Garry2Rs Posted October 24, 2007 Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 (edited) Hi guys; Buck and I left our Summer home in the Kawartha's and headed south for the Winter after breakfast on the 12th of October. We arrived in Yuma Arizona on the evening of the 14th. Along the way we wrecked our boat and trailer when a leaf spring on the right side of the trailer snapped in half and sent us into a very interesting skid and spin-out. Fortunately we missed the other traffic and the guard rails and got stopped with no damage to ourselves. The boat took heavy damage to the right rear quarter when the wheel on that side tried to climb into the boat...the axle is bent, the tires are scrubbed bald, the skeg is broken, the SS prop is mangled, but everything is insured and we were able to drive away...after the wrecker took charge of the boat and trailer. We await the insurance company's decision regarding fixing or writing off our stuff. In the meantime we are shore fishing at a local pond. This time of year there are Catfish and some type of Sunfish available. The Cat's are hatchery raised Channel Cat's. They appear steel gray rather than gold like the wild ones. The sunfish have a long blue "ear" and are fairly light in colour with subtle vertical bands, sort of like some Muskies. I have pictures but I left the camera to PC connection cord at home...Dawh...You will have to wait until I get a new cord or a card reader, which ever costs less...GRIN. Garry2rs Edited October 24, 2007 by garry2rs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted October 24, 2007 Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 (edited) Glad everyone is alright Garry. You've got the right attitude...the boat can be replaced...you can not! Edited October 26, 2007 by irishfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted October 24, 2007 Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 Just glad you and Buck are safe, Garry. Enjoy yourself in Yuma. The rest will look after itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJQ Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 Holy crap... im glad your ok!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattletrap2 Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 Glad to hear that you are both ok Garry! That must have been quite a scare. So..is the picture of your place here before you left?..or is the white "sands" of Yuma? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishindevil Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 Im glad that everything turned out for the best !!!! that you guys are ok. ...it could have been worse.....too bad it happened,and i hope you get things fixed and that your holidays arnt ruined,insurance replacement hopefully wont take to long...and you can get back to enjoying your trip,stay safe and make sure that you guys send us some pics and a few reports....cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatherof3 Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 wow,glad everyone is ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pikehunter Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 Wow! Scary ride! Glad to hear that you are all well after the incident. Yuma is a dry dusty town, at least for the couple of days we stayed there back in the winter of 1989/90. I believe it's one of the warmest places in Arizona during the winter. We were there right around the time that there was a big gem show happening. Have a good time down south and post some pictures of your adventures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 Wow, glad you're okay Garry. That must have been scary. Looks like a good call leaving this weather up here for that weather Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 Glad you are both OK Garry. Boats and trailers can be replaced. John.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BITEME Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 Gald all is well Any accident you walk away from is a good one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 as long as you and buck are OK everything else can be replaced Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaweed Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 Wow scary stuff. Look on the bright side though.... if the insurance says buy another boat... you are in the area for some good deals... Glad no one was hurt. Sorry for the boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bly Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 Glad to hear that you and Buck are OK. Best of luck with the boat repair/replacement. Look forward to seeing some of your pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuskyBill Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 Well, your trips south are always interesting Garry, aren't they? The blown trailer tire in Dallas in the middle of the night was bad enough, but GEEZ, you didn't have to go through all this trouble, didja?? Glad to hear you're both alright... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnsled Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 Glad everyone is OK. It would have be quite sad if this had turned out for the worst. Looking forward to some reports of the fishing variety! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted October 26, 2007 Report Share Posted October 26, 2007 Sorry to here about your wrecked boat Garry but at least you and Buck are Ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garyv Posted October 26, 2007 Report Share Posted October 26, 2007 Garry...boats can be replaced our lives and pets cannot. Glad you two are ok! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerritt Posted October 26, 2007 Report Share Posted October 26, 2007 2R's... dang man!! holy Crap! were you wearing diapers?? I would have been wishing I was given the situation!... Just glad to see your ok.. as the others have said before me material items can be replaced. we only go through this life once, glad to see you around to experience it. had an angel on you shoulder you did... Gerritt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_paul Posted October 26, 2007 Report Share Posted October 26, 2007 Garry, sorry to hear about the accident but thankfully you and Buck made it there. Enjoy the warmth and hopefully all turns out well with the boat and insurance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cisco Posted October 26, 2007 Report Share Posted October 26, 2007 Glad you're both OK! Have a great time down there and I hope the insurance settlement is quick and fair! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbuck Posted October 26, 2007 Report Share Posted October 26, 2007 Good to hear you weren't hurt! Who cares about the boat, it can be either fixed or replaced. Yuma huh, I've got a buddy who moved down there and is a teacher and a soccer coach. He hates visits in the winter now, the poor guy is wearing a coat, sweater, longjohns etc.... INSIDE THE HOUSE!!! when he comes up to see family/friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted October 26, 2007 Report Share Posted October 26, 2007 .....Scary stuff Garry, I'm glad the two of you came out unscathed. The collateral damage can be replaced unlike yourselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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