Bangs McCoy

Happy 4th

We had a low-key holiday. I spent most of the day outside in the yard planting. I finished planting the shady bed under the apricot tree in the back, and got started planting in the bed on the north side of the backyard. While I was planting in the shade, I noticed four baby birds in Diane’s back yard - it looked like they’d fallen out of their nest. Three were still alive and chirping, but much too small to survive (eyes still closed). I looked up some instructions on the internet and ended up putting some dry grass clippings in the bottom of a plastic milk jug (top cut off). I put the birds in the “nest” and attached it to the fence, near where I found them, with zip ties. They were still chirping, so I hope the mother will hear them and come take care of them. I wish I had taken pictures.

Bryan repaired the automatic door lock on the Mazda today (the driver’s side auto lock broke while I was in Arizona earlier this year). After being quoted $225 and $150 by two mechanics, Bryan decided to install the $70 part himself. He did a great job and was done in about an hour. He says it only took him that long because he spent about 20 minutes trying to put it in backward.

Add comment July 4th, 2008

Totaled

The insurance company took their time, but the Subaru has finally been totaled. Luckily, we broke even on the whole situation. And, the wrecking company agreed to let us remove the custom wheels from the car (apparently they were not figured into the value). Bryan and Bob spent the afternoon at the wrecking yard getting the wheels, which we’ll be able to sell for a significant amount.

We’ll miss the car - we’ve really enjoyed it and would buy another just like it in a heartbeat. Unfortunately, they’re not too common, so it’s time to choose something new.

Add comment March 15th, 2008

Crash into me

Bryan was in a semi-serious car accident tonight in the Subaru. “Semi”, in that he was not injured, “serious” in that the car is not driveable, and is possibly totaled. The driver of the other vehicle was also unharmed.

I was calm as I packed up the kids to go pick him up; he didn’t give me details over the phone, but since he wasn’t going to the hospital, I could assume that he wasn’t hurt. But as I approached the intersection where the crash happened, I started to get emotional. The whole intersection (90th S & Sandy Pkway) was basically blocked with emergency vehicles with flashing lights. I quickly parked the Mazda and got out to watch the Subaru loaded onto the tow vehicle. I was beyond grateful that Bryan was walking toward me in one piece instead of in a hospital or morgue. That whole scene is burned in my memory. I really hate to think about what losing him would do to our family. Love you, Bry.

Add comment March 5th, 2008

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