« It's that time again | Main | Low Resolution »
January 01, 2006
Timing is Everything
I spent this New Year's evening at my mum's. We had a nice meal and a few glasses of wine then watched the fireworks on the Thames on TV. My mum lives about 5 doors away on the opposite side of the road, so it was just a short stroll home.
I came straight in and was still taking my coat off when a car slammed into the wall on the corner where I'd crossed the road just a moment ago. The woman driver was completely blotto and was driven off in haste by friends in another car. The police have just arrived.
When you raise your glass and say Happy New Year, it doesn't occur to you that you might only have a few minutes of it left. If I'd had one more glass of wine or had stopped just a little longer to admire the christmas lights in a neighbour's garden, I might not be seeing 2006.
Makes you think doesn't it?
Happy New Year everyone!
Posted by lilliebet at January 1, 2006 02:28 AM
Trackback Pings
TrackBack URL for this entry:
http://www.deckertechnology.net/mt/mt-tb.cgi/165
Comments
OMG! You are so fortunate with your timing! What a way to start the new year!
Posted by: ann marie at January 1, 2006 01:26 PM
Geez Liz, timing really is everyting.
I'm glad you're okay, I'd miss you.
Happy New Year, and all the best to you and the family for 2006.
Posted by: OldGuy at January 1, 2006 06:44 PM
Definately a lucky escape. It makes you wonder, how long we really have left. The ticking clock.
Glad your ok though, and have a happy new year sweetie, you deserve it :)
Cj.
Posted by: Cj. at January 1, 2006 11:54 PM