Those that read this post know this past weekend Chris and I celebrated our six year anniversary! It was a great time, definitely didn’t go as planned, but one we’ll still never forget. Our anniversary was Friday, so we had plans for dinner at the Melting Pot. We were on time with our schedule to make our reservation until we got into a minor fender bender on the way there. That certainly wasn’t fun.
We were about five minutes from our destination when a woman, not paying attention, pulled out of a shopping center, heading towards an intersection right as we were passing. She hit the front side of our car right as we were passing and unfortunately there was no way to avoid it. Thankfully it was only a minor accident and nobody was hurt. Ironically, during the moment we got hit, Chris was actually telling me about a near accident he avoided this morning when somebody almost hit him head on as they drove into his lane. Craziness. What sucked about this accident though was the 2 hours we had to wait on scene for an officer to show up. After calling twice and being told someone would be out there to write a police report of the accident, an officer finally arrived. He got out of his car, didn’t even look at the damage of either of our cars, and told us he can’t write a report because apparently that’s not what they do in Texas. Umm, what? I mean, I get it, it’s not his job to say who is at fault, but you can’t at least just take a statement from each person to report what happened, even when the lady was taking responsibility? I wasn’t buying it, but what can you do!? At that point, the accident didn’t even matter, we were all just frustrated for waiting around for nothing. I’m not sure why the police department couldn’t just tell me that on the phone in the first place, but whatev. So we waited all that time and missed our reservation.
There’s still a good ending to this story though! After the accident mess, we called Melting Pot to see if they could still fit us in and they were able to do so. When you haven’t eaten since early that morning, a dinner at 9:30 p.m. is better than no dinner. At least the night still went somewhat as planned and the food definitely made up for it and was worth the wait!
Now I’d do about anything to have some more of the fondue chocolate for dessert. That stuff was divine!
Jessie @ Just Jessie says
Oh man! That's ridiculous with the accident and the police department. How frustrating! But I'm glad you still ended up having a great night!
Keating Bartlett says
Congrats on 6 years!! 🙂 I'm sorry about the minor accident though. It sounds like the situation was handled in an odd way too. I'd be so annoyed to stand there waiting for someone to arrive. I got into a small accident a couple years ago (a little worse than yours) and an officer was on the scene within minutes of me calling! I was back on the road within 30 minutes. But I'm glad your night turned out better! At least no one was hurt and you still enjoyed your evening 🙂
Dara @ The Southern Thing says
Thanks!! I've had someone hit me twice in the past year, both minor, and someone arrived within minutes and wrote a report. I just thought it was standard procedure so people don't try to change their story later with the insurance company, but apparently not! It could've been worse, so I'm thankful for that!
The Life You Love says
How frustrating! I'm glad it at least ended with a yummy looking dinner and dessert. Yum!
Julia says
Oh no, how frustrating! I would have been so annoyed! So glad The Melting Pot was still able to fit you in though! Gorgeous roses!
Kate at Green Fashionista says
Holy crappers I had no idea you guys went through such an ordeal after the fender bender, so glad you guys are ok and you made it to a yummy dinner albeit late. LOVE Melting Pot! Happy Anniversary <3
The Siberian American says
That's so crazy! I've been in four accidents in Texas (never the driver), and they always wrote a report! What a ridiculous police officer. Sorry y'all had to wait so long for nothing. Glad you still got your fun dinner, though! 🙂
Rachel Gault says
Oh no! I'm glad you guys are ok. Dealing with things like that is the worst 🙁 Happy you still made it to your anniversary dinner!
Dara @ The Southern Thing says
Thank you! It was just the worst timing!
Allison says
Ugh that is the worst! I always get emotional when something happens to my car, but it's good that you had Chris with you! It would suck even more waiting the two hours by yourself!
Nicole Harris says
Congrats on 6 years! I absolutely love the Melting Pot 🙂
-Nicole
Meet Me in Midtown
Dara @ The Southern Thing says
Thank you! The food was so good!
David Dial says
Hmmm…I had no idea that cops in Texas didn't do accident reports. I swear that doesn't match up to what my Dad told me when someone plowed into him last year…who knows though? The most important part is that you guys are safe…and you still had an awesome anniversary dinner! Congrats!!
Dara @ The Southern Thing says
Apparently the accident wasn't serious enough (no injuries) for them to report it. To me if there's damage and repairs that are needed, it shouldn't matter! So strange!
Janae Smith says
Happy Anniversary and beautiful roses!
Janae
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