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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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 Posted - Dec 20 2009 : 08:39:27 AM
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Last evening when I was leaving the stable after working Tala (We are in training for the show season), and as I was leaving the stable yard, I took a turn either a mite too wide or maybe a little to fast (I wasn't going fast at all- maybe 5-10 miles per hour max) and I slid right off the road. Luckily it is a private road so there is no ditch or anything, but the road is more raised than the side of the road. The Barn manager tried to tow me out out but her truck wasn't getting any purchase either. SO I am going to have to go out later today and the stable guys are going to get the tractor and tow me out! How embarassing!!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Dec 20 2009 : 4:02:08 PM
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Thankfully, Alee, you are okay! Remember, we all do embarassing things once in a while. Don't sweat the small stuff. LOL.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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mellaisbella
True Blue Farmgirl
1862 Posts
melanie
living on Anne of Green
Gables land
Canada
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Posted - Dec 20 2009 : 4:03:01 PM
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I have studded tires on my truck so it gives extra traction
"we must be the change we wish to see in the world"
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1badmamawolf
True Blue Farmgirl
2199 Posts
Teresa
"Bent Fence Farms"
Ca
USA
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Posted - Dec 20 2009 : 4:47:57 PM
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I was born and raised in snow and ice, and I still have done a 360 or two, lol. I usually worry more about the other drivers on the road, cause all it has to do here is sprinkle and people lose all sense and there are wrecks galore.
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Amie C.
True Blue Farmgirl
2099 Posts
Finger Lakes Region
NY
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Posted - Dec 20 2009 : 8:15:11 PM
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| If it had to happen anywhere, those sound like the best possible circumstances. Is this the first winter you've had the car (or first winter in this town)? Maybe you'll have to make some adjustments to your tires, or just watch out more for certain circumstances. |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Dec 20 2009 : 8:32:03 PM
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Nope it isn't the first winter with the car, nor the first winter in this town/area. We actually grew up 3 hours south of here and spent the winter here last year. This particular car is just big, heavy and powerful in addition to being rear wheel drive. So sometimes not the best combo.
Luckily the Stable Hand was able to get the car out. He actually dumped a load of gravel on the turn and towed her right out. Now the corner isn't slippery anymore which is great. I love my stable. They are the best ever! The barn manager brought me home last night and then came and got me this morning!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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