What REALLY grinds your gears?

mredskins · 05-07-2012, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

Does that on mine too. Was frustrated the other day, I looked at one thread, had to go, closed TT2, came back, and about 7 other threads were also off the unread list. I could find them, but still, it didn't use to do that. And the color scheme is worse also...

There was a update today so maybe some things have been fixed.

Chico23231 · 05-07-2012, 08:53 AM

people who litter and dont clean up after themselves in public. I live close to a great park that has all the bells and whistles...football, soccer, baseball fields, 2 acre lake which you can fish, probably 5 miles of wooded trail, dog park and even 2 horse rings. its great. B/c im so close im up there 5 outta 7 days a week running or hitting the dog park up. It makes me sick to see people out there just trashing up the place, especially with all the trashcans available. I would love to have someone roaming the park with a baseball bat enforcing the litter law.

mredskins · 05-09-2012, 12:29 PM

Stupid emails like this that the old bats in my office send out at least 4 times a day; sometimes you think it is a long winded joke all the one below only to find it is one of those dumb "life is precious" email:

The
Cab Ride
I arrived at the address and honked the horn.
After waiting a few minutes
I walked to the
Door and knocked.. 'Just a minute', answered a
Frail, elderly voice. I could hear something
Being dragged across the floor.

After
A long pause, the door opened. A small woman in
Her 90's stood before me. She was wearing a
Print dress and a pillbox hat with a veil pinned
On it, like somebody out of a 1940's
Movie.

By her side was a small nylon
Suitcase. The apartment looked as if no one had
Lived in it for years. All the furniture was
Covered with sheets.

There were no
Clocks on the walls, no knickknacks or utensils
On the counters. In the corner was a cardboard
Box filled with photos and
Glassware..

'Would you carry my bag
Out to the car?' she said. I took the suitcase
To the cab, then returned to assist the
Woman.

She took my arm and we walked
Slowly toward the curb.

She kept
Thanking me for my kindness. 'It's nothing', I
Told her.. 'I just try to treat my passengers
The way I would want my mother to be
Treated.'

'Oh, you're such a good
Boy, she said. When we got in the cab, she gave
Me an address and then asked, 'Could you drive
Through downtown?'

'It's not the
Shortest way,' I answered
Quickly..

'Oh, I don't mind,' she
Said. 'I'm in no hurry. I'm on my way to a
Hospice.

I looked in the rear-view
Mirror. Her eyes were glistening. 'I don't have
Any family left,' she continued in a soft
Voice.. 'The doctor says I don't have very
Long.' I quietly reached over and shut off the
Meter.

'What route would you like me
To take?' I asked.

For the next two
Hours, we drove through the city. She showed me
The building where she had once worked as an
Elevator operator.

We drove through the
Neighborhood where she and her husband had lived
When they were newlyweds She had me pull up in
Front of a furniture warehouse that had once
Been a ballroom where she had gone dancing as a
Girl.

Sometimes she'd ask me to slow
In front of a particular building or corner and
Would sit staring into the darkness, saying
Nothing.

As the first hint of sun was
Creasing the horizon, she suddenly said, 'I'm
Tired. Let's go now'.

We drove in
Silence to the address she had given me. It was
A low building, like a small convalescent home,
With a driveway that passed under a
Portico.

Two orderlies came out to
The cab as soon as we pulled up. They were
Solicitous and intent, watching her every move.
They must have been expecting her.

I
Opened the trunk and took the small suitcase to
The door. The woman was already seated in a
Wheelchair..

'How much do I owe you?'
She asked, reaching into her
Purse.

'Nothing,' I
Said

'You have to make a living,' she
Answered.

'There are other
Passengers,' I responded.

Almost
Without thinking, I bent and gave her a hug. She
Held onto me tightly.

'You gave an
Old woman a little moment of joy,' she
Said
'Thank you.'

I squeezed her
Hand, and then walked into the dim morning
Light.. Behind me, a door shut. It was the sound
Of the closing of a life..

I didn't
Pick up any more passengers that shift. I drove
Aimlessly lost in thought. For the rest of that
Day, I could hardly talk. What if that woman had
Gotten an angry driver, or one who was impatient
To end his shift?
What
If I had refused to take the run, or had honked
Once, then driven away?

On a quick
Review, I don't think that I have done anything
More important in my life.

We're
Conditioned to think that our lives revolve
Around great moments.

But great
Moments often catch us unaware-beautifully
Wrapped in what others may consider a small
One.

PEOPLE MAY NOT REMEMBER EXACTLY
WHAT YOU DID, OR WHAT YOU SAID ~BUT~THEY WILL
ALWAYS REMEMBER HOW YOU MADE THEM
FEEL

You won't get any big surprise
In 10 days if you send this to ten people. But,
You might help make the world a little kinder
and more compassionate by sending.
it on and
reminding us that often it is the random acts of
kindness that most benefit all of
us.

Thank you, my
friends and family.........

mredskins · 05-09-2012, 12:32 PM

When ever I get these I picture the senders house filled with these stupid little things:

This one made me piss my pants, LOL!

Monkeydad · 05-09-2012, 01:15 PM

^

Wow. Anniversary gift idea!

MORE:
Some Not So Precious Moments | The High Definite

Chico23231 · 05-09-2012, 07:44 PM

why the **** i have to wait 30 sec for a commercial for a 15 sec video on my computer. Internet commercials effing suck...new rule an internet commercial can be no longer than 10 secs. im tired of being marketed too every 2 seconds of my life.

MTK · 05-09-2012, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chico23231

why the **** i have to wait 30 sec for a commercial for a 15 sec video on my computer. Internet commercials effing suck...new rule an internet commercial can be no longer than 10 secs. im tired of being marketed too every 2 seconds of my life.

This, this, and this.

TheMalcolmConnection · 05-09-2012, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chico23231

why the **** i have to wait 30 sec for a commercial for a 15 sec video on my computer. Internet commercials effing suck...new rule an internet commercial can be no longer than 10 secs. im tired of being marketed too every 2 seconds of my life.

Has anyone ever actually been like, "Holy shit! I NEEDED insurance, screw this hilarious puppy video?"

I want my gratification and I want it now dammit!

mooby · 05-09-2012, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chico23231

why the **** i have to wait 30 sec for a commercial for a 15 sec video on my computer. Internet commercials effing suck...new rule an internet commercial can be no longer than 10 secs. im tired of being marketed too every 2 seconds of my life.

Mmm. This.

mredskins · 05-15-2012, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chico23231

why the **** i have to wait 30 sec for a commercial for a 15 sec video on my computer. Internet commercials effing suck...new rule an internet commercial can be no longer than 10 secs. im tired of being marketed too every 2 seconds of my life.

I love when it is a commercial before a movie trailer; so I have to watch a commercial to see a commercial; great!

CRedskinsRule · 05-09-2012, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mredskins

There was a update today so maybe some things have been fixed.

Seems to be better so far

firstdown · 05-09-2012, 09:05 PM

I'm sitting in my house and a half tree just falls into my yard. WTF This just happend 15 minutes ago. It was big enough to shae our house and bring out the neighbors.

Chico23231 · 05-15-2012, 02:57 PM

people who drive down the road with their turn signal on, forgetting to turn it off.

complete dumbasses

mooby · 05-15-2012, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chico23231

people who drive down the road with their turn signal on, forgetting to turn it off.

complete dumbasses

Yup.

Also people who intentionally switch to the merge lane on the on-ramp in rush hour so they can pass 3 cars or so before they're forced back onto the right lane.

Daseal · 05-15-2012, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chico23231

people who drive down the road with their turn signal on, forgetting to turn it off.

complete dumbasses

On mothersday I was on the road. This guy drove in moderate traffic (40ish MPH on 66) with his left turn signal on for at least 5-7 minutes. Then, I saw him 5 minutes after that with the OPPOSITE blinker on for an extended period of time. My eye started to twitch with rage.

For those of you wondering, yes, he was from Maryland.

05-07-2012, 08:53 AM	#2
Chico23231 Warpath Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 33,996	Re: What REALLY grinds your gears? people who litter and dont clean up after themselves in public. I live close to a great park that has all the bells and whistles...football, soccer, baseball fields, 2 acre lake which you can fish, probably 5 miles of wooded trail, dog park and even 2 horse rings. its great. B/c im so close im up there 5 outta 7 days a week running or hitting the dog park up. It makes me sick to see people out there just trashing up the place, especially with all the trashcans available. I would love to have someone roaming the park with a baseball bat enforcing the litter law. __________________ My pronouns: King/Your ruler He Gets Us

05-09-2012, 12:29 PM	#3
mredskins Gamebreaker Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 12,528	Re: What REALLY grinds your gears? Stupid emails like this that the old bats in my office send out at least 4 times a day; sometimes you think it is a long winded joke all the one below only to find it is one of those dumb "life is precious" email: The Cab Ride I arrived at the address and honked the horn. After waiting a few minutes I walked to the Door and knocked.. 'Just a minute', answered a Frail, elderly voice. I could hear something Being dragged across the floor. After A long pause, the door opened. A small woman in Her 90's stood before me. She was wearing a Print dress and a pillbox hat with a veil pinned On it, like somebody out of a 1940's Movie. By her side was a small nylon Suitcase. The apartment looked as if no one had Lived in it for years. All the furniture was Covered with sheets. There were no Clocks on the walls, no knickknacks or utensils On the counters. In the corner was a cardboard Box filled with photos and Glassware.. 'Would you carry my bag Out to the car?' she said. I took the suitcase To the cab, then returned to assist the Woman. She took my arm and we walked Slowly toward the curb. She kept Thanking me for my kindness. 'It's nothing', I Told her.. 'I just try to treat my passengers The way I would want my mother to be Treated.' 'Oh, you're such a good Boy, she said. When we got in the cab, she gave Me an address and then asked, 'Could you drive Through downtown?' 'It's not the Shortest way,' I answered Quickly.. 'Oh, I don't mind,' she Said. 'I'm in no hurry. I'm on my way to a Hospice. I looked in the rear-view Mirror. Her eyes were glistening. 'I don't have Any family left,' she continued in a soft Voice.. 'The doctor says I don't have very Long.' I quietly reached over and shut off the Meter. 'What route would you like me To take?' I asked. For the next two Hours, we drove through the city. She showed me The building where she had once worked as an Elevator operator. We drove through the Neighborhood where she and her husband had lived When they were newlyweds She had me pull up in Front of a furniture warehouse that had once Been a ballroom where she had gone dancing as a Girl. Sometimes she'd ask me to slow In front of a particular building or corner and Would sit staring into the darkness, saying Nothing. As the first hint of sun was Creasing the horizon, she suddenly said, 'I'm Tired. Let's go now'. We drove in Silence to the address she had given me. It was A low building, like a small convalescent home, With a driveway that passed under a Portico. Two orderlies came out to The cab as soon as we pulled up. They were Solicitous and intent, watching her every move. They must have been expecting her. I Opened the trunk and took the small suitcase to The door. The woman was already seated in a Wheelchair.. 'How much do I owe you?' She asked, reaching into her Purse. 'Nothing,' I Said 'You have to make a living,' she Answered. 'There are other Passengers,' I responded. Almost Without thinking, I bent and gave her a hug. She Held onto me tightly. 'You gave an Old woman a little moment of joy,' she Said 'Thank you.' I squeezed her Hand, and then walked into the dim morning Light.. Behind me, a door shut. It was the sound Of the closing of a life.. I didn't Pick up any more passengers that shift. I drove Aimlessly lost in thought. For the rest of that Day, I could hardly talk. What if that woman had Gotten an angry driver, or one who was impatient To end his shift? What If I had refused to take the run, or had honked Once, then driven away? On a quick Review, I don't think that I have done anything More important in my life. We're Conditioned to think that our lives revolve Around great moments. But great Moments often catch us unaware-beautifully Wrapped in what others may consider a small One. PEOPLE MAY NOT REMEMBER EXACTLY WHAT YOU DID, OR WHAT YOU SAID ~BUT~THEY WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HOW YOU MADE THEM FEEL You won't get any big surprise In 10 days if you send this to ten people. But, You might help make the world a little kinder and more compassionate by sending. it on and reminding us that often it is the random acts of kindness that most benefit all of us. Thank you, my friends and family......... __________________ When life gives you paper jams, turn them into paper footballs!

05-09-2012, 12:32 PM	#4
mredskins Gamebreaker Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 12,528	Re: What REALLY grinds your gears? When ever I get these I picture the senders house filled with these stupid little things: This one made me piss my pants, LOL! __________________ When life gives you paper jams, turn them into paper footballs!

05-09-2012, 01:15 PM	#5
Monkeydad Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Age: 45 Posts: 17,460	Re: What REALLY grinds your gears? ^ Wow. Anniversary gift idea! MORE: Some Not So Precious Moments \| The High Definite __________________ Not sent from a Droid, iPhone, Blackberry or toaster

05-09-2012, 07:44 PM	#6
Chico23231 Warpath Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 33,996	Re: What REALLY grinds your gears? why the **** i have to wait 30 sec for a commercial for a 15 sec video on my computer. Internet commercials effing suck...new rule an internet commercial can be no longer than 10 secs. im tired of being marketed too every 2 seconds of my life. __________________ My pronouns: King/Your ruler He Gets Us

05-09-2012, 09:05 PM	#12
firstdown Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: chesapeake, va Age: 60 Posts: 15,817	Re: What REALLY grinds your gears? I'm sitting in my house and a half tree just falls into my yard. WTF This just happend 15 minutes ago. It was big enough to shae our house and bring out the neighbors.

05-15-2012, 02:57 PM	#13
Chico23231 Warpath Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 33,996	Re: What REALLY grinds your gears? people who drive down the road with their turn signal on, forgetting to turn it off. complete dumbasses __________________ My pronouns: King/Your ruler He Gets Us

What REALLY grinds your gears?

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