Wyman Pond Racing

Mini Member # 3

RE: Takes a lickin' but keeps on tickin'

Caboose · Bitch Rider

Yes, right here, look no further. I'm interested in the slightly blemished trailer. Could you tell me a little more? That brief description makes it quite tempting and has really got me thinking.

Money in hand,

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Sarge 388 · Sasquatch

Sounds like a total loss on that trailer, tax season is coming, why don't you scrap it and take the write off? Maybe the treasurer can assist you.

Mini Member # 3

I am happy to hear that you have learned your lesson 5.

As for my trailer. Anyone interested in a slightly used two place that has been hit from behind? Along with a replacement ball and shaft (Thank you) that was severely bent, this trailer also has a bent and out of whack hitch bar. That is the 4 inch square bar that the supports the hitch and ties it into the bed of the trailer. It must have taken a good jolt when I hit MR. Innocent. All is not always as it seems.

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Sarge 388 · Sasquatch

I love stirring the pot!

Lame Member # 4

Didn't #3 cause #388 to hit his trailer as well?

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Johnny Rotten · WPR God

Ok, I got the message, I'm lucky.

#7, I've been waiting for #43 to get just a little bit older but I definately will plan a day to do the Freedom Trail. I know I will enjoy that. I do enjoy the city, I've been known to visit the city now and again (socially). One of my greatest party nights was New Year's Eve many years ago (caught a band over by BU and stayed in Harvard Sq. Had dinner on Newbury St. at a beautiful outdoor setting just recently. Very nice.

#13, that hit your ear the same way it mine, how exactly do you "cause" someone to hit you? Did #3 use a tractor beam like in Star Wars? Funny how the perception changes when you're the one being judged isn't it.

Oh well, lesson learned, I will hang Do Not Tresspass signs and set up a little booth at the beginning of my driveway and I will ask every person that comes onto my property to sign a waiver releasing me of any responsibility. Even that wouldn't be full-proof - if they want you, they'll come after you anyway.

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Lame Member # 13

"just ask the clockman....years ago he abruptly stopped on a downslope in the middle of a snow storm and caused me to rear end him...I still paid for the damages."

Can't wait to hear #3's response wink

Sarge 388 · Sasquatch

Yeah, send the mother the bill for the cheap sled and when you get the medical bill from the parent after she "claims" her under aged son was driving your sled on your property and all of a sudden developed an unforeseen injury, you'll think twice. I personally would pay for the damage..just ask the clockman....years ago he abruptly stopped on a downslope in the middle of a snow storm and caused me to rear end him...I still paid for the damages.

It's a sad world we live in, but you can't let someone's kid ride your equipment. I would have never watched a kid in the 1st place that I didn't know anyway...bad call on your end. Bottom line Vincent is a KID, not an adult, you put him in a high pressure situation. Let him ride, but have some extra chores to do so he has to work a little for his bad decision.

An analogy would be like sending you to a Green light district Brothel and telling you, you have a free pass but don't touch anything.

Your the adult...your responsible in the end.

Mini Member # 3

I am more inclined to agree with the Caboose. It all starts with him being on the sled in the first place. He shouldn't have been there and without helmets. I know it's tough. I want to pull every kid in the neighborhood skiing but refrain unless the parents are in the boat. At least the first time. Today, the risk is too high. I hope you have learned this hard lesson. Quite frankly, you got off easy.

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Caboose · Bitch Rider

This is not the first time you have made reference to being a City person in a backhanded way. I have worked in Boston for 18 years, but have lived my whole life in the suburbs. I have spent the last 30 summers in a rural setting in north central massachusetts and southeastern NH.

The city can be quite majestic this time of year. I suggest you take a walk down Newbury Street, Boylston Street or Fanual Hall Marketplace on Christmas week. You might just enjoy the different minicultures of the Back Bay, South Boston, the North End or even the left wing capital of the western hemisphere: Cambridge.

Perhaps if you have some time next spring, you could put a Saturday on your calendar and take a special #7 tour of the Freedom trail and some of my favorite spots around town. (no stupid duck tours) Perhaps even mix in a Red Sox game or a ride over to Harvard.

Think about it.

#7

-- Edited by Caboose at 16:00, 2008-12-24

Johnny Rotten · WPR God

Ok, here is #7 pushing my buttons again! I don't even know who this kid is. I agreed to watch my neighbor's kids and she drops this kid off with hers. I had never even spoken w/ her parents let alone get their take on riding on a snowmobile.

Everyone that knows me knows my kids have motorized vehicles. I always ask the parent if it is ok for them to ride - every time. This kid wasn't even wearing a helmet. He knew I told each of them they weren't supposed to drive but he did it anyway.

I could clearly see the mother was not happy that her son was riding on a snowmobile but I ask you - what the hell is she doing leaving her kid with someone who then brings him over a person's house she doesn't even know?!

It was an unforseen condition that had a bad ending; but not really bad at all since noone got hurt, and that's all that matters. Just my feelings were hurt. I said I was sorry to the Enticer and told it I would fix it up nice. I hope that made it feel better. It looks pretty pathetic sitting there.

#7, you scare me with all your fancy lawyer gobble-de-gook talk. You must work in the big city where everyone is always looking to make money off of some poor bugger's bad luck. How could I be negligent about the kid, the way I see it - he was trespassing as far as I can tell. Well, maybe that's stretching it. But he certainly was never invited over. (And never will be that's for sure).

Ok, thanks for letting me vent a little. You're right #2, #10's story is much worse than this one. You can delete this post whenever you want.

#5

Lame Member # 4

#5,

Don't procrastinate buy the sled.

#4

Caboose · Bitch Rider

Let him sled.
Let him sled.
Let him sled.
Let him sled.

Everybody...

Let him sled.

#7

Lame Member # 13

Here you go #5. Have at it. The whole season for Vincent??...hard ass wink

Yamaha enticer 250 - $700 (Clinton)

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Date: 2008-12-23, 9:15AM EST

I have a 1985 Yamaha enticer 250. It is in great shape for its age. It always starts and runs great. I have not used it in a couple of years. It is dirty and that is all that is wrong. If interested, my e-mail is clijake@comcast.net.

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Caboose · Bitch Rider

I would offer to pay for damages also, but...

You did not have permission from the parents to ride on or drive a snowmobile. You are taking a big risk of a lawsuit with punitive damages by doing so. Even with permission you are taking a big risk.

If the parent offers to pay, you should politely decline and thank them for the offer.

#7

Lame Member # 4

#5,

Since all she said was "oh" send her the bill. She won't pay it but it will help you sleep at night. What kind of day care are you running over there?

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Pres · Tag Hgugr

# 10 has a great story regarding this same subject.......

Keep in mind, if mom offers to pay than she is admitting fault. Since when has a women done that.

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Johnny Rotten · WPR God

Here is a classic example of how there are two kind of people in the world. My neighbor asks me to watch her kids so she can go out one afternoon. No problem, drop 'em off I say. She drops off 3 kids, her two plus one of their friends. ok, no problem. I had pulled out the kids snowmobiles the day before and they were riding them around the yard.

Of course the other kids eyes light up and I tell my kids, nobody drives but you guys. You can give rides around the yard. Next thing I get a report that the other friend was driving and crashed a sled.

I state for the record that of course I was glad that noone was hurt. But I must confess to feelings of anger and sadness as I approached my beloved Enticer to find that the little f**ker drove it straight into a tree at a decent rate of speed.

Of all the crazy adventures and perilous trips that sled has been on, to see the front end completely caved in was a devastating blow to me. The bellypan cruched back into the muffler pipe, denting it; and the hood crunched into two pieces.

When the mother of the 3rd kid, the one that crashed the sled, came to pick him up. I told her about the crash so she could keep an eye on him and make sure he was not hurt. But I also showed her the sled and what her son did. I told her that I told all the kids only my kids can drive, but that her son asked to drive anyway and Vincent said yes. All she said was "oh". I guess she doesn't know about the "fix what ya broke" rule. I thought that was pretty much a universal thing.

I can tell you this, if my kid ever went over someone's house and broke something, the first words out of my mouth would be how much do I owe you and how can I help you get it fixed.

Anyway, the Enticer still runs great and I told Vincent he has lost his snowmobile for the season. A perfect opportunity for him to learn from his mistake not listening to my direct instruction that only he drive. It will not be easy to find a belly pan and hood for this thing without having to buy a whole snowmobile. I am still a little agitated about the whole thing.

So before anyone chimes in with a quick jab at how the Enticer was not a good sled anyway, please keep in mind that was my first snowmobile and was the machine that got me to fall in love with this sport. It carried me on many, many adventures and was always dependable for me. It never left me stranded once, even when one of the skis fell off when I took Angela for her very first snowmobile ride. We both just leaned to one side and took the lake home.

I'd like to just take a sample at how each of you would have reacted if it was your kid that crashed someone else's snowmobile. Would you offer to pay for damages or am I dreaming?

Depressed,
#5