Calming purrs please

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Last night I was driving Herman and whilst stationary at a junction where
I was
waiting for a gap in traffic to turn left on to the main road. Fool in
Audi
came up behind. He then drove straight into the rear of my car... Said
fool in
Audi said it was my fault that he drove into the back of my car as my car
was
stationary... Said fool refused to exchange details (as is required by
law) and
insisted him driving into the back of my stationary car was not his fault
but
mine. Luckily no-one was physically hurt, but I was getting a tad worried
for
my own safety due to the aggressive manner of the Audi fool. So I phoned
the
police and gave the registration mumber of the Audi. It took that to get
the
guy to give me his details. Obviously he's never read the Highway Code as
regards leaving space between you & the vehicle in front.

Cheers, helen s

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Pan, Francesca and Nina all send their most soothing purrs, Helen. Sorry
about the car and sorry about the Audi fool. People like that are NO fun to
deal with. Not to mention that being rear-ended is a pretty clear
indication of the accident being the OTHER driver's fault. Exchanging
details about insurance etc etc, is required by law in my state, also. You
were smart to phone the police. I remember my toyota corolla was
totalled about 13 years ago by a young Chinese woman who ran a red light at
a major intersection. I know I had the green light, because I was looking
right at the signal when it changed. But after ramming into the driver's
side door, she got out of her car and said "You are crazy!" The police
officer we got was no prize, either. I had to insist she file a police
report, which is required when an accident causes more than $500.00 of
damage. Since it doesn't take much to reach $500.00 worth of damage, and my
car door looked like a mashed beer can, I really wondered what that
particular officer had been doing on that day at the POlice Academy when
they covered that particular law.

I remember feeling VERY shaky after that episode, so I can understand how
you feel, now. Just remember, it absolutely wasn't your fault. Hopefully
the Audi Fool's car insurance will make the cost of driving prohibitive for
him for the next two years, at least.

Melissa

Helen S. wrote:

Last night I was driving Herman and whilst stationary at a junction where I was
waiting for a gap in traffic to turn left on to the main road. Fool in Audi
came up behind. He then drove straight into the rear of my car... Said fool in
Audi said it was my fault that he drove into the back of my car as my car was
stationary...
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I'm surprised that he had the nerve to say such a thing. He knew
better of course. For the benefit of my fellow USA readers, the
driver's licence tests are much more difficult to pass in the UK than
they are here.

Watch out for delayed effects from the accident. Some joint pain
doesn't show up for almost a week. I know, it happened to me.

Helen mentioned in a reply to another poster that Herman, her car,
was a Merc. He he! When my sister visited from the UK and borrowed
my Mercedes, she called it a "Merc" as well. It grates on the
American ear, as there is a line of autos here called "Mercury", and
they are "Mercs". g

Nerve calming purrs are on the way. Take care of yourself, Helen.

Regards and Purrs,
O J

Helen S. wrote:

Last night I was driving Herman and whilst stationary at a junction where I was
waiting for a gap in traffic to turn left on to the main road. Fool in Audi
came up behind. He then drove straight into the rear of my car... Said fool in
Audi said it was my fault that he drove into the back of my car as my car was
stationary...
---------------------snip----------------------

I'm surprised that he had the nerve to say such a thing. He knew
better of course. For the benefit of my fellow USA readers, the
driver's licence tests are much more difficult to pass in the UK than
they are here.

Watch out for delayed effects from the accident. Some joint pain
doesn't show up for almost a week. I know, it happened to me.

Helen mentioned in a reply to another poster that Herman, her car,
was a Merc. He he! When my sister visited from the UK and borrowed
my Mercedes, she called it a "Merc" as well. It grates on the
American ear, as there is a line of autos here called "Mercury", and
they are "Mercs". g

Nerve calming purrs are on the way. Take care of yourself, Helen.

Regards and Purrs,
O J

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dirtylitterboxofferingstospammers writes

Last night I was driving Herman and whilst stationary at a junction where I was
waiting for a gap in traffic to turn left on to the main road. Fool in Audi
came up behind. He then drove straight into the rear of my car... Said fool in
Audi said it was my fault that he drove into the back of my car as my car was
stationary... Said fool refused to exchange details (as is required by law) and
insisted him driving into the back of my stationary car was not his fault but
mine. Luckily no-one was physically hurt, but I was getting a tad worried for
my own safety due to the aggressive manner of the Audi fool. So I phoned the
police and gave the registration mumber of the Audi. It took that to get the
guy to give me his details. Obviously he's never read the Highway Code as
regards leaving space between you & the vehicle in front.

Cheers, helen s

Oh poo. Car accidents are rather less than fun even if you're the
innocent party (trust me - my poor little Micra was rear-ended no less
than three times, twice of those at exactly the same point on the road!)

Were there any witnesses to the accident, who could verify the
appearance of fool? And, I take it, the police were able to verify that
he was telling the truth from his reg no regarding his name, address,
etc.

Good luck, and litterbox scrapings to the fool.
--
Cathi

In message ,
dirtylitterboxofferingstospammers writes

Last night I was driving Herman and whilst stationary at a junction where I was
waiting for a gap in traffic to turn left on to the main road. Fool in Audi
came up behind. He then drove straight into the rear of my car... Said fool in
Audi said it was my fault that he drove into the back of my car as my car was
stationary... Said fool refused to exchange details (as is required by law) and
insisted him driving into the back of my stationary car was not his fault but
mine. Luckily no-one was physically hurt, but I was getting a tad worried for
my own safety due to the aggressive manner of the Audi fool. So I phoned the
police and gave the registration mumber of the Audi. It took that to get the
guy to give me his details. Obviously he's never read the Highway Code as
regards leaving space between you & the vehicle in front.

Cheers, helen s

Oh poo. Car accidents are rather less than fun even if you're the
innocent party (trust me - my poor little Micra was rear-ended no less
than three times, twice of those at exactly the same point on the road!)

Were there any witnesses to the accident, who could verify the
appearance of fool? And, I take it, the police were able to verify that
he was telling the truth from his reg no regarding his name, address,
etc.

Good luck, and litterbox scrapings to the fool.
--
Cathi

Drove around the corner, and cried my eyes out. I was scared ****less.

Yowie

I can relate to that. I was somewhat scared by the Audi fool when he was trying
to put the blame on me and not give his contact details over...

*hugs* helen s


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Drove around the corner, and cried my eyes out. I was scared ****less.

Yowie

I can relate to that. I was somewhat scared by the Audi fool when he was trying
to put the blame on me and not give his contact details over...

*hugs* helen s


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Calming purrs to you.

Thank you.

If I remember correctly it is always the other
driver's fault if he runs into the back of you

Indeed, the Highway Code is quite clear about leaving space between you &
vehicle in front so you can stop safely. A part of the Code which seems to have
completely gone over the head of the Audi driver...

I'm glad you weren't
injured. I got whiplash when this happened to me, and it took almost two
years to get rid of the pain. The whiplash took two days to come on,
apparently this is typical, so don't say you're not injured yet.

Whiplash is awful. Thankfully, I am fine. Glad your pain has gone.

Cheers, helen s


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Calming purrs to you.

Thank you.

If I remember correctly it is always the other
driver's fault if he runs into the back of you

Indeed, the Highway Code is quite clear about leaving space between you &
vehicle in front so you can stop safely. A part of the Code which seems to have
completely gone over the head of the Audi driver...

I'm glad you weren't
injured. I got whiplash when this happened to me, and it took almost two
years to get rid of the pain. The whiplash took two days to come on,
apparently this is typical, so don't say you're not injured yet.

Whiplash is awful. Thankfully, I am fine. Glad your pain has gone.

Cheers, helen s


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Oh poo. Car accidents are rather less than fun even if you're the
innocent party (trust me - my poor little Micra was rear-ended no less
than three times, twice of those at exactly the same point on the road!)

Ouch! Not third time lucky in your case!

Were there any witnesses to the accident, who could verify the
appearance of fool? And, I take it, the police were able to verify that
he was telling the truth from his reg no regarding his name, address,
etc.

No witnesses. The police weren't that interested as there were no physical
injuries, but at least it was the trigger to ensure the other driver gave me
details, and if there's any hassle, I can always refer to reporting the
incident to the police, as that call will be logged.

Good luck, and litterbox scrapings to the fool.

Thanks

helen s


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