So yesterday I good see a big storm is heading in my direction.
Was at my office in Liitle Falls and got some big hail there. My office flooded with the normal outlets being blocked so was busy plugging computers out not to get wet.
Then I heard from my staff that some truck in the other yard in Ruimsig got blown over. Went there to see everyting a total mess.
Most boundary walls gone.
No big damage to my cars, could have been a lot worse.
Tornado
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Re: Tornado
crap man! Thats a close call.
Hopefully your house and garden didnt wash away?
Hopefully your house and garden didnt wash away?
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Thats hectic Jaco !!!! Glad no one was injured and the old cars were'nt wrecked
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Re: Tornado
Thanks, house still ok.
Paul, it was a close call. The driver of the truck that fell over did get out when he thought it was shaking to much. It just fell over when he got out and tried to walk around the front.
I only checked my footage now of the drivecam the office sent me today. You can see the scrrenshot with him in the front.
Paul, it was a close call. The driver of the truck that fell over did get out when he thought it was shaking to much. It just fell over when he got out and tried to walk around the front.
I only checked my footage now of the drivecam the office sent me today. You can see the scrrenshot with him in the front.
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Close call there Jaco, glade you and your staff are OK, good to see the toys are also safe.
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The old car angels were definitely watching over your collection Jaco. It's amazing there was no serious damage to your cars with all the devastation to the buildings. Unbelievable how the SP Beetle is still on the jack stands after the workshop wall collapsed.
I hope the clean-up and insurance claim process goes smoothly.
I hope the clean-up and insurance claim process goes smoothly.
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Crazy weather ! Glad your prized possessions are all ok !
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Oh my goodness, the damage looks so terrible. I cant believe the power it took to have thrown those trucks over.
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Re: Tornado
Did not see the Pics untill now
Whaw whaw as Fig mentioned the Aircooled Gods was looking after you
Whaw whaw as Fig mentioned the Aircooled Gods was looking after you