chico Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Many of you HOC'rs know that I am a second cousin to Jim Deurloo. He is related on my mom's side. This morning I helped my mom to a Dr. appt. in downtown Kzoo, (she is Jim's first cousin), and afterwards I figured I stop by the plant and see Jim to fill him in on my mom's health. It was about coffee break time, and my timing was excellent as I pulled up in front of Parsons St. at 9:15 and proceeded to open the door and as I stepped down in to the place we all know, there was Jim to greet me! Timing was perfect as he was getting ready to head out to his favorite bakery a few blocks away to grab a cup of joe and a pastry. We usually will run over there together and today was no different than usual except for one thing: Jim told me of the close call he had on the way in to work today. Driving on Gull Rd. from his home NE of Kzoo, Jim hit a pocket of backed up traffic, unexpectedly, and hit his brakes. He was able to slow ok but the guy behind him wasn't seeing the stopped traffic and looking in his rear view mirror, Jim saw a dark colored SUV bearing down on him unaware of stopped traffic.. Oh oh. Well, bracing himself (head leaning back against the headrest) expecting the collision from behind, Jim was astounded that the driver was able to swerve at the last second and go around him..mostly..except for some paint. Here's the photo of the missing paint from Jim's pickup truck... He credited the other guy for being a good enough driver to miss the accident.... Some days are lucky days. I told him I was taking a picture of the scrape for all the HOC to see...and here it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueox Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 " . . . He credited the other guy for being a good enough driver to miss the accident...." That's too close for comfort! It's good that it turned out as well as it did. He is being very generous in describing the other guy's driving. Had it come out worse, the other guy might have been ticketed for not having his vehicle under control, following too close, possibly speeding, and so on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulk1 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 I'd gladly trade a hunk of paint for not having an SUV rearend my vehicle. Whew! and glad JD is okay. So, how was the coffee? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schundog Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Man, it can't get much closer than THAT! I was afraid when I saw the title that Jim had been an accident on the shop floor. I'm glad to hear he's OK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Flying Bird Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 He's lucky. Folks in Kalamazoo drive fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotfordcoupe Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 He's lucky. Folks in Kalamazoo drive fast. They drive the same way here in Louisville. They pay more attention to that little telephone than the road. I saw two people on Saturday texting while going 70+mph. I think they ought to rename my area IOTOR. That's Idiots Out Texting On the Road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steiner Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Only the best of people would drive 5+ hours (each way) to help Mother to her doctor's appointment and trump that with a side trip to see his Uncle. You is good folk Chico. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chico Posted September 18, 2012 Author Share Posted September 18, 2012 Only the best of people would drive 5+ hours (each way) to help Mother to her doctor's appointment and trump that with a side trip to see his Uncle. You is good folk Chico. well, I stayed at the cottage over the weekend and so it was more like 20 min. lol and Jim is cousin kin, his late father my great unc. augie d. and Brian yah could've written the headline to the post a little better than I did.. carry on my friend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hfan Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Chico I didn't know you where related. Glad Jim is ok and what a nice guy to give the errant driver credit for almost missing him, very charitabile attitude. Give him our regards. I am always impressed with how nice other drivers are in the midwest, every time I drive home I know when I'm getting close, the agressivness of the drivers around me increases by leaps and bounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HRB853370 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 I would not call him a good enough driver if he couldn't pay enough attention to traffic stopping in front of him! I would say he exercised great evasive tactics at the last second! So glad nothing happened to Jim!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chico Posted September 18, 2012 Author Share Posted September 18, 2012 I would not call him a good enough driver if he couldn't pay enough attention to traffic stopping in front of him! I would say he exercised great evasive tactics at the last second! So glad nothing happened to Jim!! Will I think you are correct and I think Jim meant "good" driver in a "NASCAR" kind of way lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HRB853370 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Will I think you are correct and I think Jim meant "good" driver in a "NASCAR" kind of way lol Yeah, I think I knew what he meant. "Great piece of driving dude and BTW, thanks for not smashing into me"!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitArtMan Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Whew, close one! Glad everyone is ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtpatty Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 sometimes sh*t happens, I doubt the guy wanted to hit Jim...But it is fortunate and awesome that no one was injured! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 He's lucky. Folks in Kalamazoo drive fast. Folks in Michigan drive fast everywhere. Jim sure got lucky! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotfordcoupe Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Folks in Michigan drive fast everywhere. Jim sure got lucky! If you want to try a real crazy place, try driving in Memphis. I felt like Mad Max in Road Warrior. I'd rather drive 500 miles on a NASCAR track than 20 miles in Memphis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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