"Dead and Gone" Charlaine Harris' ninth book in her Sookie Stackhouse southern vampire mysteries.
Saturdays and dead cars
This past Saturday morning, I was sitting in my bedroom, just starting to get ready for work and watching whatever happened to be on television. All in all, a very typical Saturday morning. That was until about 8 a.m. when I heard a very loud BAM come from outside the front of the house. I came running out and found a man driving a Ford pickup who apparently forgot that he was driving a car – he says he was distracted by his cell phone – had slammed into the back of my car, which was innocently parked in front of my house, minding its own business.
Well – you can imagine what a wrench this has thrown into my life. I’m at least several weeks away from having all of the insurance issues resolved yet I find myself obessively looking through online auto sites to see what kind of car I’m going to be able to afford. God knows I can’t afford much.
I’m just thankful that I have the scooter and am praying the weather here in Colorado stays pleasant for awhile. Otherwise I’m going to have to move faster on the car search. I don’t think they make studded snow tires for the scooter and I’m not sure how much fun it would be trying to ride it during a snow storm Could be interesting though and maybe I’d even make it onto You Tube’s top playlist.
The photos are awful, Shari! I keep thinking what could have happened had you been in the car. I am so glad you were not. Your story has also made me reconsider how I use my cell phone in the car. More on that later.
October 3rd, 2008 at 7:51 pmWe live in a historic district w/ few garages so all have to park on the street. About 8 years ago, at 2+ a.m. (right after the bars close), a hit-and-run driver plowed into the back of my car, which them plowed into the back of my husband’s truck. When the police tracked down the ragged-looking young perpetrator (at his house a block away the next morning), he still reeked of alcohol. He said to the officer, “I didn’t want to wake anyone up.” She fixed a bright, sober smile on him and said, “You can call us. We’re ALWAYS awake!” His insurance company paid fully for the repair of both vehicles — of course.
October 24th, 2008 at 2:54 pmOh dear, oh dear. I do hate these kinds of things…random acts that lead you to lots of work and hassles that you did nothing to deserve. I hope that it works out okay for you and that you don’t lose too much time and energy to its resolution.
What a blessing that no one was hurt. If the driver had plowed into a bicyclist or child playing ball…but he didn’t…again, what a blessing.
All good wishes to you,
Anne
October 25th, 2008 at 7:35 am