tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post6005932386313488483..comments2023-07-28T03:07:26.414-07:00Comments on Jimmy's Opinion: But Officer It Was PinkJimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00079471254681821763noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-24503288867750169492012-09-25T11:59:14.344-07:002012-09-25T11:59:14.344-07:00Hey Susan, I like what you said "some rights ...Hey Susan, I like what you said "some rights are worth dying for, but the right of way ain't one of 'em" kind of like the person in a parking lot walking out in front of a car, I don't care who has the right of way the car is a whole lot bigger.<br><br>Seeing that car on side of the road getting himself wrote up did give me a feeling of satisfaction :)Jimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11676883070882757501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-14237399345569313462012-09-25T11:55:55.936-07:002012-09-25T11:55:55.936-07:00Yes Sir Jim, other people sure can scare you at ti...Yes Sir Jim, other people sure can scare you at times, the obviously impaired ones seem to never get themselves hurt but can cause others to hurt themselves, it's a good idea to get as far away from them as possible.<br><br>Thank You for adding me to your blogroll I appreciate you.Jimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11676883070882757501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-70943914205523401272012-09-25T11:25:44.340-07:002012-09-25T11:25:44.340-07:00Few things get my dander up when I'm behind th...Few things get my dander up when I'm behind the wheel, but I do say some decidedly unladylike words when I'm sitting at a green light, waiting to make a left hand turn, with a whole string of cars coming from the opposite direction, allegedly coming straight. NONE of them have a blasted turn signal flashing, so I have to wait... but then every darned one of them makes a left hand turn. I don't know why that bugs me so much, but it does. For the most part, my philosophy is that some rights are worth dying for, but the right of way ain't one of 'em. If somebody wants to cut me off or pass me like a bat out of hades, sobeit. But I must confess, in a scenario like you described with the guy acting like a general idiot, zooming around everyone as if he owned the road... if I see that guy on the side of the road with a police car behind him, I get a great deal of satisfaction out of that.Susan Flett Swiderskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-15592805761813757552012-09-25T08:36:28.174-07:002012-09-25T08:36:28.174-07:00About the only time I try to pass other drivers is...About the only time I try to pass other drivers is if they are showing erratic behavior or stupidity. If they're weaving, swerving, or otherwise appear impaired, I try to get beyond them ASAP. Or if they obviously don't have any idea that there is four feet of room on their right side and they brake and swerve five feet to the left every time they pass a parked car. Stuff like that. Otherwise, I think I'm fairly placid as a driver.<br><br>By the way, I see you added me to your blogroll. Thanks! I've returned the favor over at my place.Suldoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07778845367184916684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-41637755905912171172012-09-24T20:46:31.927-07:002012-09-24T20:46:31.927-07:00Sounds like a good plan Jerry :^) too bad more peo...Sounds like a good plan Jerry :^) too bad more people don't have this figured out.Jimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11676883070882757501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-1226681257110161242012-09-24T19:20:11.498-07:002012-09-24T19:20:11.498-07:00I settle in relatively comfortably at 5 mph over t...I settle in relatively comfortably at 5 mph over the speed limit. It is the middle road. I am not cursed at for driving too slow and not provoking attention by zipping past everyone.Jerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04278403041887060649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-84255182919933606472012-09-24T13:17:23.060-07:002012-09-24T13:17:23.060-07:00I wouldn't have a problem with someone passing...I wouldn't have a problem with someone passing me like this in an emergency situation, but an apparent act of aggression just because you can do it like this guy did is uncalled for.<br><br>Yes the car that seems to wait for you to get close before pulling out burns me up too.Jimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11676883070882757501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-90745069084813857752012-09-24T13:14:28.586-07:002012-09-24T13:14:28.586-07:00I was happy to see that car sitting behind a patro...I was happy to see that car sitting behind a patrol car, I figure he was asking for it.<br><br>Conservative is my style of driving too, I was total opposite when I was younger and have a fear of getting myself or family hurt now, I guess with age comes wisdom, with some things anyway Ha HaJimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11676883070882757501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-9772754554622289592012-09-24T13:11:12.081-07:002012-09-24T13:11:12.081-07:00Amen Angelia, how many times have you stopped at a...Amen Angelia, how many times have you stopped at a red light right next to the guy who passed you like a maniac a few miles back Ha HaJimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11676883070882757501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-78143471899140774652012-09-24T13:09:25.312-07:002012-09-24T13:09:25.312-07:00"They can't get us all", but with my..."They can't get us all", but with my luck , they'll get ME. this is why I usually stick with the five over, I have no problem with them passing me as long as they stay off my bumper.Jimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11676883070882757501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-34519438251678232982012-09-24T13:07:31.660-07:002012-09-24T13:07:31.660-07:00Hey Betty, Glad we both made it back from our brea...Hey Betty, Glad we both made it back from our breaks, time to get back to business, the party has now begun :)<br><br>I hate to tell you that your namesake chicken checked out about two weeks ago, she was out best egg layer and for no apparent reason left us for that big chicken coop in the sky, she was one of a kind and the only chicken of ours that actually had a name.Jimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11676883070882757501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-90581014158373297182012-09-24T13:03:39.570-07:002012-09-24T13:03:39.570-07:00I don't understand the need to hurry like this...I don't understand the need to hurry like this myself Bijoux, how much faster do people actually get there by risking their lives like this, not fast enough to make it worth it.Jimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11676883070882757501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-45880966747642202812012-09-24T13:01:56.301-07:002012-09-24T13:01:56.301-07:00Thank You Valerie, I am glad he got himself stoppe...Thank You Valerie, I am glad he got himself stopped rather than wrecked, I would hate to see anyone get themselves killed but many families lose members due to actions just like this.<br><br>That is what Cindy did, slowed down just a bit to make it easier for him to go around, got him off our bumper anyway :^)Jimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11676883070882757501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-90773732654747786462012-09-24T12:58:52.940-07:002012-09-24T12:58:52.940-07:00I have noticed that myself since we moved to CA, i...I have noticed that myself since we moved to CA, it seems the light turns green and the horns begin honking at the same time, I see it as rude and it slows me down more than hurrying me along.<br><br>Watching others bad habits have a tendency to make you more patient, I know this has been a big change for you, and you never know the horn honking may come natural to us one day Ha HaJimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11676883070882757501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-31243299976475376782012-09-24T12:54:38.926-07:002012-09-24T12:54:38.926-07:00Hey Ms. A, I can see that happening, turn on a sid...Hey Ms. A, I can see that happening, turn on a side street to miss the school zone and drive right into another, sometimes it's faster when you just stay on track, especially if you get stopped when you try to go around :)<br><br>I don't worry too much about getting in a hurry anymore, they can pass me if they want I don't mind.Jimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11676883070882757501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-25229588417581965752012-09-24T12:46:36.308-07:002012-09-24T12:46:36.308-07:00I think we have the same situation here, most of o...I think we have the same situation here, most of our family members who work in law enforcement seem to be the ones with the lead feet Ha HaJimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11676883070882757501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-41459060503553748612012-09-24T12:43:02.907-07:002012-09-24T12:43:02.907-07:00I was afraid this driver would end up the way your...I was afraid this driver would end up the way your corvette driver did, he was actually lucky the State Trooper stopped him before he paid dearly with his life.<br><br>Like you I don't worry too much unless they put my familys lives in danger.Jimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11676883070882757501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-72366908396864119542012-09-24T12:40:38.744-07:002012-09-24T12:40:38.744-07:00Hey Ron, The older I get the less I care about dri...Hey Ron, The older I get the less I care about driving, I do love road trips but most times I view from the passenger side :)<br><br>Watching other drivers scare me to death at times, common sense would help a lot of drivers but sad to say that trait is not common anymore.<br><br>Thank You Buddy I appreciate you.Jimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11676883070882757501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-11887248846180200952012-09-24T09:48:30.196-07:002012-09-24T09:48:30.196-07:00I use to go airborne in my youth, but now I know t...I use to go airborne in my youth, but now I know that broken bones hurt and sometimes you die.<br><br>I hate two things: Allowing a person to cut in front of me, and not getting a "wave" from him.<br><br>A car sees me coming, there's no one behind me, and as soon as I get thisclose, they pull out in front of me.<br><br>Stud believes a yellow light is reason to slam on the brakes. I believe Yellow is a courtesy light. <br><br>IF I was driving in an emergency, I would pass you, the car in front of you, and Jesus on a bicycle, with my lights flashing. Otherwise, NO.lotta joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12742978845913126675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-36718795331390056292012-09-24T09:28:30.513-07:002012-09-24T09:28:30.513-07:00I love happy endings :).I personally don't lik...I love happy endings :).<br><br>I personally don't like to drive, but do it out of necessity. Since I became a school crossing guard a year and a half ago, I'm much more aware of my behavior. My driving would probably be considered "conservative", my goal is not to be first, but to see if I can get a gajillion miles out of our cars!Abbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05853360875281742784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-29020615265791078752012-09-24T09:28:07.370-07:002012-09-24T09:28:07.370-07:00I loathe those that pass me when I'm going the...I loathe those that pass me when I'm going the speed limit and they get all upset. Geez. Slow down and smell the pavement. And of course, slow and steady wins the race. :-)Angelia Sims Hardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07651508374785160575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-10750499319431568962012-09-24T09:24:54.180-07:002012-09-24T09:24:54.180-07:00I usually drive 5 mph over....I figure it's wi...I usually drive 5 mph over....I figure it's within the cop's margin of error. On the highway I usually use my cruise control. If someone is going the limit, and I see I'm coming up on them, I'll pass. As long as I can maintain spacing and still go 5 over, I'll fall in line and be happy. If I see a cop and I'm within my 5 mph zone I'll not even bother tapping the brakes. If anyone wants to pass me, they can have at it. <br><br>My big quandry is what do you do when the flow of traffic is going, say, 10 mph over the limit? If you speed up to match them you're in danger of getting a ticket. If you don't speed up you're in danger of getting run over. I always think, " They can't get us all", but with my luck , they'll get ME. <br><br>SLowandslowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08608734222483888884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-71426023848155748942012-09-24T08:18:56.006-07:002012-09-24T08:18:56.006-07:00Jimmy!!!!! You're back!!! I'm back!!!!! ...Jimmy!!!!! You're back!!! I'm back!!!!! Let the party begin! Please tell me my namesake chicken is still around....Bossy Bettyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12568355839499622409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-22724090387986353962012-09-24T04:01:23.416-07:002012-09-24T04:01:23.416-07:00Those sorts drive me nuts. I especially love it w...Those sorts drive me nuts. I especially love it when I'm going 10 mph above speed limit and someone is riding my bumper. What is wrong with people?Bijouxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05788630004051883635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3677172151591739382.post-41993488431984286132012-09-24T03:53:11.092-07:002012-09-24T03:53:11.092-07:00Great post, Jimmy, with amusing undertones to a se...Great post, Jimmy, with amusing undertones to a serious subject.<br><br>'looks like he wanted to be the first one to town' <br><br>..... or the graveyard!<br><br>If someone hassles me like that I feather the brakes enough to make them think I'm slowing or stopping, it usually foxes them :O)<br><br>Here we have an unwritten rule, carry on driving when the lights are on red, especially when someone is stuck in the middle of a junction, waiting to take a right turn.Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.com