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Old October 5th 03, 09:27 PM
Manadero
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Default Back from moving and there goes my van too!

Hi All,

We finally got all moved in, now we only have to get settled in (easier said
than done, apparently G). The dogs are really enjoying the acreage and even
Emma, who is our resident couch cushion in a dog suit has taken to flying
through the pasture at outdoor time. She's also not contained by the fencing
we have here (Mini Dachsie) so she is relegated to the flexi, which irritated
her at first, but she's dealing with the indignity in exchange for walks with
all those wonderful smells

On a less positive note, I went by the "old house" yesterday to pick up a last
load of linens and clothes I'd left and on the way home I was rear ended by a
huge dump/trash type truck (it was a business that cleans up construction, etc.
debris) and I fear that my van was totaled Matt - Here's two thumbs up to
my Windstar, because I and Lacy were largely uninjured despite the severe
damage to the rear end. Lacy was thrown into the windshield (not good) but I'm
actually glad she wasn't back where I usually crate the dogs (cleared for the
move) as the cargo area was compromised (the only hard thing I had back there
were some sizable steel Tonka trucks belonging to the boys - they were
considerably bent) and the area was peppered with window shrapnel (I even have
glass in the front floorboards) Not even sure how I would have gotten her
out without the jaws of life, since there would have been no way to access the
crates except from the rear....and that was completely crushed. On the up
side, we went straight to the ER clinic who pronounced her unscathed and they
gave her rimadyl (I know) for a few days to help with any subsequent bruising
that might occur.

Anyway, even if I'm not here much, I am back online.. just busy! Oh, and I
have never been in an accident before, so aware that their insurance is
supposed to provide me with a rental (my van was towed to a city lot until
tomorrow) but any advice as to how best work that (or anything else in re to)
would be welcome, either here or privately.

Thanks!!

Robin
"Shaken, but not stirred"
  #2  
Old October 6th 03, 12:59 AM
Tricia9999
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I was rear ended by a
huge dump/trash type truck (it was a business that cleans up construction,
etc.
debris) and I fear that my van was totaled Matt - Here's two thumbs up to
my Windstar, because I and Lacy were largely uninjured despite the severe
damage to the rear end. Lacy was thrown into the windshield (not good) but
I'm
actually glad she wasn't back where I usually crate the dogs (cleared for the
move) as the cargo area was compromised (the only hard thing I had back there


Wow, scary Robin! Glad you and Lacy were unscathed. This is one problem I have
with crating the dogs in the back - rear enders are the most likely accident
around here and I worry about having them right at the tailgate.
  #3  
Old October 6th 03, 12:59 AM
Tricia9999
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I was rear ended by a
huge dump/trash type truck (it was a business that cleans up construction,
etc.
debris) and I fear that my van was totaled Matt - Here's two thumbs up to
my Windstar, because I and Lacy were largely uninjured despite the severe
damage to the rear end. Lacy was thrown into the windshield (not good) but
I'm
actually glad she wasn't back where I usually crate the dogs (cleared for the
move) as the cargo area was compromised (the only hard thing I had back there


Wow, scary Robin! Glad you and Lacy were unscathed. This is one problem I have
with crating the dogs in the back - rear enders are the most likely accident
around here and I worry about having them right at the tailgate.
  #4  
Old October 6th 03, 12:59 AM
Tricia9999
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I was rear ended by a
huge dump/trash type truck (it was a business that cleans up construction,
etc.
debris) and I fear that my van was totaled Matt - Here's two thumbs up to
my Windstar, because I and Lacy were largely uninjured despite the severe
damage to the rear end. Lacy was thrown into the windshield (not good) but
I'm
actually glad she wasn't back where I usually crate the dogs (cleared for the
move) as the cargo area was compromised (the only hard thing I had back there


Wow, scary Robin! Glad you and Lacy were unscathed. This is one problem I have
with crating the dogs in the back - rear enders are the most likely accident
around here and I worry about having them right at the tailgate.
  #5  
Old October 6th 03, 01:23 AM
Shelley
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Congrats on the move! We did that in April and it was a huge
accomplishment. I'm so glad that you and Lacy weren't hurt in the accident
but sorry to hear that there even WAS an accident.

--
Shelley & Rusty
http://www.bump.us/rusty



"Manadero" wrote in message
...
Hi All,

We finally got all moved in, now we only have to get settled in (easier

said
than done, apparently G). The dogs are really enjoying the acreage and

even
Emma, who is our resident couch cushion in a dog suit has taken to flying
through the pasture at outdoor time. She's also not contained by the

fencing
we have here (Mini Dachsie) so she is relegated to the flexi, which

irritated
her at first, but she's dealing with the indignity in exchange for walks

with
all those wonderful smells

On a less positive note, I went by the "old house" yesterday to pick up a

last
load of linens and clothes I'd left and on the way home I was rear ended

by a
huge dump/trash type truck (it was a business that cleans up construction,

etc.
debris) and I fear that my van was totaled Matt - Here's two thumbs up

to
my Windstar, because I and Lacy were largely uninjured despite the severe
damage to the rear end. Lacy was thrown into the windshield (not good)

but I'm
actually glad she wasn't back where I usually crate the dogs (cleared for

the
move) as the cargo area was compromised (the only hard thing I had back

there
were some sizable steel Tonka trucks belonging to the boys - they were
considerably bent) and the area was peppered with window shrapnel (I even

have
glass in the front floorboards) Not even sure how I would have gotten

her
out without the jaws of life, since there would have been no way to access

the
crates except from the rear....and that was completely crushed. On the up
side, we went straight to the ER clinic who pronounced her unscathed and

they
gave her rimadyl (I know) for a few days to help with any subsequent

bruising
that might occur.

Anyway, even if I'm not here much, I am back online.. just busy! Oh, and

I
have never been in an accident before, so aware that their insurance is
supposed to provide me with a rental (my van was towed to a city lot until
tomorrow) but any advice as to how best work that (or anything else in re

to)
would be welcome, either here or privately.

Thanks!!

Robin
"Shaken, but not stirred"



  #6  
Old October 6th 03, 01:23 AM
Shelley
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Congrats on the move! We did that in April and it was a huge
accomplishment. I'm so glad that you and Lacy weren't hurt in the accident
but sorry to hear that there even WAS an accident.

--
Shelley & Rusty
http://www.bump.us/rusty



"Manadero" wrote in message
...
Hi All,

We finally got all moved in, now we only have to get settled in (easier

said
than done, apparently G). The dogs are really enjoying the acreage and

even
Emma, who is our resident couch cushion in a dog suit has taken to flying
through the pasture at outdoor time. She's also not contained by the

fencing
we have here (Mini Dachsie) so she is relegated to the flexi, which

irritated
her at first, but she's dealing with the indignity in exchange for walks

with
all those wonderful smells

On a less positive note, I went by the "old house" yesterday to pick up a

last
load of linens and clothes I'd left and on the way home I was rear ended

by a
huge dump/trash type truck (it was a business that cleans up construction,

etc.
debris) and I fear that my van was totaled Matt - Here's two thumbs up

to
my Windstar, because I and Lacy were largely uninjured despite the severe
damage to the rear end. Lacy was thrown into the windshield (not good)

but I'm
actually glad she wasn't back where I usually crate the dogs (cleared for

the
move) as the cargo area was compromised (the only hard thing I had back

there
were some sizable steel Tonka trucks belonging to the boys - they were
considerably bent) and the area was peppered with window shrapnel (I even

have
glass in the front floorboards) Not even sure how I would have gotten

her
out without the jaws of life, since there would have been no way to access

the
crates except from the rear....and that was completely crushed. On the up
side, we went straight to the ER clinic who pronounced her unscathed and

they
gave her rimadyl (I know) for a few days to help with any subsequent

bruising
that might occur.

Anyway, even if I'm not here much, I am back online.. just busy! Oh, and

I
have never been in an accident before, so aware that their insurance is
supposed to provide me with a rental (my van was towed to a city lot until
tomorrow) but any advice as to how best work that (or anything else in re

to)
would be welcome, either here or privately.

Thanks!!

Robin
"Shaken, but not stirred"



  #7  
Old October 6th 03, 01:23 AM
Shelley
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Congrats on the move! We did that in April and it was a huge
accomplishment. I'm so glad that you and Lacy weren't hurt in the accident
but sorry to hear that there even WAS an accident.

--
Shelley & Rusty
http://www.bump.us/rusty



"Manadero" wrote in message
...
Hi All,

We finally got all moved in, now we only have to get settled in (easier

said
than done, apparently G). The dogs are really enjoying the acreage and

even
Emma, who is our resident couch cushion in a dog suit has taken to flying
through the pasture at outdoor time. She's also not contained by the

fencing
we have here (Mini Dachsie) so she is relegated to the flexi, which

irritated
her at first, but she's dealing with the indignity in exchange for walks

with
all those wonderful smells

On a less positive note, I went by the "old house" yesterday to pick up a

last
load of linens and clothes I'd left and on the way home I was rear ended

by a
huge dump/trash type truck (it was a business that cleans up construction,

etc.
debris) and I fear that my van was totaled Matt - Here's two thumbs up

to
my Windstar, because I and Lacy were largely uninjured despite the severe
damage to the rear end. Lacy was thrown into the windshield (not good)

but I'm
actually glad she wasn't back where I usually crate the dogs (cleared for

the
move) as the cargo area was compromised (the only hard thing I had back

there
were some sizable steel Tonka trucks belonging to the boys - they were
considerably bent) and the area was peppered with window shrapnel (I even

have
glass in the front floorboards) Not even sure how I would have gotten

her
out without the jaws of life, since there would have been no way to access

the
crates except from the rear....and that was completely crushed. On the up
side, we went straight to the ER clinic who pronounced her unscathed and

they
gave her rimadyl (I know) for a few days to help with any subsequent

bruising
that might occur.

Anyway, even if I'm not here much, I am back online.. just busy! Oh, and

I
have never been in an accident before, so aware that their insurance is
supposed to provide me with a rental (my van was towed to a city lot until
tomorrow) but any advice as to how best work that (or anything else in re

to)
would be welcome, either here or privately.

Thanks!!

Robin
"Shaken, but not stirred"



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Old October 6th 03, 01:45 AM
Rocky
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Manadero said in rec.pets.dogs.behavior:

Here's two thumbs up to
my Windstar, because I and Lacy were largely uninjured
despite the severe damage to the rear end. Lacy was thrown
into the windshield (not good) but I'm actually glad she
wasn't back where I usually crate the dogs (cleared for the
move) as the cargo area was compromised (the only hard
thing I had back there were some sizable steel Tonka trucks
belonging to the boys - they were considerably bent) and
the area was peppered with window shrapnel (I even have
glass in the front floorboards)


First off, I'm glad that the twins weren't with you.

Secondly, the Windstar has a good crash rating, which, according
to lemonaidcars.com, is a good thing 'cause the brakes are
so lousy. Further to that, I'm coming ever so close to owning a
2003 Windstar after replacing the transmission on my '96 last
Thursday. New engine + new transmission = A Brand New Car!!1!

I'm envious about your new house, to the point that I've started
looking at on-line real estate prices for "property". Hah!
That bought me back down to earth.

--
--Matt. Rocky's a Dog.
  #9  
Old October 6th 03, 01:45 AM
Rocky
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Manadero said in rec.pets.dogs.behavior:

Here's two thumbs up to
my Windstar, because I and Lacy were largely uninjured
despite the severe damage to the rear end. Lacy was thrown
into the windshield (not good) but I'm actually glad she
wasn't back where I usually crate the dogs (cleared for the
move) as the cargo area was compromised (the only hard
thing I had back there were some sizable steel Tonka trucks
belonging to the boys - they were considerably bent) and
the area was peppered with window shrapnel (I even have
glass in the front floorboards)


First off, I'm glad that the twins weren't with you.

Secondly, the Windstar has a good crash rating, which, according
to lemonaidcars.com, is a good thing 'cause the brakes are
so lousy. Further to that, I'm coming ever so close to owning a
2003 Windstar after replacing the transmission on my '96 last
Thursday. New engine + new transmission = A Brand New Car!!1!

I'm envious about your new house, to the point that I've started
looking at on-line real estate prices for "property". Hah!
That bought me back down to earth.

--
--Matt. Rocky's a Dog.
  #10  
Old October 6th 03, 01:45 AM
Rocky
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Manadero said in rec.pets.dogs.behavior:

Here's two thumbs up to
my Windstar, because I and Lacy were largely uninjured
despite the severe damage to the rear end. Lacy was thrown
into the windshield (not good) but I'm actually glad she
wasn't back where I usually crate the dogs (cleared for the
move) as the cargo area was compromised (the only hard
thing I had back there were some sizable steel Tonka trucks
belonging to the boys - they were considerably bent) and
the area was peppered with window shrapnel (I even have
glass in the front floorboards)


First off, I'm glad that the twins weren't with you.

Secondly, the Windstar has a good crash rating, which, according
to lemonaidcars.com, is a good thing 'cause the brakes are
so lousy. Further to that, I'm coming ever so close to owning a
2003 Windstar after replacing the transmission on my '96 last
Thursday. New engine + new transmission = A Brand New Car!!1!

I'm envious about your new house, to the point that I've started
looking at on-line real estate prices for "property". Hah!
That bought me back down to earth.

--
--Matt. Rocky's a Dog.
 




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