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  • August 6, 2014 at 7:23 am

    #1735634

    Well, it finally happened. I've been threatened with it my entire career. You hear about it in meetings all the time, but you figure it is just hyperbole. Last night on my way home I was hit by a bus.

    Now, it was a minivan with a "School Bus" sign on top and I was in my car at the time, but they rear-ended me and it certainly wasn't pleasant. I'm fine, my car is fine, everyone involved is fine. I am a little achy, but I'm sure it is nothing.

    I'm looking forward to the next time it comes up in a meeting so I can say "Been there, done that. It was no big deal, lets move on."

    Of course, I'm getting a colonoscopy on Friday. I'll be rear-ended twice in a week!

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  • August 6, 2014 at 7:46 am

    #1735644

    Stefan Krzywicki (8/6/2014)

    Well, it finally happened. I've been threatened with it my entire career. You hear about it in meetings all the time, but you figure it is just hyperbole. Last night on my way home I was hit by a bus.

    Now, it was a minivan with a "School Bus" sign on top and I was in my car at the time, but they rear-ended me and it certainly wasn't pleasant. I'm fine, my car is fine, everyone involved is fine. I am a little achy, but I'm sure it is nothing.

    I'm looking forward to the next time it comes up in a meeting so I can say "Been there, done that. It was no big deal, lets move on."

    Of course, I'm getting a colonoscopy on Friday. I'll be rear-ended twice in a week!

    Glad to hear that everyone is ok. Sounds like you have a great story that will be shared many times for the remainder of your career. 😀

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  • August 6, 2014 at 8:06 am

    #1735655

    Sean Lange (8/6/2014)

    Stefan Krzywicki (8/6/2014)

    Well, it finally happened. I've been threatened with it my entire career. You hear about it in meetings all the time, but you figure it is just hyperbole. Last night on my way home I was hit by a bus.

    Now, it was a minivan with a "School Bus" sign on top and I was in my car at the time, but they rear-ended me and it certainly wasn't pleasant. I'm fine, my car is fine, everyone involved is fine. I am a little achy, but I'm sure it is nothing.

    I'm looking forward to the next time it comes up in a meeting so I can say "Been there, done that. It was no big deal, lets move on."

    Of course, I'm getting a colonoscopy on Friday. I'll be rear-ended twice in a week!

    Glad to hear that everyone is ok. Sounds like you have a great story that will be shared many times for the remainder of your career. 😀

    Thanks! And my motto is "If it doesn't kill you, it eventually makes a great story."

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    It’s unpleasantly like being drunk.
    What’s so unpleasant about being drunk?
    You ask a glass of water. -- Douglas Adams

  • August 6, 2014 at 8:09 am

    #1735660

    Stefan Krzywicki (8/6/2014)

    Sean Lange (8/6/2014)

    Stefan Krzywicki (8/6/2014)

    Well, it finally happened. I've been threatened with it my entire career. You hear about it in meetings all the time, but you figure it is just hyperbole. Last night on my way home I was hit by a bus.

    Now, it was a minivan with a "School Bus" sign on top and I was in my car at the time, but they rear-ended me and it certainly wasn't pleasant. I'm fine, my car is fine, everyone involved is fine. I am a little achy, but I'm sure it is nothing.

    I'm looking forward to the next time it comes up in a meeting so I can say "Been there, done that. It was no big deal, lets move on."

    Of course, I'm getting a colonoscopy on Friday. I'll be rear-ended twice in a week!

    Glad to hear that everyone is ok. Sounds like you have a great story that will be shared many times for the remainder of your career. 😀

    Thanks! And my motto is "If it doesn't kill you, it eventually makes a great story."

    I'm glad to hear that nobody was hurt. Yeah, this is a great story and I'm sure you'll be able to get lots of mileage out of this one for many years to come. My condolences on the colonoscopy.

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  • August 6, 2014 at 8:15 am

    #1735663

    Ed Wagner (8/6/2014)

    Stefan Krzywicki (8/6/2014)

    Sean Lange (8/6/2014)

    Stefan Krzywicki (8/6/2014)

    Well, it finally happened. I've been threatened with it my entire career. You hear about it in meetings all the time, but you figure it is just hyperbole. Last night on my way home I was hit by a bus.

    Now, it was a minivan with a "School Bus" sign on top and I was in my car at the time, but they rear-ended me and it certainly wasn't pleasant. I'm fine, my car is fine, everyone involved is fine. I am a little achy, but I'm sure it is nothing.

    I'm looking forward to the next time it comes up in a meeting so I can say "Been there, done that. It was no big deal, lets move on."

    Of course, I'm getting a colonoscopy on Friday. I'll be rear-ended twice in a week!

    Glad to hear that everyone is ok. Sounds like you have a great story that will be shared many times for the remainder of your career. 😀

    Thanks! And my motto is "If it doesn't kill you, it eventually makes a great story."

    I'm glad to hear that nobody was hurt. Yeah, this is a great story and I'm sure you'll be able to get lots of mileage out of this one for many years to come. My condolences on the colonoscopy.

    I will likely leave the colonoscopy out of the story most of the time.

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    When you encounter a problem, if the solution isn't readily evident go back to the start and check your assumptions.
    --------------------------------------
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    What’s so unpleasant about being drunk?
    You ask a glass of water. -- Douglas Adams

  • August 6, 2014 at 8:27 am

    #1735668

    Stefan Krzywicki (8/6/2014)

    Ed Wagner (8/6/2014)

    Stefan Krzywicki (8/6/2014)

    Sean Lange (8/6/2014)

    Stefan Krzywicki (8/6/2014)

    Well, it finally happened. I've been threatened with it my entire career. You hear about it in meetings all the time, but you figure it is just hyperbole. Last night on my way home I was hit by a bus.

    Now, it was a minivan with a "School Bus" sign on top and I was in my car at the time, but they rear-ended me and it certainly wasn't pleasant. I'm fine, my car is fine, everyone involved is fine. I am a little achy, but I'm sure it is nothing.

    I'm looking forward to the next time it comes up in a meeting so I can say "Been there, done that. It was no big deal, lets move on."

    Of course, I'm getting a colonoscopy on Friday. I'll be rear-ended twice in a week!

    Glad to hear that everyone is ok. Sounds like you have a great story that will be shared many times for the remainder of your career. 😀

    Thanks! And my motto is "If it doesn't kill you, it eventually makes a great story."

    I'm glad to hear that nobody was hurt. Yeah, this is a great story and I'm sure you'll be able to get lots of mileage out of this one for many years to come. My condolences on the colonoscopy.

    I will likely leave the colonoscopy out of the story most of the time.

    Good idea. Would hate for your story to be the butt of jokes for weeks afterwards. 😀

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  • August 6, 2014 at 8:54 am

    #1735670

    Sean Lange (8/6/2014)

    Stefan Krzywicki (8/6/2014)

    Ed Wagner (8/6/2014)

    Stefan Krzywicki (8/6/2014)

    Sean Lange (8/6/2014)

    Stefan Krzywicki (8/6/2014)

    Well, it finally happened. I've been threatened with it my entire career. You hear about it in meetings all the time, but you figure it is just hyperbole. Last night on my way home I was hit by a bus.

    Now, it was a minivan with a "School Bus" sign on top and I was in my car at the time, but they rear-ended me and it certainly wasn't pleasant. I'm fine, my car is fine, everyone involved is fine. I am a little achy, but I'm sure it is nothing.

    I'm looking forward to the next time it comes up in a meeting so I can say "Been there, done that. It was no big deal, lets move on."

    Of course, I'm getting a colonoscopy on Friday. I'll be rear-ended twice in a week!

    Glad to hear that everyone is ok. Sounds like you have a great story that will be shared many times for the remainder of your career. 😀

    Thanks! And my motto is "If it doesn't kill you, it eventually makes a great story."

    I'm glad to hear that nobody was hurt. Yeah, this is a great story and I'm sure you'll be able to get lots of mileage out of this one for many years to come. My condolences on the colonoscopy.

    I will likely leave the colonoscopy out of the story most of the time.

    Good idea. Would hate for your story to be the butt of jokes for weeks afterwards. 😀

    Yes, I'm not looking to make an *** of myself.

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    When you encounter a problem, if the solution isn't readily evident go back to the start and check your assumptions.
    --------------------------------------
    It’s unpleasantly like being drunk.
    What’s so unpleasant about being drunk?
    You ask a glass of water. -- Douglas Adams

  • August 6, 2014 at 8:58 am

    #1735671

    Stefan,

    Glad to hear everyone is OK. Although after Friday you might be walking funny still!

    Yeah I'd defiantly leave that bit out of the story in future. :w00t:

    Rodders...

  • August 6, 2014 at 9:25 am

    #1735688

    rodjkidd (8/6/2014)

    Stefan,

    Glad to hear everyone is OK. Although after Friday you might be walking funny still!

    Yeah I'd defiantly leave that bit out of the story in future. :w00t:

    Rodders...

    Tomorrow is the really horrible bit. Friday's no big deal. All I can eat tomorrow is clear liquids & chicken broth or bullion. And then... the liquid cleanser.

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    When you encounter a problem, if the solution isn't readily evident go back to the start and check your assumptions.
    --------------------------------------
    It’s unpleasantly like being drunk.
    What’s so unpleasant about being drunk?
    You ask a glass of water. -- Douglas Adams

  • August 6, 2014 at 9:34 am

    #1735693

    Stefan Krzywicki (8/6/2014)

    rodjkidd (8/6/2014)

    Stefan,

    Glad to hear everyone is OK. Although after Friday you might be walking funny still!

    Yeah I'd defiantly leave that bit out of the story in future. :w00t:

    Rodders...

    Tomorrow is the really horrible bit. Friday's no big deal. All I can eat tomorrow is clear liquids & chicken broth or bullion. And then... the liquid cleanser.

    And it just gets worse!

  • August 6, 2014 at 9:35 am

    #1735695

    Stefan -

    Glad you seem to be OK.

    My wife may have some kind of record for being rear ended while stopped.

    9 times in a 2 year span.

    Still has some issues from one - guy was doing about 40 mph.

    Hope your aches are indeed just temporary.

    Sheet metal is much easier to fix.

    Good story about the other type of rear ending.

    My brother in law had a school tour come through to the hospital during one of his.

    He was Head of Technology for that school district at the time.

    Some good laughs from that one. 😛

  • August 6, 2014 at 9:41 am

    #1735699

    Greg Edwards-268690 (8/6/2014)

    Stefan -

    Glad you seem to be OK.

    My wife may have some kind of record for being rear ended while stopped.

    9 times in a 2 year span.

    Still has some issues from one - guy was doing about 40 mph.

    Hope your aches are indeed just temporary.

    Sheet metal is much easier to fix.

    Good story about the other type of rear ending.

    My brother in law had a school tour come through to the hospital during one of his.

    He was Head of Technology for that school district at the time.

    Some good laughs from that one. 😛

    Well, for your brother in law that must have been ... something.

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    What’s so unpleasant about being drunk?
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  • August 6, 2014 at 9:57 am

    #1735709

    A good friend of mine lived with colitis for 20 years and endured enough colonoscopies to feel like an inside-out Kate Moss, along with an assortment of drugs - many of which he complained had left the testing domain a little prematurely. Three years ago he had a colostomy, and two years later at the age of 51 was operated upon to provide him with a J-pouch. It’s given him a completely new lease of life. In his own words, he “feels like a teenager again”. Of course it’s all relative, to how poorly he felt for those twenty years.

    Here’s wishing you luck Stefan, and an outcome as positive as my buddy.

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  • August 6, 2014 at 11:19 am

    #1735710

    Stefan Krzywicki (8/6/2014)

    Well, it finally happened. I've been threatened with it my entire career. You hear about it in meetings all the time, but you figure it is just hyperbole. Last night on my way home I was hit by a bus.

    Now, it was a minivan with a "School Bus" sign on top and I was in my car at the time, but they rear-ended me and it certainly wasn't pleasant. I'm fine, my car is fine, everyone involved is fine. I am a little achy, but I'm sure it is nothing.

    I'm looking forward to the next time it comes up in a meeting so I can say "Been there, done that. It was no big deal, lets move on."

    Of course, I'm getting a colonoscopy on Friday. I'll be rear-ended twice in a week!

    Condolences

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  • August 6, 2014 at 11:21 am

    #1735712

    Sean Lange (8/6/2014)

    Stefan Krzywicki (8/6/2014)

    Ed Wagner (8/6/2014)

    Stefan Krzywicki (8/6/2014)

    Sean Lange (8/6/2014)

    Stefan Krzywicki (8/6/2014)

    Well, it finally happened. I've been threatened with it my entire career. You hear about it in meetings all the time, but you figure it is just hyperbole. Last night on my way home I was hit by a bus.

    Now, it was a minivan with a "School Bus" sign on top and I was in my car at the time, but they rear-ended me and it certainly wasn't pleasant. I'm fine, my car is fine, everyone involved is fine. I am a little achy, but I'm sure it is nothing.

    I'm looking forward to the next time it comes up in a meeting so I can say "Been there, done that. It was no big deal, lets move on."

    Of course, I'm getting a colonoscopy on Friday. I'll be rear-ended twice in a week!

    Glad to hear that everyone is ok. Sounds like you have a great story that will be shared many times for the remainder of your career. 😀

    Thanks! And my motto is "If it doesn't kill you, it eventually makes a great story."

    I'm glad to hear that nobody was hurt. Yeah, this is a great story and I'm sure you'll be able to get lots of mileage out of this one for many years to come. My condolences on the colonoscopy.

    I will likely leave the colonoscopy out of the story most of the time.

    Good idea. Would hate for your story to be the butt of jokes for weeks afterwards. 😀

    Ha! I see what you did there.

    Jason...AKA CirqueDeSQLeil
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