Good news on the "Bad Thanksgiving"

...I recently posted about my wife and I being in a car wreck that totaled her car. She was banged up pretty badly, but no broken bones or life-threating injuries. The Altima she was driving at the time did it's job well, although deemed totaled. The car was purchased through a dealer in Wichita Falls, Texas where my son is stationed. He negotiated the deal, got her the car with no money down, and no trade-in. He is the epitome of "negotiator". Here's the deal. We leave for Wichita Falls in two days in a rental where my wife, through my son's tenacity, has negotiated another deal with the same car lot for another 2006 Altima with 30,000 miles at approximately the same price, no money down, no trade in, and just come pick up the car. I cannot express my sons ability to do what he does, but it looks as though the wrecked Altima will be paid off, and in a couple of days when Cheryl feels a little better, we'll be heading to Texas to pick up her new car. The driver of the truck that hit us has admitted fault, and his insurance will pay off the wrecked car, medical expenses, rental, lost wages etc. Although I'm not a "believer" sometimes the old saying, "the lord works in mysterious ways" actually happens. I want to thank everyone for their kind words and sentiments. They were a comfort especially to my wife when I printed them for her to read. Thanks so much for the kindness.

On another note, I drive a pick-up, always have. A word of advice. Too many truck owners do not understand that a pick-up, especially a two-wheel drive has practically no weight from the cab back and can easily spin out or hydroplane out of control. If you are an inexperienced truck driver, take curves in rain or snow at minimal speeds. They will get away from you very easily. Many truck drivers with experience understand this and actually put 80lb bags of quickcrete just behind the wheel wells. When they get wet they harden into solid concrete and at least provide some weight and stability to the rear of the truck. Luck, and perhaps something else was with us, and it seems to be continuing. I hope this will help others to be more aware of their surroundings, and again, thanks for your kind sentiments. Thanks.
quickesst

I drive a pick up and every year I add about 250lbs or so of weight in the back, right by the wheelwells. It certainly costs me a little extra in gas, but I can sure feel the difference in driving.

Glad to hear good news.

....I may be a pain in the ass here occasionally, but one thing I will never deny. The compassion of the DU community. Again thanks for the good thoughts.
quickesst