tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-807108710807890984.post1911812883839940831..comments2024-01-14T02:19:58.938-08:00Comments on livelife365: Is It Just Me?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06619996824958462393noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-807108710807890984.post-8413867089293922322008-09-17T01:42:00.000-07:002008-09-17T01:42:00.000-07:00Reg fife--thanks! Will take a visit and check it ...Reg fife--thanks! Will take a visit and check it out...<BR/><BR/>jane--Glad you enjoyed it<BR/><BR/>anna--all I can say is: aaaarrrrggggghhhh!<BR/><BR/>passionategreen--if you look like that huge green guy on your avatar, then I pity the fool who chats on his cell while you're trying to enjoy your dinner...yikes!<BR/><BR/>getsmargal--I totally agree with you--loud talkers, with or without cell, are just as bad. May I just add: what is wrong with some people?<BR/><BR/>goddess--right with ya on those loud, bass-driven cars!<BR/><BR/><BR/>thanks for all the great comments!!<BR/><BR/>peace,<BR/><BR/>mikeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06619996824958462393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-807108710807890984.post-74956444016540349382008-09-16T11:42:00.000-07:002008-09-16T11:42:00.000-07:00My favorite suggestion for slowing down speeders o...My favorite suggestion for slowing down speeders on a residential road is the old novelty police siren. When that thing goes off, they instinctively slow way down. Of course, you've got to be there to catch them at it. <BR/><BR/>As for my pet peeve, I've got all the usual ones, but can I add this? Cars that roll through the neighborhood with their radio cranked and the bass jacked up so high that the windows rattle.Goddesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01469154981286184462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-807108710807890984.post-74354934407906071332008-09-16T11:07:00.000-07:002008-09-16T11:07:00.000-07:00Great post and I am with you on the Indy racers in...Great post and I am with you on the Indy racers in your neighborhood...just ridiculous and dangerous! <BR/><BR/>Now on the cell phone thing, I am going to be in the minority here-and before people want to tar and feather me, hear me out. I have a problem with loud inappropriate talkers not cell phone talkers. What is the difference really if you are sitting next to someone who is talking to a live person or on the phone when the conversation is intrusive it is just that? <BR/><BR/>Just my take on it...like I said great post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-807108710807890984.post-86584403294501445212008-09-16T10:41:00.000-07:002008-09-16T10:41:00.000-07:00I vote for c)hog-tied and forced to watch as you d...I vote for c)hog-tied and forced to watch as you delete the memory from their iPhone. I'm definitely going to do that next time I'm in public and someone starts talking on their phone nearby. Will send pictures. (Not from my phone, though ... I'll wait until I get home.) :-pAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-807108710807890984.post-32262024482691758202008-09-16T10:17:00.000-07:002008-09-16T10:17:00.000-07:00Our particular speed racer likes to not only race ...Our particular speed racer likes to not only race up and down the street in his car, but also his ATV (this being highly illegal)and his motorcycle. If you attempt to call the cops, he conveniently disappears...they have a scanner, so he is never caught in the act!<BR/><BR/>As for the cell phones...it is annoying when you're trying to enjoy your meal, but it's also a real pain in the behind when you're trying to wait on them!!Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10503148560467118087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-807108710807890984.post-69382512719798519512008-09-15T12:04:00.000-07:002008-09-15T12:04:00.000-07:00I've nominated you for the "I Love Your Blog" awar...I've nominated you for the "I Love Your Blog" award! If you want to join in, pass this award along to 7other blogs and link to them on yours.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-807108710807890984.post-36358814470037449862008-09-15T02:03:00.000-07:002008-09-15T02:03:00.000-07:00Jena--glad you found humor in my plight...actually...Jena--glad you found humor in my plight...actually, I was going for laughs about a touchy subject<BR/><BR/>Debo hobo--so true...we need to look past self, at times<BR/><BR/>groundedfitness--sounds like moving may be your best bet<BR/><BR/>brenda--you mean, it's not all about me? Doh!<BR/><BR/>fitness diva--wow, cool, thanks for the award! Enjoy your day too!<BR/><BR/>tahimbo--maybe ask them to return to their alien planet? Man, wish the cops would sit and wait in my neighborhood, I would really like that...<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>peace,<BR/><BR/>mikeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06619996824958462393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-807108710807890984.post-17946229139539749552008-09-14T11:24:00.000-07:002008-09-14T11:24:00.000-07:00This was Spot-On. I have encountered this alien li...This was Spot-On. I have encountered this alien life-form on many occasions and I feel that they should be eliminated. They have no regard for anyone but themselves. They are selfish and arrogant. I have no interest on what they are talking about and, if I may go out on a limb here, don't believe anyone else in a five-block radius is interested as well. As for the speeders, we get them all the time too. What I love, is when the police are sitting down the street and nab them...oh, that makes my day:)tahtimbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08597025991965701257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-807108710807890984.post-76244107801930950162008-09-14T11:22:00.001-07:002008-09-14T11:22:00.001-07:00Hey, Mike...Just want to let you know that you are...Hey, Mike...<BR/><BR/>Just want to let you know that you are one of the blogs I chose to receive the Brillante Award.<BR/><BR/>Stop by my blog when you get a chance, and if you like, you can pick it up. <BR/>I know you've done the award thing a few times before, so don't feel obligated to pick yet another 7 people! lol <BR/><BR/>Hope you are enjoying your day! ;)The Fitness Divahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07616336355234339736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-807108710807890984.post-23251573764861676792008-09-14T11:22:00.000-07:002008-09-14T11:22:00.000-07:00I'm with Daisy. We all need to be more mindful of ...I'm with Daisy. We all need to be more mindful of others. It came as quite a shock to me when -- at age five -- I had to learn, it's not all about ME! Sometimes I think our society has regressed to just that age and needs to be reminded this same lesson!Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16284140554445462441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-807108710807890984.post-3856871018903349042008-09-14T10:24:00.000-07:002008-09-14T10:24:00.000-07:00I live next to a middle school, so during school h...I live next to a middle school, so during school hours both sides of the street are full of parked cars, leaving only one lane for traffic. My favorite is when people play chicken with you and then throw up their hands and yell when IM BLOCKED IN AND HAVE NO WHERE TO GO. there are roundabouts to slow people down, but instead of going around them, the cut the opposite direction, and then again yell when they almost hit me head on. i need to move.<BR/><BR/>Kelly Turner<BR/>www.groundedfitness.comGroundedFitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263915889567957950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-807108710807890984.post-7875961586601554092008-09-14T05:24:00.000-07:002008-09-14T05:24:00.000-07:00I can relate on all of these. Some folks are so t...I can relate on all of these. Some folks are so tied up in there own lives they never think they could possibly be disturbing anyone else.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-807108710807890984.post-40412163764883609832008-09-14T05:00:00.000-07:002008-09-14T05:00:00.000-07:00That was funny Mike, I had to laugh at the end,and...That was funny Mike, I had to laugh at the end,and I had thought you'll castigate the violators severely....(smiles).<BR/><BR/>Thanks for that interesting post, Cheers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-807108710807890984.post-66722095678223748882008-09-14T03:23:00.000-07:002008-09-14T03:23:00.000-07:00Urban Panther--tossing balls, yeah, that would wor...Urban Panther--tossing balls, yeah, that would work...water balloons would be better<BR/><BR/>Ms. O.D.--hard to imagine, but, sadly, not that hard...glad there were no fisticuffs<BR/><BR/>Lux--won't get mom going, but how about you, Lux? Any cat peeves?<BR/><BR/>Paul--we discussed a speedbump, but they are a pain...I still like my stocks and public humiliation idea, just gotta catch 'em<BR/><BR/>Neferiti--it kind of FELT like you were in the room with me...<BR/><BR/>Catatonic Kid--we have one of those roundabouts and they are worthless...but you get a gold star for mentioning my Turducken reference (this was supposed to be a tongue in cheek kind of humorous post, but I think I've touched a nerve with this topic)<BR/><BR/>John--your wife sounds like a pistol...a water pistol!<BR/><BR/>Daisy--I agree, kiddo...why can't people be more like cats?<BR/><BR/>Debbie--deep breaths, one, two, three...exhale...<BR/><BR/>Wayne--sounds like we have ourselves a Laugh-in fan...sweet bippy, cool!<BR/><BR/>Faisal--what can we do? Sick John's wife on them!<BR/><BR/>DanO--I will check it out, thanks, man.<BR/><BR/>Eric--texting while driving...what next? Playing the piano?<BR/><BR/>Karen/Gerard--I grew up in New England half my life, out here in California for 25 years, but always remained a Sox fan. GO SOX!!! Paul agrees...<BR/><BR/>Leo--nice blog, Leo...check it out!<BR/><BR/>Lanceman--join the club...<BR/><BR/><BR/>peace,<BR/><BR/>MikeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06619996824958462393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-807108710807890984.post-87565704466407144442008-09-14T02:30:00.000-07:002008-09-14T02:30:00.000-07:00It's not just you....It's me too...It's not just you....<BR/><BR/><BR/>It's me too...Lancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12347642337022150880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-807108710807890984.post-15894508400340043112008-09-14T02:01:00.000-07:002008-09-14T02:01:00.000-07:00Thanks!I added yours too now... :)Thanks!<BR/>I added yours too now... :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-807108710807890984.post-61069710337797754572008-09-13T14:18:00.000-07:002008-09-13T14:18:00.000-07:00Crazy drivers like that need to get their car take...Crazy drivers like that need to get their car taken away!<BR/><BR/>People seem to totally forget about being courteous with a cell phone in hand. Talking on one at a table in a restaurant is very rude to everyone around. <BR/><BR/>On the bus, although it is public, I only use mine very briefly just to let my husband know I'm almost to the bus stop so he knows when to leave the house. If buses ran on time consistently, this wouldn't be necessary, but they don't. Well, come to think of it, mine has been pretty consistent lately on the return trip. Anyway, then there are others who carry on long conversations for everyone on the bus to hear.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, Go Red Sox! Interesting that you are a Red Sox fan but live in California. My husband is a Boston fan living in Ohio.Karen and Gerardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15234935499886839237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-807108710807890984.post-73911123855200401352008-09-13T14:02:00.000-07:002008-09-13T14:02:00.000-07:00You certainly are not alone. I have a number of s...You certainly are not alone. I have a number of similar pet peeves, and the speeding takes the top. I have been tempted to throw things, but thought better of it at the last minute. Our street is about 1/4 mile, and the speeds get seriously ridiculous.<BR/><BR/>As for the cell phone, what about texting while their driving, how stupid.Eric S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13214969358950690069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-807108710807890984.post-91203240805328651982008-09-13T12:44:00.000-07:002008-09-13T12:44:00.000-07:00If you haven't seen it, this might appeal:http://w...If you haven't seen it, this might appeal:<BR/><BR/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21lOpV5c2OQDanOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02436769211339378009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-807108710807890984.post-33509449605577878352008-09-13T11:54:00.000-07:002008-09-13T11:54:00.000-07:00Nah! Its not just you pal. I hate people who drive...Nah! Its not just you pal. I hate people who drives recklessly and speeding at the wrong place especially our neighborhood! I just accept them as brainless creature. They could hit kids who playing around the neighborhood or pets that happily running here and there. If they really need to show their speed… go to the race circuit! <BR/><BR/>About talking loud on cell phone it always happen in my country too. I accept he/she is talking to someone deaf (or he might be deaf too?). <BR/><BR/>It’s really irritating when these peoples are around you!Faisal Admarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10670555138520564356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-807108710807890984.post-57948121339884304962008-09-13T11:14:00.000-07:002008-09-13T11:14:00.000-07:00I hear car screeching down our street from time to...I hear car screeching down our street from time to time. If'n I'm lucky enough to be outside, you can bet your sweet bippy that I'll be tossing a few rocks their way when they pass. I'm antagonistic like that sometimes, but they really don't need to be speeding down my street and putting people in jeopardy either.<BR/><BR/>It's not just you friend.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-807108710807890984.post-2948788040713153182008-09-13T11:13:00.000-07:002008-09-13T11:13:00.000-07:00Clearly, it is not just you!I live on a Cul de sac...Clearly, it is not just you!<BR/><BR/>I live on a Cul de sac, near the end. Why does anyone need to race down to take the turn? Children play on our streets!<BR/><BR/>Loud music that hurts my body coming from their vehicles.<BR/><BR/>Breathing now, letting this go......Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15059528663560612371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-807108710807890984.post-32199669339924398302008-09-13T05:53:00.000-07:002008-09-13T05:53:00.000-07:00I think everyone needs to just have more manners a...I think everyone needs to just have more manners and stop being so rude. I do not mean manners like which fork to use for which course, but just common decency and consideration for others.Daisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00412703583921658038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-807108710807890984.post-54105405072290686352008-09-13T04:26:00.000-07:002008-09-13T04:26:00.000-07:00No, it's not just you my friend. We live in a quie...No, it's not just you my friend. We live in a quiet neighborhood, as well, with the exception of the occasional jerk who zooms by completely ignoring the 25 MPH signs. I have developed a nasty habit of screaming "Slow Down" when disturbed, while tending to my yard. My wife on the other hand, handled the situation in a slightly more direct manner a couple of summers ago. She was in the front yard, minding her own business, when a car streaked by at 40+ MPH. She did a kind of double take and continued watering the flowers. Pass number two and she yelled "Hey slow down". A few minutes later my wife caught this sub-human approaching out of the corner of her eye. What happened next, I don't recommend anyone try at home. My wife is a professional "freak". Which I mean in the most endearing way. :) She firmly gripped the water "gun" in her left hand, switched the dial to "cannon" with her right hand. Almost instinctively, she raised her arms, taking aim where the car would pass. I tried to say something like "Hey honey, what are you...." But couldn't get it out in time. As he flew by, she let him have it with a steady flow of ice cold well water from her new found anti-speeder bazooka. All the while yelling "SLOW DOWN!!!" Good idea? Probably not. Effective? You bet! He immediately slowed, without stopping. He glared at her over his shoulder in what looked like total disbelief for a few seconds. He then slowly pulled away at about 15 MPH, finger waving in the air. We continue to laugh about that one to this day!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing your pet peeves. Great post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-807108710807890984.post-35632800973851413692008-09-13T01:43:00.000-07:002008-09-13T01:43:00.000-07:00Definitely not just you. They keep installing roun...Definitely not just you. They keep installing roundabouts near me to try and get people to stop speeding like that. Doesn't work, of course. <BR/><BR/>Oh, and the cell phones! Just turn the dang thing off! How hard is that? Seriously? Bah. <BR/><BR/>Thank you for introducing me to the concept of a Turducken. Wow. Curiouser and curiouser. LolCatatonic Kidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06176607587497229541noreply@blogger.com