What The .........!

 Life has been interesting since my last post. I was in a car accident on the 28th of October. My daughters and I were on our way to Coeur d'Alene to pick up our new glasses. I was stopped at a red light with a a dozen other drivers, waiting for the green light. It turned green and suddenly there was a horrible "bang!" and the car shook. The gal behind me hit the gas as soon as the light turned green. She didn't wait for all of us in front of her to get going first. Plowed right into my back end and pushed in a sizeable amount of the hatchback door as well as damaged the bumper. 

She was driving a new pickup truck that was absolutely HUGE! There was no damage on it. I don't think the dust was even disturbed on her bumper. 

I was so rattled it ruined the whole day. I immediately called the police, then moved my vehicle off the road so I wasn't blocking traffic. The police officer was very kind and helpful. Fortunately, the damage didn't prevent the car from being driven, so I went ahead and continued on to get the new glasses after the officer was done making his report.

Since then, I've contacted my insurance, and the car is at the repair shop being worked on. I should be getting it back in like new condition by Friday of this week.

I've been working like crazy on the train cross stitch. I've finished the cross stitches on the train engine car.

It took quite a bit of time to do. It's more complicated than it looks. I've started the last car, which is the caboose. It's going to be much easier to do. To be honest, though, I don't think I will get it done in time for Christmas.

I'm still knitting the green ripple afghan. I'm about a third of the way along.

I took a little stroll out in the back yard today and found some fungus I was not familiar with. This is called Black Elfin Saddle mushroom. It is edible, though I've not tried it.

It's got an interesting look to it.

The weather has been wet and chilly. There is snow on the mountains. Today was sunny, so I took advantage of the opportunity to sweep all the pine needles off the deck and stack the furniture for winter. 

We are going on a road trip in a couple weeks. We've been missing our oldest daughter, who lives in Rhode Island. We haven't seen her since the pandemic so we're going to drive out and spend thanksgiving with her and her partner. The plan is to take the Prius, so I hope it's ready for it. 

I am very nervous about the trip. Husband wants to take our time driving across the country and stop to see things. I don't know how many things will actually be open, seeing as it's almost winter now. I don't know how wise it is to go on a road trip this time of year, but it's what Doug wants to do. I'm hoping for nice weather. 

That's the news for now.

Live long and prosper. \\//