It most certainly never rains, but it pours…
13 June 2007
and that’s exactly what it’s done here today. I honestly don’t mind the odd shower or two and have been known to purposely go out in the rain. Today I really needed to go to our local Tesco as the cupboards are bare, but I’ve had to wait on phone calls all day.
On Monday my neighbour and I had a little ‘prang’ as I was reversing out of my drive and he was coming forwards from his drive. It was impossible for either of us to see the other and it was just bad luck. Noone was hurt, but both cars need repairing. The damage looks nothing, but the cost will run into thousands it seems. Consequently, the last couple of days has been nothing but phone calls to insurance companies, car replacement companies, car repair centres and even a call from a solicitor. The company said it was ‘routine’ to see if there was a claim, which seems to be only for uninsured losses such as our excess and a car replacement.
This is what has kept me at home today when I should’ve been shopping. However I remembered that on my last visit to Tesco I was given a voucher for free delivery from them, so it looks like I may be taking them up on that offer.
Tomorrow the car goes in for repair and hopefully will be back with us by next week. Thanks to the insurance company we get a similar car, which is good as we have a football tournament to go to this weekend and a family party next week, so we need the space especially for the dog!
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