There but for the grace of God go I.

[Wobbly Dave]

Some might have thought it strange that I had not posted for a while.
Tuesday evening I had an accident and barrel rolled the C70 through a hedge into a field.

It was entirely my own fault - I was going too fast. I lost the back end coming out of a left hander, mounted and drove up the bank, hit the hedge (containing a planted telegraph stump), which flip and rolled for me about 100ft.

I am not proud of what I did and I feel it necessary to post as a warning to others. I will be down on myself for sometime. Thankfully no-one else was involved.

The emergency services said that any other car and I'd be dead or critically injured - Felicity protected me brilliantly and I am still coming to terms with it. I have walked away with only minor injuries (cuts, bruises and a stiff back). She is sadly a complete write off and will be sorely missed.

I wanted to give a big thanks to all those around me especially Guy, Justin, Tash, Adam and Hamish who have all been brilliant.

I make no excuses for what I did.

[Mrsmopp]

I have said it before and I will say it again, we are all truely thankful that you walked away from the wreckage you are too important to lose.



x

[Al115]

What she said.

Every site member will be glad that you are intact...

[Wobbly Dave]

My brother (RN) sent me this - a quote from one of his Fleet Arm buddies

As an aviator friend of mine is always saying – “Any landing you can walk away from is a good landing.”

[After_Shock]

Im shocked and gutted for your loss, naturally the fact your o.k is the most important thing by far.

[BlackBeast]

I dont like seeing crashes but i cant see the pics, comes up with contact admin and i dont have the privilages.

Anyway, glad your ok mate and you walked away from it with no serious injuries. Just goes to prove that it doesnt matter how experienced you think you are theres always something around the next corner that you cant react to (not meant in a negative way).

Out of interest what is happening with the car and all its modifications???

[spesh]

As i said b4 glad your ok, also my help is there for you Dave if and when u need it!!
Same as blackbeast said bout the pics for me.

[01c70t5]

The car you can replace, you we'd struggle with.

It's true about the fly boys too!

[Al115]

Out of interest what is happening with the car and all its modifications???

I think we can give Dave some time to sort things out before we start asking specifics about his car, don't you?

[izzysnan]

Hi Dave
Glad you are still with us to tell the tale. Hope the soreness & bruises pass quickly but the memory stays with you long enough to keep you safe in the future.
All the best from Frank & Sue

[ripper]

So sorry to hear about your misfortune dave. looking at the positive side of things though, is that you have come out of it without major damage to yourself, and to me that is what matters in cases like this. As you have said though, it's a good job you were in a Volvo by the sounds of things.

Although it is a sad day to lose a beloved motor vehicle, they can always be replaced as probably many other people have already said to you.

I feel it appropriate though to say that after being driven by you in your car, i personally think that you are a very competent driver and i hope that what has happened doesn't alter the way you feel about your own driving skills!

I hope you get back to being yourself very quickly dave, take care...

Stuart.

[TangoDeltaSierra3]

Wowzer, ££££ Dave, glad yer ok but slow down jesus christ!

[Vikingxl]

Sorry to hear about the accident Dave hope you are ok will speak to you soon

[Wobbly Dave]

thanks for all your kind words. They mean more than you'd know.

As for the car - I dont get a penny - my choice/risk to insure it TPFT.

Ultimate irony was I put two new Vredestein Ultracs on the front that afternoon and had her tracked up.

Felicity will be broken and I am going through this process as we speak. Being a practical kind of person - I find that doing and sorting makes me feel better.

The parts from the salvage will be sold to cover my financial costs. It is unlikely that I will be in a T5 for sometime.

[SaffronC70]

As Viking posted, take it easy mate.

Chris

[Andrew]

Jesus Christ !!!

Mate firstly very very glad your ok. If you need anything just shout.
Next my god the car is a mess I know how hard you worked to get her right and how much you enjoyed her. I'm sorry for the loss. Again it goes to show that sometimes we all drive too fast and thank god you where in a Volvo - that's 2 of my friends that have been saved by these beasts now! Thankfully!


Ac.

[BlackBeast]

I think we can give Dave some time to sort things out before we start asking specifics about his car, don't you?

Al, didnt mean anything bad by it! Dave, if you feel i was out of order by asking the above question then i do apologise.

[Wobbly Dave]

Al, didnt mean anything bad by it! Dave, if you feel i was out of order by asking the above question then i do apologise.

Its fine. Really. Please see my post above.

[fraz13]

Hey Dave, sorry to hear bout this, When a heard a was totally shocked to say the least, Shame your so far away tho coz a would help in any way a could

Glad you walked away tho also glad you were in a Volvo even if it was a hairdressers car lol

Good luck mate and hope the salvage gets you half way to getting back on your feet

[Martinr]

Dave sorry to hear about your accident. I was driving Monday night and conditions were lousy so don't be too down on yourself.

If you want a lift to the Xmas do just say and if there is any other way I can help ring me

All the best