An ode to my now deceased car:
Little Honda, you were often under appreciated while I owned you, about that there is no doubt. The indignities included, but were not limited to, rarely being washed, spilled coffee, trash collecting, listening to my rants about poor drivers (ironic, huh?) and being choked with confetti. (Though that last one was not my doing.) On the plus side, I did provide routine maintenance and never saddled you with a corny nickname.
Despite all my transgressions, you never gave me mechanical trouble and, more importantly, you protected me when I impatiently piloted you across oncoming traffic and squarely into the path of the giant Dodge Ram pickup that I didn't see. Afterwards, I told people that you were no match for that big truck. Of course, I was absolutely incorrect on that point; in this instance you were the perfect match. You cushioned me so that the collision and resulting 360 degree spin (Well, 340 degrees, but I know we'd have made 360 if that parked car hadn't gotten in our way.) left me with only some nasty bruises and a bucketload of embarassment.
So, my Honda, here is my final message as you are towed off to junkyard heaven: I'm sorry for being stupid. Thanks for safely ferrying me and my passengers for over 100,000 miles. You served me well.
wow, sorry to hear about the accident -- looks like you got hit pretty hard. I hope you are still fine --I bet you're pretty stiff.
ReplyDeletethanks-I'm fine. Fortunately, it was not nearly as bad as it could have been. Truthfully, I've been bruised worse and more sore after a hockey game. Very Lucky.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you weren't seriously hurt! Tribute to a good car, huh?
ReplyDeleteHoly crap! Are you sure you're OK? How is your neck and left shoulder? ...seatbelts save lives, but they also hurt like a sonofagun.
ReplyDeleteHoly F'ing shit dude. That explains why I havent seen your car in the parking lot when I ride by.
ReplyDeleteI need to get in there and visit. We need to catch up. I'll see ya soon. Drop me an email and let me know when you work this week.
Warren
If you have a phone...
ReplyDeletehttp://www.youhavealawyer.com/
Gotcha Denny.