Perfectly Unfit Way to End the Day
June 26, 2011
One thing about staging a car along the way is the necessity to drive it. We consider this a one-time effort to see inland stuff along the waterway. Today was no exception, which as a side benefit is a chance to spend time sitting in a comfortable seat. The fact is that there are no places to just sit on Why Knot comfortably for an hour or so. We decided to drive up the coast to Beaufort, NC to see a possible port of call. We had a good time just messing about. The return was to contain a stop at a grocery to re-provision and get back to the boat. Within about three miles of the boat we were stopped at light when it happened. What I saw when checking the rear view was a car coming our way. We had no chance to brace for impact when it hit. We got only that brief glance and then attention turned to necks and backs which we have been guarding for some time. Both of us had some hefty pain a few seconds after impact so off the emergency room we rode. So, the mobile storage unit is hammered, we must be out of this marina by the 30th and we have to deal with a crumpled car. So much for the benefits of having one's own ride. We did not get a chance to look at the car damage but did learn that the other guy was unhurt. Now the adventure takes a slight turn.

We head back to Texas for whatever bod repairs are in order.