Destrys Shocking Experience

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Edited Date/Time 1/25/2012 6:41pm


www.racerxonline.com/article/destry-abbott---lightning-fast.aspx

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ocscottie 8/20/2010 6:17pm
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WOW! damn that is gnarly.

Get well Destry!
umagumadog 8/20/2010 6:48pm
8/20/2010 6:48pm
You just never know what might happen. I'm glad Destry and his son are ok.
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mjskier 8/20/2010 6:58pm
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Wow, he is lucky to have made it. We get quite a few people get hit by lightning while hiking in the rockies, and some of them don't make it.
Show of hand, how many of you have been told not to seek refuge under a tree during a storm? (because you are standing right next to a huge lightning rod)

I grew up on a farm and that was drilled into me since as long as I can remember.
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FIREfish148 8/20/2010 6:59pm
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Thats a damn good read.

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jndmx 8/20/2010 7:09pm
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Holy Shit!

That is insane.....
Hang in there Destry and hope things get better.
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Destry 8/20/2010 7:15pm
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Smile Thanks guys! We're both doing a lot better! It actually happened almost a month ago and I'm back to normal stuff again. Definitely one of the scariest things I've ever been through! Back to riding and racing again, so it's goodSmile

I didn't know you weren't supposed to stand under a tree when it's lightning. I thought it would be safer then standing in the openSmile I grew up in the desert, so I've never had to deal with that.
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Cygnus 8/20/2010 7:21pm
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Glad to hear all is well. That had to suck bad.
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jeffro503 8/20/2010 7:31pm
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HOLY SHIT! Man...I'm glad Destry is OK! What a freak thing to have happen to someone.
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jeffro503 8/20/2010 7:33pm
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Destry wrote:
:) Thanks guys! We're both doing a lot better! It actually happened almost a month ago and I'm back to normal stuff again. Definitely one of...
Smile Thanks guys! We're both doing a lot better! It actually happened almost a month ago and I'm back to normal stuff again. Definitely one of the scariest things I've ever been through! Back to riding and racing again, so it's goodSmile

I didn't know you weren't supposed to stand under a tree when it's lightning. I thought it would be safer then standing in the openSmile I grew up in the desert, so I've never had to deal with that.
That's awesome Destry! I replied above before I scrolled down and seen your reply.

Glad to hear that you and your boy are ok!

Stay safe......and when you see lightning........just start riding the other way......away from the lightning!

Don't go into the light.........Don't go into the light!
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DirtDgr 8/20/2010 8:33pm
8/20/2010 8:33pm
WOW! That is crazy stuff you tell your grandkids about! Glad Destry and son are ok.
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MX45 8/20/2010 8:38pm
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Whoa thats crazy! And a good story to boot!
I'm glad everything is back to normal for ya.
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phlewy 8/20/2010 8:39pm
8/20/2010 8:39pm
Holy Cow!!!

What a story. I've parked under and against trees above Reno in the Eastern Sierras through many many sudden thunder storms. I guess not anymore.

Glad your ok. God and his Angels were watching.
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TerryK 8/20/2010 8:46pm
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Damn Destry, that is some scary stuff! I can't imagine the fear for your son you had once your head cleared a bit. Must have been terrifying to say the least. SO glad you guys are OK. All the best to you both!!
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mjskier 8/20/2010 9:59pm
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Here's some good info. I didn't know that tree were positively charged to start with.
Destry you should buy a lottery ticket because all things considered you were lucky (yes, kind of odd saying that after you got knocked down) look at the part about lightning that can reach 54,000 degrees F!

http://www.wikihow.com/Avoid-Being-Struck-by-Lightning-When-Caught-Unawares
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Yaya 8/20/2010 10:32pm
8/20/2010 10:32pm
Shit damn that is gnarly! Glad Destry is Ok along with his son. Lightning is a serious freak of mother nature.
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tunedlength 8/20/2010 11:29pm
8/20/2010 11:29pm
Glad to hear your boy and you are OK.
I am curious however, what happened to your bike?
And please excuse my morbid mechanical curiosity.
williamsmotowerx 8/21/2010 12:01am
8/21/2010 12:01am
did you buy some lottery tickets right after that happened?
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nobhead 8/21/2010 1:52pm
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mjskier wrote:
Wow, he is lucky to have made it. We get quite a few people get hit by lightning while hiking in the rockies, and some of...
Wow, he is lucky to have made it. We get quite a few people get hit by lightning while hiking in the rockies, and some of them don't make it.
Show of hand, how many of you have been told not to seek refuge under a tree during a storm? (because you are standing right next to a huge lightning rod)

I grew up on a farm and that was drilled into me since as long as I can remember.
my friend flew back east and was golfing with his dad and two brothers. They all tucked in under a tree when it started raining and the bolt hit the tree, went through the roots and right up their cleats or clubs they were holding and blew out the tops of there heads. Lots of organ damage (one side only) but all lived. ya don't hide under a tree.

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