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mrbennybennett · Post by **mrbennybennett** » Mon Jun 04, 2007 1:09 pm

To cut a long story short i put my civic into a ditch last night

I wasnt driving too fast but lost the back end on a sharp corner just outside penicuik, I tried to correct it but completely lost it and was sent flying nose first into a ditch

Thankfully me and my GF were ok but it was a real shock to the system as it is the first real smash i have had. Thank god for airbags - im really glad i wasnt in the Lotus for once.

The police said there had been a similar accident on the road earlier that evening so be careful out there guys!!

Anthony

GregR · Post by **GregR** » Mon Jun 04, 2007 1:12 pm

awww cack mate!! Glad you and the other half are ok.

Don't be so down on the noddy car, I'm sure you would have been just as safe (remember Blaque's post after his crash wehre the Dr said the car saved him from much worse damage!).

Fingers crossed you get the car sorted out, and insurance issues sorted out without too much bother, and hope you're still feeling up for TT

jj · Post by jj » Mon Jun 04, 2007 1:14 pm

Not good news, like Rolfe says glad no damage to people.

Just be glad the Elise is still in one piece for the summer, and dont let it get you down.

Derek · Post by **Derek** » Mon Jun 04, 2007 1:19 pm

Sorry to hear this Anthony. At least the 2 of you are unhurt.

Hope you get the insurance etc sorted without too much trouble too.

Dominic · Post by **Dominic** » Mon Jun 04, 2007 1:21 pm

GregR wrote:awww cack mate!! Glad you and the other half are ok.

Don't be so down on the noddy car, I'm sure you would have been just as safe (remember Blaque's post after his crash wehre the Dr said the car saved him from much worse damage!).

Fingers crossed you get the car sorted out, and insurance issues sorted out without too much bother, and hope you're still feeling up for TT

Sorry to hear that.

Did the police pass any further comment about the previous crash?.. i.e. oil spill or something?

Post by ed » Mon Jun 04, 2007 1:24 pm

Glad you are ok matey!

Rich H · Post by **Rich H** » Mon Jun 04, 2007 1:28 pm

Bad luck mate. Hope it all gets sorted swiftly.

The_Rossatron · Post by **The_Rossatron** » Mon Jun 04, 2007 1:30 pm

Glad your ok!

Similiar thing happened to my ex when she was driving around the same area lost the back end unexpectedly and went into a wall at 45 degree angle, airbags definately saved her! though I missed and hit the door

MacK · Post by **MacK** » Mon Jun 04, 2007 1:37 pm

Sorry to hear that Anthony, hope you get it all fixed okay.

gorrie · Post by **gorrie** » Mon Jun 04, 2007 1:41 pm

bummer... at least everyone's OK though.

r055 · Post by **r055** » Mon Jun 04, 2007 2:22 pm

sorry to hear about it mate

Blaque · Post by **Blaque** » Mon Jun 04, 2007 2:26 pm

Gutted for you.

Glad to hear your both OK.

And good luck with the insurance

mrbennybennett · Post by **mrbennybennett** » Mon Jun 04, 2007 2:46 pm

Cheers for all the comments guys - bit sore today but i'll survive.

Its a company car so I had to tell the boss today but he was cool about it and i should be sorted with a courtesy car tomorrow

I was on my way back from seeing Derren Brown in Carlisle - maybe he used his mind tricks to rob me of my drivng talent - or maybe I never had any in the first place

Stewart · Post by **Stewart** » Mon Jun 04, 2007 7:23 pm

Tough luck Anthony.

lotustype116 · Post by **lotustype116** » Mon Jun 04, 2007 7:32 pm

Echo all of the above