This morning when they were travelling in a line of traffic on the Warrego Highway, near Charlton, approximately 14 klms from Toowoomba, the traffic slowed to a stop and a gentleman in a van behind Dad failed to notice what was happening and despite a loud squeal of brakes was unable to stop and ploughed into the back of our Falcon Station Wagon. Thank God, no one was hurt. Whilst Dad noticed the van and realized that it was unlikely the fellow would be able to stop, Les was somewhat relaxed and did not realize was was going on - Dad said he got a bit of a fright.
The other vehicle was barely damaged, but the Falcon is pretty bad. Rear Tailgate and passenger back panel were both damaged and both windows were smashed; tail and turning lamp assembly was smashed; Rear bumper bar was pushed forward and cracked. Petol filler cap was smashed - Dad's comment, 'just as well I filled up yesterday, as I would not be able to get fuel in today; rear floor panel on LHS was rippled but not broken; Rego sticker and Protection panel from top of tailgate were both missing; In all, quite a mess, but they were still able to drive and have spent the day a 3 Vacy Street working with Jim.
It is 8.10pm and they are not home yet. Dad was hoping to finish down there today so as he can give Les a hand with his trailer tomorrow. Most of you would know by now that Les and Deb moved out of their house last Thursday and are staying here for a week or so. They hope to set off on a trip around Australia in the next couple of weeks. Please keep Deb's Mum in your prayers as she had a bit of a set back on the weekend and was back in hospital for a couple of days.
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