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Glad it didn't end up worse than it did. Pepper spray might be a good non-lethal option.
This is a discussion on Attacked by two dogs... Reflections and lessons learned within the Carry & Defensive Scenarios forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; I haven't been around the forum for a few months, mostly due to my heavy work schedule. Last month, I was attacked by two dogs ...
I haven't been around the forum for a few months, mostly due to my heavy work schedule. Last month, I was attacked by two dogs and drew my pistol defensively for the first time.
I was at work, and I was attacked by a neighbor's dogs. One was the clear aggressor and the other kind of doing the pack instinct thing. The more aggressive one bit my right hand, which prevented me from drawing immediately. I managed to grab my spade (I am a gardener/landscaper) and twist away from the dog's bite hold. I was wearing Atlas nitrile tough gloves, and those totally saved me from a season-ending and possibly career-ending injury. Once I had my hand free, I tried to draw, but I had limited use of my hand at that point, so I was in a circling stance with these two dogs, struggling to pull my Glock free of my IWB holster. But between my spade and my shouts, the dogs kept circling instead of lunging again. The neighbor finally came out and called off his dogs, though it took a lot to get the more aggressive one to leave. It was only a flesh wound but enough that animal control ordered me to go to the doctor to get antibiotics and a tetanus shot.
I did not shoot. Because the dog no longer had a grip on me, I did not feel the need to escalate the situation to something where I would have to answer to the owner, my customers (who are totally gun phobic and don't know I carry), the sheriff, and animal control. But a few thoughts occurred to me. I was calmer and clearer headed than I thought I would be in such a situation. When the adrenaline kicked in, i didnt just have a knee-jerk reaction or panic. 11 rounds did not seem like a lot of backup, considering two aggressive animals. I have a second magazine in my pack, but I do not carry it on my person while I'm working. I always carry with a round chambered. There is no way I would have been able to rack the slide and keep both dogs off of me with my shooting hand compromised. It was hard enough just to draw with an injured hand.
I keep thinking about the situation and what I might do differently because I still work at that place once a week, and the guy still has both dogs, both of whom still wander into the yard where I work. ( and yes, animal control was involved, and the dog was quarantined for 10 days). I think that if I were to face another attack, I would shoot without hesitation. I don't think that I should have to worry about being attacked by the same dog twice. But the situation is complicated. The owner is a former Vietnam War POW with severe PTSD issues. I do worry a little about retribution by him on the people I work for or their dog, particularly since they are not armed, and this location is in a very remote part of the county. Sheriff response time would be probably at least 45 minutes or more.
Glad it didn't end up worse than it did. Pepper spray might be a good non-lethal option.
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How is it that the guy's dogs are still running free? Was there no civil action imposed on the guy after his dogs attacked you, away from his property?
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+1 on the pepper spray. Works better on dogs than humans.
I have a very strict gun control policy: if there's a gun around, I want to be in control of it.
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Ouch. Glad the hand is OK. I wonder if there is anyway to alert the guy that you are doing work in the area? A responsible dog owner will take steps to ensure the safety of others (and their dogs). Good luck!
I guess in this county dogs are not automatically put down if they attack a human. There is a leash law, however, and he is supposed to keep his dogs under control. But this place is so far away from civilization that anything goes, really. But as I mentioned, if I get attacked again, unprovoked, I will shoot this time. If it were in my neighborhood, I would have animal control on the guy for every tiny violation.
At some point in time you will have to shoot that dog.
He's bit you once and he wont forget it. As an LEO that has dealt with this situation more than once, I can assure you that if two mean dogs get you on the ground you'll have wished that you shot earlier.
You got lucky this time. Next time you might not be.
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Yes, I need to go get some pepper spray for sure
PTSD or not, he should be held accountable for the actions of his dogs.
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i`m kinda confused. so you were working in a clients yard(who is anti gun) and it`s the clients neighbor(who is a vet) whose dog attacked you ?
i was bit by a dog once, the dog was put down and i was paid 2000 dollars by the owners home insurgence. approx half for the med bill and half for pain and suffering.
i did not request the dog be put down, the hospital called the cops and i think it was the owners choice. i only asked for the med bill to be paid, the insurance company offered the money in exchange for me to wave the right to sue them. i wasn't going to anyways.
i knew the family, small town. they had adopted the dog form the pound, according to the dad the dog had bit the mother and a little girl just prior in two separate incidences. i was sort of upset that the kid brought the dog to a loud party knowing that it had the tendency to bite people.
i had just got my permit and had my 1911. to my surprise, i did not draw, i didn't even think about it. the dog was only on me for a second, and i was in a room full of people.
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Slightly Off Topic Advice.
I learned this effective little trick years ago.
If a vicious attacking dog has a bite hold on a victim.
Quickly get behind the dog and grab both back legs.
Hold the back legs up off the ground high enough that you can quickly kick the dog hard in the ribs...repeat as often as necessary.
After the dog releases the bite just keep on holding those back legs up.
You might have to do a little bit of dancing if the dog then attempts to turn on you but, anatomically they really cannot do that very well with their back legs in the air.
Continue to hold those legs until help arrives.
If nobody is around to help you then just keep on kicking the dog HARD in the stomach and the rib cage.
Eventually it will go down due to an inability to catch breath and at that point you can just kill it fairly easily...if absolutely necessary and then begin render aid and comfort to the victim.
Some folk suggest grabbing the dog by the collar (if it is wearing one) and choking the dog off the victim by pulling up hard on the collar and twisting it but, that entails more risk to you as dog collars have been known to break and then you usually get bit.
Doing that also places you much closer to the "dangerous end" of the dog.
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I'm a bit puzzled though. Most dogs are really pretty cowardly. A good hard smack with the spade across the snout
should have gotten you somewhere. They'll yelp and run off.
Glad the gloves helped. And glad you didn't have to shoot one.
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I cant say that is the responsibility of the OP tho...I think he should follow up with the county and say there may be legal consequences (lawsuit,etc for county or dog owner) if no additional action is taken.
Have you considered carrying a milkbone?
What breed of dogs were they?
It's a shame the dogs weren't shot. They will strike again and I just hope the next victim is not a child.
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Haven't posted a story lately, but here goes. As some of you know, I've replaced the VF30 in favor of a 17C (Td06 w/ mitsu 17c) and despite the early problems, they have now been resolved.
It was a Saturday evening, and I was driving down route 28 I noticed a car behind me following really close and I had a feeling this guy was looking for a race. Well when we stopped at a light (all three lanes were filled) he stayed really close behind me. I checked out his car from the rearview and it appeared to be the previous gen civic, it had the usual visual mods, lowered stance, big tachometer ,and who knows what else. Well I took off from the light, taking it easy in 1st gear and I could hear him pushing it (and to be able to hear another car over mine is quite an accomplishment) I punched it into 2nd gear and took it to close to redline and by the time I was at the top of 3rd I was long gone and still continuing to gain (10+ cars at this point, and prior to the 17c, the VF30 really lacked at the top of 3rd gear). I ended up shutting it down at about 95mph and I could not believe how quickly the car got to this speed with only 15.5 psi. I thought that was the end of it, but as we continued down the road he kept pacing me, so this time I downshift into 3rd while going about 70mph and I quickly watched the boost build steadily to 15psi and quickly realized how quickly he was fading. To ensure that I do not see a subsequent post about how he did not get a chance to pull me at highway speeds, I shifted into 4th and watched the boost levels build to 16-17psi and shut down the race when I was going about 110mph (he was way back at this point).
Anyways I get to the next light, and he was turning off and I see that it was an SI with a passenger and they were both shaking their heads.
Not the most interesting encounter, but around my area you never know what a civic has under the hood so I never take them lightly.


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General Description
- Synonyms: Dimethyl ketone; Ketone propane; 2-Propanone
- OSHA IMIS Code Number: 0040
- Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number: 67-64-1
- NIOSH Registry of Toxic Effects (RTECS) Identification Number: AL3150000
- Department of Transportation Regulation Number (49 CFR 172.101) and Emergency Response Guidebook: 1090 127
- NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards, Acetone: Physical description, chemical properties, potentially hazardous incompatibilities, and more
Exposure Limits and Health Effects
|Exposure Limit
|Limit Values
|HE Codes
|Health Factors and Target Organs
|OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) - General Industry
See 29 CFR 1910.1000 Table Z-1
|1,000 ppm
(2,400 mg/m3) TWA
|Slight eye, nose, and respiratory irritation
|OSHA PEL - Construction Industry
See 29 CFR 1926.55 Appendix A
|1,000 ppm
(2,400 mg/m3) TWA
|Slight eye, nose, and respiratory irritation
|OSHA PEL - Shipyard Employment
See 29 CFR 1915.1000 Table Z-Shipyards
|1,000 ppm
(2,400 mg/m3) TWA
|Slight eye, nose, and respiratory irritation
|National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Recommended Exposure Limit (REL)
|250 ppm
(590 mg/m3) TWA
|Eye, skin, and respiratory irritation
|American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) Threshold Limit Value (TLV) (2014)
|250 ppm
(594 mg/m3) TWA
500 ppm
(1,187 mg/m3) STEL A4
|Headache, dizziness, light-headedness, weakness, incoordination, sleepiness
Target organs: brain, central nervous system
|Hematologic effects
|Eye, skin, and respiratory irritation
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(1,200 mg/m3) TWA 3,000 ppm Ceiling
750 ppm
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- National Toxicology Program (NTP) carcinogenic classification: Not listed
- International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) carcinogenic classification: Not listed
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) carcinogenic classification: Data is inadequate for an assessment of human carcinogenic potential
- EPA Inhalation Reference Concentration (RfC): Not established
- Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) Inhalation Minimal Risk Levels (MRLs): 26 ppm (acute); 13 ppm (intermediate); 13 ppm (chronic)
- NIOSH Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH) concentration: 2,500 ppm (10% LEL)
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- Vapor/air mixtures of acetone may be explosive (NIOSH/IPCS 1994).
- EPA's oral reference dose (daily oral exposure likely to be without an appreciable risk of deleterious effects during a lifetime) for acetone is 0.9 mg/kg/day based on kidney effects (EPA 2003; Dietz et al. 1991). Data were considered insufficient to recommend a reference concentration (EPA 2003).
- Occupational exposures of acetone may be high enough to produce ketosis in some workers (ATSDR 1994).
- Odor and irritation thresholds may be substantially higher in acetone-exposed employees compared to those not exposed, due to sensory adaptation (Wysocki et al. 1997).
Date Last Revised: 9/6/2012
Literature Basis
- ACGIH: Documentation of the Threshold Limit Values (TLVs) and Biological Exposure Indices (BEIs) - Acetone. 2001.
- ATSDR: Toxicological Profile for Acetone. May 1994.
- California Occupational Safety & Health Standards Board Initial and Final Statement of Reasons. July 6, 2006.
- Dietz, DD, Leininger, JR, Rauckman, EJ, et al.: Toxicity studies of acetone administered in the drinking water of rodents. Fund. Appl. Toxicol. 17:347-360, 1991.
- EPA: Integrated Risk Information System - Acetone (CASRN 67-64-1). 2003.
- NIOSH: Criteria for a Recommended Standard - Occupational Exposure to Ketones. June 1978.
- NIOSH: Occupational Health Guideline for Acetone. 1988.
- NIOSH/IPCS: International Chemical Safety Cards - Acetone. April 22, 1994.
- Wysocki, C.J., Dalton, P., Brody, M.J. and Lawley, H.J.: Acetone odor and irritation thresholds obtained from acetone-exposed factory workers and from control (occupationally unexposed) subjects. Am. Ind. Hyg. Assoc. J. 58(10): 704-711, 1997.
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Primary Laboratory Sampling/Analytical Method (SLC1):
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- analytical solvent: (99:1) Carbon Disulfide:Dimethylformamide
- maximum volume: 3 Liters
- maximum flow rate: 0.05 L/min
- current analytical method: Gas Chromatography; GC/NPD
- method reference: OSHA Analytical Method (OSHA 69)
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In its heyday, Columbia was one of the elegant cities of California's Gold Rush. In Anybody's Gold, Joseph Henry Jackson tells how the town burned down twice, "replacing wood and canvas with fine brick buildings decorated with ironwork balconies and protected against the dishonest by tall iron doors and shutters." Today, with its brick saloons, stagecoach, and wooden sidewalks, Columbia looks like an Old West town in a Clint Eastwood movie (scenes from Unforgiven were filmed here). Docents in period dress add an aura of the 1800s, and you can ride a stagecoach, pan for gold, or wander inside the old shops. - Lora J. Finnegan
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COST: $2 per person.
CAMPING/LODGING: 40 sites from $8 and tepee rentals from $25.
FYI: Bannack Days (July 20-21) features activities about pioneer life.
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It took time to build this castle on a hill along the central California coast - 28 years - and even then it wasn't finished. And it takes time to appreciate the place today. Five different tours are offered (including one nighttime trek) that venture into various of the mansion's 58 bedrooms, 18 sitting rooms, and 60 bathrooms. The fantastic dream of newspaper heir William Randolph Hearst came into existence with the help of architect Julia Morgan. The site, which Hearst called La Cuesta Encantada, hosted countless lavish parties with stars and politicos. Today, the wild parties are history, but a visit is still like nothing else in the world. - L.T.
WHERE: 40 miles north of San Luis Obispo off State 1.
WHEN: Year-round; crowded in summer.
COST: Tours from $14; reservations required.
CONTACT: (800) 444-4445 or www.parks.ca.gov
Near Bernalillo, New Mexico
On a stark hillside, a signed walking trail leads 3/4 mile past a kiva and through the ruins of Giusewa, a 13th- to 17th-century Native American pueblo, then to San José de los Jemez, a stone-and-adobe mission church built in 1622. Out of these haunting, imposing ruins, the history of New Mexico's cultures speaks eloquently. The well-preserved church walls are testimony to the Franciscan missionaries who supervised their construction. Descendants of the Native American builders still live in Jemez Pueblo, 12 miles south. - S.N.
WHERE: From Bernalillo, take U.S. 550 west 22 miles, then take State 4 north 18 miles.
WHEN: Year-round; closed Tue.
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Help! How do I go about this?
OK, I'll admit it: I need help. I am starting to go check out local rods and I am confused about how things are supposed to go.
WHEN BUYING A FULLY FINISHED HOT ROD OR CLASSIC CAR FROM A PRIVATE PARTY OR DEALER - What is the sequence of events or if you prefer the proper protocole to follow?
As in: After talking to seller and asking all my questions and making the appointment to see the car and showing up, and showing them that I am serious about it, what am I to expect from the seller? Can I expect them to pull the rod out of their darn garage? Can I expect them to start it? Can I expect them to take me as a passenger around the block to show me it actually 'can be driven'? Last but not least, if I am interested in making them an offer, can I expect them to allow me to test drive the rod before I hand them my $20 to $40K? Is that a reasonable expectation on my part or am being naive and clueless? How does it work?
Do sellers expect the buyer to buy the car by just looking at it, without knowing how it handles, breaks, steers and if there are any vibration problems or any other issues?
So far I am getting this feeling that sellers want me to buy their rods "on faith", as though looking at it in the garage is enough.
Maybe I'm wrong since I have never bought a running, finished classic car or hot rod before, but it still doesn't feel right.
Last year I bought several dirt bikes & enduros and the sellers had no problem letting me ride them and trusted that, despite the fact I am a girl, I could ride them without breaking my neck and trashing the motorcycles. Yet tonight a guy who was selling a relatively inexpensive (19K) roadster did not seem to want to even take Jeff (my boyfriend) as a passenger around the block in the rod. What the ???
???? I need to know how you guys go about it and what are my "rights" as a buyer and what is the acceptable way to handle such a sale/purchase. I understand people don't want just anyone to hop in their priced vehicle and go for a joy ride, but from there to not letting you test drive it and still wanting you to pay fairly high $$$ for it seems very unfair (and somewhat unethical). Especially when the rods are made of misc parts and when you have no idea who built the darn thing in the first place
I await your feedback and advice! I want to do this right!
PS: I did pass on that rod for that very reason. The seller's attitude bugged me.
In my experience, it is a common courtesy to take the buyer for a ride at the very least, if they seem serious. When selling, I won't let the buyer drive it unless I see cash, otherwise it looks like a joy ride to the seller. It is their baby, especially if they built it. I find it hard to let something go that I've built.
I once sold one of my bikes I built. I showed him that it ran, and would easily do a burnout, but persisted to see or hold cash before letting him give it a shot. He handed me what I wanted for it, and rode it around the block. He seemed content, and said he'd take it. He then decided to take it for another spin before putting it in the truck to take home. He ended up laying the bike down in front of my house. Had I not had the money already, I dont know exactly what I would have done. Its different from bikes to cars, because of the seating arrangement, but either way the seller may have a knot in his/her stomach letting someone else drive it.
So, with cash on hand, I would expect to drive it. Without, I would expect at least a ride in the passenger seat upon showing interest.
re: how do i go about this
"Maybe I'm wrong since I have never bought a running, finished classic car or hot rod before, but it still doesn't feel right" ---- my experience (almost 40 years messing with old cars) has been follow your gut feeling - if it doesnt feel right, pass on it. when it feels right - go for it. i have found that inner gut feeling almost never steers you the wrong way -- hope this helps
I would never buy a car ... without driving it ( except new cars from the factory ) and a DRIVE is reasonable ... after you show the money. On the other hand ... I have sold cars that the new owner did not request a drive. I recently sold a pre war Ford for almost 25 grand ... and the guy never drove it. I offered ... but he was satisfied it was a good car. He has since thanked me for selling him the coupe ... ( it was a real good runner ) ... but he did not know me ...
Your age and your gender can be a factor. A lot of sellers can be doubtful of your sincerity and the ability to pay. Do not be offended by that statement ... A lot of folks pretend to be able to buy something that they cannot afford and use the experience as a JOY RIDE or entertainment . Some folks are just JERKS ... buyers and sellers ...
When I go to look at a car ... I take the ca$h ... and after I look and think I may want it ... I ask for a demonstration drive ... if they say no ...I insist on a ride ... a couple of miles at least. If they decline ... I go get in my car and forget about them. IF the ride goes well ... I then SHOW THE $$$ ... and ask for a test drive.
NEVER been refused after showing the ca$h.
The cash usually works in negotiating a better price also ... when dealing with a private seller.
Last edited by Deuce; 07-28-2006 at 10:59 AM.
Thanks for asking the question. It's great to see the different way folks handle this issue and that there really is no absolute way rodders go about the "buy" or the "sell".
In my experience any car being advertised/sold as "street driven" should be crossed off your list if the owner is unwilling to 1) take you, as a passenger, for a reasonably long demonstration drive and 2) upon a satisfactory showing of legitimacy as a qualified buyer, allow you to drive the car with the seller as passenger.
What is a "satisfactory showing" that you are legitimate buyer? Here are a few that ought to work:
1) A lengthy history of prior communications between the buyer and seller. This might be emails, phone calls or face to face. It's NOT just one or two calls or emails - but half a dozen or more which have exchanged a wide array of good questions and probing follow ups to answers given.
2) Distance traveled. If somebody has just driven 600 miles to look a car, I think one can assume they have made a "satisfactory showing". If they came from across town...not so much.
3) Mutual acquaintances. If you know someone the seller trusts and they will vouch for your sincerity (and ability to pay), this will in most cases indicate you are legit.
4) Cash. As noted by the prior posts, money talks and is almost always a good indicator that the buyer is serious.
5) Simply ask. I often ask during very early conversations (phone or email), "How do you want to handle the test drive procedure if I come for the inspection and am seriously interested in the car." Even the question alone will alert the seller that you are legit because you are asking what HE needs...not what you expect.
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I would never buy a used any thing without a test run of it doing what it is suposed to do (lawmower, tractor, compressor, welder, street rod; you get my drift). Street Rods can be all eye candy and no go, or such a poor ride, poor handling or just painful, noisey POS. A test ride will turn a lot of this up and a seller that refuses to do that knows this and is looking for a sucker for good looks. As a seller, it is my job to be ready to back up my product. As a buyer, it is my job to show the seller I am a good prospect. In this day and age, I would not show a stranger that I'm carrying a large sum of cash, but I do carry a line of credit to show that I am capable of producing the amount of the asking price.
Bottom line, no test ride, then drive, no deal unless I'm buying a stated non running/drivable vehicle.
One will know when it is right..For me the price can vary quite a bit depending on if the car is complete and running or not..and yes if I am selling then I offer a ride and show the buyer what he needs to know to make a decision..And I do go along for the ride and I do try and qualify the buyer before we go on rides and such..
Just keep looking a big part of this hobby is the friends one makes..
I have tried most all of it and now do what is known to work..
"BRINGING CASH OR SHOWING CASH OR SHOWING LINE OF CREDIT" etc...
No way I am going to drive around with 20 to 40K in my pocket (yikes). Also, since the prices I am seeing for the finished, fairly decent looking/built rods have been consistently around 30K to 35K, it is not likely I will be paying the whole thing cash. I am looking at about 15K cash from my bank account, I requested about 27K personal line of credit that I can instantly (or fairly instantly) turn into cash in my account so to pay 100% cash. Also, I have been approved with JJ Best (classic car financing specialists) for an auto loan of up to 35K (lower interest rate). All in all finances are there but not "instant cash" I can wave under the nose of the seller (unless I find a less pricey car).
WHAT DO YOU ADVISE ME TO DO? Pull out some cash (if so, how much) to bring along to show some "green" (hence - intent to buy) or bring a proof of line of credit (Trees, what did you bring with you exactely - what should I ask my bank to provide me with?) or a letter from JJ Best regarding financing? Or???
Last year I bought many toys, not so expensive, but the 4 dirt bikes I paid cash for (they are not expensive - no more than 2K each), the travel trailer I paid cash for (about 10K) and my toyota tundra towing vehicle I financed with the toyota dealer I bought the truck at. So it was always cut and dry, where the money was coming from and everyone was happy. With this purchase the lines are becoming blurry....
For exemple, JJ Best will take about 4 days to finalize loan and send seller the money. They request to inspect the car to make sure the collateral will be worth the money loaned. The upside is I get a "free" car inspection in the process hehe... But with other buyers breathing down my neck, will a seller be willing to wait the 4 days for JJ best to get their paperwork ready? Do I offer money for seller to HOLD the car? And if so how do I make sure they don't keep the money since i would not be walking away with a car or title... Of course a check, with a signed writen agreement comes to mind.
probably the best plan is to use the line of credit to move cash into my account, then pay the seller cash and THEN have JJ best finance the car and give me the check for their portion so I can pay back the line of credit (high interest rates) and then make payments to JJ Best. I intent to pay the car off as fast as I can - maybe 10 months to 2 years max.
Thanks for all your help. I am about to get out there some more this week-end to look at more cars and would like to be as sharp a buyer as I can.
Deuce; You are right, the gender and age does cause handicap. Although I am not as young as I look (but we won't tell anyone ok? hehe), sellers have consistently told me they have never received a call from a woman before well at least not for their rod .
Well the things I've bought and sold have been no where near 30k. So, in a case like that, I would probably bring around 10% of the asking price. In my experiences, I havent had to show the cash. It was just asked that I had money with me before driving. Or like said before, proof of credit so they know you can come up with the funds.
When I showed up to buy the 1932 Ford 3W ... the guy knew I was serious ... when he saw the truck and the enclosed trailer. I also had driven a few hundred miles. I also had the ca$h ...
A CA$H FLASH should be sufficient ... just show a stack of cash ... and the seller will know you are serious. 5 thousand dollars in 20 dollars bills with a few hundred dollar bills or two on each end of the stack IS fairly impressive ... and makes a " attention getting deposit " if you actually decide you want the 32. IF a 5 grand deposit will not hold the car for a week or more ... you need to move on anyway ... the seller is not a person to be dealt with ...
Just called JJ Best and they are faxing me something "official" to show I have up to 40K financing with them (yes, he actually gave me 5K more the nice man LOL)... Do you think this will do the "show you are a serious buyer" trick?
PS: and don't any of you guys think that I am "rich" cause I'm not. In fact, spending that kind of money, for me, on a hotrod is completely crazy, which makes it that much more fun . My friends keep telling me that for that kind of money I could/should get a BMW or nice Nissan (YUK) - pssssht - as if ! They just don't "get it" - I have NO interest in buying a luxury sports car and look like the many stuck up chicks that drive them around the Los Angeles streets.
I embrace and LOVE creativity and uniqueness. I also have LOVED cars and the mechanics behind them since I was 14. Car + creativity = hotrod.
I rest my case your honor.
I'm willing to be adopted. And I come with my own, personal Fleet of Classic cars, too.
I think the previous answers have been some really good advice.
At the risk of "Sounding Like A Man" since the fact you are a woman I would not flash a lot of cash infront of a perspective seller. People are not always as they "Seem" to be.
Sorry but it's just the way the world is.
If I may offer some additional advice here. NO WAY would I consider buying any Rod, Classic, Muscle, Land Yaght, or Dinosour without taking it on a several mile cruise. There are vehicles out there that once they get hot, they stop running. So a quick ride around the block can be deceiving. It could be the reason this car is up for sale is the owner can't figure out why it shuts off out on the interstate? They've sank dollar after dollar trying to cure the problem but the answer just isn't there for whatever reason?
And just because they want $30k for a ride doesn't really mean it's worth the money. People tend to think their car is the best. Or it equals the same make/model car they watched sell on Barrett-Jackson last week that fetched $75k.
I'm just as guilty as any I was blinded by my love of wanting to own a particular car and found this one out on highway 41 was available. When I got it home buyer's remorse set in. I found out X & Y weren't that good about the car but too late my money was spent.
remember you hold
the cash to make the deal if the seller wont let you check it out by driving or inspection they move on
as they say
plenty of fish in the sea
Would she be better considering one of these companies that will build the car for her to her specs? At least she would know what she has to start out with.
I guess a lot matters if you want origional metal or a kit.
You start considering that type of money for someone else's handy work, I would at least pay a knowledgeable appraiser a fee to look it over. Lots of money here...
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"Princess" was e-mailed to me to crosspost. She is currently at the Lucas County Canine Care and Control shelter in Toledo, OH (formerly the Lucas County Dog Warden). She is "rescue only" as she is very nervous and terrified in the shelter setting and did not pass her SAFER test. She has not eaten anything since being brought in because she is so scared. The staff believes she failed testing because she is so scared at the shelter and they would really like to find a rescue and foster home for her as they believe she is really a good dog and deserves a chance. But if a rescue is not found, she will not be adopted out to the general public.
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Apparently Princess didn't actually fail her SAFER test, but she just wouldn't eat for the food guarding portion of the test. She did well with the other dogs and was an owner surrender. :(
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8 years old and an owner surrender. Those are the ones that really kill me.
Hope she finds a home.
You can tell by looking at her, she wants to go home..
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Aw, she looks so sweet. :( I hope she finds a loving, forever home very soon!
This poor girl looks sweet. Hoping someone in NC can open their heart..
She is acually in Ohio ,NW part of state.
My understanding is that the people from Planned Pethood in Ohio, are looking for a foster for her and are going to pull her. She was actually brought in by police, after her owners were evicted from their home. When I spoke with Lucas County's rescue liason, she said this dear girl is not aggressive in any way but simply very frightened. Will double check to see that the PP plans did not fall thru.
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Saturday, April 30, 2011
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Tuesday, April 26, 2011
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Monday, April 25, 2011
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I stamped the image with Stazon ink on acetate. On the reverse side of the image, I colored the acetate with the Copic Markers shown below.
Next I ran the image through the Xyron machine and covered the back with silver glitter. I used Spellbinders Labels Thirteen dies to frame my image.
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Sunday, April 24, 2011
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The background paper has sublte polka dots and the butterfly is stamped on some polka dot designer paper. I echoed the polka dot theme with the embellishments in the center of my ribbon roses.
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Saturday, April 23, 2011
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Crop Stop Copic Tips
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Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Digital Tuesday ~ Pretty Punches!
I chose to use the Blue Blossom Kit set from Tracey-Lynn at Fred, She Said Digital Designs.
I printed the designer paper out in the 3x5 inch size and then pieced the background. For the flowers, I printed the pre-colored set out in the 5x7 inch size. I folded each petal and some of the leaves over my craft knife blade for some added dimension.
I made a butterfly out of one of the flowers by omitting a petal, adding some antennae and a few nailheads for the body.
I used the Martha Stewart Cherry Blossom punch to border my card. I used a die from the Spellbinders Fleur De Lis Accents set to frame my sentiment. The sentiment is from Printworks. The glitter brads are from SU!
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Monday, April 18, 2011
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Sunday, April 17, 2011
Inked Poppy ~ Fabric Challenge
I have had this adhesive fabric ribbon from Making Memories in my stash for a few years now. I love the color combination....and I finally decided it was time to stop hoarding it and use it!
I colored my image with the Copics shown below. I raided my paper scrap bin and came up with this perfectly matching designer paper from KI Memories.
A touch of doodling and a simple white ribbon finishes my card.
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Saturday, April 16, 2011
Puppy in Pink!
Let's Hear It For The Guys!
I went with Faith's new set called Birthday Brew! While most will go with this being an alcoholic brew....I went with the rootbeer sort of brew! We were just telling my son about the frosty glasses they used to bring out at A&W when we were kids! I haven't been there in years, but the memory is a great one! We were at Chili's recently and they serve up their bottled root beer with a frosty glass!
I colored my image with Copic markers and then added some translucent glitter for the frost on my glass! I colored and fussy cut the froth and candle, popping them up on foam tape for dimension.
I used BasicGrey's Archaic collection with chocolate truffle cardstock from Archiver's for my papers. A touch of doodling and a few buttons finished my card. The inside sentiment will be ...just for you!
Friday, April 15, 2011
Endless Creations Card Duo
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Copic Tutorial #2 ~ More Tips!
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Digital Tuesday ~ Little Women
Monday, April 11, 2011
Bernadette Admiring The Spring Flowers
For this month's One Crazy Stamper challenge the theme is flowers! I chose to use this happy Stampavie image today called Bernadette Admiring the Spring Flowers. I stamped her with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and then colored her with the Copics in the photo below. The designer papers I used were from the Tickled Pink 6x6 collection from My Mind's Eye. I used Spellbinders Labels Four dies and Fleur De Lis Accents for my card. The sentiment is by Hero Arts, flowers by Prima. We hope you can join us this month for our Flowery challenge! There is a generous gift certificate on the line for one lucky participant! May it be YOU! Good luck!!
Sunday, April 10, 2011
I chose the beautiful Iris image. I have to say that I never can wait until mine start to bloom! They are peeking out of the ground....so where there is life, there is hope! I colored my image with Copic Markers and used Spellbinders oval dies to frame it. I used the Copic Airbrush to shade my sky. Springtime is one of the four season sentiments. For the background I stamped the Iris image repeatedly in a coodinating ink for some subtle detail. I used a Spellbinders border die and a few gems to finish my card.
We hope you can play along....show us your spring cards! See the challenge details here....there is a $10 gift certificate on the line for a lucky participant. Then you can go get your Iris image!
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Laugh In The Sunshine!
I used watercolor paper for this card. I inked a clear stamp block with Tim Holtz Tumbled Glass Distress Ink. I spritzed it with water and stamped it over the music images from the Clearly Beautiful Flower Stamp Set which I had embossed with clear embossing powder.
I stamped the flower image with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and colored it with Copic Markers.
I stamped the dragonfly from the Clearly Beautiful Dragonfly Stamp Set on Metallic blue paper with Stazon ink.Several gems finish my card. Happy Spring!!
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Designed2Delight Duo
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Series: Desperate Households
Dr. Stan Coffey
Today's message will be a little bit different than most of the Easter messages that you hear. And that is done on purpose because I am beginning a brand new series of message on "Desperate Households." We are
going to be talking about the priority of the family. And we are going to begin with the resurrection of Jesus Christ, what we celebrate this very day on Easter.
It is from Ephesians 1:19-20. When Paul writes about the resurrection in this case, he is not writing about the historical facts of the resurrection, but rather he is writing about the tremendous effect that the
resurrection of Christ should have in our daily lives. In other words, what difference does resurrection mean to me? What difference does it make in my daily life that Jesus is alive, that Jesus rose from the
dead? How does it really apply to my life? How would it apply to my home? How would it apply to my relationships?
Ephesians 1:19-20 (NIV) "and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms,"
When he talks about resurrection power, he is saying that believers have resurrection power residing in them because Christ resides in them. And the same power that raised Jesus from the dead, that we celebrate today, is available to us in every part of our life including our family life.
Now today as we look at this message called "Desperate Marriages, it is really not an inappropriate message because there are a lot of marriages that are dead and need resurrection, amen? So we
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THIS COULD BE AN INTERESTING SUMMER FOR BOATERSSFebruary 4, 2013 8:50 am Leave your thoughts
Board or Not to Board – -That is the question?
It's the 30th of January and I am writing a blog on boating and the Joe Root Open on the Bay's ice has yet to happen. Am I just a bit crazy? The answer is a definite maybe. But after a week of snow shoveling, snow blowers and mucky roads, the temperature this morning is 52 degrees and dreams of perch, summer sun and bikinis suddenly began to dance in my head.
Well, maybe it really started when I read an article in BoatU.S. Magazine about boat sales. (I also noted two really neat new boats) According to the article, recreational boat sales began a slight climb in 2011 and 2012. It also mentioned that one area of boat manufacturing led the way out of the recession – – building boats for government agencies. The fact is that big money contracts to build tough, fast, tactical and even bulletproof boats are flooding manufacturers from the Department of Homeland Security and other on-the-water law enforcement agencies. An example of this is the U.S. Coast Guard which ordered 500 small response boats from Metal Shark Manufacturing. This is a $ 192 million dollar contract.
What does all this hold for the Lake Erie and Presque Isle boater? I would think the now better equipped on-the-water enforcement agencies might decide to board your craft much more often this summer. However, with so many different agencies now on our waters with shared jurisdictions, it is sure to become hard to figure out who can and cannot board your boat.
From a boarding viewpoint, the U.S. Coast Guard has the broadest maritime authority in the country. A Coast Guard Boarding Officer has wide authority to board any recreational vessel at almost any time in order to enforce all applicable federal laws and regulations. As most people know, the Coast Guard is now part of the Homeland Security Agency, so Homeland Security also has broad authority to board your boat at any time.
Something you, as a boater should keep in mind is that federal authorities like the Coast Guard and Border Patrol can and do communicate with each other. However, most state and local marine patrols don't have systems to record and share information with each other and federal agencies. This is the major reason for repeated redundant stops that we as boaters always complain about. I have found that if you take the time to have your boat inspected and get that little Coast Guard Auxiliary inspection sticker put onto your boat annually, it does make stops easier and less frequent.
What if you are stopped and boarded by a state or local law enforcement agent who doesn't have that authority? That is a really is difficult call. Of course, you should know the rules about boarding before you leave the dock. In most cases, it is better to allow the boarding, but get all information about the officer, the reason for boarding and the telephone number and address of his supervising office. The place to fight this boarding is not on the water, but in court or at the agency's main office level. Representative's office many help.
Many states have been listening to the increasing complaints from boaters, and have passed or introduced "Probable Cause" rules similar to that of those used for traffic stops. Your follow-up after an unauthorized boarding may cause an alert to be sent to the boarding officer of recent changes in rules or policies for boarding. This may help.
But, I hope most boaters realize that these boarding's can actually help save lives, because many find serious safety problems which the boat owner may have missed. Over the years, I have been boarded occasionally and have found the officers involved very curious almost all the time. Only once did an officer overstep his authority. After being reported a number of times, he retired. So the system does work.
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SURF EXPO 2012 - True Ames Fins booth # 1266
August 22 2012
Check out our latest fin designs at SURF EXPO this Sept. 6-8th 2012. Orlando, FL
True Ames offers a greater diversity of fin products than any other fin company. Our material experimentations have created the True Lite Hexcore fin line, which includes thruster templates that are FCS and Futures Compatible from Lost, Erik Arakawa, Hamish Graham, Timmy Patterson, and Channel Islands. Our close relationships to imaginative pros, such as Josh Farberow, Jimmy Gamboa, Oliver Parker, Daniel Graham, Ashley Lloyd, and Brad Gerlach allows us to maintain the constant flow of feedback that will continue to establish True Ames as the industry's greatest fin resource.
Battle of the Paddle 2011 Coming Up
September 16 2011
The Rainbow Sandals Gerry Lopez Battle of the Paddle
Doheny State Beach, Dana Point, CA September 24 & 25, 2011
Dana Point, CA — The stand-up paddle phenomenon known as the Rainbow Sandals Gerry Lopez "Battle of the Paddle" first ignited at Doheny State Beach, California, back in 2008. Since then, the ingenious formula of high-energy races and stand-up paddle (SUP) exposition has become the heartbeat of an industry and the pulse of a global lifestyle. The fourth annual Battle of the Paddle 2011 returns to Doheny State Beach September 24 & 25, and by all accounts will be the greatest battle yet.
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Danny Ching Wins: 2010 Ta-Hoe Nalu SUP Event
August 25 2010
Lake Tahoe, CA
(August, 24th 2010) In windy, cold and over-cast conditions, paddlers at the 2010
Ta-Hoe Nalu
SUP event still took to the water. As the weather service predicted, a summer storm brewed on the lake resulting in consistent 25 MPH wind gusts. The event coordinators decided that the Elite SUP race would be run in a similar fashion to the world renowned
Battle of the Paddle
event. Athletes participating in the elite event were required to paddle .5 miles straight upwind, turn 180 degrees on the Quiksilver buoy, and surf their way back to the beach for a 100 yard beach run. This course was completed four times. As one of the premiere paddling events at Lake Tahoe, Vertra's Paddlesports Team performed top notch! Vertra's own Danny Ching paddled to an impressive and comfortable 1
place finish in the men's elite SUP race taking home 2500$. In his normal fashion Ching got out to an early lead, and built the gap on the rest of the field on each turn. "I just went out hard, and tried to hold on," commented Ching. Danny is considered by his peers as being one of the sports best and is second to none in paddling in all types of weather conditions. This weekends 25 MPH wind gusts proved to be no different as he powered his way up wind, and used his surfing knowledge from years of paddling the OC1 to build a sizable lead on the rest of the competitors.
The young sixteen-year-old Matt Becker battled his way in the top of the pack throughout the entire race. "It was tough to push it up wind," commented Becker. Matt who just returned back to the States after a SUP surf expedition in Colombia found the best parks of the race surfing the .5 mile downwind leg of the race. "It was a great event today, a good starting point as I prepare for the Hennessey's International Race and Battle of the Paddle in a few months."
Danny Ching SUP Race Fin
August 13 2010
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We will be showing this and our full line of fins at the Sacred Craft Show this weekend booth#613
HONOLULU – (Sunday, June 13, 2010)
— Stand-up paddling (SUP) came full circle back to its home of Waikiki, Hawaii, this weekend, surpassing every conceivable expectation with the ultimate combination of sport and lifestyle. Over 600 paddlers from around the world gathered for the inaugural Rainbow Sandals Gerry Lopez Battle of the Paddle Hawaii, presented by Quiksilver Waterman Collection, and thousands turned out to watch. When all was said and done, everyone had a story to tell. The turquoise waters of Waikiki, and surreal backdrop of Diamond Head, were reminders of a time long ago, when the upright figure of Duke Kahanamoku riding a board first captured imaginations. But it was Californian Danny Ching (Redondo Beach), 27, who captivated the crowd this time around, making a clean sweep of the 5-mile Elite Battle and the 10-mile Downwinder.
Above: Elite Race Excitement
Photo: Pat Huber/Rainbow Sandals In Saturday's Elite race, Ching was embroiled in a 5-mile battle royale with dark horse Australian paddler Travis Grant (Gold Coast). Punctuated by 19 buoy turns and two 75-yard beach sprints, their race ended in a sprint for the shoreline that left them separated by just 13 seconds after close to an hour and a half of dueling. He then overcame Sunday morning's fatigue to go on and win the 10-mile distance race. "I didn't expect that at all," said Ching. "I was hoping to win one of the days but luckily it panned out for me. I definitely felt fatigued (in the distance race). But once I got out into the surf I was able to build a bit of a gap. I was figuring that would hold them off at the end because if you raced (the Elite race) you were going to have a hard time making the final push the last two miles. "Sparky's Rainbow Sandal races are the best," said Ching. "He puts up the biggest prize purse, the best competitors and the biggest event. Everything about it is amazing." Ching crossed the Elite race line in one hour, 22 minutes and 42 seconds to take win $5,000. He completed the 10-mile downwind race in 1 hour and 26 minutes for an added $1,100.
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Fins for Longboards, Shortboards, Stand Up Paddle Boards
July 23 2010
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February 26 2010
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True Ames Surf Expo Booth 2010
January 22 2010
Thanks to all who stopped by the Surf Expo booth to check out our fins. Here is a photo of the booth setup. Looks like the Stand Up Paddle boards and accessories are a hit this season and True Ames is gearing up to innovate and produce the highest quality fins for your SUP. Look for the latest in SUP quad fin setup this year, along with shallow water touring fins and more. For more info on the best surf fins, visit:
Surf Expo 2010
January 05 2010
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How To Choose The Best Surf Fins for Your Board.
December 11 2009
There is a lot to know about choosing the best fins for your surfboard. Here are a few tips and important factors in picking out the right fin for your style. Remember that the best surf fins are going to be in the right proportion to you and your board.
All fins are not created equal! We take advantage of a vast amount of fin manufacturing experience to create fins that work in many different applications. Designs are executed using the required materials and foils to create the highest performance fins available today.
Flex is a very important element in our designs. Many of our fins come with a tuned flex. A fin that has flex can be very different than a fin without flex. The flex concept brings to life an otherwise average ride. Cutbacks have more power and bottom turns have more projection.
True Ames Fins incorporate a constant foil which means you will not find any flat spots on our fins that may cause water disturbance which will ultimately cause poor performance. Our bigger solid color fins are foiled from 7/16" solid 6oz. glass sheet stock. Smaller fins do not need to be so thick to have the proper foil.
The depth of your fins is measured from base to tip vertically. Adjusting your fin size will affect the performance of your board. Larger fins provide more stability and control, so a larger board will need bigger fins. For example a 9'6" single fin board needs at least a 9.5" fin and if nose riding is most important to you than you will find bigger fins give more forward control.
The outline of a fin is what determines the area and the look. The way the area is distributed on the fin is what makes fins individual and work in so many different ways. A wide base fin with a wide tip is the most stable but not forgiving. A narrow base fin with a narrow tip will be very loose and fast but unstable at slow speeds. The fin's sweep (or rake angle) affects the board's ability to carve turns. A more vertical fin will make tight turns and fast directional changes while a more raked fin will carve wider arcs and handle more power through turns. Tail width is also a factor in fin choice. Narrow tail boards do not require deep fins because there is less distance from the fin to the rail. A wide board requires a deeper fin than a narrower board. For example an 8' egg style board that is on the wide side should use about an 8.5" to 9.0" fin. A narrow tail single fin board that is 7'6" can use a fin in the 7" to 8" range.
New Stand Up Paddle - Shallow water / touring fin
November 05 2009
SUP Shallow Water / Touring ( SWT )
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These fins were designed to be used primarily as a single center fin. #1 Best for areas that have shallow water and or any kind of floating grass/kelp. Effortlessly paddle through thick mats of grass. Transition the shallows of your beach without hitting bottom. Great near shore touring ability. #2 Paddle a course with less effort due to excellent tracking from this design. Glide is enhanced so less side-to-side paddle exchanging is needed. A thin foil section along with a surface piercing leading edge makes this fin fast on all angles. You will find this design to be faster, with less drag than the fin that came stock with your board. A great upgrade fin that has many uses. The SWT is a must have!!
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