Forum: Photography


Subject: The Accident

Zacko opened this issue on Jan 24, 2006 · 68 posts


Zacko posted Tue, 24 January 2006 at 6:27 AM

Hi folks. #:o)

These last couple of days ive had incredible support from all of you. Gotten a bunch of get well-IMs and everything. And alot of people seem to want to know what happened. And since writing is quite hard and exhausting for me at the moment, i thought i would just announce it in here once instead of answering all those IMs.

So this is what happened:

I was driving real slow on my way to work. Huge snowstorm made visibility almost zero. I came to a little hill only a few hundred yards from my house when i met a car. I slowed down further and after the car had passed and the snow-smoke had cleared i saw two headlights on my side of the road. The head on collision was unavoideable. Probably didnt take longer than half a second from when i discovered the lights till we crashed. The impact however went in slow-motion. I could see how the airbag unfolded (FIAT has the smallest airbags by the way...such a tiny one, not bigger than the steering-wheel), CDs flying around and the keychain breaking against my knees. Horns honking and loud music....and then absolute silence and darkness. Only the strong wind blowing. Soooo creepy. My first thought was to get out of my car before more cars came crashing into us since the visibility was so bad. Doors was of course stuck but i suppose you dont feel much pain when youre in shock. Then i helped the other people out of their car and 25 minutes later the ambulances came. By then i wasnt feeling too well and i was frozen to the bones. Then bla bla bla bla....here i am. Feeling alot better now with only a few broken ribs to worry about. The doctors say that theres still chance of internal bleeding but its slim. The first 2 weeks are the most critical appareantly.

So thats how it happened. There was like 300 car-crashes that night in sweden due to the blizzards that was raging across the country. I walked away from mine extremely lucky. Now i just have to hope that i get something out of my insurance. The people driving on the wrong side of the road that crashed into me were the ones calling for ambulance...and they told the emergency-personal that no police was needed at the scene. DUH! Had i been driving on the wrong side of the road i wouldnt want the police to come either. So now theres no record of how the accident happened, and if im unfortunate they can blame me. And if that happens they will be 4 to 1...sigh. #:O( Hopefully the firedepartment and rescue-personal can testify on how the car was positioned when they got there though if it comes to that extreme. Another thing that bothers me...they were responsible for the accident and I was the only one ending up in the hospital with tubes going into my body...and neither one of them have even bothered to check on how im doing. Had this been America i would have sued them for sure, lol. One thing im certain of is that i wont be able to afford a new camera for a while. Not that i need one as long as my eyes are this out of focus though. #:oP

Anyway...this little announcement took me almost 5 hours write, lol. So now im going back to bed. Hope youll have a wonderful humpday everyone!!!! It feels EXTREMELY good to be back by the way. #:O)

Andreas
MAS4eva!!!!

P.S. This "texture-shot" is the kind of bruises i have on my body after the seatbelt. I assure you though....IT`S WORTH IT!!!

How come we say 'It's colder than hell outside' when isn't it realistically always colder than hell since hell is supposed to be fire and brimstone?
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Andreas

Mystic Pic


Zacko posted Tue, 24 January 2006 at 7:03 AM

I deleted the photo. I thought it looked nasty, lol.

How come we say 'It's colder than hell outside' when isn't it realistically always colder than hell since hell is supposed to be fire and brimstone?
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Andreas

Mystic Pic


TomDart posted Tue, 24 January 2006 at 7:10 AM

Whew...the literary description is enough, creating a mental image of the event. I am very glad you are getting better and that you were spared even more serious injury. Thanks for this post to your rosity friends. Tom.


Zacko posted Tue, 24 January 2006 at 7:24 AM

Thank you Tom. Im posting this one as much for me as for anyone else really. I thought it might be good for me to "talk" about it. Each time i close my eyes i see those headlights and i can feel the airbag crushing my chest. That mental image is whats keeping me up at night just as much as the pain actually. And it really did feel good writing about it. Yay...something good came out of my Stridsberging, lol. #:O)

How come we say 'It's colder than hell outside' when isn't it realistically always colder than hell since hell is supposed to be fire and brimstone?
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Andreas

Mystic Pic


TwoPynts posted Tue, 24 January 2006 at 8:10 AM

Thanks for the full story Andreas. I know it took a lot out of you to write, but I'm sure it was good mental therapy. I know people that have been in accidents and years later still have trouble getting into cars. Hopefully you'll be able to overcome that issue, Grover SO wants to get you this hot yellow 'vette. Probably not too good in the snow though. :/ Stay on the mend...I won't be at ease until those 2 weeks are up. Post the occasional Stridsberg so we know you are healing up. ;^P

Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations


ModestyB posted Tue, 24 January 2006 at 8:22 AM

Yes youre lucky, that u didn't wound yourself seriously! But U cant blame anyboody if there was no sigth...U cant see were the road is...so it's easy loosing the possition...great that U had no high speed..... but its bad I think that they havent asked how U are.... Well, Andreas it's allways "healing" to talk about chocking experiences...makes 'em heal quicker. Take care...Puss & Kram, PussGurka ;)


Zacko posted Tue, 24 January 2006 at 8:43 AM

LOLOL!!! Look at that little Grover. Having such a blast isnt he....guessing he will be disappointed now that he wont be getting a ride in my Fiat, LOL. Yeah i wouldnt mind one of those beauties...although youre probably right. Wouldnt do Nanook much good in this artic climate, lol. I had to drive today already and that sucked. It was raining and the roads were sooooo icy and my wife was suppose to drop me off at my moms. But shes not the best driver on such slippery roads so i had drive the last part. And i even had to put the car in reverse and back up some hills since its front-wheel-drived (doubt thats the english word for it but what the hell, lol). So i definitly got put to the test today and it wasnt too much fun either. But probably pretty useful. #:o) And im not blaming anyone for the crash....i just wish they had at least left some information. I cant even file a report with my insurance-company now cause i dont know their names or registration-number and the police cant/wont help me. Puss & Kram pe sjv lilla PussMuttern. #:o)

How come we say 'It's colder than hell outside' when isn't it realistically always colder than hell since hell is supposed to be fire and brimstone?
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Andreas

Mystic Pic


CDBrugg posted Tue, 24 January 2006 at 8:46 AM

very relieved to read that you are basically 'OK' - all my best for a full recovery + I hope the insurance companies are reasonably generous! Charles

Charles


PeeWee05 posted Tue, 24 January 2006 at 9:09 AM

Get well sweetie!!!

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oscilis posted Tue, 24 January 2006 at 9:09 AM

The police will be able to prove which car was on the wrong side if it comes to that. The other driver has probably not visited because he may not remember very clearly what happened...or he's a moron. Keep mending.


Onslow posted Tue, 24 January 2006 at 9:22 AM

Writing is terrific therapy much better even than talking -imo. Keep mending and I hope all gets resolved with the insurance etc.

And every one said, 'If we only live,
We too will go to sea in a Sieve,---
To the hills of the Chankly Bore!'
Far and few, far and few, Are the lands where the Jumblies live;
Their heads are green, and their hands are blue, And they went to sea in a Sieve.

Edward Lear
http://www.nonsenselit.org/Lear/ns/jumblies.html


Zacko posted Tue, 24 January 2006 at 9:48 AM

Thank you all. #:O) With Korts help, ive managed to find the car for me....im just a sucker for capes..... running_car.gif

How come we say 'It's colder than hell outside' when isn't it realistically always colder than hell since hell is supposed to be fire and brimstone?
____________________

Andreas

Mystic Pic


TwoPynts posted Tue, 24 January 2006 at 9:50 AM

LoL, but it only keeps 2 wheels ont he road at a time -- IF THAT! ;] Glad you liked it, heheheh.

Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations


L8RDAZE posted Tue, 24 January 2006 at 9:51 AM

Geez Andreas...after all this and your drivin' ALREADY?!?! That can't be a good thing with broken ribs and whatnot! Be careful... don't want to do MORE harm than good!

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cbender posted Tue, 24 January 2006 at 10:42 AM

LOOOOL htat new car's awesome, dear andreas... at least it seems as if you could jump to the side if necessary... :) i hope you're relly getting better soon...!!! and don't stress yourself with writing looong messages here... ;) huge healing hugs christian


Margana posted Tue, 24 January 2006 at 12:04 PM

ROTFLMAO!Oh my!That car is hysterical!And you could probably add skates for extra icy days!Too funny! On the other hand,that insurance business isn't funny at all.I hope it works out for you,Andreas.The last thing you need now is stress... There has to be some evidence,based on the position of your car,etc.So maybe it will all work out. I can't believe you had to drive already!I find that mind-boggling!And in reverse,yet!!!!!Yeesh!I can't even fathom it!Talk about getting back on the horse! :^/ Well,now that your safe at your mom's I hope you'll take it easy and just rest.Thanks for filling us all in.We're pulling for you,swedie. :^)

Marlene <")

Marlene S. Piskin Photography
My Blog


"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog gets depressed again." - Jay Leno


TwoPynts posted Tue, 24 January 2006 at 12:38 PM

LOL @ Marlene. "Swedie." heheheh. I'm still fuming over the fact that the other car dissappeared, grrrrr. Maybe Super Grover can fly on over there and help track down the miscreants!

Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations


Zacko posted Tue, 24 January 2006 at 1:30 PM

ROFL!!!! What the heck is that??? YOU HAVE THE WHOLE COLLECTION??? You really are a proud associate of "GeeksR Us" arent ya? LOL. Too funny!!! #:oD Pssst....has anyone got a clue where "my" emoticons are being stored these days? I miss em....sniff...

How come we say 'It's colder than hell outside' when isn't it realistically always colder than hell since hell is supposed to be fire and brimstone?
____________________

Andreas

Mystic Pic


Margana posted Tue, 24 January 2006 at 1:31 PM

LOL.YUP!I coined that! ;^) GO SUPERGROVER GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

Marlene <")

Marlene S. Piskin Photography
My Blog


"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog gets depressed again." - Jay Leno


Margana posted Tue, 24 January 2006 at 1:32 PM

Sorry Andreas...You're asking the wrong geek,lol.

Marlene <")

Marlene S. Piskin Photography
My Blog


"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog gets depressed again." - Jay Leno


Margana posted Tue, 24 January 2006 at 2:31 PM

Yikes!Kimmie!!!!!!!!!!!

Marlene <")

Marlene S. Piskin Photography
My Blog


"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog gets depressed again." - Jay Leno


TwoPynts posted Tue, 24 January 2006 at 2:39 PM

Yike, that sounds like yet another terrible accident Kimmer. Super Grover is off to rescue you too, though he'll have to pull a Superman to spin the world backwards and travel back thru time to save you! ;] Sorry to hear your friend was so hurt. :(

Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations


Margana posted Tue, 24 January 2006 at 2:44 PM

Grover certainly is the PERFECT MAScot,lol!

Marlene <")

Marlene S. Piskin Photography
My Blog


"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog gets depressed again." - Jay Leno


Onslow posted Tue, 24 January 2006 at 2:48 PM

He sure is and just as soon as he breaks free from that patch of gum I'm sure he will sort everything :D

And every one said, 'If we only live,
We too will go to sea in a Sieve,---
To the hills of the Chankly Bore!'
Far and few, far and few, Are the lands where the Jumblies live;
Their heads are green, and their hands are blue, And they went to sea in a Sieve.

Edward Lear
http://www.nonsenselit.org/Lear/ns/jumblies.html


TwoPynts posted Tue, 24 January 2006 at 2:50 PM

To break free of the gum, he had to resort to the big guns. Perhaps this can double as Andreas' new set of wheels? =)

Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations


Onslow posted Tue, 24 January 2006 at 2:53 PM

LMAO - you have an inexhaustible supply of these don't yer ? Did you get them free with cereal ?

And every one said, 'If we only live,
We too will go to sea in a Sieve,---
To the hills of the Chankly Bore!'
Far and few, far and few, Are the lands where the Jumblies live;
Their heads are green, and their hands are blue, And they went to sea in a Sieve.

Edward Lear
http://www.nonsenselit.org/Lear/ns/jumblies.html


TwoPynts posted Tue, 24 January 2006 at 3:08 PM

Attached Link: Super Grover Homepage

LOL, no, not exactly. He is one of my childhood favorites from Seasame Street though. He and Aloysius Snuffleupagu

Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations


Margana posted Tue, 24 January 2006 at 3:46 PM

Is that one yours Kortalouche?Because a bit more space to the right and you could add some exhaust,a la Ray and his Snoopy pix!

Marlene <")

Marlene S. Piskin Photography
My Blog


"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog gets depressed again." - Jay Leno


coolj001 posted Tue, 24 January 2006 at 3:48 PM

Glad to hear you are ok. Reminds me of driving during blizzards in the Denver, Colorado area. You are a nice guy...not letting the cops in on it as requested by those wrong-side-of-the-road drivers. I just hope that decision doesn't cause you problems when it comes to insurance and stuff. Nice guys always win though so you will be ok. Take it easy! -Jeff :-)


Zacko posted Tue, 24 January 2006 at 4:06 PM

Eh...Jeff, regarding the police...i was unconciounce (big word for me...not only am i swedish but also on drugs..sigh...probably spelled it wrong) in an ambulance. I didnt get a saying in the matter, lol. Im sure i would have wanted them to come though. #:O) Thats awful Kimmie. Was that suppose to cheer me up???? #:o/ Grover...sigh...hes the man. He surely is THE man!!! The anticipation of his upcoming visit is what keeps me going at this point. Can i just say one thing to Kort, Marlene and Richard? YOU FOLKS MAKE GEEKS LOOK GOOD!!!!! LOL. #:oD

How come we say 'It's colder than hell outside' when isn't it realistically always colder than hell since hell is supposed to be fire and brimstone?
____________________

Andreas

Mystic Pic


Margana posted Tue, 24 January 2006 at 4:58 PM

Aw!Thank you.Present company included,of course!

Marlene <")

Marlene S. Piskin Photography
My Blog


"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog gets depressed again." - Jay Leno


Onslow posted Tue, 24 January 2006 at 7:56 PM

Is it an owl ................

Is it a plane ...............

No................ it's Super Grover !!!!!!!!!

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And every one said, 'If we only live,
We too will go to sea in a Sieve,---
To the hills of the Chankly Bore!'
Far and few, far and few, Are the lands where the Jumblies live;
Their heads are green, and their hands are blue, And they went to sea in a Sieve.

Edward Lear
http://www.nonsenselit.org/Lear/ns/jumblies.html


Margana posted Tue, 24 January 2006 at 8:36 PM

Faster than an autozoom... More powerful than a (insert expensive lens...I have no idea,lol)... Able to leap many galleries in a single bound... Okay I better put the vodka down,lol.

Marlene <")

Marlene S. Piskin Photography
My Blog


"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog gets depressed again." - Jay Leno


nongo posted Tue, 24 January 2006 at 11:49 PM

WOW, I work with a guy who is a firefighter and goes on calls for car crashes & such, and they take photos of the accidents after they help the victims, maybe the guys who rescued you took some images that might help your case????? It's worth looking into... I'm glad you're on the mend, and I know with your inner strength, you'll pull through this and be a better person for it!!!!! Gentle hugs to you Andreas... Akemi ;)


DJB posted Wed, 25 January 2006 at 1:17 AM

OK great to hear the man is coming around.slaps on back,gives big bear hug. Opps Still laughing at that car up there LOL

"The happiness of a man in this life does not consist in the absence but in the mastery of his passions."



KiwiMiss posted Wed, 25 January 2006 at 2:09 AM

Ohhh that sounds dreadful, just as well you were only going slow. Hope everything works out OK with the insurance but your health is the most important thing! and you've driven again already shakes head. Heaps of rest for ya now, gentle hugz

Noeline :D
 
~Predictably Unpredictable~


croxie posted Wed, 25 January 2006 at 3:28 AM

Sowwries about the late reply here, but our connection fell down and died last night after the phone rang. It does that sometimes... Anyways....yawp, you're sure lucky to be alive. A lot of ppl dying in their cars that night I believe. And thanks for the call last night :D Nice to hear that you're still smiling and breathing :D P&K C.

"Keep smiling, it makes people wonder what you're up to."


TwoPynts posted Wed, 25 January 2006 at 8:32 AM

Attached Link: Avernum

Andreas, Here's a little something for you to help pass the time while you are on the mend. When you can see straight again and if you have time (lots of it), check it out. It should appeal to your inner Geek. As a kid, I played the Ultima Games, so I felt right at home when I found this one. The only one I really played is Avernum 2, but the new 4 looks cool (not that I have the time). sorry though, the latest one is still Mac only. ;] ((this should give me a few extra points in the geek/nerd ratings, lol))

Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations


Zabeth posted Wed, 25 January 2006 at 9:36 AM

All my thoughts are with you... Get well soon! Take care HugeHugs Elisabeth


Zacko posted Wed, 25 January 2006 at 9:41 AM

LOL....my inner geek says thank you Kort. #:oD Ill check it out later. For the rest of you....AWWWWW! Thank you all! #:O)

How come we say 'It's colder than hell outside' when isn't it realistically always colder than hell since hell is supposed to be fire and brimstone?
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Andreas

Mystic Pic


TwoPynts posted Wed, 25 January 2006 at 1:15 PM

Attached Link: Darillo

I got permission from Darillo to post this here, I though you'd get a kick out of this motorcycle. How about this as your new ride Andreas???

Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations


Zacko posted Wed, 25 January 2006 at 1:21 PM

WHAT THE HELL IS THAT?????? O_o Amphibi-bike??? With a flying saucer and everything....YIKES was a word used earlier...and now it truly fits, lol.

How come we say 'It's colder than hell outside' when isn't it realistically always colder than hell since hell is supposed to be fire and brimstone?
____________________

Andreas

Mystic Pic


Margana posted Wed, 25 January 2006 at 2:14 PM

Sigh...someone is soooooo not a trekkie,lol! ;^)

Marlene <")

Marlene S. Piskin Photography
My Blog


"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog gets depressed again." - Jay Leno


Drea71 posted Fri, 27 January 2006 at 4:40 PM

I know I'm laaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaate - but just wanted you to know that I'm happy to see that you're feeling better already. And if you need someone to testify for you against those 4 "driving-on-the-wrong-side-of-the-street" guys: I guess you can call on all your friends at R'Osity to assure the authoroties that you would NEVER EVER lie!!!


jcv2 posted Sat, 28 January 2006 at 8:48 AM

Thank you so much for taking all this time to inform us! First of all the most important thing is you will be pretty much ok. I hope you'll manage to get the insurance thing all ok as well, the mental damage of getting in a crash not regarding to any cause at all is shocking enough and if those causing the accident try to peep out it's very unresponsible and nothing less than driving away after an accident. :( Anyway, I see you've got some nice cheer ups here yet. So I really hope you'll be perfectly ok. Just take your time to recover and as you've seen, you're not forgotten here! :) Take care!


Zacko posted Sat, 28 January 2006 at 9:09 AM

Thank you Jan-Carel and Andrea. I have absolutly gotten the best possible support and cheer-me-ups from my friends in here. LOVE THIS PLACE!!!! #:O) Working on my budget now....gonna spoil myself to a big ass jeep so that im better protected the next time someone drives on the wrong side of the road. Hopefully that wont happen again though. And my God, while im at it im gonna loan some extra cash and treat myself to a DSLR....you only live once is something ive come to realise. #:O) ....then i could use a 42" plasma-TV before the olympics start....and a new lawnmower...etc etc etc....hehe. #:oP

How come we say 'It's colder than hell outside' when isn't it realistically always colder than hell since hell is supposed to be fire and brimstone?
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Andreas

Mystic Pic


TwoPynts posted Sat, 28 January 2006 at 5:50 PM

Pssst. If you could wire some cash my way... (wink) ;^P I hope you do treat yourself...as long as you don't put yoursefl into too much debt doing it. But now I'll be one of the few if not the only MASer without a DSLR. Sigh. Lisa and I have looked at our budgets latesly and a $1000+ purchase for that is just not in the cards. Cost of living here is pretty high, and we are putting any extra stuff into home improvements and such. We are gonna need a new AC soon, and we are installing Hurricane Shutters on our remaining windows...these things add up. That and our house needs a new paint job, but we're gonna try and do that ourselves. Yikes, I'm Stridsberging here, better click "Post Reply" before I blather on any more...

Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations


Zacko posted Sun, 29 January 2006 at 12:52 AM

#:o( You just mentioned soooo many expenses that i too should put into calculation, lol. Our house was built in 1904 so its over a houndred years old and it needs constant repairing. New windows all around and a new roof for starters. SIIIIGH!!! Thanks for pulling me back to planet earth my friend, lol. I painted our entire house myself 2 years ago...and its a HUGE house...using only a ladder..UGH. My God was i tired. Took me all summer long too...bla bla... I just saw a pretty good deal on the Olympus E500 with two sets of lenses for $800 btw. Stridsberging at its best id say, lol.

How come we say 'It's colder than hell outside' when isn't it realistically always colder than hell since hell is supposed to be fire and brimstone?
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Andreas

Mystic Pic


Margana posted Sun, 29 January 2006 at 2:33 AM

I say go for it.The cost of a cam built into a loan,on a monthly basis,will be like adding floormats to a car on a car loan...extremely minimal...and soooo worth it to you...especially on an psychological level...Which will aid your healing!!! If you said you were going to purchase something extreme,like a Viper,lol,I'd advise against it.But a $1200 purchase,or thereabouts,is nothing on a monthly basis.Go for it,Swedie.You earned a little joy... In my dedi to you I said we should all feel blessed for every day that we get...it's THE most important thing we can do...EVERY DAY...But the hardest to do...we all go about our business,worrying,paying bills,being unhappy about whatever...and then tragedy strikes and we finally get some REAL perspective... The only thing that matters...the ONLY thing...is that we make the most of the time we have here on earth...everything else is just 'stuff'.We can let it cloud us,and color our existence...or we can look at life as it is...a collection of experiences to help us become more and more enlightened as individuals. Okay...I should sooooo shut up now...LOL.Guess I was doing a bit of Stridsberging myself,lol. My apologies for getting on the proverbial 'soapbox',so to speak... It's just what happened to you,Andreas,touched me deeply... Your good and MAS friend, Marlene :^)

Marlene <")

Marlene S. Piskin Photography
My Blog


"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog gets depressed again." - Jay Leno


Zacko posted Sun, 29 January 2006 at 3:44 AM

AWWWWWWWWW!!!! Arent you too sweet. Thank you Marlene. For everything youve done since the accident i might add. #:O) You are soooooo right too....you only live once right? As long as ends meet i would be foolish not to bake a cam into that loan. IT`S DECIDED!!!! ....i hope....ill keep you posted...sigh.

How come we say 'It's colder than hell outside' when isn't it realistically always colder than hell since hell is supposed to be fire and brimstone?
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Andreas

Mystic Pic


Margana posted Sun, 29 January 2006 at 4:12 AM

No thanks necessary,swedie. :^) I'm just happy you're still with us.This place would never be the same without you... And I am certainly not alone in feeling that way...obviously,lol.... Can't wait to see what you do with a new cam...You already made a point-and-shoot look damn good,lol.... :^)

Marlene <")

Marlene S. Piskin Photography
My Blog


"A new study shows that licking the sweat off a frog can cure depression. The down side is, the minute you stop licking, the frog gets depressed again." - Jay Leno


Zacko posted Mon, 30 January 2006 at 3:01 AM

Thank you Cindy. A new cam...well...thats what i hope for at least. Gonna call the bank today and see what kind of payment plan they can come up with. Its all depending on rates etc etc... Better find me a new car first though. #:o/

How come we say 'It's colder than hell outside' when isn't it realistically always colder than hell since hell is supposed to be fire and brimstone?
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Andreas

Mystic Pic


TwoPynts posted Mon, 30 January 2006 at 9:36 AM

E500...let the drooling begin. ;] I hope the bank can work out something good for you. Tell them they'll have to deal with Super Grover if they don't! I hope you are continuing to feel better. Have a great week!

Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations


Zacko posted Mon, 30 January 2006 at 9:50 AM

I just got an email from "my banker" and shes offering a really good loan...intrance...intr..in...sigh...you know what i mean dont you..the rate at 2.83%. And i asked my cousin to look into purchasing the cam through his record-company...that way i dont have to pay the 25% taxes for it. But thats a big "no no" according to the government...so ssssshhhh. E500 does sound sweet...but im droooooooling over the D200. #:O)

How come we say 'It's colder than hell outside' when isn't it realistically always colder than hell since hell is supposed to be fire and brimstone?
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Andreas

Mystic Pic


TwoPynts posted Mon, 30 January 2006 at 10:22 AM

That is a Great rate...at least here in the USA it would be. 25% taxes? That is insane! YEah, I think I'd take the D200, or a Canon 5D over the Olympus, but having actually held and looked over the E500, I'd say you could definitly do worse! ;]

Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations


Zacko posted Thu, 02 February 2006 at 4:07 AM

SIIIIIIIIIIIGHHHHHH!!!!!!! Guess i wont be getting a DSLR after all. I just got off the phone with my insurance company and the woman i smashed into is claiming i was the one driving on the wrong side of the road...AND THAT IS SOOOOO NOT TRUEEEEE!!!!! God, all the cars coming afterwards passed by us on HER side of the road, meaning that both cars were lying on MY side. But that doesnt matter.....since she had 3 passangers that backs up her story. Like they arent partial...PFFFFT! And when she called for assistance she even told them that the police wasnt needed at the scene so theres no documentation on how the car was positioned. Hence.....its word against word....and they are 4 to 1. #:o( AAAAAAAAARRRRRRGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! Not only did she put me in the hospital...she also plans on ruining me....sniff. Wonderful...just wonderful. I need to double the morphine today i think, lol.

How come we say 'It's colder than hell outside' when isn't it realistically always colder than hell since hell is supposed to be fire and brimstone?
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Andreas

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jcv2 posted Thu, 02 February 2006 at 7:17 AM

Need to open that bottle of whisky I'm afraid! Oh boy! Sounds to me this is inspector's work, tracing the traces of tyres on the road. But ok, on snow little traces, but maybe there's something left on the road. sigh I really hope and pray justice will be done. 4 to 1, but no independent witnesses. Perhaps unknown witnesses passing by? I hope you'll be able to get in contact with people passing by who saw it happening! Take care, Andreas!


Zacko posted Thu, 02 February 2006 at 7:51 AM

Youre right Jan-Carel....that bottle of whiskey combined with my morphine would definitly put me out of my misery. #:oP

How come we say 'It's colder than hell outside' when isn't it realistically always colder than hell since hell is supposed to be fire and brimstone?
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TwoPynts posted Thu, 02 February 2006 at 7:59 AM

Careful, we don't want it to PERMANENTLY put you out of your misery! Man, I am so pissed about this. JC is right though, they should be able to turn up some evidence. I just wish the police had been called. In the US the rule is, no matter HOW minor, always call the police. I know you were in no condition to do it, but still...grrrrrrr! Surely the fact that they drove away in a majorly damaged car will tell the insurance people and the cops something. May those 4 bastards get what's coming to them! }:`[ Sent you an email Andreas...get back to me. Hang in there, I can't believe things will end so badly with all this.

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Margana posted Thu, 02 February 2006 at 8:36 AM

The people that towed the cars,the medics,the fire dept...someone has to recall where your cars were...why not ask for witnesses in the local paper...explaining this injustice? Of course the people in her car are backing her...that should be obvious...their word should NOT be taken into account at all,as they are not impartial...The insurance company surely realises that!So if you get IMpartial witnesses their statements should be considered to be more accurate and hold more validity,than any she can produce. Surely there is a way to rectify this! I'm sorry.I just don't understand all this.People have accidents...especially under hazardous driving conditions.I don't see why anyone should be blamed.What is the purpose of insurance then?It's supposed to be so that you have no 'out-of-pocket' expenses except the deductible.I guess that's why we have 'no-fault' insurance... I'm so sorry,Andreas.I wish I could help...All I can say is,try not to let this overwhelm you.You really need to focus on getting well right now...and maybe,if there's an ounce of justice in the world,someone will come forward who can help you...

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TwoPynts posted Thu, 02 February 2006 at 8:54 AM

I'm with Marlene. I just can't wrap my mind around this. Have you called the police and explain the situation to see if there is anything they can do after the fact?

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Zacko posted Thu, 02 February 2006 at 9:07 AM

The police wants nothing to do with this accident. I had a hard time even getting them to give me the number of the licence plate belonging to the other car so that i could file a report in the first place. My insurance-company is currently investigating this further though. Will talk to the firedepartment and the ambulance-drivers to see if anyone of them can remember last friday. Im sure it will work out in the end....i hope. And Kort.....i can assure you...they didnt drive off in their car either. This is how their car looks. Taken with my cellphone. Unfortunatly it wasnt possible to photograph my own since it was jammed into a corner of the impound but that one looked even worse.

How come we say 'It's colder than hell outside' when isn't it realistically always colder than hell since hell is supposed to be fire and brimstone?
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TwoPynts posted Thu, 02 February 2006 at 9:11 AM

Small consolation...but glad they at least are out their car too. Keep us posted.

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Zacko posted Thu, 02 February 2006 at 10:24 AM

Karma indeed! LOL. If nothing can be proved theyll go by word against word according to the judge...and ill lose 4 to 1. And sure my insurance company will cover all the expenses and all i have to do is pay my excess (looked it up in my dictionary...hope its used correctly, lol) which is rather steep though....but if they also decide that im to blame, i will have to pay their excess as well. And thats whats really bothering me, that i might have to give them money out of my own pocket. And of course it will affect my other insurances as well. But like you said Cindy...karma...hehe...hope it gets them gooooood! #:oD

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Zacko posted Thu, 02 February 2006 at 10:50 AM

I know Cindy...and thats why the insurance company says "that their 3 "votes" only counts as 1", LOL. Have you heard anything more ridicilous? #:o/

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TwoPynts posted Thu, 02 February 2006 at 10:56 AM

Bad Karma: http://www.artofmarkbryan.com/images/binky's_bad_karma_500.jpg (Really like this one) http://www.gopala.org/media/cburnupkarma.jpg http://www.americanworldpictures.com/projects/badkarma.htm http://membres.lycos.fr/ohmygore/goodies/jaquettes/badkarma.jpg http://badkarmaseals.tripod.com/seal_logo.jpg http://www.uspsychic.com/voodoo_revenge_spells_spellcasting.htm (Check out the revenge spells, lol) Not sure why this was there, but thought I'd include it: http://home.kooee.com.au/birkefeld/ Yours, Mr. D.

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WiserAngel posted Thu, 02 February 2006 at 3:02 PM

That cape car looks a bit bumpy! I hope you are well soon, Zacko.


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