tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post7959100756610892567..comments2024-03-24T00:01:00.698-05:00Comments on The New Sixty: ROAD RAGEArkansas Pattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-14333711118310102682011-07-24T14:04:16.300-05:002011-07-24T14:04:16.300-05:00I Wonder Wye,
She probably wasn't even aware o...I Wonder Wye,<br />She probably wasn't even aware of you. Just absorbed in her own life. Heat and the economy really don't help.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-75464299183267802552011-07-23T23:29:37.206-05:002011-07-23T23:29:37.206-05:00Thursday (when it was only 103 out) I put grocerie...Thursday (when it was only 103 out) I put groceries in my car and my cane on the passenger side, and was getting in the driver's seat when this AH young woman apparently decided I was moving too slowly for her and she almost slammed me into my seat as I avoided being sideswiped by her car...as she stalked off I had hoped she'd notice the disabled tag on my plate and have the decency to look embarassed. She didn't -- too preoccupied in her very important life -- it took awhile but I calmed down and remembered no one thinks clearly when it's this hot...I Wonder Wyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15711651118123762132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-45501814152760957812011-07-21T18:08:55.601-05:002011-07-21T18:08:55.601-05:00OOLOH,
Glad you are out of the rat race. I guess t...OOLOH,<br />Glad you are out of the rat race. I guess the hard times have done nothing to improve temperments.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-220281547031141202011-07-21T08:59:02.934-05:002011-07-21T08:59:02.934-05:00I have experienced Road Rage. The traffic here in...I have experienced Road Rage. The traffic here in Los Angeles is HORRIFIC! And often people become very impatient and then end up doing very stupid things....I really have a hard time with that kind of impatience and then anger. THAT makes ME angry.<br />I don't drive anymore so--Thank God--I am not experiencing RR any longer....! Everyone tells me that the traffic is WORSE than ever!!OldLady Of The Hillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02458879772193114892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-9828825824738824852011-07-20T19:59:24.174-05:002011-07-20T19:59:24.174-05:00Linda,
You bet. I was actually glad he took off so...Linda,<br />You bet. I was actually glad he took off so quick. <br /><br />Grayquill,<br /> As satisfying as laughing is seeing them later on down the road, pulled over by a cop. Yes!<br /><br />Kay,<br />Sometimes having more than a ton of metal around some people makes them feel all powerful. Scary.<br /><br /><br />4th Sister,<br />Ha, you are so right about those POS vehicles. They have nothing to lose. <br /><br />Amber,<br />Ha. How nice to have a reputation that scares off the creeps. You go gal.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-25771028933267445992011-07-20T09:54:47.550-05:002011-07-20T09:54:47.550-05:00I guess I'm sort of passive aggressive when ot...I guess I'm sort of passive aggressive when others hack me off about driving. In Texas, it is one of the unwritten rules to not tangle with a little old lady in a Cadillac. We will take you down and you will never know what happened.<br /><br />I have very little trouble with other drivers, but my husband does when he loses his temper. I think that is the key. When you had your faceoff with the jerk both of you were getting anxious. Good luck out there the most dangerous place is a public highway. :)Amber Starhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04084517063365211835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-46240098416087348332011-07-20T08:18:38.444-05:002011-07-20T08:18:38.444-05:00When the massive heat comes to AZ road rage runs r...When the massive heat comes to AZ road rage runs rapid...I did once have a guy throw his little POS truck in reverse and head towards my front end....I was in a cobra and just pulled around and left him in the dust... poor guy he was really mad but never caught me....Sister--Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10376197705851886291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-30984567783598886182011-07-20T03:53:41.302-05:002011-07-20T03:53:41.302-05:00Some people get inside a car and lose their human ...Some people get inside a car and lose their human kindness and dignity. I've heard some horrible stories of people behind the wheel. Stay safe.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461569436322815787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-84355555549411521692011-07-20T01:56:14.547-05:002011-07-20T01:56:14.547-05:00I have been guilty but mostly I am passive - just ...I have been guilty but mostly I am passive - just yesterday a guy flipped me off - I have found laughing at the flipper gives me a bad good feeling. I guess that might be passive aggresive. :OGrayquillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03118855928142920785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-89146128138424268482011-07-19T20:05:50.179-05:002011-07-19T20:05:50.179-05:00I got out of the car once many years ago, but I s...I got out of the car once many years ago, but I sure wouldn't do it today. We live life too fast today, most everyone is short on patience.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-46197466042799481792011-07-19T20:01:13.687-05:002011-07-19T20:01:13.687-05:00LC,
Ha ha, fortunately I still bounce.
Deb,
Hum,...LC,<br />Ha ha, fortunately I still bounce. <br /><br />Deb,<br />Hum, I will have to watch those Walmart drivers. We noticed in Florida that the very best and nicest truckers drove for Publix which is a grocery chain. They were a pleasure. <br /><br />troutbirder,<br />Ha. Since I am a bit shy about the finger, please give the tea party folks one for me also.<br /><br />sue,<br />Aw, hate to hear that it happens down under also. Guess no place is immune.<br /><br />Linda Starr,<br />In the states I have visited or lived in, Florida was the worst for nasty drivers. At least in the urban areas. <br /><br />Barry,<br />They used to sport those bumper stickers in the Sunshine state also. The tourists pay a lot of salaries. <br /><br />robin,<br />It is amazing how quickly things can get out of hand. The only time I use my horn is to warn a dog out of the road. This episode was the very first in seven years here which is why it surprised me so.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-31859185549500894472011-07-19T10:41:24.016-05:002011-07-19T10:41:24.016-05:00I do experience road rage, but I always keep it to...I do experience road rage, but I always keep it to myself. I have driven behind people who I curse up a blue streak, but I NEVER touch the horn. OTOH, I once changed lanes on a highway and didn't see a car coming up, so we narrowly missed each other. That other driver aggressively cut in front of me several times on the road as if to teach me a lesson. It was pretty shocking stuff. People with road rage need to CHILL and keep it to themselves.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-66346442153833253322011-07-19T07:51:40.187-05:002011-07-19T07:51:40.187-05:00Never anything crazy, but yes. And it always seem...Never anything crazy, but yes. And it always seems as though it's the locals in our touristy town that are the problem. I embrace our tourists as the provider of money and jobs to our area. Some of the less logical locals have bumper stickers on their vehicles that read "IF THEY CALL IT TOURIST SEASON, WHY CAN'T WE SHOOT THEM?" I find that one of the most offense and counterproductive displays around here.Barryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04469229581743468376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-9115240832534407002011-07-19T04:06:44.494-05:002011-07-19T04:06:44.494-05:00Sorry about your road rage incident; it can be so ...Sorry about your road rage incident; it can be so disconcerting when it happens.<br /><br />You are not going to believe this I had two incidences on my way from Tarpon Springs yesterday and numerous people sitting on my bumper all day long. One lady almost ran me off the road and another guy whose car was broke down said " you need a bullet in your head" no lie, there are way too many impatient drivers here in Florida and I notice now that I am driving a smaller car they are even worse, perhaps my big white suburban intimidated them and now my small gray car makes them think I should drive faster I have no idea. The woman had kids in her car too - I sped up and pretended to get her license plate number and call it in, I guess I still could, and you know she turned off a short time after that. Unbelieveable and both these people made me mad as a hornet.<br /><br />We can little afford it, but I think we are going to have to get full coverage on the car as someone is surely going to run into us.Linda Starrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04364078667554676592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-16612784275262219792011-07-19T03:25:44.285-05:002011-07-19T03:25:44.285-05:00oh dear yes. I work on the theory of "courtes...oh dear yes. I work on the theory of "courtesy is catching" and get very upset with people who act like that guy - they create very dangerous situations with their impatience.<a href="http://jumpingaground.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Sue </a>Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09715879775216108688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-84871521859481322402011-07-18T21:07:40.495-05:002011-07-18T21:07:40.495-05:00Nope never. I'm strictly a cool and defensive ...Nope never. I'm strictly a cool and defensive driver. However, I have, to my wifes great disappointment, given Tea Party protestors, exersizing their First Amendment rights on street corners in the Big City, the finger. It made me feel better....troutbirderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087811292280881959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-18543248044043135582011-07-18T20:10:58.675-05:002011-07-18T20:10:58.675-05:00It actually scares me a bit...I drive in tons of t...It actually scares me a bit...I drive in tons of traffic 70 miles every day, and see lots of angry people speeding and driving recklessly. I usually just pull into the slower lane and let them pass me by. The most polite drivers I experience are the drivers of Walmart semi's....always doing the speed limit, move left for traffic entering from ramps on the right, and in general, keep a cool head. Who knew??!! And I was one of the folks who didn't want the Distribution Center to come to our town. One of the reasons was the truck traffic...which is really a non issue for us!Deb from WhatsInMyAttichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11126246734744950335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-31410356871016325862011-07-18T19:13:39.490-05:002011-07-18T19:13:39.490-05:00You are more accepting than I am, although I don&#...You are more accepting than I am, although I don't stew. But I am bewildered by fols who would rathere risk their life or someone else's life just so they can arrive somewhere a few seconds sooner.Good post! Hope no injuries from getting knocked off the fence!LChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369350929348290480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-17113252928568901802011-07-18T18:22:03.519-05:002011-07-18T18:22:03.519-05:00Clint,
Good to know I am not alone in this. You ar...Clint,<br />Good to know I am not alone in this. You are right though, you always hear about cars and people getting shot up. Lets both be careful.<br /><br />Ellen,<br />I remember how crazy it was in south Florida. Anything south of Jupiter was scary. Be careful down there. <br /><br />Djan,<br />Isn't that just the best when some idiot gets pulled over. I always wave. <br /><br />LLCool Joe,<br />At least your country isn't armed like ours is. Just about everyone here has a gun. Do be careful Joey. <br /><br />kenju,<br />I would never have pulled into traffic but I was really glad I had an out. I figured he would pull through or we would have had a discussion. <br /><br />Pat,<br />I think I was so startled for in my 7 years here, that is the first unfriendly horn I have heard. I love the manners here. <br /><br />Angie,<br />Now that is funny. I guess that made you the designated cusser:))<br /><br />turquoisemoon,<br />Now that is scary. At least in you car you have some protection. Grocery carts aren't good to hide behind. <br /><br />Blue Ridge Boomer,<br />Oh yes, I so agree about Florida, especially near the coast and south. <br /><br />Manzanita,<br />Oh how I wish I had known that earlier. A friend of mine who reads my blog <br />e-mailed me to tell me her husband actually did that. That is too funny.<br /><br />marciamayo,<br />Thanks. I do believe our chances for a long life go up the more wussy we are.<br /><br />Reader Wil,<br />That was awful and you were all ready upset. He really acted like a jerk. Guess those types don't mellow with age. <br /><br />Betsy,<br />I think what startled me and you was how quickly anger can get out of hand. Today, we do have to be so careful for a lot of people do carry guns. <br /><br />Grandma Yellow Hair.<br />Gosh, I hadn't thought about that. Miss Pearl could get you into all kinds of trouble. Tell her to cool her jets in traffic. At least you are armed and carry a badge. <br /><br />Nitwit,<br />I know what you mean. In Florida, if you go the speed limit on the interstates, you will cause an accident. I am glad rural Arkansas is a little more laid back.<br /><br />fishducky,<br />When I was in Florida it was a lot like LA.<br />That was a priceless comment and I would love for the opportunity to use it, hopefully when I have someone big and bold in the car with me. <br /><br />Linda Myers,<br />Oh my, I was married to one of those also. That is where my extensive swear word knowledge came from.<br /><br />schmidleysscribblin,<br />Yikes, that would make you seek the passive approach. Normally the people here are so polite. This must have been someone from out of state. <br /><br />mumsy,<br />Kids just don't have any fear for themselves and can often cause accidents. You certainly did the right thing. Sure hope they lost their licenses for a while. <br /><br />Stichinby the lake,<br />Hay, we do what gets us through the day. You live in a far busier place than I do.<br /><br />Oregon gifts,<br />I think if I didn't have a way out, I would have gone back to see if he were "trying to get my attention." Glad I wasn't tested. <br /><br />Dr. Kathy,<br />Isn't that odd how some people undergo personality changes when behind a wheel. The timid suddenly become aggressive. You sure can't tell by looking. <br /><br />Barb,<br />Yikes, Now that was double jeopardy and not a bit fair. You know that idiot was enjoying your pain.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-72148527201860779512011-07-18T16:53:27.132-05:002011-07-18T16:53:27.132-05:00Only once have I felt seething anger at the wheel....Only once have I felt seething anger at the wheel. On that occasion, I was so angry at the guy who caused it that I pulled over too quickly to the curb, hit my tire, and caused it to go flat. A timely lesson, but I was still mad as a hornet (now with a flat tire to deal with). I do think pulling over or out of the way is a good policy - just don't hit the curb when you do it.Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04984171407726520584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-88570796185805805042011-07-18T15:46:05.473-05:002011-07-18T15:46:05.473-05:00Patti, I'm so glad you ended up safe! Road rag...Patti, I'm so glad you ended up safe! Road rage can be so dangerous for all concerned. I saw a lot of it in L.A. while commuting on the dreaded 405 (the site of the recent Carmeggedon) but would try to calm myself with deep breaths, peaceful thoughts and soothing music playing during my daily commute. I chose, as much as possible, not to participate. Out here in rural Arizona, the traffic isn't bad at all, but some people's road rage would rival L.A.'s. One of our neighbors -- a very nice guy when he's not behind the wheel -- is the most aggressive, rageful driver I've ever seen when he climbs into his SUV. It's so scary, my husband and I rarely ride with him.Dr. Kathy McCoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02903015507894951725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-54914191092198538502011-07-18T15:34:22.775-05:002011-07-18T15:34:22.775-05:00Hi Patti,
I'm like you, and I pull over to le...Hi Patti,<br /><br />I'm like you, and I pull over to let crazies pass me when possible. Glad that parking lot was an option.<br /><br />I have gotten angry at others for putting the rest of us in danger ... we have a lot of highway travel where we live, and people just go too fast, especially on the snow and ice during the winter.<br /><br />I am waiting to be the first on the scene of the idiot who passes us at 85 from California, because "Hell, I have 4 wheel drive!" and then crashes, taking out innocents. Well, sorry, 4 wheel drive doesn't help you on ice, dude. I imagine myself pulling up, calling 911 and saying, "You stupid SOB!" Instead of the usual, oh, are you okay?<br /><br />Glad you are safe; hope your hot weather breaks soon.<br /><br />Take care,<br /><br />Kathy M.Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07171271956883698673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-63571495803019330312011-07-18T14:30:42.335-05:002011-07-18T14:30:42.335-05:00When someone behind me honks I tend to sit there l...When someone behind me honks I tend to sit there longer than necessary. And when the person behind me tailgates I tend to slow down. Passive aggressive behavior might not be becoming but it suits me. :) blessings, marleneStitchinByTheLakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04501479854150315011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-21045672043039109282011-07-18T14:25:58.093-05:002011-07-18T14:25:58.093-05:00I am a defensive driver and try to be courteous al...I am a defensive driver and try to be courteous always. I have had road rage a few times while traveling to another state to visit family. A few truck drivers have brought my blood temps up a few times. <br /><br />The only time I acted on my road rage though was years ago when some teenage boys were following me as I was taking the kids to school. <br /><br />They would come up real fast to the back of my car with tires squealing and stop just before hitting my bumper. I let them get by with it for a few times before I stopped in the middle of the road, got out and let them know they had better stop or I would throw on my brakes, let them rear end me and then they could deal with the police. I told them more but will not go into it here on your blog.<br /><br />They stayed behind me driving sensible for awhile after that. Then they passed me on the wrong side driving on the shoulder of the road.<br /><br />They went through a church parking lot and across the lawn of the church slinging grass and dirt everywhere and then drove back on to the road two cars in front of me.<br /><br />I reported them to the school and they notified the authorities. <br /><br />I think we all at some time or another may have had at least mild road rage. <br /><br />I would never get out of my car to talk to anyone now days...too dangerous and too many guns,ball bats and knives out there now. <br /><br />HugsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-73048432013800579162011-07-18T14:14:59.248-05:002011-07-18T14:14:59.248-05:00Fences are great places to perch as long as you do...Fences are great places to perch as long as you don't have a bird sitting on a telephone wire overhead. <br /><br />As I no longer commute every day I do not experience real road rage. Besides, every other driver in VA has a gun in his glove compartment, just like "LA Story" with Steve Martin (the film).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com