I'm typing this entry in the cats' temporary Fortress Bedroom of Solitude. The cats are restricted from roaming the house since new epoxy flooring is being installed in the basement. The interim installation steps are not feline-friendly. I thought I would spend a little time with them and, well, I'm receiving a lot of verbal complaints and stares conveying my felines' displeasure with the current state of affairs. Oh well....better this than kitties stuck in epoxy.
Why do other drivers think it is imperative that they travel 20 to 30 miles per hour over the posted speed limit in a construction zone? The speed limit is 45 MPH for a reason, the drivers' safety and, more importantly, the safety of the construction workers. I had a driver pass me on the shoulder of a single lane on the Interstate in the construction zone. Dangerous and stupid. I really hate driving in the Chicago-area. I have to deal with the construction on top of the *normal* congestion. I would have to take tranquilizers if I went back to living in a congested city.
Another thing. If your boots or shoes are covered in construction debris, don't bother to take them off when walking over wood flooring. Especially when someone has just cleaned said wood flooring and the flooring is still damp. ARGHHHHH! Somebody's mom should have smacked somebody upside the head a few more times in their formative years. Yes, since I'm home tomorrow, I'll be handing out some less than gentle motherly advice to anybody that doesn't remove their footwear before stepping on my wood flooring.
As long as I'm at it......I think anybody with a badge (and I'm thinking law enforcement here) should be thanked, not despised. These men and women risk their lives daily to protect us and keep our communities in some sort of order. Without these people performing their job every day, our lives would be much harder and our families at higher risk. I'm aware there are some Barney Fife's or other jerks that can make life miserable but most men and women in law enforcement should be supported.
I think that's it. Now, I'll see what I can do to deal with the feline complaints.
I think someone needs to give you a badge or let you run for office.
Posted by: joan | Thursday, September 18, 2008 at 09:08 PM
I like it when they get up behind you and a little to the left, to make sure you can see that they're behind you. Sigh.
Posted by: Carrie | Thursday, September 18, 2008 at 09:35 PM
A very good rant and plenty of good points. Hope you are feeling a bit more relaxed now. Kitties will forgive you for keeping them safe.
Posted by: Deborah | Friday, September 19, 2008 at 08:32 AM
Tell me about it. Bad drivers reckless drivers, a-holes, roads always under repair or construction! Welcome to my world. When someone insists on speeding around me (and I don't drive too slowly)it makes it easier to deal with their bad behavior by imagining that they have diarhea and need to get to a bathroom fast!
My family is chock full of cops. Not an easy job!
Posted by: Kim | Friday, September 19, 2008 at 11:59 AM
Even the deputies to who run stop signs and try to slam into me? Cause I have trouble being thankful for that guy.
I hope you and the kitties are feeling better today and that no one smells like popcorn. ;^)
Posted by: Cookie | Friday, September 19, 2008 at 01:26 PM
I haven't run into many Barney Fifes in law enforcement, but there are definitely a few who let their power go to their head. That said, I still admire most of those in law enforcement and am thankful for their dedication.
Please pass on my mom-type comments to those workers with the dirty shoes, too ;-)
Posted by: kmkat | Friday, September 19, 2008 at 02:46 PM
ITA about the drivers. What are they in such an all fire hurry TO anyway? Slow down. Saves gas, wear and tear, nerves and lives.
ITA about the guys in uniforms too. There's bad in everything but there's a lot of thankless work too.
Posted by: Carrie K | Friday, September 19, 2008 at 10:04 PM
We're surrounded by construction , too. People just hate not having control of the whole road. My son just got his license and the testing was stupidly tricky and difficult. I think all the parents should have to take the test, too. (written by a former professional driver and the daughter of one).
Posted by: Angie | Saturday, September 20, 2008 at 11:06 AM
Loved Joan's comment... but you don't need a badge... just more ammo. Those socks are lovely. :D Oh, and I need your address because I forgot my book. DUH!
Posted by: Stacey | Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at 11:16 AM