manic monday…on tuesday…
I started my evaluations yesterday for my disability job placement. I’ve been waiting anxiously for this since this past November. I was originally scheduled for May but someone dropped out and they moved me up, yay!! Things went fairly well, I wasn’t frazzling’, thank you Nanner, *wink* and I think my scores were decent since I found that the tests were not very difficult. It remains to be seen, though. Everything was going great until this morning…
My day started early, the alarm didn’t piss me off too much and I checked the weather. Looking good! A bit cool but comfortable with some dampness in the air from the overnight weather change. Nice and sunny as well. I left early to be at the evaluation center so that I could stop for some quick breakfast and then hit the road across the Greater N.O. bridge to start my day. I was looking forward to the testing actually.
Then disaster strikes, I was cruising northbound on a 4 lane avenue with a dividing median in the right hand lane. The traffic was a bit heavy and it wast slowing some here and there but not too badly. As I was approaching a red light and starting to coast in to stop I noticed the humongous suv in the left hand lane had to slow down as his lane was getting jammed to the light. My lane however was clear all the way to the light about a block ahead. Suddenly the humongous suv stopped to let some dirtwad cut across from a U-turn lane that wanted to go all the way straight across both lanes into a driveway, I couldn’t see him though, did I mention that there was a HUMONGOUS suv in the way? Well there was, seriously.
Mr. Dirtwad decided to GO for it without being able to see past the HUMONGOUS fukkin’ suv and pulled across MY lane with no warning. The street was damp, I slammed the brakes, Mr Dirtwad finally saw me and hit his brakes, but it was too late!! I slid into and under the right front bumper of his F ound O n R oad D ead pickup truck and buckled his right front wheel underneath. My left front headlight and fender and hood crumpled with a sickening crunch and a boom that was startling. Amazingly, no one rearended me. I was very surprised my airbag didn’t pop! I was shaken a bit and I could see the guy in the truck pull out his cell and dial 911 so I didn’t bother. Here’s a peek at the damage:
Notice the white scar on the hood in the picture
above, that’s where his front bumper was sitting
on top of my poor car! Bastard!
Amazingly all the lights still work! Even
though they are badly smashed! hehe.
Now comes the part that seriously pissed me off. Mr. Dirtwad, and now I also noticed he had Mrs. Dirtwad with him in the truck, did not bother to get out and ASK me if I was ok. It was so obviously his fault and I couldn’t believe that they were so callous. It took lots of restraint to keep from taking a tire iron to his closed window and beating him across the face with it, just for that. I was already pissed because he had STUPIDLY caused the accident and now the bastard was going to ignore me? But, I also knew there were police on the way and they don’t take kindly to you beating people to a pulp with tire irons, even when it’s well deserved.
Sooooo, I sat there, and I sat there and I sat there some more, waiting 35 minutes for the cops, all the while amusing myself with the KILLER traffic jam that was caused. It was backed up for a couple of miles at least and we had both lanes blocked. The drivers started going over the curb on each side of us to get around the scene and then rubbernecked as they passed. A couple of pricks got pissed and yelled shit that I think meant to move the vehicles out of the way but there was no way I was moving an INCH until the police showed up. I was going to make sure that Mr. Dirtwad got the blame he deserved with no way to wriggle out. Those asses were greeted with hearty middle fingers and a foul curse on their mothers graves for all eternity.
Finally the cop shows up, he asks a couple of questions, then had us move the vehicles. That’s when I realized my hood was under his bumper. As I backed up, his truck dropped down, and then I noticed how badly his wheel was buckled under. I smiled, that truck was going nowhere on its own!! Hell yeah, my car kicked his trucks ass!! And my car seemed to drive just fine. Or so I thought, later on in the day I discovered that the impact had damaged my waterpump and it was now losing water as fast as you could pour it in. Wonderful! It cost me over $200 to get it repaired but I’m going to force his insurance to pay for it as well as all the other damage. I used to write repair estimates when I had my body shop, I know a few ways to get extra money that most people don’t think about, they never offer it up, but it’s there if you tell them you expect it.
And now, instead of being early to my evaluation I was over a half an hour late! Thankfully the nice people there were very understanding, possibly because I had called ahead and warned them that I would be late in arriving. My testing went very well and they allowed me to makeup the lost time today so I’m all caught up. Yay!
That was my Monday, err Tuesday rather, how was yours?
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Bastard’s lucky you’re okay! Glad your test went well!! *hugs*
Take it easy tomorrow, huh?
*poink*
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G’nite, Sev
Seven, I’m just glad you weren’t hurt when that big Dirtwad pulled that stupid move. I can’t believe how inconsiderate people are. The fact that he didn’t even ASK how you were. WHAT A DICK!!! I hope he has to pay out the wazoo! Anyhow, good luck with EVERYTHING!!! xox
I’ve heards some real good tales to get out of tests and homework in my days of teaching, but really throwing yourself into the pqath of other vehicles is a bit much
Glad you’re ok, I hate those SUVs, and 4×4s of any size. I mean who really needs them in the UK? they take up two parking spaces, drift over the narrow road lanes… In the UK they should be banned unless you can prove you actually NEED one.
oooh PS loved the mailbox pictures
I hate car accidents, I am so glad that you are ok. Great job on the testing! *smooches*
Sounds like you had fun and you didn’t get yelled at or the cold shoulder for your “pissy” attitude…
…I was somewhat sick. C got all cold-shouldered because I was supposedly being a bitch, but that goes in today’s post…Only good thing from yesterday: I bought a new corset!!!!
Congrats on the testing!
Idiot pulling out when he can’t see around the suv…should be charged with reckless endangerment, attempted vehicular manslaughter, etc. That’s just stupid! He could have seriously hurt not only you…But what if it were a family, with kids in the car…He should go to jail, for a long time!
You going to have the guy’s insurance replace your air bag too? I mean if it should have gone off and didn’t, you’ll need a new one, right?!
Some accidents, are just accidents…Some are stupidity, and those should be punished to the full extent of the law! I hope his wife gave him an earful and he sleeps on the couch or in a motel until after he gets out of jail.
Jeez! vindictive, aren’t I?
I hate car accidents too. I hurt my thumb really bad last summer. You acn’t even imagine all the things you do with a thumb until you hurt it.
Glad your ok, Se7en…hugs and a kiss on your boo boo’s.;)
Awww, your poor Buick!!!! You are my brutha, mine’s a Regal.
I’m so glad you weren’t hurt and thrilled your car kicked his truck’s ass! I hope for a much greater rest of the week for you!
Lois
you hit him from behind, it is never cut and dry, do you have witnesses?
draw it out so the cops and or the judge gets HOW the damge happened and how he HAD to cut you off to make the damge appear the way it. The coyrts will unfortunately value hios story equal to yours and he has yet to admit it.
do your homework to make sure you get what you want, been there dude
Had a couple where my drawings turned the case around, after first it being my fault
Hope you feel ok as well, in the end, we want you around
Well at least you were un hurt, and the car is drivable, thats a bonus! Airbags do not deploy at less than 10mph, perhaps you slowed before you hit, it would be a good idea to have it tested, They are supposed to work 100% for 12 years, but you never can tell.
OH OW my neck!! OMG, my back!! I’m hurt, I’m hurt!
The Dirtwad didn’t get out of his vehicle because he was afraid you would beat him down with a tire iron. Which, I guess, was the plan. So he wasn’t being mean; just smart.
Glad you unhurt, Sev.
Hey, I know this great intern in chiropractic school that can really help you out.
Glad that you R OK, and those Buiks are tough, my parents had a huge one for years, with a 450 under the hood, man it was fast. Not that I had personal experience mind you.
Awww, shit. That crap sucks. Accidents are scary business, even moreso when the other person is an ass. I’m really glad you’re okay. I had to laugh when you said you smiled at how his wheel was pushed up under his vehicle. I’m also glad your testing went well, were you able to concentrate?
I t-boned a guy once who didn’t think stop signs were applicable to everybody. He was really worried about me, as well he should’ve been since my car was crinkled up like a used tissue, he was mostly horrified because he said I looked like his ex-girlfriend and he thought he had “ran” into her.
ROAD RAGE! hee hee
Really, man, that sucks. At least it was his fault.
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sorry…distracted by James Hetfield…mmmm.
*poink*
That is the third car accident story I’ve heard since Monday.
I’m ascared.
I’m glad you’re okay, and I hope that jackass pays through the nose.
Asshole drivers suck! It would have been a good sight to see that tire iron smashing his window. Good attitude though!
Four words describe my Monday !
FUCKING SNOW IN APRIL
Good to hear testing is going well though Sev
Murphy strikes again this week WTF?!? Murph on steroids?
That sucks about the car damage!
Glad you feel good about the testing though - I’ve a feeling you’re gonna do just fine!
Angel= hi doll!! yeah, i’m ok!! *hugs&~!! and will do!
Last Girl= yeah that sucked, the woman in the truck was only 5 feet away from me while we sat there and could have easily asked me if I were ok by merely rolling down her window…
Noonie= I’ve experienced roads in the U.K. and I know what you mean, many areas are narrow and even just one lane! Thanks about the mailbox pics, but the program is having some problems and seems to display only 10% of the time….
Brighton= thanks hon!! *xoxo’s*~!
tCj= i’ve been yelled at lots,
and It don’t bother me much…. 
a corset? hmmmm hehe
Micki= there are many devices involved in making airbags deploy, and just replacing the bag assembly itself may not fix the issue. Besides in my situation there was probably a better chance that the bag would have injured me rather than the crash itself. yeah, you sweet vindictive thing you!! hehe
Boohunch= thumb injuries are tough, I hope yours is a-ok now!! oooo i get kisses!! more car wrecks please!!!
Lois= hi sweetiheart!! thanks!!!! extra *smooches for you*~!!!
Mike= no I didn’t hit him from behind, I hit him in the very tip of the right front of his truck, just far back enough to hit his right front tire, hehehe the cop looked over the scene, he declared clearly that it was the other man’s fault, the other guy got a ticket, not me.
And to clinch it I saw his truck was still in the same spot this afternoon and I went back with my camera and got pics!! hell yeah!
Redfred= hey guy! very true! very true!
Kristin=
you silly! but now that you mention it, i do feel a twinge of pain in my neck and left shoulder and I told his insurance company that today as well. 
*smooch*~!!
OHS= yeah maybe he knows that from previous experience?
thanks!
Jethro= awesome, where? oh, Houston?… hmmm that s a bit of a long drive….
Blue= hey man!! yeah I never once raced my ‘rents cars either…
Jeanette= yeah, i was fine really, and it seems that most people think that stop signs are merely suggestions… and some guys would love to *run into* their ex’s
Celti= a Hetfield fan ? hehe thats an action figure in the pic!
Becka= you don’t be ascared silly!, and me too!!! $$$$ weeeee!!
Sharron= they surely do!! yeah I could even visualize the glass shattering in my mind and the look of screaming terror on his ugly mug… and then I woke up… hahaha!!
Terry= owwww, thats rude, what’s up with mom nature these days???
Seamus= yeah, i’m picky about my cars too, that’s the very first time that car has been injured and it’s over 10yrs old, a great car. and I’m very fond of the overkill stereo system i installed in the damn thing, it smokes!
How’s this for jackasses on the road?
A black Sonata this morning flying around my roomie and I, using a turning lane as a passing lane all the way over on the left, weaving between traffic and speeding (this morning).
Two cars flying around us on a highway extension (racing) and off the exit we were taking. At the light, one turned left, the other turned right. The one that turned left was still speeding and switching lanes a bit too frequently (about 1 1/2 hours ago).
WTF is in the damned water?!!?
*hugs*
*poink!!!!!*
good luck on your tests… sorry about the accident. i found out today i didn’t get the job i interviewed for on friday
… i was in the top three though.. out of 60 who applied. my mortgage jumped up next month. kicked me in the shorts on that. but we need to be thankful we are alive and have great friends and are kind to one another. the car will eventually get fixed. i will hopefully get a new job and all in all, life is pretty good. you have amazing blog friends. i have amazing blog friends. i just wish we could fix our broken friendship. i am sorry for ever hurting your feelings, and i do miss you. anyways, hang in there. be well. peace out.
anywhere hurt that you need me to pay special attention to cowboy?
Aw Damn. I guess I’ll just have to tell that really smart guy that he’ll just have to make it to Nawlins to help you out.
Bastard! Glad you’re okay and not frazzling!!! Congrats on your program and hope everything works out for ya!!
Oh my God!! Thank goodness you weren’t hurt! You have much more restraint than I do! After causing the accident & then ignoring me, I would have totally lost it!
I’m glad that the testing went well!
Yes, beautiful cream-colored corset. I can’t possibly get yelled at for it.
I’ll get a picture up for ya. It’s purrrrty.
When do you get your test results and/or placement stuff back?
Good thing you weren’t hurt sweetheart-I’m up to $23.08.
Almost there!
Uhhhhhhhh, could you fix the car before I get there? I want you to take me for a ride.
White cotton french cut with a little pink bow in the front
that’s an action figure? that’s wild!
How you doin’, dawg?
Glad you’re ok dude. That really stinks. At least you weren’t hurt.
Angel= hehe I’m glad you didn’t get in an accident!! eeep!! and hugs to you too!!!
inky= thanks, take care of yourself!
Allie- I have these pains…seemingly everywhere!! OMG !!!
Nanner= thanks babe!! *smooches*~!!
Heather= hey there!! how you? and thank you too!!
tCj= yummy!!! hehe and pictures too!
Micki= they informed me today that I qualify for a 2 year college grant! yay!! hehe not bad, not bad!!
Tricia= wow! thats looking good, and no car is needed to go for a “ride”
on the white panties…woodyeswood !! 
hehe
Celti= yeah! almost looks live huh? I’m fine dawlin’ and you??
Angi= hey grrrrl!! thanks !!!
Hey Sev glad your OK.. I know about them accidents, LOL, only mine deals with black ice and telephone poles and a tiny little tracker that was paid for so the insurance would suck if reported, LOL.. Glad to hear you are OK, and thanks, My Haloscan is awesome.
*poink*
Now I want to know what classes you will take! Curious minds want to know.
I think I fixed my page
Aw fer fek’s sake… damn idjit!! I’m glad you weren’t hurt, Sev. And I hope that fucktard learned a lesson about driving. And… CONGRATS on the testing!! ** poink **
Yo Sev… come on over and see the movie! You are a star…indirectly! TWICE!!! xo
that sux!!!!
glad you’re OK.
I don’t think you’re going to be able to buff that ding out either.
Wow, I’m a little behind on your week.
I’ve never been in an accident that wasn’t my fault… that sucks.
But at least you’re ok!
2year college grant? What’ll ya study?
A 2-year grant? Seven that’s AWESOME!!!!! *hug* *poink*!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So happy for you…………………..
super huge
s for ya!!
Jade= thanks hon!! Yeah ice sukks ass!! i’m so glad I no longer have to deal with that, there was usually at least one good icestorm every winter in Atlanta area oww!!
Micki= i got my eyeballs set on a new webmasters certification 150 hours hehe oh yeah! I think i’m gonna skip the 2 year deal and just go for the cert. I don’t wanna take no math courses ever again!!!! GAHHH!!!
I hope my advice helped on your page =)
Angie= hey love!! and thank yew!!! yeah I’m fine, thanks I’ll be happy when it’s feexed!
!!
Last Girl= I went over and your new vid rocks!!!! I can’t believe you packed so much raw NY angst and energy not to mention the blatant nudity into a 5 minute power packed video!!
Dawn= thanks hon!! and yeah, it is a big ass scratch huh, no magic buffer is gonna rub that scar out… =(
E-Lo= hmm remind me ta never ride in a car with you grrrl!! hehe and you have such a cute sqwerrel gravatr
tCj= hehe I was thinking about taking up space haha! really I want to do the webmastering courses.
your gravatr always makes me hungy and thirsty, why is that?
Angel= I knew you would be happy!! hehe thanks love!! you’re the bestest!! *smooches*~!!!
WOO HOO! on the 2 year grant!!!!
This week had to turn around for all of us.
WOOF-WOOF! (rings guitar and dulcimer strings, window panes and drowns out Harley next door!)
*The Buffledog*
Just checking up on you. Hope your weekend is good.
People can really be assholes huh?
So you like…busy?
Seamus= yeah, it turned out to be a decent week! hell yeah!
Boo= thanks hon!!! I’m fine, just been out of town a couple days…
Tesco= yeah, but life would suck more without assholes, …i think… I mean who would we compare the cool peeps to?
Becka= never too busy for you sweetcakes, whats up?
8)78)
Glad you weren’t hurt and I have to agree with Old Horsetail Snake. I’m sure that guy took one look at your face and locked what was left of his door!
I think you’d make an excellent WebMaster! Perfect.
Happy Monday…err Tuesday…uh, wait, this is Saturday.
Hon, I’m bringing up the rear here & yes I have a nice *smile*.
Seriously, I’m very relieved you’re ok.
Don’t know right place to plunk this, so here it goes: I’m seeing more of your eye-popping web designs. :+: from this artist. Just saw Jade’s site & commented last night!
WOWSWERS! Congrats on that 2yr college grant!
I start paying tuition 4 our oldest in the Fall. Altho, hubuhubba was out of work for 1 1/2 yrs, she only got a partial grant & a talent/merit based partial scholarship. We’re grateful for both, but we don’t have that other 1/2 of mega$ even for instate tuition so, we’ve filed an appeal.