StanSP Posted 17 September 2013 Posted 17 September 2013 I love how they think it was a 'savage attack' from the tree. As if the tree had control over its own actions . The tree is not a human . Lucky escape though! http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-24116694 Two women have survived what they called a "savage attack" from a falling oak tree which smashed through the roof and windscreen of their moving car. Helen Howes and Heather Hasthorpe were en route to a costume and textile fair at Wolterton Hall, Norfolk, on Saturday when the accident happened. "The tree came through the windscreen and broke the wheel off from between my hands," said Mrs Howes. A police spokesman said the friends were "very lucky" not to have died. Mrs Howes, an artist based at Raveningham, near Beccles, was taken to hospital to be treated by a plastic surgeon who repaired a tendon and removed glass from her hand. Mrs Hasthorpe walked away unhurt. The tree fell at about 08:45 BST as the women were driving past the Saracen's Head pub, Wolterton. Guests having breakfast at the pub called the emergency services. Mrs Howes' car, a red VW Passat estate she calls the Red Baroness, was written off. On her blog she described the car as being "savagely attacked by a falling oak tree". "It was a fantastic impact, it pretty much stopped the car," Mrs Howes said. "When we staggered out the tree was across the road leaving this big bush on top of the car. In retrospect it looked quite decorative, but we could have done without it." Mrs Hasthorpe said it was "amazing" that the injuries were not more serious. "That branch that came into the car beside her right leg and ripped off the door panel actually caused a burn to the skin on her right knee, that's how close it was," she said. "It was definitely a guardian angel job." PC Ian Reed from Norfolk Police said Mrs Howes was "incredibly lucky" to escape what "could have easily been a fatal incident". "I did suggest she might want to get a lottery ticket after her experience," he said. Mrs Hasthorpe said she did buy a ticket on the way home but did not win on Saturday night's draw.
I am Rod Hull Posted 17 September 2013 Posted 17 September 2013 PC Ian Reed from Norfolk Police said Mrs Howes was "incredibly lucky" to escape what "could have easily been a fatal incident". I bet he works for the special branch.....
Bert Posted 17 September 2013 Posted 17 September 2013 You've got to be oaking me. Yew can't make some things up!
Vlad the Fox Posted 17 September 2013 Posted 17 September 2013 I'm sure he'll get to the root of this though he may have to turn over a new leaf.
Webbo Posted 17 September 2013 Posted 17 September 2013 I didn't understand the story for a minute but I've just twigged. You never know what's around acorn-er
Alf Bentley Posted 17 September 2013 Posted 17 September 2013 PC Ian Reed from Norfolk Police said Mrs Howes was "incredibly lucky" to escape what "could have easily been a fatal incident". I bet he works for the special branch..... Knot sure about that, bud, though he might be a privet in the army. Yew might be going out on a limb, but if you're right I'll bough to you as my elder and better. I, weeping, willow you a pint. Hope you're not taking me for a sap or as thick as a plank, though, as I'm not easily conkered. I'm sycamore and more bullshit, in fact. Alder same, da lot of you...laurel laughs, though. Better go and spruce myself up now - I'm pining fir a good night out tonight... Right, self-imposed 24-hour ban from Foxes Talk!
Strokes Posted 17 September 2013 Posted 17 September 2013 Wood the insurance pay out for this? It's things like this that make you never want to leaf the house.
Strokes Posted 17 September 2013 Posted 17 September 2013 I hope the ladies involved are ok, they might suffer some post treematic stress.
notnow john Posted 17 September 2013 Posted 17 September 2013 Knot sure about that, bud, though he might be a privet in the army. Yew might be going out on a limb, but if you're right I'll bough to you as my elder and better. I, weeping, willow you a pint. Hope you're not taking me for a sap or as thick as a plank, though, as I'm not easily conkered. I'm sycamore and more bullshit, in fact. Alder same, da lot of you...laurel laughs, though. Better go and spruce myself up now - I'm pining fir a good night out tonight... Right, self-imposed 24-hour ban from Foxes Talk! Incredible,is that sixteen puns in four lines ? Have you thought of starting a splinter group?
Alf Bentley Posted 18 September 2013 Posted 18 September 2013 Incredible,is that sixteen puns in four lines ? Have you thought of starting a splinter group? You're sharp enough to draw blood, though I logged 17. I'm not going to get saw about it, though, as it's just a bit of verbal joisting.
Guest MattP Posted 18 September 2013 Posted 18 September 2013 Have to say Alf that paragraph is quite superb!
Alf Bentley Posted 18 September 2013 Posted 18 September 2013 Have to say Alf that paragraph is quite superb! Really? I worry about myself sometimes... Maybe I should take up a borderline obsessive hobby like stamp collecting or trainspotting? I certainly need to "get a life".
Zingari Posted 18 September 2013 Posted 18 September 2013 Have to say Alf that paragraph is quite superb! He should teak a bough and then go for-rest. This punning larch has become quite poplar.
Corky Posted 18 September 2013 Posted 18 September 2013 He should teak a bough and then go for-rest. This punning larch has become quite poplar. It makes me syc a more times than you know.
Dan Posted 18 September 2013 Posted 18 September 2013 I don't get it Can't believe I was beaten to it. Fvck sake
Rincewind Posted 18 September 2013 Posted 18 September 2013 Saw this story on tree web sites www.woodyewbelieveit.com www.oakleymoorbytat.com www.branchingout.co.uk
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.