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Diamond Lil
12-16-2009, 10:16 AM
Moments after making the night photos something very surreal happened. I looked both ways and stepped out onto the roadway to walk to the other side of the bridge. It was windy and cold so it was time to head back to the car.

Just as I made it to the dashed line between the two lanes on the west side an SUV comes barreling around the corner about 30 yards down the road heading my way. It entered by way of the right lane so my thought was to keep progressing across the road. Just as I did, I heard the roar of the engine as the driver stepped on the accelerator and veered into the left lane, apparently attempting to race with the turn light at the end of the bridge.

So there I was in the middle of the road, having only split seconds to judge which way to go. I thought to head back from where I came, but the SUV then veered my way. I felt as if a massive projectile was aiming right at me. Wearing a bright jacket easy to see at night I was almost convinced I was a target. Having been in a car accident before the though of crushing forces raced through my mind. Nonetheless it was up to me to save myself.

To do that I ran at the other side of the road and just as the I made it to the double yellow line the SUV shot by me. I could feel its air gusts as it did. Just as that happened I saw the brake lights come on as the SUV slowed to a near stop in the middle of the bridge. The driver must have realized something was in the road and that they'd nearly hit it. As I watched it make way toward and through the intersection making its turn I could see it wavering. I too, was unsure on my feet.

As I stepped up onto the sidewalk the words, Thank you God, came out of my mouth and as my gaze moved toward the sky I saw that angel on the lamp post. I then said out loud, Thank you God for looking out for me.

Now you know the reason you had to see the photo of the lamp post angel.

Please look out for yourselves out there my friends.

LunaTique
12-16-2009, 10:47 AM
That sounds like it was way too close Lil. I am glad you have an alert guardian angel looking out for your well being.

pegdragger
12-16-2009, 01:45 PM
Geez, Lil! Glad to hear you are OK. Please be careful!

echo3
12-16-2009, 03:46 PM
Thank you God for looking out for Lil!http://bestsmileys.com/angles/5.gif

Vrod-Brad
12-16-2009, 03:48 PM
Kick their a$$es and tell them the Jersey Boyz said so! Glad all is ok...

Diamond Lil
12-16-2009, 04:05 PM
Thanks folks, but remember, you take care of yourselves out there as well. Most of us don't get too much time out on two wheels right now, but it has become apparent that potted plants drive automobiles aimed at us when we are on either two wheels or two feet.

J. R. Weems
12-16-2009, 05:34 PM
Thank you God for looking out for Lil!http://bestsmileys.com/angles/5.gif

AMEN!!!!!

tude
12-16-2009, 05:54 PM
Thanks folks, but remember, you take care of yourselves out there as well. Most of us don't get too much time out on two wheels right now, but it has become apparent that potted plants drive automobiles aimed at us when we are on either two wheels or two feet.
I am glad you are OK Lil
but I did get a grin from the potted plant reference:D
Anytime I do night shots I take a flashlight with and make my presence known if I encounter the occasional "potted plant" by flashing them.
Also makes for a neat project if you are doing long exposures to paint with a light beam.

Diamond Lil
12-16-2009, 06:53 PM
I am glad you are OK Lil
but I did get a grin from the potted plant reference:D
Anytime I do night shots I take a flashlight with and make my presence known if I encounter the occasional "potted plant" by flashing them.
Also makes for a neat project if you are doing long exposures to paint with a light beam.

Okay, I have just put a 2 cell AA maglite in my gear bag. Thanks for that tip!

I won't take credit for the potted plant name. A friend who is a life long rider calls cagers without a clue potted plants.

EZE RIDER
12-16-2009, 07:20 PM
Needless to say I'm glad your OK and thanks for the reminder!

Diamond Lil
12-16-2009, 08:23 PM
Thanks Ed.

Heavens Thunder
12-17-2009, 02:02 AM
Thank God and Angel was with you Lil for sure ! It was a heart racing moment and Glad your well and safe.

Diamond Lil
12-17-2009, 06:44 AM
Thanks Jeff!