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In reply to the discussion: I got in a head on collision today. [View all]
Ow! Sounds like your DU handle should temporarily change to "black&blue" True Dough Nov 2018 #1
Ha! backtoblue Nov 2018 #4
This message was self-deleted by its author littlemissmartypants Nov 2018 #2
Best wishes to you... PoliticAverse Nov 2018 #3
Thanks! backtoblue Nov 2018 #70
It is wonderful news that you are ok pandr32 Nov 2018 #5
My teenage son is being awesome helping out backtoblue Nov 2018 #71
Yes--our kids can be our heros pandr32 Nov 2018 #99
So sorry. I rolled a VW Beetle in the Adirondacks snow when I was young and fierywoman Nov 2018 #6
Going to get my stuff out of the car today backtoblue Nov 2018 #73
With whiplash and back strains you'll be in bad shape tomorrow morning blm Nov 2018 #7
You are psychic my friend... backtoblue Nov 2018 #74
Not psychic. I went through it myself. It hoits big time! blm Nov 2018 #80
ooh, I'm sorry to hear this! gristy Nov 2018 #8
Hiya gristy backtoblue Nov 2018 #86
DU dust comin' at ya! Cracklin Charlie Nov 2018 #9
Thanks Charlie! backtoblue Nov 2018 #87
Thank goodness you're ok! Lefta Dissenter Nov 2018 #10
Thanks Lefta backtoblue Nov 2018 #88
I'm sorry to hear this. Hope you're feeling better by tomorrow. badhair77 Nov 2018 #11
Thank you badhair backtoblue Nov 2018 #89
So did both car's air bags deploy? jimlup Nov 2018 #12
Mine did not backtoblue Nov 2018 #41
That's surprising jimlup Nov 2018 #57
Glad everyone is OK liberal N proud Nov 2018 #13
Thanks backtoblue Nov 2018 #90
That was a good car vlyons Nov 2018 #14
It did its job protecting me backtoblue Nov 2018 #91
Glad both of you guys made it out ok. drray23 Nov 2018 #15
Thanks ray backtoblue Nov 2018 #92
You did get hurt. Don't forget that. Coddle yourself. Warm bath with Epsom salts. Shrike47 Nov 2018 #16
And by all means, Haggis for Breakfast Nov 2018 #23
That's scary! backtoblue Nov 2018 #43
So glad you are okay (both of you). You must remember to cry when you applegrove Nov 2018 #17
Thanks applegrove backtoblue Nov 2018 #93
Good to hear you are ok. tiredtoo Nov 2018 #18
Thanks backtoblue Nov 2018 #94
Oh dear! snacker Nov 2018 #19
Thanks for the vibes backtoblue Nov 2018 #95
Wait, you were canvassing? hurl Nov 2018 #97
Russian agent! I should've known! backtoblue Nov 2018 #98
Glad you are OK. I got t-boned once and it totaled my car. wasupaloopa Nov 2018 #20
Thanks backtoblue Nov 2018 #102
new cars are fun wasupaloopa Nov 2018 #146
Oh no! More_Cowbell Nov 2018 #21
I had payment protection plan backtoblue Nov 2018 #103
You and the other guy need to buy lottery tickets! Glad Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2018 #22
Thanks! backtoblue Nov 2018 #104
Glad you are OK, but you will be SORE tomorrow. GETPLANING Nov 2018 #24
Hi backtoblue Nov 2018 #105
You are probably still in a stage of shock. Let body adjust and calm down. Here is a big bag of The Wielding Truth Nov 2018 #25
Magic dust worked! backtoblue Nov 2018 #106
So glad the both of you are okay... PoiBoy Nov 2018 #26
Thank you backtoblue Nov 2018 #107
Glad no serious harm... take care, you need to be well enough to vote Tuesday! MLAA Nov 2018 #27
Thanks MLAA backtoblue Nov 2018 #108
Damn...scary hibbing Nov 2018 #28
Hi hibbing backtoblue Nov 2018 #109
Glad to hear you've survived Newton's First law of motion! Let's hope that after FailureToCommunicate Nov 2018 #29
Thanks! backtoblue Nov 2018 #110
Glad you're okay. The afternoon before the 1980 NYC Marathon I was hit head-on .... George II Nov 2018 #30
You're one tough cookie George! backtoblue Nov 2018 #111
Do you have a good chiropractor? A good one can be invaluable to healing. Amaryllis Nov 2018 #31
Better yet, a medical doctor. Nt USALiberal Nov 2018 #35
One is not a replacment for the other. A good chiroprator can do things an MD can't and vice versa. Amaryllis Nov 2018 #36
I agree. C Moon Nov 2018 #48
Sorry about the accident but in all seriousness, see the doctor! LoisB Nov 2018 #32
Went back to dr the following Tues backtoblue Nov 2018 #112
Be very careful and do not ignore any symptoms. colorado_ufo Nov 2018 #33
Thank you backtoblue Nov 2018 #113
Wishing you a very speedy recovery! colorado_ufo Nov 2018 #145
I'm so glad you're not Cha Nov 2018 #34
Thanks Cha backtoblue Nov 2018 #114
Oh, no! Rhiannon12866 Nov 2018 #37
Hey friend! backtoblue Nov 2018 #115
Some good vibes coming to you Maraya1969 Nov 2018 #38
Good vibes received! backtoblue Nov 2018 #116
That sucks... like you said, at least no one was seriously injured. xor Nov 2018 #39
Im nervous driving to be honest backtoblue Nov 2018 #117
Wishing you a speedy recovery. alwaysinasnit Nov 2018 #40
Some advice from someone who's been in several accidents: Liberty Belle Nov 2018 #42
Thanks for the advice Liberty Belle backtoblue Nov 2018 #118
Glad to hear you're doing better! Liberty Belle Nov 2018 #147
Oh my goodness DesertRat Nov 2018 #44
Thanks! backtoblue Nov 2018 #121
I'm glad to hear it! DesertRat Nov 2018 #143
glad there were no serious injuries elmac Nov 2018 #45
Hi backtoblue Nov 2018 #122
Glad to hear you're hurting some, but otherwise ok. Archae Nov 2018 #46
Ouch! backtoblue Nov 2018 #123
Oh shit...that sucks! BigmanPigman Nov 2018 #47
Hey sister! backtoblue Nov 2018 #124
Been there before .... Corktown Nov 2018 #49
Welcome to DU, Corktown! calimary Nov 2018 #52
Thanks Corktown Nov 2018 #96
Magic dust everywhere! irisblue Nov 2018 #50
So long as cars are totaled and not drivers and passengers. Cars can be replaced, you can't. marble falls Nov 2018 #51
Hiya marble backtoblue Nov 2018 #119
I had an early nineties Sentra - good car with few problems. Very simple, very dependable. marble falls Nov 2018 #144
So glad that you are both OK sdfernando Nov 2018 #53
Thanks backtoblue Nov 2018 #120
Whew - so glad you're still with us! calimary Nov 2018 #54
Hoodoo received! backtoblue Nov 2018 #125
You Rock! calimary Nov 2018 #142
Hope you're doing ok vercetti2021 Nov 2018 #55
Thanks backtoblue Nov 2018 #126
Thank Goodness everyone is ok duforsure Nov 2018 #56
Thanks duforsure! backtoblue Nov 2018 #127
Glad you are okay. Sending you digital hugs. KPN Nov 2018 #58
Digital hugs received! backtoblue Nov 2018 #128
Have some good vibes: malthaussen Nov 2018 #59
Those were great vibes! backtoblue Nov 2018 #129
A dusting of healing wishes from Ohio! Ninga Nov 2018 #60
Wishes received in Arkansas! backtoblue Nov 2018 #130
Wow, you totaled your car but are okay. Amazing! CrispyQ Nov 2018 #61
Good vibes and energy received! backtoblue Nov 2018 #132
Day 2 update with picture link backtoblue Nov 2018 #62
You're still here and vertical! democrank Nov 2018 #63
Thank you backtoblue Nov 2018 #67
See a lawyer. I was in a bad accident 7 years ago. Lochloosa Nov 2018 #65
I'm gonna talk to one this week backtoblue Nov 2018 #68
Not sure of your state laws, but in Florida you have 14 days. Don't delay. Lochloosa Nov 2018 #72
Yikes! :( (n/t) Lefta Dissenter Nov 2018 #77
As soon as you can: Bach Flower Rescue Remedy (liquid or spray) or Boiron Arnica pellets -- in2herbs Nov 2018 #64
Thanks backtoblue Nov 2018 #133
Happens fast, and there's nothing quite like the sound of an automobile crunching and the Crutchez_CuiBono Nov 2018 #66
I had like a half second to pound the brake backtoblue Nov 2018 #69
Oh My!!! healthnut7 Nov 2018 #75
Thanks backtoblue Nov 2018 #131
Magic dust on its way. Hotler Nov 2018 #76
Thank you backtoblue Nov 2018 #134
glad you aren't seriously hurt. I hope insurance puts on you on the road again Demovictory9 Nov 2018 #78
Thank you backtoblue Nov 2018 #135
be sure to go see a doctor anyway, even if you feel "just a little bruised" lapfog_1 Nov 2018 #79
Seen dr last tues backtoblue Nov 2018 #136
Ouch! mnhtnbb Nov 2018 #81
Thank you backtoblue Nov 2018 #137
Whether you think you need it or not, try physical therapy, will prevent problems later. rwsanders Nov 2018 #82
Thanks for the tip backtoblue Nov 2018 #138
Rest and take something to relax the muscles today and tomorrow (like advil, if Squinch Nov 2018 #83
Thanks Squinch backtoblue Nov 2018 #139
Glad you're (mostly) ok! 🙏🏾 BlancheSplanchnik Nov 2018 #84
Thank you Blanche backtoblue Nov 2018 #140
Glad you're ok imavoter Nov 2018 #85
Thanks backtoblue Nov 2018 #141
Update, how ya doing today? irisblue Nov 2018 #100
Hey irisblue! backtoblue Nov 2018 #101
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