Hello, my name is Stu. Today my gripe is gas prices. It finally hit me this morning when I had to pay $3.49 a gallon for gas. It's not going to get any better. I a middle class person will continue to pay high prices for fuel. The CEO of fuel companies do not have this worry hanging over their heads.
I have decided or actually it has been decided for me to limit my travels. This is unfair. Not only is it unfair to me it is also unfair to all of the places I will no longer frequent. And how many other people will have to reduce their travels? Many.
So I (and many others) will stop frequenting strip malls, theaters, restaurants, hair salons, ABC stores, gift shops, etc., etc. Now these business will soon be making less profit. They may have to lay off employees. They may close down - lose their business and income. It goes on and on.
I can no longer afford the luxury of gas in my vehicle and it's a small vehicle, not a gas guzzler. My options are taking a bus that limits my travel, riding my bike that is dangerous to my life. Florida drivers are wack and riding a bike could be dangerous.
So I will sit home and sadly watch our economy wither away. And the politicians really don't seem to give a damn. But they want my vote and promise me the world.
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Daily Gripe
Hello, my name is Stu. Today my gripe is with TURD drivers. You all know who you are or should? Then, again you are probably clueless like the gal I witnessed this morning.
Car number 1 a big turd SUV pulled directly out within feet of another car. Last I knew one didn't pull out onto a major highway right smack in front of another vehicle who obviously has the right of way. The STOP sign means stop the car.
Car number 2 slows down and blows their horn at the big turd SUV. I am walking down the sidewalk in fear of my life.
Car number 1 the big turd SUV (female driver) blows her horn at car number 2 and flips them off.
Okay - who has the right of way and who is the big turd? So, big turd SUV driver do rules not apply to you? Do you even know the rules of the road? Because of you big turd SUV driver our insurance rates go up and people are hurt and killed.
You are what you are - - a TURD driving a big turd SUV.
Truly,
Mr. Pid
Car number 1 a big turd SUV pulled directly out within feet of another car. Last I knew one didn't pull out onto a major highway right smack in front of another vehicle who obviously has the right of way. The STOP sign means stop the car.
Car number 2 slows down and blows their horn at the big turd SUV. I am walking down the sidewalk in fear of my life.
Car number 1 the big turd SUV (female driver) blows her horn at car number 2 and flips them off.
Okay - who has the right of way and who is the big turd? So, big turd SUV driver do rules not apply to you? Do you even know the rules of the road? Because of you big turd SUV driver our insurance rates go up and people are hurt and killed.
You are what you are - - a TURD driving a big turd SUV.
Truly,
Mr. Pid
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Daily Gripe
Hello, my name is Stu. Today my gripe is with stepping in dog crap. The soft green squishy kind. It worms its way into every nook and crevice of those new sneakers. If life is good the smell almost knocks you over before you enter the house. If life for you sucks or your sniffer is not working properly the detection is not noticed till you navigate the entire house. Dog crap looks so inviting on beige Berber carpeting.
And what fool left the pile of crap in the driveway, near the sidewalk and in the freshly planted sod? Let's see the piles are small and slightly green from the spinach I fed her and in the very same places she wanders when we walk. So - the old girl is almost 18 - and I should watch her when I walk her but other things are on my mind - what is left of it and my attention span is flighty.
So I have only myself to be annoyed with. I search the house for an old toothbrush to scrub out the remnants between the narrow spaces on the soles of my shoes - the carpeting is another matter. I need to watch where I step and watch the dogs every move outside to eliminate the problem.
Sincerely,
Mr. Pid
And what fool left the pile of crap in the driveway, near the sidewalk and in the freshly planted sod? Let's see the piles are small and slightly green from the spinach I fed her and in the very same places she wanders when we walk. So - the old girl is almost 18 - and I should watch her when I walk her but other things are on my mind - what is left of it and my attention span is flighty.
So I have only myself to be annoyed with. I search the house for an old toothbrush to scrub out the remnants between the narrow spaces on the soles of my shoes - the carpeting is another matter. I need to watch where I step and watch the dogs every move outside to eliminate the problem.
Sincerely,
Mr. Pid
Monday, April 14, 2008
Daily Gripe
Hello, my name is Stu. Today my gripe is with those that do not edge their sidewalks. You know who you are. It's stated right there in the Deed Restrictions - Section 14 paragraph 4. All sidewalks, walkways and driveways must be edge accordingly. The paragraph two sections down also states the correct length of your turf. Your grass is almost to the limit.
When I walk down the sidewalk past your house runaway grass almost completely covers the sidewalk. This is truly an infraction. And it disrupts my walking pace. A few times I have nearly tripped over the rampant/wild grass on the sidewalk. How would you feel if I fell?
And it just looks BAD. Your sidewalk is the only one on the block that is not edged. How do you feel about that? You probably don't care. Well, I care and you are not following the direct rules, regulations and orders of the Homeowners Association. You will be cited for this dastardly deed - for sure.
Get with the program and edge your lawn and while you are at it mow the grass.
When I walk down the sidewalk past your house runaway grass almost completely covers the sidewalk. This is truly an infraction. And it disrupts my walking pace. A few times I have nearly tripped over the rampant/wild grass on the sidewalk. How would you feel if I fell?
And it just looks BAD. Your sidewalk is the only one on the block that is not edged. How do you feel about that? You probably don't care. Well, I care and you are not following the direct rules, regulations and orders of the Homeowners Association. You will be cited for this dastardly deed - for sure.
Get with the program and edge your lawn and while you are at it mow the grass.
Friday, April 11, 2008
Daily Gripe
Hello, my name is Stu. Today my gripe is with RUDE strangers. You're lost and confused and need directions (real men don't ask 4 directions) and the spouse demands you ask some one - anyone - even a stranger. So, you accept the defeat that in fact you are lost and confused and you ask for directions.
The first person you find is sitting precariously on a bench looking like he knows where he's at and where he will be going. You take your chance and plop down right beside the old gent and start a conversation. First it's about the weather - don't want him to know I'm lost and confused.
Total silence. He is ignoring me. Now - that is rude!! So I tell him what I think as a crowd surrounds me and begins to stare. More rude strangers. I give up and look for a directory that says 'You Are Here'.
Good day,
Mr. Pid
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Daily Gripe
Hello, my name is Stu. Today my gripe is with RED ANTS. I believe they need to be eradicated - at least from my own yard. What purpose do they solve except for red welts and pain.
The little buggers creep up when you're not even looking or paying attention and they attack. And there are sooo many of them!!! It's a full scale attack. No where to run and they stick to you like glue.
They could be used as revenge and send them over to live in my neighbors yard. Then when Mr. Sleepless is in the backyard at 3AM decides to do yard work - he can get a dose of his own medicine. He'll do more than clang metal poles together.
Or we could place the little devils in 'No Parking' zones at stores, malls and the grocery store. So when the illegal parkers step out of their vehicle they are bombarded with RED ANTS. But then I remember the BITE and surely would not want to put that on anyone. Well, maybe a few.
Sorely,
Mr. Pid
The little buggers creep up when you're not even looking or paying attention and they attack. And there are sooo many of them!!! It's a full scale attack. No where to run and they stick to you like glue.
They could be used as revenge and send them over to live in my neighbors yard. Then when Mr. Sleepless is in the backyard at 3AM decides to do yard work - he can get a dose of his own medicine. He'll do more than clang metal poles together.
Or we could place the little devils in 'No Parking' zones at stores, malls and the grocery store. So when the illegal parkers step out of their vehicle they are bombarded with RED ANTS. But then I remember the BITE and surely would not want to put that on anyone. Well, maybe a few.
Sorely,
Mr. Pid
Sunday, April 6, 2008
Daily Gripe 2008
Hello, my name is Stu. Today my gripe is neighbors with barking dogs. Non-stop - incessant barking dogs to be exact. Like the one right across the street. If only I had a paint ball gun.
His name is Charlie and he's the scoundrel that bit me several years ago. No love loss here. Charlie is psychotic. When Charlie's owner leaves old Charlie jumps up on the couch - right by the open window - directly across from my home and barks and barks.
He barks the entire time his owner is gone. I keep the windows and doors closed to block out the noise - that doesn't always help. I have mentioned on occasion to his owner that he barks. He complains and says he doesn't know what to do with him. He ended up with Charlie by default and is keeping him out of guilt.
I say toss away the guilt and do something with the barking nuisance. Get a trainer - remove his vocal cords or take him with you when you leave the house. That would give the rest of us a little silence break.
Summer is around the corner and I can close up the house tight and turn on the air and some music and not hear old Charlie.
Sincerely,
Mr. Pid
His name is Charlie and he's the scoundrel that bit me several years ago. No love loss here. Charlie is psychotic. When Charlie's owner leaves old Charlie jumps up on the couch - right by the open window - directly across from my home and barks and barks.
He barks the entire time his owner is gone. I keep the windows and doors closed to block out the noise - that doesn't always help. I have mentioned on occasion to his owner that he barks. He complains and says he doesn't know what to do with him. He ended up with Charlie by default and is keeping him out of guilt.
I say toss away the guilt and do something with the barking nuisance. Get a trainer - remove his vocal cords or take him with you when you leave the house. That would give the rest of us a little silence break.
Summer is around the corner and I can close up the house tight and turn on the air and some music and not hear old Charlie.
Sincerely,
Mr. Pid
Saturday, April 5, 2008
Daily Gripe
Hello, my name is Stu. Today my gripe is with neighbors who have insomnia. When one lives in a neighborhood where they can really reach out and touch their neighbors house they need to show a little respect.
What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas - but what happens in the neighborhood can be heard around the cul-de-sac. So if in fact you are farting out on your deck -I can hear you. So can all the other neighbors.
At precisely 3am I am woken from a sound sleep by metal clanging? It was much louder than that fart. Neighbor to the East has decided to take down his tent thing in his back yard. His backyard is right next to my OPEN bedroom door. WHY? at 3 am in the morning does he have the need to take this structure down. And to be so dam noisy about it.
Does anyone else find this disrupting? I turn on my outside light - to let him know. He appears to be clueless and he clangs the metal poles louder. I think I'm going to buy me one of those bull horns. I'm sorta wishing I had b-b's for my gun. That's a bad thought. Perhaps he will want to sleep in this morning and I will have the need to play really loud music right by his bedroom window.
Why are people so insensitive, selfish and plain stupid? And why do I live surrounded by them?
Tiredly,
Mr. Pid
What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas - but what happens in the neighborhood can be heard around the cul-de-sac. So if in fact you are farting out on your deck -I can hear you. So can all the other neighbors.
At precisely 3am I am woken from a sound sleep by metal clanging? It was much louder than that fart. Neighbor to the East has decided to take down his tent thing in his back yard. His backyard is right next to my OPEN bedroom door. WHY? at 3 am in the morning does he have the need to take this structure down. And to be so dam noisy about it.
Does anyone else find this disrupting? I turn on my outside light - to let him know. He appears to be clueless and he clangs the metal poles louder. I think I'm going to buy me one of those bull horns. I'm sorta wishing I had b-b's for my gun. That's a bad thought. Perhaps he will want to sleep in this morning and I will have the need to play really loud music right by his bedroom window.
Why are people so insensitive, selfish and plain stupid? And why do I live surrounded by them?
Tiredly,
Mr. Pid
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