Saturday, December 8, 2007

Oh Deer

It was early Friday morning when I was coming home from a friend's house. Driving through the dark, twisty, windy roads, I was on alert for deer. I made it all the way to Leesville Road and well-lit territory and breathed a sigh of relief.

Then, I was crossing 540 when a car came up from the right. Then BAM!

No not Emeril. As far as I know, it was a deer. Knocked my left headlight well back into the engine. Crumpled or cracked the left side of the front fascia and left front quarter panel. Much blood and guts all over the front of the car.

After a day of hounding the insurance company, I got an appointment for 2:30 today. Upon arrival at the claims center, the adjuster says the car really isn't drivable. A few thousand for the cosmetic damage and who knows how much underneath.

But it looks like it's at a good body shop, and now my parking problem while I'm gone is solved. So long as I can get to work on Monday...

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