I always thought Floridians were crazy

cmitch · 09-21-2012, 10:42 AM

The U.S. Postal Service has taken the unusual step of releasing a set of helpful tips to help reduce the number of drivers in Florida who have been crashing their cars into post offices. This year so far, eight drivers have crashed into post offices in Central Florida alone.
Local ABC affiliate WWSB7 reports that the tips include, "Avoid distracted driving; Proceed slowly and carefully when pulling in, and backing out, of parking spaces; Visibly check to see whether your foot is on the gas pedal or the brake pedal," and "Visibly check to see if the vehicle is in Park, Reverse or Drive."
The USPS says the two most common causes of such accidents are when drivers step on the gas instead of the brake pedal and when the driver accelerates thinking the vehicle is in reverse.
In June 2011, 89-year-old Phyllis Slaunwhite crashed her vehicle into a Florida post office, causing more than $250,000 in damages. Slaunwhite later told police she had blacked out and had no memory of the accident.
More here: http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow...213551323.html

Ogre · 09-21-2012, 11:19 AM

We refer to this as "JOB SECURITY!!!!!"

kelmac07 · 09-21-2012, 11:22 AM

Only in Florida!!

So that leaves seven other times...which number are you Eric? Larry?

rizzle · 09-21-2012, 11:30 AM

Y'all leave us alone down here. Thats just how we roll.

cmitch · 09-21-2012, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by rizzle

Y'all leave us alone down here. Thats just how we roll.

Yeah! Into the post office!

cmitch · 09-21-2012, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ogre

We refer to this as "JOB SECURITY!!!!!"

But in other states, we refer to it as incapacitated!

Commander Quan · 09-21-2012, 01:38 PM

If someone wrecked their car into my local post office I wouldn't believe it was an accident, just someone who had to wait 20 minutes in line with only 4 people ahead of them, while the only clerk on duty, chatted with each one of them, answered ridiculous questions about how delivery confirmation worked, and walked all over the 3,000 square foot building twice looking for a package someone had to sign for.

Big Bert · 09-21-2012, 04:30 PM

Florida ... The retirement state

Remo · 09-21-2012, 06:01 PM

Lots of blue hairs in Florida mailing birthday gifts to grandkids, but that D looks like R when trying to leave the lot

09-26-2012, 03:21 AM

Central Florida drivers have rammed into eight separate post offices on eight separate events in central Florida this year. The U.S. Postal Service asks Floridians to stop crashing into post offices. USPS offered some tips to lessen accidents. were to pull into and back out of parking spaces slowly, and to visually make a note of which pedal is being depressed before proceeding.

09-21-2012, 10:42 AM	#1
cmitch Heads up get down Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Clayton Location: NW Alabama by the river Posts: 2,720 Trading: (25)	I always thought Floridians were crazy The U.S. Postal Service has taken the unusual step of releasing a set of helpful tips to help reduce the number of drivers in Florida who have been crashing their cars into post offices. This year so far, eight drivers have crashed into post offices in Central Florida alone. Local ABC affiliate WWSB7 reports that the tips include, "Avoid distracted driving; Proceed slowly and carefully when pulling in, and backing out, of parking spaces; Visibly check to see whether your foot is on the gas pedal or the brake pedal," and "Visibly check to see if the vehicle is in Park, Reverse or Drive." The USPS says the two most common causes of such accidents are when drivers step on the gas instead of the brake pedal and when the driver accelerates thinking the vehicle is in reverse. In June 2011, 89-year-old Phyllis Slaunwhite crashed her vehicle into a Florida post office, causing more than $250,000 in damages. Slaunwhite later told police she had blacked out and had no memory of the accident. More here: http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow...213551323.html __________________ No matter what one's status is in society, cigars are the great equalizer where the affluent and common share a love for the leaf. - Me.

09-21-2012, 11:19 AM	#2
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: I always thought Floridians were crazy We refer to this as "JOB SECURITY!!!!!" __________________

09-21-2012, 11:22 AM	#3
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: I always thought Floridians were crazy Only in Florida!! So that leaves seven other times...which number are you Eric? Larry? __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

09-21-2012, 11:30 AM	#4
rizzle Order Restored Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: st pete, fl Posts: 2,679 Trading: (23)	Re: I always thought Floridians were crazy Y'all leave us alone down here. Thats just how we roll.

09-21-2012, 01:38 PM	#7
Commander Quan Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Derrick Location: Canton, OH Posts: 966 Trading: (4)	Re: I always thought Floridians were crazy If someone wrecked their car into my local post office I wouldn't believe it was an accident, just someone who had to wait 20 minutes in line with only 4 people ahead of them, while the only clerk on duty, chatted with each one of them, answered ridiculous questions about how delivery confirmation worked, and walked all over the 3,000 square foot building twice looking for a package someone had to sign for.

09-21-2012, 04:30 PM	#8
Big Bert Been a long time coming Join Date: May 2012 First Name: Albert Location: Gardena, CA. Posts: 373 Trading: (10)	Re: I always thought Floridians were crazy Florida ... The retirement state __________________ Big Bert Approved

09-21-2012, 06:01 PM	#9
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: I always thought Floridians were crazy Lots of blue hairs in Florida mailing birthday gifts to grandkids, but that D looks like R when trying to leave the lot __________________

09-26-2012, 03:21 AM	#10
karylleB Guest Posts: n/a	Re: I always thought Floridians were crazy Central Florida drivers have rammed into eight separate post offices on eight separate events in central Florida this year. The U.S. Postal Service asks Floridians to stop crashing into post offices. USPS offered some tips to lessen accidents. were to pull into and back out of parking spaces slowly, and to visually make a note of which pedal is being depressed before proceeding.