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Well, there's a problem. Today, after dropping Mandy and I off at school/work, Rob and Mike, with Mike driving, were in an accident. From what I could piece together, they were heading up to post to buy gas for the van. They were in a green light-left turn yield, and Rob told Mike that he could go. So Mike did. He saw the car coming at him in time to gun the engine and the impact was directly behind the passenger seat, which saved Rob's life, as the impact was enough to dent in the entire side of the van, kick the passenger seats to a roughly 45 degree angle, and send the van into another car, which it front ended and sent into another car. This big hurky van was then knocked onto its side and sent skidding. Had the car hit where Rob was sitting, he, according to the investigating police, would have been killed. Rob and Mike were hurt the most, with scrapes, sore muscles and seat belt bruising. The driver and two teen aged daughters of the other car were sent to the hospital with shock and bruising. The drivers and passengers of the other two cars walked away. Mike and Rob are both still in a sort of state of shock. We're borrowing Mandy's boyfriend's Mother's van, as Geico refuses to pay for a rental after my accident three years ago. We are canceling future plans left and right. Both Mike and Rob are battered but un-bowed. The money we'd planned on using for the trip is going to another car/van. We don't know how much we'll have to spend on another vehicle. The van is, of course, totaled. Mike and Rob are each blaming each other. I think I've experienced every emotion there is. I was at work when I got the call saying they were at the hospital. Some one up there loves and/or hates us. They saved Rob and Mike, but the car is a loss. I'd rather have Rob and Mike. Purrs and prayers for things to go better for us would be really appreciated right about now. Pam S. still going in and out of shock > Well, there's a problem. Today, after dropping Mandy and I off at > school/work, Rob and Mike, with Mike driving, were in an accident. [quoted text clipped - 29 lines] > about now. > Pam S. still going in and out of shock OMG!!!! I'm glad they are OK!!!! Got all *8* motors runnin here.  SignatureThe ONE and ONLY lefthanded-pathetic-paranoid-psychotic-sarcastic-wiseass-ditzy former-blonde in Bloomington! (And proud of it, too)© email me at nalee1964 (at) insightbb (dot) com http://community.webshots.com/user/mgcmdjeep > Some one up there loves and/or hates us. They saved Rob and Mike, but > the car is a loss. I'd rather have Rob and Mike. Purrs and prayers for > things to go better for us would be really appreciated right about now. > > Pam S. still going in and out of shock OMG!! So glad they are relatively OK! Man, you guys do not get any breaks. Purrs for gentle healing and good car news. Please sit down and hold a kitten. Change kittens as you wear them out. I'm so sorry about the accident. And so glad the worst of the injury appears to be to sheet metal. I'm terrible at judging the speed/distance of oncoming traffic. Poor depth perception. When Rob and Mike get tired of blaming each other maybe they will start to wonder how fast the other car was traveling.. Since your's sounds totaled, hope you get good value for it and soon. Jo > Well, there's a problem. Today, after dropping Mandy and I off at > school/work, Rob and Mike, with Mike driving, were in an accident. [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] > > Pam S. still going in and out of shock > Please sit down and hold a kitten. Change kittens as you wear them out. > [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Since your's sounds totaled, hope you get good value for it and soon. Mike and Rob are each blaming themselves. I've been the one alternately kicking their bottoms. It was a 45 mph zone. I suspect that the car sped up in an attempt to beat Mike past the turn, and was going well over 60 at the time of impact. I already said something about this to Rob and Mike and they feel a little better about it. Rob had nightmares last night, as did I. Mike says that he had no problems sleeping, I believe him. He tends to fall asleep under stress. Me? I went out and bought a ton of comfort food for us all. Pam S. > Well, there's a problem. Today, after dropping Mandy and I off at > school/work, Rob and Mike, with Mike driving, were in an accident. [quoted text clipped - 29 lines] > > Pam S. still going in and out of shock Ohmygawd, how awful about the van, how wonderful they were not hurt or killed! Please tell them to take it easy for the next couple of days to a week, they'll be a lot more sore tomorrow and the next day (sometimes people who have been in accidents don't even realize how bad they've been hurt for a day or two). I know exactly how you feel. A few years ago, when Mark had come back home to live for a while, two Emergency Personnel came to knock on my door to tell me my son had been in a wreck. They told me right away that Mark was alive - they kept insisting that he wasn't badly hurt. I realized why they kept telling me that when DH and I drove to the site of the wreck and saw the car. Like you I was in shock and I didn't believe that he couldn't have been horribly hurt. We went immediately to the hospital and he was walking out when we got there! When we went to sign the car over to the salvage yard later that week, the person in charge was shocked that my son was alive - they thought for sure, from the condition of the car, that it had been a fatality accident. Here are pictures (why does is seem my life is documented in film - well not file, but digitized images! ;>). Can you believe he walked away from that???! http://www.possibleplaces.com/carwreck/ Hugs, CatNipped >> Well, there's a problem. Today, after dropping Mandy and I off at >> school/work, Rob and Mike, with Mike driving, were in an accident. [quoted text clipped - 60 lines] > > CatNipped Holy Smolie!!! > >> Well, there's a problem. Today, after dropping Mandy and I off at > >> school/work, Rob and Mike, with Mike driving, were in an accident. [quoted text clipped - 62 lines] > > Holy Smolie!!! My preaching and teaching my kids to *ALWAYS* wear their seatbelts the whole time they were growing up really paid off in that instance. If he hadn't been wearing his seatbelt her would have fallen through the sun roof and then crushed by the car - or at the very least been knocked unconscious and then drowned in the canal. As it was all he had was some bruising on his shoulder where the seatbelt held him in safely and he was able to undo his seatbelt and get out of the water. Hugs, CatNipped > My preaching and teaching my kids to *ALWAYS* wear their seatbelts the whole > time they were growing up really paid off in that instance. If he hadn't [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > shoulder where the seatbelt held him in safely and he was able to undo his > seatbelt and get out of the water. By a major miracle, everyone involved in the accident was wearing their seat belts. We drove back to the van to make sure that we got everything out of it, and get the license plate. It was a good thing. We'd left the wrought iron tripod that we use for camping in the back of the van. Not only that but Sylvester and Boo Boo kitty (stuffed animals) were laying in the glass in the back. We found a bunch of other things that we really don't want to lose. Mike got his first good look at the van since the accident and realized that the van was hurt worse than he thought. I suspect that he got the shakes, but the matter of fact way that the tow guy, Rob, and I were talking got him over it. I don't think I've ever seen a van look so trashed out without having had a fire set off in it. Pam S. >By a major miracle, everyone involved in the accident was wearing their >seat belts. It was good judgment, but also a bit lucky considering that four cars were involved. I'm so glad nobody was seriously hurt! >>By a major miracle, everyone involved in the accident was wearing their >>seat belts. > > It was good judgment, but also a bit lucky considering that four cars > were involved. I'm so glad nobody was seriously hurt! Me too!!! Pam S. > When we went to sign the car over to the salvage yard later that week, the > person in charge was shocked that my son was alive - they thought for sure, [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > http://www.possibleplaces.com/carwreck/ Man, I can understand how the salvage yard guy could be shocked that Mark was alive. That was a nasty wreck. I should borrow Jim and his camera and get pictures of poor Moby Bob. There is no way I can adequately describe the carnage that was once our van. The tow driver kept telling me how surprised he was that no one was seriously hurt. He was as upset about the van being totaled as I was. He kept saying that it was a really good van and so forth. I think the motor may well be salvageable, but not much else will. Pam S. grateful that Rob and Mike are going to be OK, and so glad that Mark is fine. Good GRIEF! Mark is definitely in the lucky to be alive category. I've always worn seat-belts and always will. Melissa >When we went to sign the car over to the salvage yard later that week, the >person in charge was shocked that my son was alive - they thought for sure, >from the condition of the car, that it had been a fatality accident. Call it good engineering and seat belts! He is now living proof that Seat Belts Save Lives. I'm the same, and so are Mark and Rob now. We can tell you for sure - wear your seat belts, always!! Jane - been there, done that, at least 10 times. > >When we went to sign the car over to the salvage yard later that week, > >the [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > Jane > - been there, done that, at least 10 times. For sure! Hugs, CatNipped I agree with you Jane 9 times out of 10 seatbelts do save lives, but my husband was in an accident a few years ago and was not wearing his. A dump truck hit him and his brother nearly head on. My husbands brother died on impact (he was wearing his seatbelt) my husband was thrown free through the windshield (he was not wearing his seatbelt). The officer at the scene told him thats what saved his life. I always wear mine but to this day my husband will not put his on. And Pat I am so glad that everyone was okay. Skritches, KittyLady Purrs headed your way. And I hope you still find a way to make it to Toad Suck. Pam S wrote: --------------------<snip>--------------------- >Some one up there loves and/or hates us. They saved Rob and Mike, but >the car is a loss. I'd rather have Rob and Mike. Purrs and prayers for >things to go better for us would be really appreciated right about now. > >Pam S. still going in and out of shock Oh wow! I'm so glad to hear that they are superficially OK. You won't know for sure for a few days. We recently lost our pickup truck to an accident and I feel for you. We're purring that everything comes out all right. Regards and Purrs, O J Major purrs and meatloaf meditations from me and the Deadly Duo....of thankfulness that your men are *alive* from this T-bone accident that totalled your van. Another trip can always be in future...but as former ER employee am always acutely aware that you are either *dead* or *alive* and when it comes down to this, that's all that really matters. Comfort purrs to your men as well. > Pam S wrote: > [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > Regards and Purrs, > O J > Well, there's a problem. Today, after dropping Mandy and I off at > school/work, Rob and Mike, with Mike driving, were in an accident. [snip] Eep! I'm so glad everyone seems to have come out of the accident okay. My family had Geico when I was a kid, and their experiences lead me to believe that Geico is the insurance company for those who will never be in an accident. After many years of completely clean driving, two very minor incidents in one year and Geico dropped them. It seems like Geico is only interested in insuring those who will never cost them a dime. Signaturemonique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca >> Well, there's a problem. Today, after dropping Mandy and I off at >> school/work, Rob and Mike, with Mike driving, were in an accident. [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > like Geico is only interested in insuring those who will never cost > them a dime. I was with Geico for about 6 years. I'm a good driver!! But then one rainy day I swerved to avoid a dog (running loose, dammit!) and in the process I hit a telephone pole. The entire front-end of my car was crushed. Had this been back in the days of airbags, it would have gone off and probably crushed my glasses into my face. As it was, I was (always do) wearing my seatbelt. The impact knocked me briefly out. I had a cracked sternum from where the seatbelt locked across my chest and a sprained ankle from hitting the brake attempting to stop. These symptoms didn't show up for a day. I guess I was in shock. Geico paid to replace my totalled car (of course at depreciated value, still I must commend them on giving me that much). Then they promptly dropped me. I suppose I should have hired a lawyer about my medical bills but at the time I wasn't thinking. I grit my teeth every time I see those ads for Geico or get one of their notes in the mail. Anyone who is former military or a military dependent, contact USAA. I've had my insurance - car, rental, life and even my mutual funds - with them for the last 4 years. You can only be a member if you were attached in some way to the military but the rates are outstanding and they don't drop you if you have an accident. When I bought Peaches I was driving home with her and she was trying to get out of her birdie box. A woman stopped suddenly in front of me and I was trying to keep the bird in the box and I ran right into her (LOW speed). Totally my fault (but hey, I wasn't sure what would happen if a baby lovebird got loose in my car!!!). USAA paid for the damage to my car (hers wasn't damaged, thankfully) and paid for a rental car while the car was in the shop for almost a month. They never raised my rates. They also didn't cancel my coverage. Geico sucks, IMHO. Jill > >> Well, there's a problem. Today, after dropping Mandy and I off at > >> school/work, Rob and Mike, with Mike driving, were in an accident. [quoted text clipped - 43 lines] > > Jill We have Progressive insurance. When I got into an accident, the Progressive agent showed up before the police or wreckers did (that's saying something here in Houston because there's usually 15 wreckers on the scene 2 minutes after the airbags deploy!). He was extremely supportive, calming, reassuring - he got me and the guy I hit (it was my fault) rental cars, immediately got our cars in the shop, and made sure nobody needed any medical assistance afterwards (he called both me and the guy I hit every other day for almost two weeks to make sure we were OK). Not only did they not drop us after the wreck, but our rates didn't even go up (OK it was the only accident I'd even been in in 35+ years of driving, but still!). We pay a little bit more than Geico, but I'd say it is well worth it. Hugs, CatNipped > Well, there's a problem. Today, after dropping Mandy and I off at > school/work, Rob and Mike, with Mike driving, were in an accident. I'm glad Rob and Mike are fine. Rob seems intent on cheating death at every turn. Go Rob! I'm sorry to hear about the car. But at least cars are replaceable. Purrs and doggie drool on the way. Diane > Pam S. still going in and out of shock Pam, we're sending lots of purrs for everybody. Please let us know if there is something we can do to help. I'm very glad the accident was not serious, in the sense that nobody got hurt badly. SignatureVictor M. Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam here: uce@ftc.gov Email me here: pistorLITTER@BOXaustin.rr.com > Well, there's a problem. Today, after dropping Mandy and I off at > school/work, Rob and Mike, with Mike driving, were in an accident. > > Pam S. still going in and out of shock I'm so very glad they are safe. There is a deity looking out for you and your loved ones. Purrs and birdie chirps on the way, Pam. Hire an attorney, immediately. I don't care if it's one of those 'ambulance chasers' - hire an attorney. Chances are the other guy was at fault. Never ceases to amaze me how many people see someone who is properly yielding at a light and what does the oncoming car do? Speed up, rather than let the person yield. Idiots in motion. Jill Good grief! I'm so sorry to hear all this! :o( Purr-ayers and purrs for everyone from all the cars to make a speedy recovery. Hang in there! Donna, Captain, and Stanley Well, there's a problem. Today, after dropping Mandy and I off at school/work, Rob and Mike, with Mike driving, were in an accident. From what I could piece together, they were heading up to post to buy gas for the van. They were in a green light-left turn yield, and Rob told Mike that he could go. So Mike did. He saw the car coming at him in time to gun the engine and the impact was directly behind the passenger seat, which saved Rob's life, as the impact was enough to dent in the entire side of the van, kick the passenger seats to a roughly 45 degree angle, and send the van into another car, which it front ended and sent into another car. This big hurky van was then knocked onto its side and sent skidding. <snip> Pam S. still going in and out of shock Holy Cr*p, Pam! How fast was that guy going? He must have realling been speeding to knock that van so far! Thank god Mike had the prescence of mind to gun it. I shudder to think what would have happened. :( How are Mike and Rob doing today? How are you doing? I hope that they aren't too sore, and that everything gets sorted out soon with the car situtation. We have been insured with Liberty Mutual for about 27 years, and haven't had many complaints. Did anyone get tickets? I hope the guy who hit them got a couple! Sheesh. Sending purrs and purrayers to you all! Patti and the Bridgeport, NY clowder > How are Mike and Rob doing today? How are you doing? I hope that they aren't > too sore, and that everything gets sorted out soon with the car situtation. [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > Sending purrs and purrayers to you all! > Patti and the Bridgeport, NY clowder Mike got the ticket. The woman who plowed into him was considered not at fault. Pam S. wondering about that [[Mike got the ticket. The woman who plowed into him was considered not at fault. Pam S. wondering about that]] I'd like to see the authorities and/or the insurance companies take a GOOD look at the wrecked vehicles, to try and determine how fast the car that struck the van was going. IMO, if that driver was speeding, they've earned a ticket, also. Donna > Well, there's a problem. Today, after dropping Mandy and I off at > school/work, Rob and Mike, with Mike driving, were in an accident. <snip> Thank Bast they weren't seriously hurt. Lots of purrs for things to get better, surley they can't get much worse. SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy & Bagheera) A house is not a home, without a cat. > Well, there's a problem. Today, after dropping Mandy and I off at > school/work, Rob and Mike, with Mike driving, were in an accident. > > From what I could piece together, they were heading up to post to buy > gas for the van. They were in a green light-left turn yield, and Rob > told Mike that he could go. So Mike did. He saw the car coming at him > in time to gun the engine and the impact was directly behind the > passenger seat, which saved Rob's life, as the impact was enough to dent > in the entire side of the van, kick the passenger seats to a roughly 45 > degree angle, and send the van into another car, which it front ended > and sent into another car. This big hurky van was then knocked onto its > side and sent skidding. Had the car hit where Rob was sitting, he, [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > another vehicle. The van is, of course, totaled. Mike and Rob are each > blaming each other. I think I've experienced every emotion there is. I > was at work when I got the call saying they were at the hospital. > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Pam S. still going in and out of shock Pam, that is so scary. I am so grateful they are ok. Purrs for you to resolve all the insurance stuff ahead smoothly and get into a replacement vehicle soon. Gad. What a nightmare that phone call must have been for you. Bless your heart. Sherry > Well, there's a problem. Today, after dropping Mandy and I off at > school/work, Rob and Mike, with Mike driving, were in an accident. <snipped> > Some one up there loves and/or hates us. They saved Rob and Mike, but > the car is a loss. I'd rather have Rob and Mike. Purrs and prayers for > things to go better for us would be really appreciated right about now. > > Pam S. still going in and out of shock/// {{{{{{PAM}}}}}} Someone up there loves you all, Pam. Vans can be replaced - they're only inanimate objects. Thank heavens Rob and Mike are OK, and there were no fatalities. Mega purrs that things pick up and {{{BIG HUGS}}}. :o) Helen M > Well, there's a problem. Today, after dropping Mandy and I off at > school/work, Rob and Mike, with Mike driving, were in an accident. ... We're borrowing Mandy's boyfriend's > Mother's van, as Geico refuses to pay for a rental after my accident three > years ago.... > Pam S. still going in and out of shock Pam, This is shocking, indeed. I'm glad everyone survived and nobody was seriously injured. Jim and I were hoping to get to Toad Suck, but not too sure how to get there and back in a weekend. About the insurance, it's too late for this care, but with Rob having been in the military, you should be eligible for USAA. I'm surprised you did not already have it. It is not always the least expensive, but it is not the most expensive, either, and you just cannot beat it for customer service. We have our house, vehicles, lives insured with it. We've had it since 1966 and were treated like royalty the few claims we had. We won't even talk to another insurance company. I suppose Rob and Mike are really sore right now. I think the third day is supposed to be the worse. It sounds like that car that hit them must have been going pretty fast to hit them that hard. Hugs to all of you, Annie >> Well, there's a problem. Today, after dropping Mandy and I off at >> school/work, Rob and Mike, with Mike driving, were in an accident. [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > Hugs to all of you, > Annie I'm with you on that, Annie. I'm with USAA as a former military dependent. When I first signed up, I gave them my Dad's USAA number and the guy on the phone literally laughed - Dad was one of the first members so it's a very low number. The service is outstanding. I've got my auto, rental and my IRA with them. When they learned I was unemployed they sent me materials on job searches. Certainly wasn't something they were required to do but it was a nice gesture. Jill Oh, no, Pam! What a horrible thing to happen to ya'll! I'm so very, very glad that Rob and Mike and the other people aren't badly hurt! Huge, mega-purrs for you and your family during this difficult time. If there is anything I can do besides offer purrs, let me know. Christine and Omar, Oreo, Midnight, Robin & Tucker > Well, there's a problem. Today, after dropping Mandy and I off at > school/work, Rob and Mike, with Mike driving, were in an accident. [quoted text clipped - 29 lines] > > Pam S. still going in and out of shock > > Some one up there loves and/or hates us. They saved Rob and Mike, but > > the car is a loss. I'd rather have Rob and Mike. Purrs and prayers for > > things to go better for us would be really appreciated right about now. > > > > Pam S. still going in and out of shock Someone up there loves you all! Thankfully no one was injured any worse than you reported to us. Although those injuries and that experience was enough to last a lifetime of thrills and chills! Sorry for the loss of the van, but glad that you are in shape to be able to replace it soon. Our best furry purrs for all to regain health, that the wounds heal, that each can sort out priorities and realize that "who done it" isn't nearly as important as "we are all here together, alive, basically healthy and I love all my family very much." Prayers and Purrs on their way, Charleen, Mr. Pumpkin, Aggie Marble, Victor Velcro >Well, there's a problem. Today, after dropping Mandy and I off at >school/work, Rob and Mike, with Mike driving, were in an accident. [quoted text clipped - 29 lines] > >Pam S. still going in and out of shock {{{{Pam}}}} omg, I am so sorry. I am so glad Rob and Mike are okay, but I know how terrifying this has to be for you, and for them as well. Purrs for things to get better for you soon. Ginger-lyn Home Pages: http://www.spiritrealm.com/summer/ http://www.angelfire.com/folk/glsummer (homepage & cats) http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~summer/index.htm (genealogy) http://www.i-love-cats.com/meow/glsummer/ (The Violence Against Animals in Movies Website) > Well, there's a problem. Today, after dropping Mandy and I off at > school/work, Rob and Mike, with Mike driving, were in an accident. [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Pam S. still going in and out of shock Ack, Pam! What a scary accident! I'm so sorry, and I too, recommend the kitten cure whenever you obsess about this. I'm so thankful neither Mike nor Rob nor anyone else were seriously hurt, disabled or killed. Cars can be replaced, even if at great expense, but family members cannot. After this report, I think I'll chuck that latest Geico add in the trash, and stick with expensive but good Allstate insurance! Melissa We still haven't heard back from Geico. However, I went out for the paper and some donuts for breakfast and stopped at two yard sales on the way back. Not only did I get a really good sized glass mixing bowl, but I also may have a car. One of the yard sales was just up the street and I got to talking to the woman having it, and told her about the accident. She mentioned that they want to get rid of their '89 Ford Tempo. We are going to see how it runs by putting one of our adoptive son's batteries in it, and running it. If it runs well, we're buying it for $400. It will work as a second car and, if necessary, as something to use until we can buy another travel car. The owner drove it up until a few months ago when her hubby bought her a Jeep Wagoneer. It isn't pretty, but it will function. Pam S. waiting for later this afternoon to try the car out > We still haven't heard back from Geico. However, I went out for the > paper and some donuts for breakfast and stopped at two yard sales on the [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > Pam S. waiting for later this afternoon to try the car out Whenever one door closes another opens - or a least a window! ;> Hugs, CatNipped > We still haven't heard back from Geico. However, I went out for the > paper and some donuts for breakfast and stopped at two yard sales on the [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > One of the yard sales was just up the street and I got to talking to the > woman having it, and told her about the accident. She mentioned that > they want to get rid of their '89 Ford Tempo. We are going to see how > it runs by putting one of our adoptive son's batteries in it, and [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Pam S. waiting for later this afternoon to try the car out Sounds good, Pam. Hope it turns out well. You can't beat the price-that's cheaper than you'd spend to rent a car for any length of time. I've always been very utilitarian about cars anyway. I never did "get" people who paid more for their cars than I did for my house. Sherry >> We still haven't heard back from Geico. However, I went out for the >> paper and some donuts for breakfast and stopped at two yard sales on [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > > Sherry No kidding! When I bought my 2002 Hyundai brand new I paid $11,000 for it with all the bells and whistles. By that I mean A/C (no way can you drive in the Southern US without air), CD player, tinted windows, etc. When I told my brother what I paid for the car he joked, "Does it have wheels?" He, of course, pays somewhere around $34,000 for a car, and it doesn't have anything more on it than mine does. All I want to do is get from Point A to Point B. Jill >After this report, I think I'll chuck that latest Geico add in the trash, >and stick with expensive but good Allstate insurance! Yes! And stay with Allstate. I've been a happy Allstate customer for years and years, and will never change (unless I can get USAA. lol) Many years ago, when I was a child, my mother had an accident that was the other lady's fault. The other car had Allstate, my mother had a local insurance company, and my mother had to pay. At that time, I thought 'I want Allstate on MY side!', and so I have. They have proven themselves to me over and over as I careen my way over the highways, getting into far too many accidents. Last time, a guy rear-ended me SO hard that he rammed my car into the truck in front of me, and THAT truck into the car in front of him! My car was barely a year old, and the guy had to pay over $10,000 to fix it all - $6000 to fix the car and $4000 to fix me. I love Allstate. Jane - owned and operated by Princess Rita ladyjane@smart.net (Jane) had some very interesting things to say about Re: RememberToadsuck Arkansas?: >>After this report, I think I'll chuck that latest Geico add in the trash, >>and stick with expensive but good Allstate insurance! >Yes! And stay with Allstate. I've been a happy Allstate customer >for years and years, and will never change (unless I can get USAA. lol) We're fortunate enough to have USAA (DFIL was in the Air Force long enough that he qualifies, and DH gets in as a former dependent). I'll keep Allstate in mind if we ever need to switch, though. Signature"The universe is quite robust in design and appears to be doing just fine on its own, incompetent support staff notwithstanding. :-)" - the Dennis formerly known as (evil), MCFL I'm so very sorry to hear about the accident, but I'm so glad Rob and Mike are going to be ok. Lots of healing purrs and best wishes for Rob and Mike and calming hugs for the rest of the family, SignaturePolonca & Soncek > Well, there's a problem. Today, after dropping Mandy and I off at > school/work, Rob and Mike, with Mike driving, were in an accident. [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > Mike were hurt the most, with scrapes, sore muscles and seat belt > bruising. <snip> > Well, there's a problem. Today, after dropping Mandy and I off at > school/work, Rob and Mike, with Mike driving, were in an accident. [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] > > Pam S. still going in and out of shock Wow, Pam! What a major bummer. Purrs and prayers for you all. Sam, closely supervised by Mistletoe > Well, there's a problem. Today, after dropping Mandy and I off at > school/work, Rob and Mike, with Mike driving, were in an accident. > Some one up there loves and/or hates us. They saved Rob and Mike, but > the car is a loss. I'd rather have Rob and Mike. Purrs and prayers for > things to go better for us would be really appreciated right about now. Mega-purrs on the way! Just glad to hear that Ronb and Mike are mostly OK SignatureElise (supervised by Gossamer & Jeeves) pics: http://photos.yahoo.com/dragonandthistle@snet.net > Well, there's a problem. Today, after dropping Mandy and I off at > school/work, Rob and Mike, with Mike driving, were in an accident. What a relief Mike and Rob are safe and not too badly injured! Bummer about the van, seems you have gruesome luck with vans. Purrs for all of you. As to Toad Suck, since I can't go there myself, and I"ve already attended my annual RPCA get-together, is there anything I can do to help you folk get there anyway? Yowie > What a relief Mike and Rob are safe and not too badly injured! Bummer about > the van, seems you have gruesome luck with vans. Purrs for all of you. > > As to Toad Suck, since I can't go there myself, and I"ve already attended my > annual RPCA get-together, is there anything I can do to help you folk get > there anyway? Thank you. You don't know how grateful I am to Mike for gunning the gas and getting the front passenger seat out of the way. That car caved in the passenger side by about 3.5 feet. Rob would have been killed had Mike not gunned it. I suspect that he's getting tired of me thanking him for saving Rob's life, but I don't care. As far as I'm concerned. Mike is a hero. On another note. Charles, a sorta foster son, has told me that he'll give us up to $400 to help get us to Toadsuck. It may be possible for us to get there after all. We'll see, but I'm not going to count on any thing. BTW, I'm never going to buy another Fodor's guide book again. I bought one for the southern states on the 18th. I think it was a way of telling the evil spirits that it was time to make the accident happen. Pam S. who believes in evil spirits and knocks on wood > > What a relief Mike and Rob are safe and not too badly injured! Bummer about > > the van, seems you have gruesome luck with vans. Purrs for all of you. [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > him for saving Rob's life, but I don't care. As far as I'm concerned. > Mike is a hero. He definitely is a hero to have had thesense and presence of mind to do the smart thing and not panic and slam on the brake like most people would have done. Please tell him that you're not the only one to think he is a hero. > On another note. Charles, a sorta foster son, has told me that he'll > give us up to $400 to help get us to Toadsuck. It may be possible for > us to get there after all. We'll see, but I'm not going to count on any > thing. Yay! I doubt we'll be able to make it all the way from Houston, but I'm happy you may get the chance to go. If you do you know we'll want pictures! ;> > BTW, I'm never going to buy another Fodor's guide book again. I bought > one for the southern states on the 18th. I think it was a way of > telling the evil spirits that it was time to make the accident happen. I don't blame you! > Pam S. who believes in evil spirits and knocks on wood Hugs, CatNipped who also believes! >Well, there's a problem. Today, after dropping Mandy and I off at >school/work, Rob and Mike, with Mike driving, were in an accident. Glad to hear they're alright. Purrs for everyone involved and those who are worrying about them SignatureSteve Touchstone, faithful servant of Sammy and Little Bit stouchst@JUNKsirinet.net [remove Junk for email] Home Page: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/index.html Cat Pix: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/animals.html Yikes! I just got to this, I'm behind. What a shock! I'm so sorry about your van and vacation plans, but relieved that Mike and Rob are ok. Hugs and purrs, -- Britta "There is no snooze button on a cat who wants breakfast." -- Unknown Check out pictures of Vino at: http://photos.yahoo.com/badwilson click on the Vino album > Well, there's a problem. Today, after dropping Mandy and I off at > school/work, Rob and Mike, with Mike driving, were in an accident. [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > away. Mike and Rob are both still in a sort of state of shock. > We're borrowing Mandy's boyfriend's Mother's van, as Geico refuses to > pay for a rental after my accident three years ago. > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > Rob are each blaming each other. I think I've experienced every > emotion there is. I was at work when I got the call saying they were > at the hospital. > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Pam S. still going in and out of shock |
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