Wolf Down - "binned and pinned"

[Wolf]

Yep, it had to happen. My own fault. My own stupid fault.

And of course, it's the curse of commuting to work - you're most likely to go down on familiar ground close to home. In this case, literally within 2 metres of my front door.

Fortunately it was at low speed - less than my usual walking pace, actually.

And while going backwards.

I was walking beside the bike, backing it out into the driveway and caught my heel on the bottom step - entirely my fault, I failed to check my blind spot - so down I went. Wound up with the bike lying on both my legs.

Damned good thing I was wearing my helmet - it was on my right elbow at the time.

Also a damned good thing I've got a little XT225 and not a Harley or I'd still be pinned under the damned thing.

So, pay extra care in familiar territory and always check your blind spot...

[jumma]

Stink one, hope there's not too much damage. In our flat we have to do a speedo run if you drop your bike so we're all extra careful already

[Toaster]

Stink to hear that dude. I've almost done the same thing backing out of the garage. I think I'd be a bit squished if I made the same error.

[MSTRS:Me]

You had me really worried with the title.....prick. I hope it hurt.

[Wolf]

Injuries? Only the ego - both my boys were watching through the window.

Toaster, you must be a pretty big lad if you'd only be "a bit" squished by a Boulevard - I'd probably be puree.

[Wolf]

You had me really worried with the title.....prick. I hope it hurt.

Bugger, "must spread more rep around" etc.

Sorry, 'bout that, dude. I'll buy you a beer when I next see you.

[Deviant Esq]

Yep, me too MSTRS. Glad it wasn't as bad as the title made out! Wasn't really a 'bin' but a 'drop.' Any damage to you or the bike? And since I'm assuming your skid lid hit the deck fairly firmly... I take it you'll be replacing it as well? Still, lesson learned, shame it had to be the hard way.

Bugger, "must spread more rep around" etc.

I blinged him for you... though, having said that, I wouldn't give as many "bling points." Sorry MSTRS.

[Macktheknife]

Glad nothing was hurt but your ego, and I hope that this is the only post like this you ever have to make.
That title is very misleading mate!

[Motu]

Silly bugger - stilleto heels take a bit of practice....I prefer to carry them in my handbag and put them on at work.

[Wolf]

Silly bugger - stilleto heels take a bit of practice....I prefer to carry them in my handbag and put them on at work.

Cheers, I'll remember that next time.

[judecatmad]

M8! Glad you're OK

Take care, eh?!

[yungatart]

Bugger!
Glad you and your bike are ok - apart from the ego! Be careful, in the male of the species, the ego is very fragile - make sure you nurse it along and look after it!

[Wolf]

Bugger!
Glad you and your bike are ok - apart from the ego! Be careful, in the male of the species, the ego is very fragile - make sure you nurse it along and look after it!

Hey, you're right! Perhaps I can swing a week off on compo out of this...

[Wolf]

Apologies, the thread was supposed to be somewhat of a piss-take - poking a bit of fun at myself for my own carelessness.

Apologies to those who saw it and were concerned that it was a serious accident.

[Beemer]

Ah, so that's why I hurt my elbow when I did something similar years ago - I was foolishly wearing my helmet on my HEAD!!!

Glad it was a little case of 'oops' rather than a big case of 'oh shit!'