I lost my car but...

ShepsMomShepsMom Registered Users Posts: 4,319 Major grins
edited January 23, 2008 in The Big Picture
..saved my camera.

I was in a car accident today going home from work, rain started to pour as i was getting off the interstate. I hit something on a road and my car went sliding and fliped upside down in a curve. I was ok, but i couldn't get out of the seat belt, i smell gas fumes and tried to turn the car off, i couldn't pull keys from the ingnition. Apperantly, there was fire truck going down the road and they saw me, pretty much 1 min. after i flipped. They got me in their truck, took blood pressure, etc.. The only thing i could think of is my camera, i kept telling them to go in my car and get the damn camera out. They didn't want to come close to the car, as the gas was still leaking. I was pissed!! Anyway, they went and got my camera for me. :D


I'm ok, my car is probably gonna be totaled, so i called insurance and they'll be sending claim adjuster tomorrow to estimate the damage. I don't care about the car, it's pretty old, but served me well, i was actually looking to buy a new one. I wouldn't be a happy camper if something happened to my cam.
I think i got my priorities wrong. Am i crazy?:dunno
Marina
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  • SheafSheaf Registered Users, SmugMug Product Team Posts: 775 SmugMug Employee
    edited January 22, 2008
    ShepsMom wrote:
    I wouldn't be a happy camper if something happened to my cam.
    I think i got my priorities wrong. Am i crazy?ne_nau.gif

    Wow! Glad you're alright. So the real question is, did you immediately get pictures of the car once you got your camera back?
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  • ShepsMomShepsMom Registered Users Posts: 4,319 Major grins
    edited January 22, 2008
    No, i was thinking about it. I will do it when i go to the towing company. Fire fighter told me that i'm still in shock and should just lay down and be quiet ne_nau.gif
    Marina
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  • Ann McRaeAnn McRae Registered Users Posts: 4,584 Major grins
    edited January 22, 2008
    Glad you are okay Marina, and happy about your camera too. I bet I would have reacted the same way!

    Get some rest, you'll probably feel things much more intensely tomorrow.

    ann

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  • ShepsMomShepsMom Registered Users Posts: 4,319 Major grins
    edited January 22, 2008
    Thank you Ann, i think i'm entering "after shock" stage, i have a slight headache and i got chills. My right ear hurts, i don't know what's wrong with it, there was some dried blood inside. I hope nothing serious. Darn, it. I just want to cry :cry
    Marina
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  • glassandgear.comglassandgear.com Registered Users Posts: 22 Big grins
    edited January 22, 2008
    ShepsMom wrote:
    No, i was thinking about it. I will do it when i go to the towing company. Fire fighter told me that i'm still in shock and should just lay down and be quiet ne_nau.gif

    Glad to hear you're ok. I have to say though, after thinking for a bit after reading this, I'd probably react the same way. I mean, if I was ok and I wanted a new car anyway my first thought would probably be "damn my camera was in there".
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  • Ann McRaeAnn McRae Registered Users Posts: 4,584 Major grins
    edited January 22, 2008
    ShepsMom wrote:
    Thank you Ann, i think i'm entering "after shock" stage, i have a slight headache and i got chills. My right ear hurts, i don't know what's wrong with it, there was some dried blood inside. I hope nothing serious. Darn, it. I just want to cry :cry

    Thankfully, I've not been in many accidents. But I remember that after the shock wore off the last time (more than 20 yrs ago now) I shook for hours and hours, and was frightened for a long time. And I wasn't hurt at all - but I ached all over for days.

    Hope your not actually hurt, and try to rest. Is there someone home wiht you?

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  • ShepsMomShepsMom Registered Users Posts: 4,319 Major grins
    edited January 22, 2008
    Yes, my son and my BF are home. I'm just occupying myself with computer stuff. I did some photoshooting today and working on pictures. Keeps my mind busy.

    I haven't been in any major accidents for well over 20 years. Last time i was in one, i was 18, we hit standing bus, head-on at 60m/hr, all drunk, stupid teens, ya know. Fortunately, there were 7 of us in that little car, saved our lives. deal.gif
    Marina
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  • TravisTravis Registered Users Posts: 1,472 Major grins
    edited January 22, 2008
    OMG Marina! I'm glad that you got out safe and sound. Of course if something happened to the camera......
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  • JenGraceJenGrace Registered Users Posts: 1,229 Major grins
    edited January 22, 2008
    Oh no! I'm so glad you're OK...scary how fast this sort of thing can happen. It makes me shake just to think of it. :cry
    Jen

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  • SamSam Registered Users Posts: 7,419 Major grins
    edited January 22, 2008
    Sorry to hear about your accident, but very glad you wern't injured.

    Sam
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  • ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,939 moderator
    edited January 22, 2008
    I'm glad to hear you're OK!

    Best of luck with the insurance adjuster.
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  • saurorasaurora Registered Users Posts: 4,320 Major grins
    edited January 22, 2008
    Wow Marina, I'm so glad you're ok!!! That is scary. eek7.gif My son hydro-planed on the freeway when he was younger and rolled down an embankment. It's been many years and he has never really got over the scare. He still hates to drive in the rain. How fortunate for you to have the firetruck driving by at the time. Those fire-fighters are true heroes for saving your camera gear! :D I'm with you.....I'd be really bummed if my gear was damaged. Take it easy for awhile!
  • ElaineElaine Registered Users Posts: 3,532 Major grins
    edited January 22, 2008
    My goodness, Marina! What a day! So glad you're OK and that you did get your camera back. Take care of yourself!
    Elaine

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  • Frog LadyFrog Lady Registered Users Posts: 1,091 Major grins
    edited January 23, 2008
    I'm glad you're ok - and you're very lucky to get out w/ what sounds like only minor injuries. Thank goodness. Roll overs can be scary and often deadly - a colleagues 20ish son was killed this year one such accident.

    But, assuming my kids weren't in the car, yeah, I can see how 1st thoughts would be to get the camera. Glad you got it (yeah firemen) and glad it's giving you some distraction now.

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  • BendrBendr Registered Users Posts: 665 Major grins
    edited January 23, 2008
    I'm so very glad to hear that your camera made it out intact and safely!

    Ben
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  • BendrBendr Registered Users Posts: 665 Major grins
    edited January 23, 2008
    Bendr wrote:
    I'm so very glad to hear that your camera made it out intact and safely!

    Ben

    Sorry, couldn't resist doing that...

    I'm glad to hear you are ok, and that you where able to keep the camera safe, keep us posted on what happens... Good luck, our prayers will be with you...

    Ben
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  • ShepsMomShepsMom Registered Users Posts: 4,319 Major grins
    edited January 23, 2008
    Thank you guys for your best wishes and your support!
    Spoke to adjuster today, it's going to be a while before they wrap up everything. I'm trying to make it to the towing yard and take few pix of the car. I want to stop at the fire department and snap few shots of my heros :D:D:D, one was really cute!!!

    Meanwhile, i'll have to rent one for at least 10 days, as my insurance doesn't have a rental option. Oh well, i found not a bad deal on rental, so should be ok for now.

    Thank you all again!!
    Marina
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    Nikon D700 x2/D300
    Nikon 70-200 2.8/50 1.8/85 1.8/14.24 2.8
  • PilznrPilznr Registered Users Posts: 262 Major grins
    edited January 23, 2008
    Does your BF know about the cute fireman you're about to take pictures of?

    I'm glad you're ok. I would've thought the same thing... "Get My CAMERA!" I think we all have special bonds with our cameras, or maybe I'm just a big dork.

    And those of you that said you haven't had car accidents in 20 years, I hope you knocked on some wood.

    I hope to see pics of the car soon too.
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