tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9199848742267562587.post7253384575813897061..comments2024-02-06T10:31:24.491-07:00Comments on Watching the World Wake Up: Fruita Halloween Tale Part 2: Creepy Spiders and the Divot of Human FleshWatcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02248341788957416471noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9199848742267562587.post-43395388217127820042009-10-31T17:58:49.964-06:002009-10-31T17:58:49.964-06:00Hope Vincente heals quickly.
Good post to read at...Hope Vincente heals quickly.<br /><br />Good post to read at 6 PM on Halloween. Thanks.Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10896006691904225007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9199848742267562587.post-47182964578082689852009-10-31T10:23:39.403-06:002009-10-31T10:23:39.403-06:00coincidental article (sadly, not a lot of info cap...coincidental article (sadly, not a lot of info captured tho) on the oldest known preserved spider's web<br /><br />http://news.yahoo.com/s/livescience/20091031/sc_livescience/oldestknownspiderwebsdiscoveredDynohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07436238043183278108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9199848742267562587.post-20262493487035519862009-10-31T10:12:25.477-06:002009-10-31T10:12:25.477-06:00That is why I also recommend a light full face hel...That is why I also recommend a light full face helmet as well:) keeps the teeth/face intact. The problem is that helmet manufacturers do not make any light full faces anymore which is completely stupid.<br /><br />No problem. I carry duct tape, good tweezers (a must out here)<br /><br />Maxipads make good bandages as well.Enelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00967981896718833776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9199848742267562587.post-13580107004566943302009-10-31T09:10:33.998-06:002009-10-31T09:10:33.998-06:00Gauze good idea. Toilet paper (in ziplock) even be...Gauze good idea. Toilet paper (in ziplock) even better. Travel light with emphasis on multi-use.Chris Doubledayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00592579891007444153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9199848742267562587.post-35778572729878288352009-10-31T08:13:35.224-06:002009-10-31T08:13:35.224-06:00Enel- Thanks for piping up re: the divot. I feel b...Enel- Thanks for piping up re: the divot. I feel better if in fact we did not leave a piece of Vicente behind. The surgeon closed him up Thursday and green-lighted him to fly; he’s in Rio.<br /><br />I disagree though re: the kit. In the last dozen years I’ve patched- or seen patched- up 6 (that I remember) bad lacerations, 4 of which were facial. All but one the victim rode out, and could’ve done so fine without a bandage, but it would’ve meant a continual stream of blood into the eye in one case and into the mouth in another. I can’t imagine why that would be worth the “convenience” of not carrying a teeny roll of gauze weighing about an ounce.Watcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02248341788957416471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9199848742267562587.post-85000218420999382532009-10-30T23:24:45.713-06:002009-10-30T23:24:45.713-06:00KB: Very cool about the hydraulics.
Watcher: Th...KB: Very cool about the hydraulics.<br /><br />Watcher: There is no missing flesh. With a deep laceration like that, the elasticity of the collagen in the skin simply really pulls the wound apart. Hope Vicente is doing better. (check out collagen's structure some time it is very cool)<br /><br />The most amazing thing about a wound like his is this: If you just leave it alone, it will heal all by itself leaving actually not too large a scar at that. This is called "secondary intention healing", it is slow, but works fine. Humans did not always have surgeons to stitch them up.<br /><br />First aid kits are over-rated unless you are days away from help. Vicente could have ridden out with the thing open and been no worse for wear.<br /><br />EEnelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00967981896718833776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9199848742267562587.post-34391733017842279022009-10-30T13:48:25.826-06:002009-10-30T13:48:25.826-06:00If the pack is cumbersome enough that you don'...If the pack is cumbersome enough that you don't want to bring it, I'll argue that bottles and repair kit are better than just bottles.<br /><br />I'll admit I've "ridden naked" a couple times. In fact, I'm presently out of road tubes (waiting for team order to arrive) and recently rode AF Canyon solo (40 miles RT) with nothing to repair a flat.Ski Bike Junkiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12295969126174565599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9199848742267562587.post-71969036591656804992009-10-30T06:34:26.785-06:002009-10-30T06:34:26.785-06:00btw, your arm cross-section is brilliantly rendere...btw, your arm cross-section is brilliantly rendered. The what-not is particularly well drawn.maggiehttp://giroofasaurus-vexed.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9199848742267562587.post-15037631381254008632009-10-30T06:01:07.728-06:002009-10-30T06:01:07.728-06:00I always take a camel back, since I go through a l...I always take a camel back, since I go through a lot of water. I also do most of my riding alone, so I try to have everything I'll need. I realized halfway through a low-key ride around prostitute bluff that I'd left my pump and multitool in the car, and I just couldn't enjoy the rest of the ride with that nagging at me. When I do bike with people they usually have enough water, but several times I've saved people from a sad hike out.<br /><br />In short, I'm a tremendous weenie and I probably overpack all the time. I think I'll add some gauze and tape to my standard kit though, after reading about that adventure.nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13071441636917484153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9199848742267562587.post-22504790719963274542009-10-29T15:46:02.246-06:002009-10-29T15:46:02.246-06:00mtb w- good tip re: aspirin. Reminds me, I think I...mtb w- good tip re: aspirin. Reminds me, I think I’ve cleaned my kit out of ibuprofen, need to re-stock.<br /><br />KB- I did not know that about the (partially) hydraulic legs of spiders. Just read a <a href="http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/2180/do-spiders-have-hydraulic-legs" rel="nofollow">Straight Dope</a> piece about it and it’s fascinating. Thanks for the insight. And what? You’re getting another inch? I will have to start wearing heels…<br /><br />Sally- purely whimsy. For all I know it could’ve been eaten by ants or a coyote or even a human cannibal (probably from Boulder County ;^))Anytime I’ve ever left anything edible out while camping, it’s been a rodent that got it. About 10 years ago I went on a desert trip with some of the same guys (Not Young Ian- I think he was in 8th grade then), and in the evening we had a few (OK several) beers. At dawn I kept hearing this foil rustling. Finally I sat up and there was a bag of mustard-flavored pretzels moving across the ground in fits and starts. Turned out one of us had left it out and a kangaroo rat had gotten inside.<br /><br />Kris- I think his grips cover his bar-ends, but good thought. I’ll ask him.<br /><br />SBJ- Oh that’s right- I <i>did</i> give you water! Wasn’t actually thinking of you when I wrote that, but thanks for the reminder. OK so just a nit in the continuing non-debate: It would go “both ways” if you gave a tube to a guy with a camelbak, but not to a guy with, uh… nothing. That’s just “being nice” (which is of course commendable.) I can’t bring myself to ride even a mile without a tube and pump (or cartridge); I’m just thinking of flatting the whole time.Watcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02248341788957416471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9199848742267562587.post-13859460518779681052009-10-29T14:17:48.926-06:002009-10-29T14:17:48.926-06:00SBJ - Yes, bladder maintenance can be a hassle. Bu...SBJ - Yes, bladder maintenance can be a hassle. But the newer anti-microbial CamleBak bladders are amazing. I abuse mine regularly (leave water in it for a week or more in the hot car) and have yet to get anything more than a few spots of gunk.<br /><br />I used to always wear a camelbak, but seeing the core team going light made me rethink it. I have enjoyed not wearing something on my back for short rides - just feels better.KanyonKrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01954169751206336705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9199848742267562587.post-83473550131590353402009-10-29T10:41:33.722-06:002009-10-29T10:41:33.722-06:00I want to point out two things in the non-debate a...I want to point out two things in the non-debate about camelbacks, not that any fingers were pointing at me or anything.<br /><br />First, the one instance where you gave me water, it was because we lengthened the ride when we saw hunky neighbor. I would have been fine otherwise.<br /><br />Second, on a lunch ride earlier this week, my colleague, usually a camelback user, didn't want to bring it and got a flat. My repair kit in a water bottle saved his bacon as we forced a 29er tube into a 26" wheel. So it goes both ways.<br /><br />I don't usually use a camelback, except on long rides like when I go to Fruita or Moab, but it's mostly because I don't like keeping the bladder clean. Sometimes I bring my camelback just as a pack to carry stuff and still drink from a bottle.<br /><br />That really sucks about Vicente getting infected. I wasn't real happy about all the scrubbing that went on with my arm, but it kept it from getting infected, so in hindsight it was a very good thing.Ski Bike Junkiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12295969126174565599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9199848742267562587.post-73071749041818059282009-10-29T10:25:09.877-06:002009-10-29T10:25:09.877-06:00Good conclusion to the cliffhanger from part 1. An...Good conclusion to the cliffhanger from part 1. And the graphics were worth the wait.<br /><br />I use a camelbak for rides over 2 hours, but for short, local rides I go light. My current bike setup is pretty reliable and I haven't had to walk out or bum parts or tools yet.<br /><br />Did you check the ends of his bars? I've known riders to get "core sampled" by a bar end if it's not plugged.<br /><br />Here's hoping Vincente heals fast. After what he's been through, he shouldn't have to miss a trip to Brazil also.KanyonKrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01954169751206336705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9199848742267562587.post-42839881596559281682009-10-29T09:57:11.162-06:002009-10-29T09:57:11.162-06:00"... something red"
I almost spewed my ..."... something red"<br /><br />I almost spewed my OJ (something orange?).<br /><br />Quick healing VincenteChrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009065746928648051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9199848742267562587.post-50571009463857218172009-10-29T09:29:13.882-06:002009-10-29T09:29:13.882-06:00Ahhh, the fate of the divot. Why a rodent? Why not...Ahhh, the fate of the divot. Why a rodent? Why not say, a tarantula, or a warm-blooded carnivore?? Just curious. <br /><br />Another excellent story and huge educational experience. I've been watching Araneas for years, but I must lack curiosity—learned more about them in this post than ever!Sallyhttp://foothillsfancies.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9199848742267562587.post-4935129042392763592009-10-29T08:22:28.955-06:002009-10-29T08:22:28.955-06:00Oh my, I hope that Vincente is doing better. Based...Oh my, I hope that Vincente is doing better. Based on my many experiences with wounds that my dogs have gotten, I thought "infection" as soon as you described it.<br /><br />I didn't have time to look back at your previous posts about spiders to see if you already posted about this. But, one extremely cool thing about the spiders is that they use hydraulic systems to move their legs - in contrast to most animals who use direct action of muscles on bones or exoskeletons. One of my earliest mentors discovered this cool mechanism. <br /><br />I don't carry a 1st aid kit but it sounds like I should. I'm always looking for the tiniest things to remove from my Ergon pack to keep it light - but some gauze and tape really wouldn't break my back.<br /><br />I loved your comment about your back compression making you shorter as I'm getting taller. If I get my neck fixed, I might gain another inch on you!KBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16885661679762446456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9199848742267562587.post-29228588476334684112009-10-29T08:15:23.599-06:002009-10-29T08:15:23.599-06:00Yikes, this is one scary Halloween post! And, for...Yikes, this is one scary Halloween post! And, for added bonus, I learned a boatload of cool stuff about spiders. Normally I would have skipped over the creepy spider stuff, like fast forwarding a DVD, but I actually got into the web thing (love the pics/graphics). Though, it might be due to the fact that I didn't have to actually look at spiders. Had no idea there were different types of strands.<br /><br />BTW, excellent tip on the first aid kit. Invaluable. Almost no riders carry one but its the first thing everyone asks for in a crash. Though, I would add aspirin or something else to reduce swelling, particularly useful in potential broken bone cases. <br /><br />When I first started riding 6 years ago, it was cool when others asked for stuff from my camelback - kind of like being the hero coming to the rescue. Now, its more annoying that others go "too light", either hoping nothing goes wrong or they figure to rely on others. Of course, I am a bit of an overpacker so I need the big camelback for even short 1-2 hour rides. Plus, I am strong believer that they are kind of a safety item - cushioning the blow if you fall on your back. BTW, I never understood the small camelbacks that don't fit much more than your keys. <br /><br />Anyway, great 2 part post. Hope Vicente does have a happy ending (no, not that kind!).<br /><br />mtb wAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9199848742267562587.post-45426289208644149312009-10-29T07:27:46.218-06:002009-10-29T07:27:46.218-06:00I'm a little disappointed by the lack of gore ...I'm a little disappointed by the lack of gore photos.maggiehttp://giroofasaurus-vexed.comnoreply@blogger.com