Don't peruse the boards as often and just found this. I am soooooo glad you are alive.
Special hugs to one of my very first MINI friends (Spring 2003). Take care and mend wisely. An accident like that could happen to any of us. Last Nov. a deer appeared out of nowhere in mid-air in my headlights. Fortunately for MINI Mick the deer moved when hit. The deer paid with her life and so should the tree. I am grateful that you are able to be talking to us!
The real question is "What music were you putting on/ listening to/ changing?"