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Post by Boomer Chick on Jul 10, 2004 20:51:55 GMT -5
Pet Peeves, in other words!!! SNORT!!! Thought this might be fun! OK, let's see, drivers who tailgate, especially in the winter! men who whistle for no reason, especially after they see me! neighbors whose dogs bark for no good reason! noisy neighbors who run weird machines and generally just make noise! husband who leaves all the pots and pans when he does the dishes! trying to get cellophane off of CDs! OK, that's all I have, now! Do you have any?
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Post by JerseyBluEyz on Jul 11, 2004 11:26:15 GMT -5
trying to get cellophane off of CDs! That outside wrapper sure stinks! I do know an easy way to get that gummy tape off the top side of the CD. This kid showed me the trick in Sam Goody a few years ago. All you do is CAREFULLY pop off the cover from the bottom tab and lift the cover toward the top tab. Then you can peel away the sticky label in one big piece with the disattached cover. When I think of all the CDs I faught with to get those sticky tabs off! Ha! Another alternative - burn your own CDs. LOLOL!! That's something I'm starting to get into these days.
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Post by Boomer Chick on Jul 11, 2004 14:45:04 GMT -5
Thanks, JBE, for the advice, but am I the only whiner here? The spirit of the thread is to share your pet peeves!!! Where are yours? ? ? Hmmmmmm? And forget about burning my own CD's!!!! I have the program but haven't done squat!!! What's the name of your latest burned CD, JBE? Huh??? LOL!
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Post by KNOWTHIS on Jul 11, 2004 17:20:55 GMT -5
I've got a serious pet peeve of my own! Tennessee drivers!
> Tennessee Motor Handbook (Possibly Georgia also,) > > > > > > > > > New Regulations in the Tennessee Registry of Motor > > > Vehicle's 2004 Handbook: > > > > > > > > > 1. Turn signals will give away your next move. A > > > confident Tennessee Driver avoids using them. > > > > > > > > > 2. Under no circumstance should you maintain a safe > > > distance between you and the car in front of you, > > > because the space will be filled in by somebody else, > > > putting you in an even more dangerous situation. > > > > > > > > > 3. The faster you drive through a red light, the less > > > chance you have of getting hit. > > > > > > > > > 4. WARNING! Never come to a complete stop at a stop > > > sign. No one expects it and it will result in your > > > being rear-ended. > > > > > > > > > 5. Never get in the way of an older car that needs > > > extensive bodywork, especially with PA, NY or Del > > > plates. With no insurance, the other operator probably > > > has nothing to lose. > > > > > > > > > 6. Braking is to be done as hard and late as possible > > > to ensure that your ABS kicks in, giving a vigorous, > > > foot massage as the brake pedal violently pulsates. > > > For those of you without ABS, it's a chance to > > > strengthen your leg muscles. > > > > > > > > > 7. Never pass on the left when you can pass on the > > > right. It's a good way to prepare other drivers > > > entering the highway. > > > > > > 8. Speed limits are arbitrary figures; given only as a suggestion and > > > are not enforceable in Tennessee during rush hour. > > > > > > > > > 9. Just because you're in the left lane and have no > > > room to speed up or move over doesn't mean that a New > > > York driver flashing his high beams behind you doesn't > > > think he can go faster in your spot. > > > > > > > > > 10. Always brake and rubberneck when you see an > > > accident or even someone changing a tire. This is seen > > > as a sign of respect for the victim. > > > > > > > > > 11. Learn to swerve abruptly without signaling. > > > Tennessee is the home of high-speed slalom-driving > > > thanks to the Department of Public Works, which puts > > > potholes in key locations to test drivers' reflexes > > > and keep them alert. > > > > > > > > > 12. It is tradition in Tennessee to honk your horn at > > > cars in front of you that do not move three > > > milliseconds after the light turns green. > > > > > > > > > 13. To avoid injury in the event of a collision or > > > rollover, it is important to exit your vehicle thru > > > the windshield right away. Wearing your seat belt will > > > only impede your hi-velocity escape from danger. > > > > > > > > > 14. Remember that the goal of every Tennessee driver > > > is to get ahead of the pack by whatever means > > > necessary. > > > > > > > > > 15. In Tennessee, 'flipping the bird' is considered a > > > polite salute. This gesture should always be returned. > > > > > > > > > > > > Thank You, > > > > > > The Tennessee Registrar of Motor Vehicles
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Post by Boomer Chick on Jul 11, 2004 18:02:20 GMT -5
Hmmmmmm, that's a fine whine, indeed, KT! Full bodied with a hint of carbon foretaste, an undertone of rage, and a palate-pleasing aftertaste of upolstery and sweat!!! HONK!!!
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