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Topic: VERY VERY VERY bad day
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Mike65
Gearhead Posts: 1464
From: Columbia,NJ, USA. 65 Fastback, 69 Coupe MCA #-04549
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 04-10-2002 01:50 PM
   
This morning on the way home from work ( I work 10:00 pm to 7:00 am) about 1 mile from my house I had an accident. I fell asleep while driving & went off the road & hit a mid sized tree. Fortunatly I just have a bruise on my face (thanks to the air bag is was not worse) & some body soreness (so far). Unfortunatly my Ranger might be a total loss. The insurance company has to look at it to see if it repairable or if I will looking for another truck. I was supprised the insurance company said the accident will NOT raise my rates due to the fact no one else was involved, because it was a 1 car accident. I am soooo depressed, it could have been much worse. I am also very grateful to the several people who stopped to see if I was ok. That made me fell a little better to know some people still do care.  Very sorry for the long post. ------------------
Mike & Robin
65 Mustang Fastback
69 Mustang Coupe
87 LTD CV
96 Ranger Extd Cab PU
99 Explorer Sport
M&M #- 890
MCA #- 4549
www.mike65.mustangsandmore.ws
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MustangMaggie
Journeyman Posts: 12
From: Malta,Idaho,USA
Registered: Apr 2002
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posted 04-10-2002 02:03 PM
Mike really sorry to hear about your accident, but it is a good thing you are alright. At least the insurance co. will take care of the car. There is a saying I hear all the time. Don't Sweat the Small Stuff! Take Care of yourself. 
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Fastymz
Gearhead Posts: 3819
From: Reno Nv MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 04-10-2002 02:26 PM
Mike sorry to hear about that.I've always had a fear about falling asleep driving.Your lucky your not more hurt.Make sure you get yourself checked out.You never how hurt you are,until the next couple of days.
SCOOP
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65 coupe,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,Crager SS,Black Suede. https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Fastymz.html
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Ponygirl67
Gearhead Posts: 454
From: Vancouver Island, Canada
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 04-10-2002 05:00 PM
Glad to hear you are ok Mike....sounds like it could have been alot worse. Take it easy for the next few days....------------------
Ponygirls Mustang Stable
'67 Purple Mustang Coupe
New member of the Vancouver Island Mustang Association
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GTRocks
Gearhead Posts: 1707
From: Lusby, MD, USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 04-10-2002 07:36 PM
The important thing is that you're still here to post! It was a good day!! 
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7DMACH1
Gearhead Posts: 845
From: PHILA. PA.
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 04-10-2002 07:40 PM
The best part is you're ok. Sheet metal can be replaced, lives cannot. Look at it as a good day ,cause if you were gone it would have been a lot worse. Good luck and take life easy. RAY------------------
RAY, THE WISE A@@ PHILLY GUY!!
70 MACH1 408C 4SPD.
86 CAPRI 5.0 5SPD.
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Stewart
Moderator Posts: 8087
From: Monterey, CA Mustangsandmore Member #437
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 04-10-2002 08:06 PM
Ouch, Mike! Like the others said though, it can be viewed as a VERY, VERY, VERY good day because you suffered only minor injuries (so far as you can tell) and nobody else was involved or hurt. Hey, look at it this way, it was an exciting ride and you slept through most of it!  (Sorry, bad humor)Seriously though, you're alive, you walked away from it, and nobody else was hurt. I'm glad you're ok. It's unfortunate your poor Ranger got smooshed. Maybe you can upgrade to a F-150! Stewart
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Mike65
Gearhead Posts: 1464
From: Columbia,NJ, USA. 65 Fastback, 69 Coupe MCA #-04549
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 04-10-2002 08:10 PM
Thanks everyone for the kind words, it means a lot to me. . Hey Stewart your comment at the end might have been poor humor, but it brought a smile to me, & today I needed that. ------------------
Mike & Robin
65 Mustang Fastback
69 Mustang Coupe
87 LTD CV
96 Ranger Extd Cab PU
99 Explorer Sport
M&M #- 890
MCA #- 4549
www.mike65.mustangsandmore.ws
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66HIPO&more
Gearhead Posts: 2304
From: SLC, UT
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 04-10-2002 08:26 PM
I'm relieved you are physically mostly unhurt. Sorry about the Ranger, but maybe things will work out to your advantage - we can always hope.
As another night shift worker, I can relate.
Had to pull over more than once and give myself a slap to wake up!We bought a 65 FB a few years back that a night shift nurse wrapped around a tree. She was hurt pretty badly - no airbag! Take it easy on yourself Mike! Stewart - you are the eternal optimist! We need you around here! Joyce [This message has been edited by 66HIPO&more (edited 04-10-2002).]
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Dave Gibson
Moderator Posts: 5429
From: Pensacola, Florida, USA M&M#166 MCA#47921
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 04-10-2002 08:59 PM
Mike,
As has already been stated, you had a good day. You had an accident and you were able to walk away from it. That is a lot more than some folks can say. The truck can be fixed or replaced. You CAN NOT be replaced. At least not yet, but the gene science is getting close to being able to clone you.
Rest up and get rid of the aches. Then find another truck to drive to work. Things will all work out for you, Mike. Dave & Terri ------------------
Poison Ivy (Dave's)
'65 Fastback Modified 289 4V, C-4, dual exhaust, styled steel wheels, rally pac, A/C
Blue Belle (Terri's)
'66 Coupe, Silver Blue Metallic, 351W 2-V, 4 speed, A/C, future sleeper.
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johnmustang
Gearhead Posts: 1296
From: Vancouver Island , British Columbia , Canada
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 04-10-2002 09:15 PM
Sorry to hear about your sh!tty day , but , you walked away from it , and , that makes it a great day. I am happy for that. The ranger can be replaced , your life can not. Extra coffee and windows down from now on when it is time to go home , or , pull over and take a 15 minute nap. That is what I did when I worked night shift many years ago at another job, just remember to have an alarm clock with you for that 15 minute wake up call. JOHN ------------------
65 2+2 FASTBACK
68 COUPE
87 TAURUS WAGON
98 F150 XLT TRITON V8 4.6, 4 WHEEL DRIVE
Member:Vancouver Island Mustang Association
M&M #1710
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FloJoe
Gearhead Posts: 355
From: Port Orange, FL, USA
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 04-10-2002 11:34 PM
Im very glad to hear that you are ok!------------------
Joe Fields
68 Fastback 289ci bored .030 over
C-4
"Destiny, chance, fate, fortune- they're all just ways of claiming your successes without claiming your failures."
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ccode67
Gearhead Posts: 782
From: douglasville,ga,usa
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 04-11-2002 07:44 AM
Working the overnight shift is tough, I know all about it, worked 11 to 7 for 17 years, fell asleep at the wheel several times, lucky I never crashed, I did get a speeding ticket while sleeping, the cop said I passed the Corvette he was going after, funny, I didn't recall even seeing a Vette????? Spooky ain't it?
Glad you're okay.
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Stuart MCA #48902
M&M #1091
67 stang 5 speed, 351W, Edelbrock Performer RPM package
91 f-150 xlt
98 explorer xlt sohc v-6
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gttorinofan
Gearhead Posts: 112
From: Charlevoix, mi, USA
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 04-11-2002 10:58 AM
OUCH! Glad you were able to report your incident. ------------------
You can never own too many cars.
68 Torino GT Fastback
75 Bronco
82 Capri 5.0
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Mike65
Gearhead Posts: 1464
From: Columbia,NJ, USA. 65 Fastback, 69 Coupe MCA #-04549
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 04-11-2002 12:05 PM
THANKS everyone for your kind words & concern, it brought a tear to my eye how much you all care. Today I am feeling better. ------------------
Mike & Robin
65 Mustang Fastback
69 Mustang Coupe
87 LTD CV
96 Ranger Extd Cab PU
99 Explorer Sport
M&M #- 890
MCA #- 4549
www.mike65.mustangsandmore.ws
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 22524
From: Saco, Maine USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 04-11-2002 07:37 PM
Man, I'm really sorry, Mike. That really blows! ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 M code 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 open
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Lok
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
MCA Member # 47773 My wife says I don't pay enough attention to her... or something like that...
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ragtopjr
Gearhead Posts: 2216
From: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 04-12-2002 12:24 AM
Mike That is great news Not that you had an accident but that we are still able to talk to you and all the damage was done to the truck and not to you. I am very glad to hear that you are ok and I want you to relax, and dont worry about what could have happened, just be thankful that you are safe and in good shape Your friend Ed ------------------
Ed
Heart mods:Trick High flow titanium valve ported & polished Listen close: "tic tic tic" No folks thats not a noisy lifter thats the sound of big flow!
1984 5.0L LX Conv 3600 lbs 13.41 at 101.89 SIR
My Homepage
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Ked
Moderator Posts: 6913
From: Hot Hills o' Sand, N.C.
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 04-12-2002 11:16 AM
Glad your o.k.!!!!
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Mike65
Gearhead Posts: 1464
From: Columbia,NJ, USA. 65 Fastback, 69 Coupe MCA #-04549
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 04-12-2002 04:09 PM
Thanks everyone, your kindness & concern REALLY helps. ------------------
Mike & Robin
65 Mustang Fastback
69 Mustang Coupe
87 LTD CV
96 Ranger Extd Cab PU
99 Explorer Sport
M&M #- 890
MCA #- 4549
www.mike65.mustangsandmore.ws
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kwazykat
Moderator Posts: 5235
From: i'm livin' in my own private idaho.....heh heh....well... ok... really its central NC !!. M&M member #92
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 04-12-2002 06:49 PM
mike..... DANG!!!i am glad you arent seriously injured....
holy moly that must have been really scary.... take it easy
be good to yourself....
..... stuff can be replaced ..... i am happy you are still with us.... kaylin
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unklshu
Gearhead Posts: 562
From: San Bernardino, Ca
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 04-13-2002 09:09 AM
Damn Mike you are one lucky SOB You could be a goner or on the side of the road for days and no one find you. Here in the southland we have areas that if you crash and hit a tree like that when the people come by to check on you they usually take your wallet, battery and the good tires if there are any
Just thought I'd try and cheer you up with some laughs. Glad you are OK
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joe
2001 SVT Cobra
68 GT Fastback
98 F-150
90 Escort GT (smokes the tires in all 5 gears, or just smokes through all gears)
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