I was on my way to watch my friend’s little girl while she went to a doctor’s appointment. I got in my car like always, turned it on and put it in reverse. As I start to back up I hear this really loud scraping sound. At first I thought it was just a rock but when it didn’t stop after 5 seconds I stopped and put the car in drive. As I drove forward the scraping sound continued. I was perplexed…what the heck was wrong with my car? So I jumped out and this is what I saw:
Pretty huh? Actually it was out more but I pushed the bumper back up so it wasn’t hanging so much. Somehow I managed to pull my bumper off so it’s only attached in the middle part, right under the Nissan medallion thingie. The best part is I have no idea how this happened. I’m so thankful I was at home and not out. I called my friend and she ended up bringing her daughter to me (which is a whole other story in and of itself since her 2 year old is scared of my beagle).
I called The Man at work. Forget calling the cell phone cause I knew he wouldn’t answer…I called control on the boat. They found him quickly (turns out he was on watch) and I know he was surprised to hear me. I told him what happened and sent him a photo to his cell. Then I started crying cause his show opens tonight and I have no way to get there to see him! He has duty and doesn’t have time to come and pick me up or drop me off. He’s ok that I can’t be there since I can go to tomorrow night. I’m the one that’s upset…it’s opening night! I can’t believe I’m going to miss it! Of course I was bawling and basically had a meltdown. I’m blaming it on the hormones. He calmed me down like only he can do and he told it would be fine. After we hung up I then sent a picture to my mom and she called me. She laughed at me. Thanks mom. At that point it was kinda funny. Seriously, who breaks their bumper in their driveway? I think it might take a special kind of talent!
I also shared a photo on Facebook and Twitter. Thank you to all of you how checked to make sure Munchkin and I were ok. We are fine, just feeling silly!
The Man might not know it yet, but I’m going to let him deal with fixing it tomorrow. I’m heading to see fields and fields of tulips with a friend and he’s staying home cause he doesn’t want to see beautiful flowers. Fixing my bumper will be a good way to fill his time!
