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Iron Butt
Posts: 965
New York State | Well Irene paid me a visit I'm down 2 Motorcycles one Ranger pick up and my house.
I awoke 6 am Sunday to the sound of moving water.
I looked out the bedroom window and my spare acre was under water no shock it gets wet from time to time.
I looked at my driveway it was gone there was three feet of moving water on my entire 2 acres.
I attempted to drive the Ranger to higher ground but a rear wheel became stuck and it is not a 4X4 the cab started to fill so I abandoned it at the end of my driveway. I jumped in to the Wrangler and drove it out of the river.
I then had to return to the house and get my dogs Ruby and sabel the 1 year old Ruby was no problem I got her to the jeep and went for Sabel I carried her to higher ground when she burst free and starts to body surf.
45 min later I caught her I stuffed her in the jeep and started our adsventure to my sisters home normally a short drive.
All the streams and creeks were full blown rivers I got to one crossing and put it in 4 low and crossed a couple feet of moving water.
We made it to my sisters who lives on high ground The dogs and I stayed there until Donna battled her way home from New Hampshire.
Donna Ruby and Sabel are now guests of my mother and her husband .
It took me two days to be able to return home to see the damage Donna's Truck was YNN's lead story for those two days.
Donna,s truck is still in the same location but several feet below the road the body appears undamaged.
Both of my Bikes the Vision and the America were in their garage where several feet of water covered them.
Monday was a Holiday no one could get to work in NJ because all roads leading there were closed
So my Brother and my Brother in law rescued my Gun collection and the bikes..
They are on a trailer and when I get a hold of a vehicle with a hitch they will be taken to Locomotion for dissassmbly.
A couple feet of water took up residence and can be seen on every carpet or wood floor and the tide marks on the sheet rock is lovely in every room.
I used to have a patio bar set and a Grill but they went traveling.
My teak furniture and lamp from my front porch is missing as well.
The crater where my driveway used to be is scary looking the electric remained working even though every recepticle was under water.
The GFI in my Sunroom worked perfectly it triped .
I have lived in the home for 10 years I never had a wet driveway.
I am glad I woke up when I did because my yard looks like a war zone.
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Cruiser
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Lumber Bridge, NC United States | Trek, so sorry for everything you lost, but like you said good thing you woke when you did or you wouldn't be-able to tell this story of tragedy. everything can be replaced except human life or life in general. It's these life hurdles that make us all stronger. Again so sorry. |
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Tourer
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2 mi from Jim Beam n KY | I hate for you!!!! I hope you get remedies soon!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Iron Butt
Posts: 880
Orlando, FL | Trek, OMG~! I cannot imagine the shit you are dealing with. Yet somehow, I just know you will make it thru. Thank goodness you're still alive~! |
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Cruiser
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Hudson, Ohio | Trek - sorry about your situation. I hope life gets back to normal sooner rather than later!
Glad you and your family are OK. |
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Central Wisconsin | Christopher good to hear your alright and have a sense of humor through all this miserable mess. Hopefully some of your insurance policies will help out account of an "Act of GOD" clause. But insurance companies will probably say you didn't specifiably have flood/hurricane insurance. Wish you the best in dealing with this crisis.
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Visionary
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New Bohemia, Va | Glad you and the family is well! You will recovery. I'll keep you all in our prayers. |
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Tourer
Posts: 520
Simi Valley, CA | Wow... So sorry to hear this. Hope your home and other properties survived without too much harm.
Take care
Tim |
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Cruiser
Posts: 117
Kansas City, MO | Glad you are ok and the critters too - keep you all in my prayers |
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Iron Butt
Posts: 1109
| Sorry for your loss but as someone else said be glad you woke up. Stuff can be replaced or the majority can anyway. Hang in there. |
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Iron Butt
Posts: 965
New York State | Thanks
My Wrangler parked in a cloud of smoke I thought it was on fire in my mothers driveway I shut it off opened the hood no fire but some smoke I checked the oil it was ok.
Turned the key to on checked gages all reading normal but the Check Engine light is on.
I'm exhauted from 8 hours in the sun on a roof installing Solar panels.
I told Donna I am taking the Liberty tomorrow to work it is my last vehicle still functioning.
I will probably be run over by a bus or find a weak spot on the thruway and disapear into a hole.
Without even looking at Donna's Truck the body guy said it is totaled.
My dealer has no 2011 Visions left new only the Pearl white Demo and an 08 Gray. |
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Iron Butt
Posts: 732
Western WA | Trek,
I'm very sorry to hear of your ordeal, but extremely glad all are safe and sound.
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Tourer
Posts: 457
Green Bay, WI United States | Trek,
Glad your all OK. Shit like this is un-nessary but happens. As far as the 2011 Visions, your dealer should be able to do some horse trading with another dealer any where in the US to get you what you want. If all else fails go on-line and search dealer inventory. Hope this all turns out OK and I will say a prayer for you and yours....
Grace and Peace...
8-ball/Wildman |
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Iron Butt
Posts: 965
New York State | The 2008 Gray Vision is sold and only the white Demo is in showroom now. The adjuster has not been in but when they decide my fate I will relay it. |
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Iron Butt
Posts: 804
Perry Hall, MD | Dealer near Lancaster PA (Hernleys) had a nice selection of Visions a week ago and this morning I was looking at an 8 Ball at Southern Maryland Victory (they just sold the 2011 Ness).
Sorry for the loss and all of the troubles that are attached to it. Hope that everything does work out well for you. |
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Iron Butt
Posts: 742
North Orange County CA | Hang tough.
http://www.vision-riders.com/bb/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=9712&pos...
reasonable milage, all the cool Lloyd's stuff tons of extra and a unique custom paint scheme.
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Cruiser
Posts: 85
| Wow, glad to hear you and Donna are okay Chris but very sorry to hear of your troubles. Sounds like the crusher is in for another bit of healing but I guess that's the least of your worries.
Our thoughts are with you bud, we know you and your freinds and neighbors bounce back from all this.
Nepper
Edited by Nepper 2011-09-03 4:17 PM
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Iron Butt
Posts: 965
New York State | Both my bikes were DOA it will be a few days then I will know the death benefit payout.
I am thinking Imp Blue 2012
I was going to buy Deer Crusher back as a salvage but my ins says no buy backs of Flood bikes.
Got screwed on the home the building inspector did not condemn house so I have no where to live but can't bull doze and rebuild. have to fix exisisting rotted home |
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Visionary
Posts: 1359
New Bohemia, Va | Thanks for keeping us posted. Events like these cause of us to refocus and hone in on the truly important things of life. You and your family are here, and despite losing a few things, you can rebuild what you have. You are a great influence and I know you have the tenacity to overcome. Our prayers for you and yours as you put things back together. |
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Tourer
Posts: 494
Akron Ohio area | Trek,
Major bummer.
I hope you have Federal Flood Insurance for your home.
Otherwise you may be SOL.
Insurance companies get very creative when it comes to denying flood damage.
I wish you well.
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Tourer
Posts: 457
Green Bay, WI United States | You know, this is the tightest group of people I have ever had the chance to deal with. When any of us are down we all get together to give our best or help in any way we can. Life is not fair sometimes but I for one am so happy that I can communicate with anyone on this site and they have my back or anyone's back who is in a bad situation and always give positive feedback. Keep the thought's and prayers going for Trek and his Family and from the bottom of my heart, Thank You all for all being great human beings, Riders of the Wind and unseen/met Brother's and Sister's..........
Until we meet, ride hard, ride fast but above all ride safe and free.....
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Iron Butt
Posts: 965
New York State | I love my Dealer They found a Silver and Black 2011 for me. It won't be Deer Crusher but it will be a very welcome addition to my life.I still have not heard from insurance other than the two death certificates I had to sign and my dealer had to sign both my bikes are still at the dealership the adjuster saw them over a week ago.
My home is officially uninhabitable We are striving for condemned I need to rip up the living room floor so that those who decide claims can see the damage to the under structure.
I have to say that there has been a large amount of aid around my area Baptist groups and other volunteers helping people remove very damaged home items to get to the floors and beams that need to be cleaned after flood damage.
I usually ride at least once a week for some group cause or person in need and to get the payback is unexpected and appreciated.
Thanks for the support here I will be a Vision Rider once again it will just take a little time.
When I will be a home owner again is the big question but that to will work out somehow
Edited by Trekwolf164 2011-09-13 8:45 PM
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Tourer
Posts: 329
scotts valley, California | Man, Trek, rough blow. I am praying for you. |
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Visionary
Posts: 2027
Brighton, TN | That is a very sweetness / pretty / cool / awesome color combo bike, dealer here in Memphis has one. I kinda slabbered a little on it while looking at it. If it is going your way my apologies ahead of time. Otherwise, give it a new sub name and ride on! Kinda like Deer Floating Crusher! Sounds almost Indian like. Maybe a few suggestions might help:
The obvious one: Deer Crusher 2
Great Floating Sub Deer Crusher
Crusher of Floating Deer
Rollin on down the River - song that just popped in my head.
Crushing Deer Floating
Crusher Deer Floating We Are - Yoda like.
Or even
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang! |
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Visionary
Posts: 3006
San Antonio, TX | If you have any chrome or other water proof accessories on Deer Crusher that can be move to the new ride....get em. Most insurance doesn't cover that stuff.
Ride Safe |
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Deer Crusher is down