Ain't Nobody Here Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 .... you think of a retort after the event . I was driving down my own street yesterday past some parked cars (admittedly on my side of the street) and a bloke in a big jeepy thing was coming the other way. He was so far away that I guaged I'd have plenty of time to pass the cars (we have speed bumps and "a 20's plenty" rule). But no, he drove at well over 30 and reached the cars I was passing .... and kept on coming . I had to pull into a small gap and he stopped and wound down his window. When I did the same he said "Have you passed your driving test? GIVE WAY". My reply was short and succinct (and unrepeatable on a family forum ) but after the event I was seething and thinking of all the things I could've said . Why didn't I say "Yes, but you obviously haven't as you were breaking the speed limit." He was a middle aged bearded "gentleman" - nice to know that such a charming person lives in my estate . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Oooh!! I'm brilliant at retorts.......usually at four in the morning..... How annoying for you!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 That makes me so angry!! We have a 20 mile an hour and speed humps on my estate. I ALWAYS honour it, as you often see children playing and I have frequently seen them run into the road after footballs etc. However, I constantly get some idiot up my backside trying to time trial for the Monaco Grand Prix!!! More often than not, its someone with kids in the car Whats their logic here, is it "Well I know my kids are safe, who cares about the rest" or what? It makes my blood boil This coming from someone who has no children, just a bit of public decency and common sense! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 he's the sort to have seen you coming and sped up.... If you see him again give him a wave I once told a lorry driver off for parking on a dead bend, because I was driving my kids home and went round this bend probably at about 20 mph as you really couldn't take it any faster and there blocking my path was this stupid scaffolding lorry! I wouldn't have minded but there were plenty of safer options for him to choose! I got out and let them have it! They were like and my kids were like I got back in the car, apologised to my kids and went home and cooked tea! Now.... I dont normally do this kind of thing...much... but earlier in the week a man and his kids had been killed by a dangerous driver and I just flipped my lid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 I was in a ten items or less queue once and the lady in front of me had a trolley full, I pointed out the sign and she replied rudely that she could read So I asked her if she could count Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 I was in a ten items or less queue once and the lady in front of me had a trolley full, I pointed out the sign and she replied rudely that she could read So I asked her if she could count Well done. Like the others, I would have thought of that one about half an hour later! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 I was in a ten items or less queue once and the lady in front of me had a trolley full, I pointed out the sign and she replied rudely that she could read So I asked her if she could count Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 we get really grumpy people in out supermarket too, I was trying to reach something off a top shelf, being 5" 1' it can be difficult & this old chap shoved me out of the way & shouted get out of my way you are blocking the aisle & stomped off. I was in total shock & didn't say anything, probley just as well wasn't likely to be polite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 I was in a ten items or less queue once and the lady in front of me had a trolley full, I pointed out the sign and she replied rudely that she could read So I asked her if she could count Fabulous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutrix Farmers Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Have to confess that I have little time or patience for people who drive "big jeepy things" in an urban area. They invariably drive very agreesively and are very uncourteous (or is that just the ones I encounter in Thanet??) On a supermarket front - I hate it on Saturday morning that Tesco (and any other supermarket I happen to go to for that matter) is full of pensioners, who have all week to shop when I'm at work!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Have to confess that I have little time or patience for people who drive "big jeepy things" in an urban area. They invariably drive very agreesively and are very uncourteous (or is that just the ones I encounter in Thanet??) On a supermarket front - I hate it on Saturday morning that Tesco (and any other supermarket I happen to go to for that matter) is full of pensioners, who have all week to shop when I'm at work!!!!!!! that would be no fun them would it , I've promised myself that when I am that age I won't be grumpy, bash people with my trolly, jump the queue or pretend that I'm deaf, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 and another favourite rant????/ Mother and child parking bays......... My brother in law was in safeways carpark(as was) and he went up to a woman who was parked in a mother and child bay without a child and with his dead pan face acted all concerned and offered to "help her look for it"...........she was a bit bemused and asked what - "your child" he said and walked off! Priceless! Louise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 we get really grumpy people in out supermarket too, I was trying to reach something off a top shelf, being 5" 1' it can be difficult & this old chap shoved me out of the way & shouted get out of my way you are blocking the aisle & stomped off. I was in total shock & didn't say anything, probley just as well wasn't likely to be polite Unfortunately age doesn't always bring manners! Lousie PS - at 4'11" - I can sympathise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 and another favourite rant????/ Mother and child parking bays......... My brother in law was in safeways carpark(as was) and he went up to a woman who was parked in a mother and child bay without a child and with his dead pan face acted all concerned and offered to "help her look for it"...........she was a bit bemused and asked what - "your child" he said and walked off! Priceless! Louise Can I take you all to my local shopping centre? we could have an omleteers mission and post it all on utube Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 I was in a ten items or less queue once and the lady in front of me had a trolley full, I pointed out the sign and she replied rudely that she could read So I asked her if she could count I like your style! *thumbs up* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 I was in a ten items or less queue once and the lady in front of me had a trolley full, I pointed out the sign and she replied rudely that she could read So I asked her if she could count Brilliant! I wish I was brave enough to say something. I was outside the hospital waiting for my OH to pick my YD and myself up. A woman comes out to have a ciggie. She stands there, next to an air out vent (nice and warm on a cold wet day, which it was). After she goes back in I said to my YD 'do you think the sign needs to be bigger?' as there was a HUGE sign outside the doors in a you-just-can't-miss-it spot telling smokers to smoke in the smoking shelter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 I never think of clever things to say until about 2 days later, not when I'm angry. It seems to stop my brain working. It's so frustrating isn't it? . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted June 20, 2009 Author Share Posted June 20, 2009 I've just thought of another retort (albeit 2 days later ). Him: "Have you passed your driving test? GIVE WAY!" Me: "Yes, but you obviously failed your test at Charm School." What do you think . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Excellent ANH! I was waiting to turn out of my local supermarket car park the other day when a woman drove past, part-eaten apple in one hand and mobile phone in the other hand chatting away She was driving past the front of the shop where there are always people walking out without looking. I beeped her and did a mobile phone gesture (nothing rude, honest!) and she just shrugged her shoulders, gave me a patronising smile, and carried on... ....so I followed her out of the car park with my horn blaring until she got off the phone. Childish I know, but it made me feel better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickencrazy1 Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 when people lend you money for no reason and then 1 year later they ask for the money back!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
