Tuesday, May 13, 2003

They're all around me - even at work!

This morning I pull into a parking space and just as I am about to open my door to get out, the lady parked to the left of me - who pulled in seconds before me - opens her passenger side door. Now I'm pinned in my car while she proceeds to get her papers, briefcase, coat and broom.

No problem I say to myself - I can wait for a few moments.

Then she goes to her trunk - leaving the passenger door still open blocking my exit. Now I'm a patient man, but this is ridiculous. She could have easily closed her door while she rumaged through her trunk. But NO! Now as I am about to reach out and close her door for her, she comes back to the side and gives me a look - like - How dare you try to close my door!

Thus starts another wonderful day of work...

Posted by Paul at Tuesday, May 13, 2003 |

Thursday, May 08, 2003

The *ssholes among us

I'm sitting at a red light (Rt. 41 and Faukland Road) in the straight lane. An imbecile decides to go around the "traffic" by using the right hand turn lane (clearly marked -- I mean they just repainted the lines three days ago!). I'm the first car in line so she pulls halfway into the intersection in front of me - still blocking the right hand turn lane. Naturally, the right turners are p*ssed off and start honking at her. Oblivious to all, she just sits there blocking traffic until the light turns green and she takes off in front of me like a bat of out hell. I proceed at 25 mph (the spped limit) and caught up to her in no time -- about 200 yards down the road at the next red light!

Posted by Paul at Thursday, May 08, 2003 |

Thursday, May 01, 2003

Twisted metal, injuries and fire today...

Some idiot smashed into a stopped vehicle right in front of the entrance to my housing development. The police closed Faukland Road (the only road leading to my house) while the fire was being extinguished. I parked in Brookmeade and walked home.

How do you get into such a wreck when the speed limit is only 30 mph????

We all know the answer to that one -- Mix 30 mph with 70 mph and BAM!

I'm still shaking and I only witnessed the accident!

Posted by Paul at Thursday, May 01, 2003 |