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So here I am biking home from the gym, minding my own business, when suddenly this kid on a skateboard crosses my path. I try to pass behind him when he suddenly stops (probably saw me in his peripheral vision) as a result I hit him (quite hard I think) and we go down in a confused mess of bikes, skateboards and baggy pants (his, not mine). My first thought is: idiot! My second thought is: ouch my side hurt like hell and I'm having trouble breathing. He escaped pretty much unharmed, while I got the wind knocked out of me good and I'm gasping for air like a fish on dry land. Not to mention my front wheel is bent out of shape and needs replacing ($70!!) But after checking that nothing is broken I hobble home. The question is should I've called the police and nailed this punks ass to the floor? Demanded payment for a new front wheel and stuff? I didn't think of it at the time 'cause I was somewhat dazed and confused (and my side still hurts like hell) but the kid couldn't have been more that 13-14. Not even punishable in court in Sweden. Now if this was in the US I could probably sue his parents for like a gazillion dollars, but not here...
Damned annoying anyway, I just got a good flow at the gym. Going two-three time a week. Now I can't train for at least two weeks...
Damned annoying anyway, I just got a good flow at the gym. Going two-three time a week. Now I can't train for at least two weeks...
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