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Close escape....really close!!

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by A32Flathead, Oct 13, 2009.

  1. As you may have read, California & points East have been HAMMERED by 60mph+ winds & torrential rain today....

    Ventured out in the commuter car for some groceries, and came home to.....

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    After the tree trimmer muppets came, we extricated her....and the damage was....


    NOTHING AT ALL

    Oh, and up till we left...The commuter car...was parked right where the tree fell....
     
  2. trad27
    Joined: Apr 22, 2009
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    wow close call, glad to hear no one and nothing was hurt. It looking pretty bad here in bakersfield too.
     
  3. 50stude p/u
    Joined: Jul 14, 2009
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    50stude p/u
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    oh my.....that is really close.

    beautiful car, it would be a shame if it got hit.
     
  4. russ1403
    Joined: Mar 9, 2009
    Posts: 414

    russ1403
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    WOW!!! not even a scratch?
     
  5. hvychvy
    Joined: Jul 21, 2005
    Posts: 1,874

    hvychvy
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    Damn!!Glad everythings ok,put that beauty up!!
     
  6. ShortBus
    Joined: Dec 31, 1969
    Posts: 916

    ShortBus
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    Looks like your karma account is in the black..
     
  7. We just got back from LA last night, it was hitting that end of CA pretty hard then, but they say its gonna be better for the CHRR

    I came round the corner...behind the tree trimmer muppets...said to my wife...bet they are gonna be busy today...then I saw the caution tape....

    Not that I can see.... :D

    She gets a garage come Saturday when we move house!!

    Well & truly!


    Thanks everyone.
     
  8. 61TBird
    Joined: Mar 16, 2008
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    Your new nickname is "Dave the Bullet Dodger":D

    Nice to know there was no damage.
    I have a chainsaw that can take care of the rest of that tree!:rolleyes:
     
  9. Gator
    Joined: Dec 29, 2005
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    from Statham Ga

    Must be living right - glad to hear it.
     
  10. BinderRod
    Joined: Jul 9, 2006
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    I hope to hell that you went out and bought a lottery ticket
     
  11. captain scarlet
    Joined: Jun 11, 2008
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    from Detroit

    Hey there.. Glad the old banger is OK:D
     
  12. The Keystone Cop Tree "surgeons" are already on the job....

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  13. axle
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    axle
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    from Drag City

  14. vintagekustom
    Joined: Oct 6, 2009
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    vintagekustom
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    from Boise, ID

    INVINCIBLE CAR! proof that god loves the old ****
     
  15. Yeah.....that just about sums it up Alex!
     
  16. rottenpop
    Joined: Feb 8, 2004
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    rottenpop

    Woah, close call Dave! Glad she survived ok.
     
  17. Thanks man...almost makes me wanna move back home....well....maybe not ;)
     
  18. ya, lucky for sure, would a been a large shame, good luck on the move, the wind was crank'in up here in rocklin, and it rained like all get out.
     
  19. wvenfield
    Joined: Nov 23, 2006
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    Glad there was no damage but you live in California. I would think that would be the commuter car.
     
  20. Cruiser
    Joined: May 29, 2006
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    :eek: Well, it used to be George of the jungle - Hey, Dave lookout for that tree. Good thing the roof wasn't flaked yet. :D

    CRUISER :cool:
     
  21. zzford
    Joined: May 5, 2005
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    Man, you California guys are getting hit hard this year. I hope it ends soon for you.
     
  22. mrdodge
    Joined: Sep 9, 2008
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    Jeez, close call. And no damage as well. Car gods were smilin' today
     
  23. PhatCaddy
    Joined: May 31, 2005
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  24. man that was a close call......if you had of know you could have left the Hyundi !!!Good call moving to a place with a garage....I'll have to get over to film it!!LOLand warning...... the monkey boy has booked to come over next year...may see if we finally get to meet and film that Jessie bloke!
     
  25. Winged Avenger II
    Joined: Oct 9, 2008
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    Winged Avenger II
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    from Wisconsin

    it's time for a reinforced garage
     
  26. D A Y U M !
    That was close! Dont buy any lottery tickets, you used up all the luck you had!
    Doc.
     
  27. BullyDog
    Joined: Sep 17, 2009
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    BullyDog
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    from Atlanta GA

    sheet...that was a close call....that little "ponton " is sweet!!
     
  28. Sphynx
    Joined: Jan 31, 2009
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    from Central Fl

    I remember hurricane charlie came through florida and there was alot of cars crushed under trees , you got LUCKY!
     
  29. rayford
    Joined: Jul 3, 2008
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    rayford
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    from calhoun ga

    lucky lucky lucky
     
  30. Vinny of Destruction
    Joined: May 7, 2008
    Posts: 70

    Vinny of Destruction
    Member
    from wisconsin

    Talk about lucky!! Ive had 2 cars smashed by trees.. Its not fun:(
     

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