squonk 43,962 #1 Posted November 12, 2013 Stuck at home, just finished watching a documentary on The Battle of Midway. Clicked off the remote and BOOOOOM! From my chair I see smoke and a truck grille about 50 yds. from me. An 18 wheeler full of corn took the corner too fast and flipped on it's side. It spilled corn onto the yard and the front porch of the house on the corner. They brought a big vacuum to suck the corn up and are still at it 4 hours later. They couldn't get the fifth wheel detached so they had to drag the cab away from the trailer while prying on the latch. Pics and videos! Truck on it's side: About 3 ft deep of corn: Vacuuming the corn: dragging the cab vid's Flipping the cab; Flipping the trailer: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 23,325 #2 Posted November 12, 2013 You couldnt get Elvis over there to scoop up the corn eh?? Just think about all the excitement you would have missed going to work, instead you woulda came home to a few loose kernels blowing about the street. Mike........... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 42,228 #3 Posted November 12, 2013 I'm surprised that didn't draw a bigger crowd. That would have been a major attraction in my hood. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,211 #4 Posted November 13, 2013 How'd you get that last one(best one)full screen? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,962 #5 Posted November 13, 2013 How'd you get that last one(best one)full screen? No idea! Didn't do any thing different except I shot it in my house, with my phone instead of the I- pad and I had the phone turned sideways. Maybe that's the Apple secret? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,211 #6 Posted November 13, 2013 Try another one now with the phone turned on it side... then the pad too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,962 #7 Posted November 13, 2013 I'm surprised that didn't draw a bigger crowd. That would have been a major attraction in my hood. too cold out. Wind was whipping pretty good. If it was warm, it would have looked like Mayberry complete with Barney flapping around like a Banty Rooster Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,962 #8 Posted November 13, 2013 Try another one now with the phone turned on it side... then the pad too. i'll try one maybe tomorrow. Getting a new super whoopsie tractor seat for either Elvis or Ezra. Right now it's dark , my arm is killing me and I have 2 cats on my lap. You couldnt get Elvis over there to scoop up the corn eh?? Just think about all the excitement you would have missed going to work, instead you woulda came home to a few loose kernels blowing about the street. Mike........... I would have tied it but the farmer who owned the corn would have shot me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 60,405 #9 Posted November 13, 2013 Looks like that truck met it's Waterloo in Waterloo. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,211 #10 Posted November 13, 2013 They say the cats purring speeds healing... feel better my friend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,962 #11 Posted November 13, 2013 Bicep is purple Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rboski 114 #12 Posted November 13, 2013 Didn't you ever get the lecture to stop tugging on it or you'll go blind... and your bicep will turn purple. Great pics and videos. Thanks for sharing. Feel Better. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,962 #13 Posted November 13, 2013 Who is the mysterious man beyond the corn pile on the grassy knoll wearing the Carhartt jacket? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 23,307 #14 Posted November 13, 2013 That is way too cool...hope the driver is OK and just feels stupid. Lucky no one was on the sidewalk. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posifour11 723 #15 Posted November 14, 2013 Who's turn for the corny pun? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,962 #16 Posted November 14, 2013 Kernel Sanders slept at that house 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 60,405 #17 Posted November 14, 2013 I have an ear for corny jokes! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyovrcntry 115 #18 Posted November 14, 2013 I didn't see your 160,Wasn't that horse corn ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,962 #19 Posted November 14, 2013 Horses eating corn. That would leave a huge mess later on plus corn stalks popping up all over the place next year! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites