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post Dec 23 2010, 09:56 AM
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wow
I'm so glad about how it ended
so glad everyone is ok!

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post Dec 23 2010, 09:58 AM
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Thanks guys... no "real" damage, other than her already spotty reputation with GEICO. The rest is just bolt on stuff. No air-bags etc. She just peeled the fender back like a tin can. The aluminum panels are funny that way... a guy at the scene just grebbed it and bent it back for her. LOL

Counting our blessings.
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post Dec 23 2010, 10:04 AM
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http://bringatrailer.com/2008/09/18/amazin...es-unimog-doka/

I'd feel sorry for the other guy...
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post Dec 23 2010, 10:12 AM
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Crap!!!
That is scary.

We had a vanagon stick shift and a semi circular driveway that crowned at the top about ten feet higher than the road.
Wife forgot something, parked the car with 4 kids in it, no ebrake, and went to get whatever she forgot.
My oldest, 5-6 at the time (houdini with a car seat) somehow kicked the stick into neutral.
Van rolled down the driveway, across the street and hit a telephone pole dead center.
Everyone was fine, but scared the crap out of my wife and I .

I am very happy that your family is fine...
Get her a truck.

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post Dec 23 2010, 12:15 PM
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Woah Scary! So happy to hear they are all okay. My wife has been good about accidents. Although she has blown a couple engines. Yes when the oil light comes on it means STOP the car & turn it off. Yes dear when the temperature gets all the way to the Hot position it is overheating. Smoke coming out from the hood is a good indication the car needs to be TURNED OFF. You do not keep driving up the long hill in 100 degree weather with the a/c still blasting. Somehow I got yelled at for this & it was my fault (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
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post Dec 23 2010, 12:19 PM
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QUOTE(GeorgeRud @ Dec 22 2010, 10:01 PM) *

God Bless that they're alright! Cars are just metal and can be repaired.


...Yes indeed.....Glad your family is safe (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Dec 23 2010, 07:14 PM
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At first I thought this was going to be a funny story about Benz whacking. Instead of a possible nightmare scenario. Glad everyone is OK. Someone is watching out for your family.
Cheers, Elliot
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post Dec 23 2010, 07:29 PM
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My wife (ex) has wrecked so many cars in the last few years. When we were married I used to worry so much about the damn cars and the insurance. Now that my daughter has taken responcibility for her mom, I've learned to see a bigger picture where I just worry about her safety. Nice to hear that you're thinking about her first.

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post Dec 23 2010, 07:38 PM
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You have some of the most harrowing close calls. Remember the camping ordeal with the tent full of kids blowing away or some such?
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post Dec 23 2010, 07:54 PM
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"Whacked the Benz" I thought I would be reading another story.
Sorry to hear about the accident, and glad everyone is alright.
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post Dec 23 2010, 10:57 PM
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She needs an old Volvo. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


You read my mind. Mercedes are safe - which is needed, but old Volvos are safe and disposable. There are several 70s Volvo wagons running around Eugene - of which you could probably buy an entire stable for the price of one Merc. Have her total one - pitch it and start on the next, and don't even bother reporting it to the insurance co.
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post Dec 23 2010, 11:00 PM
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i am glad the family is fine.

I found you one
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Be...taryQ5fVehicles
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post Dec 23 2010, 11:27 PM
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Don't leave her for Michael. He wrecks cars too.
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post Dec 23 2010, 11:55 PM
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How bout an older Suburban for her now?
You should see *my* wife's old Suburban. Talk about shizbeat.

Eric, glad the guardian angels had their big boy boots on for ya! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Dec 24 2010, 07:34 AM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/grouphug.gif) Great way to start CHRISTMAS Holiday safe ending amen!!
I tell my wife that they make them by the millions she has taken out her E430, Volvo wagon and not even a scratch. Does that make me or her lucky ??
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post Dec 24 2010, 08:32 AM
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Sounds like somone was watching out for them, I'm glad everyone is OK. WOW, 90th south is scary when your not passed out and driving in your own lane!! Very lucky.
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post Dec 24 2010, 08:35 AM
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I'll let Waide know that she is ok!
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post Dec 24 2010, 08:49 AM
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QUOTE(MoveQik @ Dec 24 2010, 07:35 AM) *

I'll let Waide know that she is ok!

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Really glad to hear everyone is ok. Just did a smililar amount of repairs to our Pathfinder last month, but nowhere near as scary of a incident.

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post Dec 25 2010, 02:08 AM
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QUOTE(Eric_Shea @ Dec 23 2010, 12:14 AM) *

Agreed...

She does have a history though (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) She's whacked about every car she's ever been in.

914-6 - Drove it up on a curb while leaving the ATM at the bank. Took out the passengers side outer rocker.
ML320 - Drove the passengers door into a pile of wood on the driveway while we were building a deck on the old house. Almost the same accident as the 914-6.
E320 Wagon - Whacked a deer.
E500 Wagon - Whacked a concrete post.

Anyone know where I can get a Uni-Mog cheap? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

(she sure is cute though...) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif)




I SEE THE PROBLEM GET A CAR THAT HAS A NAME NOT A NUMBER....
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post Dec 25 2010, 07:27 AM
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I'd be glad to go take a better look at the UNIMOG for you E. I have seen it at EuroSunday Events here in Sacramento... The girls would need ladders to get in though! That and your driveway is steep and garage is shallow. Well, you could keep it at my house I suppose... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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