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10-14-2009, 10:25 AM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Albuquerque
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It's not an *age* thing, it is a cultural thing.
Try getting off a plane in Asia and standing in a
customs line some time.
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Originally Posted by lisdol
When someone is crowding behind me in line,
I usually make a large movement ... adjusting a shoulder bag).
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I've had success swinging my backpack around in a large arc.
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Originally Posted by lisdol
I guess you could try farting, too.
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I've had the most success with this when they are obviously 'wet.' |
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10-14-2009, 04:52 PM
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Senior Member
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Albuquerque,New Mexico
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Originally Posted by lisdol
When someone is crowding behind me in line, I usually make a large movement in a general backwards direction, whether it is a step, or an arm movement (like tossing hair or adjusting a shoulder bag).
I guess you could try farting, too. That usually clears some room.
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I actually do the farting when people get too close to me or crowd my space, and let me tell ya, I have some raunchy ones. |
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10-14-2009, 07:17 PM
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Senior Member
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: NM south central mountains
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Originally Posted by gabygirl
while standing in line at the po, WHY is it they (usually female) get so close next to me in line that it's like they're on top of me! Arrrgh Like they just can't wait to go next in line, other people be damned -it's so annoying...ever hear of personal space?? No flames, OK, I'm aggravated enough as it is that this always happens!  |
Little girl, I will take you on anytime. I'm 65, drive a Porsche FAST. Live on a ranch alone since I'm a widow, get over it!!! |
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10-14-2009, 09:19 PM
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Zen Warrior
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Timberon, NM (In the Sacramento Mountains)
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Turn around and give her a big fat hug. She'll either hug you back or back away.
If this is the worst thing you've had happen in your life, you're lucky.  |
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10-14-2009, 09:21 PM
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Zen Warrior
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Timberon, NM (In the Sacramento Mountains)
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Originally Posted by caydriver
Little girl, I will take you on anytime. I'm 65, drive a Porsche FAST. Live on a ranch alone since I'm a widow, get over it!!!
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Don't you drive too fast. We don't want you to hurt yourself or run down Smokey Bear.  |
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10-26-2009, 06:56 PM
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Junior Member
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Join Date: Oct 2009
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Well, dear, why not start your own little bubble just for baby girls and boys? That way we seniors won't have to deal with your attitude. Feh . . .
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10-26-2009, 07:40 PM
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Fluffy Puppy Club
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Sweet Carolina
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I thought for sure this thread was going to be about driving  |
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