The old clobber

I was an avid watcher of the early 80 British TV program "the young ones". So this was my take for a fancy dress on the character from the series Vyvyan. I'm a little in the recovery stage tonight, 5 mins from home after a 32k bike ride a car driver cut in front and I had no where to go. I can't sing the praises for the helmet enough, for my head hit the black stuff very hard.
I'm okay, a few scuffs and scratches, but as you get older the recover takes a little longer.

[Mags]

Oh my goodness! Wishing you good health and healing. Is this you? Fantastic selfie if so!

[Kim Capson]

Yikes! I hope you are on the mend. Love the outfit!

[kali]

That's no good Lee! but the portrait is very very good .

[Wylie]

Just a normal day... :)

[gloria jones]

Great portrait...Take care and your helmet is a keeper.

[Babs]

Oh no, glad to hear you are okay though. Hope your bike wasn't damaged too much either.

Nice portrait.

[Graeme Stevens]

No studs on your forehead? Great shot though...and it used to one of my favourite shows as well

[Iris N]

Yes, helmet is priceless! Hope you mend ok. Great self portrait!

[haskar]

Great portrait. A lot of accidents with cyclists. In August my friend will die because he did not have a helmet.

[Issi Bannerman]

This is a great image and a fabulous outfit. So glad you're ok after your accident; it sounds as you were lucky. Your confidence will be shaken though. Take care out there.

[Beryl Lloyd]

A wonderful rig out and portrait ! love that stern look ! Sorry to hear of the accident - so good the helmet saved the grey matter - seriously take care and hope you will feel fine again soon !Fav for the portrait !

[Lee]

@marlboromaam @kimmer50 @kali66 @pusspup @seattlite @onewing @graemestevens @iris52 @haskar @jamibann @beryl
Hi All, please excuse the joint reply. Thank you for your comments, wishes and fav's they're very much appreciated. The bike is generally okay, a few bits will need to be replaced, and I'll mend too, nothing serious.

The cycle helmet really saved me, I was travelling at about 15mph when the car turned across the front of me, I went over the bonnet and hit the road, side on head first. I'm 61 now, far from being old, but far from being young too.

[Lee]

@marlboromaam It is me. Shhhhhh don't tell anyone. =)

[Mags]

@gamelee I won't. =)

[Pat]

Excellent portrait - mean, marvellous and moody!
Sorry to hear about your accident & glad you came through without too much injury.

[Caterina]

Very nice portrait. Good for the helmet (that I never use 😩). Maybe I will think of you on my next bike trip. Fav

[Krista Marson]

My bother loved KISS growing up in the 70s. I remember we'd put on make-up, and I'd always be Peter Chriss 'cuz I liked his whiskers.

[Peter Dulis]

Stay safe

[Nick]

Seriously good portrait

[Pat Knowles]

Crikey that would be close….mad car drivers! Thank goodness not too much damage, hope it hasn’t put you off cycling. Great outfit…you look the part!

[KV]

Wow… great portrait… or selfie. Wow…that is such a bummer to have that accident so close to home after such a long trip. Hang in there.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Yes, great portrait. I hope everything will be okay.

[Islandgirl]

Oh no hope you have a speedy recovery................great portrait!

[Jane Pittenger]

That goddess for your helmet

[KWind]

Wow... glad you're okay! How scary that must have been for you! Stellar portrait.

[Louise]

Wishing you a speedy recovery, great outfit :)

[PhotoCrazy]

Wonderful pic, glad you're ok!!

[Yao RL]

Very cool, but cut by the car sounds bad, very bad.

[Casablanca]

Hoping you are feeling a lot better by now. Love this portrait

[Junko Y]

What a great self-portrait, scruff and all. I'm glad you are ok!! Helmets, yes! If I had been wearing one when on my bicycle and I was hit by a car from behind, I might have had less injury.