: We think it will never happen to me.
: We just don't realize how very close we always are to death and
: destruction.
: Were' just a big bag of water with sticks holding us up.
: A saw blade, a wheel off the road, or a flip into ice water, and
: we're in deep trouble.
: All you have to do is watch that crazy home video show to wonder
: how many of us survive.
: I was in a motor cycle accident when I was 17 and would be dead if
: I hadn't had a helmet on.
: As is was I almost died and ended up with a short leg for the rest
: of my life. I never looked at things the same.
: Here in Maine motor cyclists don't wear helmets. Hit your head on
: anything lately?
: I wish they didn't have to pass a law, but if it will save one
: life, it's worth it.
: Just think about those two young women.
: Like Clint said in "Unforgiven", "taken away all
: they had and all they ever will have"
: Be careful out there. Guide others.
: Rob
I general passing extra laws just makes more work and does little. Can't protect people from themselves.
Bill H.
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Rob Macks / Laughing Loon CC&K -- 5/18/2010, 12:48 pm- Re: Off Topic: Cold water, Poor Judgement, Novice
Bill Hamm -- 5/20/2010, 12:42 am- Re: Off Topic: Cold water, Poor Judgement, Novice
Rob Macks / Laughing Loon CC&K -- 5/19/2010, 8:14 am- Re: Off Topic: Cold water, Poor Judgement, Novice
Robert N Pruden -- 5/31/2010, 9:31 pm- Re: Off Topic: Cold water, Poor Judgement, Novice
dave g -- 5/22/2010, 11:21 am- Re: Off Topic: Cold water, Poor Judgement, Novice
Rob Macks / Laughing Loon CC&K -- 5/22/2010, 12:45 pm- Re: Off Topic: Cold water, Poor Judgement, Novice
Bill Hamm -- 5/23/2010, 12:40 am- Re: Off Topic: Cold water, Poor Judgement, Novice
Bill Hamm -- 5/23/2010, 12:38 am - Re: Off Topic: Cold water, Poor Judgement, Novice
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Rob Macks / Laughing Loon CC&K -- 5/19/2010, 9:30 am- Re: Off Topic: Cold water, Poor Judgement, Novice *LINK*
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 5/19/2010, 9:01 am - Re: Off Topic: Cold water, Poor Judgement, Novice
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Terry Harper -- 5/19/2010, 6:47 am- Re: Off Topic: Cold water, Poor Judgement, Novice
Robert N Pruden -- 5/18/2010, 11:38 pm- Re: Off Topic: Cold water, Poor Judgement, Novice
dave g -- 5/18/2010, 7:46 pm - Re: Off Topic: Cold water, Poor Judgement, Novice
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