Date:    Tue, 30 Dec 2008 17:43:02 -0800
From:    Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>

Well, I wouldn't wish this on anyone...

Got hit at an intersection by a front end loader on Dec 20 (night,
snowstorm). No injury to me, but left rear quarter and front end of
my van quite damaged. I fear it will be written off. I have appt with
ICBC on the 8th Jan, will find out more about recompense then.

Its a pretty shocking event, sudden, violent, and I was very lucky to
not be hurt. It does hurt, however, to have your beloved van smacked
so hard :)

I have a feeling I will be in the market for a new van, "sweet are
the uses for adversity" I keep repeating myself. I'd like to replace
the van with a late model syncro westy, it is my dream ride, so if
anyone in BC has, or knows of one for sale, drop me a line.
--------------
Alistair,

OUCH! On all parts.....
Sorry to hear of your loss. You and your Van had a wonderful life
together.
The bombastic warrior part of my masculinity (the stupid part) says:
Hah! Took a
big honk-en front end loader to take us out... and off the road..... 8>)

I'll keep my eagle-eye open for that sweet Syncro ride that's in your
future.....

regards for 2009,

Phil Z.
'87 Westie
Campbell River, BC