Ameraucana Breeders Club
The Official Forum of the Ameraucana Breeders Club => News and Information => Topic started by: Susan Mouw on October 19, 2017, 04:40:20 PM
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Last Saturday, I headed out at 4AM to meet up with my chicken show buddy, John Womack at 4AM. About 5 miles from the house, I realized I had forgotten my phone, so I took the next exit off I-20 to turn around and grab my phone. Well, when I got back on I-20, there was a pick up truck in the passing lane next to me doing some swerving and "wiggles", which got my attention. But, when I looked up, there was this big deer 5' off my hood. Nothing to do, but pray and I did.
Here are some pics of my car after "meeting" that deer.
All cabin airbags deployed
(http://sandcastlesfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/All-airbags-deployed-e1508445547478.jpg)
Left Front
(http://sandcastlesfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/left-front-bumper-headlight.jpg)
Hood and Right Front
(http://sandcastlesfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Hood-and-right-front.jpg)
Front Grill and Radiator
(http://sandcastlesfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/front-grill-radiator.jpg)
I made it back to the house and Barry helped me move everything over to our van and I headed back out to meet John..with my phone, of course.
I was notified yesterday by my insurance company that the car was totaled. We had already anticipated that, so already had our financing for a new car set up. Now it was time to do some serious car shopping!
Here is what I brought home this afternoon...all ready to go to the Ohio Nationals in a few weeks!
2016 Ford Transit Connect Wagon Titanium, 21K miles
(http://sandcastlesfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/2016-Ford-Transit-Connect-Titanium.jpg)
Interior front:
(http://sandcastlesfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Interior-cab.jpg)
Of course, I did make it to the Anniston show Saturday, but I wouldn't have made it through the day without help of my friends! Lindsay Helton...thank you!!
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I was sorry to hear of your accident, but glad to hear you did not suffer any severe damage to yourself. As I told you cars can be replaced, not so with great secretary/treasurers. I think you will like your transit connect. I sure like mine, it is only a 2012 XLT with the 2 front seats (the back is all open). I tell people that's my chicken house on wheels. It sure is great to haul Feed and go to shows. The gas mileage is unbelievable.
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I love your new ride! It will be perfect for transporting birds to shows! I'm so glad that you are okay. I became worried about you on the morning of the show. I knew that something must have happened when you didn't arrive by a certain time. Happy to have been of help. By the way, did you get your wrist checked? ;)
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I love your new ride! It will be perfect for transporting birds to shows! I'm so glad that you are okay. I became worried about you on the morning of the show. I knew that something must have happened when you didn't arrive by a certain time. Happy to have been of help. By the way, did you get your wrist checked? ;)
LOL...how did I know that was coming? ;) Actually, I sorta did. Insurance co "suggested" it would be a good idea to get checked out, but by that time (Friday morning), everything mostly felt better and the bruises were all a yellowish-green. Even the lip was pretty well closed up. Going back and looking at pictures of that car, I don't know how I came out of it so well...well, yes, I do know. Praise God! I remember thinking when I saw that deer that he was going to come through the windshield - I'm not sure I would have been in the same shape if that had happened.
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Susan glad your OK.
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This has actually turned out to be a blessing, although that seems weird to say. :)
The Captiva was approaching that mark (65K miles) where some maintenance issue were going to have be taken care of. Fortunately, we bought it at a good price in Feb 2016, so we ended up with nearly $5K net after the loan was paid off. We never buy new off the lot - we always try to buy one or two year old vehicles with low mileage.
So, now I have a bigger vehicle for chicken shows and some money in the Show Account, too! LOL...although Barry might disagree with how those funds are earmarked.
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Susan, just tell Barry the funds are marked "chickenfeed"!
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I think his response would be what comes out after the chicken feed is processed.