Squished
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From: SoCal
Originally Posted by Madathlon
I was in 2nd and I just let the cluch go.. Not on the gas becouse there would have been more damage ( I think ) And one must enjoy life.. Even with a little off colour jokes in the worse of times..
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From: Meade, KS
Deffinately did what I woulda done. Although, I automatically assumed the guy was pinned, not dead (hence my question way back there).
The guy had issues, and at least at one time had parents. All joking aside, it's sad that some poor schmo was so diluted that he resorted to robbery at gun point. I'm reminded of a famous saying--I won't say where from--that, "The wages of sin is death." Unfortunately for this guy, his wages came sooner rather than later.
I think Madathlon did the right thing, and I think joking, while rather inappropriate at times, is a common reaction to this sort of thing. And I do still want to see pictures.
The guy had issues, and at least at one time had parents. All joking aside, it's sad that some poor schmo was so diluted that he resorted to robbery at gun point. I'm reminded of a famous saying--I won't say where from--that, "The wages of sin is death." Unfortunately for this guy, his wages came sooner rather than later.
I think Madathlon did the right thing, and I think joking, while rather inappropriate at times, is a common reaction to this sort of thing. And I do still want to see pictures.
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From: Shasta Lake, Ca.
Blue .. I took pics of the damage.. Will get the film prosessed sometime next week.. And U pin someone with a full size truck that I never use the brakes and they get squished.. the bumper took more damage from the wall the the guy.. the grill has a impression of his chest in it..
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From: Near Fresno, California
Originally Posted by TheSovereign53
I think killing the man was the right decision. I dont think that joking about it is.
If making jokes makes it more palatable, then I am all for jokes.
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Also, we do not know he was after money- - -
if Mad had not stopped him, the next time it could have been your wife or daughter, and there are worse things than armed robbery.
I do a lot of traveling and keep pepper spray on the seat beside me, and a can of it next to the door of my travel trailer. I use pepper spray to avoid problems with the cops should I get stopped, and also because I am afraid someone would take a gun away from me and use it -- likely on me first!
if Mad had not stopped him, the next time it could have been your wife or daughter, and there are worse things than armed robbery.
I do a lot of traveling and keep pepper spray on the seat beside me, and a can of it next to the door of my travel trailer. I use pepper spray to avoid problems with the cops should I get stopped, and also because I am afraid someone would take a gun away from me and use it -- likely on me first!
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From: Shasta Lake, Ca.
Very true.. He might have even been after my truck itself.. ( And if he was he got it the hard way )
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From: Too far north of I-10
Originally Posted by TheSovereign53
This guy was a son, maybe a brother, maybe an uncle, maybe a husband, or even a father.
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From: Friendswood, Texas
Originally Posted by texan2004
Mad,
As far as this one goes, you are my hero of the week. Job well done. Regrding helping out, let us know if there is a part or two you can't find. I'm sure I'm not the only one that would be willing to keep an eye out for you. I am very happy to hear that you were not hurt.
Got any pictures of the wall??
As far as this one goes, you are my hero of the week. Job well done. Regrding helping out, let us know if there is a part or two you can't find. I'm sure I'm not the only one that would be willing to keep an eye out for you. I am very happy to hear that you were not hurt.
Got any pictures of the wall??
Once again, nice job mad.
