Pet Peeves
i’ve been thinking about my biggest pet peeves while on the road tonight. I have an intolerance for tailgaters, both the ones who follow me and the trucks that ride the bumpers of the cars. My truck only goes 61 m.p.h and riding my butt will not make me go faster or save someone gas by drafting like some NASCAR driver. It just gets on my nerves, I’ve seen some horrendous accidents caused by tailgating and I don’t want to see another. The other thing is distracted drivers, either drinking and driving, eating, texting, aruging with kids or spouses, putting on makeup. reading papers, talking on the phone without a hands free device or working on a laptop, when you get behind the wheel folks need to realize they are responsible for not only the lives of their pasengers but the other people on the road they effect. I myself will cut conversations short when I feel it is too dangerous to talk, just ask Dibear, my mom. Anyway, I know this is a rant of sorts and not all poeple are dumbass drivers, I have been on the road for 14 years and have logged over a million safe miles and I did’nt get there by being stupid, of course now I have mentioned that I’ll probably get in a fender bender. Well, as we head into Memorial day weekend all I’m asking is to be safe, I’ve met some real cool folks through blogland and I would hate to hear anyone got hurt. Hava great weekend and show all your support to the fallen heros of our military and those of our allies.
Later…Ed
May 22, 2009 at 3:25 am
Hi hun,
You are so right about people almost inviting an accident. Don’t worry, you have the love of all your bloggers surrounding your cab and keeping you safe
This weekend is quite an emotional one for many. Lets all send our love, light & blessings to surround anyone who has been or who is currently involved in a conflict and their families. To the ones who have fallen we owe a great debt and their sacrifice must always be honoured by remembering them.
Keep safe,
Sue
May 22, 2009 at 5:04 am
Sue said it all Man!
May 22, 2009 at 6:40 am
Well said Ed. Also remember to hang out your flag to honor our troops.
May 22, 2009 at 6:55 am
Amen! To it all, including hanging up your flags…properly.
May 22, 2009 at 7:58 am
I’ll second what Sue said!! Hope you have a safe and fun weekend!!
May 22, 2009 at 8:10 am
Well said Mr. Trucker! You see a lot out there on the highways and I for one really do appreciate what you do – truck drivers hold a special place in my heart as do our vets and all who serve and have served our country and our allies. Keep up the good work.
May 22, 2009 at 8:36 am
Hear, hear! Good post!
May 22, 2009 at 10:05 am
For those who don’t already know, Mr. Trucker served his country for 7 years. Don’t forget to wear your fatigues and boonie hat on Monday Ed.
:)
May 22, 2009 at 10:10 am
Your peeves are always well founded, my friend… And to you “Thank You, for the time you gave to serve our nation and protect my family”
May 23, 2009 at 6:37 am
I totally agree… one thing for me if I were an over the road trucker would be these very… ummm… smart people who pull right out in front of you! We would get semi loads of hay and have an 18 wheeler that picks up our milk. So trust me, I hear ya!!
have a safe week end!!!
May 23, 2009 at 8:39 pm
Great post…….be safe!
May 23, 2009 at 10:41 pm
LOL I totally agree with you! My mother was a truck driver for years and years and she always had dumbass drivers around her! I have always said I have no tolerance for stupid people and I have always wanted to write a book on my own pet peeves, I just figured that no one would read it but me!!!! ;}
Anyways, have a great and SAFE weekend!!
Wish you all the luck with the four wheelers!
May 25, 2009 at 4:55 pm
You definitely aren’t alone and are preaching to the choir on this one. Safe travels!