May 10, 2007

Drive with Care

You know, lately I've just been reminded of a few things. Thoughts I've had over my years as a Road Warrior. In the last while, some of those thoughts have been slammed back home.

Let me share:

1) I'm a firm believer at this point that turn signals are optional on most vehicles. Seriously. I'm not gonna freak out if you don't use it when you change lanes every time - even I forget that every once in a while. What kills me are those that are turning left and never turn the damn thing on.

1a) On a side note of that very topic - left turns. Please, for the sake of all that is sacred, do NOT wait to turn the signal on indicating a left turn until you are in the PROCESS of making the turn. A little warning would be nice. Really. I'm thinking that may be part of why they put the damned things in our vehicles in the first place. For cryin' out loud.....

2) Just because you are driving a BMW doesn't mean I won't hit you if you are sitting in the middle of the road because you are trying to FORCE your way into traffic. Oh, I don't WANT to hit you, but I will. Oh yes I will. And that goes for those Mercedes, Lexus and Fords out there too. I'm an equal opportunity hitter if it comes down to it.

3) I talk on the cell phone. All. The. Time. I've got two words for you. HANDS. FREE. Honestly, it works great. You hear them, they hear you and you've got BOTH hands available for drivin', drinkin' and smokin'. Really helps if you are trying to multi task.

4) Speaking of multi-tasking.....Ladies. Please. Do NOT try and use your eyelash curler in the car. I don't care if it's a red light. Red lights usually turn green at some point. And that means you need to kinda focus on where you're goin' and what's goin' on AROUND you. Get up a few minutes earlier and do that shit at home. Or do it when you get to the office. I promise you, I know from experience, your performance review will not be diminished if you haven't curled your eyelashes on a regular basis. Well, unless you're a stripper, but that goes to the whole "Sleezy Hierarchy" and I just don't have time for that today. (plus I can't find the link to it, but trust me, there is one)

Ok - I don't know about you, but I feel a little better now, gettin' that off my chest. Oh, and don't think that's all of 'em. Not by a long shot. But I'm starting to realize I'm soundin' a little "testy" lately, so I'll go easy on you.

As long as I don't see you tryin' to turn left without your signal on, talkin' on the phone and curlin' your eyelashes. Yeah, don't do that and we'll get along just fine......

Posted by Tammi at May 10, 2007 12:30 PM | TrackBack
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Hint for the ladies:

If you don't have time to curl your eyelashes, just undo another blouse button, instead.

Posted by: Harvey at May 11, 2007 12:41 AM

Damn ~ I just snorked tea through my nose. Thanks Harvey.


I'm not even going to go into the issues I have with drivers on this turd. They are ALL retarded.


And I happen to like you being testy - makes me feel like less of a bitch!

Posted by: HomefrontSix at May 11, 2007 04:58 AM

It was great to finally meet you and to be able to sit and chat about cooking and family, which happens to be my most favorite two things in the world.

Posted by: stacy lee at May 11, 2007 07:44 AM

I just LOVE my Bluetooth handsfree adapter, even if the kids call me a spy wannabee when I also where my sungalsses. (Yeah right girls, I drive a minivan!)

Posted by: Lemon Stand at May 11, 2007 09:39 AM

Don't even get me started on jackassed drivers today.

I driving in the left turn lane upto the light, and not a whole block before the light and this asshole at the last minute decides he needs to make a left hand turn and just decides without looking to get into the lane.

In the exact spot I was occupying at the time.

I slammed my brakes on and swereved at the same time and ended up pulling a muscle in my back and now I am sitting here in pain.

Jackass ...

Oh and I let him know what I thought of his little manuver, many times.

Posted by: Quality Weenie at May 11, 2007 12:58 PM

What absolutely aggravates the piss out of me is getting behind a motorized implement of husbandry, i.e. tractor. Now it isn't the tractor that irritates me, it's the people behind you that have NOT followed that thing for seven miles without a chance to pass, but as soon as you see an opportunity to get around it, the whole friggin' line starts passing you AND the tractor, never giving you a chance to move.

Posted by: Raging Mom at May 11, 2007 01:56 PM

I curl my chest hair in the car. Is that okay?

Posted by: RSM at May 12, 2007 09:08 AM
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