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life hates me
Published Jul. 21, 2008Saturday night I took a friend to visit some friends out in country, misjudged the driveway, and pulled into the ditch. Came back less then 10 hours later to access situation and see what I needed to do; Sheriff's Dept. had shown up while I was gone and had it towed. I find the towing place, beg them to let me come pick it up Sunday as I needed it for work. They charged me $205 for towing and "weekend" pickup. I get around the corner and through the gate to get in it, and they had busted the tie rod and front grill when they pulled it out. Can't drive it, and they hadn't even told me this before I paid. Now I'm trying to get it fixed and have no money. I live 23 miles from work and work from 6 am to 2:30. I got a ride today, but not sure how I'm gonna get through the rest of the week.
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I always put car rental on my insurance, just in case, cause until recently I'd have been in your situation if that happened to my car. There are some risks I have to cover, and not having a car is one of them. I do suggest that when you talk to your insurance company about your claim that you ask about it.
No-one goes through life alone. Ask someone to help you. People are more generous and understanding than you can imagine. Maybe not $, but someone may be able to loan you a extra car or carpool with you for a while.
Good luck. Wish there were a way I could help - other than motherly advice! {{{ Hug }}} to you darlin'. It'll work out. :)
GOLO member since April 10, 2008
July 21, 2008 3:20 p.m.
I did not leave anything in the window because a)I'm stupid and b) it was in the middle of Efland off a country road and since the people in the house knew I was coming back and it was in the ditch on their property (and not in the road) I didn't think to mark it.
GOLO member since August 23, 2007
July 21, 2008 12:24 p.m.
GOLO member since August 23, 2007
July 21, 2008 12:19 p.m.
I have marked my driveway with reflectors and solar lights - so you could come visit me and not miss the driveway - lol.
Hope that you get it all worked out soon. If I were closer to Hillsborough, would come and get you and take you to work but I'm not.
July 21, 2008 11:33 a.m.
GOLO member since April 18, 2008
July 21, 2008 11:08 a.m.
OUCH stop stop, help help OUCH OUCH . . . .
GOLO member since December 2, 2007
July 21, 2008 10:34 a.m.
July 21, 2008 10:23 a.m.
GOLO member since July 17, 2007
July 21, 2008 10:05 a.m.
did they actually admit messing up your car, or doyou assume THEY did it? Could you have possibly done the damage when you hit the ditch?
You have my sympathy. It's no good being without a ride. Good luck.
GOLO member since December 14, 2007
July 21, 2008 10:03 a.m.
GOLO member since July 7, 2007
July 21, 2008 9:55 a.m.
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