A BICYCLE DEBATE AND A FOOTNOTE!
Tackling a philosophical debate while having skilled care Physical Therapy carried out on my right shoulder was part of how I spent last night. One of my Physical Therapists and I were discussing the fascinating people I have enjoyed meeting who attend PT with me. I digressed and asked her if she recalled the debate two of my PT's (who are serious cyclists) had about hypothetically being hit by a car while cycling from either the rear or head-on. Each took an opposing view. -
Physical Therapist Number 1 opted to be hit by by a car traveling at 80 miles per hour from the rear. He supported his argument by stating that Physics was on his side. In other words, if he was traveling 40 miles per hour and was struck by a car traveling at 80 miles per hour, his feeling was that his odds of surviving were better because the actual impact would be mitigated by half, given his speed.
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Physical Therapist Number 2 took the opposing view. In his argument, he stated that he would rather be hit head-on by a car traveling 80 miles per hour while pedaling a bicycle. His rationale was that being hit from the front would enable him to "decide" to what extent he wanted to be banged-up. This would be undertaken by "assessing the situation quickly" and steering his way out of danger. When I told him that this is a strategy used by BMW in a television commercial, Physical Therapist Number 1 laughed and suggested that what his colleague really meant was that he would "throw his bike down in a ditch" (assuming there was a ditch conveniently located nearby) and avoid being hurt as badly, "or something like that". The debate was left unresolved. I'll update you as this story develops further...
Life has many nice surprises. Last night, I also learned that my summertime Blog post ("The Spirit of Jamaica") honoring my good friend, First Officer Handel Wellington is featured in the News Briefing section of The Organization of Black Pilots at http://www.obap.org. Thanks, guys!
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IT'S TUESDAY!
posted by Michael Manning @ 2:49 AM
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Sometimes you see the crash coming, but are powerless to stop it.
I hope your shoulder is healing up properly!
Congrats on the recognition of your article! Well done!
It is Tuesday. That means taco for dinner in this neck of the woods!
ditto on the shoulder thoughts. and for the record, how about NOONE gets hit by any more cars!
ooh but i love a good argument.
YAY article.
D-Man: Well, one of the guys felt you could use the steering and then throw down the bike and thus try and "limit" hiow hurt you get. It was a lively debate, and these are good guys. But I Agree with you!
3 Magpies: Thanks for that sentiment! It was a major "event" as I am told. But it will take time to heal it and we will get there. Have a nice Tuesday! :)
Girl Rants: This brought a great deal of pride to my buddy and we stay in touch. He is really living his dream and takes the time to speak to anyone about their dreams, be it a cabin cleaner or an interested person in an airport. He is a good guy! Stay warm and know I send you my best! :)
Hello Michael :-) Long time for me :-) I have been thrown into a crazy whirlwind of working 6 full days a week plus homelife.But that is still no excuse-I know. So today I have dropped everything and am popping around to say a quick hello. How is your shoulder now ? Blessings to ya for speedy healing :-) Take care and have a wonderful day my friend. Cheers ~
PT1 is using faulty logic. The car coming from behind may be only going 40 mph faster, but it will still propel the bicyclist at 80 mph as the 40 + 40 kicks in. Very unlikely the cyclist would survive.
PT2 at least offers the possibility of avoiding the accident and only suffering the 40 mph consequences of dropping into a ditch. Although a vehicle coming at you that fast wouldn't give you the time to avoid the collision and you would have 40 mph one way hitting 80 mph the other way.
In either case cyclist becomes a fancy hood ornament.
Thank, I'll just take the bus. As for the PT, I finally gave up on PT and along with my prednisone, it's getting better. Of course, mine is poly or fibromyalgia so it will never be gone. I will pray for quick healing for you.
Renae: You're a sweetheart! It's been ages, you're right. No worries. My days begin at 7 AM and by the time PT is over, I'm home to shower and cook supper t 8:30 PM, catch up on e-mailing and maybe Blog, then get some enjoyment time in with the guitar to relax and unwind. Thank you for Blessings on the shoulder. I am in very good hands (oops, no pun intended--TRULY!) ;-)
P M: I will pass this on to my colleagues at PT. While I love being humorous, I concur because I was with friends after a baseball game as a kid and one of my buddies was hit by a car at 37 miles per hour. I will spare you the details. But by the Grace of God, he recovered, became a young banker, married and has two kiddos. I appreciate your feedback! Well said!!:)
Cosmic: I SO wish you had access to these amazing guys and gals I have the priviledge of rebuilding my body with 5 nights a week. They are so professional and motivating! I have you in my prayers as well. Thanks for being so kind. You Rock, Cosmic! :D
I rather not get hit at all and thats why I drive a car surrounded by airbags
I think i'd rather forego ANY type of crash! Yikes!
Walker: I can see you in a Hummer for some reason. :D
Morning, Patti: My Mom would agree with you. But this happens so often today! Have a cool day, Patti!
I hope your thepary is coming along well... As for your question about being hit while biking, I think I'd just as soon be hit by a meteorite and be pounded into the earth and done with it all...
Sage: Making measureable progress with the shoulder. Thanks for asking! :)
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