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Hey MoAlpha the hospital's CMO wants me to be part of the CTO team. Stands for "Crisis Triage Officer" team. Has a nicer ring than "death panel," but that's kinda what it is. Only need to serve if things get really bad, which I am hoping is unlikely but possible. I am honored for them to ask me, but it's not an easy decision.
Any thoughts?
Any thoughts?
04-06-20, 06:48 PM
#952
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04-06-20, 06:53 PM
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Today the wx was perfect. 70 degrees cool, only slightly windy. Started my ride and was feeling great, made it to the end of the street and I heard a SPOOOOOoOoooosh! Not sure what I hit, but the first flat in a long time. I could have walked back to my house but I decided to try out my flat kit and to see how fast I could do it. No real issues, getting the tire back seated on the rim was difficult, and I wasted a CO2 cartridge, tire wasn’t seated correctly the first time. Took me 20 mins to change the tire according to strava, and I was on my way.
I was surprised by the amount of traffic that was out today. I was getting passed pretty consistently in areas where I rarely see a car. The new danger is pedestrians who seem to have no instinct at all on where to walk in the road and even when they see you coming continue to walk into your path.
Cheers!
I was surprised by the amount of traffic that was out today. I was getting passed pretty consistently in areas where I rarely see a car. The new danger is pedestrians who seem to have no instinct at all on where to walk in the road and even when they see you coming continue to walk into your path.
Cheers!
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04-06-20, 06:56 PM
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datlas Preoccupied much? I left this hanging there for you.....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLAeJIr5leM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLAeJIr5leM
Did I show you my "Serenity NOW" pic from yesterday's ride?
04-06-20, 06:57 PM
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04-06-20, 07:03 PM
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we lost a 3 rd person. I just met the guy 3 weeks ago. He passed on friday.
04-06-20, 07:05 PM
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04-06-20, 07:06 PM
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It's sunny and beautiful out. After a stressful day at work, I went out for a local ride. It was perfect, except for one thing...
While riding through a new planned community, going approx the posted speed limit of 15MPH, I was overtaken/passed and nearly taken out by a van. I did have to move slightly away from the curb to avoid a nasty grate, but there was NO reason for the driver to overtake me since I was going the speed limit anyway, and I would estimate the rear mirror came within 6 inches of hitting me.
I did yell loudly at him afterwards and I did use a bad word, for which I am contrite. However, I am still quite angry and am wondering if I should write a letter to the CEO. It's a big company, prolly the biggest company based in Philadelphia and on the Fortune 50 list of biggest USA companies.
Should I write an angry letter, or just let it go? Cross-post in the Advocacy forum??
While riding through a new planned community, going approx the posted speed limit of 15MPH, I was overtaken/passed and nearly taken out by a van. I did have to move slightly away from the curb to avoid a nasty grate, but there was NO reason for the driver to overtake me since I was going the speed limit anyway, and I would estimate the rear mirror came within 6 inches of hitting me.
I did yell loudly at him afterwards and I did use a bad word, for which I am contrite. However, I am still quite angry and am wondering if I should write a letter to the CEO. It's a big company, prolly the biggest company based in Philadelphia and on the Fortune 50 list of biggest USA companies.
Should I write an angry letter, or just let it go? Cross-post in the Advocacy forum??
04-06-20, 07:10 PM
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04-06-20, 07:10 PM
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04-06-20, 07:13 PM
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04-06-20, 07:15 PM
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Hey MoAlpha the hospital's CMO wants me to be part of the CTO team. Stands for "Crisis Triage Officer" team. Has a nicer ring than "death panel," but that's kinda what it is. Only need to serve if things get really bad, which I am hoping is unlikely but possible. I am honored for them to ask me, but it's not an easy decision.
Any thoughts?
Any thoughts?
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04-06-20, 07:17 PM
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04-06-20, 07:19 PM
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My foreman called me today to ask if I have a thermometer."no... why no I dont". So the company is sending me one. And now I get to phone in my temp readings every morning@ 6;30am . They mean well but there not the brightest lot.
04-06-20, 07:20 PM
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04-06-20, 07:25 PM
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I was surprised by the amount of traffic that was out today. I was getting passed pretty consistently in areas where I rarely see a car. The new danger is pedestrians who seem to have no instinct at all on where to walk in the road and even when they see you coming continue to walk into your path.
I did not see anyone walking on the road.
04-06-20, 07:26 PM
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04-06-20, 07:39 PM
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04-06-20, 07:41 PM
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04-06-20, 07:48 PM
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Here is a cut/paste of my email. I hope it's strong enough without making me seem like a French shower.
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Dear Mr Roberts:
I would like to bring to your attention (or to your designee) an unfortunate situation that occurred today, April 6, 2020.
I was riding my bicycle on Atwater Drive near the intersection of Atwater Drive and Quarry Point Rd in Malvern, Pa at precisely 4:15PM. The posted speed limit is 15MPH, and I was riding at about this speed. One of your “Comcast” repair vans was behind me, and overtook/passed me in a VERY unsafe manner, it came within a few inches of hitting me. That’s despite me going the 15MPH speed limit. So not only did the driver pass me dangerously, but also clearly went well over the posted speed limit in doing so.
I do want to apologize to the driver of the van for my loud and angry response. It was a very scary and emotional moment for me, so I did hurl a loud verbal insult. I raised my voice so I do expect the driver heard me. I am sorry about my language.
Nevertheless, he/she drove in a VERY unsafe and dangerous manner which was very upsetting to me. The state law requires a driver give a 4 foot berth when passing a cyclist.
My hope is that my apology gets passed on to the driver, but also that it stimulates a “teachable moment” not only to your driver as an individual, but also to your entire fleet. We all must share the road as safely as possible. I don’t want the driver to get any type of punishment or reprimand, but a gentle reminder would be appreciated. I am sure the driver saw me as I was wearing a very high-visibility yellow/black jersey and also had a bright rear blinking light.
Regards,
Douglas Atlas
Malvern PA
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Dear Mr Roberts:
I would like to bring to your attention (or to your designee) an unfortunate situation that occurred today, April 6, 2020.
I was riding my bicycle on Atwater Drive near the intersection of Atwater Drive and Quarry Point Rd in Malvern, Pa at precisely 4:15PM. The posted speed limit is 15MPH, and I was riding at about this speed. One of your “Comcast” repair vans was behind me, and overtook/passed me in a VERY unsafe manner, it came within a few inches of hitting me. That’s despite me going the 15MPH speed limit. So not only did the driver pass me dangerously, but also clearly went well over the posted speed limit in doing so.
I do want to apologize to the driver of the van for my loud and angry response. It was a very scary and emotional moment for me, so I did hurl a loud verbal insult. I raised my voice so I do expect the driver heard me. I am sorry about my language.
Nevertheless, he/she drove in a VERY unsafe and dangerous manner which was very upsetting to me. The state law requires a driver give a 4 foot berth when passing a cyclist.
My hope is that my apology gets passed on to the driver, but also that it stimulates a “teachable moment” not only to your driver as an individual, but also to your entire fleet. We all must share the road as safely as possible. I don’t want the driver to get any type of punishment or reprimand, but a gentle reminder would be appreciated. I am sure the driver saw me as I was wearing a very high-visibility yellow/black jersey and also had a bright rear blinking light.
Regards,
Douglas Atlas
Malvern PA
My string of expletives would have been much longer, and the sensor would never allow any semblance of them here.
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04-06-20, 07:48 PM
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Hey MoAlpha the hospital's CMO wants me to be part of the CTO team. Stands for "Crisis Triage Officer" team. Has a nicer ring than "death panel," but that's kinda what it is. Only need to serve if things get really bad, which I am hoping is unlikely but possible. I am honored for them to ask me, but it's not an easy decision.
Any thoughts?
Any thoughts?
BTW mentions don't seem to ping the mentionee anymore.
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