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The history of the Red Hat Society began in the sunny city of Tucson, Arizona. A wonderful woman, by the name of Sue Ellen, started it all when she meandered along a thrift shop while shopping. She decided on buying a bright red fedora hat.
That bright red fedora has been the symbol of the Red Hat Society. She happened upon a poem "Warning", written by the author Jenny Joseph. In the poem, a woman explains how she would like life to be when she is older.
"When I am an old woman I shall wear purple, With a red hat which doesn't go, and doesn't suit me. And I shall spend my pension on brandy and summer gloves, And satin sandals, and say we've no money for butter." At the end of the poem it explains that the woman presently needs to continue to be a good example to those around her, but maybe she could show a little bit of that impishness through so people wouldn't be too shocked of her actions when she's older.
Sue Ellen instantly fell in love with the poem and the idea behind it. She was determined to share the poem with others, and so presented the poem with a vintage red hat to her friend Linda Murphy as a birthday gift. She had hopes Linda would hang the hat by the framed poem in her home as a fun decoration.
What she didn't realize was that the gift would soon be on to many others. Linda enjoyed the hat and poem so much that she gave the same gift to a friend, and that friend gave the hat and poem to another, and then another. Ms. Joseph's poem was an instant success.
These ladies that were presented the poems and red hats decided to get together and enjoy each others company. They decided to get together for tea in the regalia of the poem: purple dresses with hats that didn't go. This is when the first "Red Hat Society" tea occurred.
The tea was a hit and each member of the Red Hat Society continued to invite new members to join in on the fun. More red hats were bought, and the numbers began to grow. By the time the group had grown to 18 people they decided to start new sibling groups.
The Red Hat Society began with a simple, yet important idea. Life is meant to be celebrated. Because, as the poem says, you don't want people who know you to be too shocked when you are suddenly old and start to wear purple.
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Pedal Power
Scotsman Kirkpatrick McMillan created the first pedal powered bicycle in 1839, and was involved in the first recorded bike accident when, during a cycling trip to Glasgow in 1842, a small girl ran out in front of him leaving her a little bruised and him 5 shillings poorer! Over 160 years later the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) reported that over 15 thousand cyclists are killed or injured in reported road accidents and more than 2,300 are seriously injured or killed.
With more and more people choosing pedal power over increasingly expensive petrol power it is important to make sure that you and your bike are travel worthy. Wear a cycle helmet - better to look stupid than dead! Nearly three quarters of cyclists killed have head injuries, so a helmet can help your chances of survival. Wear some form of bright clothing, either a reflective jacket, armband or sash, make sure you are seen, especially during twilight hours, in poor weather and in the dark, though its worth noting that 80% of cycling accidents happen in daylight. Make sure your lights work front and back. Ensure that your bike and brakes are in good working order and reduce risk to yourself by using routes with cycle paths even if it takes a little longer. If the last time you pedaled was to and from school in the last century, consider getting some cycling proficiency lessons before launching yourself into the 21st century rush hour. The most dangerous hours for cyclists are 8am to 9am and 3pm to 6pm.
As a cyclist you are more vulnerable than most road users, therefore you need to be aware of where the potential danger areas are and ride defensively. Nearly 75% of accidents happen at or near junctions including roundabouts, usually because other road users have not spotted you. Watch out for the unexpected opening car door, many drivers and passengers do not look before leaving the car. Also be wary around lorries and long vehicles when they are turning left and you are on their near side, you may be in their blind spot.
Common injuries in bike accidents are to the arms and legs; these injuries range from cuts and bruises to sprains and broken limbs. Head injuries, which occur in over half of bike accidents, range from minor concussion to fatal skull fractures. That said one can not take away the fact that cyclists who use their bikes regularly will on average live 10 years longer than their sedentary "petrolhead" counterparts.
With more cycle networks spreading across the land it is becoming easier and safer to get on your bike. Also many dangerous road junctions are getting a cycle friendly makeover with cyclist specific traffic lights and lanes, and speed limits are being reduced in urban areas. Play by the rules of the road, do not jump lights or ride on the pavement, use your bell, lights and reflective clothing to make sure you are seen.
If you are involved in an accident contact a good personal injury solicitor. They will be able to pursue a cycling accident claim on your behalf that will cover any medical treatment you required as a result of the accident. They can also help replace that trusty two wheeled steed of yours and get you back in the saddle again.
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Bicycle seat covers - any idea where I can buy one?
I was in Amsterdam recently and I saw loads of waterproof bright saddle covers on bikes, not in the shop or I'd have bought one obviously, been looking on the internet and can't find one, only the padded sort.
flatcapper1: excellent link, thanks!
only thing i found is how to make your own
http://www.instructables.com/id/quick-and-easy-bicycle-seat-cover/
On London’s streets, it’s Bicycle Bell Women v. White Van Men
If the cycling faithful are to survive on these mean streets, they need to break down the attitude barriers separating them from the cabbies and bus drivers who think they’re nuts
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