[Villager Joyce]

Originally Posted by dbussone

We agree. The situation described above was that of a line of cars being held up by a driver who just stayed in the passing lane. That is illegal.

Because I like you and respect you, I'm going to let this go. You are right about the OP.

[queasy27]

I was in a multi-cart pileup today while walking into Walmart. The woman pushing a cart in front of me stopped short -- taking a moment to reminisce about the lovely corsage she got for her high school prom, I assume -- and I pulled up behind her. The person behind me ran the wheel of her cart up my heel and a person to the right had to quickly side step out of the way.

Don't stop in the middle of moving foot traffic, people! Especially when exiting an escalator, because the people behind will be automatically carried into your posterior.

[Shimpy]

Originally Posted by kcrazorbackfan

They did plant some palm trees yesterday; still a lot of work to do, though.

I would guess that whole neighborhood was built in less time than it has taken to build that addition and pool.

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by Villager Joyce

Because I like you and respect you, I'm going to let this go. You are right about the OP.

And I like and respect you and your opinions.

Happy Friday & and I hope your weekend is spectacular.

[Polar Bear]

VJ, I Also respect you. But I'm not sure where you're coming from on this issue. I can guarantee you that people who understand and obey the law DO go back to the right lane after making a pass, unless they are approaching a slower vehicle in the right lane that will they overcome very quickly.

Staying in the right lane except to pass is not the radical, difficult process you're trying to describe it as. It is the correct, LEGAL way to drive.

[Avista]

My pet peeve is when some talks about a political person or party in a negative context assumng the people to whom he is talking all have the same negative feelings he has.

[beachx4me]

Nothing is worse than going out to dinner and someone honking/blowing their nose at a table. Makes me want to throw up. I can't believe they can't go to the restroom or step outside.

[TheVillageChicken]

I acquired a new peeve today. I now hate it when the lady trimming my moustache has fingers that smell like an ashtray.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by TheVillageChicken

I acquired a new peeve today. I now hate it when the lady trimming my moustache has fingers that smell like an ashtray.

Me too!

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by Polar Bear

It's against the law to hold up faster traffic...even if you are driving the speed limit.

It's actually against the law to hold up traffic in the left hand lane even if you are exceeding the speed limit. If the speed limit is 55 and you are going 70 and someone comes up behind you going 100, the law says that you are to move over and allow them to pass. Failing to do so is a ticketable offense.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by Villager Joyce

Ouch. Guess that pushed a bunch of buttons Of a bunch of it's all about ME people. Do you think everyone who drives in the left lane is doing it to keep you from speeding or to raise your blood pressure. How long do you stay in the left lane? Do you pass Each car one by one, returning to the right lane after each car? I guarantee you None of you do.

It doesn't matter if you pass one car at a time and return to the right hand lane after each one. There's nothing wrong with traveling in the left hand lane as long as you are not holding up cars behind you. Paraphrasing the law, if you are in the left hand lane and the is a car behind you and no one in front of you, you are to move over to the left hand lane and allow the person to pass.

I often drive in the left hand lane, but if someone comes up behind me, I move over. It's not rocket science, it doesn't take any effort an it doesn't hurt. I do it all the time.

Why would anyone not do that?

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by queasy27

It's not really a peeve, but what about people who still whip out the old checkbook? And they never seem to start writing it out in advance!

But checkout line roulette has always been a fun game for me. Size up the items, the people, and any visible coupons. Pick a line then compare my progress to those in other lines. I take my own bag and will sometimes pack the items myself to help get me to the finish line first.

I was in Publix about two weeks ago and got behind a woman in the 10 items or less line. she had about 10 items which was fine. I had a bottle of wine and nothing else.

She stood there watching the cashier ring up every item. When the total came up she looked at the little screen, looked at her food looked at the screen again and said to the cashier, "Are you sure that correct?" The cashier assured her is was right. She then asked about a specific item. The cashier went back through the order and showed her that price was correct. Once she was satisfied, she rummages through her purse and takes out........coupons! She hands them to the cashier who begins to ring them through the register. Several of them don't work. The cashier explains that they are either expired or she didn't buy the correct item. She argues with the cashier and asks for the manager.

The manager comes over and explains the same thing that the cashier told her. He went through each item that she had a question on and explained why the coupon didn't work. Finally she sighs and accepts what they are telling her. Now, she starts rummaging through her purse emptying much of the contents onto the counter. She pulls out her checkbook and begins to write a check. The cashier processes the check and gives her the receipt and bags her groceries. She then stands in front of the register staring at the receipt.

Finally, I said, "Excuse me ma'am, I'd like to get through." She turns and gives me a dirty look and moves out of the way and continues to scan her receipt. I pay for my wine and am walking by her and she asks, in a very confrontational voice, if I am angry with her. I just said, "Oh no, everything's fine." and walked out.

Some people have no concept of other people around them.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

It doesn't matter if you pass one car at a time and return to the right hand lane after each one. There's nothing wrong with traveling in the left hand lane as long as you are not holding up cars behind you. Paraphrasing the law, if you are in the left hand lane and the is a car behind you and no one in front of you, you are to move over to the left hand lane and allow the person to pass.

I often drive in the left hand lane, but if someone comes up behind me, I move over. It's not rocket science, it doesn't take any effort an it doesn't hurt. I do it all the time.

Why would anyone not do that?

Hooray! Somebody that knows it's not illegal to drive in the left lane and knows the rule!

[CFrance]

You learn something new every day. Here's an interesting chart on that law. I love the "maybe" state.

http://www.mit.edu/~jfc/right.html

[CFrance]

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