I loved this story about Terry's Body Shop...You're right...though we don't like to think of body shops...we just may need one one day. I heard when you hit a deer you could be injured...hope you were okay....back then.

Sally.  This Sequoia that I'm driving is so tough.  I believe folks are injured when they hit Deer and the Deer flies up and hits the windshield. 

This Sequoia is so heavy and sturdy, I hardly felt a thing.  The damage was all to the vehicle and it didn't swerve or anything.  Just sent the Deer to another life. 

Behind that plastic bumper that crumbles is a steel one that is part of the chassis.  Great automobile.

Lenn,

You just can't beat good old fashioned courteous service, can you!!! Thanks,   Fran

P.S. Deer can do some tremendous damage to a vehicle!!!

Lenn, You do such a great job at bring to life the community.  It's almost like I know  PURCELLVILLE, Lovettsville and Terry's Body Shop.  AJ

Lenn- This is a great testimonial for Terry's body shop.  I hit a deer in Utah once, it damaged my 1 ton van's bumber but also punctured my generator! That was not a fun night! 

Lenn, It is always nice to work with someone who has been recommended.

Lenn, I'm glad you weren't hurt.  I've had some close calls with deer (and bear) but haven't hit one, thank God.  Also, thanks for the words on your Sequoia...we'll need a new vehicle (or at least another one; I don't know about buying "new" anymore) and I want something that's not gonna crumble if it hits wildlife. 

Terry's sounds like an awesome body shop!  You should send them a print-out of your blog entry w/a note saying "just so you know how much I appreciated your great work."  I can just hear them referring you to anyone who wants to buy or sell in their area! 

I just LOVE your blogs. So thorough and insightful as well as practical. When I visit your area.... I will be sure to look up some of your valued resourses. Thanks!

I guess you don't have to worry with that 'tank'. I think at the most we'd hit a mongoose...lol!

Deer keep body shops in our area busy too. I've been lucky, but judging by the carnage I so often see left on the highway many others are literally bumping into herds of deer.

Running into a deer can be dangerous!  You were very lucky Lenn.  The post reminds me that I have to post a blog about my favorite auto mechanic.  He's amazing and has quite a following.  He too drives you to and from his shop - although we have municipal service for our trash - so that issue never came up.  It's good for people to know what is available when they are moving into an area. 

Hi Lenn, Isn't it nice to come across a small business that takes pride in their service? It doesn't happen that often anymore. About the deer? Ruthmarie is right. You are lucky. I have to this point in my life avoided all very large animals crossing our roads. I'm in rural Texas and the other night about dusk I had to slow down to let a pack of Havelina's (wild bore) cross the road. There were about 12-15 of them. Very odd to see. Strangest thing is an Emu running up and down our road. He got out of the fence of the National Forest and was trying to find his way back in! I dialed 911 and they really thought they had a nut case on the other end. I'm rambling. Texas is so weird. I'm glad you're okay. Stay that way. Later in the rain~Deb

Debra.  Indeed.  I always use local businesses when possible.  Supporting our neighborhood vendors and services providers helps our communities. 

Ruthmarie.  Thanks.  I've posted about my local auto service folks too.  They drive me home when my car is in for repair too.  The kind of personal services we get in the rural areas are wonderful.

Rosario. I'm not surprised.  The deer that I've seen crossing the roads are usually in herds. 

Sally.  You are so right.  A smaller auto would have crumbled with that impact.  My "tank" just kills and keep going. 

Pamela.  Shucks, let me know when you're coming and you can look me up too.

Antoinette.  I love this vehicle.  When the guys at the body shop showed me the steel bumper behind the pretty one, I had a new respect for the Toyota.  I had Chevy Blazers for 15 years before this vehicle, but they had no where near the road stability. 

Dan.  Indeed it is.  Especially when the services needed are out of your expertise. 

Katerina.  This collision destroyed the bumper but it also punctured something on the air conditioner.  Deer can be very dangerous.  I watch for them all the time, but this was in the dark.  Hate to drive in the dark.

Alan.  What a nice thing to say.  Consumers tell me similar things.  I've got a long way to go with Purcellville.  Lovettsville is just a small incorporated village.  Purcellville is a town.

Fran.  You are right.  They do tremendous damage and especially to small vehicles designed to crumble.  You know, the kind the government and the enviromentalists say we should all be driving.  Not me.  I want some weight under me.  When I carry home buyers around, I want the safest car possible.  My Sequoia is wonderful and in all weather.