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Post by Apple on Dec 28, 2013 12:56:31 GMT -5
Value Buy: the wheel came off a moving trailer, flew up in the air and come down near me. The wheel buzz sawed the front end of my van. It was the tire and the rim. 3' diameter. I was on a 2 lane highway 55 speed limit. I was going east, truck was going west. No median between the lanes. Damn, I thought it was retread, and that was bad enough, but the whole thing? Just glad you are ok. |
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Post by 8 Bit WWBG on Dec 28, 2013 12:58:42 GMT -5
I'm so sorry swamp! Feel better!
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Post by milee on Dec 28, 2013 13:00:52 GMT -5
So have you figured out to how parlay this into some tiny advantage?
Not having to do stuff around the house and/or getting out of social outings you want to skip for a few days comes to mind. Be creative.  I have a bruise on my boob from the seatbelt. He's going to rub it for me. Oh, yes, very helpful.  Hate to break it to you, but your DH is better at finding a way to work the situation to his advantage than you are. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 28, 2013 13:04:51 GMT -5
Wait, who is rubbing your boob While DH is at work?
I so hope you are better soon, and so thankful it wasn't worse!
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Post by Jake 48 on Dec 28, 2013 13:49:07 GMT -5
Glad your OK,  |
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Post by Tennesseer on Dec 28, 2013 13:50:10 GMT -5
Swamp-at least you will not have to wear your disappointing FitBit for a while.
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Post by kilroy on Dec 28, 2013 14:06:10 GMT -5
Well, everyone's already said what I wanted to, which was "Holy c**p!" and glad you're (relatively) OK.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 28, 2013 14:08:57 GMT -5
Dang woman. Take care of yourself! My late-DH's friend's mother was driving here locally one day and a ladder fell off of a truck at highway speed. The ladder came through her windshield and decapitated her. I always avoid following work trucks since that. Dang.....  |
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Post by Knee Deep in Water Chloe on Dec 28, 2013 14:13:57 GMT -5
Yikes! Not a fantastic way to end the year, but I'm so glad it wasn't worse.
Feel better soon!
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Post by swamp on Dec 28, 2013 14:41:12 GMT -5
Wait, who is rubbing your boob While DH is at work? |
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Post by swamp on Dec 28, 2013 14:42:19 GMT -5
I have a bruise on my boob from the seatbelt. He's going to rub it for me. Oh, yes, very helpful. Hate to break it to you, but your DH is better at finding a way to work the situation to his advantage than you are. He will be taking out the garbage, doing the laundry, and fixing me dinner tonight. |
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Post by Jaguar on Dec 28, 2013 14:54:13 GMT -5
Oh, yes, very helpful. Hate to break it to you, but your DH is better at finding a way to work the situation to his advantage than you are. He will be taking out the garbage, doing the laundry, and fixing me dinner tonight.
Well that is nice.
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Post by swamp on Dec 28, 2013 15:07:54 GMT -5
So I am borrowing my dads truck until my car is fixed or I get a new one (whether or not it's is totaled is up for debate right now. The fire wall is damaged is its probably totaled). First I had to break off the 6 inches of ice on it. Then the gas tank was almost empty. And the inspection expired 4 months ago.  |
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Post by Jaguar on Dec 28, 2013 15:29:56 GMT -5
Oh geez, sorry not what you need at this time. But it will get you from point A to B for a little while, I hope.
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Post by Gardening Grandma on Dec 28, 2013 15:32:57 GMT -5
So glad you weren't seriously hurt. It sucks that it was your new car, but the car can be replaced. Take care of yourself.
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Dec 28, 2013 16:05:40 GMT -5
Aw, Swamp, this sucks. But you can (and will) get another vehicle. No way we can replace Swamp. |
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Post by Opti on Dec 28, 2013 16:18:21 GMT -5
Glad you are OK Swamp and sorry it had to be this vehicle instead
of the one you had wanted trashed.
Thank you for posting more details on the accident as I was
wondering how it happened and whether it was an entire tire,
retread, and how it ended up in your path. Glad to hear it hit the
van instead of coming through the windshield.
Did you even have time to think or say 'Oh shit!' before it hit
tha van?
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Post by violagirl on Dec 28, 2013 17:47:10 GMT -5
I am always wary behind any truck with anything in the back or behind landscaping trucks. Once I was just about to pass one and the entire rear wheel fell off it. I'm sure it scared the guy driving the truck, but having a tire and a bunch of metal come flying at you while you have no where to go to get away is scary. Fortunately there was no one travelling too close behind me when I slammed my brakes on in the middle of the highway. I was happy to know that I didn't react by jerking the wheel.
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Post by Waffle on Dec 28, 2013 17:58:10 GMT -5
Swamp - Wow! that was way too close. Glad you weren't more seriously hurt. I'm curious - what happened to the truck that lost it's tire ? How about the truck driver - is he ok?
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Post by swamp on Dec 28, 2013 18:14:02 GMT -5
Swamp - Wow! that was way too close. Glad you weren't more seriously hurt. I'm curious - what happened to the truck that lost it's tire ? How about the truck driver - is he ok? The truck driver didn't even know the wheel came off his trailer. He was pulled over a few miles down the road. |
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Post by Jaguar on Dec 28, 2013 18:20:51 GMT -5
Swamp - Wow! that was way too close. Glad you weren't more seriously hurt. I'm curious - what happened to the truck that lost it's tire ? How about the truck driver - is he ok? The truck driver didn't even know the wheel came off his trailer. He was pulled over a few miles down the road.
Holy crap he didn't even know. 
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Post by Timberwolf on Dec 28, 2013 18:27:37 GMT -5
Doesn't your insurance Co. provide you with a rental vehicle? It's good that your Dad's truck is available but a rental might have been a good way to see what type of vehicle you might want for a replacement.
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Post by swamp on Dec 28, 2013 18:32:34 GMT -5
Doesn't your insurance Co. provide you with a rental vehicle? It's good that your Dad's truck is available but a rental might have been a good way to see what type of vehicle you might want for a replacement. They provide me with a compact car. With 2 kids and all the snow we get, um, no. My parents leave for FL in 2 weeks, then I will have their Equinox. I will have it until the end of April, so I'm in no hurry to do something. The rental is only for 30 days. I know I'm getting to get another Honda odyssey if I have to replace it. |
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Post by Timberwolf on Dec 28, 2013 18:39:44 GMT -5
Oh, that's stinks. It's good you know you want another Honda, that will make it easier come replacement time.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 28, 2013 18:41:35 GMT -5
Doesn't your insurance Co. provide you with a rental vehicle? It's good that your Dad's truck is available but a rental might have been a good way to see what type of vehicle you might want for a replacement. They provide me with a compact car. With 2 kids and all the snow we get, um, no. My parents leave for FL in 2 weeks, then I will have their Equinox. I will have it until the end of April, so I'm in no hurry to do something. The rental is only for 30 days. I know I'm getting to get another Honda odyssey if I have to replace it. the other driver's insurance company should provide you with a comparable vehicle to the one involved in the accident. I had an insurance company try that on me when I drove a minivan. made them provide a minivan rental. |
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Post by swamp on Dec 28, 2013 18:45:27 GMT -5
They provide me with a compact car. With 2 kids and all the snow we get, um, no. My parents leave for FL in 2 weeks, then I will have their Equinox. I will have it until the end of April, so I'm in no hurry to do something. The rental is only for 30 days. I know I'm getting to get another Honda odyssey if I have to replace it. the other driver's insurance company should provide you with a comparable vehicle to the one involved in the accident. I had an insurance company try that on me when I drove a minivan. made them provide a minivan rental. You're right. They should. I don't want to fight. This is stressful enough and I'm juggling too many balls right now with the rest of my life. I'm going to take the path of least resistance and drive my parents vehicles. They're fine with it. They don't need 2 vehicles. My mom rarely drives anymore so dad planned on selling the truck anyway. The equinox would just sit in the garage when they're in FL for 3 months. |
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Post by Jaguar on Dec 28, 2013 18:54:19 GMT -5
the other driver's insurance company should provide you with a comparable vehicle to the one involved in the accident. I had an insurance company try that on me when I drove a minivan. made them provide a minivan rental. You're right. They should. I don't want to fight. This is stressful enough and I'm juggling too many balls right now with the rest of my life. I'm going to take the path of least resistance and drive my parents vehicles. They're fine with it. They don't need 2 vehicles. My mom rarely drives anymore so dad planned on selling the truck anyway. The equinox would just sit in the garage when they're in FL for 3 months.
Yeah I agree with you Swamp. You need to heal now.
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Post by 973beachbum on Dec 28, 2013 20:41:03 GMT -5
I was at the hospital yesterday myself with DH so I didn't see this. I hope you are feeling better. Hip pain is the worst.  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2013 9:31:19 GMT -5
also remember to replace any carseats/booster seats that were in your car (which should also be paid for by the other insurance company). |
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Post by vonna on Dec 29, 2013 10:12:37 GMT -5
How are you feeling today, swamp?
Remember, you can be honest with us, but still milk it at home!!  |
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