December 03, 2004
Not a Good Day
Yesterday was a difficult day for me. About 2 miles before I got to work, and at about 6:15am, I hit a deer – rather a deer hit me.
I didn’t even know anything was happening until the deer hit and shattered my windshield.
The car continued to operate, and I just drove on to work.
I couldn’t get out of the driver’s side - the car was well hit.
The guard at work called the police, and I called all the other folks, insurance and towing company. Don came over to rescue me, and the car was taken away. I won’t see it for anywhere from 2-4 weeks while it’s in for repairs.
I have been reasonably ok, but walked around with a red face and talking fast for several hours. I am fine, just a little shaken.
The poor deer and my poor car didn’t fare as well.
Wow. That was quite a hit. Glad you didn't get hurt. Several years ago just a few miles from south Bend, Indiana we saw a deer that went up through the windshield of a Caravan. The glass cut the faces of the people in the front seat. It was pretty traumatic. Even without personal injury, that can be a disturbing moment. Relax and try to move past this event. These things happen and you're not at fault in any way.
Posted by: ken at December 8, 2004 09:39 PMWhat a horrible thing to have happen. I'm glad you weren't hurt.
Posted by: Leslie at December 7, 2004 08:12 AMPoor deer and I am so sorry aobut your car. I cant imagine a deer hit me...
I am glad you are OK.. but you will worry that a deer may hit you again when you go to work..
Thank goodness you are alright. That must have been an awful experience for you and hope you won't be too affected by it. Take care of yourself.
Posted by: Michelle at December 6, 2004 02:23 PMThat's terrible, Cas - I'm glad you're okay. I can't even imagine an experience like that....
Posted by: Vickie at December 6, 2004 02:19 PMOh no! Thank goodness you're okay! You were lucky - I can fully understand how shaken you must have been. *HUGS*
Posted by: Kirsi at December 5, 2004 03:30 PMSo sorry. they are right it could have been worse. Thank God it wasn't.
Posted by: Jeff A at December 5, 2004 07:08 AMWhat a dreadful shock, glad to hear that you are okay.
Posted by: Anji at December 5, 2004 05:39 AMi am so glad you are ok!!!
Posted by: Alicia at December 4, 2004 09:08 PMThank god you're ok. Sorry to hear about your awful experience.
Posted by: Hanna at December 4, 2004 08:37 PMoh no, Cassie! We've both blogged about deer, but I hate that you had to have this experience!!! {{{hugs}}}
Posted by: Shirl at December 4, 2004 06:46 PMI am so glad you weren't hurt! That could've been horrible. *hugs* Stay safe, sweetie. We love you, you know.
Posted by: Jenn at December 4, 2004 04:49 PMThank God you are okay! What a fright... try to relax and pamper yourself a bit through the weekend. ;-)
Posted by: sherle at December 4, 2004 04:19 PMMy brother had the same Deer Experience. The car cost a fortune to fix, but he wasn't hurt, thank goodness. Glad you're OK!
Posted by: Suzy at December 4, 2004 03:52 PMMercy girl, do you know how lucky you are? Back a few years ago my aunt hit a deer and she ended up in the hospital. The deer didn't fair so well either. He ended up in somebody's freezer.
We have our share of 'deer' encounters here in Podunt. My brother-in-law had hit two when he decided he'd had enough. He bought one of those whistle things you put on your car hood. Something about it hurts the deer's ears and makes them avoid coming near your car. I don't know how it works but he hasn't had another 'encounter' since.
Glad your okay.
Thank Goodness for DEER SEASON!
Posted by: OtherDave at December 4, 2004 07:19 AMOh my God! I'm always afraid of that. We have tons of deer around here. Good Lord.
Posted by: mark at December 4, 2004 07:17 AMWow, you were lucky, and I can see why you were shaken up. I hope you're OK and the car and insurance all works out.
Posted by: TW at December 3, 2004 10:47 PMOh, man! I'm glad you came out of it okay!
Posted by: dan at December 3, 2004 09:45 PMI hope you are starting to colm down. I know how upset you have been. Hang in there girl!
Posted by: Joe Smitherman at December 3, 2004 09:01 PMA deer did that! Lucky to be alive.
Posted by: meg at December 3, 2004 08:53 PMAwww, Cas, what a way to end your week. At least you are okay. The car can be fixed. Sorry about deer... but nothing you could do !!
Things will get better !! (hugs)
Posted by: Dawn at December 3, 2004 07:56 PMThank goodness you're okay! I know it must be upsetting.
Posted by: Barbara at December 3, 2004 07:09 PMMy husband hit one last month and pretty much totalled our Blazer....the only car we had. It still stinks from the mess, even after we washed it 6 times. I have resorted to spraying Febreeze on it.
Posted by: Jennifer at December 3, 2004 05:46 PMwhat a nasty way to end your week (or the deer's week for that matter).
I'm glad you're okay though!
Posted by: Christopher at December 3, 2004 04:49 PMSorry to hear about this. It's something I worry about everyday to and from work. I've had them run in front of me before, but have never hit one. Thank God you weren't hurt.
Posted by: Vito at December 3, 2004 04:32 PM