Safety First When Motorcycling

[mizarchivist]

One of the things I forgot to do yesterday before heading to Danny's to Leather-Elf was take my allergy meds. That place: it's a requirement. So liighting gave me some Benadryl. I am more of an Allegra/Claratin taker, and I don't recall the last time I used the Big B to fight microbes. Fast forward 2 1/2 hours and I'm STONED. Reaction times are off by a good 3-5 seconds, slurring words, and way too giggly even for me.
"Are you safe to ride your motorcycle home?"
....
Oh. I waited to long to answer that, didn't I. I guess not.
My fellow elf, Ariel, was kind enough to drive me home. I fed him some apple pie as a thank you.
In all the years I've ridden, this was a first. So! Now I need to retrieve the bike from Charlestown. If anyone's bored and looking for something to do this afternoon, let me know.
In the meantime, I'm waiting for a rep from the water company to show up to relocate our meter, which is apparently not in a helpful location for reading.

Comments

[library-sexy.livejournal.com]

I took Benadryl before driving to work once.....HUGE mistake.

[mizarchivist]

Next time I'll just get wheezy :P

[docorion.livejournal.com]

Hm. I'm going to be out Brandeis way around 1pm to drop mud_puppy off for classes; I can come get you on my way back, if you haven't arranged anything before then. Give me a call?

[desiringsubject.livejournal.com]

Good call. I shouldn't even be allowed to operate a blender on Benedryl.

I keep loratadine in the car. If your bike has a glove comp't equivalent, I'd recommend the addition. Or purse, bag, keychain, etc.

[mizarchivist]

Yeah. Ear plugs, registration, and antihistamines.

[lightniing.livejournal.com]

I haven't looked. If you've not reunited with it then let me know, I can come fetch you on my bike, if that's OK.