Two weeks ago today my car that kept all my smiles was crunched. I owned a MB 230SLK. It stalled, for some unknown reason, on a major freeway with a horrendous on/off crossing. I was hit, while sitting still - trying to call for help, by a sensible 4door japanese import. He was going over 65mph when the car smacked me.

My lovely car did its job. It collapsed where it was supposed to and protected me. No broken bones, no internal injuries.

With her gone I got a rental (paid by the ins co) an HHR. It rode nice enough. NO Smiles. A friend that is like a sister offered to let me use one of her cars (dealer) until I could get a replacement. So I drove the BMW 530i. Very nice ride. NO Smiles.

I have been in the Crossfire for a day. All smiles.

Please don't ever give up on the smiles. If they are taken from you, get them back as soon as you can.

Keep the car that makes you smile like a moron everywhere you go.

JMT