Big disaster
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Big disaster
Yesterday I left the van parked by the hill that goes south towards a resort and a lake.
Got up this morning looked out the window and no van, somehow it jumped out of gear and rolled down the hill, about 100 yards how it missed all the trees is beyond me.
Went across a road through the resort and into the lake.
It also snowed a foot and the temps dropped dramatically so now it`s froze in and covered with snow.
So guess we`ll fire up the tractor and go see if we can get it out, another bad thing the DNR put restrictions on burning so now we can`t burn the leave piled up all over the yard.
Mercy.
Got up this morning looked out the window and no van, somehow it jumped out of gear and rolled down the hill, about 100 yards how it missed all the trees is beyond me.
Went across a road through the resort and into the lake.
It also snowed a foot and the temps dropped dramatically so now it`s froze in and covered with snow.
So guess we`ll fire up the tractor and go see if we can get it out, another bad thing the DNR put restrictions on burning so now we can`t burn the leave piled up all over the yard.
Mercy.
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Re: Big disaster
Oh boy I hope the DNR doesn't come after you about you polluting the lake!
Same thing happened to one of our club members in Canada years ago. Only difference is the truck hit trees on its way down a very steep and short hill. They had a heck of a time getting it back up the hill!
Good luck Pitchy!
Same thing happened to one of our club members in Canada years ago. Only difference is the truck hit trees on its way down a very steep and short hill. They had a heck of a time getting it back up the hill!
Good luck Pitchy!
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Re: Big disaster
Parking brake, wheel chocks, etc.?
Take care retrieving van so you do not end up in the lake!
Take care retrieving van so you do not end up in the lake!
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Re: Big disaster
Sorry to hear, Pitch. Hope you can retrieve it and get it running again.
Re: Big disaster
Wow, thank God nobody was hurt. Hopefully the van isn't in too deep Pitchy. Hopefully no water in the motor or electrical system.
Be careful with the recovery, my friend.
Be careful with the recovery, my friend.
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Re: Big disaster
+1
Pete
Sometimes I wonder if it is worthwhile gnawing through the leather straps to get up in the morning..................
Sometimes I wonder if it is worthwhile gnawing through the leather straps to get up in the morning..................
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Re: Big disaster
Oh Wow! Be careful getting it out!
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Re: Big disaster
Good luck with the recovery, I hope not too much damage done when you get back on dry land.
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Re: Big disaster
I better come clean before I get in trouble, check the date this was posted.
April fools fellars. but I appreciate the kind thoughts.
April fools fellars. but I appreciate the kind thoughts.
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Re: Big disaster
Good one Pitchy
Pete
Sometimes I wonder if it is worthwhile gnawing through the leather straps to get up in the morning..................
Sometimes I wonder if it is worthwhile gnawing through the leather straps to get up in the morning..................
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Re: Big disaster
Ya got me Lenn
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