I’ve been living dangerously the last couple of days. First, went out to lunch in a downpour and my car almost got caught in a flood in the the restaurant parking lot, but someone warned me just in the nick of time. I dashed out to my car and drove it away from the rising waters. Then, had a very large piece of chocolate cake at my friend Pat’s birthday party last night, but no heart attack yet (whew!) This morning I was returning home from dropping Basketball Girl at school. It’s still raining very hard here. I was sitting at a stoplight, minding my own business, when there was a sudden gust of wind, followed by a huge bang on my car roof. A big tree had just fallen on top of me! I took stock for a few seconds and decided that I seemed to be okay, so I just backed out from under the tree and drove away. Luckily for me, the part that actually hit my car was the leafy end of the branches.
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oh my goodness. I hope you’re alright, Christine.
I’m fine! I was quite surprised that the car didn’t even have a dent on it, since the noise was huge. This is actually the second time I’ve been under a tree that fell down. The first time, I was at a writer’s group meeting in my friend’s living room when a redwood tree fell on the roof right over our heads. No injuries then, either. I guess I must live a charmed life.
Wow Christine! so funny that your previous post was about how “exciting ” your day was and now you are dodging bullets like some kind of superhero!
I remember the Night of the Redwood. I was there and survived as well. Yes, Christine your life is charmed and you’ll always be a superhero to me.
Wowza Momma! Glad you’re okay. Maybe it’s a sign to eat more chocolate cake while you have the chance!