Watch out for windmill blades

Experiences distilled from a project that should be actively taken into account in future projects.
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Watch out for windmill blades

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Was checking out some windmills on the ground when I walked a bit TOO close to a wheel, and one of the sails tore a hole clean thru my jeans! (Don't worry I didn't get hurt)
So yeah the lesson is: watch out for windmill blades when they're on the ground - you don't want to walk too close!
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it was checking you out
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I have several scars on my legs from sails....
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I was up swapping a section out, and the wheel turned and sliced down from above my eye to my cheek. And to think, people just thought I was born this handsome.
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:lol: windy , pretty like you takes work !
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tst - Lol
PaulV, windybob - Oh noooo! 😬
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How true that is guys that 602 i put together last spring by the time I was done my hands and arms looked like i fought a Bear.
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For me, it is near impossible to assemble, move or disassemble a wheel and not get cut or clothing torn in at least 1 of those 3 tasks.
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I agree with all of the above !!!

NO more Dempsters for me .
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