Shit that annoys you... - Page 10

Clodfobble · 02-15-2007, 05:29 PM

I'm pretty sure it's "motorcycle" with an editorial nod towards the danger of riding one.

Sheldonrs · 02-15-2007, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Clodfobble

I'm pretty sure it's "motorcycle" with an editorial nod towards the danger of riding one.

Thanks. :-)

Phil · 02-16-2007, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by monster

I'm half and half -I drove like that in the UK, here the bad habits are rubbing off. Plus they don't have speed cameras and red light cameras -they actually have to catch you!

I remember in the UK being explicitly taught that when you pull into traffic, make sure the gap is big enough that you won't cause the next car to slow down. -For your safety as well as as courtesy to them. Especially when joining motorways where you should use the slip road to accelerate to the speed of the traffic before you join. And don't pull off the hard shoulder until you're almost at the traffic speed and -again- the gap is big enough.

I think an awful lot of people here missed class that day. It scares me the way people will happily put into a small gap in 70mph traffic from being stationary on the hard shoulder. Or into 40mph traffic from their sideroad when the next car is 20 feet away.

And there are more gaps to be had in this part of the world -the traffic is nothing like in Birmingham (UK). Rather a few seconds late than permanently late, imo. (but I'm damned if I'm going to stop for that orange light....

)

my stepfather was American and during his short time here in Wales, he was astounded at the idea of a ROUNDABOUT, and of course, our small roads.

monster · 02-16-2007, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Phil

my stepfather was American and during his short time here in Wales, he was astounded at the idea of a ROUNDABOUT, and of course, our small roads.

Roundabouts are the new thing here. They're putting them in left, right and centre. Problem is drivers are using them left, right and centre. There are public meetings to explain them, but to little avail. So then they put stop signs at all the entries.

Sundae · 02-16-2007, 12:49 PM

Send everyone to Milton Keynes aka Roundabout City. My ex used to get travel sick when we went to the cinema there, purely from the motion of navigating so many roundabouts. It was great for learning to drive though....

Back to the OT
Today it is people who are annoying me.
As usual the white noise that they let out of their mouths.

I was warm this morning. I admit it wasn't a warm day, but I was walking faster than usual. So I took off my cape and finished the journey to work in my 3/4 length sleeved top. Only to be asked by someone who had seen me, "Aren't you cold?"
"Yes, I am cold. I'm freezing. I'm punishing myself so that God doesn't have to kill any more kittens."

This floor isn't well populated. The staff who haven't left/ been redeployed often work out of the office. At least twice a day we get the comment, "Oh isn't it quiet here today! It's like the Marie Celeste! Where is everyone?" Being in a bit of a mean mood today I gave the last person to ask a rundown of exactly where each desk's inhabitant was (or wasn't). I think I'll just make a sign for next time:

Yes it's empty up here.
No it's not like the Marie Celeste.
Are you saying I smell of fish?

Shawnee123 · 02-16-2007, 12:57 PM

Today, I annoy me!

Griff · 02-16-2007, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Shawnee123

Today, I annoy me!

I'm getting on my last nerve as well.

Shawnee123 · 02-16-2007, 01:04 PM

Yeah, it's pretty hard to just walk away from yourself!

fargon · 02-16-2007, 01:23 PM

Yes it is a motor cycle, it is old American slang. The Idiot in question is so afraid people will think that he is not politically correct, that I am not allowed to speak in public.
BTW; I quit this morning.

DanaC · 02-16-2007, 01:43 PM

Shit fargon, your (ex) boss sounds like a complete wanker.

DanaC · 02-16-2007, 02:16 PM

Oh, and right now I am the most annoying person on the planet.

Sheldonrs · 02-16-2007, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by fargon

Yes it is a motor cycle, it is old American slang. The Idiot in question is so afraid people will think that he is not politically correct, that I am not allowed to speak in public.
BTW; I quit this morning.

Good for you Fargon! Sanity is something you can't buy.

People that are annoying me today:

Anti-smoking nazis. I was having my morning break this morning and went outside to have a cig. I was standing by the curb already when some women came walking by. One of them comments to her friend loud enough for the next town to hear that "Jeez! Cigarettes make me sick!"
I gave her my standard response just as loud: "Yeah, well they're KILLING me but you don't hear ME bitching about it!"

I got the standard "fuck you!" response. :-)

DanaC · 02-16-2007, 02:26 PM

Never have understood that attitude. I have battled with the evil weed for more years than I care to name, have given up for years and months at a time (am currently back on the nicoteine lozenges: 14 days today and counting), but even when I was a year in to quitting, I would never have taken that attitude. Cool retort btw

xoxoxoBruce · 02-17-2007, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by monster

Roundabouts are the new thing here. They're putting them in left, right and centre. Problem is drivers are using them left, right and centre. There are public meetings to explain them, but to little avail. So then they put stop signs at all the entries.

You mean they are actually building them in Michigan?

Everywhere else they are ripping them out.

Perry Winkle · 02-17-2007, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

You mean they are actually building them in Michigan?

Everywhere else they are ripping them out.

They're building them in upstate NY too.

02-16-2007, 12:49 PM	#140
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Send everyone to Milton Keynes aka Roundabout City. My ex used to get travel sick when we went to the cinema there, purely from the motion of navigating so many roundabouts. It was great for learning to drive though.... Back to the OT Today it is people who are annoying me. As usual the white noise that they let out of their mouths. I was warm this morning. I admit it wasn't a warm day, but I was walking faster than usual. So I took off my cape and finished the journey to work in my 3/4 length sleeved top. Only to be asked by someone who had seen me, "Aren't you cold?" "Yes, I am cold. I'm freezing. I'm punishing myself so that God doesn't have to kill any more kittens." This floor isn't well populated. The staff who haven't left/ been redeployed often work out of the office. At least twice a day we get the comment, "Oh isn't it quiet here today! It's like the Marie Celeste! Where is everyone?" Being in a bit of a mean mood today I gave the last person to ask a rundown of exactly where each desk's inhabitant was (or wasn't). I think I'll just make a sign for next time: Yes it's empty up here. No it's not like the Marie Celeste. Are you saying I smell of fish? __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

02-16-2007, 12:57 PM	#141
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Today, I annoy me! __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

02-16-2007, 01:04 PM	#143
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Yeah, it's pretty hard to just walk away from yourself! __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

02-16-2007, 01:23 PM	#144
fargon Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: La Crosse, WI Posts: 8,924	Yes it is a motor cycle, it is old American slang. The Idiot in question is so afraid people will think that he is not politically correct, that I am not allowed to speak in public. BTW; I quit this morning. __________________ Annoy the ones that ignore you!!! I live a blessed life I Love my Country, I Fear the Government!!! Heavily medicated for the good of mankind.

02-15-2007, 05:29 PM	#136
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	I'm pretty sure it's "motorcycle" with an editorial nod towards the danger of riding one.

02-16-2007, 01:43 PM	#145
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	Shit fargon, your (ex) boss sounds like a complete wanker.

02-16-2007, 02:16 PM	#146
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	Oh, and right now I am the most annoying person on the planet.

02-16-2007, 02:26 PM	#148
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	Never have understood that attitude. I have battled with the evil weed for more years than I care to name, have given up for years and months at a time (am currently back on the nicoteine lozenges: 14 days today and counting), but even when I was a year in to quitting, I would never have taken that attitude. Cool retort btw

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