Driving on dirt roads
Submitted: Sunday, Aug 16, 2009 at 18:27
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Dave(NSW)
Please take it easy on dirt roads, I've just had a phone call to say my son has just rolled his car out the back of Collombatti. Apparently a motor bike came around a corner on the wrong side of the road when my son swerved he lost control and the car went over about 3 times. Ihavent got all details yet as he is on his way to hostpital. Just remember even if you have'nt seen anyone for a while there could be someone around the next corner. Just slow down on dirt roads and take it easy.
Reply By: Sir Kev & Darkie - Sunday, Aug 16, 2009 at 18:40
Sunday, Aug 16, 2009 at 18:40
Geez, I hope he is OK.
Is this the son Mark and Hairs were talking about that went with you to the Gathering that they organised earlier this year??
Cheers Kev
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Follow Up By: Dave(NSW) - Sunday, Aug 16, 2009 at 18:50
Sunday, Aug 16, 2009 at 18:50
Yeah Kev, the wife just gone to the hostpital to find out whats happining apparently a deep head wound,She was suppose to be on night shift there to night but will come home If he's released, HE's up set about the car as it's a right off and dosn't understand we're more worried about him cars can be replaced. Any way just waiting to find out if he's comming home tonight
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Follow Up By: Sir Kev & Darkie - Sunday, Aug 16, 2009 at 19:08
Sunday, Aug 16, 2009 at 19:08
Driving at a
young age can be a big learning curve, hope he can get back on the road soon :)
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Reply By: Member - Rob S (NSW) - Sunday, Aug 16, 2009 at 19:07
Sunday, Aug 16, 2009 at 19:07
Hi Dave
I hope your son will be ok.
How's the bike rider?
It doesn't have to be Dirt it happens on the bitumen as
well. Some guy 62 had a head on and died,came round a corner to fast on his triumph or the car was to fast not sure on the details, Last week in the Ku-ring- Gai national
park on a narrow twisty section.
As a bike rider it defiantly makes you take more care.
Rob
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Reply By: BenDiD - Sunday, Aug 16, 2009 at 19:20
Sunday, Aug 16, 2009 at 19:20
Dave
I hope your son recovers quickly.
All the best
Ben
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Reply By: DARRELL QLD - Sunday, Aug 16, 2009 at 20:03
Sunday, Aug 16, 2009 at 20:03
'I havent got all details yet as he is on his way to hostpital.'
So posting this is thread is more important than your son!!??????????????
why dont YOU GET OF THE NET AND GO TO THE HOSPITAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Follow Up By: Sir Kev & Darkie - Sunday, Aug 16, 2009 at 20:08
Sunday, Aug 16, 2009 at 20:08
And DO WHAT???
His wife works there so she should be able to get more info than he would be able to get.
For all we know he has other children to look after as
well. I wouldn't be dragging my kids to the hospital to see a sibling so soon after a motor vehicle accident. Would you??
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Reply By: DARRELL QLD - Sunday, Aug 16, 2009 at 20:12
Sunday, Aug 16, 2009 at 20:12
Yes i would....i would be there for him...................
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Follow Up By: Toadkeeper Jo aka Qlder Jo - Sunday, Aug 16, 2009 at 20:23
Sunday, Aug 16, 2009 at 20:23
You don't know all the details Darrell..
Don't go there and judge when you don't know.
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Follow Up By: Dave(NSW) - Sunday, Aug 16, 2009 at 20:50
Sunday, Aug 16, 2009 at 20:50
Darrell, My wife is a nurse at the hospital and was already there, as we live 50ks away it was no need for me to drive in there to,we knew it wasn't life threatening, he had a cut to his head and needed stitches. he is home now and all is
well. Thanks for eveyones concern.
Dave...
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Reply By: Member - Mike W (NSW) - Sunday, Aug 16, 2009 at 20:15
Sunday, Aug 16, 2009 at 20:15
Hi Dave,
Hope your boy is ok,
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Reply By: DARRELL QLD - Sunday, Aug 16, 2009 at 20:40
Sunday, Aug 16, 2009 at 20:40
No..you should be there for your family...no matter what..
Family is everything rite????
Maybe dave had reason not to be there..........for his son....
dragging a couple of kids into the hospital would not phase me ..one bit!!!
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Follow Up By: Hairy (NT) - Sunday, Aug 16, 2009 at 20:57
Sunday, Aug 16, 2009 at 20:57
Maybe Im reading your comments wrong Darrell???
But from what I understand......."Bugger of idiot".. wouldnt be over the top?
The poor blokes son has had an accident and your being critical??????
Hope your son is alright mate....Cheers
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Follow Up By: Toadkeeper Jo aka Qlder Jo - Sunday, Aug 16, 2009 at 21:22
Sunday, Aug 16, 2009 at 21:22
OK I am going to try and bridle my tongue here!
Darrell, you are reacting here maybe cause this is a familiar scene to you? happened to you before in some way?
But mate, Pull your head in! you do not know Dave, you have not met the man, nor his son, we have. Don't go judging the bloke when you are not there in the current situation and you don't know him!
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Follow Up By: Member - Mark G Gulmarrad - Monday, Aug 17, 2009 at 18:11
Monday, Aug 17, 2009 at 18:11
spot on there Jo
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Reply By: Member - Oldplodder (QLD) - Sunday, Aug 16, 2009 at 21:02
Sunday, Aug 16, 2009 at 21:02
Hate those phone calls.
Got a call a year or so ago from a chaplian to say my son had been in an accident.
My son then rung on his mobile 15mins later saying he was still in the car and being cut out and will be taken to hospital by
ambulance, but not too serious.
Hospital was about 2 hours away and got their as they finished doing the examination. He was Ok luckily, but still a bit groggy.
Took all afternoon until they would release him, but we got him home safely.
Now I know how my father felt when I rang him a couple of times in my 20s from when I had gone off the road. Your heart defintely misses a beat.
Hope hw will be OK.
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Reply By: Hairs & Fysh (NSW) - Sunday, Aug 16, 2009 at 21:05
Sunday, Aug 16, 2009 at 21:05
Hi Dave,
Hope he's alright Mate.
Thanks for letting us know. Give him our regards Dave.
Here's to hoping all is
well and he's out soon.
Thinking of you guys.
Jon
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Follow Up By: Dave(NSW) - Sunday, Aug 16, 2009 at 21:58
Sunday, Aug 16, 2009 at 21:58
Yeah thanks Jon, Scotty's alright they glued his head instead of stitches so he has a headache and his hand mite be broken,they will x ray it tomorrow. the guy on the bike that caused it all just cleared off when he saw the car roll lucky there was another car with Scott.
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As you can see him and his mate were lucky
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Follow Up By: Member - Mike W (NSW) - Sunday, Aug 16, 2009 at 22:19
Sunday, Aug 16, 2009 at 22:19
At least his alright Certainly made a mess of the zuki though
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Follow Up By: Hairs & Fysh (NSW) - Monday, Aug 17, 2009 at 06:19
Monday, Aug 17, 2009 at 06:19
Oh Jeez,
Looks like their were lucky to be able to walk away from that with only the injuries that they received. I hope they have a speedy recovery, Dave.
He must be bleep tered, mate. I was pretty impressed with the way he handled himself the Australia Day weekend on the Malara Fire Trail in the Zuki. Those skills would of helped him in this unfortunate incident.
I'm glad he's doing all right mate.
If you can Guys, It would be good to see you at
Levuka
over
Easter next year.
Anyway, say G'day to Scotty for us.
Cheers mate.
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Reply By: Richard Kovac - Monday, Aug 17, 2009 at 01:46
Monday, Aug 17, 2009 at 01:46
The photos llok bad, hope your sons OK.
How is the Motor bike rider is he ok?
Richard
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Follow Up By: On Patrol & TONI - Monday, Aug 17, 2009 at 06:43
Monday, Aug 17, 2009 at 06:43
Richard,
In your blog you asked about moderation of the site, this thread is a classic example of inconsistency.
IE: Darrell (reply 379228) has made some remarks to Dave that is a personal attack on Dave, what has been done about that, Zilch. Inconsistent Moderation I think.
If you read the thread you would see that his son is reasonably OK, as for the rider,
well he p155ed off and left him for dead as far as the rider knew. This info was posted BEFORE your reply.
That's what's wrong with some of the moderation here Richard.
Colin.
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Follow Up By: Hairs & Fysh (NSW) - Monday, Aug 17, 2009 at 12:31
Monday, Aug 17, 2009 at 12:31
Honesty Richard
Who gives a toss about the Rider, He's a criminal, He's failed to stop at an accident.
Thanks Colin, you've just said what a lot of us were thinking.
Cheers.
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Follow Up By: Richard Kovac - Monday, Aug 17, 2009 at 15:22
Monday, Aug 17, 2009 at 15:22
Thanks Colin.
but sorry I still can't see the bit re. the rider bleep off, I must be missing it.
Thats why the blog so people can air there ponits.
Regards
Richard
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Follow Up By: Hairs & Fysh (NSW) - Monday, Aug 17, 2009 at 16:16
Monday, Aug 17, 2009 at 16:16
Richard,.
You posted at 16:11 this morning,
Dave posted last night at, 21:58.
"the guy on the bike that caused it all just cleared off when he saw the car roll lucky there was another car with Scott."
The post above this one just above the first picture. :) in reply to my post.
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Follow Up By: Hairs & Fysh (NSW) - Monday, Aug 17, 2009 at 17:25
Monday, Aug 17, 2009 at 17:25
Sorry that should of read, Monday, Aug 17, 2009 at 01:46, not 16:11 this morning.
;)
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Follow Up By: Richard Kovac - Monday, Aug 17, 2009 at 21:34
Monday, Aug 17, 2009 at 21:34
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Richard Kovac replied:
The photos llok bad, hope your sons OK.
How is the Motor bike rider is he ok?
Richard
Thats funny my screen says above thats 11.46 pm Sunday night
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Reply By: slave - Monday, Aug 17, 2009 at 11:02
Monday, Aug 17, 2009 at 11:02
Some people can be extremely lucky in car accidents. I'm glad that Dave's son was one.
This guy was too, only an overnight stay in hospital and minor lacertations
http://www.spec.com.au/photos/onuscrash.jpg
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Reply By: Richard W (NSW) - Monday, Aug 17, 2009 at 18:19
Monday, Aug 17, 2009 at 18:19
Dave,
Good to hear your son is OK.
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Follow Up By: Dave(NSW) - Monday, Aug 17, 2009 at 18:30
Monday, Aug 17, 2009 at 18:30
Yeah thanks Richard,
When I look at the car I think they were very lucky to come out with just bruises and a few cuts.
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