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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 06:31 PM
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Been awhile since I have posted, but thought I would post about my loss My wonderful LMB '01 coupe was ran off the road, with me in it, right smack into a light pole yesterday morning. Thankfully I am ok, but the Vette is not.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/59273405@N00/267296121/

I will never forget the day I picked up my Vette, my first. I thought I was going to keep this one for a long time... guess it was not meant to be.

RIP my friend, you were a great ride for a long time.
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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 06:35 PM
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Ouch! Glad you're OK, though. There are lots more vettes out there.
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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 06:35 PM
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I'm glad you weren't injured, and sorry for your lose.
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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 06:38 PM
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I'm sorry to hear about your accident but thankfully you are ok I hope you will take the time to look for another nice vette for yourself.

Lori
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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by 84vetwife76vetmom
I'm sorry to hear about your accident but thankfully you are ok I hope you will take the time to look for another nice vette for yourself.

Lori
Hope your insurance co. takes good care of you...
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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 06:41 PM
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bummer.........did the other driver stop ? police report ? car can easily be replaced, much harder to replace you. good luck
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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 06:42 PM
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I am not sure that Zaino can get out all those marks in the paint



There are many C5's out there and I hope you find one soon!

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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 06:43 PM
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Sorry to see that. Hope you will find an excellent replacement soon. BTW just noticed, your profile has very few miles on it for the year
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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 06:46 PM
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Good luck to you, glad you are ok


sorry it was a great looking car
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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 06:52 PM
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Well, I know I would be upset if that were my car but all I can say is thank god your ok, thats really what matters.

Good luck,

Darion

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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 07:07 PM
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Is that totalled? Maybe the insurance company will fix it - most importantly is that you are still here to talk about it. Sorry for your loss.
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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 07:12 PM
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Man that sucks. sorry to hear about your back luck. I hope you can get back on the road soon!!
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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 07:12 PM
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at least your OK....hope everything works out for you
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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 07:12 PM
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Hi Manameister -

Very sorry to see that happen to you and your car.

It took care of you in the last seconds though.

My best wishes for a quick return to he open road for you and possible your car.

best regards -

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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 07:14 PM
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Wow man, glad your OK.
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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 07:19 PM
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Sorry to hear about your accident. Do some research to find the best body shop.
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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 07:29 PM
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That looks like a bad one. I had a '02 Z28 and got run off the road on halloween 2004. The other driver didn't stop. The car had less that 10k on it, I had only made 1 payment. I replaced it with a '01 Z06 with less than 10k!
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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 07:31 PM
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Dang! Is that him behind you?

Where did this happen? I work in Santa Clara.
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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 07:36 PM
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Glad your ok!

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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 07:38 PM
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sorry about your car but glad your ok.
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