How many mailboxes does the average person purchase in a lifetime?

Before Neal broadcasts it to the world, I figure I will share my recent “accident” with you all. It also resulted in one of the best laughs Neal has had since surgery, so I guess it was worth it. I have only caused 3 car accidents in my life. Funny enough, they all involve mailboxes. The first was when I was sixteen and simply not paying attention. It was only a few houses down from where I lived. I not only managed to hit it, but get it lodged underneath my car so I could take it home to show my mom. My mom said she would handle it and I could go on to work. Unfortunately, we missed the fact that my license plate fell off in the street. Wouldn’t you know it the police just happened to drive down the street and find it! I got off easy simply buying a new mailbox and giving an apology, but Mike actually had to put the new mailbox in.

Mailbox number 2 was actually what we call “Big Blue”. Yes, a US Postal Service box. I think I was 17 at the time. It was in Neal’s neighborhood. It was not my fault, it was my portable cd player located conveniently under my passenger seat’s fault. Neighbors saw me do it, so I turned myself in (not that I would not have anyways). I got a ticket and even more devastating the neighborhood lost their mailbox. It was never replaced. A moment of silence for Big Blue please. Thanks to those that remind me of this every time I am in Elyria. If anyone ever tells you a 1985 Dodge Omni is not a great car, remind them of how mine continued to run no matter what size mailbox I hit.

That brings us to mailbox number 3. Sometime last week I pulled up to get our mail and forgot to close the door on the mailbox. When I backed up….CRUNCH. The door is still attached, but it is bent and our mail is now getting wet! Luckily the car was not harmed. I have already come up with a story for the neighbors. I can hear myself saying it. “I just cannot believe kids these days.” or “I cannot believe the mailman would do that.” At least I did not have issues with the riding lawn mower and trees like my sister did. I bet my mom and dad are so proud! This probably is not the best time to promote the Company Neal and I have started up.

The guys are doing fine. Neal is venturing out for his first time since surgery with Dave tonight. Ryan made it into work to see everyone this week. We plan to see Ryan and Les sometime this week. Ryan's follow up appointment is tomorrow. Matt helped me move some furniture around last night, but the only place Neal is comfortable sleeping is the couch.