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ok, for the past few days I have been driving my mother around and wondering just one thing, "How the hay do we all drive and not become accident victims with all those other num-nuts on the road?"
so I also thought I need to vent... so I thought ( I do that a lot think to myself )... anyways thought I would share with all those on CD and let you all share with me.
to start what drives me crazy! are the people who are trying to get into SeaWorld before the park opens. We have three main streets that go to the park and converge at a stop light. you have north, east, and south, west is the park itself. what is crazzy is that 15 minutes BEFORE gates opens stacking up into and all over the intersection blocking traffic from all directions, so If I forget and try to go home that way I will be stuck at that intersection for several minutes since the line will not be moving until the open the gates.
Now why in the world is getting into Sea World so important that one would break several driving laws to get there? the worst part is that a new Hospital with Emergency room just open up down the way from SeaWorld not to mention a middle school (aka junior high) the opposite way.
Our city installed gates to a couple of very busy on ramps to I-80. Certain time of day they are closed. Folks line up on the road ( the city thought would be less hazardous to do this ) and sit 10, 15 minutes or longer waiting for the ramp to be opened. The street to get into a busy area of town has a 6 way traffic light, it's difficult for me to describe the one intersection. But boy what a mess those closed ramps have caused some folks to create.
you talking about those double and triple wides going down the HWY at 30mph like a caravan of half cut homes with that crappy plastic bellowing in the breeze, along with the traditional flasher light truck that is either a mile ahead or behind the caravan?
coming home today... luckily it was AFTER Sea World opened so all the cars were in. Still think upon this it only takes me about 5 minutes to get home in good traffic if I hit all the red lights... maybe 15 minutes.
Lighted intersection. North south and west have four line with the dreaded suicide turn lane center. East is going into a housing area that just has the two lanes one in one out. I am on the west side headed into my housing area at the light. Left turn lane to my left ( of course ) I am in center lane and Right lane although you can go straight from it most folks us it to take a right onto the other street.
Here is another peeve... truck ( why is it most always a truck?) infront of me in the center lane takes a left turn from a NON turning lane! and this is in front of a High School and a Busy gas station.
Kerowyn, I know EXACTLY what you are talking about! I used to live in SA in a place called The Dominion! We used to be close to Fiesta Texas, but had to get off at the same exit off the 10 for the Shops at La Canterra.
There are a number of things that drive me crazy ... I would have to say my #1 pet peeve is when I drop my son off and pick him up from school (he's in high school), are parents who refuse to move up in the line of cars, thus holding up everyone behind them. My #2 pet peeve would be people (usually out-of-towners) who won't turn on a red light when it's safe to do so. It's legal here in Cali, ya know?! #3 would be people who feel it's their job to enforce the speed limit in the fast lane.
to start what drives me crazy! are the people who are trying to get into SeaWorld before the park opens. We have three main streets that go to the park and converge at a stop light. you have north, east, and south, west is the park itself. what is crazzy is that 15 minutes BEFORE gates opens stacking up into and all over the intersection blocking traffic from all directions, so If I forget and try to go home that way I will be stuck at that intersection for several minutes since the line will not be moving until the open the gates.
Now why in the world is getting into Sea World so important that one would break several driving laws to get there? the worst part is that a new Hospital with Emergency room just open up down the way from SeaWorld not to mention a middle school (aka junior high) the opposite way.
So what DRIVES you crazy!
Kerowyn, there is a big theme park, Holiday World, in Santa Claus, Indiana. It has 3 of the top rollercoasters in the world plus an amazing water park. What gets me is all the people getting there, pushing against the chain to get in a good 30 minutes before it opens! And, when the park finally does open, they all take off running like they are trying to win a race across the park. The way I look at it, the ride will still be there when I take my time and walk over there. Sure, there may be a line in front of me, but they are good about making sure the lines move pretty quick.
you talking about those double and triple wides going down the HWY at 30mph like a caravan of half cut homes with that crappy plastic bellowing in the breeze, along with the traditional flasher light truck that is either a mile ahead or behind the caravan?
HATE 'em!
Kerowyn, I once had the wheel from one of those mobile home trailers pass me as I was getting off at an exit near Asheville, NC!
Kerowyn, I once had the wheel from one of those mobile home trailers pass me as I was getting off at an exit near Asheville, NC!
what a hoot! My brain is thinking was that the wheel of the rig it was on or the house wheel itself? either way it is still a laugh riot.
My nephew was hauling a flat bed trailer behind his truck (he and his mom were moving). I was folllowing not to close. luckily the trailer was empty when all at once sparks flew and he was watching the wheel on the trailer passed him by and headed into the local park. We couldn't stop laughing. I asked him if he has a secret career in being the RoadRunner. Beep Beep!
Some good moving and traveling music esp if you like or hate UHauls. There is a small button after the UHaul story for the song. It is a must hear for a laugh. The Flying Fish Sailors - Haul U-Haul Haul!#
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)... anyways thought I would share with all those on CD and let you all share with me. 
and this is in front of a High School and a Busy gas station.
We used to be close to Fiesta Texas, but had to get off at the same exit off the 10 for the Shops at La Canterra.
