iMelancholyKid

iMelancholyKid t1_j2e2cx0 wrote

Yo that was wild. A group of us bicyclists pulled up on that shit minutes after it happened and assessed the situation realizing it was fresh and the whole block of tbe neighborhood who heard it had already came out to help manage crawling him out and sit him down before the fire department and ems even showed up. We kind of split up marshaling the intersections from any thru traffic and when first responders pulled up we started to pull out. As we were going by on the side walk we saw the vehicle had clipped the corner of a parked car that had catapulted him for that flip all the while fire department didn't even talk to anyone and got axes to rip open the car doors to assess injuries and clear any occupants but then were like where are they??

Insane thing to see after our really quiet holiday ride on our way back into town

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iMelancholyKid t1_j0jo1da wrote

Formillay known as

"Billy Bread"

"Lecker Baking Company"

"Antbear Bakery"

now as of this week

"Valhalla Rising Bakery"

after the 3rd exchange of ownership over the last 20 years.

We generate the production of the locally known 'Billy Bread' that's not full of preservatives and authentically made in a 24hr operation run by 3 employees and the boss.

Been there for 4 years and love it. Its a simplistic safe haven from the heat of the food&corporate industry and a space for individuality/self discovery. Lots of independence and self role responsibility. All previous and current boss' have been super graceful being flexible with accommodating to personal needs, expressions and open ears to any recommendations for growth as well as employees exchanging share of hands in responsibilities when needed. Lots of open communication going about here and it's fucking awesome.

It's all wholesale, so we produce and help build sufficient economics to local retail, provisions and restaurants.

Underwent a lot needed upgrades and repairs the past 2 years that will be setting forth future moves.

I plan on staying, I'm comfortable with the pay in the current local economics and in no hurry while on my personal growth/ self discovery journey and just enjoying the ride along with the build of the business.

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iMelancholyKid t1_iubxg3v wrote

don't rely on the rules of the road, signs, lights or drivers actually paying attention to protect you. Look out for yourself and be hyper vigilant eveytime.

Assume every car as possible sus and assume the worst everytime.

It seems messed up thinking 100ways to die on a bike but it's the reality of things. Soon you'll be able to predict car movements based on how they are acting or not acting in a normal situation.

I suggest joining bicycle groups to get comfortable riding your bike and the local roads. You'll gain experience faster.

Start understanding flows of traffic at different times and the % increase of risk on every road. Your choice to bust em or avoid them.

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iMelancholyKid t1_iqsrukm wrote

he was conscious talking and moving his hands and arms but everyone told him to sit still and not move until emts arrive. his helmet saved his brain, but I'm sure he he probably had a few broken bones and internal bleeding. the Vespa wasn't destroyed destroyed so he wasn't hit at a super high speed but certainly hit at a rate of 25-30 which certainly crunched and tossed him around a bit. he was like 20 ft from the moped.

I don't recommend anyone turning left at the light, it's very blind to oncoming from the people oppositely turning left.

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