Oss
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« on: March 10, 2022, 06:06:47 PM » |
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while driving home from Naples on 95 in Georgia in the middle lane in Bonnie's car a tractor trailer decided as I was passing him and even with his cab to enter my lane His front left bumper impacted just behind the front wheel which sent me into him and spinning out of control I spun off to the right behind him onto the grass several revolutions and kept from going into the woods The car stopped about 5 feet off the right shoulder I got out and told Bonnie to call 911 and saw the damage on the right side 911 pinged us as there was no mile sign present and the officer we had just passed while he was writing a ticket came pronto The driver of the truck stopped a 100 or so yards down the road The hit took place in a marked 70 location and that was my speed with the cruise on I missed the sign as well as all the trees, no cars or trucks stopped and I hit none Cops came and took info and the car was driveable, the doors work and no engine damage Reminded me of my 1st valk wreck in 2002 I drove it home. We made it to smithville nc then home by 5pm today The word for today and yesterday is gratitude Drank a whole lot of 18 yr old scotch when I got to the hotel for medicinal purposes of course Bonnie had vodka slept like babies and got back on the road by 8am for home  
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If you don't know where your going any road will take you there George Harrison
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #1 on: March 10, 2022, 06:29:22 PM » |
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Sorry for your troubles Evan, but aside from car damage (and nerves)... you kinda got lucky (in a backhanded way). That could have gone 50 ways worse than it did.
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« Reply #2 on: March 10, 2022, 06:53:03 PM » |
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Glad you were in a vehicle….not on your bike
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« Reply #3 on: March 10, 2022, 07:00:48 PM » |
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Scared me when you said <While RIDING home> Glad everyone is OK
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« Reply #4 on: March 10, 2022, 07:19:08 PM » |
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GLAD Evan you and Bonnie are O K. Vehicles can be replaced. I prescribe MORE 18 year old scotch for you and more vodka for Bonnie.  Let us know how this all shakes out on down the line please! RIDE SAFE.
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« Reply #5 on: March 11, 2022, 04:06:24 AM » |
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« Reply #6 on: March 11, 2022, 04:56:12 AM » |
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Wow, Evan, glad you both are alright. It could have been much worse.
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« Reply #7 on: March 11, 2022, 05:40:30 AM » |
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Lucky and blessed. Small miracles happen around us all the time, my fat has been pulled out of the fire numerous times. Happy you both made it home relatively unscathed.
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« Reply #8 on: March 11, 2022, 06:07:55 AM » |
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Evan, glad you and Bonnie are ok, as others said you got lucky. Must have a guardian angel looking after you. Take care.
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« Reply #9 on: March 11, 2022, 06:14:10 AM » |
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Whoa, Nellie! Sounds like an unexpected detour that didn't turn out to be scenic. Glad you're both OK, cars can be fixed.
Did you ever speak with the truck driver? Did he receive a citation?
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« Reply #10 on: March 11, 2022, 06:57:16 AM » |
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Wow, Oss. I’m so glad this turned out as well as it did. You’re in my thoughts and prayers.
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« Reply #11 on: March 11, 2022, 07:28:12 AM » |
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Good thing your guardian angel was with the two of you. Did you give the little elf a snort. nd Bobbie da prez and Bonnie
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« Reply #12 on: March 11, 2022, 01:24:35 PM » |
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Man! Glad you and Bonnie were in her car and not on the Honda! Just throw those underware in the trash. Hay, Jimmyt
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« Reply #13 on: March 11, 2022, 01:45:07 PM » |
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Glad to hear you and your wife are safe.
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« Reply #14 on: March 11, 2022, 05:57:21 PM » |
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Hey Oss I’m glad you and Bonnie were ok like someone already said the car can be replaced or repaired as long as y’all are good Glad y’all are home in one piece Y’all Take care
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« Reply #15 on: March 13, 2022, 09:08:21 PM » |
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hmmmmmmm.................... That is one Hell of an excuse to drink good Scotch!
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« Reply #16 on: March 14, 2022, 07:14:20 AM » |
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so glad that you and Bonnie are ok!
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« Reply #17 on: March 14, 2022, 07:21:10 AM » |
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hmmmmmmm.................... That is one Hell of an excuse to drink good Scotch!
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« Reply #18 on: March 14, 2022, 01:27:16 PM » |
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hmmmmmmm.................... That is one Hell of an excuse to drink good Scotch!
 -Mike Indeed. Except not just after the accident, but before the police come. I once had a guy tell me he didn't get drunk until AFTER the accident (and before the cops showed up). He said he was shook up and drank to steady his nerves. I told him that story sucked he needed a better story. The cops, the judge and the jury didn't believe him (and neither did I). You know, it takes a little while after drinking before your BAT goes up. Not long, but it's not instant. You don't get to a .22 BAT in 15 min minutes.
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« Reply #19 on: March 14, 2022, 04:58:22 PM » |
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Evan, glad you pulled your ass outta that one with only cage damage. Pour a shot of good scotch for your guardian angel.
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« Reply #20 on: March 15, 2022, 08:48:05 AM » |
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Just seeing this. Glad that you and Bonnie are OK!  Sorry about the car.  Deb's car is in the body shop now, she got rear ended in January.
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« Reply #21 on: March 15, 2022, 10:49:39 AM » |
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Luck had nothing to do with it, right Evan...superior driving and cool heads saved the day, right Evan.... good thing you had Bonnie with ya... 
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