hot rod truck Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 Hey all, Most of you who were at Zippy's know I got a phone call Saturday from my daughter telling me that my son and granddaughter had been in a car accident. Really thought I was going to have to leave right then and there. Fortunately, my other son and daughter were able to step up and handle the details for their brother and be there since Alyce and I could not. I told everyone I would try and get some pics posted when I got back. Well I got the pics and we are damn fortunate. The car was hit on the side that my granddaughter normally would have her car seat on, but for some reason she was sitting on the other side behind her dad. They say God works in mysterious ways...well this certainly qualifies. Thankfully, only a few scrapes and bruises Now, I know those of you who weren't at Zippy's are now asking yourselves... OK... What's this got to do with Zippy's? Nothing, but here's the rest of the story. The kind words and thoughts from everybody were greatly appreciated. It made a really big impression on my wife who really hadn't met many of the members and had only chatted briefly with those she had. She understands much better why I spend a lot of time on the site: The people here The guys who know me probably haven't seen this side of me, because I'm normally the one talking sh*t, telling jokes, posting useless information, etc. etc. etc. Craig's and Old Boys were both great times. I'm glad we were able to be there We will be back On the way home, she made the comment that everybody were really good people. Trust me, that's a helluva endorsement I would like to give a big thank you to everybody at Zippy's during what was a rough time for us and our family. Also a thank you to the SilveradoSS family for letting me hang out here Pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenKey Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 Glad there wasn't anyone seriously hurt. It was a good thing the seat got moved - for whatever reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaotik1 Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 Wow that was a hard hit, glad everyone is okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigW Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 We look forward to seeing you next year too. thanks and take care Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hot rod truck Posted July 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 We look forward to seeing you next year too. thanks and take care <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks. You got to bring Cheezy Fries again too He still needs to get his FREE CAR WASH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Mervz Posted July 25, 2006 Admin Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 Just crazy. I'm glad your son and grand-daughter are alright. Tell your wife it was great to meet her and I'm glad we showed our good sides! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin sk_josh Posted July 25, 2006 Admin Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 glad hes ok! nice to see you guys too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOB47 Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 Brian, you know I enjoyed hanging out with you and Alyce. Your both good people and I look forward to seeing you at The Dream Cruise in August. Can't express how relieved I am to hear everyones all right. You two have enough to deal with as it is. Like you said "God works in mysterious ways". Maybe things will get better all around for you. Take good care of that granddaughter and I'll see you next month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hot rod truck Posted July 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 (edited) Brian, you know I enjoyed hanging out with you and Alyce. Your both good people and I look forward to seeing you at The Dream Cruise in August. Can't express how relieved I am to hear everyones all right. You two have enough to deal with as it is. Like you said "God works in mysterious ways". Maybe things will get better all around for you. Take good care of that granddaughter and I'll see you next month. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks Bob, Looking forward to the Dream Cruise, just hope we don't have anymore of this type excitement. There was that really sinking feeling when we first heard the passenger side got hit because that was where her car seat always was. My son is 6'3"-6'4" so to give her more room he always placed her on the passenger side of the car. He said he didn't know why he changed her to the driver's side of the car I did the same thing when my kids were little. We have 5 grandkids and love all of them but Eliza is certainly the one that Alyce refers to as our miracle baby after everything she's gone through in only 17 months. Things aren't as bad as they could be, and I do try and see the glass as half-full rather than half-empty. Helps to look at things from a more positive viewpoint, at least for me. We'll be in the Camaro vert for Woodward We had a great time hanging out with you too Also for the other members, Bob won first place in the SilveradoSS class Chad (ThePDB) was runner up Congrats to both of you Edited July 25, 2006 by hot rod truck (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevolutionRaceWorks Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 I hope all the best for you guys. Defintely keep us posted on how things turn out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterp Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 I'm glad to hear that your family is ok, and that you had a good time. Mr. P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePDB Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 I'm glad to hear that your family is ok, and that you had a good time. Mr. P. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The OBB parking lot wouldn't have been the same if you guys left early Those were a TON of great stories. I'm glad everyone was ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowtie70SS Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 Ouch!! Man I'm glad everyone is ok. You're right about how things happen, God does work in mysterious ways. I hope to get to make it to the event next year...assuming I make it thru Super Chevy next year. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IdriveGTP Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 The guys who know me probably haven't seen this side of me, because I'm normally the one talking sh*t, telling jokes, posting useless information, etc. etc. etc. I was thinking the same thing....... We look forward to seeing you next year too. thanks and take care <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks. You got to bring Cheezy Fries again too He still needs to get his FREE CAR WASH <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I nearly fell out of my chair.......... Rob P.S. - Glad to hear everything is OK (except the car)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 This is the first I got to see this. I'm glad to hear everything came out okay. It's a good thing the glass didn't make it over to her side of the car. It was great to have you all here, next year should be as good or better. (and no accident). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.