Crash
Last Monday, my son, Adam drove his first car home after purchasing it in Iowa.
On Tuesday, he crashed it.
At least he's ok -- but the car's not. The front end is all smashed in. He managed to drive it home and now it sits forlornly in our driveway.
I made some remark last night about how it looks like we're starting a junk yard. That comment did not go over very well.
Fortunately, our good friend, Randy, took pity on us, and has agreed to fix it up for us -- a restoration project of sorts.
He found all the parts at the auto salvage yard for a little over $400.
That is substantially lower than our initial projections, but we know there'll be lots of other expenses incurred, and our 25th Aniversary Cruise Fund is taking a severe beating.
On Tuesday, he crashed it.
At least he's ok -- but the car's not. The front end is all smashed in. He managed to drive it home and now it sits forlornly in our driveway.
I made some remark last night about how it looks like we're starting a junk yard. That comment did not go over very well.
Fortunately, our good friend, Randy, took pity on us, and has agreed to fix it up for us -- a restoration project of sorts.
He found all the parts at the auto salvage yard for a little over $400.
That is substantially lower than our initial projections, but we know there'll be lots of other expenses incurred, and our 25th Aniversary Cruise Fund is taking a severe beating.
Oh Mark - - - - you have my utter and complete EMPATHY!!!
ReplyDeleteOur oldest son managed to total two vehicles within a month of getting his driver's license. IN FACT - - - he had not yet made the first payment on either vehicle when he wrecked them.
Our insurance policy refused to insure him and made us take him off of our family vehicles. He found a HUGE old clunker which he paid $75 (total) for and then had to pay more than that each month for high risk insurance!!!!!
Actually - - - we are RELIEVED he LIVED through that phase.
Well, at least he didn't drive it through your garage into the dining room!
ReplyDeleteMy son went through two that I helped him buy, then I got smart. He walked for 8 months until he saved enough to buy an old Volvo. He loved that car. It lasted him 5 years. Enough said. I'm so glad that time is past. Steve
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