Dang ice got me...

tjjeepjeep · 12-23-2008, 11:29 PM

Well the dang ice got me on my way home from work today. :mad: Out of work early, off to WalMart at Milford (doing my part to help the economy); going home via entrance ramp onto 275S. Hit a patch and lost it. Spun I have no idea how many times, across all 3 lanes and hit the guardrail twice-ish. Stopped on the right shoulder; looking at traffic. Moved car enough to look and front bumper pushed in enough that it's hitting tire. Well now what should I do, as I sit in the rain. I did the only thing I could think of...and 'phone a friend'. Little while later, Armstrong and Pater show up trailer in tow, get me home ok, and take my x90 back to Armstrong's shop to see damage.

All in all, I'm ok. Sore and bet tomorrow is gonna be worse (Merry Christmas). While waiting, I got to watch 4 vehicles spin out as well as meet a nice State Patrolman, who was kind enough to write me a $95 ticket 2 1/2 hrs after the accident because I was a dumbass and stayed there, (my bad, I was warned it could happen). But it could have been much worse so I'm thankful, although my cute little purple car is hurt now. Here are a few pics from the camera phone.

To Armstrong & Pater -- You guys can't imagine how relieved I was to see the big sexxy black truck pull up behind me, trailer in tow...knowing my support had arrived. Thank you doesn't begin to cover it, but it's a start. Thank you thank you both!!!

JeffK5 · 12-23-2008, 11:51 PM

Is that a "failure to control" ticket?

That's nothing but a bull**** money grab from a city/state that's in your pocket too much as it is!

They'd have to make me pay that one..:mad:

maddhatter · 12-23-2008, 11:59 PM

Glad you are OK.

Don't you dare scrap that car without asking me to buy it first!

Just kidding "well kinda" I am glad your ok people drive like nut cases up there at the Milford exit.

fabricator · 12-24-2008, 01:21 AM

thats junk....what you want for it..

carwash · 12-24-2008, 01:50 AM

Fight the ticket. Threaten to sue them for repairs due to lack of road preparations on their part. If you go to court, it will probably get dropped.

When the hell did you get that car?

WrenchMonkey · 12-25-2008, 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carwash

Fight the ticket. Threaten to sue them for repairs due to lack of road preparations on their part. If you go to court, it will probably get dropped.

That's the part that really gets me boiling. The city/county/state are so inept that they can't provide one of the ONLY services that actually benefit most taxpayers.

And then they decide that not only is it not their fault that the roads are impassable, but it's actually YOUR fault, and they'll take it upon themselves to punish you for what they didn't do.

And the punishment? ANOTHER $100 you get to pay the very people who aren't doing what we're paying em to do in the first place!

Sorry for the rant, did I make you feel any better about it?

Oh, and Merry Christmas!

Robert

tjjeepjeep · 12-27-2008, 05:28 PM

Good progress being made on repairs. I stopped by the shop yesterday to watch and learn about body work. (Frame rack...very very cool stuff.) Chris from CK Customs is taking good care of it. Looks like parts are gonna be the tricky thing. Scott/flxratd is working on headlight assembly and everything else, so we'll see what happens there. Here's a few more pics (camera phone):

maddhatter · 12-24-2008, 05:37 AM

lol

GPER · 12-24-2008, 06:21 AM

Glad you are ok, it was an interesting drive yesterday.

94Dodge Truggy · 12-24-2008, 08:50 AM

Highway Patrol is nothing but a business and they were making sure they would get their money for the annual pizza party. He was going right on down the line handing everyone stopped tickets for failure to control. Guess there were no serious injury wrecks or matters to deal with. He seemed to be a miserable fella and I wanted to wish him a merry christmas but he quickly left as I pulled up. Glad you were alright Tjjeepjeep and looks like the purple wonder can be saved!

P.S. Getting to do some urban wheeling drifting with the trailer on I-275 was awesome!

12-23-2008, 11:29 PM	#1
tjjeepjeep Just tired Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hamilton, OH Posts: 2,213 Images: 2212	Dang ice got me... Well the dang ice got me on my way home from work today. :mad: Out of work early, off to WalMart at Milford (doing my part to help the economy); going home via entrance ramp onto 275S. Hit a patch and lost it. Spun I have no idea how many times, across all 3 lanes and hit the guardrail twice-ish. Stopped on the right shoulder; looking at traffic. Moved car enough to look and front bumper pushed in enough that it's hitting tire. Well now what should I do, as I sit in the rain. I did the only thing I could think of...and 'phone a friend'. Little while later, Armstrong and Pater show up trailer in tow, get me home ok, and take my x90 back to Armstrong's shop to see damage. All in all, I'm ok. Sore and bet tomorrow is gonna be worse (Merry Christmas). While waiting, I got to watch 4 vehicles spin out as well as meet a nice State Patrolman, who was kind enough to write me a $95 ticket 2 1/2 hrs after the accident because I was a dumbass and stayed there, (my bad, I was warned it could happen). But it could have been much worse so I'm thankful, although my cute little purple car is hurt now. Here are a few pics from the camera phone. To Armstrong & Pater -- You guys can't imagine how relieved I was to see the big sexxy black truck pull up behind me, trailer in tow...knowing my support had arrived. Thank you doesn't begin to cover it, but it's a start. Thank you thank you both!!! Attached Images __________________ I want to be the reason you look down at your phone and smile........then walk into a pole.

12-24-2008, 01:21 AM	#4
fabricator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cincy, Oh Posts: 947	thats junk....what you want for it.. __________________ For you guys who can't drive, I have owned a frame rack for several years. Prices are based on your skill and ability to wreck it....

12-24-2008, 01:50 AM	#5
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	Fight the ticket. Threaten to sue them for repairs due to lack of road preparations on their part. If you go to court, it will probably get dropped. When the hell did you get that car? __________________

12-27-2008, 05:28 PM	#7
tjjeepjeep Just tired Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hamilton, OH Posts: 2,213 Images: 2212	Good progress being made on repairs. I stopped by the shop yesterday to watch and learn about body work. (Frame rack...very very cool stuff.) Chris from CK Customs is taking good care of it. Looks like parts are gonna be the tricky thing. Scott/flxratd is working on headlight assembly and everything else, so we'll see what happens there. Here's a few more pics (camera phone): Attached Images __________________ I want to be the reason you look down at your phone and smile........then walk into a pole.

12-24-2008, 08:50 AM	#10
94Dodge Truggy EX-Vice President Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 3,048	Highway Patrol is nothing but a business and they were making sure they would get their money for the annual pizza party. He was going right on down the line handing everyone stopped tickets for failure to control. Guess there were no serious injury wrecks or matters to deal with. He seemed to be a miserable fella and I wanted to wish him a merry christmas but he quickly left as I pulled up. Glad you were alright Tjjeepjeep and looks like the purple wonder can be saved! P.S. Getting to do some urban wheeling drifting with the trailer on I-275 was awesome! __________________

12-23-2008, 11:51 PM	#2
JeffK5 Tiny Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Colerain Posts: 798	Is that a "failure to control" ticket? That's nothing but a bull**** money grab from a city/state that's in your pocket too much as it is! They'd have to make me pay that one..:mad:

12-23-2008, 11:59 PM	#3
maddhatter Join Date: May 2007 Location: loveland OH Posts: 324	Glad you are OK. Don't you dare scrap that car without asking me to buy it first! Just kidding "well kinda" I am glad your ok people drive like nut cases up there at the Milford exit.

12-24-2008, 05:37 AM	#8
maddhatter Join Date: May 2007 Location: loveland OH Posts: 324	lol

12-24-2008, 06:21 AM	#9
GPER Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kettering, Ohio Posts: 811	Glad you are ok, it was an interesting drive yesterday.