Jeramie Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 Im waiving the white flag. Im not sure what ive done to deserve 2008 but here probably the worst 30+ hours ive spent in years. Tosh (My wife) called me Monday on my way home in a panic. She then hung up. I didn't know what it was all about so I drove 90mph home. Come to find out the power pole with our meter snapped off at the ground and fell on my truck (which paid off the first of the year). We called AEP/ PSO to come and fix the power. They said they would set a new pole and get everything working. We went to Tosh's mom and dad's. We came by a couple of hours later, the pole was still on the ground and the wires had been cut. I called PSO and they told me it wasn't their pole, they wouldn't replace it! After about 1.5 hours of burning butts on the phone it did little good. So Tosh and I ended up digging a 6' stub out of the ground. It took until 1:00a.m in the rain, sleet, and snow. We went in the house and no more made it to bed and a bad storm hit. We ended up bringing the girls to bed so the storm wouldn't scare them and they wouldn't get cold. I was back up at 7:00 looking for a telephone post. After about 2 hours I couldn't find a true telephone post anywhere. The post needed to be 25' and all anyone withing a 60 mile radius had was a 14' pole. I finally called PSO again. I got some IDIOT and finally asked for his manager. After about 15 more channels I got in touch with a chick in Vinita, OK. She told me to bring a trailer and come up there. They finally gave me a post, I cut it 25', a guy working in their yard loaded it for me. I met Tosh's cousin back at the house (he is a licensed electrician). We set a 25' pole by hand, packed it with mud and gravel, and started on the electric. Because its all tied to the pole it pulled the electric out of the ground, trashed the boxes, broke the main breaker, and a ton of other stuff. He and I sat outside all day working on that. We like to froze to death. We literally had ice on our gloves. Finally I called PSO at 6:00 to tell them it was ready. Their truck showed at 7:00 just as Brad was stuffing in the last couple of wires. It took the guy about 30-minutes to get the power hooked back up. So Monday I dug a 6' hole and pulled out the stump of a post working until 1:00, yesterday we spent from 9:00 am to 7:30 pm in freezing temps with 25mph north winds, snow sleet, etc and my truck bed is ruined and will need to be replaced. The only good thing is that Brad has connections and the electrical stuff only cost $125. That of course doesnt include the shortbed on my F-150...... With the exception of the birth of our second daughter, 08 has been pretty crappy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksbowhntr77 Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 Goodness Jeramie, did you break a mirror this year..... Hang in there bud only about 3 weeks of it left...... it's got to get better after all that.... KS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_lou Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 It might not be a bad idea to just dig a hole and wait '08 out. Here is to hoping your final 3 weeks is quite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 Ouch...That bites Jeramie. But it does look you knew who's cage to rattle to get another pole. I imagine the pole was on your side of the property line, correct? Thats why you had to replace it. Your lucky you had a electrician in the family. Think about how long it would have taken a worker(s) under those conditions. I'd say you were a bit motivated. No one got hurt...thats the important part. Will your homeowners Ins help out with the truck? Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 good night.....prayers for you and your family.....this crap has got to end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob LeBlanc Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 It could have been worse, Jeramie...that truck could have been a GMC !!! :D Chin up, bud...know that tomorrow will be a better day ! Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 Man that really stinks Jeramie. Sounds about how my luck seems to go. Hope your health is getting better bud, sure having to deal with all that stuff probably does not help though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missilelock Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 Aw dont worry Jeramie- We got help coming to the rescue in 09- Jan 20, old Osama is just gonna fix EVERYTHING!! Fact is, I wouldnt be surprised if he don't reimburse your expenses out of excess govt funds!!:p:p:p Seriously, sorry to hear about your bad luck-Lane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted December 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 Ouch...That bites Jeramie. But it does look you knew who's cage to rattle to get another pole. I imagine the pole was on your side of the property line, correct? Thats why you had to replace it. Actually, I have 5 poles stretching across my place. They said the other 4 were theirs but the last was not. How they know that is beyond me but they wouldnt budge.... And we havent called on home owners insurance. I plan on doing so. The only major thing is that it could drive up the cost because of a claim. If that is the case Im living with a very dented truck bed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whttlbucksteve Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 If you have full coverage auto it may cover it.Sorry to hear your bad luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCH Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 My mom works for AEP and if I'm not mistaken, any pole that has your meter on it is yours. They supply everything up to the meter, so from the meter pole on is yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggs Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 No doubt...I won't even get started on all my problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted December 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 Dropped full coverage at the first of the year. I have a commuter car. I drive the truck about once a month, maybe. During hunting season ive been driving a little more but basically it just sits at the house. My mom works for AEP and if I'm not mistaken, any pole that has your meter on it is yours. They supply everything up to the meter, so from the meter pole on is yours. I guess that is the case. Still, they were a pain to work with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 Actually, I have 5 poles stretching across my place. They said the other 4 were theirs but the last was not. How they know that is beyond me but they wouldnt budge.... And we havent called on home owners insurance. I plan on doing so. The only major thing is that it could drive up the cost because of a claim. If that is the case Im living with a very dented truck bed... Good luck with the insurance company Jeramie. I had to pay for my poles when we had our electric run. Figure it is only a matter of time before one or more of them has to be replaced, however I think since the power company maintains poles in other peoples yards I would kind of expect them to do the same for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andrea Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 Know what this means? 2009 is going to be a banner year for you Jeramie. ( Hope so anyway) The power company has a pole they installed on our property years before we moved here. With the new house.....we ran all the wires underground from their pole to a meter we set on a 5 ft pole in the back yard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 That's too bad Jeramie, I don't know what else has been going on with you this year, but I'm glad to hear of your new daughter. It's cliche' to say look on the brighter side, but lately I've been doing just that. I teach a clinical rotation on a trauma unit and every week I see things that make me realize how bad things could be. Last week a guy was hit while driving his family. His wife was pregnant. She had a head injury and is now in a vegetative state and the baby (born via c-section at 32 weeks) is also suffering brain damage. I see these kinds of cases every week and thank God for His protection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 Sorry to hear that Jeramie. But I will say, I'd almost trade you that for some of the BS I am dealing with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 Dang brother....................Look up it can only get better. Here's to a new year......soon enough, and hopefully a great one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clrj3514 Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 just pray and keep pushin on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 DANG Jeramie....sure hope the rest of the year is quiet and 2009 picks up strong for ya!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texastrophies Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 Sorry to hear that, man. You have been through a lot this year. I hope the rest of this year and all of the years are better for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 I hope 2009 is a much better year for you. Just be thankful noone was in the truck when the pole fell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 2008 was my worst year ever, all the way around. but i have good news for you, jeramie. call your home owners insurance. i'll bet the pole and your truck are covered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkV Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 Ouch dude that had to be bad. I hope things get better for you, sorry to hear of the troubles you had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 That's too bad Jeramie, I don't know what else has been going on with you this year, but I'm glad to hear of your new daughter. It's cliche' to say look on the brighter side, but lately I've been doing just that. I teach a clinical rotation on a trauma unit and every week I see things that make me realize how bad things could be. Last week a guy was hit while driving his family. His wife was pregnant. She had a head injury and is now in a vegetative state and the baby (born via c-section at 32 weeks) is also suffering brain damage. I see these kinds of cases every week and thank God for His protection. There's a Reality Check right there! Things could seriously be alot worse in alot of our lives than the petty stuff we're dealing with...especially compared to that families situation above:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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