Goodbye
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Heel & Toe
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Pembroke Pines Florida
Goodbye
I am saying goodbye to all. I was involved in a very serious crash on the 10th. My beautiful VY 2006 vette was totalled. I am thankful I wasn't. As much as I loved driving my Barbie, It's hard to get pass the feeling of being challenged by others on the road. Even though they could see I was a female behind the wheel, these idiots all wanted to race, and not just the young ones. I truely loved driving my car it was my dream since high school, now I will be envious as I see you all drive by. I will probably still wave out of habit. ENJOY
Karen
a pickup intentionaly veerd into me, 30staples in scalp 23stitches in forehead from the top flying off, broken left foot, and hand. will be on a walker for a while. my fiance would kill me if i got another one. but after reading all the well wishes and encouragement, well let's say maybe!! The police earlier were chasing after a black F150,but had to breat it off. the officer feels it was the same guy.
Karen
a pickup intentionaly veerd into me, 30staples in scalp 23stitches in forehead from the top flying off, broken left foot, and hand. will be on a walker for a while. my fiance would kill me if i got another one. but after reading all the well wishes and encouragement, well let's say maybe!! The police earlier were chasing after a black F150,but had to breat it off. the officer feels it was the same guy.
Last edited by x37karen; Feb 22, 2007 at 04:50 PM.
Team Owner
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From: queensbury ny
The important thing is you're ok!!!I was in an accident in my 90 vette 7 years ago,totalled,and it took a while for me to get over the trauma of it.It'll take a while,but you'll get thru it!Good luck!
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Deerfield Beach FL
Glad to hear you are alright, but don't give up the Corvette dream. Anytime you are involved in an accident you are likely to get nervous for a while and extra careful driving, this passes. Maybe as time passes you can get back into one, I hope so. I hate to hear that others have tried to push you into racing, thats stupid and dangerous.
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: North Carolina
I am saying goodbye to all. I was involved in a very serious crash on the 10th. My beautiful VY 2006 vette was totalled. I am thankful I wasn't. As much as I loved driving my Barbie, It's hard to get pass the feeling of being challenged by others on the road. Even though they could see I was a female behind the wheel, these idiots all wanted to race, and not just the young ones. I truely loved driving my car it was my dream since high school, now I will be envious as I see you all drive by. I will probably still wave out of habit. ENJOY
Karen
Karen
I am also a female and have experienced the same thing with others "challenging" me. I have learned to ignore them and go about my business. I am sorry to hear of your misfortune. Good luck with whatever you choose to get as your next vehicle.
Robin
Safety Car
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From: Pleasanton California
Sorry to hear, but good luck.
It takes a lot of discipline for me to not take on challengers, as this does come up a lot when I drive the Vette. I make it a point to show that I am not interested in racing. When I first got the car, I responded sometimes, because the car is so damn fun. But now, as much as I would like to race, I look back at consequences learned long ago when being stupid in fast cars. I leave the line extra slow whenever people seem to be challenging me to a competition around town. If I am way out in the middle of nowhere, I excercise my car's legs a little more....but still don't race people.
It takes a lot of discipline for me to not take on challengers, as this does come up a lot when I drive the Vette. I make it a point to show that I am not interested in racing. When I first got the car, I responded sometimes, because the car is so damn fun. But now, as much as I would like to race, I look back at consequences learned long ago when being stupid in fast cars. I leave the line extra slow whenever people seem to be challenging me to a competition around town. If I am way out in the middle of nowhere, I excercise my car's legs a little more....but still don't race people.
Cruising
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Stratham NH
Long as your OK....
Long as your OK nothing else really matters.
I gave up on challenges some 20 years ago...when my girlfriend (now wife) got wrecked racing me home. No one hurt, just an RX-7 totaled.
Glad you are OK.
I gave up on challenges some 20 years ago...when my girlfriend (now wife) got wrecked racing me home. No one hurt, just an RX-7 totaled.
Glad you are OK.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: North Western Connecticut
Happy you didn't suffer any serious injury from the accident. Sorry about the loss of the car but perhaps when you've had time to reconsider, who knows... maybe you'll have another vette in your future. Best of luck......
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Drifting
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From: Berkeley CA
Sorry to hear about your encounter. Glad to hear you are are okay.
Its only been a few days. It may take a little longer to feel like your ole
self again. But you will and you will view this entire situation from a different perspective. The fun will be back. Hang in there and give it some time. I don't think goodbye is the operative saluation here. Rest up and we will see you soon.
Its only been a few days. It may take a little longer to feel like your ole
self again. But you will and you will view this entire situation from a different perspective. The fun will be back. Hang in there and give it some time. I don't think goodbye is the operative saluation here. Rest up and we will see you soon.
Drifting
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From: I don't deserve this car, but I have arthritis and I don't deserve that either. Bay Point, FL
St. Jude Donor '06-'07
I can certainly relate to that. I totaled my C5 last July -- or rather a 17 year old totaled it for me when he made an illegal turn into the path of my car. I'm still a little shaken by the experience. I can only wish you the best.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Los Angeles CA
Sorry to hear your misfortune, but as others have said you gotta get back in the saddle soon you'll get passed this..
Can you give us more details? sounds like you were racing when this accident occured? street? or track?
Hang in there
Can you give us more details? sounds like you were racing when this accident occured? street? or track?
Hang in there
Safety Car
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Tampa FL
Karen,
Anyone tries to race me they will be disappointed. I take it pretty easy on the road. I save my racing for autox and dragstrip. Don't let the morons of the world discourage you from driving a vette!
Tom
Anyone tries to race me they will be disappointed. I take it pretty easy on the road. I save my racing for autox and dragstrip. Don't let the morons of the world discourage you from driving a vette!
Tom
Le Mans Master
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From: Sunnyvale CA
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16,'19
If you feel you could never relax when you drove the car because you thought you were going to be challenged, you may be doing the right thing.
It just seems wrong to let other people spoil your enjoyment of driving a Corvette.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Cortez, FL/Canandaigua NY (Summer)
Sad story. I hate the challenges too. I don't like being stared at and that's why I traded my c5 vert for the c6 coupe (one of the reasons). I don't notice too many people trying to race. It may be because my car is Silver and it is more subtle. I also drive many country roads and don't drive many multi-lane and roads with stoplights.
Instructor
Joined: Nov 2002
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From: east greenbush ny
Don't let the morons of the world discourage you from driving a vette!
If you want some time off to "get back on the horse" thats VERY understandable. BUT! and i mean BUT! do not let every phalic challenged dill hole keep you from doing something you love. Every member here can write a small book on the AH's that resent seing us on the road and the only way they can try to feel better about their feeble lives is to bait us to race. Do what you want to do ,but do not let "THEM" keep you from driving the greatest car in america.
If you want some time off to "get back on the horse" thats VERY understandable. BUT! and i mean BUT! do not let every phalic challenged dill hole keep you from doing something you love. Every member here can write a small book on the AH's that resent seing us on the road and the only way they can try to feel better about their feeble lives is to bait us to race. Do what you want to do ,but do not let "THEM" keep you from driving the greatest car in america.