Not the Thursday afternoon I was hoping for

"Shour, Aloof and Obnoxious" (shour)
08/14/2020 at 12:04 • Filed to: None

I just wanted some Jack in the Box tacos, and then I would head back to the office to continue lesson planning, and getting all the parent emails connected for tonight’s (Friday’s) virtual open house.

Instead, I did the dumb thing. The long left lane line of traffic that was waiting for the light, that I had to cross...well, they were being kind. As traffic moved, they waited for me, and waved me across.

I didn’t think about the right lane. I only thought, “Oh, thank you! Yay, tacos!”

She slammed on her brakes. I had only just gotten moving again. Maybe a 15 mph collision - the type of hit that you hear, but don’t really feel. No airbags for either of us, and the only damage she took was a front bumper knocked loose. She and her husband were kind and understanding. The half-hour we chatted while waiting for EPPD were actually pleasant and peaceful. I just felt like an idiot.

Spent the afternoon sitting with my agent in person as she helped me filed my claim. I have the best agent ever, really - she has an office with five or six people, and she almost always pulls me into her office to take care of me personally. I admit that she’s also very pretty, and I hate the idea of disrupting our professional relationship, so I don’t flirt. The last time I sat with her was two years ago, when I was buying the Six. Buying a car on lien was a new experience, and she wanted to make sure that I understood exactly what was in my policy that was required by the bank and what wasn’t, but suggested. Really a great people person. Even yesterday’s interaction, as frustrated and sad as I was with myself, she was positive and friendly and patient.

It could have been so much worse. The tow came this morning to get the Six from the Jack in the Box and over to the repair facility. I’m sure they’ll call me later to give me a time estimate. Yay, $500 deductible. Seriously, that’s all I’ll need to worry about. Because one stupid moment where all I cared about was tacos. Praise God, it wasn’t worse.

Still, not how I wanted to spend my Thursday afternoon.

Stay alert, Oppos! Be smarter than me.

DISCUSSION (24)

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Shour, Aloof and Obnoxious
08/14/2020 at 12:26

Damn, s o Jack in the box is not worth it then.

That sucks hope you can get back in the car soon.

ttyymmnn > Shour, Aloof and Obnoxious
08/14/2020 at 12:26

Well, shit. Sorry about that. Go od thing you’re safe.

Ash78, voting early and often > Shour, Aloof and Obnoxious
08/14/2020 at 12:29

The accident probably saved you from E. Coli poisoning...never question God’s plan :)

On the plus side, it looks like the whole side of your car will have to be redone, which means less chance of a mismatched paint vs OE. Hopefully they get it all worked out. $500 out of pocket isn’t bad at all.

I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
08/14/2020 at 12:33

Yeeeeeah but two tacos for 99 cents...

Nibby > Shour, Aloof and Obnoxious
08/14/2020 at 12:34

2 good things

1 - you and no one else was hurt

2 - welcome to STANCE NATION

Dr_Watson > Shour, Aloof and Obnoxious
08/14/2020 at 12:34

It’s always a good idea to not trust people waving you through. They rarely know what they’re talking about. Glad you’re ok.

VincentMalamute-Kim > Dr_Watson
08/14/2020 at 13:00

yeah, people being kind are the most dangerous. You need to have all your spidey senses tingling. Good thing @Shour is OK.

QCGoose > Shour, Aloof and Obnoxious
08/14/2020 at 13:08

Accidents happen, so don’t be too down on yourself. Like you said, it coulda been much worse. Instead, the other couple were understanding and your agent sounds wonderful, so it went about as smoothly as an accident could have gone lol.

Gl ad you’re alright, and soon enough your 6 will be too.

shop-teacher > Shour, Aloof and Obnoxious
08/14/2020 at 13:10

That sucks! Definitely a learning experience.

Captain of the Enterprise > Shour, Aloof and Obnoxious
08/14/2020 at 13:10

I’m glad everyone’s okay. That’s a bummer though. I hope everything goes well.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Shour, Aloof and Obnoxious
08/14/2020 at 13:23

Damn, just glad everybody is OK! Hopefully the estimate isn’t too bad...keep us apprised!

Boxer_4 > VincentMalamute-Kim
08/14/2020 at 13:53

YES!! It’s probably my biggest issue with people when driving. Don’t be kind! Be predictable and consistent!!

VincentMalamute-Kim > Boxer_4
08/14/2020 at 14:13

You identified the important factor - ‘predictable and consistent’.

facw > Shour, Aloof and Obnoxious
08/14/2020 at 14:23

That sucks. The situation is well known to be a problem. Unfortunately you can’t really trust friendly drivers.

Discerning > Shour, Aloof and Obnoxious
08/14/2020 at 14:33

Not to blame the person who waved, but thats one of the reasons I don’t like it when people stop and then wave me on.

Even when I politely decline they seem to sometimes get annoyed with me. Ha

Sorry things didn't turn out well for you

Exage03040 @ opposite-lock.com > Shour, Aloof and Obnoxious
08/14/2020 at 14:43

Sucks man. Glad it wasn’t too much of a jolt.

As a motorcyclist, I hate this courtesy . I fully expect getting Tee’d up and I’ve predicted and had to stop in my clear lane many times for this, even in the left lane and they see me coming.

When I do it in the cage, I will always check my mirror for other lane traffic before gesturing someone to make the left in front.

OPPOsaurus WRX > Shour, Aloof and Obnoxious
08/14/2020 at 14:44

u got me nervous for a second . I am too read y for the weekend for it to be Thursday, Its Friday, I could not take another day before the weekend starts.

MKULTRA1982(ConCrustyBrick) > Dr_Watson
08/14/2020 at 14:56

I know it’s pointless and rude, but I wag my finger at them and point at the lane they are ignoring.

Recently a guy was messing around with his RV that was pulled over. I pull up behind him and stop, because there is oncoming traffic. He walks toward the back of the RV and starts emphatically waving new through. I shake my head and a car pops by the RV oncoming to me. Why wave when you can’t see? Idiots

MKULTRA1982(ConCrustyBrick) > I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker
08/14/2020 at 14:57

I envy American fast food prices so much, even if the ‘ sin tax’ is ultimately good for me.

SmugAardvark > Shour, Aloof and Obnoxious
08/14/2020 at 19:12

Sucks real bad , but glad you are uninjured!

pip bip - choose Corrour > Shour, Aloof and Obnoxious
08/15/2020 at 07:33

how were the tacos?

ouch to the car, but at least its repairable and no one is hurt.

Duck Duck Grey Duck FTMFW! > Shour, Aloof and Obnoxious
08/15/2020 at 09:12

Yeah, I don't trust people who have you thru anymore. Had the exact same thing happen to me.

Shour, Aloof and Obnoxious > pip bip - choose Corrour
08/16/2020 at 13:54

Some of my coworkers are pointing out the real tragedy: I didn't even GET tacos!

pip bip - choose Corrour > Shour, Aloof and Obnoxious
08/16/2020 at 17:51

That sucks