[MINIMAT]

Quote: Originally Posted by Joogle (original)

how can people who were not there and dont have the full facts jump to such conclusions is beyond me.

I think people see 'Cooper S', 'country lane' and 'car crash' together and assume. Yes it's wrong but I do tend to think the sort of person who buys a Cooper S is not going to be a 'Sunday driver' tootling along. Yes it's wrong to assume but we do it all the time. What comes to your mind if you hear words like 'single parent' 'asylum seeker' 'gypsy' etc? Anything?

[Joogle]

Quote: Originally Posted by MINIMAT (original)

What comes to your mind if you hear words like 'single parent' 'asylum seeker' 'gypsy' etc? Anything?

In the context of this thread I think that example could be perceived as inappropriate. But its the same issue, its all words - you can say something but without the facts you can never come to a reasoned conclusion/position.

Using words in the wrong context or putting together a sentence the wrong way can lead to a completely different perception of what someone is trying to say/mean.

Unfortunatley Its all too easy for people to jump to conclusions.

[femstar]

Wow that's severe glad you are both ok, yet again another post that reminds us all how dangerous driving can be.
Don't think there is any need for certain members to get all Judge & Jury about things though, we were not there thus did not witness the accident.

[Spoony]

I'm a bit late replying to this but I just want to say how shocking those pictures looked, I'm glad yourself and your girlfriend are OK.

I also learnt first hand the great build quality of MINIs after having an accident and writing one off, nowhere near as bad as your smash up though.

[Mooyer]

Well found out, surprisingly, today that the car has been written off. Kinda gutted tbh, an undignified end to something that means so much to me and has basically saved my life.

Find out the offer that they're gonna make tomo, so we'll see

[adam_Randell]

ouch mate! glad to hear you and your girlfriend are okay tho!

[Darthbladerni]

Quote: Originally Posted by Mooyer (original)

... Its in North Wales, on the way back looks like I've lost it on some mud from a local farm, hit a country wall and managed to....

lost it doesnt imply that he was speeding or driving like a fool. if it was dry but still had mud on the road who would expect it!

flipping a car can happen at low speeds too. There was an incident where a women was driving early in the morning. She was doing thirty along with some other cars, hit black ice, hit a kerb and flipped the car!!

Accidents happen!

[Sportspack Mark]

oh my

That is some real bad damage

They are strong wee buggers!!!

Really glad you both got out of it ok your the important part of the car

it can be replaced

[MiniOneSam]

Bloody hell that's horrific, I'm amazed you both walked away with such little injuries. I hope your girlfriend is ok too with her rekindled back problem, can't be good Important thing is you're both out of the car and recovering, well done little Mini

[telstar19]

Not good about the car and glad your both ok,
i've got to ask because no one else has asked????
DId the insurance pay out ok ??
what you getting next???

Barry