What Irks you the most?

Drivers who don't know how to get on and off of a freeway. When my wife is with me in the car and I start complaining about drivers that sit at the "ON" ramp and wait until there is a 15 second gap between vehicles before entering the freeway, she says that it's the pilot in me coming out because I am used to having the sky to myself, which is not true, but there is a lot of open space up there. And then there's the driver that goes about 90 mph to get ahead of me, so that he can quick cut over and get off the freeway, all the while there is no one behind me and he could have just fallen in line behind me and got off without risking both of our lives. This is one reason why I have always said that I would rather fly than drive. It's a lot safer. There is auto accidents everyday. In fact, there are hundreds of auto accidents every single day just around the U.S. You seldom hear of an airplane accident, unless you live in Alaska where they average one per day. Think about that.

My favorite Google picture of a Boeing 767-300 on takeoff. This is just like the plane that I flew.

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Traveler said:
People and groups of people who blame all their troubles on other people.
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I agree Traveller, another thing that annoys me are "Liars",
people who tell lies, which applies the above statement too.

Mike.
 

I guess I try my best to not get upset/irked at things other folks do, because they will always do them. Our serenity depends on what we do, not what others may do.
 
What really irks me are drivers who are so distracted talking on their*** cellphones don't see me as I'm about to cross the street . I can't tell you how many times I've almost been hit by these ******idiots in the past yr..They slam on the brakes and give me looks as I'm screaming/swearing at them.The drivers are mostly women Sue
 
There are some things that "irk" me, but there are three major ones........

Our lifestyle where we live. Should have never moved here and hopefully will leave here next year.
People who have no "sense of humor" and are the too quiet. I can be loud, somewhat obnoxious, humorous and so on. My wife loves it and says "at least he's not boring".
Seniors who still want to live back in the 60's and 70's, before cell phones and computers. Yes, those years were nice, but those years are long GONE.
 
all of the above plus husbands that use their wives for a slave---tell lies and people believe them--users-they dont talk to you for a month then call and want you to do them a favor
 
Huh, have to take personal inventory from time to time
Because
Sometimes everthing irks me
Then I assess, realize
It’s me

I guess the thing right now is when I find myself entrapped
By someone so enmeshed in themselves, they get all wrapped up with a heroic biographical epic saga
That can last for seemingly days
It’s become excruciating for me
A gun to the head is a temptation
Not mine, theirs
 
oldman said:
Drivers who don't know how to get on and off of a freeway. When my wife is with me in the car and I start complaining about drivers that sit at the "ON" ramp and wait until there is a 15 second gap between vehicles before entering the freeway, she says that it's the pilot in me coming out because I am used to having the sky to myself, which is not true, but there is a lot of open space up there. And then there's the driver that goes about 90 mph to get ahead of me, so that he can quick cut over and get off the freeway, all the while there is no one behind me and he could have just fallen in line behind me and got off without risking both of our lives. This is one reason why I have always said that I would rather fly than drive. It's a lot safer. There is auto accidents everyday. In fact, there are hundreds of auto accidents every single day just around the U.S. You seldom hear of an airplane accident, unless you live in Alaska where they average one per day. Think about that.

My favorite Google picture of a Boeing 767-300 on takeoff. This is just like the plane that I flew.

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When we take our drivers test here, they tell us if you don't know how to accellerate and merge then stay of the highway.

It's the accelleartion ramp not the stop ramp.
 
People who must have those stupid cellular telephones glued to their heads in every situation, but worst when driving!

People who state a quote by holding up 2 fingers of each hand. That's SO corny!

People who say "there ya go" whenever you tell them something that you're thinking of doing.

People who say "how about that" when you tell them something. A totally trite, worn out phrase.

People who smile at reporters covering a disaster when they say that they've lost everything in the flood, fire, or storm.

Hal
 
I have another one.
Drivers who, when at a red light, do not move down to the stop line and trip the mechanism to active the green. This happens at least once a week at a particular intersection I use frequently. So I am stuck behind them missing at least 2 turns. I really want to put my car in park get out and smack them!:aargh:

This is a very cathartic thread:glee:
 
ProsperosDaughter said:
I have another one.
Drivers who, when at a red light, do not move down to the stop line and trip the mechanism to active the green. This happens at least once a week at a particular intersection I use frequently. So I am stuck behind them missing at least 2 turns. I really want to put my car in park get out and smack them!:aargh:

This is a very cathartic thread:glee:
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I have gotten out of my car and explained it to them. They don't know there is a sensor under the pavement.
 
Lack of voting. Virtually 'everyone' complains about politics and politicians, but far less that half the country does their civic duty. When it comes down to voting for congressional people, the numbers are often 20% or less. Huge percentage of people not even registering to vote, and huge percentage of people not showing up to vote even if registered.
All of these problems in the country, and low turnout. I'm really upset at people who complain about major issues that affect them (such as medicare or taxes), but don't vote.

The 2nd thing is people not doing anything for their health. AMA says we have 900,000 newly diagnosed cases of Type II diabetes a year. At the same time, they estimate that 90% of the new cases were 100% preventable. We have so many seniors complaining about health care costs, and especially how diabetic supplies are so expensive and not reimbursed well, and the odds are, they gave themselves an incurable disease solely due to their own sloth. And, they become a burden on the healthcare system solely due to their lack of caring.
 
HiDesertHal said:
Hey ProsperosDaughter,

You like Chopin...so which of his Polonaises do you prefer...the A-Flat ("till the end of time"), or the Military Polonaise in A?

There are some really good Chopin works on YouTube!

Hal
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Oh Hal please do not make me choose. Both pieces you mention are wonderful; it depends on my mood. I especially like the Military if I am doing house work :) I have all 279 of Chopins works on a huge CD collection I purchased from Amazon many years ago.
 
moviequeen1 said:
What really irks me are drivers who are so distracted talking on their*** cellphones don't see me as I'm about to cross the street . I can't tell you how many times I've almost been hit by these ******idiots in the past yr..They slam on the brakes and give me looks as I'm screaming/swearing at them.The drivers are mostly women Sue
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Thats a fineable offense here in Wa state, still doesn’t stop anyone.
 
HiDesertHal said:
Hey ProsperosDaughter:

I remember you from "The Tempest"...you're Miranda!

Harry
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Harry,
Actually I was stumped trying to think of a screen name. My cat is named Miranda and I've always been fond of Shakespeare, so . . .

My name is Sarah and I neglected to add that to my sig and to my introductory post.
Sorry for the confusion. :apologetic:
 

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