Sobering

I found my helmet and gloves in the garage today; I thought Brian had taken them down to the tack room for me. I picked them up – and noticed something I hadn't seen when I looked at it Monday:

Um, yeah; that would explain the bruise on the back right side of my head! Nice little gouge in the top as well, and who knows where the visor is.

And that, children, is why you should ALWAYS wear a helmet. I'm shopping for a new one; that one has done its job (thank-you!) and is now in the trash.