adampj Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 I'm sure we've all had those "YES!" moments. Achieving near impossible feats. What was yours? Mine: 1. Getting on an EUC, persevering through every knock and fall and confidently enjoying every minute of it. 2. Turning up at Domino's Pizza for my collection order (to very puzzled staff) and successfully making it all the way home without dropping it... WIN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rehab1 Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 My proudest moment was racing a peds patient around the parking lot. My impossible ‘yes’ feat was riding 1/4 mile back to my truck after shattering my humerus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanCar Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 There was a lot of adrenaline rush learning to ride. I'm in the over 50 club, so it was quite a thrill. Now I'm trying to learn to go backwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Circuitmage Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 1) My first fall with proper safety gear (on my 16S) where I landed correctly on my knees without injury (on dirt). 2) Sliding a few inches on loose dirt without losing balance (18L). 3) Everyday I catch the train with seconds left to spare, knowing I'd otherwise be like the behind me that is shouting curses and wondering why I tried to run the whole time to catch a train that was destined to leave right before I show up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyTop Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 I was a Good Samaritan: A group of retired gentleman had reserved a pavilion for an event that was way down by the river. They did not realize that it did not have vehicle access and they had to carry a pickup truck load of goods a 1/4 mile down a hill. I carried charcoal, ice, cooler, and drinks down to the pavilion for them. It took about 10 trips. In the end only 8 of them had to carry anything down and thankfully did not have to go back up for seconds. I was a Jerk with something to prove: I chased down and passed a mountain bike rider that said that my contraption was not fit for a mountain bike trail. He passed me going down hill and I passed him going back up. The trail was a loop. But I like Rehab1’s story better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rehab1 Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 3 minutes ago, RockyTop said: I was a Good Samaritan: A group of retired gentleman had reserved a pavilion for an event that was way down by the river. They did not realize that it did not have vehicle access and they had to carry a pickup truck load of goods a 1/4 mile down a hill. I carried charcoal, ice, cooler, and drinks down to the pavilion for them. It took about 10 trips. In the end only 8 of them had to carry anything down and thankfully did not have to go back up for seconds. You were a good boy! Hopefully the gentlemen invited you to the event after all of that. I tired just thinking about all of your trips. 6 minutes ago, RockyTop said: I was a Jerk with something to prove: I chased down and passing a mountain bike rider that said that my contraption was not fit for a mountain bike trail. He passed me going down hill and I passed him going back up. The trail was a loop. If I can finish your story: The biker then feel off of the mountain as I passed him. I threw him a rope and pulled him to safety. I like your story more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Svanfelt Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 I was riding to my destination, the Museum of Maritime History in the city of Kotka Finland. Then I saw two athletic youngsters who showed up their skate board tricks to a group of young girls. The boys had naked upper bodies and I had all my safety gears on me + an fullface helmet. So I stopped for a couple of seconds beside them and did some quick pirouettes to both right and left with my KingSong. The girls started screaming "look at that guy, look at that guy, he looks really cool!" The athletes looked at each other and one of them said "Oh no! I've had enough, let's go home!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rehab1 Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 1 hour ago, dismason said: The girls started screaming "look at that guy, look at that guy, he looks really cool!" The athletes looked at each other and one of them said "Oh no! I've had enough, let's go home!" So how young were these screaming fans? There must be more to this story that your not telling us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyTop Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 2 hours ago, Rehab1 said: You were a good boy! Hopefully the gentlemen invited you to the event after all of that. I tired just thinking about all of your trips. The large bags of charcoal and ice were very easy to carry. I carried 4 twelve packs at a time and was very afraid I was going to tear a box at any moment. The hardest thing to carry was the 48 quart cooler 3/4 full of meats. I regularly carry tool bags and tools while riding an EUC so I knew I could do it. When I saw an empty truck I turned right and continued on my way. Three hours later on my return trip they flagged me down and gave me two pounds of BBQ pork. They had already carried the few items left over back to the truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rehab1 Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 52 minutes ago, RockyTop said: The hardest thing to carry was the 48 quart cooler 3/4 full of meats. That would have made a great photo. 54 minutes ago, RockyTop said: When I saw an empty truck I turned right and continued on my way. Three hours later on my return trip they flagged me down and gave me two pounds of BBQ pork. Very nice of them. They probably told their grand kids about how you saved the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Schultz Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 Best moment was when I managed to go in circles for over 5 minutes, followed by figure 8s after endless 5 meter only (more or less) straight lines that lasted 5 seconds each. Another great moment is youngsters on their hoverboards watching you pass by crying something like « way stylish, sir!!! » (« trop, stylé m’sieur » in French...). Makes me grin over and over again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Svanfelt Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 11 hours ago, Rehab1 said: So how young were these screaming fans? There must be more to this story that your not telling us. The problem with the youth today is that they look so old (older people look so young (especially if they are riding an EUC)). But I think they were aged between 16-18 years. So I did not take the helmet off me, in that case they would be scared and say: Oh no, it's someone's grandfather! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elder Meat Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 7 hours ago, dismason said: I did not take the helmet off me, in that case they would be scared and say: Oh no, it's someone's grandfather! It would have been a great way to break some age stereotypes if you removed your helmet, smiled and said thanks to the girls... and then grinned at the boys as you put your gear back on and rode off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxkan Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 On 10/29/2018 at 12:55 PM, Circuitmage said: 3) Everyday I catch the train with seconds left to spare You're asking for trouble man... Rush is the main reason of a lot of accidents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Circuitmage Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 14 hours ago, maxkan said: You're asking for trouble man... Rush is the main reason of a lot of accidents LOL, wow...coincidence. Yesterday i had my first fall not wearing knee pads. One knee is banged up again...moderate pain today. I was going to too quickly into the train ramp and did not turn fast enough. Although I was slowed down to almost a stop, my foot pedal caught the side of the rail and down I went! Now wearing knee pads again! I was just not paying attention...really my fault for being stupid. I usually am not rushing to train as it only takes me 3 or 4 minutes to get there. Just nice to know I don't have to rush to get there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adampj Posted October 31, 2018 Author Share Posted October 31, 2018 1 hour ago, Circuitmage said: LOL, wow...coincidence. Yesterday i had my first fall not wearing knee pads. One knee is banged up again...moderate pain today. I was going to too quickly into the train ramp and did not turn fast enough. Although I was slowed down to almost a stop, my foot pedal caught the side of the rail and down I went! Now wearing knee pads again! I was just not paying attention...really my fault for being stupid. I usually am not rushing to train as it only takes me 3 or 4 minutes to get there. Just nice to know I don't have to rush to get there. Ouch! Fingers crossed for a swift recovery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Circuitmage Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 On 10/31/2018 at 11:43 AM, adampj said: Ouch! Fingers crossed for a swift recovery! Yup. 2 days with bandage on, letting it air out now. Starting to heal. A nice 3" by 3" scrape off my skin. At least I can still walk and EUC! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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