Vette got hit at work today
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Le Mans Master
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From: absecon nj
Vette got hit at work today
I decided to drive the vette to work since it was nice out,and the last 5 minutes of work i see one of the young kids that works in the street department cominginto the shop heading for me.I just had a bad feeling,he started stuttering real bad and nervous,i just looked at him and said come on lets go look at it.Hes got a mental problem alittle bit so i wasnt gone to get pissed off at him he was so sorry and appologetic(sp) i told him to calm down and relax.Wasnt bad just hit the front bumper and scraped the clear coat up,hopefully can sand it out and buff it.He was almost in tears driving away.
Burning Brakes
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From: Pearl MS
you did the right thing. Its the a--holes that seem like they dont care when they tear your stuff up that get to me. It sounds like he was genuine and was shook up. He probably dreaded coming to you because he thought you would chew his head off. Too many people do not give a hoot about others now a days.
Hope it all comes out ok and everything is easliy repaired
Hope it all comes out ok and everything is easliy repaired
Le Mans Master
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From: one night in Bangkok you are never lonely
Originally Posted by Nacho_Libre
That sucks, but at least you had an honest person hit you. Most people would've kept on truckin'.
Lets hope you get it fixed up easily. For sure you have a new friend for life in that kid. Someday your new friend will come to your aid, I have a feeling about that happening.
Last edited by Bangkok Dean; Jun 16, 2006 at 08:49 PM.
Safety Car
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Originally Posted by skydaddy
you did the right thing. Its the a--holes that seem like they dont care when they tear your stuff up that get to me. It sounds like he was genuine and was shook up. He probably dreaded coming to you because he thought you would chew his head off. Too many people do not give a hoot about others now a days.
Hope it all comes out ok and everything is easliy repaired
Hope it all comes out ok and everything is easliy repaired
And he was man enough to fess up. You handled it great!
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From: Science Bitch! Mississauga, Ontario
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Originally Posted by pcfred
And he was man enough to fess up. You handled it great!
People who damage other peoples property and do not confess or pay for the damage are the ones with mental problems!!! Sounds like a smart kid to me. Les
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Patsnitro, you are the man!
being that my son is special needs i can say that you just made my day.
most people in your shoes would have been calling him all kinds of derogatory names for the mentally handicapped.
maybe if it needs a lot of buffing you can get him to kick in some labor
and help you repair it, im sure it would make him feel a lot better.
being that my son is special needs i can say that you just made my day.
most people in your shoes would have been calling him all kinds of derogatory names for the mentally handicapped.
maybe if it needs a lot of buffing you can get him to kick in some labor
and help you repair it, im sure it would make him feel a lot better.
Safety Car
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From: Lakeland Florida
Sorry that happened, but glad that he told you about it, and it may not be as bad as you thought.
Its a whole lot better than parking it at a shopping mall, and find out that someone hit it and took off.
kdf
Its a whole lot better than parking it at a shopping mall, and find out that someone hit it and took off.
kdf
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Originally Posted by 1Z87L8
Patsnitro, you are the man!
being that my son is special needs i can say that you just made my day.
most people in your shoes would have been calling him all kinds of derogatory names for the mentally handicapped.
maybe if it needs a lot of buffing you can get him to kick in some labor
and help you repair it, im sure it would make him feel a lot better.
being that my son is special needs i can say that you just made my day.
most people in your shoes would have been calling him all kinds of derogatory names for the mentally handicapped.
maybe if it needs a lot of buffing you can get him to kick in some labor
and help you repair it, im sure it would make him feel a lot better.
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From: Scottsdale Arizona
Originally Posted by David Ey
I just read a very nice thread about two great guys. Good luck to you both. 
Even if it leaves a bit of a mark, it's one you can look at and be proud of.
Burning Brakes
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From: Lewiston, Maine
Give him some passenger seat time (and show him a great time, if you know what I mean) in exchange for his help with sanding and buffing. This isn't meant to be positive reinforcement to encourage him to do it again, , but it can be a way for you to show that you have no hard feelings about it happening. You may also add another Corvette enthusiast to the crowd.
I have had special needs friends in the past. If any of them came to me needing help, or if I saw them getting yelled at, I'd drop anything I was doing and go help/defend them.
, but it can be a way for you to show that you have no hard feelings about it happening. You may also add another Corvette enthusiast to the crowd.I have had special needs friends in the past. If any of them came to me needing help, or if I saw them getting yelled at, I'd drop anything I was doing and go help/defend them.
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Le Mans Master
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From: absecon nj
Originally Posted by 1969Vette383
Give him some passenger seat time (and show him a great time, if you know what I mean) in exchange for his help with sanding and buffing. This isn't meant to be positive reinforcement to encourage him to do it again, , but it can be a way for you to show that you have no hard feelings about it happening. You may also add another Corvette enthusiast to the crowd.
I have had special needs friends in the past. If any of them came to me needing help, or if I saw them getting yelled at, I'd drop anything I was doing and go help/defend them.
, but it can be a way for you to show that you have no hard feelings about it happening. You may also add another Corvette enthusiast to the crowd.I have had special needs friends in the past. If any of them came to me needing help, or if I saw them getting yelled at, I'd drop anything I was doing and go help/defend them.