My complaint of the day!

[Steve P.]

Here goes....

1) I think the people in charge of handicap parking spaces need to remove their heads from their butts. As mentioned here before, some places have very many HC parking spaces and don't that many HC people to fill them. I have seen this myself in upstate NY.  The problem is just the opposite here in Florida.  Very much like 68chrgrwife, I normally only use the HC parking spaces when I am in big pain or I know I will be shopping for a while. The only time I can pull straight into a HC spot is after midnight and before 7:AM.

2) Like Mike and 68chrgrwife, I do not like to use a cane or anything else if I don't need to. When I shop I can alllllllways count on a shopping cart very close to where ever I park. I just lean on it.  This brings me to 3#.

3) I DO yell at A-holes that leave their shopping carts in the HC spots. Many times I have to get out and move 1 or more carts just to get into a HC spot. 

4) For those that DID NOT read the rules when getting your placard:::::  It is NOT LEGAL to sit in your car in a handicap parking space while others shop. ALSO it is not legal for others to use your HC pass for THEIR convenience.  Worse yet is the guy that drops his OBVIOUSLY hc wife at the front door of the mall and then goes and parks AND WAITS in a hc parking spot.. 

I have had it out with a few of these dumb asses.

5) As to those who give you  "THE LOOK"  ... I don't like it either.  I have had a few WANT TO BE tough guys ask me WTF I was doing parked in a HC spot. Sometimes I tell them to call the cops. Sometimes I show them my scars from surgery. Sometimes I tell them to GFThemselves. Most times I just tell them to be very happy that THEY don't NEED the spot..

6) A few years ago a guy wanted to kick my butt because he thought I was making fun of the way he walks. I told him to look at where he was leaving and I was walking into. (a pharmacy). Then I pointed to my truck parked in HC and asked him if he reallly thought he was the only one in the world with a F%#*@d up back....   This idiot really wanted to brawl!! 

   In a nutshell, I don't try to USE my handicap as any kind of an advantage and for those of you that are NOT, give those of us that ARE a break.  We have had enough shit happen to us allready without anyone adding to our pain...

[bull]

you ever think that the people behind you in line are thinking the same about you ?

Yes, I think about the person behind me, which is why I would never place a $50 order at a drive-thru. If everyone (at a drive-thru) had that same logic, there would not be a complaint from me or anyone on this planet.

I'm not in a big hurry to rush through life. I'm not sure what waiting at a drive-thru for 20 minutes has to do with me trying to rush through life? 

Right. Life is short so why should I spend more of it than I should sitting in line behind a narcissist? It's not about hurrying through life, it's about hurrying through the mundane to get to the meaningful.

[hemihead]

I'm not pointing a finger at any particular person here because I don't know any of you but EVERYONE says " I don't " and " not me " but people tend to never see what they do as being in the wrong . If nobody ever does these things , it's amazing how it still happens .
The thing that really is a pet peeve of mine is when you are at the Auto Parts store and a guy in front of you has to ask a thousand questions about an oil change or Brake job . If you don't know what you are doing  , DON'T DO IT ! Chances are that moron will be taking it to garage and getting it fixed right because they screwed it up so bad just to save a buck . 

[Charger_Fan]

My only complaint today is that I'm sick of snow & everything that goes with it. I want summer back, dammit!

[Vainglory, Esq.]

I found out today that those Swedish twins are only using me for sex.  They don't like me for me.

[bull]

I found out today that those Swedish twins are only using me for sex.  They don't like me for me.

Yea, I heard about how those guys treated you. Not sure which of you to feel sorry for most.

[hemihead]

I found out today that those Swedish twins are only using me for sex.  They don't like me for me.

Yea, I heard about how those guys treated you. Not sure which of you to feel sorry for most.

Now THAT is funny ! 

[Brock Samson]

yeah... 

i got plenty of handicapped placard stories,.. i know folks who have multiples because both the grandparents are impaired but when the kids, grand kids, cousins or whoever go out shopping they use them and abuse them,..

  Disabled placards proliferate - As more qualify for privilege, more seem to abuse system -- cities collect less at meters when drivers park for free
Rachel Gordon, San Francisco Chronicle, 03/26/07
The number of disabled parking placards in California has more than doubled during the past decade, with 1 issued for every 16 residents. San Francisco officials recently cited the placards as one reason the city doesn't collect more money from its parking...

full story..
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/03/26/MNGOLORI7C1.DTL&hw=parking+contest&sn=018&sc=329

[Brock Samson]

  But here's my real complaint of the day..

Chicks in SUVs on the cell phone, driving with one hand who don't look to the sides because the cell is cradled between ear and left shoulder, making turns and switching lanes without regard to saftey and of course no turn signal. 
they think nothing of cutting infront of another vehicle without warning or care.

[Vainglory, Esq.]

I found out today that those Swedish twins are only using me for sex.  They don't like me for me.

Yea, I heard about how those guys treated you. Not sure which of you to feel sorry for most.

I dunno man, the chick on the left kinda looks like the hot girl from Hanson.  You know who I'm talking about.

[RJS]

Ok, how about the ass clown that makes you late to work cause they saw a freakin snow flake or two land on their windshield.  10 miles an hour in a 45 zone  then just as the road opens up into two lanes "ass clown" catches up to his brother, "ass hat" traveling at 7mph and decides to pass him but chickens out at the last second. now ass hat and ass clown are blocking both lanes of a 45mph zone doing 7!!!....MORONS! it's raining!! If you're so scared of driving in the snow, stay home and take the attendance infraction so the 9 people behind you don't get one!

Besides, if you're that bad at judging the road conditions and the snow actually does start to stick you're going to crash anyway. even if you are only traveling at walking speed! take the bus! you'll still have to walk home when it gets stuck, but at least your car won't be smashed.


Thankyou!!!!!  I was laughing out loud!  ASS CLOWN and ASS HAT I'll have to remember that, good stuff

Wow!  I feel better...thanks

[BB1]

Well, my Mother had a stroke after heart surgery two days ago, her prognosis in not good.

Who should I complain too?

[moparstuart]

Well, my Mother had a stroke after heart surgery two days ago, her prognosis in not good.

Who should I complain too?

sorry to hear that , our prayers are with you !!!!!!!!!!

[Chris G.]

Instead of starting a new thread, I figured I would resuscitate this one.

My new one....

I drive the highways all the time now, and one thing I am noticing is people SLAMMING on their brakes when they see a State Trooper hiding on the sidelines. This causes people to do crazy things. The 4 lanes get crazy. There are brake lights everywhere, people veering into other lanes, etc, etc. Meanwhile most aren't even breaking the law.

Here's a note people.... By the time you see them, they have already seen you! Going from 75MPH to 35MPH immediately is not going to help your case. 9 times out of 10 they have you dialed in well before you react. Do us all a favor and not jam on the brakes in hopes today won't be "your day".

Thank You


Oh and P.S. - NY and Connecticut drivers, stay out of the left lane!!!! That's for real drivers. 


Carry on...

[The70RT]

It is toooo F-ing HOT! 101 projected today Oh yeah.....the birds keep splashing all the water out and shtting in my fountain

[Old Moparz]

Instead of starting a new thread, I figured I would resuscitate this one.

My new one....

I drive the highways all the time now, and one thing I am noticing is people SLAMMING on their brakes when they see a State Trooper hiding on the sidelines. This causes people to do crazy things. The 4 lanes get crazy. There are brake lights everywhere, people veering into other lanes, etc, etc. Meanwhile most aren't even breaking the law.

Here's a note people.... By the time you see them, they have already seen you! Going from 75MPH to 35MPH immediately is not going to help your case. 9 times out of 10 they have you dialed in well before you react. Do us all a favor and not jam on the brakes in hopes today won't be "your day".

Thank You


Oh and P.S. - NY and Connecticut drivers, stay out of the left lane!!!! That's for real drivers. 


Carry on...

I never understood jamming on the brakes when you aren't speeding either. 

I was just behind some A-hole in I-84 the other day that did this. The speed limit is 65 MPH, we were traveling at slightly more, maybe 68 or so, & the moron hits the brakes when they spot the trooper. There's no need to drop to 50 MPH dammit! I guess some people would rather be rear ended then get a ticket for 3 over the limit. 

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

How about jamming on the brakes when the cop already has a "customer"?

Do you think he's gonna set a tractor beam on your ass to grab you?

[Troy]

I love it when they don't manage to see the trooper until they are passing him up and yet they still slam on the brakes (this usually happens when the car is sitting in the median and can be seen from at least 1/2 mile away). This is usually the same idiot who is already driving the speed limit in the far left lane (or worse the guy who can't manage to keep a steady speed) and has a long line of cars riding his bumper. Yeah, I hate morons on the road.

Troy

[The70RT]

How about the idiot in the BMW that wonders why everyone is doing the speed limit and passes everyone and finds out the trooper is in the lead of the pack 

[PocketThunder]

How about jamming on the brakes when the cop already has a "customer"?

Do you think he's gonna set a tractor beam on your ass to grab you?

I'm driving down the free-way Saturday doing 70 (in a 65) and a guy that has just been pulled over pulls back onto the road, gets up to speed, blows my doors off, and continues to accelarate well over 80 i'm guessing.  I guess he was late to a party and had to make up time due to the cop stop.  Now its been a long time since i've had my speedo tested by one of law enforcements finest, but after i did get a ticket i made sure i drove the speed limit the rest of the way home. 

[moparstuart]

How about jamming on the brakes when the cop already has a "customer"?

Do you think he's gonna set a tractor beam on your ass to grab you?

I'm driving down the free-way Saturday doing 70 (in a 65) and a guy that has just been pulled over pulls back onto the road, gets up to speed, blows my doors off, and continues to accelarate well over 80 i'm guessing.  I guess he was late to a party and had to make up time due to the cop stop.  Now its been a long time since i've had my speedo tested by one of law enforcements finest, but after i did get a ticket i made sure i drove the speed limit the rest of the way home. 

common sense right.  must have more money then sense

[Steve P.]

I am a VERY FIRM believer in CRUISE CONTROL.... Take it up to your comfort zone and set the Cruise..


Panic braking is the norm in Florida. Very often is DRIVING WITH BOTH FEET.. I love watching people drag the brakes. I make sure I get right next to them at some point and tell them it is illegal to drive with both feet unless they are using a clutch. Most times they look down at their feet with a puzzled look on their face.

In NY State we had a vehicle safety inspection.. It was a rare thing to see tail lights out up there. Here we make a game out of counting the cars with NO TAIL LIGHTS.... I use to be nice and tell people that their lights were out. Now I yell at them what a hunk of shit they are driving with no tail lights or brake lights. People don't like to be told they own SHIT. I hope that being nasty about it helps them to think about their and others safety.

[Drache]

For all the gas ones, here in Canada now (at least in BC) you have to pay for gas BEFORE you pump! Now at some of the new gas stations they have those wonderful pumps where you can pay for your fuel using your debit or credit card. Now for some unexplained reason people will park at the gas pumps, go into, and STILL pay with their debit because they either A) Dont take the time to understand these pumps, B) Cant wait to pay for that bag of chips and slurpy until after you get gas and move your god damned vehicle, or C) Just dont trust the pumps.

Meanwhile here I am wanting to get gas and pay at the pump but I have to wait...

Or better yet those people that WASH all the windows of their cars not while the gas is pumping, but must wait until AFTER the gas is done pumping, put away the nozzle, put his gas cap back it, and only then start to wash windows and check your oil....

[REDNECK]

it is to hot. 95 out side inside it is about 150 by the mold

[mikepmcs]

My complaint of the day.....

My 55 Chevy has been in it's house since last year.  I registered it 2 days ago because I decide i'm gonna keep it and drive it every now and again.  I haul it to the shop and at lunch time Jason and I decide to roll it out.  Starts right up no problem, I back it out, go directly across the street to get some gas.  It's full service and I wasn't even thinking that I have a fuel cell in there and I usually pump the gas myself cause of the barrier in the cell.  Dude immediately explodes gas all over the side of my junk(not his fault, only mine cause I didn't pump the gas)  So i scramble back to the shop and get wet rags, soap water, etc.... clean it off and back across the street I drive it.  Put my new Antique Auto tag on and gonna take it for a cruise.  Piled Jason and my other buddy Matty in there and off we go.  No sooner did I pull out down the street and it starts raining(showers)  out of nowhere, what the heck?  So I go to the bank drive thru to deposit some cash (some cuties there so I thought it would score me some "cool car" points, nope i'm still a loser but anyway....) pull back on to the main highway and figured i'd drive it a little and turn around at the local cruise in" Fast Eddies"  I come over the hill and look forward and it's frickin hurricane Johnson right in front of me, so I slow down to turn and the front brakes are locking up like there is no bias at all.  I swear I felt like I was in Florida today with the rain crap, off and on, off and on...  SO I get back to the shop and watched it rain on my car all day long until we could clear a bay and put it in the shop.   That's my b#$%ch for the day.  It's clean again and I'm over it