survival story

[Ronald Criswell]

When I used to do a lot of dirt riding, we maintained a steady beer diet throughout the ride. Never hit a tree, but I did attempt to climb an impossible hill well oiled. The bike was sober and didn't have the elevated confidence I did. It turned around and went back down (vertically). I broke my ankle (Ugh) but kept on riding needing more pain killer. When the pain killer wore off, I had to see the Doc in the emergency room. Criswell

On Sep 19, 2006, at 9:36 PM, Don S wrote: > If you want to learn how to fall and have fun doing it, take up > drinking. > > Was so effective that I decided it best to stop. The drinking part > was OK. Can't say the same for the falling. > > Don > > Andrus Chesley wrote: > > > Take up rollerblading. You will swiftly learn how to fall > > Can you believe I was advised to take Judo for the same reason way > back in '59 for the same reason. It did help on my many exceeding > traction trials. > > '43 Andy in Louisiana > '00 KLR650 > '02 R1150GSA > '03 Chevy Truck > > > --------------------------------- > Get your email and more, right on the new Yahoo.com > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Pat]

Some wise person once said, "It takes a day to walk the distance you can ride in an hour." Of couse that assumes you can still walk . . . Here's a story of some experienced and very lucky DS riders. Lessons??? http://www.dirtfocus.com/photos2003/09-28_MacCain/mccain_index.htm http://www.dualsport-sd.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=287 Just like a flight, boat trip or back country hike - DO leave word with someone where you plan to ride and when you expect to get back! A map and GPS coords are even better. 10 essentials, WATER! Cell phone - (very rare signal in the boonies). Portable CB or FRS radio - (short range) OK but leave a check-in channel and time (i.e. on the hour, etc.). Ride safe - to ride often! Pat M Pac-NW Y2K