Funny Reminder of My 1st Commute
10-03-08, 08:28 AM
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Funny Reminder of My 1st Commute
This was the first day I actually commuted on a real workday. I get in, and when I peeled off the previous day's cartoon on my calendar, this was what I got.
I have it hanging up in my office, and it's always good for a laugh.
Finally got around to scanning it and sharing with you guys.
I have it hanging up in my office, and it's always good for a laugh.
Finally got around to scanning it and sharing with you guys.
10-03-08, 09:15 AM
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I wear a road-id wrist band on my commutes - my wife says that it is so that when they find me in a ditch by the side of the road, they will know where to send the parts.
10-03-08, 11:30 AM
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I wrote ICE and my spouse's cell phone number on my leg band, so they'll know who to call when they're sponging my remains off the pavement. Of course, I hope they can read it through the blood!
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I carry no markings. I like a good mystery.
Seriously, I keep my ID in my bag when I ride. I've thought about the ICE thing but I haven't put in it my phone.
Seriously, I keep my ID in my bag when I ride. I've thought about the ICE thing but I haven't put in it my phone.
10-03-08, 12:19 PM
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ICE = In Case of Emergency
If a cell phone contact is labeled ICE, someone will call that if you are hurt.
If a cell phone contact is labeled ICE, someone will call that if you are hurt.
10-03-08, 02:39 PM
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I wear a Medicalert. I've had two seizures while riding, so you could say that the need is there.
I'm tempted to hang this in my cube:
I'm tempted to hang this in my cube:
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10-03-08, 02:47 PM
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I bought a RoadID tag and recommend it, but if doing it again I'd just get a cheap dogtag. They're available easily online for like $5, and work every bit as well as the acid-etched $25 RoadID.
I prefer the dogtag style; I don't trust that my shoes would still be on me after an accident (for the shoelace version). The ankle strap version looks good though.
I prefer the dogtag style; I don't trust that my shoes would still be on me after an accident (for the shoelace version). The ankle strap version looks good though.
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I put a label inside my helmet, keep another information sheet in my wallet, and have the ICE entry on my cell phone. All three are with me whenever I ride.
About the only thing that I can think of better would be a tattoo - hopefully in some place that usually isn't a collecting point for road rash.
About the only thing that I can think of better would be a tattoo - hopefully in some place that usually isn't a collecting point for road rash.
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10-03-08, 08:55 PM
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I got the RoadID ankle version. I figured with Dog tags, one could lose those in a crash, the shoe bit, same thing - the wrist would work fine, but I haven't wore a watch for 12+ years. As for the phone, ID in wallet and such, the phone might not be with you after a crash, same with the wallet - some Emergency People might not even look through your stuff, afraid of getting sued or accused of stealing something.
Just my 2 cents...or should that be 2 dollars now days?
Just my 2 cents...or should that be 2 dollars now days?
10-03-08, 09:00 PM
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Dude, that cartoon surfacing on that exact day is freaky!
I carry a clear waterproof wallet. Visible through the outer material are the phone numbers for my wife and my doctor as well as medical allergies.
I carry a clear waterproof wallet. Visible through the outer material are the phone numbers for my wife and my doctor as well as medical allergies.
10-03-08, 09:02 PM
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I carry my license in the seat bag, and my cell phone with ICE in it.
i like the dog tags idea, i might get a couple and but one under my seat and another somewhere else that's a bit more obvious. it would look pretty bada** is you ask me.
i like the dog tags idea, i might get a couple and but one under my seat and another somewhere else that's a bit more obvious. it would look pretty bada** is you ask me.
10-03-08, 09:45 PM
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That's too funny
I just found my old military stuff and my dog-tags are missing
i'm ONeg, universal donor.
I just found my old military stuff and my dog-tags are missing
i'm ONeg, universal donor.
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Military ID + state driver's license + cel phone are with me whenever I ride. I figure, betwween the three, someone will figure out what to do with me.
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