Stupid Friggin' Accident

[MassWineGuy]

I'm fine driving a 700, Sprinter and probably a 900. For my pickup route's typical volume I usually drive a van.

One morning last week (that I volunteered to work), I was given some deliveries and one of those Ford vans with a turning radius of three football fields. It was parked very close to the wall with the exit.

As slowly as I was going, I managed to catch the side cargo door on one of the yellow guard posts and cause a huge crushing dent. Door opens and shuts fine, but looks awful.

Yes I am responsible. But what a dumb accident. And of course, who was standing right there but the new senior manager.

I'm an excellent, safety conscious driver anywhere outside of the station.

 

[Operational needs]

I'm fine driving a 700, Sprinter and probably a 900. For my pickup route's typical volume I usually drive a van.

One morning last week (that I volunteered to work), I was given some deliveries and one of those Ford vans with a turning radius of three football fields. It was parked very close to the wall with the exit.

As slowly as I was going, I managed to catch the side cargo door on one of the yellow guard posts and cause a huge crushing dent. Door opens and shuts fine, but looks awful.

Yes I am responsible. But what a dumb accident. And of course, who was standing right there but the new senior manager.

I'm an excellent, safety conscious driver anywhere outside of the station.

Stuff happens. The dumb accidents just piss you off though.

 

[bbsam]

I'm fine driving a 700, Sprinter and probably a 900. For my pickup route's typical volume I usually drive a van.

One morning last week (that I volunteered to work), I was given some deliveries and one of those Ford vans with a turning radius of three football fields. It was parked very close to the wall with the exit.

As slowly as I was going, I managed to catch the side cargo door on one of the yellow guard posts and cause a huge crushing dent. Door opens and shuts fine, but looks awful.

Yes I am responsible. But what a dumb accident. And of course, who was standing right there but the new senior manager.

I'm an excellent, safety conscious driver anywhere outside of the station.

You're a Ground driver and therefore you suck. When will you ever learn?!

Years ago I was pulling away from a stop, TYPING THE RECIPIENTS name and drove straight into a parking lot light post. Yep. I understand dumb accidents.

 

[Operational needs]

You're a Ground driver and therefore you suck. When will you ever learn?!

Years ago I was pulling away from a stop, TYPING THE RECIPIENTS name and drove straight into a parking lot light post. Yep. I understand dumb accidents.

We've all had them. Some of us more than once. Lol.

 

[whenIgetthere]

You're a Ground driver and therefore you suck. When will you ever learn?!

Years ago I was pulling away from a stop, TYPING THE RECIPIENTS name and drove straight into a parking lot light post. Yep. I understand dumb accidents.

Bet you never typed while driving after that. I did a similar thing, but drove over a curb
while typing on the old Super Tracker. I was lucky I didn't hit anything, or do any damage. After that, have never typed on the ST or the PP unless I'm parked! LOL

 

[bbsam]

Bet you never typed while driving after that. I did a similar thing, but drove over a curb
while typing on the old Super Tracker. I was lucky I didn't hit anything, or do any damage. After that, have never typed on the ST or the PP unless I'm parked! LOL

Correct. Very expensive, stupid accident.

 

[MassWineGuy]

You're a Ground driver and therefore you suck. When will you ever learn?!

Years ago I was pulling away from a stop, TYPING THE RECIPIENTS name and drove straight into a parking lot light post. Yep. I understand dumb accidents.

Actually, I work for Express.

 

[bbsam]

Actually, I work for Express.

We're all Ground now.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

You know what they say about elderly drivers.

 

[Route 66]

You know what they say about elderly drivers.

Yep! "Their cars all smell like a dirty diaper"

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

Yep! "Their cars all smell like a dirty diaper"

IIRC MWG is in his early 60's.

 

[Whats in the Box]

Stuff happens. The dumb accidents just piss you off though.

Yup, Mine was hitting a low tree branch driving at 55 mph on rural farm road and shattered the side mirror on those stupid new Isuzu Reach trucks.

 

[dezguy]

They're called accidents for a reason. Rarely are they ever intentional. happens, learn from it and move on. No sense dwelling on it.

 

[Harry Manback]

I'm fine driving a 700, Sprinter and probably a 900. For my pickup route's typical volume I usually drive a van.

One morning last week (that I volunteered to work), I was given some deliveries and one of those Ford vans with a turning radius of three football fields. It was parked very close to the wall with the exit.

As slowly as I was going, I managed to catch the side cargo door on one of the yellow guard posts and cause a huge crushing dent. Door opens and shuts fine, but looks awful.

Yes I am responsible. But what a dumb accident. And of course, who was standing right there but the new senior manager.

I'm an excellent, safety conscious driver anywhere outside of the station.

 

[MassWineGuy]

Harry, life wouldn't be complete without a MENSA-like post from you.

Yeah, I'm not dwelling on it. I had a really good day of P1 deliveries yesterday, which helps.

 

[Harry Manback]

Harry, life wouldn't be complete without a MENSA-like post from you.

Yeah, I'm not dwelling on it. I had a really good day of P1 deliveries yesterday, which helps.

My IQ aside, you know you don't belong here, right?

You weren't good enough to be one of "us". You're clearly not good enough to be one of "them".

Reckon, that makes you a poser, no?

 

[cosmo1]

I'm fine driving a 700, Sprinter and probably a 900. For my pickup route's typical volume I usually drive a van.

One morning last week (that I volunteered to work), I was given some deliveries and one of those Ford vans with a turning radius of three football fields. It was parked very close to the wall with the exit.

As slowly as I was going, I managed to catch the side cargo door on one of the yellow guard posts and cause a huge crushing dent. Door opens and shuts fine, but looks awful.

Yes I am responsible. But what a dumb accident. And of course, who was standing right there but the new senior manager.

I'm an excellent, safety conscious driver anywhere outside of the station.

Obviously, no, you aren't.

 

[PT Car Washer]

My IQ aside, you know you don't belong here, right?

You weren't good enough to be one of "us". You're clearly not good enough to be one of "them".

Reckon, that makes you a poser, no?

Us and them?

 

[Harry Manback]

Us and them?

Best rock n roll band of all time.

 

[SmithBarney]

You're a Ground driver and therefore you suck. When will you ever learn?!

Years ago I was pulling away from a stop, TYPING THE RECIPIENTS name and drove straight into a parking lot light post. Yep. I understand dumb accidents.

That's not a dumb accident, that is a dumb Decision, you actively decided to TYPE while driving.
Accidents happen, poor choices are MADE.