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Published on September 11, 2004 By dharmagrl In Misc

Peoploe who clog up the aisles at the grocery store.  I just got back from there, and I swear the same rules ought to apply there that apply on the road.  Keep to the right, wait your turn, don't pull out to pass a stopped cart unless there's nothing coming in the other direction...even turn signals would be a good idea.  And brake lights.  And fines for flagrant voilators of the rules.  Ooh, we could have a whole new section of law enforcement - aisle police.  We could even have people stationed at the ends of the aisles directing traffic at particularly busy times.

People who don't wait their turn at 4-way stop signs.  What makes them think that they can just roll through when 2 other people have done the right thing and stopped and waited their turn???

People who stand in line for 10 mins at McDonalds (or wherever), perusing the menu the whole time, then when they get to the counter take another 5 mins to decide what the heck they want to eat - leaving the other 20 people behind them in a very frustrated and pissed off state of mind altogether!  That's just rude, as far as I'm concerned.

The 'one person, one job' philosophy the military seems to have implemented recently.  We had to go do some paperwork last week, and got stymied a few times because the person we needed to speak to was on leave all week.  We needed to get business taken care of then, that's why we were there, not whenever the person comes back.  When we asked if there was anyone else who could help, we got looked at like our hair was on fire.  It just pisses me off that we're supposed to wait, delay our plans and needs, in order to fit in with someone else's leave schedule.

People who are deliberately offensive or inflammatory, then, when someone complains, say "I was only joking...god, you have no sense of humor".  Look a-hole, you were the one who kicked it off with your incredibly poor taste and your feeble attempt at 'humor' - don't shove it back on anyone else.  Accept that what you said was wrong, apologize (WITHOUT saying 'but you did deserve it'), move on, and don't do it again.  That last statement can also apply to the fake apologizers. 

Ok, I think I am satiated for this evening.....but there will be more.  There's always more......

 


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on Sep 11, 2004
People who stand in line for 10 mins at McDonalds (or wherever), perusing the menu the whole time, then when they get to the counter take another 5 mins to decide what the heck they want to eat - leaving the other 20 people behind them in a very frustrated and pissed off state of mind altogether!


*blushes* Sorry . . . it's just that I thought I wanted a veggie burger with fries but then I started thinking that it might be better if I got a salad . . . and then the kids asked if they could have those apple dippers, and that sounded good, but I didn't want to have that with the salad and then . . .

So glad you're back, dharma!
on Sep 11, 2004

blushes* Sorry . . . it's just that I thought I wanted a veggie burger with fries but then I started thinking that it might be better if I got a salad . . . and then the kids asked if they could have those apple dippers, and that sounded good, but I didn't want to have that with the salad and then

See, if you were the person up front, and you turned around and apologized like that..well, that would go a long way to making people (me, anyway) feel better.  At least you see that you're keeping other people waiting and feel somewhat apologetic about it.  It's the people who don't give a f%&k about the rest of the line that irk me....

...thanks, it's good to be back!  How's your husband doing?  Isn't he due home soon for leave?

on Sep 11, 2004
See, if you were the person up front, and you turned around and apologized like that..well, that would go a long way to making people (me, anyway) feel better


Actually, I'm quite good at holding up lines . . . I always manage to grab the item that has no barcode or price tag. I do apologize profusely, though, anytime I hold up a line . . . a tiny bit of consideration can go a long ways. And someone that might have been pissed at me because they had been waiting 7 or 8 minutes while the clerk went and found a lamp with a barcode will become very friendly and sympathetic if I take the time to let her know that I am sorry and that I care about how she feels . . . it's just courtesy . . . where did it go?

How's your husband doing? Isn't he due home soon for leave?


He's doing fine . . . bored and lonely, but fine. He is supposed to be here October 3rd . . . I'm so excited I that I can hardly stand it! Yay!

Do you have all your furniture and everything set up the way you want it yet? I'll be your kids are so happy to have daddy back home again . . .

on Sep 11, 2004
but there will be more. There's always more......


That's the truth!

Here's another... people that pass you on the right only to cut over into your lane to try to make a left across traffic, but because of traffic, force me to stop and wait behind them... "Why couldn't you do that behind me, jerk!"
on Sep 11, 2004

it's just courtesy . . . where did it go?


I dunno.  I'm trying to hang onto mine, and I'm trying to make sure my kids know that a little of it will go a long way.


I got my house set up pretty much how I want it...I have plans to redecorate, and I'm currently re-finishing my dining chairs and table. I actually like this house, which makes it a lot easier to get motivated to keep it clean and nice-looking. I'm making a blue jean quilt for our bed, I'm embroidering some sheets a pillow cases to match the quilt, I have a cross stitch project on the go, and I'm knitting hats, scarves and doggy sweaters.  I've got to where I can turn out a 'hot head' beanie in a couple of hours and a doggy sweater in an afternoon.  I'd volunteer to make your boys hats, but I don't know if it gets cold enough where you are for them to wear them.....if it does, and you want some, let me know. 


I also have plans for a rose and herb garden under my kitchen window next spring, and plans to have my puppy house broken by Christmas time.  Yes, I'm busy, but I'm happily busy. 


Now all I have to do is conquer the squirrels that live in my yard.....theiving little bastards. 

on Sep 11, 2004

Here's another... people that pass you on the right only to cut over into your lane to try to make a left across traffic, but because of traffic, force me to stop and wait behind them... "Why couldn't you do that behind me, jerk!"


Yah, and people who break multiple laws and rules of the road to get past you....only to end up the car in front of you at the next stop light/sign.  Here's another one: People pull out of side roads in front of you, almost cutting you off, then who make no attempt at all to speed up and move with the flow of traffic.  If you're going to pull out in front of me, at least speed up so I won't have to brake quite as hard!!!!!!!

on Sep 11, 2004
Yah, and people who break multiple laws and rules of the road to get past you....only to end up the car in front of you at the next stop light/sign. Here's another one: People pull out of side roads in front of you, almost cutting you off, then who make no attempt at all to speed up and move with the flow of traffic. If you're going to pull out in front of me, at least speed up so I won't have to brake quite as hard!!!!!!!


Yeah, I hate those guys, too. They are the people that make me wish I had super-mental powers. I'd mentally suggest to these idiots that they pull over and report their transgressions to the first cop that comes by. During the time they wait for the cop, they can sit quietly and contemplate what they have done wrong. Of course, I'd use my powers for personal gain, too, but at least traffic would be safer for everyone wherever I lived!
on Sep 11, 2004

I had super-mental powers

This is off track, but what happened to the league of extraordinarily ordinary not so gentle people?

on Sep 11, 2004
It languished without you here . . .
on Sep 11, 2004
This is off track, but what happened to the league of extraordinarily ordinary not so gentle people?


We're all still around. As mentioned on your 'what happened while I was gone?' post, we have learned new skills, to include shouting and wingdings. We've also taken on MC Ooley and his big pink letters!
on Sep 11, 2004
he he he . . . I forgot about that stuff . . .
on Sep 11, 2004

Marvin's still around huh?  I haven't seen him in ages.....what's he been moaning about now?  Gays eating seafood?

I'll have to look into the wingdings thing...that could be our secret code.  The official language of the league.....

on Sep 13, 2004
SEE LIKE THIS!!!

AND I"M DRUNK!!!!

A LITTLE!!!!
on Sep 13, 2004

oh dharma, i have missed you !!!!


vanessa/mig XX
on Sep 13, 2004
WORK ON YOUR

SPACING, YOU

LUSH!
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