so the cable for the inner handle broke on the astra. not awsome to get off, have to remove the latch and wiggle, broke several clips on connectors and the door panel getting things apart. but was at least able to get another for about 30 from gm parts direct.
and a couple still images from the other day. the strip of grass in question. before and after.
and a still image that got taken. the one walking is the actual neighbor, the one in the back ground scowling is the brother that pulled in and jumped out.
the sgt standing there deserves kudos (and did, we had to stop near the police station for property paperwork stuff, and stopped to drop off a flash drive for one of the officers) this sgt kept a calm cool demeanor throughout the ordeal even AS he was telling him that he gave no f's and was willing to loose it all, and would go full tilt, didnt care about a gun, or jail or anything at all. could see on the cops face "really dude" but stayed calm and professional throughout.
also clipped a deer carcus that had been fresh hit yesterday morning. came out to a flat tire after work. got air in it and made it home but it was over half flat again by the time a made it there. so i reparked the truck and when i got out that time i could hear a hiss. so will be looking into that in the morning. see if it will be a plug or need to swap tires (have 5 more just like it) .