I don’t have a lot of time this morning, but I did want to post something, as service here has been spotty lately. I’m not sure my subconscious wasn’t at work when I chose today’s classic A&J. I’ve been fighting with my computer lately, plus the mockingbirds have begun their seasonal concert. Except, in reality, they sing about 3 a.m. For hours. I actually have gone downstairs in the middle of the night to flush one from the camellia bush below my bedroom window. I didn’t kill him, but I did scare the bejeebers out of him. Is that a sin?
The Mockingbird’s Shrill
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413 responses to “The Mockingbird’s Shrill”
I thought the Cressida was the only Toyota with RWD. emb
Jackie, where are you heading in Canada?
emb: You are correct, sir. The Cressida was indeed RWD. I misremembered. So my record is intact…no FWD autos. Still the only one with a sunroof, although I did own a convertible. (Yes, Jackie..a red one.)
Debbie, you can get a “fix-it” ticket for driving with a cracked windshield, even if it doesn’t obscure your view. And, at least out here, you have to pay administrative fees to get the ticked marked off after you’ve replaced it. Getting it replaced is easy, and not too expensive; in fact, some shops will actually come out and do the work instead of making you drive in. Depending on where you live, getting it replaced before the cops spot it might save you a fair amount of money.
Dearest Ghost, I don’t understand your post about having a $500 deductible on your windshield — I don’t think there is anything in my policy about this. What are the implications, if it does get broken? Please explain so that I can understand it.
Charlotte,
Depends on the “comprehensive” deductible on your policy. Some policies also have separate “glass coverage.” Some also will waive your deductible if you have a chip repaired before the window itself cracks and requires a full windshield replacement. You need to find the coverage sheet that should be sent to you every year when you renew. Also, you can call your insurance company to ask specifically about windshield repair and replacement.
David
Thank you everyone for the condolences. My friend was buried today after an almost three year battle with gallbladder cancer. We worked together for twelve years prior to her retirement (due to her illness). She reminded me of my beloved Aunt Myrtle who died when I was 14. She was the kind of person who spoke her mind, enjoyed a lively discussion, but had a heart of gold and was the one in her family who took care of everybody. (Sounds like a few of you folks here in the village!)
Hugs and prayers, Carol.
Charlotte in NH, $500 deductible on windshield means that if repair costs $500 or less, Ghost pays. Anything over $500 insurance should pay, unless they find a sneaky way out of it. I have Liberty Mutual, policy does not charge for crack repair.
To David and to Mark, thanks for the help. I pretty much understand about the deductible but I would explain it the other way around. As for the coverage sheet, I’d better look around for it (I am rather disorganised). I think I have Liberty Mutual too.
Yes, my glass coverage is rolled into my comprehensive (collision) coverage, and I have chosen a “high” deductible to keep my monthly premiums down. Not an unreasonable decision, considering that since I’ve been driving I’ve had one broken windshield (30+ years ago) and one accident (a freak one a few years ago involving a truck wheel and tire in the roadway at night with oncoming headlights…the bright kind of headlights, not the feminine kind), which cost me $500 of the $5000+ cost of the repairs.
I have had two rock chips fixed by my insurance carrier at no charge to me, both on my current car, with both occurring during the seven month period when my sister was hospitalized out of town, requiring me to drive over 16,000 miles. So I judge that I am in reasonably “Good Hands”.
Debbe 😉 Because after this winter, I think we are all ready for some one…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsHuV3Aj1os
The man who fell into an upholstery machine is fully recovered.
50 years ago we could replace our own windshield – had a rock come from between the duels
on a dump truck – I thought I was far enough back.
Now like everything else it takes a “certified” expert.
http://cheezburger.com/8473686784
GR 😉 and I know where we can go to get out of the sun…..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jz2tzdFneRI&feature=kp
Good morning Villagers…
Don’t know why my copy and paste didn’t want to cooperate with me this morning. The repeat of yesterday’s cheezburger kept coming up….had to ‘reboot’ the old gal this morning.
And I win, woke up to three minutes left in the game…about the same amount of time it took me to consume three cookies and a big glass of milk and hit the bed.
Sideburns, thank you for your advise, will check out Indiana’s laws. I remember when I lived in Texas, one had to have yearly inspections on their cars, and if the car didn’t pass, you got no sticker.
After I got my Izuzu paid off, my husband decided to carry only liability….I learned a long time ago not to get into debates with him, as he pays the insurance.
Busy day today…..the little peeps start coming in around ten this morning. Pray The Boss doesn’t send Marlene and me over to count hens in cages….that just drives me nuts.
ya’ll have a blessed day………….
today’s grin:
http://cheezburger.com/8473192192
Running late this morning. But wanted to wish everyone a belated happy National Tartan day. And by request, a repost from Facebook – Sean Connery in a kilt. 🙂
https://katiemorningstar.files.wordpress.com/2014/11/sean-connery.jpg
Thank you Mindy! Is it really National Tartan Day? We could declare one daily for Mr Connery. Just choose a subject.
Nice to wake up to. .
Only one thing wrong with that image of Sean – we could not see his knees!
He has good legs Gal
Galliglo: http://johndenugent.us/images/sean-connery-in-kilt.jpg
Of course you don’t see much of his legs with the traditional long socks.
Dearest Ghost, now it’s all making more sense to me. Thank you. Are you paying your insurance premiums monthly? I save some money by paying once a year only.
You would laugh at the few measly miles I put on the Dodge Caravan. Don’t need to go much of anywhere, and right now I can’t drive because of the knee-to-toe cast on leg — it’s the accelerator foot, too — looking forward to next Monday, the 13th. The cast will be cut off and I hope to have a brace of some sort, more comfortable and easier to get around in.
Caves are considered by many cultures to be holy ground.
Was beginning to recover from a long week, along came the NCAA Championship. Stayed up late just to watch the wrong team win. Might be time to retire and take up industrial drawing.