Live Every Day.

Good message and glad you're A-OK! I worked with a guy who volunteers for VBEMS, but he works in the Kempsville area... great guy but had too many horror stories of people in accidents who did not take the proper safety precautions unlike you.

 

Thanks Seldom. In 2 days I almost got rear ended once by Mr "I have a monster truck and I'm going to tailgate everyone out of my way on the highway" then had some idiot yapping on his phone wander his Audi right into my lane TWICE. I wanted to pull his designer shades off and smash them on his perfectly coiffed hair. After that was when I almost got T-boned by the idiot girl (who wouldn't even put the phone down as she was giving us the "I'm sorry!").

I don't have the temperament to make this commute anymore. I'm seriously thinking about doing what a friend of mine in Boston does. He has a nice ride but whenever he goes into the city he drives an old beat up POS and practically dares people to hit him. Either that or I'm gonna lose it and kill someone.

Anyways, back to not sweating the small stuff and all that...

 

It's a very hard balance man, I try to stay on the mellow but driving gets me PISSED at times. I know both of those types referenced...the monster trucks and the audi types...how about those stupid scrotums people hang from their trucks, i guess as a compensatory strategy...I'm gonna start cutting them off when I see them in parking lots, that is if I ever start to attend more regular human functions.

 

757, I'm also glad you made it through that...
as for driving, I've put a lot of miles on the clock..
Point is, there's just too many damn idiots out there to get pissed at-you'll only spike your blood pressure, or worse.
757, I like your title, "Live Every Day," and would add, "because tomorrow is promised to no one".


There's nothing like a wave

 

757 glad u are ok, and had no life threatening injuries...

I had a similar experience, got hit by a tractor trailer in Nebraska during a snow storm while driving back form Cali..... had to get towed to autobody shop and sleep on floor of work shop as no hotels had rooms.
Changed me from being completely bitter to slightly less bitter

 

It really does. The first time I got stabbed, God was trying to keep me out of the water (or straighten me out). Tried to make me work late, blew that off with a lame excuse. Then the wife was late with the vehicle, and traffic was at a stand still. but made it to the beach before sunset. Got to the beach, and saw flatness. waited 10 min as my pal frantically waved me out. walked away but looked back at the last sec and saw glassy head high sets rolling in. went out and got gaffed by my fin. that's how I met Dr. Billet. The hospital I went to sewed sand and sea monkeys in my foot and it got infected.

 

Glad youre ok! Heal fast and get some seawater treatment!!

Scary stuff those cars. And even more so the crappy drivers that are behind their wheels!

 

Did your car have side curtain airbags? I know someone who got t-boned in a car without them and they had severe brain damage from thier head hitting the driverside door window. Just wondering and glad your OK.

 

Jah bless ya bruddah. Glad you're ok! Sometimes incident like this are what everyone needs. It opens your eyes and make you realize how wonderful and valuable life is. Hope you score some deep pits soon!

 

When I first saw one of those years ago I thought it was kinda funny. Then every D-bag and their brother started hanging them up and it got old pretty quick. When I worked at the dealer some customer had a small flesh colored rubber version on his key chain to match his macho truck I suppose. Really? That's what you want to be wrapping your hand around when handling your keys?

I do like the parking lot neutering idea though.

 

Glad to hear your alright
Live life to the fullest

 

Thank you sir, appreciate that. And same here, didn't bother me at first, but then my perspective changed once I started driving around w/ my niece, aside from the fact that they've become a mark of the D-bag clan, as you mentioned.

If one needs a plastic scrotum to reinforce their masculinity, I doubt they will make it to Valhalla.

 

Dude, I've done it sooo many times it feels like 20 minutes. The odometer doesn't feel the 20 minutes though.

 

Oh dude I don't even mind that ride, plus once it gets warmer I'm out the door by 5:30 anyway.

 

Glad you're okay. I've dealt with my share of horrible concussions so make sure to not take it lightly. You didn't mention hitting your head, but I'm sure there was no way that could've been avoided in a t bone accident. Just make sure your head is good to go before you start getting back into physical activity. I've made the mistake twice and sadly now I'm living with the consequences.

 

757surfer...I am glad you are alive and kicking. What doesn't kill you will make you stronger. I got T-Boned and rolled over many years ago, couldn't paddle out for months, was in lots of pain, and tai chi helped me greatly in my rehab. Do whatever it takes for you to make your weaknesses your strengths, and always count your blessings. Thanks for reminding me that what you and I and the rest of the folks surfing have is very awesome. I know I take it for granted at times, but it is great right now to be aware of how lucky I have it.

 

You can do both if you choose which party. It's a cosmic experience and heaps of fun too.

 

I am glad you're okay, sounds like a very close call. Be sure you didn't have a concussion... And be extra nice to your parents. They probably aged 20 years over this. Which you will understand when you become a dad.