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Things that frustrate us all

Today's minor frustration:

I hate, hate, HATE when I wake up an hour before I'm supposed to get up, because of a noise, or stupid full bladder, or whatever, and then spend the next hour trying to catch those last few z's and JUST as I fall back asleep, BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP.
 
scotpens said:
I suppose it's possible the car was disabled -- but in that case, the driver should have put his 4-way flasher on. And with everyone having cellphones these days, it's easy enough to call for help without leaving your car (assuming you're a triple-A member).
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I came across a car like that the other night, parked up on the road. It was parked in front of a house (as there was none on that stretch of the road). And my first thought was it should have it's hazard lights going. But had another driving related one today, a vehicle which seriously intruded onto my side of the road due it's width. Given that one side of it's wheels where on my side of the road it really should have had a pilot car warning of an oversize vehicle. And it's not like you could pull over much as if you did you would be in a hedge.
 
is it just my impression or is there a global tendency to reckless driving?
What annoys me most lately is those drivers who first change lanes and then as an afterthought flash their indicators. And most of them don't even look in the rear mirror to check if someone is coming up behind them who they might ram. That's sooo much fun when you're driving along at 110 mph* and some moron forces you to brake abruptly. Do these idiots really think everyone can read their thoughts??

* yes, the rumour is really true: on German highways you may go as fast as you like - or rather as fast as your car can. Unless a road sign orders you to do otherwise. Alas, my car goes only about 120 mph
 
rhubarbodendron said:
is it just my impression or is there a global tendency to reckless driving?
What annoys me most lately is those drivers who first change lanes and then as an afterthought flash their indicators. And most of them don't even look in the rear mirror to check if someone is coming up behind them who they might ram. That's sooo much fun when you're driving along at 110 mph* and some moron forces you to brake abruptly. Do these idiots really think everyone can read their thoughts??

* yes, the rumour is really true: on German highways you may go as fast as you like - or rather as fast as your car can. Unless a road sign orders you to do otherwise. Alas, my car goes only about 120 mph
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They must have fallen asleep during the part where you learn Mirror, Signal, Manouvre when learning how to drive. But with regards to speed there are truly some idiots out there. I've been overtaken countless times despite driving at the speed limit, motor cyclists are the worst with most seemingly to have the belief that the speed limit doesn't apply to them. Same with cyclist who think red lights don't apply to them or that they don't need to use hand signals to indicate which way they plan to turn.
 
yep, same here in Bavaria. Plus the annoying people who think the bicycle lane is a parking space. Or those who open their doors the instant a bicyclist passes
 
When I'm going along just fine in my little car at the speed limit or even a little above, and then a huge SUV comes up right behind me, gets in the next lane, speeds up, and gets right in front of me and stays about one car length in front of me. :rolleyes:

Kor
 
Doom Shepherd said:
Today's minor frustration:

I hate, hate, HATE when I wake up an hour before I'm supposed to get up, because of a noise, or stupid full bladder, or whatever, and then spend the next hour trying to catch those last few z's and JUST as I fall back asleep, BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP.
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Welcome to my personal hell. That's how it is for me, every night.
 
my office is right between 2 building sites where they seem to drill every day for the last 20 months. And the instant the drilling ceases, the neighbours mow their lawns. Not simultaneousely, of course, but one after the other for a maximum of noise. It's hot and the building has no air condition. But the instant you open a window you suffer severe damage to your eardrums. It's days like this where I crave for a rocket launcher!
 
My new neighbor has lived here for two years, yet each time I open my windows because of the good weather and the fresh air we have around, that ##~\[{{##!!!! is burning something! And something that smells bad! I really hate to do that but next time he fouls up a nice day, I am calling the cops. I am pretty sure that he's violating a few rules and regulations.
 
locutus101 said:
My new neighbor has lived here for two years, yet each time I open my windows because of the good weather and the fresh air we have around, that ##~\[{{##!!!! is burning something! And something that smells bad! I really hate to do that but next time he fouls up a nice day, I am calling the cops. I am pretty sure that he's violating a few rules and regulations.
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Where are you from as that sounds like a wonderful use of Police resources and I'm sure you could find out if they are breaking any laws instead of assuming they are.
 
Dimesdan said:
Where are you from as that sounds like a wonderful use of Police resources and I'm sure you could find out if they are breaking any laws instead of assuming they are.
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I live in a nice place and that idiot should go to a city where he could burn anything he'd like and no one would even notice. Besides I am not the only complaining about this neanderthal. I'll see if we can lodge a collective complaint.
 
maybe you and the other neighbours could first ask him nicely to not burn his waste at all or at least to stick to certain times you agree upon? Maybe he isn't even aware that the smell drifts so far.
It's always good to try finding a compromise first. Starting a war should be the very last ressort because there's no way back to a peaceful coexistence.
 
Huge groups of tourists congregated on a corner with their tour guide, leaving nowhere for local pedestrians to walk. :rolleyes:

Kor
 
locutus101 said:
My new neighbor has lived here for two years, yet each time I open my windows because of the good weather and the fresh air we have around, that ##~\[{{##!!!! is burning something! And something that smells bad! I really hate to do that but next time he fouls up a nice day, I am calling the cops. I am pretty sure that he's violating a few rules and regulations.
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Oh I've lived that. It was burning curry. gross. I was thrilled when they neglected to pay rent and were kicked out.
 
Dimesdan said:
Excuse me please often works.
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Nope.

When there's a couple dozen people all scrunched together in one little spot on the sidewalk, it's patently impossible to clear a path. The only way to get by is to walk out into the street and risk getting hit by a car.

Kor
 
Kor said:
Nope.

When there's a couple dozen people all scrunched together in one little spot on the sidewalk, it's patently impossible to clear a path. The only way to get by is to walk out into the street and risk getting hit by a car.

Kor
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Klingons have a way of getting through even the densest of crowds...;)
 
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