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Topic: Tree attacked our Explorer today.......
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Dave Gibson
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From: Norfolk, Virginia, USA M&M#166 MCA#47921
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 03-01-2005 06:00 PM
   
Damn Pine trees  Our neighbors damn pine tree decided to drop a half dead branch on the top of our Explorer today. I wouldn't complain if it would have been small. But the sucker dropped an eight foot section, six inches in diameter right across the front edge of the roof line. Needless to say, we need a new windshield, several dents and scratches fixed. 
The neighbors were supposed to have gotten the pine trees removed last summer. So much for that idea. There goes $500.00 of parts money for the stangs. Dave & Terri ------------------
'65 Mustang Fastback
'66 Mustang Coupe
'02 Explorer XLT
Common sense isn't common anymore.
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 43152
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-01-2005 06:20 PM
Bummer! Wouldn't that be on the neighbor's dime? ------------------
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'70 Mustang Convertible 250 I6/3 speed/2.79 Open
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Dave Gibson
Moderator Posts: 8967
From: Norfolk, Virginia, USA M&M#166 MCA#47921
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posted 03-01-2005 07:42 PM
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Originally posted by SteveLaRiviere:
Bummer! Wouldn't that be on the neighbor's dime?
It should be Steve. But, there are three if not four generations living next door and getting a dime out of a turnup isn't going to be easy. Probably not worth the effort, but it's worth discussing with our insurance company. Dave & Terri ------------------
'65 Mustang Fastback
'66 Mustang Coupe
'02 Explorer XLT
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SteveLaRiviere
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From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-01-2005 07:48 PM
Yeah, some people are worth $500 just not having to deal with them.------------------
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'70 Mustang Convertible 250 I6/3 speed/2.79 Open
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mustangs68
Moderator Posts: 22320
From: Buckroe Beach Va MCA#39406 M&M #12 Member Mustang Club of Tidewater
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-01-2005 07:51 PM
Boy I know that feeling
Sam
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jsracingbbf
Gearhead Posts: 2751
From: Batesville,MS. , U.S.A.
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 03-01-2005 08:08 PM
I traded my Wife's 2002 Exploder because it is an Exploder. Bad luck lemon all of em. Get rid of it, it's jinxed. the limb was probably an Omen. ------------------
JS
"never submit yourself to scientific tests no matter how bad you need the money, for all you know they could have erased your memory and YOU WERE REALLY SOMEBODY BEFORE"
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mustangs68
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From: Buckroe Beach Va MCA#39406 M&M #12 Member Mustang Club of Tidewater
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-01-2005 09:23 PM
..and I'll bet that some storm damage to that tree from Isabell too.
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hwyman3
Gearhead Posts: 490
From: Southern Maryland, USA
Registered: Jul 2004
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posted 03-02-2005 08:48 AM
Sorry to hear that, Dave. I would at least try to go after the neighbors, might make them think again about their pine trees.------------------
Greg W.
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Dave Gibson
Moderator Posts: 8967
From: Norfolk, Virginia, USA M&M#166 MCA#47921
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 03-03-2005 06:01 PM
Got the estimaste to repair the explorer today.  Almost $2,200.00. Could be more once the Ford Dealership really gets into things. It will take them about two weeks. Have to get a rental car while the explorer is in the shop. Enterprise does not carry Fords at all. So much for getting a Mustang for a couple of weeks. Oh well. I will get to tear up a chebby or a want-to-be dodge.  Dave & Terri ------------------
'65 Mustang Fastback
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'02 Explorer XLT
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SteveLaRiviere
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From: Saco, Maine
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posted 03-03-2005 06:49 PM
That tree took a big old bite! ------------------
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'70 Mustang Convertible 250 I6/3 speed/2.79 Open
'72 Mustang Sprint Hardtop 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Loc
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hwyman3
Gearhead Posts: 490
From: Southern Maryland, USA
Registered: Jul 2004
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posted 03-03-2005 07:14 PM
Wow, sounds like that tree did a number on you. My insurance company just finished spending $2,800 on my stang, so I feel your pain. I didn't even bother with a rental, since I drive the truck most of the time now anyway.------------------
Greg W.
MCA #52100
2002 Laser Red GT Coupe
1991 F-150 XLT 4x2 5.0
Southern Maryland Mustang Club
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Dave Gibson
Moderator Posts: 8967
From: Norfolk, Virginia, USA M&M#166 MCA#47921
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posted 03-03-2005 10:46 PM
The Ford body shop said it will take about two weeks to get it done. Found some more damage today on the passenger side A pillar. Looks like they will have to cut out a section of roof and replace it also. I wouldn't bother with a rental, but I drive 40+ miles round trip five days a week to get to the ship yards. I don't need one of the stangs getting that kind of miles on it. Plus the area isn't the best. Insurance will cover the rental. So no worries there. I will keep you all posted.Dave & Terri ------------------
'65 Mustang Fastback
'66 Mustang Coupe
'02 Explorer XLT
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ctastang
Gearhead Posts: 1596
From: Virginia Beach, VA, USA
Registered: May 2000
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posted 03-03-2005 11:49 PM
Pine tree 1, Explorer 0. I saw the Explorer tonight at the club meeting. Not pretty.Carole ------------------
66 Coupe, Arcadian Blue with standard blue interior C-code "Miss Stang" alias "Miss Cranky" and honored to be the M&M Ford Product for June 2003
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ragtopjr
Gearhead Posts: 2528
From: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 03-05-2005 12:23 PM
Here is a way to even the score!!!Cut all the branches that encroach on your property!!! Pine tree is badly off balance..... Next time anything falls....it falls on their stuff not yours!!! Quite likely this is not legal, but a one sided pine tree would look kinda cool  ------------------
Ed
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Dave Gibson
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From: Norfolk, Virginia, USA M&M#166 MCA#47921
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 03-05-2005 02:44 PM
Nice thoughts Ed. Good thing I don't own a chain saw and none were handy the other night. Other wise, there would have been three pine trees on someones house and it wouldn't have been ours. LOL I have calmed down now, but still hate them dang trees.Carole, you aren't funny. I could mention the lawn mower. Dave & Terri ------------------
'65 Mustang Fastback
'66 Mustang Coupe
'02 Explorer XLT
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Fastymz
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From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 03-05-2005 02:49 PM
Dave, that really stinks
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ctastang
Gearhead Posts: 1596
From: Virginia Beach, VA, USA
Registered: May 2000
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posted 03-06-2005 07:13 AM
Lawnmower 1, Anni 0. Anni is all better now and your Explorer will be too.Carole
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Dave Gibson
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From: Norfolk, Virginia, USA M&M#166 MCA#47921
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 03-06-2005 07:53 AM
Your up early Carole. Figured you would sleep in some. Gotta save some energy for Vegas.  Yup, Anni is all better and our explorer will be. Just hate that it all happened in the first place. Oh well. We will deal with it.Dave & Terri ------------------
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'66 Mustang Coupe
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tr1gger5
Journeyman Posts: 73
From: Valley Lee, MD
Registered: Apr 2004
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posted 03-06-2005 12:33 PM
Sorry to hear about needless damage. I would would definitely be having a "talk" with the neighbors.------------------
Jeff
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sigtauenus
Gearhead Posts: 2219
From: Va Beach
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 03-07-2005 05:27 PM
Holy cow Dave! That is a real bummer. I agree with the neighbors being responsible for that. You shouldn't have to pay for that out of pocket or in the form of increased insurance premiums because you had to make a claim.BTW, um, ah, how many tress are overhanging the backyard? I don't recall very many, but I was about to email you about taking you up on the offer to park some vehicles in the backyard until we close on the house. I'd like to come up this wednesday and drop off the 68, the Mach 1, and the F-150. They'll be there a little over 2 weeks until we close on the 25th. Expect an email shortly...
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Dave Gibson
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From: Norfolk, Virginia, USA M&M#166 MCA#47921
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posted 03-07-2005 07:00 PM
Sam,
The pine trees are to the right of the drive way out front. The back yard is pretty safe and your more than welcome to use the back yard. I tell you to call, but I'm on the boat with duty tonight. Terri is home and I'm sure that it won't be a problem. Terri will be home Wednesday also. So it's all good. I will tell her about later when I call her. I will also have her check out the e-mail.
Explorer goes in the shop for repairs tomorrow morning. Two weeks to get it fixed. Not fun, but we will deal with it.Dave & Terri ------------------
'65 Mustang Fastback
'66 Mustang Coupe
'02 Explorer XLT
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ragtopjr
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From: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.
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posted 03-07-2005 09:16 PM
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BTW, I'd like to come up this wednesday and drop off the 68, the Mach 1, and the F-150. They'll be there a little over 2 weeks until we close on the 25th.
That pretty sweet! now you have 3 vehicles to choose from until the explorer is fixed 
and the rental makes four
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Ed
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Dave Gibson
Moderator Posts: 8967
From: Norfolk, Virginia, USA M&M#166 MCA#47921
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 03-08-2005 12:54 PM
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Originally posted by ragtopjr:
That pretty sweet! now you have 3 vehicles to choose from until the explorer is fixed
and the rental makes four
Actually Ed, it will be six vehicles to choose from: '65 Fastback, '66 Coupe, Sam and Casey's two Mustangs and F-150. Plus the added bonus of the rental. Speaking of the rental, what a fiasco this morning at Enterprise Car Rentals. I was suppose to get a Chubby Gimpala or a Puntiac Grand Can. But they didn't have any of the above available. So they offered a Chubby Cavilade that was getting an oil change. That didn't pan out. Next they offered a KIA (Killed in Accident) mini-van. Not NO. But H#LL NO. Finally they came up with the right answer. A 2005 Ford F150 Quad Cab FX4 truck with 3,200 miles on it.  Got even better when they kept the standard rate instead of increasing it for a better vehicle. Just in time with the truck since there is this white stuff falling and the truck has four wheel drive. So many vehicles to choose from, but the weather isn't helping. Guess it will be someone else's truck. Folks don't know how to drive in the white stuff around here. 
Dave & Terri
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sigtauenus
Gearhead Posts: 2219
From: Va Beach
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 03-08-2005 10:46 PM
um, white stuff? White stuff wasn't mention in my orders to VA. What white stuff? White stuff in MARCH!!
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Dave Gibson
Moderator Posts: 8967
From: Norfolk, Virginia, USA M&M#166 MCA#47921
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posted 03-09-2005 03:14 AM
Sig,
No worries. The white stuff is gone. Didn't stay long, which is a good thing. Now it's a matter of the temps. Lows the next few days will be in the high 20's. Dress warm.Dave & Terri ------------------
'65 Mustang Fastback
'66 Mustang Coupe
'02 Explorer XLT
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