powderfreak Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 14 minutes ago, TauntonBlizzard2013 said: Surviving a 40 foot fall? Pretty lucky Very very lucky. Any other angle besides feet first vertical and the fall is fatal. Landing pencil feet first allowed for enough absorption of energy (breaking a lot of bones in the lower body to rib cage in the process) to save the internal organs in the chest. It’s like the human body design executed a save… everything else breaks to save the organs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radarman Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 Yikes. As someone who climbs towers regularly that stuff hits home. Should never happen. But it happens. Really should stay strapped in at all times and just have to be ultra focused on the present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 7 hours ago, powderfreak said: Heavy end of the day. 911 call came into Lamoille Dispatch about a person working on the WCAX towers, located on the Nose of Mt Mansfield (at 4,000ft). The individual fell over 40 feet off the antenna tower; landing feet first saved his life by letting the lower body absorb the impact. Mountain Operations EMTs were first on scene, followed by Stowe Mountain Rescue (municipal technical team) and Stowe Rescue paramedics. He was brought down the mountain and then airlifted out of the Mansfield parking lot by helo. Damn wasn't tied off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarfrostHubb Posted June 23, 2021 Author Share Posted June 23, 2021 That’s awful Scott. Glad he survived Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarfrostHubb Posted June 23, 2021 Author Share Posted June 23, 2021 Early morning pics from our hotel. 4:30AM and 7AM 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavisStraight Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 We've stayed there before my sister bought a house up there, I recognize the place. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamarack Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 11 hours ago, DotRat_Wx said: Flies and cold ocean water SSTs at S.Maine beaches should be mid 60s by then. Not Ocean City, MD but quite tolerable, especially if it's a hot day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarfrostHubb Posted June 23, 2021 Author Share Posted June 23, 2021 I prefer the RI beaches but Maine has a stunning coastline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalcottWx Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 I like Dennisport because it's easy for me. Lol. Not a huge beach or anything. But waters close to 8o or high 70s in August anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorEastermass128 Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 2 hours ago, HoarfrostHubb said: Early morning pics from our hotel. 4:30AM and 7AM Anchorage Inn? Enjoy your walk on Marginal Way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarfrostHubb Posted June 23, 2021 Author Share Posted June 23, 2021 8 minutes ago, NorEastermass128 said: Anchorage Inn? Enjoy your walk on Marginal Way! Next door overlooking the Anchorage. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPPYVALLEY Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 39 minutes ago, HoarfrostHubb said: Next door overlooking the Anchorage. Bandito's is really good and I'm pretty snobby when it comes to Mexican food. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavisStraight Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 6 minutes ago, HIPPYVALLEY said: Bandito's is really good and I'm pretty snobby when it comes to Mexican food. It's good mexican, for italian it's Angelinas 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalcottWx Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 Just had a division of insurance hearing for an accident that happened two years ago. I was determined at fault originally. I came to a full stop merging on to Neponset. Went to turn left. Heavy traffic. Light rain. I look out of my eye and see a motorcycle speeding up Neponset and slam on my brakes. He starts to lose control. Bike hits me and slides underneath the car. Witness statement at the scene contradicts me. Which is BS. But best part of the hearing: the idiot admits in his witness statement that he was traveling 35 mph. The posted speed limit is 25. Anyone have experience with this? Seems like I should win? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPPYVALLEY Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 24 minutes ago, DavisStraight said: It's good mexican, for italian it's Angelinas Agree. I've heard Verano's in Wells is good too but have not tried it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TauntonBlizzard2013 Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 25 minutes ago, DotRat_Wx said: Just had a division of insurance hearing for an accident that happened two years ago. I was determined at fault originally. I came to a full stop merging on to Neponset. Went to turn left. Heavy traffic. Light rain. I look out of my eye and see a motorcycle speeding up Neponset and slam on my brakes. He starts to lose control. Bike hits me and slides underneath the car. Witness statement at the scene contradicts me. Which is BS. But best part of the hearing: the idiot admits in his witness statement that he was traveling 35 mph. The posted speed limit is 25. Anyone have experience with this? Seems like I should win? I’m honestly not sure. I’m not sure him speeding matters if he has the right of way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorEastermass128 Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 48 minutes ago, DotRat_Wx said: Just had a division of insurance hearing for an accident that happened two years ago. I was determined at fault originally. I came to a full stop merging on to Neponset. Went to turn left. Heavy traffic. Light rain. I look out of my eye and see a motorcycle speeding up Neponset and slam on my brakes. He starts to lose control. Bike hits me and slides underneath the car. Witness statement at the scene contradicts me. Which is BS. But best part of the hearing: the idiot admits in his witness statement that he was traveling 35 mph. The posted speed limit is 25. Anyone have experience with this? Seems like I should win? Pull a weather report off WU, show that it was raining. Roads were slick, height of rush hour (time of incident?) and that it was just an unavoidable accident. No fault. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalcottWx Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 Just now, NorEastermass128 said: Pull a weather report off WU, show that it was raining. Roads were slick, height of rush hour (time of incident?) and that it was just an unavoidable accident. No fault. Yes- I mentioned it all. I even looked at google maps and can see the 25mph sign. What an idiot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorEastermass128 Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 Just now, DotRat_Wx said: Yes- I mentioned it all. I even looked at google maps and can see the 25mph sign. What an idiot. Was the guy injured at all? I wonder if he is pursuing compensation for his injuries. He may not have filed suit yet. His attorney may be trying to settle with your insurance company. If those negotiations fail, he may just file suit before the clock runs out. (3 years after the date of the accident, so 1 more year to go). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalcottWx Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 2 minutes ago, NorEastermass128 said: Was the guy injured at all? I wonder if he is pursuing compensation for his injuries. He may not have filed suit yet. His attorney may be trying to settle with your insurance company. If those negotiations fail, he may just file suit before the clock runs out. (3 years after the date of the accident, so 1 more year to go). He was fine at the scene. Later did say he was injured. At the scene, he didn't even want to call the police. Lol. He seemed like a young idiot. I'd be surprised if he follows suit and follows through on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dendrite Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 So you slammed the brakes while out in the intersection/road? Even if he was going 25mph…where was he going to go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalcottWx Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 6 minutes ago, dendrite said: So you slammed the brakes while out in the intersection/road? Even if he was going 25mph…where was he going to go? He should have had plenty of time to stop. I turned and watched him lose control of the bike. It was like slow motion. He was going way too fast. There is a curve in that merge where he isn't visible immediately when he merges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan11295 Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 IIRC in Mass. at least if you pull into an intersection to make a left and stop in the intersection and you get hit, you are basically always at fault, even if the other party ran a red light, ignored stop sign etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TauntonBlizzard2013 Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 19 minutes ago, dendrite said: So you slammed the brakes while out in the intersection/road? Even if he was going 25mph…where was he going to go? I think I understand what he’s explaining now better. Unfortunately, I think he’s at fault no matter what, as the motorcycle had the right of way, since they were coming head on in that direction. Speed, and weather won’t be factors as far as right of way is concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalcottWx Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 15 minutes ago, TauntonBlizzard2013 said: I think I understand what he’s explaining now better. Unfortunately, I think he’s at fault no matter what, as the motorcycle had the right of way, since they were coming head on in that direction. Speed, and weather won’t be factors as far as right of way is concerned. Just wild... I need to get one of those cameras for the front of my car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dendrite Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 34 minutes ago, DotRat_Wx said: He should have had plenty of time to stop. I turned and watched him lose control of the bike. It was like slow motion. He was going way too fast. There is a curve in that merge where he isn't visible immediately when he merges. I guess, but you said you slammed your brakes when you saw him coming. If he had that much time why not just continue making your left turn and not stay in his path? As others have said, I think it's going to be difficult for you to win this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalcottWx Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 Just now, dendrite said: I guess, but you said you slammed your brakes when you saw him coming. Why not just continue making your left turn and not stay in his path? When I saw him, it was sort of a panic response. High rate of speed, at the time, I believed the best chance for him was to stop moving and give him the option of where to pass, in front of me, or behind me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavisStraight Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 I had something similar happen a few years back and they ruled it no fault but in this instance him speeding on a wet road may be his fault. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dendrite Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 5 minutes ago, DotRat_Wx said: When I saw him, it was sort of a panic response. High rate of speed, at the time, I believed the best chance for him was to stop moving and give him the option of where to pass, in front of me, or behind me. I hear ya...it just sounds like a tough argument to win. If he said 35mph you know he was probably doing 40-45mph too. But right of way usually takes precedent. I think stopping in the road is the big problem for your case. Even if going 25mph you're in his lane stopped forcing him to have to brake while having ROW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalcottWx Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 Just now, dendrite said: I hear ya...it just sounds like a tough argument to win. If e said 35mph you know he was probably doing 40-45mph too. But right of way usually takes precedent. Agreed, it's a good discussion at least. I can see how they would fault me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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