just venting
 

During the downpour this afternoon I was about to go through the Caroline gate and I saw the considerate guard had left the gate up so we wouldnt get wet. Nonetheless I slowed down to go through the gate as there was anothercar going through the visitor's side.
The car behind me started honking his horn and tailgated me to my turn. When I turned right he followed and continued to follow me all the way to my driveway. I thought he might be a neighbor or a friend so I got my umbrella and went his car window . I asked him why he followed me and he said, "Why did you slow down going through the gate? Couldnt you see it was open? Incredulous, I asked him if he really followed me for that reason...then I said,"You don't have enough to do with your time." He then told me I didn't have any brains at which point I left....greatly resisting the urge to give him the middle digit salute. He was a large fairly ugly man in a greyish minivan.

That is sick behavior.

I would stay away from him at his car window or anywhere, for fear he'd pull a gun.

(Just being realistic, NOT starting something for opponents of citizen gun possession).

And it was the right thing to do, slowing down to go thru the gate with arm already up, because of the car in visitor lane with which you'd have to merge in the single lane.

Good grief. Weren't you frightened? I would feel pretty unsafe if an angry stranger followed me to my house!

Road rage is everywhere but I honestly cannot understand what is wrong with people. I suppose he went home and felt good about himself afterwards. "Well, I told her!" Or him. Your photo has both. :)

what an idiot he was!

Glad it turned out Okay, but dont' do that again!!!!! He was nuts enough, could have been worse. I think we should puts signs up around "Fl's friendliest hometown" to be patient and considerate and not take life so seriously! Gee....an extra 3 seconds in the go lane????

You were correct in your approach to the gate. However, I am concerned about the lack of safety on your part in approaching someone who followed you home. Were you one of my family members I would hope you would have noted the car model and color, and especially the license plate number; then dialed 911. There are too many strange people about these days. Your safety and health are more important to family and friends than the consequences of dealing with some wacko (not the PC term).

I went to the drive in teller drive thru at citizens first at Mulberry today in my cart. A car was stopped between lanes, I pulled into an open lane and was told I was rude because she was waiting for the best lane. As it worked out, I had to to wait longer to get my business done, but I was told I was rude. I made sure to offer her a great day for getting done a few minutes earlier than me, the rude one!

You're right...my husband said much the same thing. I thought he might have been someone I knew...didn't dream someone would get that upset over such a trivial thing. I also wish that if I wasnt cautious I would at least have been more observant.

Some people make up the rules as they go along. You were right. They were wrong. Pick a lane and get in it. Sometimes you win. Sometimes you don't.

Sorry for you too..did she really think you were the rude one? Where in the UP did you live? We're originally from there too..Manistique, and hubby from Escanaba and Marquette. Lived Iin Ironwood also.

My apologies to you for the ignorant person. I could use stronger letters. Hope he is on the website and could offer his apologies.

I guess one thing you could do if it happens again is just sit in your locked car dialing 911. Or just open the garage door from the car and drive inside, closing it after you. Don't give him the satisfaction of telling you off. Let him sit there looking stupid. I can't believe he followed you home. That is scary.

I feel your frustration. Last week coming home after dark, I had a golf cart in front of mine move from the GC lane into the street to turn left. As I was passing in the GC lane a "lady" in the passenger seat leaned out of the cart and yelled out turn of your ****** bright lights. I was shocked at the loud outburst. Did she really mean that? Does she really think golf carts have high and low beams? I brushed it off as some mean old drunk who had a few too many at the Square or Country Club trying to find a sense of purpose in life. :-) Now if someone followed me to my door in a car, I'd be dialing 911 and have my hand on my friend S&W.

Knowing I was being followed the last thing I would do is drive to my driveway. I would have just kept driving around in circles until the follower got tired of tailing me. I also would have called 911 to report a stalker.

Great recommendation.