Saturday, July 14, 2007
Weekend Annoyances
Nothing has really stuck with me for awhile, so I thought I'd just add some thoughts about little stuff that bugged me so far this weekend. A lot of this is repeats from olden days, but a little might be new.
Squalling Kids
I went to an Indian restaurant last night for dinner and sat way in the back in my out of the way spot. A few minutes later a mom comes in with her two little boys - two loud little boys. Naturally they sit down at the table next to me. A pretty nice dinner just came to a halt. Luckily this place isn't all that busy and my food hadn't been delivered yet, so I got up, grabbed by beer and moved to another table. Hey mom and dad, your yelling kids aren't cute - no matter what you might think. Teach them some manners.
Open Freezers
Today I did some grocery shopping and watched a couple in the frozen food section looking over the selections with the door open. If you hadn't noticed, those doors are made of a material called GLASS. You can look through while making your choice hence keeping all the cold air inside.
Stopped Shoppers
Let's face it, it's not just shoppers. Why do you (and you know who you are) stop dead in the middle of an aisle intersection blocking not just one aisle, but usually four? I think you must be related to the same idiots who stop at the top of escalators and in front of revolving doors. Please move over to one side.
Right Turning Drivers
I know you not aware of this, but your vehicle has this strange device called a turn signal. It's there to let others know what you might be planning on doing. Look through your owner's manual to find it. It will really help others. While we're on the subject, if you are going to turn left how about using the center or turning lane - not the right side one.
Menu Perusers
First, if you've never been in a Macdonalds (or Wendys or Burger King, etc.) before how about taking the time while you waiting in line to figure out what you want? Why do you wait until you get to the cashier then act like you have no idea what you want? It's not that hard to order a #1 with a Coke.
Weather
First, I really don't like hot weather - and for me hot is anything over 70. But this is about change. Last Sunday (6 days ago) it was 100F and humid and just plain nasty. This morning it was 60F at 11am. It was almost cold in the house!
