At 60, even a grasshopper between the eyes will leave a pretty good welt.
One time I was on a cruiser-style bike (1,000cc Virago) doing the usual 75-80 highway speed. I didn't see it but a big grasshopper must have come in just over the top of the low windshield and then under my popped-open helmet visor.
All I saw was a momentary but clear image of the yellow-underside of a grasshopper at close range via my left eye, just enough time to start the blink reflex and then BLAM! Sounded like a gunshot inside my head.
I didn't go down but weaved all over two lanes for a few seconds. In traffic it woulda been bad. Big welt on my eyelid was all I suffered.
Birdwatcher
