I learned something last night - Bambi come in pairs!

Arianne · Jan 17th, 2015, 08:55

Driving home from footie last night, almost back at the house. Spotted a deer that had just skipped across the road. The lads & I were distracted when......

Flippin' hec, another one went for it and nearly hit us. I just saw it out of the corner of my eye (yes, like the lads, I too was admiring Bambi No.1). Slammed on the brakes and swerved to the nearside. Light snow on the road but thanks to the brand new Pirelli Scorpion Snow & Ice tyres + Volvo's electrical gizmo stuff (don't ask me what kit kicked in, as I was a bit busy to notice, but it felt like something did) - Bambi No.2, our beloved XC60 and the lads all got away unharmed.

The lads were well impressed with the car & driver's performance because, for them, it all happened without warning. I am just grateful that I spent all that money buying a decent car and getting it shod with four decent boots. This morning would have felt very different if I had lost my front bumper and possibly damaged some other body panels - this pair of deer were not your tiny midget ones (neither were they 'Lord of the Highlands' types either).

I have learned that Deer often come in two's.

Arianne

Harvey1512 · Jan 17th, 2015, 09:09

Pleased the car performed well and you missed the deer. I love deer. I once had one bounce in front of me one morning when I was doing 60mph. Thankfully it was far enough ahead of me that I could just enjoy the moment and not have to slam the breaks on. Wonderfully graceful.

Spitfire4 · Jan 17th, 2015, 11:43

They also come in threes sometimes! Glad you're all okay and the deer too.

Gilesme · Jan 17th, 2015, 12:09

I like deer also. Especially when served with blueberries.

Roland_F · Jan 17th, 2015, 12:20

Try reindeer. Tasty on a plate, but in pre-catering form, they try to escape by running down the road in front of you (rather than across the road), making it even harder to avoid them.

Crockers · Jan 17th, 2015, 13:14

Oh dear dear dear.

st4 · Jan 17th, 2015, 13:19

Is there not a device you can fit like a deer whistle to a car to scare them off....

WOrth looking into if you live in the highlands of Scotland

Arianne · Jan 17th, 2015, 15:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by st4

Is there not a device you can fit like a deer whistle to a car to scare them off....

It seems they don't work:

http://www.ehow.com/about_5090740_ef...-whistles.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_l4F9vrmtQQ

But thanks as I had never heard of deer whistles before.

Arianne (we live in the Scottish Lowlands but deer live here too!)

xsaab · Jan 17th, 2015, 15:33

Down here in East Hants 3 of my friends lost cars due to deer running or jumping into the road in front of them in a 12 month period. Fortunately the drivers were not injured.

taylorc · Jan 17th, 2015, 15:36

It wouldn't have been the same outcome with the "wonderful" Pirelli Scorpion Asymetrico's that I have fitted!! Glad you came away unscathed though...

Jan 17th, 2015, 08:55	#1
Arianne Premier Member Last Online: Jan 29th, 2021 20:23 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Scotland	I learned something last night - Bambi come in pairs! Driving home from footie last night, almost back at the house. Spotted a deer that had just skipped across the road. The lads & I were distracted when...... Flippin' hec, another one went for it and nearly hit us. I just saw it out of the corner of my eye (yes, like the lads, I too was admiring Bambi No.1). Slammed on the brakes and swerved to the nearside. Light snow on the road but thanks to the brand new Pirelli Scorpion Snow & Ice tyres + Volvo's electrical gizmo stuff (don't ask me what kit kicked in, as I was a bit busy to notice, but it felt like something did) - Bambi No.2, our beloved XC60 and the lads all got away unharmed. The lads were well impressed with the car & driver's performance because, for them, it all happened without warning. I am just grateful that I spent all that money buying a decent car and getting it shod with four decent boots. This morning would have felt very different if I had lost my front bumper and possibly damaged some other body panels - this pair of deer were not your tiny midget ones (neither were they 'Lord of the Highlands' types either). I have learned that Deer often come in two's. Arianne __________________ 2017 - Range Rover Velar D300 V6 R-dynamic, Corris Grey .......... but drove Volvo XC90 & XC60 from 2006-17 so I have lifetime membership of the forum (thanks people).

Jan 17th, 2015, 09:09	#2
Harvey1512 Premier Member Last Online: Jan 30th, 2021 12:00 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northumberland	Pleased the car performed well and you missed the deer. I love deer. I once had one bounce in front of me one morning when I was doing 60mph. Thankfully it was far enough ahead of me that I could just enjoy the moment and not have to slam the breaks on. Wonderfully graceful. __________________ I used to have an S40, V60 and XC60 so I am allowed here, honest.

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Spitfire4 Master Member Last Online: Dec 24th, 2023 11:58 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: North Yorkshire	They also come in threes sometimes! Glad you're all okay and the deer too. __________________ My21 XC40 t3 Auto Inscription Pro, glacier silver with blonde

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Crockers Premier Member Last Online: Feb 22nd, 2024 06:49 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: North Wilts	Oh dear dear dear. __________________ XC60 Inscription Pro T5. Mussel Blue with blonde. Xenium, intellisafe pro, towbar, 4 zone , polestar, body styling pack. Apple car play.Tinted windows NOW SOLD

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Jan 17th, 2015, 12:09	#4
Gilesme Senior Member Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2024 12:24 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Lytham	I like deer also. Especially when served with blueberries.

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Roland_F Member Last Online: Apr 27th, 2024 18:40 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Surrey	Try reindeer. Tasty on a plate, but in pre-catering form, they try to escape by running down the road in front of you (rather than across the road), making it even harder to avoid them.

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st4 I've Been Banned Last Online: Jan 26th, 2017 18:53 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Glasgow	Is there not a device you can fit like a deer whistle to a car to scare them off.... WOrth looking into if you live in the highlands of Scotland

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xsaab Master Member Last Online: Oct 18th, 2022 15:30 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Waterlooville	Down here in East Hants 3 of my friends lost cars due to deer running or jumping into the road in front of them in a 12 month period. Fortunately the drivers were not injured.

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