Friday, September 15, 2006
accidents will happen
Especially in Tucson. And one just did. To me.
I was on my way home from the downtown area on Broadway Boulevard and was on the receiving end of a three-car accident. I'm a little sore right now (which will likely be a lot sore by tomorrow). It looks like the only damage to my car is on the rear bumper. The people in the middle car banged their heads pretty good from both impacts. The driver in the rear car was rightfully cited.
When I got hit, I channeled my mother and literally screeched, "YOU HIT MY NEW CAR!" while my body shook slightly.
We waited well over an hour for an officer to arrive and take a report. It probably would have taken longer if not for the Tucson Department of Transportation employee who drove by and called the Tucson Fire Department to come out and evaluate everyone for injuries.
TFD was great. They were there in a matter of minutes. They checked in with everyone and tried to facilitate TPD showing up so we could all get on with our days. Unfortunately, TFD got called to the scene of another accident about a block away at Broadway and Campbell. Just before we left, the woman from the business whose parking lot TFD moved a couple of the vehicles into came out of the building and told the TFD guys that the cars couldn't stay where they were, that she ran a business, and that even though she watched the accident happen, she still couldn't allow the cars to stay there, as they made her business look bad. In short, she was a bi-atch.
Do not ever shop at Water Ways Decorative Plumbing and Hardware on Broadway in Tucson. The employees (I hope she wasn't the manager or owner) are rude and not compassionate.
I'm obviously upset that this happened, especially because my car is less than a year old. But it's certainly not the worst that could happen, and I can get it fixed up like new in no time - with no cost to me. So I'm really doing pretty well, all things considered.
Of course, I'm happy to accept gifts and well wishes. In lieu of get well gifts, actually, just make a donation to the cause of your choice. Causes I like include the Southern Arizona Center Against Sexual Assault, Wingspan, the Pima County/Tucson Women's Commission, Vote Vets, or any number of candidates who will need our help to make our community a better place come November.
I was on my way home from the downtown area on Broadway Boulevard and was on the receiving end of a three-car accident. I'm a little sore right now (which will likely be a lot sore by tomorrow). It looks like the only damage to my car is on the rear bumper. The people in the middle car banged their heads pretty good from both impacts. The driver in the rear car was rightfully cited.
When I got hit, I channeled my mother and literally screeched, "YOU HIT MY NEW CAR!" while my body shook slightly.
We waited well over an hour for an officer to arrive and take a report. It probably would have taken longer if not for the Tucson Department of Transportation employee who drove by and called the Tucson Fire Department to come out and evaluate everyone for injuries.
TFD was great. They were there in a matter of minutes. They checked in with everyone and tried to facilitate TPD showing up so we could all get on with our days. Unfortunately, TFD got called to the scene of another accident about a block away at Broadway and Campbell. Just before we left, the woman from the business whose parking lot TFD moved a couple of the vehicles into came out of the building and told the TFD guys that the cars couldn't stay where they were, that she ran a business, and that even though she watched the accident happen, she still couldn't allow the cars to stay there, as they made her business look bad. In short, she was a bi-atch.
Do not ever shop at Water Ways Decorative Plumbing and Hardware on Broadway in Tucson. The employees (I hope she wasn't the manager or owner) are rude and not compassionate.
I'm obviously upset that this happened, especially because my car is less than a year old. But it's certainly not the worst that could happen, and I can get it fixed up like new in no time - with no cost to me. So I'm really doing pretty well, all things considered.
Of course, I'm happy to accept gifts and well wishes. In lieu of get well gifts, actually, just make a donation to the cause of your choice. Causes I like include the Southern Arizona Center Against Sexual Assault, Wingspan, the Pima County/Tucson Women's Commission, Vote Vets, or any number of candidates who will need our help to make our community a better place come November.
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That sucks man! It doesn't help when the Bathroom Fixture Beeotch comes out to give you shit!
My manager had a similar situation when she was making a deposit at the bank drive-thru. The people in front of here were acting suspicious and kept checking her out. They left the drive-thru and positioned them selves in the lot to follow her. She told the manager through the intercom that she was nervous and scared and asked them to call the police. They called the police and then told her to pull out of the lane into the parking lot. There were 3 lanes open, and this would have put her closer to the suspicious car than she cared to be. She was pretty much frozen with fear and no one from the bank would come out to help her or escort her into the bank. they just left her hanging there and made their annoyance of her blocking the lane very clear. What is with people?
My manager is safe and I am looking for a new bank.
My manager had a similar situation when she was making a deposit at the bank drive-thru. The people in front of here were acting suspicious and kept checking her out. They left the drive-thru and positioned them selves in the lot to follow her. She told the manager through the intercom that she was nervous and scared and asked them to call the police. They called the police and then told her to pull out of the lane into the parking lot. There were 3 lanes open, and this would have put her closer to the suspicious car than she cared to be. She was pretty much frozen with fear and no one from the bank would come out to help her or escort her into the bank. they just left her hanging there and made their annoyance of her blocking the lane very clear. What is with people?
My manager is safe and I am looking for a new bank.
Thanks to both of you! I don't know what's wrong with people who don't have the common decency to help others in times of need.
I was really in bad shape last night, my shoulders so stiff I couldn't stand up straight. It's amazing what a good night's sleep will do though. I'm much better now. Still a little achy, but nowhere near as bad as last night.
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I was really in bad shape last night, my shoulders so stiff I couldn't stand up straight. It's amazing what a good night's sleep will do though. I'm much better now. Still a little achy, but nowhere near as bad as last night.
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