Metal vs Plastic

14:19

Well, I'm back from the cop shop. Had to drive all the way into the city too. Damn it. There were a couple of good looking guys in there, Lynne, and one had a lovely accent. Scottish. The nice broad kind that totally understandable, but tickles yours ears all the same. Thankfully, he wasn't the one that helped me or I'd have never gotten anything accomplished this morning.

I had the other good looking guy though. He was completely thrilled that I had everything ready for him too. I even had my statement all written out already. Then we went out and assessed the damage.

Oh, have I gotten ahead of myself? Sorry.

Last night, I had to go to WEM for a business meeting. Nasty weather came out just in time for my drive in too, dammit. Right at the corner of my The Mall ... I kissed a Corvette. He had slammed on his brakes as we turned left to avoid hitting a pedestrian who was stupidly dressed in dark clothing. Even I didn't see him until after the accident, and then only because he walked in front of a set of headlights facing me.

Bastard.

So, Mr Officer felt that I had gotten off rather lightly, especially since my sweet baby was a Metal Queen. (Barely a smudge in the paint) and the Corvette ... well, they're made of plastic.

Where was I? Ah, yes, assessing damage. As I said I got off rather lightly there. Might cost a couple hundred to repair/replace. As he walked away, I asked him is I might give him a present. He'd been very polite and easy going with me. (I'm used to the sterner style of cop when I need to go in there.) So I reached into my purse and handed him one of my PartyLite Tealight Business cards ... hoping that this wasn't tacky or considered bribery. He reacted very warmly to it. Sniffing it after I showed him how it opened. He'd received the Scarlet Oaks flavour, and I told him that my fiance loved that flavour, but I had Frosted Pine in my purse if he preferred it. He said 'no, no' he liked the Scarlet Oaks just fine, and his wife LOVES this type of candles.

Boy, did I get the right guy to help me! Even if nothing happens, he made me feel good in an otherwise tense and crappy situation. If Luck is with me, I'll get a call from his wife soon and I'll be on my way to paying for that bloody Corvette's damage!

Damn plastic toys!

Yes, I'm fine. No damage done to me at all. I was just a bit shaken. And late to the meeting that I was supposed to be arriving early for! Grrr ...

Sweet Dreams!