Help!! Lost and missing cues Florida area- Reward
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Yes I gave him the reward. I always had every intention to do so. After his disappearing act I made a decision that if I had to track him down and go to his house to collect my cues I was NOT going to give him a reward ( or only a small token one), but if he responded and brought them to me, I would pay as promised. He did finally answer my call and met me to deliver my cues. I gave him over $100.
Nice!!!!!!!!
Glad you got yourself a happy ending.
That sir, is the grease that got the gears turning. Well played.
Glad you gottem back.
something you don't hear every day...
a Pool story with a HAPPY ending!!
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a Pool story with a HAPPY ending!!
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I do think that had quite a bit to do with it. As I said, I am not certain just how much consideration there was on his end of things. I believe the fact that I let him know that I knew where to find him helped him along to his decision to do the right thing. I was sending him very polite, but almost pleading texts about how he needs to do the right thing here, and how the reward still stands, all I want are my cues back, etc. No response and no answer. I made it very clear I was not going to forget or just go away. That coupled with the fact that I cared enough to track him down and now knew where to find him was just enough encouragement to get the desired result.
When I got my cues back they had all been taken out and were upside down and in different spots than they were. So they had taken everything out and examined them at least.
I really don't care much now, after the fact. I am just very happy to not have to make things unpleasant
So I am thinking I should buy a lottery ticket!
Everyone who has been keeping up with this thread knows what the odds are of someone finding and actually returning someone's lost and valuable property. I was already feeling pretty good after finally getting my cues back. :smile:
Well, I just beat the odds with much more at stake!!
This monday, I was setting out on my bike to go to work around 7:30 in the morning. I make a left turn though a light and proceed on my way. I am heading down a 6 lane (3 lanes each direction) main road. As I am going along, I see a car pulling out and is currently taking up the right 2 lanes. I am in the left lane going about 40-45MPH.
Well, the car is inching out, and it appears that they are going to sit for a minute and let me pass before coming through and completing their turn. WRONG!!! The driver obviously did not see me, and I am right on top of them as I realize that they are still just coming right through to make their turn. I hit my brakes, and instantly realize I do not have the time or distance to stop. In my mind, I get a nice visual of me hitting the side of the car and my bike stopping dead while I continue to fly over the car at 45 MPH.
I turn fairly hard to the left, hoping I can miss hitting the car. A second later I feel the impact of my bike hitting the car. All of a sudden, I am in on the other side of the median crossing three lanes of traffic going the wrong way. I feel the bike leaning, and skidding. At this point I am 100% certain I am going down and just hoping to minimize the damage. Somehow, I pull out of the skid, correct it, and I am upright! I did not hit any other cars and I come to a stop.
After checking all my limbs (and my shorts!!) I look back to see debris from her car scattered across the road behind me. I had ripped her bumper, grille and most of the front end off her car! I look at my bike, the brake pedal is bent completely up and the right foot peg is bent also. That is the extent of my damage. I never even laid the bike down. Not a scratch on me or the bike! I can't believe that. My foot was on that peg. I don't know how that happened without at least my foot getting mangled. I am thinking that another couple of inches and my whole leg would have been crushed between the bike and her car at the very least.
The lady is 80+ years old. She tells me that this is the second accident she has been in within 6 months. I am thinking maybe she needs to pack it in. I call the cops, and he gives her the ticket for improper left turn and causing the accident. I had right of way.
Not only was I able to walk away from this, I was able to ride my bike home! Just unbelievable!! :thumbup:
Everyone who has been keeping up with this thread knows what the odds are of someone finding and actually returning someone's lost and valuable property. I was already feeling pretty good after finally getting my cues back. :smile:
Well, I just beat the odds with much more at stake!!
This monday, I was setting out on my bike to go to work around 7:30 in the morning. I make a left turn though a light and proceed on my way. I am heading down a 6 lane (3 lanes each direction) main road. As I am going along, I see a car pulling out and is currently taking up the right 2 lanes. I am in the left lane going about 40-45MPH.
Well, the car is inching out, and it appears that they are going to sit for a minute and let me pass before coming through and completing their turn. WRONG!!! The driver obviously did not see me, and I am right on top of them as I realize that they are still just coming right through to make their turn. I hit my brakes, and instantly realize I do not have the time or distance to stop. In my mind, I get a nice visual of me hitting the side of the car and my bike stopping dead while I continue to fly over the car at 45 MPH.
I turn fairly hard to the left, hoping I can miss hitting the car. A second later I feel the impact of my bike hitting the car. All of a sudden, I am in on the other side of the median crossing three lanes of traffic going the wrong way. I feel the bike leaning, and skidding. At this point I am 100% certain I am going down and just hoping to minimize the damage. Somehow, I pull out of the skid, correct it, and I am upright! I did not hit any other cars and I come to a stop.
After checking all my limbs (and my shorts!!) I look back to see debris from her car scattered across the road behind me. I had ripped her bumper, grille and most of the front end off her car! I look at my bike, the brake pedal is bent completely up and the right foot peg is bent also. That is the extent of my damage. I never even laid the bike down. Not a scratch on me or the bike! I can't believe that. My foot was on that peg. I don't know how that happened without at least my foot getting mangled. I am thinking that another couple of inches and my whole leg would have been crushed between the bike and her car at the very least.
The lady is 80+ years old. She tells me that this is the second accident she has been in within 6 months. I am thinking maybe she needs to pack it in. I call the cops, and he gives her the ticket for improper left turn and causing the accident. I had right of way.
Not only was I able to walk away from this, I was able to ride my bike home! Just unbelievable!! :thumbup:
They say things happen in multiples of three. I think maybe you should go and buy that lottery ticket.
Glad you're safe!!!
Maniac
I'm glad you're okay.
My wife's cousin came back home after doing a tour in Iraq. He was riding his motorcycle and and older man pulled out in front of him (he had ROW just like you) He lost his arm and shoulder in the accident and it was close to being the end for him the first few weeks after the injury. He's a tough guy (you'll see) and he pulled through. We're all really proud of him. This is his story with a news video as well.http://boston.cbslocal.com/2012/02/01/local-wounded-warrior-faces-off-against-former-nfl-players-in-indy/
My wife's cousin came back home after doing a tour in Iraq. He was riding his motorcycle and and older man pulled out in front of him (he had ROW just like you) He lost his arm and shoulder in the accident and it was close to being the end for him the first few weeks after the injury. He's a tough guy (you'll see) and he pulled through. We're all really proud of him. This is his story with a news video as well.http://boston.cbslocal.com/2012/02/01/local-wounded-warrior-faces-off-against-former-nfl-players-in-indy/
These two stories from poolpro and HouseMan are the very reasons I sold my bikes last year (been riding for over 40 years w/o an accident :thumbup. People are living longer. They say today's 70 was yesterday's 50. Problem is, we may be living longer but our eyesight, reflexes, and decision making don't stay up-to-snuff. So in essence, we have a multitude of senior citizens out on the roads that probably should not be there. Mix that in with literally hundreds of thousands of people driving while texting, watching a dash mounted DVD player, or keeping a watchful eye on the GPS, it's a total nightmare out on the roads, and I simply said "no more"!
Didn't mean to hijack the thread, but I hope you two (and any other bikers on AZB) keep the shiny side up!!!
Maniac
. People are living longer. They say today's 70 was yesterday's 50. Problem is, we may be living longer but our eyesight, reflexes, and decision making don't stay up-to-snuff. So in essence, we have a multitude of senior citizens out on the roads that probably should not be there. Mix that in with literally hundreds of thousands of people driving while texting, watching a dash mounted DVD player, or keeping a watchful eye on the GPS, it's a total nightmare out on the roads, and I simply said "no more"!Didn't mean to hijack the thread, but I hope you two (and any other bikers on AZB) keep the shiny side up!!!
Maniac