February 4, 201114 yr ok so I take the san francisco MUNI every day to work, and then I get on the "f" streetcar. its the "historic" line that runs down the embarcadero. but get this.. the MUNI has a recording read you the stops, right? and there are 5 main underground STOPS downtown.. Van Ness, Civic Center, Powell, Montgomery, and Embarcadero. and YET.. THE LADY ALWAYS SAYS "STATION" after every single damn one of these. Like we dont FREAKING know its a train station. Montgomery Station. ITS NOT EVEN called montgomery station on its signage. Plus.. four total platforms is hardly a STATION... its a STOP! just say MONTGOMERY or POWELL. UGH it drives me crazy every day. nowhere else do they have to say "station" after it. lawdie. I know its kind of petty, but my UO people may be the only ones who understand me.
February 4, 201114 yr You already put that pet peeve out there. And while we're at it, you use too many Meryl Streep pics. Mix it up a little. That's my pet peeve. Now entertain me! and for added emphasis That's better! Someone's gotta make sure you keep your edge.
February 4, 201114 yr You already put that pet peeve out there. And while we're at it, you use too many Meryl Streep pics. Mix it up a little. That's my pet peeve. Now entertain me! and for added emphasis That's better! Someone's gotta make sure you keep your edge. Laaaaaaaaaaawd!
February 5, 201114 yr Got a new one...car buying. My car sh!t the bed and now I have to buy another one. Bah!
February 5, 201114 yr Car found! Mostly intact. Needs cleaned and starts with a screwdriver now. On the plus side, I'm up two Swisher Sweets. Pet Peeve: paying to recover my own stolen car- and having to go to three separate locations to do so.
February 5, 201114 yr Jeez. I had to pay traffic fines, you guys have to buy new cars or recover it. Cars are just a headeache for everyone. That`s why I say all cities should be dense, walkable and have impeccable public transit systems (with a Chopotle every couple of blocks - brought up to the sidewalk of course). It`s funny to me how older people I know who live in the suburbs/exurbs or rural areas say they love to be away from people or that they dream of moving there for that reason yet they`re the first ones to randomly strike up a conversation with strangers everywhere they go; grocery store, Auto Zone. I wonder if that`s just my personal experience or if any of you guys have noticed the same thing.
February 5, 201114 yr Anyone who is against urban, walkable environments should have to deal w/ the nudniks I've been dealing with today. I tokd my wife it would be easier to sell our house, buy a place downtown and I'll get a monthly RTA pass.
February 5, 201114 yr Car found! Mostly intact. Needs cleaned and starts with a screwdriver now. On the plus side, I'm up two Swisher Sweets. Pet Peeve: paying to recover my own stolen car- and having to go to three separate locations to do so. I'm glad you got it back intact. Will your insurance reimburse the recovery cost? I suppose it's less than your deductible, though. :| They'd probably want to keep the Swisher Sweets, anyway. ^I've noticed the same thing. The suburbs and rural areas are lonely. As a kid growing up on a farm five miles from anywhere, I felt really isolated. My bike was my treasured connection with the outside, and Mom would've grounded me until I graduated if she'd found out that I rode it clear to a town more than 20 miles away. She had trouble enough with me riding to the gravel pit five miles away that was the community swimming hole, and then coming home after dark on gravel roads that almost no one used at night.
February 7, 201114 yr Lol Jersey people are crazy. They either sound really mad or really mopey and depressed. I work for Verizon and it cracks me up how folks in Jersey say "vuh-RIGH-zun. People from around Boston are the craziest to me. Every other word is the f word. Hah. "Go F-k ya`self". "f-in retaaad" "Say hi to ya` motha` for me."
February 7, 201114 yr People who wait until the last minute to merge over in a construction zone. A sign says "Right Lane Closed 2 Miles Ahead" and some idiots will wait until the last minute (or 500 feet) to attempt to merge over; then they look at me like I'm the a**hole when I don't let them over. Ughhh! I hate driving.
February 7, 201114 yr Lol Jersey people are crazy. They either sound really mad or really mopey and depressed. I work for Verizon and it cracks me up how folks in Jersey say "vuh-RIGH-zun. People from around Boston are the craziest to me. Every other word is the f word. Hah. "Go F-k ya`self". "f-in retaaad" "Say hi to ya` motha` for me." How much time have you spent around these people or in those areas to make such generalizations?
February 7, 201114 yr Oh man, I hate that. They`re so greedy! Wait until the last minute because they expect someome to let them over at the termination of the lane so they can do whats essentially cutting in line. No one likes a cutter.
February 7, 201114 yr I deal with Jersey folks a lot but not Boston. Of course Boston is a big generalization. I wish people on here would lighten up a bit.
February 7, 201114 yr ^ what exactly do you mean by 'people', hmmmm? Are you referring to homo sapiens? Are you saying I'm a decendant of an ape? The little baby Jesus didn't give us the 10 commandments just so you could say that my ancestors didn't ride the dinosaurs!
February 7, 201114 yr Looks like someone deleted their post directed at me? For the record I wasn`t talking to an imaginary person lol; I only do that when I`m off my meds. AJ I meant "People" in the most offensive way possible (jesus freak!} lol. Honestly I love people from everywhere. I only make fun of them because it`s fascinating to see how different people look, act and talk differently. I always notice it. Like the Indian call center guy I was talking about. "Thank you Da-bit!"
February 7, 201114 yr Looks like someone deleted their post directed at me? For the record I wasn`t talking to an imaginary person lol; I only do that when I`m off my meds. AJ I meant "People" in the most offensive way possible (jesus freak!} lol. Honestly I love people from everywhere. I only make fun of them because it`s fascinating to see how different people look, act and talk differently. I always notice it. Like the Indian call center guy I was talking about. "Thank you Da-bit!" Bah! Heathen! For all you non-believers, I have photgraphic proof of my beliefs!
February 8, 201114 yr Looks like someone deleted their post directed at me? For the record I wasn`t talking to an imaginary person lol; I only do that when I`m off my meds. AJ I meant "People" in the most offensive way possible (jesus freak!} lol. Honestly I love people from everywhere. I only make fun of them because it`s fascinating to see how different people look, act and talk differently. I always notice it. Like the Indian call center guy I was talking about. "Thank you Da-bit!" Bah! Heathen! For all you non-believers, I have photgraphic proof of my beliefs! Yeeehaw! Ride em' Dino cowboy. Indeed.
February 9, 201114 yr I can't stand it when people wear too much cologne or perfume. What are they trying to cover up. Passed this dude on the street that came out of the entrance of my building. A whole trail stank behind him. Sidewalk, vestibule, lobby, and elevator. I'm glad no one in my office is guilty of this.
February 9, 201114 yr I`d rather someone smell like too much cologne than some kind of body odor! I have a great natural scent so I very seldomly wear cologne. I work with a guy who`s breath consistently smells like vomit! I think he suffers from the rare gum disease known as gingivitus. He`s also a J.D. I don`t know how he retains clients. Hell, maybe that`s why he works for us now. Everyone knows though but no one including me.z has the heart to tell him lol. I really don`t want to be the one to say something but I don`t know how long I can put up with it.
February 9, 201114 yr Ooooh, am I f@#$ing hot! I just drove from Mentor (where I work) to Parma to look at a car that I was interested in (used car, mind you). Called and made an appointment this am with the dealer to see it. I show up and the sales guy tells me the owner just took the car and went to lunch. Can I come back later tonight?? B!tch, how much f@#$king time do you think I have in a day? You think I'm just going to drive out here twice in one day because your owner suddenly had an undeniable urge to get a McRib?? I'm really mad because I'm ready to buy, AND I really liked this car. If I liked the test drive, I was ready to whip out the checkbook and buy it right there. Now I can't because I'm a stubborn @sshole and I need to prove a point to someone. G-d@mmit!
February 9, 201114 yr I loathe the car buying process. I did find that when we bought our minivan if your bring two screaming toddlers and a screaming baby with you the back and forth goes a lot faster.
February 9, 201114 yr I'll have to remember that. I don't have any kids of my own, but I probably could borrow a couple of toddlers from my niece. One constantly whines, whimpers, and fusses, and the other runs constantly and pulls, pushes, tugs, and pokes at everything that can be pulled, pushed, tugged, or poked. Turning him loose in the showroom probably would keep the sales manager on the edge of his seat. I could buy him some Lee's Chicken beforehand so he'd leave greasy handprints all over the cars and the showroom windows.
February 10, 201114 yr People at the gym who feel the need to set their wet, snow covered shoes on the benches. Thanks buddy, the brown wet spot on my behind makes it look like I have anal leakage now. Maybe your mother didn't raise you properly, but your shoes go on..... the..... floor!
February 10, 201114 yr I could buy him some Lee's Chicken beforehand so he'd leave greasy handprints all over the cars and the showroom windows. LOL. Now there's a bargaining strategy!
February 13, 201114 yr Here's something that really irkes me and what reminded me is the fact that my sister just bought a puppy from Jack's Aquarium. I HATE the whole friggin supply chain from Puppy Mills to retail stores like Petland or Jack's. You should never buy a dog so expensive that they offer financing (which people often burst into tears right in the store after finding out their credit isn't good enough to get one-how pathetic). Spread word around town that you're looking for a dog to adopt or here's an idea-- GO TO THE POUND! There's so many abused, neglected dogs out there that get put to sleep because they just weren't cute enough, aren't purebred or aren't puppies. Meanwhile people pay thousands for purebred pups that they don't realize are dumb & inbred bc the pedigree doesn't tell you that and they're too ignorant to know champion bloodline means you should have a bunch of champs 1-2 generations back. A lot of people get ripped off buying those dogs. Just save a life and get a dog from the d@mn pound!
February 13, 201114 yr It's kind of like how people only want to adopt newborn babies. I just don't get why people get a dog retail instead of from the pound. Here's how careless people are with dogs. Jack's basically gives you a 3 year warranty on dogs. If in 3 years you realize you can't take care of it, they will take the dog back for you. Here's a crazy idea: PLAN IT OUT and get a dog when you know you can take care of it. Then go to the pound. All you have to do is pay for the shots. If they charge any other fees, it's still going to a great cause. Chances are, you'll get a dog that's already house-broken and if it's a mix-breed it's usually smart and not prone to as many medical conditions. Ever see that show "Animal Police - Detroit"? Man, if that many people are abusing and neglecting their dogs, I'd hate to know how they raised or will raise their kids.
February 13, 201114 yr I think about 80% of the population is unqualified for having a pet. My theory is if you own a pet, there's probably a good chance you are unqualified. It think it's unfortunate that people go to work and leave their pet home alone for almost 10 hours a day. If you have kids or a family member that stays at home with them, then that's perfect, a whole a different story. FYI, I'm not qualified to own a pet. My apartment is only 680 square feet, I live in a highrise, and I'm gone on weekdays between 8:30 a.m and 6:00 pm, and out and about most weekends. It wouldn't be fair to an animal.
February 13, 201114 yr I've known people who had trouble paying their rent and buying groceries or clothes/shoes for their kids, but who kept one or two (sometimes more) big dogs that probably cost as much to feed as a kid. As a landlord I'm mystified by the stupidity of people who think they have to have a dog, and yet expect to be able to rent a very nice place with a tiny or no yard, and think it's unfair that a landlord should either refuse them or want a hefty pet deposit. I've had renters who tried to sneak a pet in, thinking I wouldn't find out. You can't keep a cat away from windowsills! Or they try to claim that they're only sitting their mother's dog while she's on vacation or in the hospital or whatever. I've had renters who tether their dog in the yard and don't pick up after it, even when I've stipulated that they must, and then can't understand why the grass doesn't get cut. Damn, how I hate stepping in something and then not noticing it until I get into my car or walk into my house. One thing on which I'm now completely inflexible is big dogs. I've had too many complaints by neighbors who got the sh!t scared out of them when they walked past my rental place and some bellowing, snarling beast lunges at them on the end of a chain that lets it almost reach the sidewalk. Likewise, if I have to go into the house for a maintenance emergency when no one is home, I don't want to be attacked.
February 14, 201114 yr ^Wait, you mow the lawns at your rentals yourself? My rental houses come with a cheap mower, a gas can, and instructions on how to mow a lawn. (And for winter, a snow shovel and a 50 pound bag of rock salt.) Cats are good - they kill any mice that sneak into the rentals. Dogs, not so useful.
February 14, 201114 yr If I was a landlord, I wouldn't trust my tenants with even watering the grass. (New forum bug, can't get quick reply to work in google chrome)
February 14, 201114 yr Rob, I'm in the same boat! The number of people who call asking if they can rent from me with their 3 dogs or some other completely insane proposal for my unfenced yard.... its amazing! NorthAndre, I half agree with you. Dogs are social animals and need someone around most of the time, at least to keep them entertained most of the time. That's why as a guy living alone I'm fine having cats. They're lovable kitties, but they have no problem sitting home 10-12 hours on their own. Many times I leave for work in the morning and they are asleep on my bed, and when I get home they are doing pretty much the same thing. Maybe goldfish are good for you? :) As for an on topic pet peeve... people who don't understand the concept of closing time! COMEON I want to go home! EDIT: I almost had the same problem with Firefox version 3.6.13, I don't think the quick reply button works properly.
February 14, 201114 yr Hey, landlords can be obnoxious too, lol. When I lived on 8th street, I had a hippie landlord who lived above me and played drums and jazz music at 3am every night! He refused to let Wow! cable drill a single hole in a house that was dumpy anyway and could have used the coaxial outlets. Hah, I remember he had a Salvador Dali mustache and he'd wear clothes from Thrift Stores where he'd purposely leave the colored tags on that were staped to his shirts. God, I'm glad I got out of that lease. We were actuallt pretty good friends but he'd have liked to evict us when he found out we went to Grilled Cheese Night at Bodega without him. He takes stuff personally lol.
February 14, 201114 yr All of the houses I've rented over the years required me to get my own mower and mow the lawn myself.
February 14, 201114 yr If I had a rental property I'd mow the lawn if I didn't live that far away. My grandpa always told me, "If you want something done and done right, do it yourself." There's other benefits too like giving you an excuse to inspect the property and not to mention mowing grass is fun imo.
February 14, 201114 yr My rental property sits on a lot only 12 feet wider than the house, with a small setback and a small yard. My reasons for mowing the grass myself: 1. Many renters are idiots. The rental doesn't have a garage or storage shed, and there's no room on the lot for either. I don't trust a renter to not blow up the house with gasoline stored in the basement, and I don't want them banging up the place bringing the mower up the basement steps. Outside storage, as in chained on the porch, could get me a neighborhood code citation and $75 fine. It would fall on me as property owner, and I'd have difficulty collecting it from the renter. 2. In the past when I agreed to let tenants do lawn care in return for a few bucks off the rent, after a month, at most, the novelty wore off and it didn't get done. I ended up doing it anyway, and got an awful bitch-fight when I tried to adjust the rent accordingly. Again, letting it go unmowed could get me a code citation. 3. One year I hired a guy. He wasn't one of the high-dollar landscape-maintenance guys with the fancy trucks and machinery, just a reliable, handy guy with an old truck who takes care of properties for absentee landlords and banks/lenders holding foreclosures. It cost me $60/month for work I can accomplish with about two hours work/month. Thirty dollars an hour is a pretty good wage for a retiree. 4. See #1 regarding many renters = idiots. I won't provide an electric mower because I'm reasonably confident they'd either destroy the mower or cut the cord to ribbons and electrocute themselves and/or start a fire repairing it incompetently, or all of the above. It's a very decent house, and high in my priority list is trying to keep renters from destroying it. Also high priority is protecting myself as much as possible from liability. 5. I live next door.
February 14, 201114 yr Wow, Rob you live right next door?! Hah! You are a renter's worst nightmare hehe.
February 14, 201114 yr Wow, Rob you live right next door?! Hah! You are a renter's worst nightmare hehe. ... and because I rent through a management company, as long as possible I try to keep the renters from finding out that the old guy next door is their landlord. Not only do I sometimes learn useful things that way, but it helps avoid renters knocking on my door on Sunday night to complain about a leaking faucet in the bathroom. They're supposed to report those to the management company; that's what I pay a commission for. It also avoids drive-by prospective renters from knocking on my door for an impromptu tour of the house, and the management company is much more thorough and hard-nosed about credit reports, background checks, and prior-landlord references than I could be.
February 20, 201114 yr My girlfriend and I took it easy valentines day. We aren't fancy. We just sat down at Argo Coffee and Tea and I helped her study for the bar exam. Everyone around us was dressed up all fancy going to pricey restaurants. So yeah we were both moderately annoyed. Though we both work, we figured there's no sense in spending a ton of money of Valentines
February 20, 201114 yr If Hallmark really wants to make a holiday that people take seriously, they can come up with one where we get the day off work.
Create an account or sign in to comment