Safety First

On site in Hungary this past summer, our Habitat for Humanity project leader pounded this mantra into our heads. "Safety First!"  He hounded us the entire time. Where's your hard hat, put on the googles, use the gloves. I was using a ladder for some wall sanding when he came up and took it away because it was missing a bolt.  Of course this was a good thing, I really didn't want  a broken leg, or or even have a need for stitches when I was visiting a far-flung country.

Besides having a heart for helping others, Pisti, (Pea-sh Tee) and I also have another common bond. We both love motorcycles. Whether we will ever get to ride together someday remains to be seen, but we did leave with hopes that if I ever ride a motorcycle in Eastern Europe we'd work on it. And the same if he could ever get to the states.

One other strong belief we share, is that if you ride, you ride with all the safety gear. This means you wear the helmet, the riding jacket, and the sturdy pants. Because, let's face it, it's a dangerous out there.

Pisti's personal mantra "Safety First" literally saved his life this past week.

 

It is a universal constant, drivers do crazy unpredictable things at times.  This driver made an illegal turn and cut him off. You just can't predict these things. You will never know this ahead of time so that you will be sure to don the gear.

That is why I am so bothered by the large number of Colorado riders that ride without their helmet, and even ride in cut-offs on hot days.  I preach ride your own ride, but don't ride stupid. ATGATT!!  All The Gear A The Time.

Pisti will miss some time from work, but he will work again.  That would make me a believer if I were not already.