Accident

What a way to start this blog. I was on my way to the clinic this morning driving on one of the freeways. I'm less than 5 minutes away from the clinic when the driver in front of me slams on her brakes prompting me to do the same. Apparently my reflexes were not up to the challenge and I rear-ended the Ford Superduty. Luckily it was only the two of us. Unfortunately she had a hitch on her truck leaving relatively sparse damage to her vehichle while simultaneously demolishing my front end. Smoke and coolant is never something you want to see from your truck. My Durango is now sitting downtown at the towing company's garage awaiting inspection by the insurance adjuster.

Next problem is attempting go about 15 miles back home. I didn't want to bother any of my friends who where all at work, so I decided to try public transit. Now, the last time I was on a bus in this city was about 7 years ago as a freshman in college (freshman don't get cars) when I wanted to visit some friends at the U and had to take the bus to get there. I don't know a dang thing about which busses go where. Two hours later I have made it home only to field additional calls from insurance agents.

I can't decide what I want to come of this situation. Part of me wants the vechicle to be totaled out so I can get something different. The more logical part says the Durango is only a 99 and should have a few more years left in her. Hopefully at least until I actually have an income next year. So, I guess I'll get my rental car, wait for the adjuster to call me and then go from there.

In the immediate future I believe I need to go for a run. It's a beautiful fall day, which incidently is my favorite season in this wonderful state, and I need to work off some pent up energy.