CRASH..

I was minding my own business driving south on Highway 1 on my way home to Aptos yesterday, after a day of being a hard working real estate agent in Santa Cruz. Suddenly there was a loud, thumping crash. Unfortunately, it turned out be a Toyota Hylander that had run smack dab into the rear of my lovely very British coupe.

The good news no one was hurt not me, not the driver of the other car and no one else decided to smash into either of us.

The bad news Miss Kitty, my very sleek Titanium colored, earlier mentioned coupe, did not fair so well. Her boot (British for a trunk) would not open after being buckled, the rear light covers are crushed,the rear bumper is likened to a ride at the Santa Cruz Boardwalk, and all the lovely chrome, and any solid body panel no longer looks as though they belong.

Having an auto accident is no fun for anyone, but it is especially problematic when you freak out. I had an undetectable melt down. The result of which is I forgot everything you are suppose to do when you are in an accident.

I failed to get proof of insurance, or the registration. I did manage to get the drivers license information, name and phone numbers. There should be a white board attached to all car sun visors that has a list and a place to write everything down, since all my paper, pen etc. was in my now locked, forever trunk.

Lucky for me, the other drive has contacted my insurance and provided the necessary information. I filed a report with the Highway Patrol very early this morning. So I imagine she will be very alarmed when the nice man with a big gun shows up at her door today to get the missing items from her.

Now the fun starts, I have to wait for her insurance to contact me about repairs, rental car etc. I thought about asking her if she knew anyone interested in buying or selling their homes, but the timing just seemed wrong.

Life in Santa Cruz is pretty darn good, lets just hope this all gets taken care of quickly, so I can go back to enjoying it!