yardhippie 0 #1 November 10, 2006 2004 Pontiac Vibe vs. Chevrolet Suburban winner Suburban. Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD "What do I get for closing your rig?" ~ me "Anything you want." ~ female skydiver Mohoso Rodriguez #865 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #2 November 10, 2006 HOLY HELL!! Glad to see you're ok. Hugs!Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simplyputsi 0 #3 November 10, 2006 dude!!!! that happened how again. I know the sub turned into your lane, but it looks like the damn thing ran over you. Damn!! Thus the reason an inertia limit needs to be imposed on any vehicle over 2 tons. Just like the VW commercials HOLY shhhhhSkymama's #2 stalker - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DavidST 0 #4 November 10, 2006 Yea the suburban will win every time due to the Law of Gross Tonage and the Law of Lugnuts Glad your okAs a general rule, the better it felt when you said it, the more trouble it's going to get you into. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yardhippie 0 #5 November 10, 2006 In one of the pics you can see the "frame" of my car which went under the right rear bumper of the Suburban. So, with nothing you could call structural to slow my inertia, is just crushed all that flimsy sheet metal. I had to kick the drivers side door open to get out. Im gald Im ok too. Now if I can just shake this cold before the Tiesto show tonight. Anyone got an extra ticket?Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD "What do I get for closing your rig?" ~ me "Anything you want." ~ female skydiver Mohoso Rodriguez #865 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PsychoBob 0 #6 November 10, 2006 Is that the best you could do? I teasing. Glad your okay and was able to walk away."I'm not a gynecologist but I will take a look at it" RB #1295, Smokey Sister #1, HellFish #658, Dirty Sanchez #194, Muff Brothers #3834, POPS #9614, Orfun Foster-Parent?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #7 November 10, 2006 Shiiiiiit, Hippie. Really goes to show how well modern cars are designed to protect their occupants. I'll miss the little Vibe. "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kansasskydiver 0 #8 November 10, 2006 Dude... Looks like you'll have to use your hamster duct tape for your car now <--- See look, pink dolphins DO exist! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #9 November 10, 2006 "I can fix it dude, my dad has an awesome set of tools!" ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yardhippie 0 #10 November 10, 2006 Quote"I can fix it dude, my dad has an awesome set of tools!" I love that quote. I hope to go out and do some test drives this weekend. Im gonna eliminate the higher end euro cars and brand new vehicles. I'll be looking for something used, but with a remaining factory warranty. If I budget well for this car I'll be able to skydive and travel more. That I want more than an awsome car. Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD "What do I get for closing your rig?" ~ me "Anything you want." ~ female skydiver Mohoso Rodriguez #865 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpchikk 0 #11 November 10, 2006 Yowzer Hippie... That sucks sideways REALLY BAD. Okay, now onto the Civic!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #12 November 10, 2006 A friend of mine just got rid of a two year old Subaru Forester, he'd order a brand new one. I took the old one for a couple days...and NOW wished I'd bought it...it's exactly what you describe! I thought it was a 'nice' car, then read up on them....it's a GREAT car! (mini SUV) ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Liemberg 0 #13 November 10, 2006 Toyota Hi Ace Van versus Cessna 182... In terms of survival the Cessna won since the Toyota was declared a total loss while de C182 will be flying again next season, but in monetary terms it was a clear victory for the Toyota... "Whoever in discussion adduces authority uses not intellect but memory." - Leonardo da Vinci A thousand words... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #14 November 10, 2006 GOTTA hear the story behind THAT one! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hisgoofyness 0 #15 November 10, 2006 mmmmmmmm crunchie... Glad to know that you were able to kick out of it and didnt have to cut it away! You are welcome to test drive my Civic Si anytime. The kick ass power band and 6-speed tranny make it awfully fun to drive! Goudha is for Buddha, and that's good enough for me! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thanatos340 1 #16 November 10, 2006 Your Civic si vs my Accord EX V6 Coupe.. Wanna Race?? The 6 Speed may get you off the line quicker.. But Top end, all you will see is my tail lights. Run for anything from a Jump Ticket to a Pink Slip. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Liemberg 0 #17 November 10, 2006 Highly experienced pilot (flies the turbine Porter) made a couple of mistakes when stepping into an less familiar type aircraft since there weren't enough jumpers to justify firing up the turbine one more time at the end of the day. Started the C182 with a bit too much throtle (and without the hand break fully pulled) in stead of reducing power he changed prop speed (two handles right next to each other) - effectivly making the C182 go faster into the parked Toyota in stead of bringing it to a halt. (And yes, my first reaction was also: "This Cannot Be Happening - I'm Going Mad!!!" ) Goes to show that IF you screw up, likely it is not (as most of the more experienced tend to think) because of a set of outlandish and completely unforseeable circumstances - you'll be screwing up like a complete moron, just like the rest of the humans... Behind that Van, there were people relaxing and sitting in the sun, anticipating a nice cold beer at the end of the jumping day, kids playing at their feet... That Toyota served us well, I would say! BTW: (for the monday morning coaches) The pilot was fully rated for both Porter and C182 and even did check out flights with Cessna's at his home base. He just took his eye of the ball for one second... "Whoever in discussion adduces authority uses not intellect but memory." - Leonardo da Vinci A thousand words... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #18 November 10, 2006 Goes to show that IF you screw up, likely it is not (as most of the more experienced tend to think) because of a set of outlandish and completely unforeseeable circumstances - you'll be screwing up like a complete moron, just like the rest of the humans... *** True THAT! I saw something similar a few years ago at an air show... Someone had to prop their Cub and didn't have the wheels chocked. It burst to life and started to taxi away driver-less, went into Sean D. Tucker's famous Air Show Pitts and 'blended' the parts together! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #19 November 10, 2006 Ouch!! Thats gonna leave a mark! Glad to hear you are ok. BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #20 November 11, 2006 Why were you driving an explodable car? They just don't make them like they used to. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #21 November 12, 2006 Quote..Run for anything from a Jump Ticket to a Pink Slip. Hold on, J...you should have seen this coming..... Are you going to throw your pink high heels into the deal? My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
