ryoder 1,590 #1 January 6, 2014 http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jan/06/angela-merkel-skiing-accident"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #2 January 6, 2014 hip..hip..... (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #3 January 6, 2014 shropshire hip..hip..... Now that's just cruel, but since it came from smartass with one wing under repair, we'll let it pass this time."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #4 January 6, 2014 Arnold broke the femur a few years back...first time I had heard of a non jumping femuring, though this summer a coworker of mine managed to do it too (alcohol was involved). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
regulator 0 #5 January 6, 2014 I thought you were talking about michael schumacher. http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/other-sports/michael-schumacher-s-condition-remains-stable-1.1646063 Ironically I watched Rush the racing movie about formula 1 during the 70's about James Hunt and niki lauda. This was a very accurate movie about racing...probably because it was based on real life events. I thought it was a good movie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
regulator 0 #6 January 6, 2014 and niki lauda said only god can save michael. http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/formula-1/michael-schumacher-accident-niki-lauda-2978733 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #7 January 6, 2014 ryoder ***hip..hip..... Now that's just cruel, but since it came from smartass with one wing under repair, we'll let it pass this time.Cheers mate (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #8 January 7, 2014 Since when was the German Chancellor ever a celebrity? A politician yes, a leader of a G8 nation yes. But a celebrity? Huh? Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #9 January 7, 2014 regulator and niki lauda said only god can save michael.] Odd, for someone saved by Science (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
winsor 236 #10 January 7, 2014 CanuckInUSASince when was the German Chancellor ever a celebrity? A politician yes, a leader of a G8 nation yes. But a celebrity? Huh? 1932? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jclalor 12 #11 January 7, 2014 ryoderhttp://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jan/06/angela-merkel-skiing-accident Some would argue that cross-country skiing isn't really skiing at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #12 January 7, 2014 jclalor***http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jan/06/angela-merkel-skiing-accident Some would argue that cross-country skiing isn't really skiing at all. Anyone who manages to get hurt cross country skiing should probably remove him or herself from the gene pool.cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #13 January 7, 2014 grue Anyone who manages to get hurt cross country skiing should probably remove him or herself from the gene pool. Both my parents (well, one step) did. Those 180 degree reversals can be murder on the knee on Sierra Cement. They also make for lousy downhill skis - I strained a shoulder with a fall. When Krusty the Clown played Eastern European version of Itchy and Scratchy - that's how cross country relates to skiing. A crude and painful 4th order approximation. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickjump1 0 #14 January 7, 2014 grue******http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jan/06/angela-merkel-skiing-accident Some would argue that cross-country skiing isn't really skiing at all. Anyone who manages to get hurt cross country skiing should probably remove him or herself from the gene pool. What a dumb statement. You need to do some cross-country skiing in the Rockies.Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #15 January 7, 2014 rickjump1*********http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jan/06/angela-merkel-skiing-accident Some would argue that cross-country skiing isn't really skiing at all. Anyone who manages to get hurt cross country skiing should probably remove him or herself from the gene pool. What a dumb statement. You need to do some cross-country skiing in the Rockies. If I'm going to be on skis in the rockies, it's not going to be for cross country.cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 54 #16 January 7, 2014 grue ******http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jan/06/angela-merkel-skiing-accident Some would argue that cross-country skiing isn't really skiing at all. Anyone who manages to get hurt cross country skiing should probably remove him or herself from the gene pool. She's 59. I doubt she's going to get herself knocked up any time soon. lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 221 #17 January 7, 2014 oldwomanc6 *********http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jan/06/angela-merkel-skiing-accident Some would argue that cross-country skiing isn't really skiing at all. Anyone who manages to get hurt cross country skiing should probably remove him or herself from the gene pool. She's 59. I doubt she's going to get herself knocked up any time soon. But, HEY, if she lived here, she'd have maternity insurance.Isn't that great for her?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlyingRhenquest 1 #18 January 7, 2014 Man, one of the ski junkies here was talking to a newbie in my office about it and that shit sounded severely dangerous. And this is coming from a guy who jumps out of airplanes for fun. He was talking about the possibility of dislodging an avalanche and saying that you could ski reasonably safely with a 2-3 foot avalanche as long as you didn't fall. Nonetheless he recommended carrying a beacon in case your buddies had to locate and dig you out. Think I'll stick to nice safe wingsuiting, thanks... I'm trying to teach myself how to set things on fire with my mind. Hey... is it hot in here? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #19 January 7, 2014 FlyingRhenquest Man, one of the ski junkies here was talking to a newbie in my office about it and that shit sounded severely dangerous. And this is coming from a guy who jumps out of airplanes for fun. He was talking about the possibility of dislodging an avalanche and saying that you could ski reasonably safely with a 2-3 foot avalanche as long as you didn't fall. Nonetheless he recommended carrying a beacon in case your buddies had to locate and dig you out. Think I'll stick to nice safe wingsuiting, thanks... Like this? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOvBVmQrexM&t=1m10s"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
