crappy day - vent mode on...Minimal Audi Content

[Dave Hord]

GRRRRRRRRRRRRRR.

We're moving an engine at work, 1.8L VW engine with tranny attached.  Four of 
us.  It tilts, slightly, and my legs from the knees down get any fluids that 
were left in the engine...coolant, some oil, tranny fluid, and who knows what 
else...Grrr #1.

So, my manager says: "tell you what, go home...change your pants and come back 
after your lunch."  (who's going to deny two hours off when your pants and 
shoes are soaked?)

So I'm driving home, 1/3 of the way there my leg starts to BURN....like "I've 
got paint-stripper on my leg" burn.  'What's up with that?' I wonder, but 
quickly move into...I'm close to home I think I need to wash this off!...mode.  
So, I'm doing like 20-30km/h over the limit.  Guess what?  Laser Radar.

'Not so bad' I think. I pull over, show the officer my pants and business card, 
and explain the situation. He asks me if I need an ambulance or fire to look at 
my leg, I explain I'm three blocks away (literally) and "I'll just go home".  
He gives me the ticket because 'If I didn't want the ambulance or fire, I 
obvioulsy wasn't worried about it enough to require speeding'.  I get the 
ticket, $100 2 points.  Grrr #3.

So, then buddy ahead of me decides he's going to leave (after getting his 
ticket).  He throws his Honda mini-van into reverse and backs up...BANG...Right 
into my Audi!!  WTF!!!???

Now. I'm pissed.

I get out, and as calmly as possible (but admittedly still rude) ask, (actually 
demand), to have his insurance and contact info.  the cop walks over, and tells 
me I should just drop it (there is no visible damage, though I'm too upset to 
check alignment of bumper). I explain I just want the contact info 'in-case 
there's something I can't see'.

"Do you want me to fill out an accident report?"

"No. I just want his contact info" (spoken calmly)

"I need to make an accident report if you wnat to report this accident"

I DON'T WANT to make an accident report, I just want his information (raised 
voice slightly, enough to make point)

"If you don't calm down I'll have you towed and you can call someone to pick 
you up"

"fine, I'll go home"

Cop then tells honda-van to leave...I get no info.

GRRRRRR #3.


what a pisser of day.  Haven't checked the car, still upset.

sigh...vent mode off...thanks.

-Dave






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