OH DEER

It was a normal Saturday night . it was a little past the time I do eat dinner and I was hungry . I went up to the restaurant got my Coney Dogs and proceeded to drive back home. I live off of Dorr road in Brighton Michigan and at night it's a very dark road(7:30pm ish) . Half way home A BIG Deer Slams into the Drivers side of my Explorer Knocking the Drivers side mirror off and crushing the Drivers side door and rear panel . Deer Fur and deer goop also left at the impact area . The Deer ran off into the woods and most likely died after its adrenaline rush wore off.

I got the Explorer home and Called my Sister and tried to call my Mom and Dad who were at a wedding that night. Not really hungry any more and pretty upset at what had happened I contemplated the days ahead . Thankfully My Brother In-Law Came over and Checked to see If I was OK plus he didn't see the Deer anywhere on Dorr Road. Thank You Adrienne and Eric .

I let my friends Know mostly through FACEBOOK know that I was OK and do appreciate ALL Of the well wishes I received . Some friends lovingly called me "Bambi" Killer and other friends wanted "Venison Chili". But EVERYONE was relieved that I wasn't hurt . THANK YOU EVERYONE .

Monday comes around and it's time to take the Explorer to the Insurance Company and the collision shop . Since The Drivers side door was crushed I had to enter the vehicle through the passenger side and crawl over to the steering wheel. I get to the Insurance Company and . enter the building and am greeted with a "Hi Matt" which I want expecting . I tell "Danielle" the Customer service Representative . What Happened and where and Take care of the insurance claims with pictures . The Insurance place wasn't as intimidating as I was expecting and "Danielle" was also pretty nice . Good experience there . Luckily My Mom and Dad Helped me with a few things and got me started .

Next place to go was the Collision shop . And I luckily was helped by the shops owner. Very nice guy I showed him the Damage to the Truck and he even pointed out a Deer hoof print That I had missed seeing . Estimates were Written replacement parts were located and I'll probably get my Truck back in Two weeks.

Finally it was off to the Car rental . And after a bit of Hemming and hawing I finally rent a White Chevy Cobalt. Nice car Reminds me of FORD ESCORT I once owned . Even though the Second time I drove it the "TIRE LOW ADD AIR" Light went on. Luckily the tire place helped me with that for free.

So now I need to wait this out and things will get back to Normal .

Thank You Everyone for your support MATT