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ThomaS

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Age: 78
Sex: M
Location: SeaShore
State: New Jersey

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EVERY YEAR SOMETHING Sunday, June 17, 2012

I was driving at about 40 MPH coming on the bridge from Highlands NJ into Sea Bright NJ. Light traffic but on my right a car in the lane next to me decided he wanted to come into Sea Bright rather than proceed into Gateway National Park ( Sandy Hook ) and signaled and moved in front of me in my lane. I took my foot off the gas and allowed him and almost immediately the car in front of him braked, he barked and I braked and…
I had a n ice and relaxing Fathers Day. I went to a 9:30 am meeting and listened to a fine Lady Speaker with a very inspiring story detailing her 25 years as a Biker; an Alcoholic and her long recovery. Very motivational and I identified with a lot of her story. Leaving the Meeting I went looking unsuccessfully for a Patio Table but I did managed to buy a Garden Hose. I also bought a Fruit Tart to bring with me to my Son’s house for a Father’s Day BBQ.
My Son Rob was there, his wife and youngest Daughter, Kim as well as my older boy, Tom and Mary his wife. Her Mother and Step Father were also there and it was a great day. As normal they all gave me Father’s Day and Birthday gifts. It also included a Golf Club but like last year Rob did not use it to break his nose again.
Coming back hone into town I heard the screech of brakes and felt the impact of a crash. I immediately pulled off into a closed restaurant and the other car followed. It was a young girl who hit me and we quickly established that neither of us were hurt and called the police. We swapped information and I was happy my damage was confined to my left rear bumper so no muffler damage but her car was a mess. It was a small Honda Fit so her hood and right fender and RF Quarter panel were seriously involved Her BF came as he was nearby  at a Party. We determined that she was able to drive her car but the Policeman suggested she not go very far with it. The Police report was done quickly but I bet she felt sick when the Policeman addressed me by name . I did my best to put her at ease and the arrival of her BF also helped. Once again seat belts helped prevent any serious injuries.
            HAPPY FATHERS DAY TO ALL


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Glad no one was hurt! Things like that happen so fast! I almost bought the farm on the way back from lunch the other day. As I wrote this, it occurred to me that the spot where it happened was exactly 1 mile south of where my farm used to be! That's where I did 'buy the farm'!  [Tornado] 6/17/2012 10:28:21 PM
eyipes! i am glad no one was hurt! [oulin] 6/17/2012 10:44:58 PM
erm. do you always have a bang up birthday? [oulin] 6/17/2012 11:01:44 PM
Thank God neither of you were hurt! Love, Liz [Lizzy Tish 77] 6/18/2012 8:33:40 AM
so glad no one was hurt. cars can be replaced or repaired... people not as easy to fix. hope she has good insurance. take care, [gray tabby] 6/18/2012 10:43:23 AM
No injuries is good. Yes seat belts can make the difference between life and death. Glad you had a good day :-0) x [Belle Dame] 6/18/2012 10:49:20 AM
i'm glad no one was hurt! but you could have faked it crying out, "whiplash! my baby!!" [Redcat] 6/18/2012 11:38:06 AM
So glad you both were ok even if the cops know you by name. LOL Happy father's day dear you. We care . [Georgette] 6/18/2012 2:03:46 PM
What a Fathers Day you had! [KeepSmiling] 6/18/2012 3:19:54 PM
Dayum! That sucks....... [Just*Plain*Robbin] 6/19/2012 4:05:19 PM
Yikes ... glad no one was hurt and that you are okay !
 [Elle: 2]
6/24/2012 11:29:31 PM


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