I Came to a Realization

CBI_2 · 02-25-2009, 08:54 PM

So I'm on my way home from work yesterday and I am coming up to a left turn that I need to make. I am behind a flat bed tow truck with a car on it, hence I can not see what is ahead.

There is a 7-11 at the SW corner of the intersection along with a strip shopping center next to it with connected parking between the two. The tow truck has his left turn signal on and enters the turn lane. I am turning left also so I follow in behind him. We end up stopping and I sit there believing there is a line of traffic ahead. As it turns out, instead of using one of the earlier entrances into the parking area and driving around to the 7-11 he decides to use the one closer to the 7-11 and tie up the turn lane. with no one in front of him. He turns and I see what he has done and I am very POed at the lack of thought and courtesy yet again on the road.

It was at this point that I realized I am probably going to be a crotchety old fart. I just have too low a tolerance for stupidity.

Mugen910 · 02-25-2009, 08:59 PM

Well I'm sure some of the older massholes can help you on your journey since they are already there!

G G · 02-25-2009, 09:01 PM

I can certainly sympathize my friend.

02-25-2009, 09:08 PM

Trust me, i know how you feel bro

Old Sailor · 02-25-2009, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by CBI_2

So I'm on my way home from work yesterday and I am coming up to a left turn that I need to make. I am behind a flat bed tow truck with a car on it, hence I can not see what is ahead.

There is a 7-11 at the SW corner of the intersection along with a strip shopping center next to it with connected parking between the two. The tow truck has his left turn signal on and enters the turn lane. I am turning left also so I follow in behind him. We end up stopping and I sit there believing there is a line of traffic ahead. As it turns out, instead of using one of the earlier entrances into the parking area and driving around to the 7-11 he decides to use the one closer to the 7-11 and tie up the turn lane. with no one in front of him. He turns and I see what he has done and I am very POed at the lack of thought and courtesy yet again on the road.

It was at this point that I realized I am probably going to be a crotchety old fart. I just have too low a tolerance for stupidity.

Join the group with me and Noah!

beat ya to it Al.

Skywalker · 02-25-2009, 09:15 PM

Welcome to the club!!!

Now slow down before you kill somebody!!!

markem · 02-25-2009, 09:19 PM

yeah, I really hate it when people do things that are convenient for them instead of being considerate and doing what is convenient for me.

Sailchaser · 02-25-2009, 09:24 PM

Paul if you would have been smoking a great stick maybe it wouldn't have bothered you

I can arrange a few for ya

02-25-2009, 09:32 PM

I'm glad I don't commute by car (or motorcycle) anymore, but I have to say, people's lack of respect of personal body space on the NYC subway is just as upsetting...

Yes, put my on the crotchety old man list...

02-25-2009, 09:46 PM

Believe me the older you get the more stupid people you run in to. because the world is full of stupid people. I'm crotchety and your older than me.

ucla695 · 02-25-2009, 09:46 PM

Unfortunately, I know exactly how you feel. People are too wrapped up in their lives to pay attention to how they affect others.

michael88n · 02-25-2009, 10:02 PM

Consideration for others (Common courtesy) on the roadway is becoming more rare.

I would have been just as ticked off as you.

And if this is putting people in the crotchety category, so be it.

Cheers,
Michael (young and crotchety)

Ye Olde Phart · 02-25-2009, 10:04 PM

You young whipper-snappers worryin' about gettin' crotchety p*ss me off. Now get offa me lawn.

CBI_2 · 02-25-2009, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailchaser

Paul if you would have been smoking a great stick maybe it wouldn't have bothered you

I can arrange a few for ya

So that's the secret! I just need to smoke one on the way home.

karmaz00 · 02-25-2009, 11:24 PM

thats sucks i feel ya

alley00p · 02-25-2009, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by CBI_2

So that's the secret! I just need to smoke one on the way home.

That's what gets me to work and home, everyday!!!!

GoodFella · 02-26-2009, 12:39 AM

u may be getting old

King James · 02-26-2009, 01:07 AM

don't worry....you aren't alone in having low tolerance for moronic drivers

taltos · 02-26-2009, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Mugen910

Well I'm sure some of the older massholes can help you on your journey since they are already there!

Bite me you little twerp! I would have pulled that tow operator's lower lip up over his forehead. More seriously, if you know the tow company, I would file a complaint with the local police. Someone who makes his living clearing accidents knowingly created a hazardous traffic condition for his own convenience. And yes, some of us can help you on your way to becoming crotchety, incontinent geezers.

Kreth · 02-26-2009, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by King James

don't worry....you aren't alone in having low tolerance for moronic drivers

Sometimes I wish I had the car from that old Spyhunter video game...

02-25-2009, 08:54 PM	#1
CBI_2 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Paul Location: In my skin. Posts: 2,066 Trading: (0)	I Came to a Realization So I'm on my way home from work yesterday and I am coming up to a left turn that I need to make. I am behind a flat bed tow truck with a car on it, hence I can not see what is ahead. There is a 7-11 at the SW corner of the intersection along with a strip shopping center next to it with connected parking between the two. The tow truck has his left turn signal on and enters the turn lane. I am turning left also so I follow in behind him. We end up stopping and I sit there believing there is a line of traffic ahead. As it turns out, instead of using one of the earlier entrances into the parking area and driving around to the 7-11 he decides to use the one closer to the 7-11 and tie up the turn lane. with no one in front of him. He turns and I see what he has done and I am very POed at the lack of thought and courtesy yet again on the road. It was at this point that I realized I am probably going to be a crotchety old fart. I just have too low a tolerance for stupidity. __________________ "The welfare of humanity is always the alibi of tyrants." Albert Camus Cool Cigar Themed Stuff

02-25-2009, 08:59 PM	#2
Mugen910 I <3 Huy Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Location Location: First Name Posts: 8,387 Trading: (106)	Re: I Came to a Realization Well I'm sure some of the older massholes can help you on your journey since they are already there! __________________ I'm not antisocial, I just think people are stupid.

02-25-2009, 09:01 PM	#3
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,730 Trading: (10)	Re: I Came to a Realization I can certainly sympathize my friend.

02-25-2009, 09:08 PM	#4
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: I Came to a Realization Trust me, i know how you feel bro

02-25-2009, 09:15 PM	#6
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: I Came to a Realization Welcome to the club!!! Now slow down before you kill somebody!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

02-25-2009, 09:19 PM	#7
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,625 Trading: (47)	Re: I Came to a Realization yeah, I really hate it when people do things that are convenient for them instead of being considerate and doing what is convenient for me. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

02-25-2009, 09:24 PM	#8
Sailchaser Black Ops-SOB Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chris Location: SCS,MI(Somewere Cigar Smoking) Posts: 1,735 Trading: (7)	Re: I Came to a Realization Paul if you would have been smoking a great stick maybe it wouldn't have bothered you I can arrange a few for ya __________________ "Sail Fast, Shoot Straight, Fish Hard and Save Time For The Important Things In Life"

02-25-2009, 09:32 PM	#9
Drat Guest Posts: n/a	Re: I Came to a Realization I'm glad I don't commute by car (or motorcycle) anymore, but I have to say, people's lack of respect of personal body space on the NYC subway is just as upsetting... Yes, put my on the crotchety old man list...

02-25-2009, 09:46 PM	#10
piperman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: I Came to a Realization Believe me the older you get the more stupid people you run in to. because the world is full of stupid people. I'm crotchety and your older than me.

02-25-2009, 09:46 PM	#11
ucla695 Neither here, nor there Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pool Posts: 3,696 Trading: (5)	Re: I Came to a Realization Unfortunately, I know exactly how you feel. People are too wrapped up in their lives to pay attention to how they affect others.

02-25-2009, 10:02 PM	#12
michael88n Finger Sniffer Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Michael Location: PNW Posts: 166 Trading: (3)	Re: I Came to a Realization Consideration for others (Common courtesy) on the roadway is becoming more rare. I would have been just as ticked off as you. And if this is putting people in the crotchety category, so be it. Cheers, Michael (young and crotchety)

02-25-2009, 10:04 PM	#13
Ye Olde Phart Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 58 Trading: (1)	Re: I Came to a Realization You young whipper-snappers worryin' about gettin' crotchety p*ss me off. Now get offa me lawn. __________________

02-25-2009, 11:24 PM	#15
karmaz00 Habanos Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Jason Location: victoria Posts: 1,855 Trading: (1)	Re: I Came to a Realization thats sucks i feel ya __________________ Habanos Collector Since 2003

02-26-2009, 12:39 AM	#17
GoodFella out to sea Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SC2FL Posts: 588 Trading: (7)	Re: I Came to a Realization u may be getting old __________________

02-26-2009, 01:07 AM	#18
King James Regard Me! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jim Location: Dark Side Of The Moon Posts: 2,565 Trading: (2)	Re: I Came to a Realization don't worry....you aren't alone in having low tolerance for moronic drivers __________________ Mob Herfin' Since 2006