Okay, so this is what I don't get. You know the brouhaha on ML about zipper merging and USING ALL THE LANES!? But then we are just supposed to leave the left lane free for passing all the time? I will drive in the left lane, but a) I routinely go above the speed limit, lol; and b) I will move if over someone behind me wants to go faster than I am going.
eta: also, the interstate that runs by Tallahassee is only 2 lanes each way. I mean, I drive the same way on bigger highways, but I just thought someone might enjoy that factoid.
I drive over the speed limit in the left lane, but once there is an opening in the middle (or right) lane, I move over and keep my speed. If I then catch up behind someone I move back over into the left lane to pass them.
I think everyones a winner is fine for little kids who don't really "get it" yet. But for older kids? no. Everyone is NOT a winner and you have to learn that. Otherwise how would you even truly know what you are good at?!
We had our first ever spelling bee at my school last month. I was amazed at the number of third graders crying hysterically when they were out. No sympathy! Sorry you spelled the word wrong. Be happy for the winner and shut up.
I won the spelling bee at my school in 7th and 8th grade.
Okay, so this is what I don't get. You know the brouhaha on ML about zipper merging and USING ALL THE LANES!? But then we are just supposed to leave the left lane free for passing all the time? I will drive in the left lane, but a) I routinely go above the speed limit, lol; and b) I will move if over someone behind me wants to go faster than I am going.
eta: also, the interstate that runs by Tallahassee is only 2 lanes each way. I mean, I drive the same way on bigger highways, but I just thought someone might enjoy that factoid.
I drive over the speed limit in the left lane, but once there is an opening in the middle (or right) lane, I move over and keep my speed. If I then catch up behind someone I move back over into the left lane to pass them.
This is what I do too. I get annoyed when I am riding with friends and they just travel in the left lane. I want to yell at them to move over. But then we probably wouldn't be friends anymore.
We also have a law that says if your wipers are on so must your headlights. No one abides by that law. The assholes don't realize that it is for others to see YOU not for you to see. Don't get me started on the jerk that was on the expressway at 9 pm without lights on (no daytime lights either).
They may have been driving a rental car and not realized it! My husband has done this.
Post by musiclover on Jun 27, 2013 11:50:32 GMT -5
DH pulled a fuse onece in my car in order to bandaid a daytime running light issue we were having. I made it all the way from NY back to MA ( 3 hours) and I get pulled over a mile from my home....apparently that fuse he pulled also took out our headlights. oops, it had just gotten dark so we had no idea. Luckily we explained and he let us go.
This is what I do too. I get annoyed when I am riding with friends and they just travel in the left lane. I want to yell at them to move over. But then we probably wouldn't be friends anymore.
If the left lane is open and there is no one coming up behind me, I just don't see the point of all that moving around.
I mainly do it because I figure cops are more closely watching the left lane and I am usually going 10-15 mph over the speed limit lol.
I lost the spelling bee with the word "squirrel". You can bet your ass I cried, too. I do agree though, not everybody can win and healthy competition is good for kids. I was never competitive and often didn't participate in certain things because I knew I sucked and just didn't want to try. Alex is the opposite of that and has tons of trophies and "accomplishments" etc. if he wasn't best at something he just kept trying till he was. I hope Silas takes after him in that way and won't be a sore loser like me.
If the left lane is open and there is no one coming up behind me, I just don't see the point of all that moving around.
I mainly do it because I figure cops are more closely watching the left lane and I am usually going 10-15 mph over the speed limit lol.
That's a good point. I mainly meant though that they just travelled there whether or not there were people behind them or not. They figured people would just go around them.
I used cruise control for the first time last week and I really did not like it. I felt like I was on high alert the whole time, scared that the car would just stop going, or go faster on its own. I couldn't figure out what to do with my foot, I just hovered the brakes the whole time. No more cruise control for me. Also, I have only ever zipper merged as that was how I was taught. I get pissed when I see people holding up the merge lane. That's what the long lane is for! Get up to speed and get yer ass in dammit! I do know that not everyone knows this or does it, so I am very cautious while merging.
I used cruise control for the first time last week and I really did not like it. I felt like I was on high alert the whole time, scared that the car would just stop going, or go faster on its own. I couldn't figure out what to do with my foot, I just hovered the brakes the whole time. No more cruise control for me. Also, I have only ever zipper merged as that was how I was taught. I get pissed when I see people holding up the merge lane. That's what the long lane is for! Get up to speed and get yer ass in dammit! I do know that not everyone knows this or does it, so I am very cautious while merging.
I love cruise control, but its super dangerous for me. I do stupid stuff to try to prevent putting on the brakes and lowering my speed.
Post by sunshineluv on Jun 27, 2013 12:03:59 GMT -5
My stepdad who never rants, posted a rant on Facebook about some cars zipper merging while he patiently waited the 3 hours. I laughed but only replied something about sorry he got stuck in traffic.
But really, I turn them on all the time b/c I am afraid I will forget if it isn't just routine.
I do this too. My car before this one would automatically turn them on when it got dark, so I got out of the habit. Now I just leave mine on all the time.
Mine is similar. It was stoli raspberry and sprite.
Unfortunately, after one really bad night in college, I can't drink liquor anymore. Except things like margaritas/mojitos, etc.
Bad, bad night...
Oh yes. My bad bad night in college was due to Howl at The Moon buckets. Anyone familiar with those? I wont go near a bucket ever again.
Yes! We went there for my bachelorette party... what a great time! We shared buckets though... I understand that's key ;-)
Speaking of drinking, I went out with some folks last night and the bar we ended up at had no IPA's, no Guiness, and no Southern Comfort (apparently they had a heavy weekend and the truck was due today). Anyhoo, I asked for a whisky sour and they made it with an egg white. Is that a thing? I was just expecting whisky and sours...
I lost the spelling bee with the word "squirrel". You can bet your ass I cried, too. I do agree though, not everybody can win and healthy competition is good for kids. I was never competitive and often didn't participate in certain things because I knew I sucked and just didn't want to try. Alex is the opposite of that and has tons of trophies and "accomplishments" etc. if he wasn't best at something he just kept trying till he was. I hope Silas takes after him in that way and won't be a sore loser like me.
That was the word that got the kid from my class out in the school wide finals.
I have no sympathy for Paula Deen. None. She deserves the repercussions for her actions and her excuses are lame. Does she think that crying on the Today show is going to make it all better? Cry me a river, lady.
Did she cry tears of melted butter? I'd pay to watch that.
My husband is devastated. He had to unlike her on Facebook.
I lost the spelling bee with the word "squirrel". You can bet your ass I cried, too. I do agree though, not everybody can win and healthy competition is good for kids. I was never competitive and often didn't participate in certain things because I knew I sucked and just didn't want to try. Alex is the opposite of that and has tons of trophies and "accomplishments" etc. if he wasn't best at something he just kept trying till he was. I hope Silas takes after him in that way and won't be a sore loser like me.
That was the word that got the kid from my class out in the school wide finals.
I added an extra L and immediately was all "noooooo I mean 1 L! 1L!!! Noooo wah wahhhhh" Hahaa
Walmart has dropped Paula Deen products. They aren't exactly perfect. Most of their merchandise comes from China which is a huge human-rights violator. Pot calling the kettle black...hello! I also think people are making a huge deal out of this too. No one is perfect and we all have said things in the past that is flame worthy.
Major retailers like Target, Walmart, etc. take their imports very seriously. There are a ton of requirements you must meet to sell them goods produced in China. The regulations and screenings are strict, their are audits etc.
My UO is that the made in China stigma is outdated. Some of the best quality products across many categories of consumer goods are made in China. Just because your goods are stamped Made in X doesn't mean they didn't really come from China. It is very easy to get around stamping requirements.
If she cried butter I might forgive her. MAYBE. Seriously though my heart gets heavy hearing and reading about this bitch! The thread on CFT makes me so sad and angry that some people think this is no big deal.
My go to drink at bars used to be stoli blueberry and vodka. Yum.
Vodka and vodka? You're my kind of woman (except for that whole blueberry thing).
I don't like sugary, frozen drinks and really hate sour mix, but I do love a classic margarita on the rocks or up. Just tequila, fresh lime juice, and Cointreau or Grand Marnier.
My road test was pretty challenging. In Maine you had to mail in a card after your 16th birthday to request a road test, and the State would send you back a notice of your test date and location. The whole process took two months, so you really didn't want to fail! My road test was on a snow day, but the DMV was still open. I had to drive through about a foot of snow and parallel park between two snow drifts because there were no cars out.
Post by Regina Philange on Jun 27, 2013 12:49:21 GMT -5
Do you guys remember "getting iced?"
I know random, but it popped into my head with all this alcohol talk. If someone placed a smirnoff ice in front of you, you had to get on one knee and chug it. Then you had a gross tummy and heartburn for the next hour.
I have no idea who Hernandez is. I've been listening to the news all day, but it's just been SCOTUS, marriage equality, and local elections (NJ special senate election and NYC mayoral race).
I know random, but it popped into my head with all this alcohol talk. If someone placed a smirnoff ice in front of you, you had to get on one knee and chug it. Then you had a gross tummy and heartburn for the next hour.
I know random, but it popped into my head with all this alcohol talk. If someone placed a smirnoff ice in front of you, you had to get on one knee and chug it. Then you had a gross tummy and heartburn for the next hour.
My roommate and I were shot girls for Halloween one year. You know those girls at clubs who walk around with shots and sell them to you on the dance floor or something? We dressed up really slutty (of course) mixed up big jugs of liquor, put them in tool belts and walked around a party doing shots with our friends. We, unfortunately went shot for shot while doing it.
I cannot even smell Malibu without feeling like I am going to harf.
So i guess you do NOT want to drink Malibu bay breezes with me huh?
Omg I will!! I will! I forgot bay breezes existed. Damn, it has been a long time.