My Wife tried to Kill me, but I wasn't under the car |
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My Wife tried to Kill me, but I wasn't under the car |
76-914 |
Aug 7 2011, 09:51 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,634 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
Yesterday I decided to add a gage so I pulled Blackie in the garage. I jacked it up enough to get a jackstand under the motor mount crossbar on the pass side. This would allow enough room for me to slide beneath. After placing the jackstand I removed the floor jack but thought better of it. I actually had a feeling we might have an earthquake that day. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) So I move it back to a point a few inches in front of the rear jack point and maybe an inch lower. In other words, not in contact with the car. I figured the car wouldn't drop far if we had an earth quake (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif). Besides it would be easier to move out of the way. I had just drilled and installed a grommet and found myself needing some red zip ties so I slid out and was getting these when my wife pulls up (and in her defense) in our new SUV. She attempted to put the car in Park and began looking down for something while listening to an audio book. To my horror, I watch as she rolls into and pushes Blackie a few feet forward. As Blackie rolls forward, yes I'm screaming at the top of my f****ng lungs (TG I wasn't armed (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) ) the jack stand tips over and the car falls. This is where it came to rest. A few more inches and there would have been a rolling tool box, two transaxles and one drill press in our kitchen.
This is looking inside after she drove off cause I'm an asshole. Oh yes, I was in serious shit for screaming and had to promise that I would not post any of this but that was yesterday (IMG:style_emoticons/default/type.gif). See the fence that is flattened out. That's so the dogs can work in the garage with me. I guess my hollering spooked them cause when that fence went down they ran off down the damned street. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) Anyway, this shot shows the fallen jackstand. As it turns out, as the car came off the stand it moved forward a few inches and landed on the rubber pad dead on the rear jack point then continued to roll forward on the floor jacks wheels. I shit you not! There is a very small dent in my rear spoiler where the SUV's lic plate frame hit it. Remember it was jacked up higher than it would normally sit. Otherwise, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) |
silver74insocal |
Aug 7 2011, 10:07 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 736 Joined: 26-November 09 From: rancho cucamonga Member No.: 11,073 Region Association: Southern California |
im surprised you've lasted this long, what with the 3 cars and the 2 car garage (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) the black car cleaned up nice!!
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sixnotfour |
Aug 7 2011, 10:13 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,633 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
nothing new here , wives ae always trying,
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wertygrog |
Aug 7 2011, 11:28 PM
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wertygrog Group: Members Posts: 429 Joined: 12-November 05 From: Long Beach, CA Member No.: 5,114 Region Association: Southern California |
Scary stuff!!!! Don't let your guard down..ever!
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PeeGreen 914 |
Aug 8 2011, 12:09 AM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) I always love how we get in trouble after they do something dumb (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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VaccaRabite |
Aug 8 2011, 05:58 AM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,589 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
My wife gets upset when I complain about women drivers.
Its so difficult not to point out her accident record when she is going on about how stereotypes should be avoided. Zach |
iamchappy |
Aug 8 2011, 07:44 AM
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It all happens so fast! Group: Members Posts: 4,893 Joined: 5-November 03 From: minnetonka, mn Member No.: 1,315 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
My wife has taken out the garage door three times, she never looks to see whats behind her when she backs out, just sticks it in reverse and leaves like shes leaving the Bat Cave.
She took out my sons friends car one time because he parked in the driveway and she backed straight into it. She wants to know when i am going to fix her car, i bought a front and rear bumper for it, but i will not fix it until i am ready to sell it. I know she will run over one of the dogs someday, this is my biggest fear. |
76-914 |
Aug 8 2011, 07:45 AM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,634 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) I always love how we get in trouble after they do something dumb (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) EXACTLY! |
underthetire |
Aug 8 2011, 08:29 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,062 Joined: 7-October 08 From: Brentwood Member No.: 9,623 Region Association: Northern California |
I have to admit my girlfriend is a pretty good driver. She has a mustang GT, and likes to use it. I'm the one that curbed her wheel, I still don't hear the end of that one. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chair.gif)
Your lucky BTW. |
kerensky |
Aug 8 2011, 08:51 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 531 Joined: 1-February 06 From: Norman, OK Member No.: 5,508 Region Association: Southwest Region |
My lovely wife dented my rear deck. While it was in storage. By *walking* on it. Honestly, as much as I love my 'teener, I didn't need to pile it on. She felt bad enough.
Apologize for losing your cool, make sure and add in a 'Thank Heavens I wasn't underneath the car', and find some sort of crash bar to protect the garage while you're working. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) |
Bleyseng |
Aug 8 2011, 11:06 AM
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Aircooled Baby! Group: Members Posts: 13,036 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Seattle, Washington (for now) Member No.: 24 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I always have the floor jack set so act as a back up to the jackstands.
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GeorgeRud |
Aug 8 2011, 11:11 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) A good friend and Porsche mechanic would always give the car a good shake after putting it up on jackstands just to be sure it's seated correctly. We always leave the floor jack under the car as well for exactly this case.
Thank God you weren't hurt! |
SirAndy |
Aug 8 2011, 11:33 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,886 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
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wingnut86 |
Aug 8 2011, 11:50 AM
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...boola la boo boola boo... Group: Members Posts: 1,053 Joined: 22-April 10 From: South Carolina Member No.: 11,645 Region Association: South East States |
Another, "Hell No, I Have NO Comment" in case she reads my thread.
Or the, "...Can't Live With'em, Can't Bury'em in a Shallow Backyard Grave..." thread (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ar15.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) |
Drums66 |
Aug 8 2011, 12:18 PM
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914 Rudiments Group: Members Posts: 5,321 Joined: 15-January 03 From: Coronado,Cali Member No.: 151 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I always have the floor jack set so act as a back up to the jackstands. ....I put it in reverse (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) (order) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) |
RFoulds |
Aug 8 2011, 12:49 PM
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Green Teen 66 Group: Members Posts: 837 Joined: 10-August 09 From: La Quinta, CA Member No.: 10,656 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Life (and marriage) is a lot easier when you can laugh shit off. No blood no foul.
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PanelBilly |
Aug 8 2011, 12:59 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,859 Joined: 23-July 06 From: Kent, Wa Member No.: 6,488 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
My gf rubbed the curb with the wheels on my SL500. Not parking, but GOING around a corner!! Told her she would never be allowed to drive my 914
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patssle |
Aug 8 2011, 02:03 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 981 Joined: 28-August 09 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 10,741 Region Association: None |
My wife never messes up my car, tries to kill me, tells me how much money I can spend on the car, when I can work on the car, doesn't complain when I leave parts on the kitchen table....
I don't have a wife. |
TargaToy |
Aug 8 2011, 07:28 PM
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-NONSOLIS RADIOS SEDIOUIS FULMINA MITTO- Group: Members Posts: 705 Joined: 26-March 10 From: DelMarVa Peninsula Member No.: 11,509 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
My wife leant her van to her sister. We were in the living room when she came back and we felt the house shake and heard a horrific sound. I made a joke that she had probably just driven into the front wall like the last time (true story). This time, she took out the center pillar between the doors. Moved that little piece of brick foundation 1.5". That center pillar holds up the steel beam that supports the 2nd floor.
PS. They should call the homeowners policy a FINE or a TAX, but definitely not INSURANCE. What a joke. We came out of pocket on that one to avoid a 3 year surcharge and it would have been our first claim in 18 years of being homeowners. |
narino |
Aug 8 2011, 07:39 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 234 Joined: 14-August 07 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 8,001 Region Association: None |
QUOTE just sticks it in reverse and leaves like shes leaving the Bat Cave. I laughed so hard a this. A perfect description of how my girlfriend uses reverse. |
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