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[Tideland Prius]

ok so this morning, I had a heart attack (figuratively). My smartie, which was parked straight into the usual parking spot was moved and parked diagonally in the same spot. Last night, there was a full-size pickup truck next to me so I suppose the smart***** decided that if they tilt the vehicle, I wouldn't be able to get out in the morning. Unfortunately, the security camera didn't catch the perpetraitors because the truck was large enough to hide my vehicle behind it.

Grrr.....

On another note, the last tank was 6.61L/100km mostly city.

[miscrms]

Thanks for keeping us posted. Keep the data coming!

Rob

[jayman]

Originally Posted by Tideland Prius

ok so this morning, I had a heart attack (figuratively). My smartie, which was parked straight into the usual parking spot was moved and parked diagonally in the same spot.

The tractor at my hobby farm has an ALO-Quicke front attachment system. Among the attachments I have are a bucket, blade, and a *very* evil looking sharp thick tine round bale thing

I'm willing to bet the thick tines would pierce that mofu's pickup like a hot knife through butter

Plan B: I'd probably just rip his f***ing arms off. My temper has served me well in life

[Tideland Prius]

well I don't think it's the pickup driver's fault. I don't think he'd moved the car for fun. I'm sure it's the other young beer-drinking stupid-headed "kids" that did it.
(and there are a good number in the few units here)

miscrms, np.

[Tideland Prius]

Well the vandals were at it again the night before. This time, they moved it 90° to the left. It was all caught on camera and because they're guests of the residence, the security (and the police) have all their contact information. No charges will be laid since I have no damage incurred (at least physical damage).

We decided the best course of action is to catch them in the act rather than come a-knocking at their door. Therefore, my car is now back out in the same spot as bait.


On a happier note, the low fuel light came on today. Refuelled it at $1.45/litre... 6.04L/100km avg.

[Tideland Prius]

and here's someone's real life account of a 65mph crash

Personal "Crash Test" - Smart Car of America Forums

It rolled 3 times according to the official police report but you'd never know just looking at the pictures. The car was hit in the rear passenger side (which might explain the busted rim)

[jayman]

Originally Posted by Tideland Prius

Well the vandals were at it again the night before.

In your case, I wouldn't trust myself. I would have beaten the living s*** out of them by now

Reminds me of an incident in St George UT I witnessed in the early 1990's. Some punks with Alberta plates were acting pretty smart at a Chevron station. They cut off an older fellow driving a K car, remember K cars?

The older fellow had finished gassing up and asked the punks to move their car, as he was boxed in. So they had the balls to threaten him. I was going to intervene when the old fellow pulled a Beretta on them



Well, the tough punks suddenly turned into pussies. They ran into the station and were dumb enough to call the cops. Both a Utah Highway Patrol cruiser and a St G cruiser screamed up within 5 mins

The cops took statements from the ALberta punks/cowards, the elderly gentlemen - oops also a retired UHP officer - and a few bystanders, including Yours Truly still in his camo fatigues

The cop then told the Alberta punks "that gentleman had every right to blow your f***ing brains out for saying that. Get out of my city"

They *very* quietly and very carefully got back into their car and drove off. I bet they had a good story for back home, about the bad Americans and their evil guns

[Tideland Prius]

Funny story.

[TonyPSchaefer]

Originally Posted by jayman

the elderly gentlemen - oops also a retired UHP officer

Goes to show that you NEVER know who that person is until it's a little too late.

[jayman]

Well, those punks were obviously a hamburger short of a Happy Meal, not very bright. You'd think it was common knowledge in places like Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah a lot of folks will legally carry concealed. Or that Utah was the original "Make My Day" state with regards to being allowed to use terminal force to defend life and property

I was still enlisted, here I am standing at the gas pump - in my fatigues - and what, they thought I was going duck hunting in August?

Anyhoo it was good for a laugh. I'm sure they s*** themselves when that old guy whipped out the Beretta. Personally I prefer the Glock 22, but whatever works