Daily Gripe

Hello, my name is Stu. Today my gripe is with old people who drive (or attempt to) their cars (usually large) on public highways. My advice when you see one of the old derelicts - stay away from them - turn right - take another road but get away.
First many of them in their boat the size of the Titanic can barely see over the steering wheel. How does one drive when they can't see where they are going? It happens every day. And then they appear to be lost. Driving 10 miles an hour (speed limit 55) in the left hand lane they instantly remember they need to turn right. Away they go - driving straight across three lanes of traffic. Oblivious and clueless.
Yesterday I was behind one - scary!!! A huge Mercury Grand Marquis driven by some little white haired gramma was slowly traveling in the middle lane. Then - snap she starts to pull in the left land. The problem was - there was already a car in that lane. Horns blew, mine also and she swerves right almost hitting another car. I backed off to let her get away. I changed to the far right lane to put as much distance between us as possible. I drove by and took a good look at her. Her head was bobbing like a bobble doll and the lips were going in a steady flow. She was the only one in the car. I got away fast.
There are everywhere.

Safely,

Mr. Pid

Daily Gripe

Hello, my name is Stu. Today my gripe is with rude, ignorant, stupid people who don't even know they are rude, ignorant and stupid.
The price of gas is stressful and frustrating every time you go to gas up the vehicle. Friday (paydays - for some) and the line at the gas station is out of control. Cars are lined up three deep to get to a pump. Getting into the parking lot was like a script from a bad movie.
So, finally I pull up to the pump and directly in front of me at the other pump was this lady (_itch) sitting in her car with three cars stacked up behind her waiting to fill up - on her CELL PHONE. The #%&*@ was chatting away laughing and having a great time. The poor guy behind her beeped his horn a few times but she was clueless. Finally he gave up and pulled into another long line.
The entire time I filled up my car she sat inside her car having the conversation from lala land. Totally oblivious. Others pulled behind her vehicle and realized her stupidity and drove away. When I was done she finally emerged from her car still on the cell phone and slowly - very slowly she began pumping her (expensive) fuel. She stopped a few times to chat with her hands in the air - pumping stopped.
As I drove away I could not contain my outrage. I blurted out a few choice words to MS. Rude and Stupid of the year. I thought also of flipping her off but I controlled my urge. I cannot believe anyone would be so rude, ignorant and stupid. Apparently they are out there!!!!!

frustrated,

Mr. Pid

Daily Gripe

Hello, my name is Stu. Today my gripe is with the CEO of Exxon. I am so mad - that steam is exiting from both of my ears. I can barley get my thoughts into words.
He is telling us - the consumers who are being raped at the gas pumps by THEM, to reduce our consumption. Cut back, buy more fuel efficient cars, combine trips, sell your SUV, take the bus and on and on. SCREW YOU. Your profits are unbelievable. And you have the audacity to put the burden and the blame on us. I'm sure your using your bike for trips to the store. I'm sure your cancelling your traveling plans due to high gas prices. I'm sure your buying less groceries so you can have money for gas to drive to work.
How dare you implicate us in your greed and ruthless attitude. How dare you say your profits are really not profits. My suggestions to you is use that bike, use public transportation and cut back on your travel and then talk to us the common people.
I would continue but the words I'm thinking are not appropriate!!!!

P.S. I own a fuel effecient car, I ride my bike and do use public transportation and I have CANCELLED my summer driving vacation. I'd stop buying gas for the lawnmower and not mow my lawn except the deed restrictions mafia would fine me for lack of compliance.

Fuming,

Mr. Pid

Daily Gripe

Hello, my name is Stu. Today my gripe is with clueless people at the beach. We've all seen them. I witnessed a couple trying for 25 minutes to put up their umbrella. The fact that we were having hurricane force winds didn't seem to phase them. If they looked to their left they could have watched a windsurfer trying to bring down his sail. He was having some difficulty.
So, why would you try to erect an umbrella on the beach in such conditions? And the sun wasn't even out. Put a towel over your head or wear a hat.
Hello, is anybody home? Does the elevator go all the way to the top floor? Are you playing with a full deck? Wind and lightweight umbrellas make a lethal combination. Your dumb blue and white striped umbrella nearly took off my right ear.
Watching the whole process was quite amusing. After struggling helplessly with the umbrella for way too long they sat beneath it to enjoy the shade. And we go to the beach - WHY? Right, to get out of the sun. I can't even remember how many times the umbrella fell to natures devices.
After I almost lost my ear I watched (with a big smirk plastered on my face) as the blue and white umbrella pummeled down the beach and was swept out to sea.

Silenty yours,

Mr. Pid

Daily Gripe

Hello, my name is Stu. Today my gripe is with stupid people who travel bike/walking trails. Yeah, that's you! Last night you were out and about. A full moon - perhaps?
The bike/walking trail I frequent is a busy one with bikers, walkers, skaters, dog walkers and usually user friendly patrons. The rules of the road are posted along the trail.

'Stay to your right.' Is a huge rule that some do not seem to be able to grasp. Bike etiquette enthusiast say - "On your right," when the want to pass. Or, "Behind you." These are common courtesies and safety measures.

When a group of walkers take up the entire path (and this is okay if no one is coming) and refuse to move over when others need to get by is rude, stupid and ignorant. Why do you do that? What does 'Stay to the right mean to you'? And then when a polite rider says, "Behind you," you still don't move.

And then we have the pleasure rider bikes who travel three abreast at a snails pace that also don't move over. You don't own the road, it's not a private path so get out of the way! Then, we have the pleasure seekers who stop on a dime directly in front of you and park their bike. Hello?, park it off the path.

Let's not forget the dog walker with a 50 foot lead. I have even seen group dog walkers once again spread out across the entire trail leaving no room for anyone else. And the person with an aggressive dog who lunges at all the bikers who dare to pass. Looks like a lawsuit to me.

I have a good mind to get a fog horn and get right up behind these maroons and let 'er' rip. Maybe then they will get out of the way and obey the rules of the road. Why are people so stupid?

Slowly,

Mr. Pid

Daily Gripe

Hello, my name is Stu. Today my gripe is with those who refuse to try something new. Take - skim boarding as an example. Just because you have never done it, your old and your balance is quite like the leaning tower of Pizza Hut does not mean you can't try.
So many people just sit through life watching. Get out of that mode and start the doing! After you can hit the medicine cabinet for all those aches and pains.
Get off your bum and do something different and exciting. Make sure you carry your insurance card with you. Just in case.

I'll be doing some work from the couch for several days.

Sorely yours,

Mr. Pid

Daily Gripe

Hello my name is Stu. Today I announce my new club. Please join and together we can spread our joy. Memberships is FREE. Sign up for our weekly newsletter.

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Notice all officers are male. That says it all.

Sincerely,

Mr. Pid