head on collision and i'm still walking

[SteveJ]

DAMN!

Glad to hear it wasn't a posting of your loss.

Get checked out, get better soon.

[bcthomas122279]

Glad you made it Esty. I've seen people die in less severe wrecks many times as an ex medic/firefighter.

[skipsfcr]

I'm glad you're alright. Seriously. That said, you're too contrary to go out like that. Peace.

Skip

[jmon0261]

Best of luck with the aftermath- I will keep you in my thoughts.

[M3M3]

yikes, glad you survived and are talking about it. modern car safety design is a wonderful thing.

one comment though...airbags and belts don't hurt you. the accident hurts you. airbags and belts minimize the damage. without them, you wouldn't be typing this thread...

having been in a 100mph race track impact however, i will take an 8pt cage, 6pt harness, hans device, window and right side nets and a helmet over an airbag and three point belt in an accident anytime. a bit impractical on the street though!

[bobthomas]

Glad you survived as well as you did. Wish I were close enuff to offer you a ride to MD. Take care.

[gwb72tii]

good god, hope you're truly ok and the pain goes away soon.

[robspeed]

lawsuit time! definitely just call an ambulance, dont worry cause you wont be paying for it... (unless idiot coming the other way didnt have insurance! 8-/)

p.s. i wonder if the oncoming driver saw you coming and had a big stupid viking tat on his arm... ;-p

[Tommy]

hope you get well. And glad you weren't driving your 02.

Tommy

[esty]

ok guys...truth time...i didn't go to the dr because since steve's out of town, my fur baby's are dependent on me....a trip to the er would probably mean 6 hours time with a resulting $5G bill and no way home...i have a problem with wasting resources, such as er time, unless the situation is truly critical

i live in a very rural area, no cabs, no neighbors but if there is a crisis, i'd absolutely call an ambulance...

really...i think it's just bruising and soreness but am watching the orifices for blood and other unusual secretions (i know...yuk)

and...i forgot to tell you guys the real pisser about the ordeal this morning...they wouldn't tow my car 4 miles to my home but insisted on towing it to a wrecker yard and i wasn't up to an argument...and no one at the scene...ems, fire dept, county sheriffs dept, state troopers, wrecker service...no one would give me a ride home...i had to walk 4 miles from the wreck to my home

actually i always need the exercise but it was dark, wet, cold and extremely foggy and i could've been run over

i feel better now having bitched about that

[robspeed]

ok guys...truth time...i didn't go to the dr because since steve's out of town, my fur baby's are dependent on me....a trip to the er would probably mean 6 hours time with a resulting $5G bill and no way home...i have a problem with wasting resources, such as er time, unless the situation is truly critical

i live in a very rural area, no cabs, no neighbors but if there is a crisis, i'd absolutely call an ambulance...

really...i think it's just bruising and soreness but am watching the orifices for blood and other unusual secretions (i know...yuk)

and...i forgot to tell you guys the real pisser about the ordeal this morning...they wouldn't tow my car 4 miles to my home but insisted on towing it to a wrecker yard and i wasn't up to an argument...and no one at the scene...ems, fire dept, county sheriffs dept, state troopers, wrecker service...no one would give me a ride home...i had to walk 4 miles from the wreck to my home

actually i always need the exercise but it was dark, wet, cold and extremely foggy and i could've been run over

i feel better now having bitched about that

geeze, talk about insult to injury...

[MAD02]

I'm glad you're ok Esty and I wish you a safe and fast recovery.

[pureaudio]

Probably insisted on towing the car to their yard because they can turn around and charge insane storage fees to the insurance company. As far as not giving you a ride home, I'm not sure law enforcement is allowed to but I know the tow truck driver can. When I wrecked my first 02, the tow truck driver dropped me off at work and then towed the car to the yard (hence how I found out about insane fees).

[M3M3]

ok guys...truth time...i didn't go to the dr because since steve's out of town, my fur baby's are dependent on me....a trip to the er would probably mean 6 hours time with a resulting $5G bill and no way home...i have a problem with wasting resources, such as er time, unless the situation is truly critical

i live in a very rural area, no cabs, no neighbors but if there is a crisis, i'd absolutely call an ambulance...

really...i think it's just bruising and soreness but am watching the orifices for blood and other unusual secretions (i know...yuk)

and...i forgot to tell you guys the real pisser about the ordeal this morning...they wouldn't tow my car 4 miles to my home but insisted on towing it to a wrecker yard and i wasn't up to an argument...and no one at the scene...ems, fire dept, county sheriffs dept, state troopers, wrecker service...no one would give me a ride home...i had to walk 4 miles from the wreck to my home

actually i always need the exercise but it was dark, wet, cold and extremely foggy and i could've been run over

i feel better now having bitched about that

ouch, you are setting a new standard for a bad day. it can only get better, right?

[danjrusdug]

What an ordeal! I know you are attached to the four legged critters, but they aren't going to be taken care of if you aren't around to do it. I strongly suggest that after making sure they have their food and water that you call an ambulance and go get checked out. Seriously. If you don't, I will be driving from Little Rock to Byhalia to take you myself.

On a side note, I am driving tomorrow through your area on the way to Florida. If you need anything please call my cell number and I'll stop by. I will email you that number. And I mean anything, milk, eggs, ibuprofin, bottle of Jack.....please don't be shy. With Steve out of town and you having no wheels, I would be very open to helping you out.

Get better!

Doug