Accident

Itzl and I were in an accident last night. He was wounded and spent the last 24 hours in ICU, buit he's much better now. He was shocky, had a mild concussion, and a ruptured ear drum. The vet says he should make a full recovery since he had no nerve damage, no brain bleed, and no broken bones or internal injuries.

Considering the passenger side airbag smacked him a good one in his car seat, I'm glad he wasn't hurt worse. And I'm doubly glad he has health insurance because his stay, X-rays, MRIs, IVs, meds, and ICU stay were all quite reasonable.

The car isn't as badly damaged as I was afraid in the dark last night. The mechanic hasn't looked at it yet - he's really busy - but since it's not leaking any fluids, he doesn't think it will be much to fix it.

The biggest expenses will be the windshield and headlight assembly. I've asked Beaners to exercise his car parts mojo to find a new bumper, fender, headlight and windshield, so even that shouldn't be too bad.

And yes - I plan to fix this car instead of buying a new one. I can't afford a new car (and the attendant insurance)right now and whatever this will take to fix will be far less than a new car.

I know, the accident wasn't my fault and so my insurance shouldn't be affected by it. But the guy who hit me doesn't appear to have insurance so I'm on my own for this - which is why I asked Beaners for his help.