hello friends - i haven't been on to write for awhile, and i would like to wish everyone a happy new year, and all the best in 2003. i started off the new year in a not so good way. my car got smooshed by a deer last week sunday. i was on highway 50 in kenosha, wis., on my way back to the seminary in mundelein, and he came out of nowhere. someone was right along side me, so i couldn't swerve to miss him, and he totally destroyed the passenger side front of the car. he did $7000 in damage to my beloved 190e, but thankfully, the car will be repaired by the insurance company. it's at the body shop now and will take one month to fix!! i couldn't imagine what would have happened if it would have been a toyota or other crakcer-jack type car. the car didn't even flinch off the road when i hit the deer. i sure do feel safe in it. thought i would attach some pictures:





it could have been much more serious, and for my safety i give thanks and am grateful. i hope no one else had any unfortunate happenings over the holidays!!

best wishes & prayers-
michael.

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+AMDG+
2005 W203
Running as fast as I can to stay behind!!

Michael,

I'm glad you're OK. Looks like the car did its job! Now about that deer....

Kuan

I guess those 190E's are tougher than they look! Hope they fix her up right for ya!

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past MB rides:
'68 220D
'68 220D(another one)
'67 230
'84 SD
Current rides:
'06 Lexus RX330
'93 Ford F-250
'96 Corvette
'99 Polaris 700 RMK sled
2011 Polaris Assault
'86 Yamaha TT350(good 'ol thumper)

Michael,

Sure am glad you made out ok.. and glad your here to post another day!!

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Brandon



2008 S550
1957 Dodge D100
1967 VW Microbus 21 Window
2001 Suburban
2004 Beach cruiser bicycle
-----------------GO DUKE!-----------------

"It cannot be emphasized too strongly or too often that this great nation was founded not by religionists, but by Christians; not on religion, but on the Gospel of Jesus Christ. For that reason alone, people of other faiths have been afforded freedom of worship here." Patrick Henry 1776

Hey, glad you are ok. That car has pride, look at the star still standing tall.