has been as good as possible, is a profoundly affecting thing. I'm SO glad Christian was ok, and that you both were around to help.<br /><br />Thank goodness for people like you, who stop and help :)Lizzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17480448062269641320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-75618920224047293922016-09-24T14:19:13.642-06:002016-09-24T14:19:13.642-06:00It certainly could have been worse. His mother ca...It certainly could have been worse. His mother called me this morning, and promised to keep me updated on his condition. He remains in our prayers.Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-68739034854727909882016-09-24T10:36:12.352-06:002016-09-24T10:36:12.352-06:00Motorcycles are often missed in mirrors and at int...Motorcycles are often missed in mirrors and at intersections. Wyoming DOT has been running a lot of public service ads to look and look again - check for motorcyclists. <br /><br />Christian had guardian angels on the road that day!Tired Teacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17285635623675889289noreply@blogger.com