Tink1717 2 #1 June 3, 2004 ... is the drive home from the DZ. Dodge Ram 1500: 1, VW Golf: 0. I just hope the INS people total it. Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seekfun 0 #2 June 3, 2004 Tink1717, I agree with you there buddy. I spent Friday and Saturday jumping and then almost got killed on the drive home by a wayward coyote that jumped out in the road. I will say, however, that the VW Jetta held to the road well. I know you're supposed to just hit the animal and not kill yourself swerving. But, the car is new and I thought it was a quadruped child...er...never mind. Had I crashed, it would have been my fault. - topher "...there is a there out there..." - Tom Robbins Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seekfun 0 #3 June 3, 2004 Tink, You'll have to do a little research, but I think there's a law on the books that very clearly stipulates the following: Whenever a collision of two motor vehicles results in the damage of precious skydiving bumper stickers or personalized license plates, the vehicle to which these items are fastened shall be considered a total loss. - topher "...there is a there out there..." - Tom Robbins Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tink1717 2 #4 June 3, 2004 Thanks, I'll tell the adjuster that.Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDivaChristie 0 #5 June 3, 2004 That is nasty! Good luck with the insurance buddy! not jumping sux Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tink1717 2 #6 June 3, 2004 New Pic. Still, Truck 1,: VW , 0.Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
genoyamamoto 0 #7 June 3, 2004 Well, at least you can take comfort in knowing that it only gets safer after the most dangerous part of any skydive. Gotta go... plaything needs to spank me Feel the hate... Photos here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #8 June 3, 2004 That blows! Where'd it happen? Coming back from cross keys? That's what ya get for jumping on a weekday! Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tink1717 2 #9 June 4, 2004 What happened was: I was going home after jumping at X-keys (did 5 awesome jumps, all freefly) I was headed west on 322. It had just finished raining about ten mins earlier. Traffic was stopped at a construction flag man. I was stopped. The Dodge Ram 1500, didn't stop. He skidded/hydroplaned all the way into me and three others. I heard him skid, saw him in the mirror, watched him come all the way in. The actual hit wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be, but it was bad enough. Anyway, the INS guy is coming tomorrow at 1100, We'll see what happens then. I also have the number of a very greedy ambulance chasing lawyer, just in case the INS co. wants to be a dick.Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tink1717 2 #10 June 4, 2004 Well, it's official. It's totalled. Now I can get a brand new car. Woo Hoo!!!!Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mixoligist 0 #11 June 5, 2004 Total number of times you've driven? How many drives in that car? What size tires? Were you current on that road? Let's all wait for the facts...................................... Better you than me .................................. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tink1717 2 #12 June 5, 2004 Quote Total number of times you've driven? Approx. 9490 QuoteHow many drives in that car? 109K QuoteWhat size tires? 195/65 r15, 11K miles on them. QuoteWere you current on that road? Yes.Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
