On our return trip from wintering in FL to our beautiful mountains in western NC our trip was punctuated with one mishap I don't care to have a return engagement with......
Just south of Macon on I-75 I was peacefully tooling along between 60-65 in surprisingly light traffic. Ahead of me I spotted an Alligator lying crosswise directly in my lane. Quickly checking the left mirror I realized that the trucker about to pass me knew nothing about my predicament and wasn't about to read a turn signal.
I took the crittur head on as I had no choice. The front axle probably disturbed its' slumber and the rear duals really peed it off...so by the time it got to my Toad, a 2005 Scion, it was really snarling. It was a mess to say the least. All this, of course I was unaware of and it didn't penetrate my 4" thick skull that the Toad might have had a problem...hell it didn't bother the bus!
The Scion sits very low to ground it has a problem getting over my pain threshold. There's a bunch of tore up plastic sitting on 4 wheels...and the insurance Company tells me that it has to be repaired under my Collision Coverage ($500.00 deductible) even though the bus caused the problem. "You can't be the plaintiff and the defendant at the same time".
Trust that next time I see a 'gator on the road, when I'm in my car, I'll make a u-turn if necessary and pull that rascal off the road. Wish someone has done that for me.
NCbob
Any Photos? The thing was alive, is this correct? How fast are we talkin'? How big a critter? Need way more information.....g
It's only a guess but I think he means a tread from a truck tire...
Frank
Sorry to hear your unfortune "luck"
Glad that no one got hurt in the accident,
Good luck with the repairs of the toad,
Does the Alligator/tread have representation, or maybe that would have only happened in NJ...
Gary
Was this animal or rubber??
Ummm,
I think Bob was talking about a tiregator, hopefully. I'd hate to think he viciously attacked a kindly, well meaning itty bitty alligator!
Quote from: ghanson on May 06, 2008, 04:10:27 PM
Any Photos? The thing was alive, is this correct? How fast are we talkin'? How big a critter? Need way more information.....g
No, it WAS the living, breathing kind.....or so I am told....
Cliff
Quote from: Dallas on May 06, 2008, 04:24:20 PM
Ummm,
I think Bob was talking about a tiregator, hopefully. I'd hate to think he viciously attacked a kindly, well meaning itty bitty alligator!
I think thats a Aggravator! :P
Cliff
Isn't that called aggrivated alligator assault (would that be alligated assault?) or something like that?
Quote from: gumpy on May 06, 2008, 05:57:38 PM
Isn't that called aggrivated alligator assault (would that be alligated assault?) or something like that?
:D :D :D
You guys are going to give him a Guilty Conscience and hes going to turn himself in for Jail Time..
LOL.. Want you to thimk though, Glad you were NOT in that Rollerskate..
I see them Scoins as a Hazard..
SuperPicle, I drove that Scion a while back. Don't underestimate them. They are very roomy and drive nice!
In fact, I may get one for out toad too!
Jack
I'm excersizing all the self control I can muster lol.
I'm sure Bob meant a tire tread gator. If not, then maybe his last name is actually Dundee.
Quote from: NCbob on May 06, 2008, 03:55:05 PM
Trust that next time I see a 'gator on the road, when I'm in my car, I'll make a u-turn if necessary and pull that rascal off the road. Wish someone has done that for me.
NCbob
Just a word of caution. If you stop to pull chunk of rubber out of the road it can be hotter than hell and have little wire barbs. Use gloves.
Bob, please dont stop and try to pull a real alligator from the road by the tail, some of us like you!!
Quote from: jjrbus on May 07, 2008, 05:51:59 AM
Bob, please dont stop and try to pull a real alligator from the road by the tail, some of us like you!!
WHO?
Just kiddin' Bob. Glad you & Jackie are well! ;D
I can't help picturing it from the gators point of view, " wow, martha, I was just on the interstate playing speed bump and along came this snowbird, he had a really crazed look on his face and his knuckles were white, that big bus was a challenge and I'm not sure if I won that one, but man, did I get it's baby, lol" Bob, I tryed but I just couldn't control myself lmao.
Bob,
If it was a real gator, did you stop and get the tail? Nothin' better than fried gator tail. Jack
The reason Bob didn't stop is because he was afraid it wouldn't restart. You know how those old MCI's are ;D
Hey Bob, speaking of old, the stable mate made it up Sunday just as planned. Yep, we had planned for a few 'opportunities' along the way. ;D
The starter lost a part - the pivot pin for the bendix fell out, so they just push started it with a ranger pickup. I guess that DD residue did for the ford what spinach did for PopEye ;D
Bob
glad you made it back to god's country. Will try to get by before long.Will be heading down to Genes next week for the rally. Missed your pretty face at the rally in charlotte but we managed allthough it was hard.
Take care good buddy.
uncle ned
ps will let you borrow my box if you need it
Quote from: cody on May 07, 2008, 06:12:37 AM
I can't help picturing it from the gators point of view, " wow, martha, I was just on the interstate playing speed bump and along came this snowbird, he had a really crazed look on his face and his knuckles were white, that big bus was a challenge and I'm not sure if I won that one, but man, did I get it's baby, lol" Bob, I tryed but I just couldn't control myself lmao.
This from a guy who watches a turtle spend all day making his way from the woods over to the garage/wood shop entrance to check out what's going on. Then picks him up and carries him right back to where he started from! Last time the turtle was seen he was cussing Cody, " Thanks alot Bub! You just cost me a days travel time before the storm, and put right back where I came from! !@#%*?:*&^$%# SNOWBIRDS!"
LOL! Sorry Cody I JUST COULDN'T RESIST! ;D BK ;D
Well Jack, that was the last of the snowbirds, ;D things can get back to normal around here........ 8)
Bill
Tampa Bay
Let me get this correct. You ran over REAL LIVE alligator and it tore up your toad? Wow! Up here in Oregon it is deer that cause the pain. Could be worse....might have been a big moose up north which may have ended up thru your windshield and in your lap....all 1000 pounds of it....and in a very very bad mood. AUUGHHHHH! Was anyone hurt? (other than the alligator?) Good luck. :) :) :)
It was the rubber tire tread. The PETA crowd can stand down as no blood was shed & the real alligator is still alive & well, living on a diet of smaller animals. ;)
Bob's been busy setting up base camp & getting 'Mama' happy. ;D 8)
Bob if you find a Gator in the road and you really think it needs to be moved. Call a professional. You have his number.
Thanks Jim. I'll certainly keep your advice in mind. I wonder...are alligator wrestlers like cops in that when you need one they're all off having coffee and donuts?
Bob
Quote from: jjrbus on May 15, 2008, 06:24:43 AM
Bob if you find a Gator in the road and you really think it needs to be moved. Call a professional. You have his number.
Hey! I resemble that remark. Jack
You need to be careful what you say about this type of person Bob. You dont want an angry paramedic showing up at your next heart attack!!!!
LOL...