Sally's GF3 thread

[cavemanrich]

Sally.
I'm soooooo glad nothing more severe happened to you and DH.
Remember,,, automobiles can be replaced. People cant.

 

[NanaK]

Glad you had fun at the festival.
So sorry about the car. Thankful you two are ok.
I know it was scary.

 

[Sally PB]

automobiles can be replaced. People cant.

As I've said many times, it's just stuff.

I know it was scary.

That's just it, there wasn't time to be scared! No "oh crap, there's a deer!" One fraction of a second we were looking at pavement, one fraction of a second later, BOOM!

I think I would have handled the situation differently had I been driving. Not that I wouldn't have hit the deer -- I don't think anyone could have missed it or stopped -- but I would have been shaking and much more frazzled afterward.

Today is deal with insurance day. The few times I've talked with my agent, she's been friendly and helpful.

 

[Sally PB]

I got the ball rolling on getting the car fixed or totaled. At first glance, we were pretty sure it would be totaled, but hubby looked a little closer and thinks.... maybe not...? We had it towed to a local collision repair shop. I'm waiting to find out what they think.

Everyone I talked to -- insurance agent, claims person, repair place -- was very nice and helpful. Yeah, I know, I've already paid the insurance company beaucoup bucks, so they should be nice. But it is a much easier process when they are pleasant, glad you're ok, and walk you through step-by-step what you need to do and who you need to call.

Even the hold music wasn't bad. Nice, bouncy, sort of reggae, and not the horrible low-fi muzak you often get.

 

[Sally PB]

Oh, one cool thing I saw while we were waiting for the State Trooper and the tow truck... the ditch beside the highway was sparkling with fireflies! There must have been thousands of them out there.

I think they came to visit and try to cheer up our car... we named it Firefly when we got it.

Yes, all of out cars have/have had names.