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I Had a Good Birthday

Plaid Pants2 — Sun, 25 Oct 2015 13:45:48 GMT

I wanted to thank everybody for their well wishes for my birthday yesterday.

I didn't do to much, except take it easy.

My dad and I went out for dinner at a seafood restaurant, called The Sea Grill.

http://seagrillrestauranteureka.com/

They have wonderful food, and even better service.

For an appetiser, I had

Caviar Kumamotos

local, on the half shell, topped with creme fraiche and a generous portion of black tobiko caviar.

For my dinner, I had Alaskan King crab legs, with drawn butter, while my dad had the halibut.

All-in-all, it was an enjoyable, pleasent evening.

Then, on the way home, I was stopped at a light. I was second in line at the light, when I heard this loud, unmistakable sound of metal hitting metal with force.

I gasped, as I saw a car spin around, glass flying everywhere, before coming to rest. The passenger side was compleatly totaled, and the side-impact curtain had inflated.

The car that did the hitting, pulled over to the curb.

I thought about pulling over to see if everybody was okay, but I didn't have my cell phone with me, and I really don't know what I could have done to help.

Apparently, the car that did the hitting, was going the wrong way, on a one way street.

The car that got hit, was trying to go across the srteet, which has three lanes.

Here's the story.

http://lostcoastoutpost.com/2015/oct/24/two-car-accident-downtown-eureka/

I have had close calls myself with wrong-way drivers.

I have decided to invest in a dash-cam, because if (Heaven forbid!) I get in to an accident, I want evidence that I wasn't at fault.

Other than that though, I had a pretty good birthday.

Again, I want to thank everybody for their birthday well wishes. :-)

Re: I Had a Good Birthday

Pearlee — Sun, 25 Oct 2015 13:50:40 GMT

@Plaid Pants2 wrote:

I have decided to invest in a dash-cam, because if (Heaven forbid!) I get in to an accident, I want evidence that I wasn't at fault.

Perhaps you would be the one at fault. You just never know....

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Plaid Pants2 — Sun, 25 Oct 2015 14:27:09 GMT

I'm a very careful driver, and I obey all traffic laws.

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goldensrbest — Sun, 25 Oct 2015 14:34:24 GMT

I wonder if the wrong way driver,had been drinking,i did not read the news,you posted,i had something happen this week,i ran out of gas ,on the busiest road in town, my gas gage is broke, i bet 50 cars passed by me, finally one young man ,stopped to see if he could help me, he pushed me off the busy road,to a side road, i was really concerned about getting hit.

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Plaid Pants2 — Sun, 25 Oct 2015 15:34:56 GMT

@goldensrbest wrote:
I wonder if the wrong way driver,had been drinking,i did not read the news,you posted,i had something happen this week,i ran out of gas ,on the busiest road in town, my gas gage is broke, i bet 50 cars passed by me, finally one young man ,stopped to see if he could help me, he pushed me off the busy road,to a side road, i was really concerned about getting hit.

The article didn't say if the wrong-way driver had been drinking, but that person isn't the first person to drive the wrong way on that street.

I, myself have come across someone driving the wrong way on that street.

It has three lanes, all going in the same direction,

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Pearlee — Sun, 25 Oct 2015 15:44:27 GMT

@Plaid Pants2 wrote:
I'm a very careful driver, and I obey all traffic laws.

Everyone makes mistakes at some time or other and can get distracted for a second or two no matter how careful a driver. IMO you can't say for sure that a traffic accident wouldn't ever be your fault. If your reason for getting a dashboard cam is as you state - to prove an accident would be the other person's fault - I'd save your money because you can't know that.

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Plaid Pants2 — Sun, 25 Oct 2015 15:46:47 GMT

I'd have the video evidence showing what happened.

That can't be argued.

Unlike with just verbal testamony.

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INDIANA BONES — Sun, 25 Oct 2015 17:20:14 GMT

Thank goodness you had a young man that was kind enough to stop. I actually think in more people would like to stop but are scared. I teach my daughters to stop, with doors locked and offer their cell phones out the window only as low as the window needs to be to get the phone through. At least you can call someone or dial HP. Glad it worked out for you and you are safe.

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INDIANA BONES — Sun, 25 Oct 2015 17:22:17 GMT

Happy belated Birthday! Sounds like you had a great one that will give you memories to last a lifetime! Wishes for many more.

Everyone should have a dash cam at all times IMHO. U never know when they will be needed.

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NoelSeven — Sun, 25 Oct 2015 17:35:21 GMT

I'm glad you had such a nice birthday!

Plaid, we're supposed to stop if we've seen an accident. It's important.

You were a witness to what happened, and witnesses need to make sure someone calls for help. I always call anyway, even if others are around.

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PamfromCT — Sun, 25 Oct 2015 18:10:14 GMT

Glad you had a wonderful meal and stayed safe afterward! Happy belated birthday! A dear friend of mine insists birthdays should be celebrated for one full week. Sounds good to me.

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dex — Sun, 25 Oct 2015 18:15:02 GMT

I am happy that you enjoyed your day and had what sounds like an amazing dinner with your Dad.Too bad you had to see the car accident but thankfully you weren't involved.The dash cam sounds like a great idea and something I should think about too.

i thought I should tell you something cute that I heard yesterday about birthdays.The little guy turned 3 and everyone sang and clapped but the next day when he woke up his mom asked how it felt to be three and he said,"that was only for yesterday and today I am 2 again."

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Plaid Pants2 — Sun, 25 Oct 2015 19:54:44 GMT

@NoelSeven wrote:
I'm glad you had such a nice birthday!

Plaid, we're supposed to stop if we've seen an accident. It's important.

You were a witness to what happened, and witnesses need to make sure someone calls for help. I always call anyway, even if others are around.

I did not see the impact, I only heard it.

Cops were called.

I did NOT have my cell phone with me. I could not have called anybody.

I don't have any medical training, and therefore could not offer any assistance.

All I know, is I heard a loud "BOOM", saw car spinning, and glass flying.

THAT'S.

IT.

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sailor_moon — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 01:32:51 GMT

@Pearlee wrote:
@Plaid Pants2 wrote:
I'm a very careful driver, and I obey all traffic laws.
Everyone makes mistakes at some time or other and can get distracted for a second or two no matter how careful a driver. IMO you can't say for sure that a traffic accident wouldn't ever be your fault. If your reason for getting a dashboard cam is as you state - to prove an accident would be the other person's fault - I'd save your money because you can't know that.

Since it's her dash cam, she can use any footage,that was recorded, at her discretion; so if she were at fault, she would accept responsibility, but she would not have to supply the other party with evidence she recorded.

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Shorty2U — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 02:07:20 GMT

Happy Belated birthday!

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Justice4all — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 02:21:55 GMT

Wow plaid pants, looks yummy and tg you're safe. Enjoy this birthday year!!

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hsawaknow — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 03:25:54 GMT

Your dinner sounded delicious and thank God you were not involved in the accident. Wishing you a Belated Happy Birthday to you and many, many more to come

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Killiansmommy3 — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 12:40:51 GMT

I also wish u a belated bday! U are very lucky that u have people or family who remember. Mine was last month and very sad. Its just nice to get cards and have a cake and have family that care, I dont. But sorry to digress. I also agree with ur post, Noel, I would do it automatic and hope someone would help me as I am sure u would want the same.

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Pearlee — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 13:22:45 GMT

@sailor_moon wrote:
Since it's her dash cam, she can use any footage,that was recorded, at her discretion; so if she were at fault, she would accept responsibility, but she would not have to supply the other party with evidence she recorded.

Are you a mindreader?

You know this how?

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Plaid Pants2 — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 13:24:43 GMT

@Pearlee wrote:
@sailor_moon wrote:
Since it's her dash cam, she can use any footage,that was recorded, at her discretion; so if she were at fault, she would accept responsibility, but she would not have to supply the other party with evidence she recorded.
Are you a mindreader?
You know this how?

Because I am a responsible adult, and it would be the right thing to do.

Any more questions?