My car crash....or, I am one lucky chick!

[Flybye]

I am glad that you are okay. Are you sore?

I wish there was some way we could support her in the loss of her husband. How sad.

[Bad JuJu]

Whoa--you sure ARE lucky! I'm so glad you are OK, and that nobody hit the kid on his bike.

I see what you mean--a foot or two either way could've meant a much worse outcome. You sound like you have a great positive attitude toward the whole thing, though. That--plus your DH and your bike --will get you through!

[oxysback]

I am glad that you are okay. Are you sore?

I wish there was some way we could support her in the loss of her husband. How sad.

I'm a bit sore...not too bad, though. I'm glad I'm ok, too!

I let her use my cell phone to call her son, so I'm sure she has family in the area for support. I'm torn between feeling bad for her and irritated that she plowed into me without making sure it was clear to cross. And now I have to get a new bike rack. The right side strap that connects to the side of the car was sheared off.

Wrecks are just a big inconvenience!

[HillSlugger]

I'm glad you are unhurt! I'm amazed that your left rear tire didn't get destroyed.

Re: your rack: Call Saris; they should be able to replace the strap.

[oxysback]

I'm glad you are unhurt! I'm amazed that your left rear tire didn't get destroyed.

Re: your rack: Call Saris; they should be able to replace the strap.

I'm amazed that the van is even drivable!

Thanks for the Saris tip. I just called them and ended up only needing the strap that hooks from the metal tightener-thingy on to the left side of my car. They said they'll send it right out and it's only $3.00! I'm very pleased with their customer service. They made doubley sure that that was the part I needed, and they were patient with me when I asked questions about it (because I'm a doof and didn't understand what he was talking about!). Thank you, Saris!!

[Duck on Wheels]

Wow! That was a stroke of good luck amidst the bad. I hope you're feeling ok soon. And I hope the other driver gets herself back in focus too. One problem with the US is there's almost nowhere you can manage without driving, even if you're on "autopilot" from grief and really shouldn't be at the controls of a car.