01-04-2005 10:40									#1
	Kids, Driving, and the Occasional Deer. Support Apolyton, buy GURPS/ Alpha Centauri

I thought I knew all there was to know about driving. I mean I'm a pro at this only two times leaving the roadway and both times was due to ice so I figure I'm cool with all my mulititasking while driving down the interstate or back country roads. That was of course until I started driving with my girlfriends kids . They are everywhere. Asking this and that. Getting into things they shouldnt. Feet on the dash, hands grabbing at things in the others hands. I'm an experienced driver with years of eating, reading a map, talking on the phone under my belt all the while going about 75. Now I'm creeping along worried about what they are gonna grab next. Finally I pulled the ole Gameboy advanced out of retirment and found that there is something that will hypnotize them into being still while im going down the road. Unless of course I have both then the one without the gameboy is wanting it and the other is enthralled with Dig Dug or Galaga.


On to the animal problem. In the past month I have seen more deer jump out in front of me than I used to see while I was actually out in the woods hunting for them. Now I'd just like to make it home without planting one on my hood.

Total for March
1 deer hit
4 four nearly hit
6 deer that clearly wanted to go but was smart enough to let the lead deer take all the risks.
1 poor squirrel that was not so smart

Lessons learned. When one runs out in front of you, count to 3 and you will usually see a couple more running right behind.

	01-04-2005 10:44									#2
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You hit a deer? I assume you're okay, since you didn't mention any injuries. As for kids being where they shouldn't, don't you make them wear safety belts?

	01-04-2005 10:48									#3
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A coworker of my dad was killed a few years ago. Hit an Elk at night in the Rockies, the thing came through the windshield.

	01-04-2005 10:56									#4
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quote: Originally posted by chegitz guevara You hit a deer? I assume you're okay, since you didn't mention any injuries. As for kids being where they shouldn't, don't you make them wear safety belts?

Yes I make them wear their belts but that really doesnt stop them from reaching. Most of the time they can behave on short trips but not always. As far as the deer goes, it hit on the passengers side right behind the front tire and slid all the way down the side of the car. No dents or anything but it crippled itself in the process. It was about 3:30 one morning inside the city limits. I stopped to look for damage because I was just sure there was but ended up being nothing. It scrambled off in the dark but I could see it dragging its leg. My girlfriend lives out in the country so I encouter them everytime I go to see her. She saw six tonight along the road as she was going back home from a dinner we had at her mom's.

	01-04-2005 10:56									#5
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Theben and I came close to dying. Almost hit a deer in a Nissan Fiero just about 20 years ago.

	01-04-2005 10:57									#6
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quote: Originally posted by Asher A coworker of my dad was killed a few years ago. Hit an Elk at night in the Rockies, the thing came through the windshield.

If you hit them head on even a deer will seriously mess a veichle up. II hit mine inside the city limits next to a house.

	01-04-2005 11:00									#7
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I hit a deer once when going to the Naval Weapons Station in Goose Creek, SC (just north of Charleston). And those are fairly small deer out there.

I'm from the desert, and am not used to hitting anying. It scared the hell out of me. My car was making all these weird noise. It sounded like something was coming through the ventilation system. I admit, I thought deer guts were coming through the ventilation system. . But I guess it was just dust and rocks that were disolodged from the impact.

	01-04-2005 23:21									#8
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There should be cages for kids, just like for dogs... Tranquilizers is another thing that comes to mind. And people are worried about other people driving and talking on the phone at the same time?? That´s nothing compared to a car full of kids... I´m constantly terrified when I ride with my sister and she has her kids in the car...

	01-04-2005 23:25									#9
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quote: Originally posted by chegitz guevara Theben and I came close to dying. Almost hit a deer in a Nissan Fiero just about 20 years ago.

Pontiac.

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	01-04-2005 23:26									#10
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We have eliminated almost all the deer predators. Now, deer are overpopulating the ir habitats and becoming a menace. We need to get those seal clubbers in Canada to come down here when they are done and start culling some deer.

	02-04-2005 07:12									#11
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quote: Originally posted by pchang We need to get those seal clubbers in Canada to come down here when they are done and start culling some deer.

They're kinda cute and have those big, teary eyes...

I'm in!

	02-04-2005 07:19									#12
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Free venison, count your blessings.

	02-04-2005 08:20									#13
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quote: Originally posted by Cruddy Free venison, count your blessings.

At the risk of car damage of being killed? I think I'll stick to the easy way..

	02-04-2005 08:22									#14
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I love the thread title, it makes me laugh

	02-04-2005 09:05									#15
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I don't hit deer, they hit me. Twice I've been blind-sided by the stupid things, both times at the same place on the main road in our neighborhood.

	02-04-2005 09:07									#16
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quote: Originally posted by Sprayber I thought I knew all there was to know about driving. I mean I'm a pro at this only two times leaving the roadway and both times was due to ice so I figure I'm cool with all my mulititasking while driving down the interstate or back country roads. That was of course until I started driving with my girlfriends kids . They are everywhere. Asking this and that. Getting into things they shouldnt. Feet on the dash, hands grabbing at things in the others hands.

Two words: Mini. Van. Seperation between the kids is worth their individualistic weight in gold.

quote: Originally posted by Sprayber On to the animal problem. In the past month I have seen more deer jump out in front of me than I used to see while I was actually out in the woods hunting for them. Now I'd just like to make it home without planting one on my hood. Total for March 1 deer hit 4 four nearly hit 6 deer that clearly wanted to go but was smart enough to let the lead deer take all the risks. 1 poor squirrel that was not so smart Lessons learned. When one runs out in front of you, count to 3 and you will usually see a couple more running right behind.

Yup! My first deer incident was 1/1/84. We saw a deer pause on the crest of the road ahead of us, then disappear into the brush on the other side of the road as our car headed towards it. How cute! Next thing we know we're engulfed in deer! I was lucky only to hit one of them! Leson learned: when you see one deer, you'll probably encounter more!
From that time, I've only hit one more deer to date (going at about 30mph at that!), however I too have had many close calls.

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	02-04-2005 09:47									#17
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This is why I only date women without kids.

	02-04-2005 10:17									#18
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A few years back, my dad hit a dear. It was on the median of the highway, must have gotten there during lower periods of traffic. It for some reason decided to try to cross the road and it jumped when my dad hit it. It went flying up into the air and landed on the side of road. It flew over 2 lanes of traffic.

Damage was not too bad, the car was able to run fine. Had to get a replaced hood, front grill, and radiator. We were lucky.

	02-04-2005 10:56									#19
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quote: Originally posted by Sprayber At the risk of car damage of being killed? I think I'll stick to the easy way..

Your car and life are insured... the deer isn't.

	02-04-2005 12:31									#20
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quote: Now, deer are overpopulating the ir habitats and becoming a menace.

Deer makes good meat if you fry it's cuts with beer. Especially yummy if you eat potatoes with them. One of the few meat types which I enjoy eating, actually.

EDIT: Wait... I meant reindeers, not sure about the taste of normal deer meat.

	02-04-2005 13:06									#21
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I've had dear in a restaurant but it was farm raised so it didn't have the full wild flavor if you know what I mean. I'd like to go hunting one of these days and kill a few cute little forest critters.

	02-04-2005 13:37									#22
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quote: Originally posted by Oerdin I've had dear in a restaurant but it was farm raised so it didn't have the full wild flavor if you know what I mean. I'd like to go hunting one of these days and kill a few cute little forest critters.

A dear what?



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	02-04-2005 13:39									#23
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quote: Originally posted by I Am Jeff A few years back, my dad hit a dear. It was on the median of the highway, must have gotten there during lower periods of traffic. It for some reason decided to try to cross the road and it jumped when my dad hit it. It went flying up into the air and landed on the side of road. It flew over 2 lanes of traffic. Damage was not too bad, the car was able to run fine. Had to get a replaced hood, front grill, and radiator. We were lucky.

and just to be fair to Oerdin:

Your dad hit a dear what?



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	02-04-2005 13:54									#24
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quote: Originally posted by Oerdin This is why I only date women without kids.

that's good advice anywyas. women without kids tend to be more responsible.

	03-04-2005 09:25									#25
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quote: Originally posted by Dissident that's good advice anywyas. women without kids tend to be more responsible.

Wtf are you talking about more responsible. They have kids which means more responsibilites. Women without kids are just more Fuc**** available and dont have to run out on you senseless clods that cant handle the fact that your not fuc**** number one in her life

	03-04-2005 09:28									#26
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Mrs. T my groin is f'ed up again. Not a pull but it just seems like it's gonna give out. I'm hitting that machine you see all the girls do at the gym to try and strengthen it up.

	03-04-2005 09:41									#27
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quote: Originally posted by Ted Striker Mrs. T my groin is f'ed up again. Not a pull but it just seems like it's gonna give out. I'm hitting that machine you see all the girls do at the gym to try and strengthen it up.

sorry to hear that hey but while your working on that groin dont for get your ass
I might regret this but im gonna ask cause im a nurse whats wrong with the groin

	03-04-2005 09:42									#28
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I so wanted to make a copy cat thread titled "Kids, Driving, and the Occasional Beer."

	03-04-2005 09:45									#29
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quote: Originally posted by Oerdin I so wanted to make a copy cat thread titled "Kids, Driving, and the Occasional Beer."

only the occasional beer why not the regular every day beer

	03-04-2005 09:45									#30
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I think what happened is that I've overtrained my quads on my outer thigh, so they are way stronger than my inner thigh. Now that I'm doing lower squats, the inner thigh (mostly groin) is getting hit much harder than before so I don't think it is strong or flexible enough yet to handle that amount of weight, so it just gets really sore, sort of a very very minor pull that has potential to get worse, so I back off for safety sake.

I think what I'm gonna do is back off for a couple of weeks on squats and give that adductor inner thigh machine some time to stretch and strengthen the groin muscle before moving up the weight.

I can do waaaaaayyy more weight than I'm doing but the groin is holding the whole thing back. Very frustrating!!!

The ass is in world champion shape though.