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06-07-2011, 09:29 PM

#131

katigirl

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Way to go-have quilt will travel. lol.

06-07-2011, 10:12 PM

#132

shnnn

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Terryl

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThayerRags

Helmets not required in Oklahoma. Quilting Class is just a few blocks away. People seldom wear them around here, unless they're riding at highway speeds out of town.

CD in Oklahoma

Helmets are not required in Florida either, I told ex-husband if he was wearing his helmet and had an accident, I would stand by him, as long as he needed, if he wasn't wearing his helmet, I would walk away and leave him on the spot. (No, that's not why he's my ex) My best girlfriend was riding without her helmet, lost control, crashed and 3 days later died. Left behind a 10 year old son. I truly do believe in freedom of choice, but I think we should consider the consequences also.

but it was her choice, and her consequences - what right do you or I or anyone else have to make that choice for her?

06-07-2011, 11:14 PM

#133

ashlett

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Great, I love it.

06-08-2011, 03:50 AM

#134

christinetindell

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I'm an ICU nurse in a level 1 trauma center and every time I see a biker without a helmet, I know I have job security!!! That may be offensive to some, but here in suburbia, it is a fact of life.

06-08-2011, 04:33 AM

#135

Gramma

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My son had a motorcycle accident a few years back. He was wearing a good bell helmet. He has a couple of problems. He can work & lives by himself. Best of all he is alive!!!! He hit a tree head on! The accident was not his fault. Excavating dug up across the road & did not fill back in properly. They & the city were held responsible. Police said he was NOT going too fast. They had no signs or barracades!!!! He is doing very well now.

Like I said he is alive.

06-08-2011, 04:45 AM

#136

Snappy

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Scary with no helmet.

06-08-2011, 05:04 AM

#137

lheartsl

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I know in some states you are not required to wear one.....

06-08-2011, 05:07 AM

#138

Up North

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I think most of us that are concerned about the helmet come from states with helmet laws. Michigan requires it I know Ohio does not. It is just strange to us to see someone riding without one. I am sure she is careful and is doing what she wants.

06-08-2011, 06:07 AM

#139

4girlsmimi

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Love your ride! I ride behind my husband. We made a promise to our kids (grown) that we would always were a helmet. Perhaps you could make a "quilt" cover to slip over your helmet, so you wouldn't mind wearing it to quilt class. (just and idea) Just ride safe and enjoy!