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Old 03-22-2008, 08:12 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Default After Path Car Accident (so no Marshall ride)

Jeff and I had pulled out of the Path at about 845-9 pm and were heading east on First.... when "happy f*%$#*ing idiot couple" decided to make a left turn from the FAR right hand lane to go shove their faces with McDonalds. It happened so fast that I couldn't even hit my brakes....and I nailed them HARD. The police report will reflect the obvious...but my car is in bad shape. My arms are really scuffed up from the air bags, Jeff is okay since his hands were down. I'm pretty depressed about the whole thing and keep thinking what I could have done to prevent it...obviously nothing but it still bums me out.

Thanks to Dino for coming to check on us twice... it was a crappy situation for sure.
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Old 03-22-2008, 08:14 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Wow, sad to hear that. You will feel better as the memory gets older.
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Old 03-22-2008, 08:24 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Bummer, sorry to hear about that. Thank goodness nobody was seriously injured. Does your neck hurt?
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Old 03-22-2008, 08:34 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Wow. Crazy. Do you drive an Element? I saw an Element getting towed away down by the McDs.

Glad to hear you're not seriously injured and can tell us about it today.
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Old 03-22-2008, 08:46 AM   #5 (permalink)
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whoa...my wife mentioned she heard sirens and then it stopped...hope you're ok
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Old 03-22-2008, 08:54 AM   #6 (permalink)
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that sucks kel! hopefully things get better quick for ya.
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Old 03-22-2008, 08:59 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Glad to hear you are both good, hope your arms get better real soon. Julia and I drove by and saw you and Jeff and your car being towed. We returned to see if you needed anything you two were gone.

Hope you get your car back soon.

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Old 03-22-2008, 09:01 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Yeh that was us with the Black Element
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Old 03-22-2008, 09:04 AM   #9 (permalink)
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sorry to hear about that accidents suck! hope everything comes out as best it can.
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Old 03-22-2008, 09:17 AM   #10 (permalink)
 
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Sorry to hear about that... hope you are OK. Black cars are hard to see at night. Dark Blue and charcoal gray ones too. PIA to keep them clean also. Everything shows, including swirl marks and dust. I used to enjoy pride of ownership in my cars, but found it a losing battle here in So Cal. Everyone else f*cks with your car when it's nice. They key the paint or put dings in the door panels because everyone is in a hurry and thinking "me, me, me". If I drive a POS, they leave it alone, plus then I don't worry about it or stress out if it gets dinged or scratched. It's just transportation, it's no longer an extension of me.
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Old 03-22-2008, 09:48 AM   #11 (permalink)
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Considering that Mickey D's chemically engineers their food to enhance it's addictive potential, all locations should be considered dangerous. Seriously though aside from the obvious discomfort I hope all those integrated safety systems did their job and kept either of you from serious injury, get well soon.
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Old 03-22-2008, 10:11 AM   #12 (permalink)
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I did see the Element driving home from the Path. The car can always be replaced, but lives and body parts can't. I'm thankful that you and Jeff are ok. Get well soon!
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Old 03-22-2008, 11:09 AM   #13 (permalink)
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wow that sucks eh.... glad to hear you guys are ok
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Old 03-22-2008, 11:19 AM   #14 (permalink)
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Rental car is an 08 4 door Silverado...Hurkey Creek is still a go at least!!
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Old 03-22-2008, 11:39 AM   #15 (permalink)
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Glad you are ok!
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Old 03-22-2008, 12:13 PM   #16 (permalink)
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First, I'm glad that everyone is apparently OK, and I hope any bikes you may have had with you are also alright


This adds a whole new meaning to all the pre-sale posts that said "The Path sale is dangerous to my wallet!" Good luck getting everything fixed/replaced.
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Old 03-22-2008, 12:20 PM   #17 (permalink)
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We were looking for you this morning. Robert told us you guys were in an accident. I'm so glad to hear you two weren't seriously hurt. The car can be replaced.
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Old 03-22-2008, 12:21 PM   #18 (permalink)
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I have heard of some people creating excuses to get out of going riding but Damn... All you had to do was not wake up in the morning...


Sorry to hear, I hate accidents especially when friends are involved. Good to hear that everyone is ok, a car is a car and can easily be replaced, no worries there.

If you guys need anything let me know
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Old 03-22-2008, 12:26 PM   #19 (permalink)
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Kelley, we are glad you guys are safe, and dont get down on yourself for someone elses mistake,

see you later.
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