"ImmoralMinority" (araimondo)
03/17/2018 at 17:36 • Filed to: None
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"ImmoralMinority" (araimondo)
03/17/2018 at 17:36 • Filed to: None | 7
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I am having lunch at my local bar and grill, and I get an awful phone call.
This is bad. My 17 year old son was in an accident that was 100% his fault. Fortunately, no one was hurt, but the SportTrac was totaled. Both airbags - that seals the deal.
Money for the T Bird now will go to a boring and safe teen daily driver. He is crying and upset. Dad (and his wallet) are not sympathetic to the upset caused by his negligence.
I have had a pretty rough run of it of late, and this is the cherry on my shit sundae.
Wacko
> ImmoralMinority
03/17/2018 at 17:45 |
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Looks like it’s time for junker corolla for him
Glad to hear he is not hurt
ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable)
> ImmoralMinority
03/17/2018 at 17:47 |
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Look at the, well it’s not a bright side, so...other side: You are literally the dad from that song taking the T-bird away...
#NotHelpful
That totally sucks. It isn’t fun having to be Dad and not Car-guy best friend who also happens to be your father. :/
Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now)
> ImmoralMinority
03/17/2018 at 17:47 |
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Not being hurt is what matters, cars aren’t cheap but at least they’re cheaper than medical bills.
Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
> ImmoralMinority
03/17/2018 at 17:49 |
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Looks like he ran a red and t-boned a Chevy making a right turn?
CB
> ImmoralMinority
03/17/2018 at 17:49 |
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Shit, sorry to hear that, but I’m glad that he’s okay.
Unfortunately, it’s time for some tough love, but if he’s at fault, then your lack of sympathy is understandable.
pip bip - choose Corrour
> ImmoralMinority
03/17/2018 at 17:50 |
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as long as no one is injured
a vehicle can always be replaced or, buy it back from your insurance company and fix it perhaps?
Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo
> ImmoralMinority
03/17/2018 at 17:53 |
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HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
> ImmoralMinority
03/17/2018 at 17:55 |
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At least it wasn’t the T bird
Eric @ opposite-lock.com
> ImmoralMinority
03/17/2018 at 18:01 |
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I’m glad nobody was hurt, but this would likely get my kid reduced to a bus pass unless it looked truly unavoidable. Gotta take driving seriously.
HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute
> ImmoralMinority
03/17/2018 at 18:02 |
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What did he do and how.... That picture is sending me a mixed message
E90M3
> ImmoralMinority
03/17/2018 at 18:02 |
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Well shit, I’m sorry. Glad he’s ok, I remember being 17 and driving around in my Explorer, I did some dumb things. Shit happens, as long as he learns from it, it’ll be ok.
gettingoldercarguy
> ImmoralMinority
03/17/2018 at 18:04 |
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Glad he’s ok, hopefully he learns from it.
Urambo Tauro
> ImmoralMinority
03/17/2018 at 18:07 |
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Oof, that’s a bummer. Important lesson to learn, though. Glad no one was hurt.
Aremmes
> Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo
03/17/2018 at 18:09 |
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TheRealBicycleBuck
> ImmoralMinority
03/17/2018 at 18:10 |
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Dang! Sorry to hear that. I’ m g lad he’s ok.
This must be a bad day for Oppos. My daughter was also in a wreck this afternoon. She stopped at a light, the Pathfinder behind her stopped. The Jeep Cherokee (XJ?) behind the Pathfinder didn’t. Thankfully, the Pathfinder took the brunt of the blow and the damage to the Outback i s minor. Fortunately, nobody was hurt.
The big problem now is dealing with a rental. I’m asking the insurance company to provide a rental while the Outback is repaired, but they don’t normally allow drivers under 18 yrs. old. There’s no way I’m letting her drive my WRX and that’s our only other vehicle right now....
ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com
> ImmoralMinority
03/17/2018 at 18:21 |
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This sucks. I’m glad he wasn’t hurt, but that’s a hard lesson to learn for him.
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E90M3
> TheRealBicycleBuck
03/17/2018 at 18:21 |
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When I got rear ended as a 17 year old I had to drive my mom’s van while my car was in the shop since I wasn’t allowed to drive the rental. It sucked, I was never happier to be back behind the wheel of the Explorer than the day I got it back.
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TheRealBicycleBuck
> E90M3
03/17/2018 at 18:27 |
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If we had another vehicle she could drive, we would do the same. Unfortunately, we haven’t replaced the Explorer yet, so all we have is the Outback and my WRX. I’m driving a rental from work and I’m working out of town, so my wife is driving the WRX. That isn’t an option for my daughter - it’s a five speed, it’s too fast, and our insurance won’t cover her in it.
AestheticsInMotion
> ImmoralMinority
03/17/2018 at 18:37 |
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You really have been unlucky with collisions lately... Sorry to hear this. Glad everyone is okay
Phyrxes once again has a wagon!
> ImmoralMinority
03/17/2018 at 18:52 |
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We used to have a local traffic judge that would suspend all the bad stuff pending the high school student ride the bus to and from school for some number of days. If they didn’t do it everything else came back into play and he would also add violating a court order. Generally the students got the message and followed his directions.
DipodomysDeserti
> ImmoralMinority
03/17/2018 at 19:43 |
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Green vehicle killed on St. Paddy’s day. There is no justice in this world. I just poured you some Jameson, which I then drank for you.
Svend
> ImmoralMinority
03/17/2018 at 20:05 |
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Ouch sorry to hear than.
I hope things turn around for you soon mate.
At least everyone is unhurt.
sm70- why not Duesenberg?
> ImmoralMinority
03/17/2018 at 20:22 |
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Well fuck. Glad he was okay, but this still sucks.
Both my brother and stepbrother have gotten into accidents within the last few months (stepbro was at fault, bro was 50/50) and yeah, while they may feel terrible, that doesn’t magically print the money to fix their mistakes. Accidents happen, but unfortunately there are natural consequences.
RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
> ImmoralMinority
03/17/2018 at 20:54 |
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Damn, glad he is OK.....not good that it was caused by his error, but live and learn, unfortunately. Any points coming off his license or the like?
Not sure what to suggest for a cheap and safe DD for him. A Corolla would be an OK bet. Accents like mine are cheap, but they didn’t get the highest safety rating in their time (not TERRIBLE, but acceptable).
fhrblig
> ImmoralMinority
03/17/2018 at 22:03 |
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I’m so glad he wasn’t hurt. That’s the most important part.
I have a counter suggestion to a Ford 500... a Fiat 500. No, I’m serious! It’ll be cheap to buy, it’s fun to drive even if it is slow, and it’s small which naturally makes one a more defensive driver. I don’t know how reliable they are long term, but for the year and a half I had mine I didn’t have any mechanical problems at all. Just interior trim that was wonky and one taillight that went thru bulbs more than normal.