If I could turn back time

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Registered: 05-25-2004
If I could turn back time
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Mon, 09-20-2004 - 6:32pm
If I could turn back time. If I could find a way. I would have parked my 99 Nissan Sentra in a different parking place on that day.

Because....

I now have a car that will not operate. The back passenger side door is jammed and partly crushed. The back side of the car is smashed in. The back portion of the bumper is dislodged. I wasn't in the car. It was parked. No witnesses. No nothing.

It looks as if some BIG truck/SUV has run its tires across the side of my car. Instead of paint residue, it is rubber.

It was Friday afternoon, I left work. On my way to the Y, I noticed a terrible sound coming from the back portion of my car. You know, looks can be deceiving. The back end looks perfectly fine until you round the corner to the passenger side. I was taken back by what I saw.

I took my car by to a local tire shop. Nothing was rubbing the tire. The tire and wheel near the mangled mess are actually untouched. So, where was the noise coming from? I still don't know. However, I continued to drive the car. Actually, I didn't drive over 45 mph because I feared my bumper would fly off. Sunday, it decided that it wasn't going to perform for me anymore. :(

You know, I thought being shot in the butt wouldn't affect your head. Goes to show you what I know.

People's reactions, well, they are worth mentioning. Like the tire shop guy..."Whoa!" The police woman, "M'mm honey. Somebody had to know they hit your car!"

Now, I'll be playing..."Meet your insurance deductible" and "Let's drive a rental car!"

But, that's okay. I mean, all weekend, I tried to come up with senerios that were much worse than mine, so I could not feel so down.

You know, I never knew how busy rental car places can be. This morning, I stood alone in the rental car agency for what seemed forever. Everyone had someone with them except me. Well, I stand to correct myself. The one round looking guy was alone. Yeah, the one who was just told by his insurance company that they were droping him. I wanted to cry like a little girl. (I'm saying it like Arnold would). I didn't cry BTW.

They gave me this huge car to drive. I'm not a big car person BTW. I feel like Noah on Noah's Ark. I'm driving this HUGE 2005 Dodge Magnum. Yes, I've already been asked if it has a "hammie."

You know what? People respect you in a bigger car. In my Sentra, I had no respect. Today, nobody was pulling out in front of me. Of course, I guess nobody wanted to pull out in front of Noah's Ark. LOL Unless you want hammie all over your butt, don't pull out in front of Noah!

Okay, I'll be navigating the Ark over to the Y tonight. Wish me luck.

Take care,

rj

rj

Franco Harris of the Pittsburgh Steelers in 197

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Tue, 09-21-2004 - 8:26pm

(((((( Bug ))))))


I'm so sorry to hear about your car, but I am SOOOOO glad you weren't in it at the time.


Huggles,

Robin

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Tue, 09-21-2004 - 8:55pm
Hey Thanks!

You know, I'm poor and a bit on the dumb side as well. Anyway, as you have already read, they gave me this new car for a rental. It is probably the nicest car I've ever driven. ( I still miss my Sentra though) Okay, I took off in it yesterday evening and forgot to lock the doors. The doors automatically lock! The automatic door locks scared me! LOL Here I am driving this HUGE car and ZAP! I thought I would surely come out of my skin! LOL

Tonight after ariving home from night class, I locked the doors to go check my mail. When I came back to the car, I pressed the little unlock button. I noticed the headlights on. I thought- OMG! I left the headlights on! I checked them. They were on the OFF position! I wanted to freak out, but I contained myself. After a couple of minutes of sweating bullets, the headlights dim off. This can't be good for my already slight mental condition. LOL

You know, no wonder people looked at me as if I were a nut when I exclaimed how I had power windows and a cup holder in my Sentra. :)

Did you know on the car key there's a red panic button? I wonder if that means that I press that when I have a panic attack and some soothing music will play? LOL

Take care,

rj :)

rj

Franco Harris of the Pittsburgh Steelers in 197

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Tue, 09-21-2004 - 9:39pm
LOL... rj..... if that red spot (panic button) does work for that (panic attack) let

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Tue, 09-21-2004 - 11:27pm
I am so sorry about your car, I am glad you weren't around when it happened. You are so funny when you talk about all that technology in your rental car, its cool though isn't it? Just when you think you've seen it all, they do something better. Don't get too spoiled, that cup holder in your Sentra might not be good enough for you anymore!Hugs, and glad to see you here again, Sandra

Sandr

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Tue, 09-21-2004 - 11:45pm
LOL, RJ,

Be carefull that it is not an ejection button incase you are about to crash.

That would give a whole new meaning to "The Mile High Club".

My Mom got a brand new car and the seats heat up. She thought she was going to give my a pleasant suprise and heat my seat for me, well I panicked and thought I was messing my pants!

She won't ever heat my seat now without warning me. lol

Take care,

I hope everythings works out.

Laurie
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Tue, 09-21-2004 - 11:57pm
Messing your pants! You know Laurie, you would NEVER know you were a comedian! You completely crack me up, I need to come to a show....hugs, Sandra

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Wed, 09-22-2004 - 10:49am

((((((((((((((rj))))))))))))))) How awful! I'm glad you weren't in the car. I hope it can be repaired quickly, properly, and without too much hassle. Welcome back btw, we've missed you.


Hugs!


~C

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Registered: 05-25-2004
Wed, 09-22-2004 - 7:50pm
Thanks Courtney!

:) rj

rj

Franco Harris of the Pittsburgh Steelers in 197

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Wed, 09-22-2004 - 9:30pm

You are quite welcome. :)


BTW ~ CYE!!!


Hugs!


~C

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