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It's Been An Especially-Challenging Time. . . (Reply to this comment)
by AinsleyJo
. . .for my mom and me over the past couple of years or so (with this year being the most challenging of all).
I'm glad that things have turned out as well as they have for you.
Thoughts of you crossed my mind, so I came over to check out your neck of the woods and found this. Notice that this is the last thing you've written here since 2008. Is everything all right? Hope so!
Blessings!
AJ :-)
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Nov 22 '10
3:36 am PST
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Tough stuff to be planted on you in such... (Reply to this comment)
by popsrocks
..short time.
Glad to hear you all did finally walk away from that accident.
Best to ya,
Phil
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May 07 '09
8:38 pm PDT
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Wow... (Reply to this comment)
by joylein
Glad you and your daughter are well and were not badly hurt.
Take care.
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Aug 06 '08
11:15 am PDT
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So sorry (Reply to this comment)
by pilarzmom
I'm glad you and your daughter are fine. Hopefully summer is going better for you.
Peggy
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Jul 10 '08
10:18 am PDT
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Geez, Amy (Reply to this comment)
by Joyfulgirlfan
I'm sorry I didn't read this until today.
I really admire your gratefulness about being able to walk away from the accident but I can completely understand the headache of dealing with mounting expenses and stress. You are definitely not alone there.
Someone was watching out for you and I'm so glad that you and your daughter are safe. I hope that your IRS stimulus check helps a little bit, and that the financial luck takes a turn for the better.
Meagan
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Jun 28 '08
1:56 pm PDT
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Sorry Amy! (Reply to this comment)
by CyndiA
Life sure can get complicated. I can relate.
I'm glad no one was hurt bad.
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Jun 07 '08
10:40 am PDT
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Eeek!! (Reply to this comment)
by beckytcy
Amy, that does definitely suck!! But I am very glad to hear that you and your daughter are physically OK. Sounds really scary, though!!!
-Becky
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May 12 '08
8:17 am PDT
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Three things (Reply to this comment)
by dolphinboy
1. Argh, that does suck that it happened at all, especially when you played no role in causing the crash.
2. My dad was in a car accident four years ago. The police came, not because anyone had called them, but they heard the crash, a half-mile away. My dad was faultless. The first comment from the police officer first on the scene was, "You should be dead." My dad made an almost full recovery, but will always limp now.
3. We live in a no-fault insurance State, and never had to deal with anyone's insurance but ours. They treated us well, and did not raise our rates.
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May 11 '08
12:54 pm PDT
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Insurance companies, Ugh! (Reply to this comment)
by frzldmm
So sorry, to hear of the accident and the hassles you are going through.
Glad to hear you are doing well and your daughter too.
RE: ALLSTATE
I was in a rearend collision in the late '95, ig my memory serves me right and took it immediately to an attorney.
I was told by that attorney that if the other insurance company had been "ALLSTATE" we would have gone straight to court. See, Allstate is really good about settling claims between its membership but not when other insurance companies are involved.
Hoping all works out for you with this and your freezer!
:)
frzldmm "Sheila"
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May 08 '08
9:45 am PDT
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hey there Amy... (Reply to this comment)
by sleeper54
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As everyone has already said . . .wow..!!
you said...
"It's the other guys insurance company (Allstate) that's giving me the runaround."
At least they had insurance, that is a good thing, right..??
Having ridden white-knuckle with my teen son a few times, I can attest to the 'challenged' driving skills of the average teen boy.
This too shall pass . . .sometime . . .somehow . . .someday.
Hang in there girl..!!
...tom...
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May 07 '08
9:52 pm PDT
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Yikes! (Reply to this comment)
by ladyconsumer
That's a lot of crud all at once!
But, like you said, it's just "stuff". Keep the faith - next month has GOT to be better!
Mona
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May 07 '08
6:24 am PDT
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Bah (Reply to this comment)
by speeddemon531
I'll echo everyone else's sentiments here and say that although you getting in the accident sucks (and as someone who is about to start driving lessons, this throws a little more "scare" into me), at least everyone involved walked away with little to no damage.
Sometimes you just can't escape the lemons. Believe me, I know. Everything will be fine!!
Mike
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May 07 '08
5:53 am PDT
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Re: Re: Hi all... (Reply to this comment)
by pearannoyed
Actually I'm really happy with my insurance company. (I'm lucky enough to have USAA.) It's the other guys insurance company (Allstate) that's giving me the runaround.
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May 06 '08
2:42 pm PDT
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Re: Hi all... (Reply to this comment)
by pestyside
Wow, so exactly when are you reviewing your insurance company?
The rest of your year should be so much better cause it looks like you got it all over with at once. The good side: your daughter, and probably those boys, will be better and more alert and more defensive drivers. They will all always wear the seat belts and make their passengers always wear them. You didn't like the color of your car anyway.
Geez, I'm sorry about all of this.
Patsy
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May 06 '08
12:16 pm PDT
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Hi all... (Reply to this comment)
by pearannoyed
Thanks to everyone for your commiseration and support. Fortunately, as frustrating as this all is, ultimately it's all just 'stuff'. None of it is actually important. I know it will all get sorted out in the end.
It's just nice to have a place to vent, whine, get angry, be depressed, scream, yell, carry-on, and pout, knowing that there are bunches of others out there who sympathize.
Thanks for allowing me my cathartic moment here.
Amy
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May 06 '08
9:27 am PDT
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Dear Pear, (Reply to this comment)
by talyseon
My sympathies. It is so frustrating dealing with these issues. A few pieces of advice on the insurance company. One; when ever you speak to anyone, get their name, and ask "Is there an employee number to go with that? What call center are you in?" This lets them know you are paying attention, and gathering the tools to hold them accountable.
Second, ask them when you can expect results. "When will the adjuster be here?" When they give you something vague, inform them, "My payment is expected at a specific time. If I am late, there is a penalty. I expect to be told when to expect this person so I can arrange my schedule. If they are late, I expect to be informed. If they reschedule, I will expect to be compensated."
Immediately search for new insurance, before the accident can be input. Get a quote from several companies. Use this to apply pressure. "Excuse, me, but I can get better rates from Geico, and possibly better treatment. Give me a reason to stick around."
It is best to write down what you want ahead of time. Pick two options that work for you. "The adjuster can be here at noon for my husband on his lunch hour, or after 5:30 when I am off work." Let them choose. Either way, you win.
Use this sheet to write things down. Ask them to spell names, and when they give you another number, ask them what department or whose extension it is. This prevents them from shuffling you through the system, hoping you will get frustrated. Write down how long you are on hold. If you feel this is excessive, ask for compensation. I billed MCI for eight hours of my time solving a billing issue. They never paid, but I was never on hold for more than three minutes again.
Remember, ultimately you are the one in control. Act like it.
I hope your day gets better.
Talyseon.
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May 06 '08
8:22 am PDT
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Amy (Reply to this comment)
by ddustyrose
I'm so sorry about all the things that seem to be going wrong in your life. It (life) can really suck at times!
I thought I'd share a few of my "happenings" several years ago.
1. I miscarried and lost a set of twins
2. There was a cut back in state Special Education funding so my husband lost his job. Naturally, this happened the year he was due to get tenure.
3. We lost our home to a fire.
4. We had to uproot the kids and move to another state where my husband had a new job
5. My husband's mother died.
A few other things happened but these were the worst. I feel for all the struggles you're having.....I was quite despondent and wondered what on earth I'd done to deserve such rotten luck?
I was told you can only go so low and when you hit that low spot, life will turn around and you'll gradually get on your feet again. I truly doubted it but it happened....I'd never wish such an experience on my worst enemy.
Keep the faith, honey child....things have to get better!
Dusty
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May 06 '08
7:14 am PDT
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Oh..... (Reply to this comment)
by kamel622
.....Amy I'm so sorry so many things have just been going absolutely haywire for you. I am glad to read that everyone was okay after the accident. I can surely understand being very shook up by that.
Here's hoping life finally takes an upswing..you're in my thoughts and prayers....(I hope the universe will let you) make it a great day...kath
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May 06 '08
4:55 am PDT
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wow (Reply to this comment)
by njchicaa
What a rotten string of events for you Amy. I'm so happy to hear that both you and your daughter walked away from the accident without any major injuries.
Hang in there,
Jill
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May 06 '08
2:48 am PDT
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Oh Amy... (Reply to this comment)
by knotheadusc
Wow... when it rains, it pours! I'm sorry to read about your accident, but I'm so glad no one was seriously hurt. I really hope life stops sucking for you soon! It sounds like you're due for some good luck.
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May 06 '08
1:15 am PDT
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Re: I feel your pain (Reply to this comment)
by northeastgal
Sending good wishes your way. Yes that is too much too fast.
NEG
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May 05 '08
10:51 pm PDT
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I feel your pain (Reply to this comment)
by abhaille
DANG! That's a lot of stuff in a short amount of time.
I hope you get your economic stimulus by Friday.
I understand. I've been in car hell for so long I can't get out.
Hugs,
Susan
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May 05 '08
9:12 pm PDT
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