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Old 04-24-2005 | 06:33 PM
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Home in snow covered Cleveland, Ohio

Just wanted to say thank you to Carlos, Carlos Jr. Gray, and your friend for stopping on 271 when my life flashed in front of me.

Going 271 N , the back end got a little twitchy in the snow. I tried to correct it, and then the back end snapped loose. I corrected it, turned with the slide, but spun the first time to avoid the guard rail to my right. When we came around the second turn, a Dodge Durango went flying by as I was facing the opposite direction. I finally stopped after spinning twice.

That's the best description I can give.

Also, thanks to LilJapnBoy for being calm when we nearly bit it.


Memo to self: RE050's are not good in the snow
Old 04-24-2005 | 06:44 PM
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Mocky- I'm glad you are safe! Sounds like you all had a rough ride home.

Sorry I did not get a chance to see you more, but I had to cruise to Ron & Sheila's Anniversary party Sat.
Old 04-24-2005 | 06:47 PM
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Yikes! Glad you're ok.
Old 04-24-2005 | 06:56 PM
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Geez, sorry to hear that Mocky always scary to have things like that happen just glad to hear youre ok.
Old 04-24-2005 | 07:00 PM
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Wow - Mocky, that's some crazy stuff!
Glad you, the car, and LJB are ok!

It was great to finally meet you.

Old 04-24-2005 | 07:01 PM
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Glad you & LJB are OK-and it was great to finally meet you!
Old 04-24-2005 | 07:18 PM
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Motoo!! Glad your ok bro!! Glad to hear your home now and everything is good!!

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Old 04-24-2005 | 07:23 PM
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thanks everyone..
yeah... i had to go about 25~30mph as long as possible.. it's snowing like crazy and the roads are horrendous. I have to go pick up my car tomorrow.. i can't believe i have to let her sleep outside in this terrible weather but i couldn't drive any further.

can't believe i almost destroyed the car with just a tad more than 1700 miles on her... she's only a week old


<--still shaken up a bit......but i'll be fine. i'll be happy when i have my car back in the garage washed, cleaned and sleeping in my garage
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Glad you are okay.. and more importantly, the car is too.

[willywonka]Stop... reverse that.[/willywonka]
Old 04-24-2005 | 07:55 PM
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Mocky... I'm glad you're OK. It coulda been a lot worse.



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