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Re: [ST] Suicidal Squirrel
- Subject: Re: [ST] Suicidal Squirrel
- From: "Jim Leach" <leachsr@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 8 Sep 2004 22:35:51 -0400
Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 2004 12:23 PM
Subject: Re: [ST] Suicidal Squirrel
> This is sick. To kill an innocent animal is sad. Steve, by killing this
> creature you screwed up, in a big way. What will you do differently going
> forward to avoid similar incidents? Sorry, but killing innocent creatures
> and then bragging about it paints a pretty sad picture of humanity. Here's
> an idea. Next time you see a creature by the side of the road, slow way
> down. That's what I do, and it works.
>
>
You're kiddin' us right ?
Around here if you slowed to avoid hitting something as small as a squirrel
you'd be run over by the moron behind you who doesn't even see you never
mind the squirrel !
I'm sure there is some sort of math equation involving your velocity and
mass, the mass of the animal you are about to hit and the proximity of the
nearest moron that produces a "risk factor" that flashes through your head
just prior to impact.
I haven't quite figured out the math for the following:
Direct sea gull strike in the chest at 65MPH end result broken leg , major
rash and dead bird. I still hate sea gulls.
Big, fat porcupine meets right boot at approx 70 MPH (during avoidance
maneuver) end result ride 20 miles to nearest garage to borrow pliers to
remove quills from boot and foot, have doctor examine right knee for
ligament damage. Porky parts don't smell good after cooking on your exhaust
system for 20 miles.
FREAKIN' big moose meets Ford van carrying racing bikes at approx 60MPH end
result van is totaled, driver battered and bruised, partner asleep on bunk
breaks arm on way through windshield, moose staggers off into woods. Up in
northern Canada is a place called "Moose Factory" maybe it went there for
repairs. Lesson to learn : moose ALWAYS win.
Lightweight rider (younger days) and BSA meet 80 LB. sheppard at
considerable rate of knots. end result rider and BSA part company,
rider achieves "W" shape while setting new altitude record and proving value
of helmet through 1 point landing. Following moron runs over BSA killing it
instantly. dog died also.
lemme know if some one figures it out.
Jim L '00 RS
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