Soothing Shrimp Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 Had a bit of a hair raising experience today. My brakes snapped when I started driving my son to school. I knew I had been having bad brakes for a while, but when I heard that "clack" and all of a sudden I couldn't stop my van with my kids in the back seats...yeah...that was a bit scary. Managed to turn around, and ran a 4 way stop sign (no brakes) almost sideswiping a car. Guy was pissed, who could blame him? It wasn't like I could stop and tell him what was happening... Managed to slow down enough by driving part way on the road and partway on the grass by the curb enough to make it home. Oh, by the way, parking brake doesn't work to stop the van when you have no brakes, and you can't turn off the ignition and stop going on a downhill slant. Everyone is safe now. Walked the 5yr old twins to school and my 10 yr old son has the day off now since I can't drive him right now. heh Packages won't make it out until Monday now though. *sigh* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMG Aquatics Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 Glad everyone safe and sound. That is some scary insane experience. Better take your car more seriously and get it checked when you suspect something is wrong. Soothing Shrimp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayphly Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 Man! That's scary. Glad everyone is ok! Soothing Shrimp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETAquarium Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 Wow! Sorry to hear Soothing! Glad everyone is safe and sound, older vehicle? Soothing Shrimp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted November 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 Yeah. 2004 something like that. We barely make bills, and most of the time they're late. So repairs and such usually are held off until tax returns. Looks as though we're robbing Peter to pay Paul soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryboy12484 Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 Yeah. 2004 something like that. We barely make bills, and most of the time they're late. So repairs and such usually are held off until tax returns. Looks as though we're robbing Peter to pay Paul soon.im glad to hear im not the only shrimper scraping by.... C'mon lotto!!!! Soothing Shrimp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jadenlea Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 Yikes!!!!! That is super scary. At school hour too. I am so glad, you, your kids and noone elses kids got hurt Soothing Shrimp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted November 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 Thanks Jaden. NOT fun. heh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimpie Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 Wow Soothing, so sorry to hear about this - But - very glad you all got home safe! Take care, friend. Soothing Shrimp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilguppy Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 Glad everyone were safe. Soothing Shrimp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted November 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 Thanks folks. Driving my wife's car now, which means we have to get up about an hour earlier to drop everyone off, but at least it's safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryboy12484 Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 Holy cow how did i post in this thread... I thought i clicked on you sw shrimp thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted November 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 LOL No prob. Moved post for ya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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