[LisaM]

Stupid me was only about 3 miles from home, at about 7 a.m., going from the dirt to pavement, accelerating GENTLY cuz the speed limit changes from 25 to 50 there, and I hit a patch of ice which decides to FLING me around in a big circle and I hit a pole AND a street sign, crunching the passenger side of my truck.

I guess I should be thankful I flung around. Otherwise I'd have hit on the drivers side...so if there's a bright side to be found, that's it I suppose. But man, does this STINK!

Guy at the collision shop said it probably wouldn't have happened if I'd have had my truck in all wheel drive, cuz when the truck is in 2WD, it's REAR wheel drive and many ppl don't know that (I sure didn't, but I do NOW!). I had absolutely NO control over the dang thing, once it started to slide, and it's only a 2-lane street, so it's not like there was a lot of ROOM to correct the skid anyway. Sigh.....they spaced the light pole and the street sign JUST far enough apart to have one hit above my front tire, and one just before my back so the damage is to my front tire and fender (took the tire off the rim and maybe some suspension damage) and the back quarter panel, and blew out the back cargo window, and crunched it all up back there. Collission guy said about $5000-$6000 or so. And no, I don't have rental car insuracne and I'm BROKE and also have a $500 deductible and my insurance won't cover the tow either, so this will end up costing me about $2000 out of my pocket. I hit HARD too! ONce I hit pavement, I swear my tires must have grabbed and accelerated me, cuz it was one hell of a BANG!

I'm so angry with myself. But I'm driving a pretty Grand Prix for a couple weeks. I'm just totally afraid I'll smash it, so I'm in the slow lane driving like my 80 year old grandma!

[moose53]

((((((Lisa)))))),

You're right -- that does



Don't go blaming yourself for this (unless you were out there last night pouring a pitcherful of cold water on the street). They make the cars and trucks out of tissue paper now anyways -- seems like the slower you go, the more damage there is to the vehicle.

Maybe you're supposed to be seen driving a Gran Prix sometime during the next two weeks 'cause Hollywood is looking for **YOU**

I hope this doesn't kick up your RSD. Take it easy over the next few days. Hugs.


Barb

[dreambeliever128]

It sounds like you hit hard girl. I hope you don't see any after effects of the accident. Hopefully you won't go into any flareups.

I'm glad your safe.
Ada

[Diamond Lil]

Hello LisaM: Sorry to hear about your accident, but relieved to hear you are OK. Those high deductibles can really hit you in the wallet if you have an accident. Just try not to get too stressed out, you don't want a flare. Regards, Lil

[LMJunior]

I am so sorry to hear that you were in accident. Accidents are so scarey. I sure hope you are ok Take Care Lisa.

Laraine

[InHisHands]

(((hugs))) I am so glad you are okay!!

[Brokenwings]

Hi Lisa--Gosh, that just sucks...no other way to put it! Well, hopefully, you are ok! That sounded really SCAREY...

Brokenwings

[emilys gramma]

this mornings weather was horrible..one minute we had nothing but large puddles, big puddles,and then all of a sudden bammmm white out, snow all over, and no visibility.....
...i am sorry that you were in an accident.............but at least you were not injured........however, i hope that when you got home you took a nice long hot/warm bath to help ease the muscle aches...........tomorrow will be the big test....usually after an accident the next day hurts worse than the day of the crash..............
big gentle hugs to you

[frogga]

huge hugs - that really sucks

thinking of you!

Love FRxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx