the end of an era…

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not quite three months after i wrote about celebrating our 15th anniversary, i may have to say goodbye to her forever.
around 7:30 this morning, the black range rover i was following up the hill came to a sudden and unexpected stop. i wasn’t going very fast and i wasn’t too close, but i was close enough to not have enough room to bring her to a stop before this happened:

not a good morning

i slammed on the brakes, i tried to swerve to avoid impact (into oncoming traffic, so it’s probably good i didn’t succeed). instead of a near-miss, i heard an awful noise and saw a whole lot of blue hood where there shouldn’t have been any.
the car’s been towed away, i’ve been to the doctor because my leg and arms are sore, i’ve picked up a rental car and i’m just about to leave to go meet with the insurance company. i’m petrified of what they’re going to say. absolutely petrified. all the horrible ICBC stories i’ve heard during my life are coming to mind as i anticipate this meeting.
i’m still a little shocky and prone to unexpected tears. thank goodness my boss let me go home and christopher is being his wonderful, supportive self while i alternately break down and then swear a blue streak.
well, at least it’s sunny out. *shrug*

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6 Thoughts on “the end of an era…”

  1. filmgoerjuan on July 25, 2007 at 16:04 said:

    I miss the Hessiemobile already :(

  2. ~Heather W~ on July 25, 2007 at 17:28 said:

    Oh no! I never got to meet the Hessiemobile! Here’s to painless recoveries!

  3. jim on July 25, 2007 at 19:54 said:

    huge hugs heather! and don’t worry, it will all work out, and i for one can relate that i’ve never had a “horror story” with icbc or any of the other insurers i’ve had to make a claim with. and thank goodness you hit something almost indestructable, doubt your insurance will be on the hook as far as the other vehicle is concerned for little more than a bit of paint. and, if you’ve been with icbc 10 years or more accident-free, they’ll likely not raise your rates based on this one event.
    one bright side, it would seem your precious D70 survived working just fine.

  4. col on July 26, 2007 at 00:01 said:

    *hugs* glad you’re okay!

  5. -j. on July 26, 2007 at 09:05 said:

    Oh, Heather, I’m so sorry…but I too am glad you’re okay. *If* indeed she has given her little life for you, no end could have been more noble. Take care of yourself, feel better soon, and please let me know if you need anything.

  6. shy me on July 26, 2007 at 10:28 said:

    oh i so hope everything works out ok :/

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