Today I made a poor decision and tried to go too tightly round a hairpin bend I couldn’t reverse up out of and got stuck. One wheel was basically off the ground and the other wasn’t moving.
The recovery company managed finally to use a small van, and a towing strap and some slim Jim (slidey bits of plastic) to pull me round so all my wheels had good contact again.
4-5 hours later and I am free.
In terms of damage: I have some fair crumpling on the from left wing where I rested against the crash barrier, and it seems my power steering has stopped. However, it’s drivable, so I can drive home.
Very grateful to Lanes of Invagavenny for getting me out.
I feel a bit silly for taking that route and for getting stuck. The damage sucks but ultimately it’s just plastic and steel and money can fix those problems. I’m glad that the only thing that is really damaged is my pride and that it’s something I can drive away from, learn from and laugh about later! Or now. You’re allowed to laugh all you want!
Originally posted on this post on Instagram
