Where is everyone #5

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  1. OLDSKOOLERnWV

    OLDSKOOLERnWV Captain Redbeard

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    I was always one of the first off the bus, this particular day my cousin April was the last one off the bus.

    I was walking up the school steps when it happened. It was confusing to say the least since it was just a normal day.

    After the dust settled and the investigation was over, it was determined that the bottom draw string on her dads zip up cost had got caught in the bus door, and the knot would not pull through the seal causing the bus to drag her down the street.

    When the string finally gave way to her body weight, my cousin rolled across the curb where the dual wheels ran over her chest and head. It was a bad day for everyone involved. RIP April….


    Things like this is why I’m such a hard a ss when it comes to being safe. The smallest things can make the biggest disasters. This post and pic is from her older sister….

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  3. Isafarmboy

    Isafarmboy Road Train Member

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    We live a mile from each other n only time we meet is at the kill plant.
     
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  4. JolliRoger

    JolliRoger Road Train Member

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    That is near London, KY. Storm went thru that area a year or so ago, caused quite some damage...
     
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  5. OLDSKOOLERnWV

    OLDSKOOLERnWV Captain Redbeard

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    Yes Sir London Truckstop is exit 41, I was at exit 49. There’s another old style truckstop at exit 59 that has decent food. Can’t see it from the big road so I’m sure many pass it on by….
     
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  6. 50WT

    50WT Road Train Member

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    That's heartbreaking, can't imagine being a parent or the bus driver. A sad day indeed.
     
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  7. 50WT

    50WT Road Train Member

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    I always liked the 49er . Food was good and seems I could always find a decent parking spot. My daughter lives east of there in Thousandsticks , KY.
     
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  8. OLDSKOOLERnWV

    OLDSKOOLERnWV Captain Redbeard

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    Yes food good for sure. Little nicer with the dining area now….
     
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  9. OLDSKOOLERnWV

    OLDSKOOLERnWV Captain Redbeard

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    Mr. Mays was our driver, not far from retirement. I heard he about lost his mind, he was kneeling crying his eyes out….
     
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  10. CAXPT

    CAXPT Road Train Member

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    Yeah, I can see that much being on @stwik 's flapjacks. Much better to soak into the dough. :) Umm...doesn't @stwik NOT like butter. :)
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  11. Tug Toy

    Tug Toy Road Train Member

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    That’s terrible… Glad they are still remembering.

    Hopefully not bringing up other bad news but, you had a story you posted about a little girl with a serious infection a year or so ago? Is there in update to that I missed?
     
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