Monday, May 24, 2010

I Do My Own Stunts

This weekend, we borrowed a Polaris Ranger Crew (a side-by-side ATV with the capability of seating six people). The twins were at the park with their class and my husband and I decided to surprise them. Of course, it wouldn’t have been much of a surprise without our dog, Parker, so we took him on the Ranger and went to the park.

After our little visit with the twins and their class, we left with Parker in the box (the rear of the Ranger). I kept looking back to make sure he was still there, even though he’d never fallen out in our old Ranger. I’m just a nervous Mom. Then, we took a turn a little too fast. At this point, I was confident Parker was staying put, but glanced back just to make sure. I was shocked to see my little white Bichon running in the middle of the road. Not wanting to slam on the brakes, my husband slowed. My mind was racing. A truck just turned onto the street and Parker was still wandering on the pavement.

Without thinking, I jumped out of the moving Ranger. I was stunned for a few seconds. I never expected my body to jolt like that. Guess I watch too many action movies, where nothing seems to faze them. Then, I realized my dog was still in danger. I ran into the street, causing the other vehicle to stop, grabbed Parker, and dashed back to the Ranger.

I have to admit, if someone had asked me how I’d have reacted to such a situation, I would never have guessed I’d jump out of a moving vehicle, but I did. Goes to show we can’t always predict our own behavior, never mind that of others.

Have you done anything crazy like this?

14 comments:

  1. Lynette, I'm glad you and your dog are all right.

    I like to think I'd do just about anything to ensure my daughter's safety. I'm not sure I'd dash into oncoming traffic for either of our cats, though, much as I love them.

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  2. I think that story needs to go in a book. You're like a superhero!

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  3. I've heard you have to hit the ground running in the same direction as the vehicle is moving. That helps keep you from feeling like you've been clobbered via your feet.

    You go ahead and try that out, Lynnette. Imma gonna stay in the car, myself. :D

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  4. Wow! You're a super hero!! Oh--I see Lisa already said that. Ok, um, you're...you're... the rock-star savoir of dogs. :)

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  5. Nothing like that, but if one of my pets fell out, I'd do the same thing! Glad neither of you were hurt.

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  6. :) The image of this made me smile, thanks. I'm glad everyone is okay. This actually would be a nice scene in a book.

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  7. Wow, so glad you and your pup are okay. Guess it shows that when our loved ones are in danger, caution can be tossed to the side pretty easily. It definitely could be put into a book.

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  8. Sometimes I think I experience things just so I don't run out of things to write about. LOL

    Lynnette Labelle

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  9. Glad you and the dog are both OK. I once, without thinking, took off after a pickpocket in a subway station in Spain. I caught him on the stairs and held onto his belt. I had no clue what to do next and he was just as stunned. I stood there screaming at the top of my lungs. He threw down the wallet and I let go. Afterward I realized what a risk I had taken and it took me days to quit shaking.

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  10. Haha, you're fearless! Good for you-it was the right thing to do, in any case.

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  12. Go you! And double bonus points for not injuring yourself.

    Once at our lake's beach my youngest got flipped over by her life vest and didn't yet know how to roll back over. She was swallowing a lot of water. I launched up and out, down the sandy hill, never faster in my life.

    Fear and adrenaline will do that.

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  13. Wow! You guys have some scary stories, too. Glad everything worked out for everyone.

    Lynnette Labelle

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