Festivus

Christmas got off to a rocky start today, with my first NY accident.

Bec and I finally made our way to Brooklyn Bridge on a very sunny Christmas Eve. There are two distinct lanes on the bridge, pedestrians and bike riders. I wanted to get a better view of the Manhattan bridge that is just off to the side. Forgetting my "Crossing the Street 101" lessons, I looked one way on the bike lane and forgot the other. I only took one step forward before I heard a "Watch out!!", and the distinctly unpleasant sight of a bike rider going over his own handlebars.

Nasty stuff, having experienced that type of fall myself.

The guy was bleeding from his nose, with scrapes on his arms and legs. Luckily the clothing shielded him from some of the damage. The strange thing was that the guy went into the closest thing I have seen to shock, not being able to breathe or stand properly. We had to lie him down, and get him to calm down a bit. Called 911 - also a first - and they arrived very promptly, within 10 min. Glad to know that my NY tax is paying for some decent service.

They strapped him up and carried him off to the ambulance. I just hope that he's ok, with no lasting injuries, and that I didn't ruin his Christmas.

On a brighter note, our Christmas Eve home cooking was a marvelous success.
Have a wonderful holidays everyone, I hope you'll still be reading in the New Year!