said_aouita
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Dec 31, 2011 9:04am
[h=1]2 daredevils to jump San Diego Bay on New Year's Eve[/h]
http://www.9news.com/news/sidetracks/238854/337/2-daredevils-to-jump-San-Diego-Bay-on-New-Year39s-Eve
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thavoice
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Dec 31, 2011 9:17am
Eh..may check it out.
I thought it was a bit funnny, in a sick way I guess, but when I was out in San Diego and Coronado a few years ago there were signs ever 100 yards or so, ith a phone, geared towards those who were thinking about committing suicide by jumping off that bridge. Just thought it was wierd....must happen alot.
I thought it was a bit funnny, in a sick way I guess, but when I was out in San Diego and Coronado a few years ago there were signs ever 100 yards or so, ith a phone, geared towards those who were thinking about committing suicide by jumping off that bridge. Just thought it was wierd....must happen alot.
said_aouita
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Dec 31, 2011 9:31am
I've always thought those phones were for motor vehicles who may have broken down on the bridge?thavoice;1032196 wrote:Eh..may check it out.
I thought it was a bit funnny, in a sick way I guess, but when I was out in San Diego and Coronado a few years ago there were signs ever 100 yards or so, ith a phone, geared towards those who were thinking about committing suicide by jumping off that bridge. Just thought it was wierd....must happen alot.
(edit) Although their is a bridge in Tampa Bay which has solar powered phones connected to a crisis center. Specially trained counselor answers- Sunshine Skyway bridge.
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thavoice
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Dec 31, 2011 10:05am
Pretty sure on the signs it talked about suicide. My brother who was out there for a year or so they were for those who are wanting to jump to call in for help or whatever.said_aouita;1032206 wrote:I've always thought those phones were for motor vehicles who may have broken down on the bridge?
(edit) Although their is a bridge in Tampa Bay which has solar powered phones connected to a crisis center. Specially trained counselor answers- Sunshine Skyway bridge.
said_aouita
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Dec 31, 2011 10:18am
thavoice;1032241 wrote:Pretty sure on the signs it talked about suicide. My brother who was out there for a year or so they were for those who are wanting to jump to call in for help or whatever.
Would be awesome if Jerky Boys hacked into those phones. Someone calls crying, begging for help and they are connected to Frank Rizzo.
bases_loaded
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Dec 31, 2011 10:43am
The signs with phone numbers on the Coronado Bridge are for suicide helplines.
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thavoice
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Dec 31, 2011 10:45am
Thought so.bases_loaded;1032261 wrote:The signs with phone numbers on the Coronado Bridge are for suicide helplines.
I have to wonder tho..is jumping off a bridge that popular of a way to off ones self?
bases_loaded
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Dec 31, 2011 10:58am
I would guess its popular enough to have signs put up on every other light pole near the peak of the bridge...
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thavoice
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Dec 31, 2011 11:02am
I kinda of also meant, how effective is it? I would think if ya wanted to really end it all, wouldnt ya chose something a bit less frightening, easier to do, or more effective.
ts1227
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Dec 31, 2011 11:22am
I was surprised that more than 5 people watched ever, yet it keeps coming back
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gut
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Dec 31, 2011 2:45pm
This was a jump that impressed me:
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said_aouita
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Dec 31, 2011 4:16pm
Yea....the going for distance thing has speed but this "step up" and land on top seemed like it took more skill.gut;1032455 wrote:This was a jump that impressed me:
Speaking of dirt bikes....any OC'ers go to Kenworthy's in Troy, back in the day? Good times the weekend Factory riders came to town.
ts1227
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Dec 31, 2011 11:10pm
Just was flipping through, it's foggy as shit
Midstate01
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Jan 1, 2012 12:17am
That was awesome!!! I wanna see more views though. A side view!!!
DeadliestWarrior34
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Jan 1, 2012 12:20am
Did they die?
said_aouita
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Jan 1, 2012 12:51am
I missed it. No clue what happened.
Curly J
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Jan 1, 2012 12:55am
I think there were better camera shots in 1975 when Evel Knievel jumped the buses...Nuff said.
said_aouita
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Jan 1, 2012 2:04am
Plus, Evil Knievel's idea of preparation was an 8-ball of coke and three blondes, before launching and crashing his Harley.Curly J;1033007 wrote:I think there were better camera shots in 1975 when Evel Knievel jumped the buses...Nuff said.
Now a days they got smart people who do math and physics. They can figure out exact angles and speeds needed to jump specific distances......all that p*ssy smart person stuff.
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gut
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Jan 1, 2012 2:12am
Was just not something I'd seen. Really looks like he's just floating at the end before reaching the platform. And going down was even more impressive - that's gotta be tough even for a stunt pro because basically driving your bike off a cliff is not remotely natural.said_aouita;1032558 wrote:Yea....the going for distance thing has speed but this "step up" and land on top seemed like it took more skill.