Been a Bummer Week

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This was a tough week. I went down to NM for my mothers memorial service. On the way down and it's a long way, I try to make 950 miles the first day so I can sleep in and drive the last 250 miles rested. I was driving through NM between Farmington and Albuquerque. Something hit my truck from the side turned out it was a big elk. Totaled my truck. It was a 2012 Tundra that I figured would last me the rest of my life. That was a little before 11:00 pm. Couldn't get a tow truck out until almost 4:00 in the morning. Towed it to Albuquerque and the driver was nice enough to drop me off at the hotel.
I'd been up 24 hours by then so I was going to sleep for a while. State Farm called me 5 more times about various things, like they are only responsible for towing 50 miles. I told them I'd still be in the sticks at that point. I think they finally dropped it.
Next thing is the governor of NM is brain dead and closed the churches down do no memorial service. All we could have was a little internment, which just a few people knew about. I drove the rental vehicle back to Idaho. At least the car dealers are open here, they aren't in several states. I have no idea what people are going to do it they need a vehicle. I heard a guy on the radio talking about this virus and pointed out it's over the top, when for every one person that's sick 100 have lost their job. I"m not typically a conspiracy person, but the media is working with the democrats to take down our economy. At least I'm home, and glad to be here.
 
Bear Paw Jack said:
This was a tough week. I went down to NM for my mothers memorial service. On the way down and it's a long way, I try to make 950 miles the first day so I can sleep in and drive the last 250 miles rested. I was driving through NM between Farmington and Albuquerque. Something hit my truck from the side turned out it was a big elk. Totaled my truck. It was a 2012 Tundra that I figured would last me the rest of my life. That was a little before 11:00 pm. Couldn't get a tow truck out until almost 4:00 in the morning. Towed it to Albuquerque and the driver was nice enough to drop me off at the hotel.
I'd been up 24 hours by then so I was going to sleep for a while. State Farm called me 5 more times about various things, like they are only responsible for towing 50 miles. I told them I'd still be in the sticks at that point. I think they finally dropped it.
Next thing is the governor of NM is brain dead and closed the churches down do no memorial service. All we could have was a little internment, which just a few people knew about. I drove the rental vehicle back to Idaho. At least the car dealers are open here, they aren't in several states. I have no idea what people are going to do it they need a vehicle. I heard a guy on the radio talking about this virus and pointed out it's over the top, when for every one person that's sick 100 have lost their job. I"m not typically a conspiracy person, but the media is working with the democrats to take down our economy. At least I'm home, and glad to be here.

I’m sorry for your loss and wish you the best. I work at a dealership and our Service and Parts departments are open but business is really light. Last week two dealerships closed completely when sales could not open, three more closed on Friday, if this week is light we’ll probably be closing all five of our stores as will every dealership in Berks County. We have 2 customers with totaled cars that we gave loaners to in the hope we’ll be allowed to sell cars sometime soon but we have dozens of customers who’s leases are running out and no one knows what(if anything) can be done for them. I hope your situation improves quickly.
 
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I’m sorry for your loss and wish you the best. I work at a dealership and our Service and Parts departments are open but business is really light. Last week two dealerships closed completely when sales could not open, three more closed on Friday, if this week is light we’ll probably be closing all five of our stores as will every dealership in Berks County. We have 2 customers with totaled cars that we gave loaners to in the hope we’ll be allowed to sell cars sometime soon but we have dozens of customers who’s leases are running out and no one knows what(if anything) can be done for them. I hope your situation improves quickly.[/quote]

I know I'm drifting the topic here .
In Michigan the auto manufactures are all advertising about buying their cars online.
Don't they need a local dealer to deliver?
Are they doing that in PA?
Dave
 
I, along with many others here wish to express my condolences.

Stuff happens,, and the truck & all can be replaced etc.
 
Dave P. said:
I know I'm drifting the topic here .
In Michigan the auto manufactures are all advertising about buying their cars online.
Don't they need a local dealer to deliver?
Are they doing that in PA?
Dave

No, we sell cars online all the time but the Governor said absolutely not until further notice. PennDOT is closed so there’s no way to register the cars anyway. PAA has been lobbying the Governor all week and NADA has been lobbying the President since Wednesday with rejections from the Governor and no response from the White House. Like I said, dealerships are beginning to close completely because it’s just not viable to keep service departments open. After the dealerships close the body shops are next because they’ll have no place to procure parts. Our UPS and FedEx drivers have business only routes, they’ll be the next to go.
 
I would like to offer my condolences too Marlin. Good to hear you're alright and best of luck with the insurance company.
 
This hasn’t started out to be a very good year. Condolences on the loss of your mother and I hope you're able to find a decent replacement truck and get that other stuff straightened out.
 
I too am sorry to hear of your loss. Sometimes we have to deal with multiple problems at a time. Try to stay healthy. Most everything else will be resolved sooner or later.
 
BearPawJack:
I’m sorry about your mother and all of the troubles on your trip. What a hassle that is having to deal with insurance on top of the memorial service for your mother. I wouldn’t wish that on anyone. Good luck getting it all sorted out.
 
Marlin, I'm sorry to hear about this, and at such an inopportune time :( There's really no bright side other than being thankful that you're okay, and that's a lot to be thankful for. A split second difference could have had a tragic result.
 
When it rains it pours? You are reasonably intelligent( a legalese term), and I know it will get worked out, but not without a hassle. Stay strong my friend!
gramps
 
BPJ,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you try to cope with the loss of your mother. I also wish you the best of luck in dealing with the insurance company to get yourself a replacement truck as nice as the one you had.
 
BPJ-My condolences. I am sorry for your loss. It stinks about the wreck. I'm just glad you are okay.
 
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