Today marks the 3rd week since we arrived in Perth. I can still remember us clearing the customs, airport trolley fully loaded with our luggage, waiting at arrivals for D & J to pick us up. So much has happened in such a short period of time. So many ups & downs.
It was our agenda to head to Bunnings to buy LED bulbs in a pack of 8s for $65 as advertised on their catalogue as there're 7 halogen spotlights in the house at 35w each. Switching to LED will reduce our eletrical bills. We spent a lot of time there as we couldn't locate it & a staff finally found out that not all outlets carry this promotional item. She suggested that we head to Malaga or Midland. As we didn't have the GPS with us, we decided to head home for it.
I was the 1st car on the slip road, waiting for the main road's traffic to clear to turn left when we were hit from behind. The damage was pretty extensive. Our bumper & boot caved in from the impact. The bumper was spilt open in the middle & pierced through the chassis on the right side. There was no option of opening the boot. I don't think it'll open & even if it will, it certainly won't allow me to shut it.
After taking down the lady's particulars, we drove home & called D. He & J came over shortly to survey the damage. He said we may have to scrap the car. We went to his friend who is in the repair business for opinion. He seconded what D had told us, saying that the insurance company will most likely take this course of action. Reason being, our car cost us 2.5k & it'll cost more than that for repairs. The insurance company may pay us more or less than the 2.5k we paid for the car depending on the market value of a 2001 Lancer.
Who's to say a certain event is good or bad? Perhaps we were meant to suatain serious injuries or perish in an accident today. But becoz of the protection (shoten zenjin), we escaped unharmed save for the car. 大难不死必有后福。Perhaps a breakthrough in our impasse is coming our way.
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