TheMichael Posted October 19, 2012 Report Posted October 19, 2012 Apparently, deer love Sonja just as much as I do.... driving to work yesterday and one decided to come take a closer look. Braking and swerving to miss this beast, Sonja went off the road and hit a tree. I am not happy right now. After talking with insurance, I'd have been better off if I just went and hit the foul creature...
VioletDC Posted October 19, 2012 Report Posted October 19, 2012 Dayum. 'scuuuuze me while I kiss the sky ~ Jimi
Poison Ivy Posted October 19, 2012 Report Posted October 19, 2012 Michael, I'm so sorry to hear that. Are you ok? Did you get hurt?
TheMichael Posted October 19, 2012 Author Report Posted October 19, 2012 I'm ok, but thank you for asking. I tend to drive somewhat slowly in the mornings anyway because of just this thing, but sometimes you just can't win. I'm mostly annoyed because if I'd hit the deer, I wouldn't be at fault, but since I didn't, I am. Not even 4k on Sonja, yet... grumblegrumblegrumble.
68wmcs Posted October 19, 2012 Report Posted October 19, 2012 Glad to hear you're ok, but it's still sad to hear a MINI was damaged. Hope Sonja gets well soon! 03 BRG MINI S: Sold! 05 PW Scion xB: D2 Coilovers, XXR 531 16x8, Yakima rack, Yakima basket, WINK, Plaid interior, and a whopping 108 HP!
elpollodiablo Posted October 19, 2012 Report Posted October 19, 2012 Oh man another deer banging up a mini! I'm glad to hear you're okay. Is the damage to Sonja repairable? Crazy about the deer out here, I thought I'd be escaping those beasts when i moved away from KS! Alice Cooper - Hyper Blue R53 with a few light mods ???? - Montego Blue 335xi with even lighter mods [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted October 19, 2012 Report Posted October 19, 2012 That's two in a week!! I'm glad you're OK and I hope that Sonja is fixed up and better soon. I'm sure you were really shaken up Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
Bert Posted October 20, 2012 Report Posted October 20, 2012 Michael, glad to hear you are ok but I'm sorry for Sonja. I hope she gets back on the road soon. Thanks for sharing the information... hit bambi and it is their fault and not ours. Ernie McStreet's facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/erniemcs.street
LostDenverite Posted October 21, 2012 Report Posted October 21, 2012 Condolences. Here's hoping for a quick (as can be) recovery for Sonja...and you - driving a rental is hateful. Tolerable if another MINI, but never the same as driving your own.
SPRCatamount Posted October 21, 2012 Report Posted October 21, 2012 Oh, man! That's terrible. I'll stop whining about my bent wheel now! Glad to hear you're okay. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
TheMichael Posted October 22, 2012 Author Report Posted October 22, 2012 It's all bad… I'm hating life, you're hating life, nothing is good....
TheMichael Posted October 22, 2012 Author Report Posted October 22, 2012 btw... does PMMoCo offer rentals???
VioletDC Posted October 22, 2012 Report Posted October 22, 2012 I highly recommend getting deer whistles for just this very thing. Heard about them a coupla yrs ago, but haven't bought yet, but I sure will order them now! U can get them here or pretty much anywhere: http://www.amazon.com/Custom-Accessories-17380-Alert-Whistles/dp/B000BOALF4/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1350905557&sr=8-4&keywords=deer+whistles. Hope all turns out OK w/your MINI, and soon! :top: 'scuuuuze me while I kiss the sky ~ Jimi
Poison Ivy Posted October 22, 2012 Report Posted October 22, 2012 That's interesting, I've never heard of that before.
nharrison21 Posted October 22, 2012 Report Posted October 22, 2012 Mind you these things dont work 100% of the time...if at all...Coming from Central Va I have seen many of vehicles crunched by a deer eventhough they had those things on them....Just my Consumer Advise for the day... I highly recommend getting deer whistles for just this very thing. Heard about them a coupla yrs ago, but haven't bought yet, but I sure will order them now! U can get them here or pretty much anywhere: http://www.amazon.com/Custom-Accessories-17380-Alert-Whistles/dp/B000BOALF4/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1350905557&sr=8-4&keywords=deer+whistles. Hope all turns out OK w/your MINI, and soon! :top: ________________________________________________________________ [sIGPIC]http://www.motoringalliance.com/gallery/data/500/nh21003.jpg[/sIGPIC] 2004 MC JB/W CVT DSC H/K R50 "Operation De-Chrome" 90% Complete
GreenCactus Posted October 22, 2012 Report Posted October 22, 2012 When I lived in Indiana I had deer whistles on my car. I had just as many close calls with them as without them. While I don't think they hurt anything, you wouldn't want a false sense of security because you have them.
RichSperry Posted October 22, 2012 Report Posted October 22, 2012 I long ago decided that anything smaller than a moose, gets hit. I ain't swerving for small creatures... Do most people realize that deer whistles are directional? If you put them on facing the wrong way, they attract deer... .. Actually, they don't work at all... No matter where you go, there you are!
GreenCactus Posted October 22, 2012 Report Posted October 22, 2012 Here is the link to the Wikipedia page for deer whistles. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deer_whistle
TheMichael Posted October 22, 2012 Author Report Posted October 22, 2012 ah, glad to see others share my view of cow...I mean deer... whistles! I think there's just no substitute for careful, alert driving.
cmcveay Posted October 22, 2012 Report Posted October 22, 2012 I long ago decided that anything smaller than a moose, gets hit. I ain't swerving for small creatures... Do most people realize that deer whistles are directional? If you put them on facing the wrong way, they attract deer... .. Actually, they don't work at all... I'm with you. It's not worth the danger to swerve to miss. ah, glad to see others share my view of cow...I mean deer... whistles! I think there's just no substitute for careful, alert driving. +1 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon "Homer" 2012 MB/CR JCW R55 "Merlin" Sold 2009 LB/LB R56 "Archie" Sold
Edge Posted October 22, 2012 Report Posted October 22, 2012 IMO, deer whistles only serve two purposes: Wasting your money Making your car look uglier The studies listed in the Wikipedia article that Laura linked to definitely show they aren't worth it. I long ago decided that anything smaller than a moose, gets hit. I ain't swerving for small creatures...Ahem... except humans, I hope. "Mr. OEM" - 05 JCW (TK, GPIC, SS, GPTA, R56 RSB, StBr, R56 BBK, GPWhls, SV, RS, R56 GSI, IES, StrWhl, GK, HG, LBIT) MCS, HB/HB, Packs: 1, 2, 3 & 4. LSD, Rear FL, LB/PB upholstery (inc. LB SB & HB), HB Int, Anth. HL, PDC, Nav. OEM: DPSM+Aux, SIRIUS, BT, RV Cam, Aux gauges, ILK, Alarm, AK, PFM, DL, SpLnk, CFD, CSL, BIW, R52 diag rods, EuroTL, EuroWT, EPS, EASM. AM: IanCullAUC, Intravee+KCA420i, SchrothR4, MM-STR. License Plate: SUV2BIG MotoringID: CARVE129
kgdblu Posted October 22, 2012 Report Posted October 22, 2012 deer whistles don't work, however bear bells do...ask Laura
RyanMBlue Posted October 23, 2012 Report Posted October 23, 2012 Ahem... except humans, I hope. Good thing I am bigger than a moose! :rofl: [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
Bert Posted October 23, 2012 Report Posted October 23, 2012 deer whistles don't work, however bear bells do...ask Laura Do you know that there is an app for that, Scarebear https://itunes.apple.com/app/scarebear-trail-companion/id336785189?mt=8 Why pack the bells for the Dragon when you can have it on your iPhone... for those that have an iPhone. :hahaha: Ernie McStreet's facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/erniemcs.street
GreenCactus Posted October 23, 2012 Report Posted October 23, 2012 Do you know that there is an app for that, Scarebear https://itunes.apple.com/app/scarebear-trail-companion/id336785189?mt=8 Why pack the bells for the Dragon when you can have it on your iPhone... for those that have an iPhone. :hahaha: The app is great until my iphone battery dies. I'll just make sure to have both, just in case. The app has an air horn, too. :top:
