What has made you Happy today??

[cgm]

Has to be in the happy thread and not the angry thread. Had a bit of an accident today, that was a near miss to something much worse. Obviously wasn't concentrating, was drizzling and remember listening to the news on the radio about Harrison Ford then ... realised the car in front was stopped waiting for a break in traffic to turn right!

Doing 70 in a 70 zone, light drizzle, muddies, in a Jackaroo and a stopped car in front. Hardly realistic for any sports car manoeuvres. Hit the breaks and started skidding, somehow had managed to decide that wasn't gonna turn out too well and got off the brakes. Cut off down the left of them, collected a street sign and somehow again managed to miss two big trees (not by much obviously after walking back to look). A bit of panel damage to the front left gaurd and door. Literally cut the snorkel in half. Managed to get another cheap snorkel on as a temp fit up until the panel beater does his thing. Reckons he'll do a basic patch up for $350. Found a replacement for the broken mirror at the wreckers for $44.

But both myself and son were fine and main damage was to my ego. Got to be happy about that, could have been much, much worse. Car I nearly hit didn't even stop, not even sure if they realised?? Someone else stopped to check we were ok. All good.

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[Clunk]

Has to be in the happy thread and not the angry thread. Had a bit of an accident today, that was a near miss to something much worse. Obviously wasn't concentrating, was drizzling and remember listening to the news on the radio about Harrison Ford then ... realised the car in front was stopped waiting for a break in traffic to turn right!

Doing 70 in a 70 zone, light drizzle, muddies, in a Jackaroo and a stopped car in front. Hardly realistic for any sports car manoeuvres. Hit the breaks and started skidding, somehow had managed to decide that wasn't gonna turn out too well and got off the brakes. Cut off down the left of them, collected a street sign and somehow again managed to miss two big trees (not by much obviously after walking back to look). A bit of panel damage to the front left gaurd and door. Literally cut the snorkel in half. Managed to get another cheap snorkel on as a temp fit up until the panel beater does his thing. Reckons he'll do a basic patch up for $350. Found a replacement for the broken mirror at the wreckers for $44.

But both myself and son were fine and main damage was to my ego. Got to be happy about that, could have been much, much worse. Car I nearly hit didn't even stop, not even sure if they realised?? Someone else stopped to check we were ok. All good.

bloody hell mate, good to hear everyone's ok

[Winnie]

Has to be in the happy thread and not the angry thread. Had a bit of an accident today, that was a near miss to something much worse. Obviously wasn't concentrating, was drizzling and remember listening to the news on the radio about Harrison Ford then ... realised the car in front was stopped waiting for a break in traffic to turn right!

Doing 70 in a 70 zone, light drizzle, muddies, in a Jackaroo and a stopped car in front. Hardly realistic for any sports car manoeuvres. Hit the breaks and started skidding, somehow had managed to decide that wasn't gonna turn out too well and got off the brakes. Cut off down the left of them, collected a street sign and somehow again managed to miss two big trees (not by much obviously after walking back to look). A bit of panel damage to the front left gaurd and door. Literally cut the snorkel in half. Managed to get another cheap snorkel on as a temp fit up until the panel beater does his thing. Reckons he'll do a basic patch up for $350. Found a replacement for the broken mirror at the wreckers for $44.

But both myself and son were fine and main damage was to my ego. Got to be happy about that, could have been much, much worse. Car I nearly hit didn't even stop, not even sure if they realised?? Someone else stopped to check we were ok. All good.

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Not good! At least it's only minor damage and you are both fine. Hopefully we still see you at Aberfeldy in a few weeks.

[Rossco]

Has to be in the happy thread and not the angry thread. Had a bit of an accident today . . .

S#!t that sux, lucky tho, just got away with that one. Don't worry we all have those moments (brain fade! ) i certainty have. . . You do feel like a bit of a dick for a while tho. . .

Glad everyone's OK.

[Cuppa]

Strewth mate just found your post, you were lucky, hope you’re feeling ok. Sometimes it hits you later.

[jay see]

Oh well, what can you do things happen.
Not a really bad outcome considering

[macca]

Great to read you are OK.
And that you were able to think of, see an alternative and take evasive action.
Plus getting off the brake so you could control and steer the vehicle.
Mate all those things are the signs of a very good driver.
Mistakes happen it's what you do next is what's important.
Good onya.

[threedogs]

good evasive action turned it into a not so big a drama .
Main thing is no body hurt, plus FFS its only a Jackeroo lol

Muddies,, wet roads and hard braking are three things that dont go together

[cgm]

Not good! At least it's only minor damage and you are both fine. Hopefully we still see you at Aberfeldy in a few weeks.

Ha ha, the main thing I was thinking is I don't want to screw up my car and miss going to Aberfeldy - got to get the priorities right!

I put the new snorkel piece on last night and it pulled the gaurd out quite a bit. Starting to think I might just pull it out a fraction more and put some paint on the bare metal and leave it. The snorkel significantly hides most of the damage.

Still planning to come.

[cgm]

. . You do feel like a bit of a dick for a while tho. . .

Yep, sure do.