Q: What were you doing this morning at approximately 8:11 AM?
A: Driving.
Q: Were you also talking on your cell phone, eating, putting on makeup, changing clothes, or taking out your contacts?
A: No, just driving.
Q: Did you intentionally ram into the black pickup trying to merge onto 280 going the other way?
A: Yes, it looked like a good target.
Q: Really?
A: Actually, no. I think this all had something to do with the huge house that was driving down the road right in front of me and blocking the lanes I needed to get in.
Q: So you tried to avoid the house but hit a truck?
A: Wouldn’t you rather hit a truck than a house? Actually, I didn’t see the truck. I promise I looked!
Q: Tsk, tsk. I hope this teaches you to be more careful when you merge!
A: I told you this was one of the places where I was most likely to have a wreck. Have you ever tried to merge there?
Q: So how is everything now?
A: I’m fine. I did get to sit in the back of a police car for a few minutes, along with the guy I hit. My car is beat up. And the insurance guy is a bit annoying.
Q: When did you ask the insurance guy to call you back?
A: This evening.
Q: How many times did he try to call while you were at work?
A: Six.
Q: What will you do about your car?
A: I’m tempted to leave it alone, or pocket the money. I mean, I can still open the doors! And I never use that side of the car anyway. ;) But I hear the responsible, adult thing to do is get it fixed. So I guess I’ll take it in soon. But the $500 deductible is not a pleasant thought.
Q: So what lesson have you learned from all this?
A: Try to get a job where I can work from home?
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gack! You kill me being so calm about things!
Are you okay? I suppose so if you're joking...
I'm sorry!
I don't suppose you'll post a photo of the car? And don't EVEN pretend you didn't take one. ;-)
Ha! I took a picture, but it was dark outside, so not sure how good it was...maybe I'll send it to you.
The car and its "estimated" $3320.41 damage are currently being repaired while I ride in my gigantic rental car.
One thing in life that I really don't miss is having to drive on 280. I'm sure it's 10 times worse than when I worked there 10 years ago.
Forgot to say, glad you are ok!
I'm glad you're okay. I know exactly where you're talking about where the merge occurs, and it is one of the worst places in B'ham to try to cross over. Add a big vehicle in your way, and I can see where it'd be easy to have a wreck. Stay safe!