This is Hilarious

Got this e-mail in my inbox today. It's really funny, especially because it aims to be so serious. So enjoy and be safe sledding kids!!

*_Risky Winter Fun Leads to Rough Sledding and Thin Ice_*

Mother Nature has provided us with some beautiful winter scenes this
year. However, the chance to have fun in the snow sometimes overpowers
our reasoning. Recently, when sledding down ASU’s slippery slopes, some
students have experienced pain, injury and unwanted Emergency Room
visits. Sledding is fun, but it’s even more fun when it doesn’t result
in hypothermia, getting hurt, or possibly hurting someone else.

So, before getting carried away on the snowy slopes and the thrill of
the hill, remember these few Safety Tips:

1. Sled only in clear, unobstructed areas that provide you with a safe
finish. Deep snow and drifts can hide hazards such as rocks and walls,
that if hit can ruin your whole day. Don’t sled near buildings and
roadways. Brick wall finish lines just don’t make good sense. The
results could be deadly!

2. Make sure your run is clear of all sleds and people before pushing
off. If you are returning uphill for another run, don’t become a target.
Get out of the way of other sledders. Walk up the borders of the sled run.

3. Be sure the device you are using is manufactured to be used as a
sled. Using a make-shift or home made sled can result in recuperating at
home or in the hospital from injuries.

4. Don’t overload your sled. Increased weight on the sled increases the
sled’s momentum and the results can be bone-crushing.

5. Remember to dress warm and in layers. Choose warm clothing of wool,
polypropylene, polarguard, hollofil or similar material. Cotton absorbs
water easily, losing all its insulation properties.

There have also been reports that some risk-taking, thrill-seeking
individuals are attempting to trek across the frozen regions of our Duck
Pond. Now we’re really walking on thin ice. Making a breakthrough can
lead straight to hypothermia. According to mayoclinic.com, /“Water
doesn't have to be extremely cold to cause hypothermia. Any water that's
colder than body temperature causes heat loss. Water that's colder than
70 F can quickly begin to cause hypothermia.” /Oh yeah, add the effects
of wind chill on your cold, wet body and you may end up with
hypothermia! Frostbite, loss of limbs and possibly coma are just a few
added medical conditions that could result from falling through the ice.
Keep in mind, there is always the risk of drowning. Simply put, please
do NOT attempt to walk on the Duck Pond. ASU’s snow and ice are
beautiful and fun, but both demand and deserve your utmost respect.
Following these and other common sense practices will help you have a
safe and fun experience in the snow at ASU.