"It Wasn't Me" - Take Two!

First of all, Michael is fine. Unfortunately I have yet another accident to report. I won't give Michael too much grief about it as he feels EXTREMELY BAD AS HE WAS DRIVING MY JEEP!!! You know Michael isn't usually allowed to drive my car...lol...just kidding (couldn't help it!)!!! However we have a guy who washes our cars every Friday afternoon. My car had already been washed and Michael's was in the process when Michael decided to go to the store. So off he went, in the Jeep. He was very close to the house, just two roundabouts down! Each Roundabout has a name and usually some sort of ornament in the middle, this is how you learn where you are going in Doha. There is the Treasure Chest Roundabout, The Mall Roundabout, Burger King Roundabout, Civil Defense Roundabout and so on and so on.

Well, Michael was at the now most civilized roundabout called Green Steps Roundabout (and yes there are four sets of green steps in the middle of this roundabout). It is civilized because unlike most of the others, it actually has traffic lights which makes it a lot easier to get through. Many of the roundabouts are either being taken out or are receiving traffic lights due to the increased amount of traffic and accidents.

Michael was going through the roundabout when the light turned red and he stopped before actually coming out of it. A taxi hit him from behind reporting that the light was yellow. When an accident happens in Doha, you are not to move the car. It doesn't matter if you are blocking all lanes of traffic and no one can get through...you don't move your car. The police arrive, assess the incident based on the location of the cars and then a ticket is written. Because most of the dialogue is in Arabic, Michael had to call a designated Qatari coworker to come and represent him (for a second time...sorry...I said I wouldn't do that!). We are so appreciative of his assistance!!!

Luckily the fault was placed on the taxi driver and the incident was handled quickly. Michael is safe, my Jeep received some minor damage and will need to be repaired, which will be a memorable experience I'm sure! You might be interested to hear, that the taxi was damaged pretty badly and was not drivable! GO JEEP!!! And yes, I know what they say about paybacks! lol