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> OT: Waiting for things to turn UP in '07!, my Benz may be totaled...
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post Feb 9 2007, 12:10 AM
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January the neighbor's walnut tree crushes my storage tent

February, (today) I get rear ended while my 87 Benz is stopped in traffic. Bumper is pushed in a foot and both rear fenders are creased at the wheel wells. Too old for value despite all the upgrades. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) Calling Howard in the AM...
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post Feb 9 2007, 05:50 AM
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But you're OK, and not hurt, it sounds like.

Sorry to hear about the car. You might be surprised, sometimes you can get more fixed than you think. (Then again, sometimes you can't.)

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post Feb 10 2007, 08:48 AM
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QUOTE(Dave_Darling @ Feb 9 2007, 03:50 AM) *

But you're OK, and not hurt, it sounds like.

Sorry to hear about the car. You might be surprised, sometimes you can get more fixed than you think. (Then again, sometimes you can't.)

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Thanks Dave, besides some soreness in my shoulders I'm "ok" as far as I can tell. My Chiropractor wants me to come in 4x a week though.

Spoke to Howard for some advise, my insurance "shouldn't" be involved since it was not my fault.

Decisions:
1) repair my car (cost may not be a gating issue because I'm not at fault) but once repaired the car's value is depreciated substantially.
2) total my car and negotiate a payoff. KBB has very low replacement value but this car had $25k upgrades in the last 7 years. I won't get near that much but the payoff and buyback for parts can partially pay for a newer low maintenance car.



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post Feb 10 2007, 08:49 AM
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both fenders buckled, can you say crumple zone (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)


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post Jun 7 2007, 03:17 AM
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March:
marriage at risk, car projects progress takes a nose dive.

April:
After much grief, the other driver's insurance settles on my totaled Benz.

Sold my 914 V8, it needed to happen (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

neighbor/builders contractor replaces my Ducane, car tent and finally pays for the damages.

Crisis at a customer site creates a huge list of work for me, oh and I need to complete them before my trip. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif)

May:
I'm sent to Japan for the month to manage a hostile customer site. I was "praised" enough to be transferred to another division upon my return. Maybe I'm just not seeing the "opportunity" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif)

Wifes brother is arrested, I pay his laywer

June:
Spent a couple hours at Parts Heaven finally met Larry

Quit drinking coffee and began to eat healthier (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Getting neo914's susp parts worked on. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif)

Building racket next door should end next month.

I'd say things are looking up...
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post Jun 7 2007, 05:08 AM
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Wow, sounds like the first of '07 has been a busy/exciting time for you. Hopefully you'll have a calmer second half.

I didn't hear/follow any postings about you selling your car, did you get it finished?

BTW, are you planning to attend SEMA this year? Robin and I will be there, hope to renew long distance friendships...

-- Rob
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post Jun 7 2007, 05:44 AM
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Hang in there Felix! I recommend a walk on the beach at your earliest convenience. The destressificatiousness factor can not be diminishificated. The only side effect is the increased tendency to string together too many sylables.... far as I can tell.

John www.ghiaspecialties.com
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post Oct 26 2007, 08:50 PM
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ugh, the '07 trend is mostly down.

the bad:

Wife diagnosed with intersticial cestitus

Layed off, my severance gives me some time to pursue a job I'd enjoy

Brother in Law passed away today, my wife is devastated. He was a smart and talented person (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

No response from Tesla motors, will now apply at VW test lab to return to the automotive industry

the good:
more time with family and house projects

more time to work on neo914 and my replacement Benz

contractor finally finished the monster house next door marking the end of construction noises seven freaking days a week...
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post Oct 26 2007, 10:23 PM
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dude felix,

i am sorry for your loss and your cirmumstances.

Prayers sent your way buddy,

Aaron
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post Oct 28 2007, 05:14 PM
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Felix, hope that things get better for you and yours real soon.
Last year at this time we were bothered by "Big" problems at SEMA. Those things are looking small today compared to your goings on at home right now.
Prayers and good wishes sent your way from me and our family !
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post Oct 28 2007, 06:36 PM
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Felix,

Prayers sent to you and yours. Sorry for your loss.

- Joe & Family
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post Oct 29 2007, 08:12 AM
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hang on Buddy!
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