Bye Bye Mazda?

We had baseball-sized hail tonight while while we were both driving home. I think the result may be that I'm looking for a new-used car sooner than previously planned. Yes, the Mazda 626 has served me well, right up until what I believe may be the end -- it took the damage and kept me safe. Back window is gone (spewed glass over the interior when it broke), front window is cracked, huge welts on every body panel, and the hail even broke thru the rear speakers. I was in the car at the time. Pulled over and waited it out half-way under a bank drive-thru. I can't imagine how bad it would have been without that little bit of cover.

I told Matt it felt like someone was hitting it with a baseball bat. His response: "Someone hitting it with a bat would have gotten tired and given up long before they got that many shots in."

Matt's car fared better, but it's still not in good shape (broken back window & many dings). He got caught while in our driveway - so close!

Check out pics at flickr.

I know there are many worse things that could have happened today. So, for that, and for the fact that we're safe, I'm thankful.