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Sometimes life happens in a big way ... we were in an accident on I-495 at noon today and my car was totaled. The good news is that we all walked away. Mum had a cut on her elbow that didn't require treatment and Thistle is fine. Me, I got an ambulance ride and a 3+ hour visit at the Fairfax Hospital ER. My side of the car slammed into the concrete barrier wall. Fortunately the side airbags deployed and protected my head and neck. No broken bones but the ribs on my left side are bruised. I've got contusions from my seatbelt and my left shoulder may have tendon and/or rotator cuff damage, x-rays don't show that. I'll likely be making a visit to an orthopedist in SC. The best part is that while I was on my way to the ER mum and Thistle were taken to the nearby fire station where they were well looked after. Mum had coffee and once he relaxed Thistle explored until his heart's content. The guys went online to help mum find a rental car. The local rental places were closed so the nearest available was AVIS at Reagan International Airport. One of the guys took them there to pick up the car then led mum to the hospital to meet me. When mum was having trouble with the lady at my insurance agency he took the phone from mum and got things sorted. They were so kind and helpful. We collected our personal things from my car. It was taken to a nearby salvage yard until my insurance arranges to pick it up. After a five hour delay we continued south and are currently lodged in the motel where we had made reservations. While I'm very sore and shaken things might have been far worse. Now I just need to find a comfortable position for sleeping.

It could happen ...

Serendipity is a wonderful thing ... I'm really liking this story.

Looks very tasty.

You've usually passed out first 🧀 ( I know, I know it's Swiss but there doesn't seem to be any other cheesemojis).

G'day y'all. Both Mum and I, Thistle too are a bit worn out as a result of our hectic visit so we decided to extend our stay here in my home area a day. Gives us a chance to relax a bit and while the weather becomes chiller overnight it is forecast to clear as well. That would make travelling a bit more pleasant. We enjoyed a very nice dinner with my youngins last evening.

Thanks B.

Cool and it came with drones and a chanter. Thanks.

Lovely, thanks Val.

It is and was thanks.

You promise a relatively short feel good story ... seems to be off to a good start ... is dinner and a movie next?

Okay, I like Riley, am I gonna like Martinez? I like the members of your support team for this one.

Thanks y'all. It's been a dreary rainy day but mum, the pup and I ran some errands to get a few things together to take back with us. We'll be back on the road by late morning. Before that though we're having dinner this evening with my son and daughter-in-law.

Definitely feeling older, jury is still out on wiser ...

Ewww, now it's baby megalodon doodoo ... it's not safe to go into the water.

Ewww, watch where you step. There's baby goat doodoo everywhere.

Damn, and I just finished tying my sneakers ... Wait, that's Chase?!?

Uhm, I'm gonna need a bit of a head start but I'll gladly play chase with him.

That baby goat was probably just some spoiled kid.

A Blessed and Joyous New Year from Mum and I.

Y'all, from Mum, Thistle and me. May you find it blessed and joyous. We arrived safely in PA and spent the evening with my stepsis and her family. We'll return there for a meal of pork 'n sauerkraut this afternoon.

Hopefully nothing serious.

This is what falls from the skies when it snows. Now that's a snowangel ...

Overlaying the map on such a heavily populated area like this provides a frightening perspective. Just imagine ...

Happy New Year to you from Mum and me, the pup too!