I need your sympathy!

[limebrook1]

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Thanks everyone! It's so nice to have your lovely thoughts from all around the world. I am 99% today - only have a slightly stiff neck! I am very lucky! Back to work today, rode my horse tonight, no problem! Hubby's driving me around at the moment as I don't want to drive his car on ice just yet and the roads are still pretty horrible.

Ladyeye - the accident restored my faith in human nature! The car behind me arrived very fast - almost too fast as he hit the ice himself but managed to stop. That man stayed with me, rang the police, let me borrow his phone to call the rescue people (my battery failed) and waited until the police arrived. Nearly everyone who passed stopped to ask if I was okay, including a nurse! The policeman sent me home to get warm and waited with my car for 2 1/2 hours until the RAC arrived to take it away. I couldn't have asked for anything better!

Only let down - insurance folks not so nice. Have confirmed car not economical to repair, and offered me a pittance! But, I suspected that, although not quite that low!

Still, every cloud..... my son's being looking at new cars. I did tell him that the ferrari was out of my price range......

[VodaHost]

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A car is piece of replaceable metal, you on the other hand are not replaceable…

[asirimarco]

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hope you're feeling better today - thank goodness cars are made to absorbe the impact now days - if you had extra low milage, new tires or paint or anything extra on your car be sure and TELL the insurance company - sometimes that helps with the pay out

[C L]

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Jeez, your car looks quite bad, glad to hear you are alright, I would be shaken too. Take care of yourself.

[LadyEye]

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Trish, those that do things for free will never stop amazing you .... on the other hand those you have to pay will always make you wonder ... Insurance is by far a huge rip off, it's almost like you pay, pay and pay some more, but look out if you ever have a claim .... hardly fair is it ...

So, be sure to let us know how it all ends up, still looking for that button ......

Glad you are feeling better.

[limebrook1]

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hope you're feeling better today - thank goodness cars are made to absorbe the impact now days - if you had extra low milage, new tires or paint or anything extra on your car be sure and TELL the insurance company - sometimes that helps with the pay out

Well I did try - I told the assessor I had gold alloy wheels (which I thought looked smart with the black paint) and he just said that they were a matter of taste (I think he thought BAD!), and that it may have made it harder to sell! Huh! I was well and truely put in my place!

I also told him it was in good condition (didn't feel inclined to mention the stone chip on the bonnet - thought he wouldn't have noticed that!), and he did say as it was covered in snow and mud he hadn't marked it down for condition. One good thing at least!

Out looking for new cars at the weekend - will keep you posted. Any recommendations?

[Girlonthehill]

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I'm so sorry to read of your accident, Trish but very relieved that you're okay! That's a real bummer. Shame we're not closer - I have a lovely 4WD RAV 4 for sale. LOL

Take care and good luck with your shopping!

[LadyEye]

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Yes Trish

Check your stables, there's one there called "Old Nelly" - reliable, already paid for, no fuel required, just the odd bits of oats & hay, sno ***** to boot, dress warm and arrive safely ....

:)

[limebrook1]

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Oh my God - I think the accident has affected my eyesight - why is a picture of Vasili appearing as the avatar for LadyEye??? Am I seeing things?

LOL - yes, LE - have decided horses are far safer than cars - at least they try to avoid driving into trees! Cars are a bit stupid like that!

Amanda - my hubby was tempted by a Rav 4. Will let him know you have one for sale! You never know.....

[LadyEye]

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lol Trish ....

Eye think you have been affected .... please look again ....

and be certain to saddle "Old Nelly" lol

[limebrook1]

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How strange - you're definitely your old all seeing self again now! Did anyone else see this strange phenomenon?