tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post1641655303772365756..comments2020-04-11T03:30:02.282-05:00Gary R. Welshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15185079937305083438noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-31013107760188262602007-06-01T06:13:00.000-05:002007-06-01T06:13:00.000-05:00<B>Farming as an occupation is one of the most-dangerous as it is. Why dial in a dangerous ATV?</B><BR/><BR/>When I drove my friends ATV, I could see a purpose for them. People who hunt and camp would like how they can carry supplies. The problem is that too many folks think they are _toys_ instead of _tools_. They don't follow the directions at all. Also, there is no reason for them to go so fast. My co-worker wanted me to go all out, on a hilly area in this valley. It scared the hell out of me. I think these things should be more like lawn mowers. Maybe they should be limited in how much power they can have?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-1261447114971414392007-06-01T06:10:00.000-05:002007-06-01T06:10:00.000-05:00A co-worker of mine got an ATV a while back. He is from Terre Haute and said there is even a long trail you can ride along the river (I am guessing Wabash?). One of my sisters old boyfriends was also big into ATVs here in the Indy area (as are others). I went with my co-worker to a rural area with his ATV. I don't think it was my first time on one, but it was the first time in many, many years. I did not like riding the ATV. I am sure over-time, it would have been more comfortable. I personally do not like being 'exposed' like I am on an ATV. There is nothing to hold you in. There is no roll bar/cage to protect you if you roll. I would much rather like a mini-dune buggy than an ATV. I also don't care for convertable vehicles either, for similar reasons. I know a lot of younger folks like to do "tricks" on these vehicles. Hopefully the lose of your family member will be a wake-up call to others in the area that they should use caution when riding these things.<BR/><BR/>A few years ago, there was an accident (no here in Indiana) where there were five or seven kids one ONE ATV. They were driving on a road and something happened and they hit a semi-truck. There were lots of dead kids, including a brother and sister, the only children of one couple. These things are really dangerous if not used by adults and used the wrong way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-3660969758409042422007-05-31T10:47:00.000-05:002007-05-31T10:47:00.000-05:001200 people at the visitation? Wow that's some crowd! How many times did they run out of toliet paper? <BR/><BR/>My 97 year old grandmother died last week and only 30 people came, she outlived almost everyone and there was plenty of toilet paper to go around and then some.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-67661570240155805912007-05-31T09:39:00.000-05:002007-05-31T09:39:00.000-05:00This is almost too sad to read. My heart aches for you, AI.<BR/><BR/>But it invites the question: who would buy one, for recreational use, without properly training and protecting the rider? <BR/><BR/>I don't get it. I grew up on a farm. We used an old pickup to get around, and it was held together with chicken wire and chewing gum. None of my cousins still farming, have one of these ATVs, and they're extremely gadget-happy.<BR/><BR/>Farming as an occupation is one of the most-dangerous as it is. Why dial in a dangerous ATV?<BR/><BR/>A friend of mine who sells them in estern Ohio, calls his showroom "God's Waiting Room," half-jokingly. Except it's not a joke. People get hurt and killed on them.<BR/><BR/>No amount of legislation will change people's habits. Unfortunately. More education, from families such as yours, might help.<BR/><BR/>Godspeed. I know this is a tough week for you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-41260702925337235012007-05-30T19:45:00.000-05:002007-05-30T19:45:00.000-05:00Ruth,<BR/><BR/>They are also very popular with farmers. My dad and brother use them as a utility vehicle for surveying the crops and carrying out daily activities on the farm. They are very inviting for aggressive riding if you've ever been on one. The allure to ride them hard is difficult to avoid for most enthusiasts.Gary R. Welshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15185079937305083438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-10532383577565515802007-05-30T19:37:00.000-05:002007-05-30T19:37:00.000-05:00All-terrain vehicles are extremely popular out here in the Western part of the state, not just with kids but with adults, too. There's a whole lifestyle culture around them -- all new to me.<BR/><BR/> The Terre Haute paper did a good service by researching the number of accidents. Environmentalists also hate them, because they tear up the ground.<BR/><BR/> But in a state that won't even legislate the wearing of helmets for motorcycle riders, will anything be done to monitor the safety of ATVs? The brake issue is very troubling. And, I must say, I rarely see anyone on one with any headgear or protection....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-72732172761376320982007-05-30T17:23:00.000-05:002007-05-30T17:23:00.000-05:00I cannot begin to imagine the pain you and your family are feeling. Peace be with you and yours.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-62705218697831087362007-05-30T17:06:00.000-05:002007-05-30T17:06:00.000-05:00I'm sorry for your loss - what a tragic story.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com