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25th September 2006 05:36 PM
#1
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2nd Near death Experience
Well they say it comes in 3's but I did not realise they account for close shaves with death.
This afternoon number 2 was seen. Driving down the M5 near Liverpool the car in front ran over a steel rod flicking it up into my path. Rapid application of the brakes saw it spear through the grille of the car. THe rod was about 8feet long and about 2 inches in diameter. If I had not slowed down, one of us in the car, Rachelle, Tayla or myself would have been pretty badly hurt if not killed.
Car is not too badly damaged. Airconditioning Condensor is punctured, radiator is intact but smashed off its mounts. Bumper bar is stuffed and a few bits and pices are broken.
We are all ok so I gather that is the important thing. Hopefully this does not effect my OzGolf Week next month.
Grant
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TM Burner - Cobra F Speed 3W - TM Draw 3H - TM Burner 4i-AW - Vokey 54/58 Wedges - Wilson 8862 Blade
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25th September 2006 05:37 PM
#2
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Will get some pics later for those who like to see damaged cars :0
Grant
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TM Burner - Cobra F Speed 3W - TM Draw 3H - TM Burner 4i-AW - Vokey 54/58 Wedges - Wilson 8862 Blade
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25th September 2006 05:40 PM
#3
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25th September 2006 05:55 PM
#4
Senior Member
Touring Pro (Japanese Tour)
Saw the thread title, thought you might have tried the jetstar in-flight meal.
Keep your head down (and here's hoping there is no #3)
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25th September 2006 05:56 PM
#5
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Glad to hear the family is okay, Grunt.
Was the pipe on it's way down when it hit the car?
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25th September 2006 05:58 PM
#6
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damn. nice to hear you are all ok..........fingers crossed for champs mate.
I'm back.
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25th September 2006 06:12 PM
#7
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Originally Posted by
AndyP
Glad to hear the family is okay, Grunt.
Was the pipe on it's way down when it hit the car?
Yeah it was coming down, it flicked up about 1 metre above roof height.
Grant
Grunt's Golflink
TM Burner - Cobra F Speed 3W - TM Draw 3H - TM Burner 4i-AW - Vokey 54/58 Wedges - Wilson 8862 Blade
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25th September 2006 07:44 PM
#8
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I am sick of morons who can't securely transport objects in/on their vehicles. We were burling along one of the main highways in Sydney a couple of months ago and encountered a bed matress in the middle lane. I would be very surprised if there wasn't an accident because of it.
I'm glad you're okay, Grant.
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25th September 2006 08:28 PM
#9
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I'm going to double check my knots next time I strap Mitchell to the roof.
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25th September 2006 09:08 PM
#10
Senior Member
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Bloody tradesmen that can't tie their loads down properly, or leave it to the apprentice to do
Terry.
Smugmug
"Your Mamma wouldn't fit in the can Bro"
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25th September 2006 11:33 PM
#11
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Grant. glad to hear you & family are ok.
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26th September 2006 07:48 AM
#12
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26th September 2006 08:53 AM
#13
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Thank god you and your family are ok Grant. Hope there's no #3.
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26th September 2006 09:25 AM
#14
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Originally Posted by
peter_rs
Near Death... it didn't go through the windscreen ;
I'm sure you could die from a steel pole through the crotch
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26th September 2006 09:29 AM
#15
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Originally Posted by
peter_rs
Near Death... it didn't go through the windscreen
Glad your all ok.
A guy at work had this happen but it embedded in the passanger seat
If I had pulled up as fast as I did it would have come through the windsceen.
Grant
Grunt's Golflink
TM Burner - Cobra F Speed 3W - TM Draw 3H - TM Burner 4i-AW - Vokey 54/58 Wedges - Wilson 8862 Blade
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27th September 2006 08:35 PM
#16
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3rd October 2006 09:43 AM
#17
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Well car is in the panel beaters. I have been informed that it should be fixed by Friday. That means no golf in the first part of this week
Grant
Grunt's Golflink
TM Burner - Cobra F Speed 3W - TM Draw 3H - TM Burner 4i-AW - Vokey 54/58 Wedges - Wilson 8862 Blade
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5th October 2006 08:25 AM
#18
Senior Member
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Just rang the Panel Beaters. They can't get the right parts, Ford sent them the wrong Bumper bar and air conditioning condensor. Not looking good,not likely to get it back by tomorrow afternoon. Bugger was hoping to get it back early enough tomorrow to get a game in.
All this hassle for a stupid piece of iron rod!!!
Grant
Grunt's Golflink
TM Burner - Cobra F Speed 3W - TM Draw 3H - TM Burner 4i-AW - Vokey 54/58 Wedges - Wilson 8862 Blade
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6th October 2006 02:32 PM
#19
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Well I think they may have put the hard yards in, they rang me earlier this morning to tell me that it will be wrapped up by 4 this afternoon. Going to ride the MTB to pick it up later. Will be able to play tomorrow
Grant
Grunt's Golflink
TM Burner - Cobra F Speed 3W - TM Draw 3H - TM Burner 4i-AW - Vokey 54/58 Wedges - Wilson 8862 Blade
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6th October 2006 09:31 PM
#20
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6th October 2006 09:42 PM
#21
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so you've picked up your spleen then ????
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6th October 2006 09:48 PM
#22
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Nah that has left the body for good.
Grant
Grunt's Golflink
TM Burner - Cobra F Speed 3W - TM Draw 3H - TM Burner 4i-AW - Vokey 54/58 Wedges - Wilson 8862 Blade
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