2002 Things that bug us

[PJ's Mom]

Similar to the 2002 things we like, this is where you can list things that make you mad, like pet peeves, etc. Basically, it's a place where you can vent. ;)

Again, I'll start:

1. Drivers who drive slower than the speed limit.
2. Pickup truck drivers who leave their dogs unattended in the back of their trucks while driving. :mad:
3. People who lie.

Your turn. :)

[Former User]

4.) Any kind of abusers (child, animal)
5.) Wars
6.) People who just think about themselves

[Kfamr]

7. Pop Music
8. Asinine People
9. War

10) pet-haters
11) people who take advantage of me
12) car-drivers who drive to close behind my car

ps. what are "asenine people" ?

[Cookiebaker]

13. When the internet goes offline. :mad:
14. when my hubby brushes his tongue (I HATE that noise!)
15. When the mailman is late.

[Ann]

PJ's Mom, what a cute avatar :)

LOL@"when my hubby brushes his tongue"

Lut, it's just a fancier name for a very stupid person, I don't think it's very commonly used actually, but I heard it in a movie once

My list:

16. That time of the month (sorry if that's too personal >_<)
17. People who don't spay/neuter their pets and then just dump their kitties somewhere (a la what probably happened with the kitty I just found)
18. People who spit their chewing gum on the ground (I got one stuck under my shoe yesterday and birds can choke on them)

[PJ's Mom]

Thank you, Ann. :)

19. hubbys in general. (mine brushes his tongue too) :D
20. Fathers who don't pay child support. :mad: :(

I wonder if we'll get to 2002 things? :eek:

[DoggiesAreTheBest]

21. People who don't pick up after themselves.
22. Parents who allow their children to misbehave and make a public nuisance of themselves.
23. People who won't allow their dogs inside their homes.

[wolflady]

Wow Souraya! We must have like minds! LOL Heck, all of these are definitely on my list too! Esp. mean people, war and animal-haters....

24. People who don't know how to use a turn signal
25. Sleaze and lack of morals in society (aka porn)
26. selfishness

[Kfamr]

27. people with no sense of humor.
28. People who Lable others.
29. RACISM
30. Being Hungry
31. Having that feeling like you want to cry, but cant.

[Andie]

32. People who sit at intersections at night that pull out in front of you when you're about 3 feet from them (it happens alot around here)
33. People who allow their cats to get pregnet then dump the kittens somewhere (my aunt rescues those kittens)
34. People who call themselves my friends but are horrible towards me behind my back. (sometimes even in front of my face)

[Cookiebaker]

35. headaches
36. people who lie
37. an overflowing hamper
38. an overflowing garbage can

[Rottieluver45]

Originally posted by PJ's Mom
20. Fathers who don't pay child support. :mad: :(

Me too!

[PJ's Mom]

I thought you might. ;) :(

[toughCookie]

Ann,

hear hear!! to #17

Lut, an asinine person is a person who acts like an ass! LOL

my list, and yes we will get to 2002 I would bet!

39. telemarketers!:mad: :mad: :mad:
(the kind that ARE there when you answer the phone, AND the kind that arent, the computers that don't say anything, just silence)!!!:mad: :mad:

40. rude checkers at stores, and on the other side, rude customers!

41. people that look at you like you are some kind of alien when you try to be nice, or talk to them, not as in a conversation, but chit chat, you know ? I guess that would go to the same as the rude checkers! even worse, the ones that act like you arent there:(

[momoffuzzyfaces]

42. People who drive around with the bass in their car stereo turned up so loud it rattles the windows in my house!!!
43. People who pop their gum in your face while you are trying to talk to them.
44. Rude service people!
45. People who make up rumors about others.
46. People who dump their babies or animals like they are trash or treat them that way.
47. People who are healthy but park in the handicapped parking. GRRRR!

Sorry, I'm not in a good mood at the moment. There's a car with the bass on it's stereo booming outside my house and I can't think straight! I don't see why I should go deaf just because they want to.

[toughCookie]

48. commercials, they are so LOUD, then the tv show is not loud enough, so have to turn the volume up and down...and, on the tv shows...background noise is fine, it is part of the movie, BUT do they have to make it so loud that you can't hear what the people are saying?:mad:

[Uabassoon]

49. People that talk on cell phones during check out lines
50. People that don't have their money, credit cards.. etc in an accessable area so they spend 20 mintues at the check out line looking for their money.
51. People that double park.
52. When my roommate doesn't do the dishes

[Crikit]

53. People who ask me if I work there when I'm standing in the store uniform putting out magazines (it happens so often it gets frustrating)
54. people who cut others off while driving...this happened to me on my way home and I was in such a good mood.
55. People who judge other before they get to know them
56. People who give animals away because they're to lazy to put time and effort in to them, or because the animal has issues...some of the best dogs I know are like that.

[popcornbird]

57. People who stare at you like you're some kind of idiot just because you follow a different religion and dress conservatively (thanks to the media's negative brainwashing).
58. Foreign cashiers that ask me if I know English like I just came here from a foreign country. It makes me so mad. I was born here and lived here all my life. I know better English than them! I should be asking them if THEY know English! LOL! (They really look astonished when I respond in an American accent). :rolleyes: Its kind of funny though.
59. People who think everything they hear on TV is true.
60. Wars (The worst thing about 2002)
70. People who don't care about a pet they are baby-sitting like they are supposed to.
71. People who make fun of people that cry at the death of a beloved animal.
72. People that don't care about animals period.
73. People that make fun of others and are so proud about themselves.
74. The suffering of innocent people and animals.

(Sorry if I made this too long.) :)

[momoffuzzyfaces]

75. When your dear pet dies and someone says, "It's only a (insert your pet's species here)!!!

[Miss Meow]

76. Most of the media
77. Bad drivers
78. People with a lack of common courtesy, thank you etc
79. Arrogance
80. Lying
81. My neighbours who think 3am is OK for parties outside my window
82. Animal neglect

[Soledad]

83. bad listeners
84. people who choose easy answers/quick fixes over rigorous analysis or deep thought
85. universals
86. those who choose ignorance
87. hypocrisy

[Cookiebaker]

(I just stole this one from the weirdest fears thread)

88. People who don't wash their hands after using the restroom. EWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!

[moosmom]

89. People who wind their windows down while driving and fling their trash out onto the street!!! (aka Litterbugs).

90. People who don't wait for people to exit an elevator before entering.

91. People whose every other word is the "f" word while carrying on a conversation.

92. Parents who don't pay their child support (I'm a mother who paid child support to my ex-husband till my daughter was 18. She's now 26).

93. Controlling second wives who think they can speak for their husbands.

94. People who talk in the movies while you're trying to watch.

95. People who cut in line knowing there were others before them.

96. People you work with who don't carry their own work load.

97. People who abuse animals, children and the elderly.

[ownerof3dogs]

98. People who hunt innocent animals

99. People who chew with their mouth open

100. people who think I'm weird because I love my pets so much

101. People who steal

[Nomilynn]

102. SCHOOL!!!
103. people who drive too slow in the fast lane
104. screaming, temper tantrum kids in public
105. basically when I don't get my way :p ;)

[Superkid]

I have alot of pet peeves but here are just afew

106. irresponsible pet owners
107. people who think they are better than everyone else
108. when people get things that they don't deserve
109. Litterbugs! and people who don't recycle
110. The crossing guard that doesn't help me cross the road!!!!!!
111. People who walk slow thru the halls at school with other people so others can't get by
112. people who are intentionally mean to others

[AdoreMyDogs]

113: Gawkers! I absolutely can't stand them! As far as I am concerned, if people want to see the cops/accidents on the roads so bad, for God's sake, pull off the road and have at it!

114: I am a woman but I absolutely can't stand when I see women putting on makeup, expecially mascera while driving. It makes women look bad...really bad.

I have others, but those are a couple of my biggest ones.

[Sara luvs her Tinky]

115. I CAN'T STAND TO HEAR PEOPLE CHEW THEIR FOOD!!!!!
116. When people don't replace the empty toilet paper tube with a new role... or when they do the tp end rolls away from you and not towards you
117. people who don't care to understand me and why I love animals so much
118. people who hurt other people's feelings
119. kids with crusty noses
120. people who have children and don't care for them... when there are people out there who can't have children period.
121. PEOPLE WHO HONK THEIR HORN AT ME WHEN I AM BEING CURTIOUS AND LETTING SOMEONE OUT IN FRONT OF ME!!!!!!!
122. society..... (it has lost all of it's morals)
123. television... it is all TRASH!!!!
124. my hubby in the morning (GROUCH)
125. being late getting somewhere.
o.k. o.k. i'll stop now :eek: :p

[Aspen and Misty]

126. People who kill bugs! :mad:
127. People who call my dogs stupid, whne they aren't!
128. Breedist (people who hate a breed for no reson pretty much racist but with breeds)
129. People who call my dog (sadie)a pittbull and then rush there children to the other side of the street
130. My neighbors dog barking all night long cause it wants in
131. the neighbor next door complaining about our cats sitting on her car :rolleyes:
132. The lady who stole Tundra and wont give her back
133. (my worst pet peeve) People who own puppy mills!!!!

Ok I think that si enough for now :D

Ash

[Crikit]

134. People who tease animals while they are walking past the yard that the animal is in...some stupid drunks were doing that to Smudge last night...:mad:

[NoahsMommy]

Originally posted by moosmom
93. Controlling second wives who think they can speak for their husbands.
To this I would add:

135. Men who ALLOW these women to effect their relationships....especially with their children. There is NO excuse for this behavior, whatsoever. There may be some "woman" behind it, but these "men" have free will, a brain and legs too. (grrr!) :mad:
136. Anyone who refuses to accept their circumstances and DO something about it. It's one thing to complain because you need to vent..but DON'T do it every chance you get. CHANGE your life! Jeesh! :) (Can you tell I work with a bunch of people? ;) )
137. ANY rudeness, harshness, mean spirited comments to or about children. This includes abuse-emotionally, physically, etc.
138. People think they are too good for others or too good to do something.
139. People that have expensive cars that take up TWO parking spots. :mad:
140. When girls/women wear unapropriate clothing...you know waht I mean...especially when girls pull their thong underwear up so you can see it when they walk. Yuck! :eek:
141. Messy houses...not just cluttered...I mean dirty (kind of how ours gets when my hubby and I are really busy.). Yuck again. :)
142. When my food comes to me incorrect. I hate that so much, especially when you tell them what you really don't like. (onions)
143. People who just "exist". We only get one life....use it.
144. People that drive SLOW on a freeway onramp... :mad:


OK, all done. :) :D

[aly]

145. People who chomp on their popcorn REALLY loud in movie theaters... and also take 5 minutes trying to open their loud candy wrappers.

146. People who are rude to the employees at fast food places :mad: They are people too and should be respected like anyone else.

147. SPAMMERS

148. Ignorance

149. People who stomp into my work with huge attitudes and yell at me and belittle me for no reason. These people are almost always dragging a dog around mistreating him too.

150. Sexist men... like one of the volunteers at my work who will not touch the laundry because he thinks it is a woman's job.

[NoahsMommy]

Originally posted by aly
150. Sexist men... like one of the volunteers at my work who will not touch the laundry because he thinks it is a woman's job.
Now THAT'S ignorant!! :mad: Don't let that guy near me! :D

[Cookiebaker]

151. People who leave their highbeams on when coming up behind you.

152. Those new super-bright neon headlights.

153. Raking a zillion leaves one afternoon, and turning around to find that it looks no better than when you first started the next day.

154. People who say they believe one thing, and turn around and act the exact opposite.

[anna_66]

155.RUDE people
156.STUPID people
157.People who can't afford to tip (if you can't afford it, go to Mc Donalds!)
158.People who think they are better than I am because I'm a waitress. Who would be taking care of you if I wasn't there?!
(Can you tell I had a horrible night at work last night?!)

Great thread! What a way to vent!

[Cookiebaker]

159. waking up in the morning to a sinkful of dirty dishes
160. making a batch of bread only to find that I killed the yeast and it didn't rise
161. windshield wipers that don't work properly
162. a mosquito that buzzes around your ear when you are trying to sleep
163. having a UTI and being put on the wrong antibiotic so halfway through treatment I have to start back at square 0.

[PJ's Mom]

164. Having a headache. :(

[toughCookie]

126. People who kill bugs!

does that include scorpions and centipedes?? then you would not like me...:eek:

165. packages that you can't open without a knife or scissors!!:mad: :mad: :mad: (even worse when you have arthritis!)

166. when you forget what you were just going to say! it's embarrasing


133. (my worst pet peeve) People who own puppy mills!!!!

and the same with cat breeders!! :mad: :mad: :mad:

[wolf_Q]

167. Manholes ;)
168. My sister thinking she can stay at our house until past 11:00 all the time and expect us to entertain her as a guest
169. My brother...he believes he is better then everyone, and knows *just* what to say to make you feel 2 inches tall
170. My dad being rude to people, and yelling at the dogs all the time. He is one of those people that is rude to the people at fast food, and it's sooo embarassing....
171. When I'm in the *process* of drawing a picture and 20 people ask me "Did you draw that??" LOL
172. I agree with the women who dress nasty thing too....ya don't have to dress like Britney Spears to be popular, ok?!
173. People who judge me before knowing me because I *don't* look like Britney Spears. ;)
174. Girls who flirt with every boy they meet! Give it a rest
175. 4th grade dating lol.....that cracks me up....
176. Internet boyfriends/girlfriends :rolleyes: Ok you can decide you love them *after* you meet irl...I had a friend who would never do anything b/c she had a "date" with her internet b/f...um how does that work??
177. People who call me shy, or say "Oh my gosh, you can TALK?!" Yes I can talk, maybe I just don't want to talk to YOU!
178. "Perfect People" or those who *claim* they are....tell you they have never done *anything* wrong, and look down on me like I'm going to hell for being human
179. Spam!! And telemarketers! We had to change our phone number because of them!
180. My NEIGHBORS
181. People who neglect their pets.......I've seen dogs that have nails growing in a complete circle into their paws....or dogs with 3 years of undercoat matted in their fur...
182. Going to the doctor :( IVs and bloodtests. Being in the hospital...
183. Everyone thinking im a wacko because I spoil the dogs
184. Everyone thinking im a wacko for advice I give them about dogs....and not believing me that puppymills exist...
185. Dog farts lol :rolleyes:
186. Talking and walking in my sleep.......
187. Drugs, alcohol, porn
188. People assuming things about me because of where I live
189. Not being able to talk to people....I never know what to say...

Ok sorry, I think I'm in a complaining mood lol.....will stop now...

[toughCookie]

I think we are at # 190, right? I think wolf Q made a mistake after #169, sounds like she had a bad day, hope you have a good day tomorrow:)

190.
when you get home from the store and realize that you got charged for something NOT in the bag:(

[aly]

Originally posted by wolf_Q

286. Being embarassed about sleeping with anyone around...I talk, I walk....lol.....it's like being drunk or something, I have no control over what I will do


Oh my goodness, hahaha, I had to read that several times to get what you meant. I took it the TOTAL wrong way at first :o :o :eek:

[wolf_Q]

I think wolf Q made a mistake after #169

Oops, sorry...I fixed it now. I'm tired.

Yes, Aly, I don't know how to make sense, lol. I was basically meaning that I do weird things in my sleep and get made fun of all the time. Once again....I am tired. ;)

Popcornbird, if you knew my sister, you would understand. She comes over ALL the time and stays that late and later...and my mom wakes up at 5:00 a.m. every morning. She gets mad at my mom if she goes to bed.

I don't think I should have replied to this thread late at night lol, I need to shut up before you all think I'm a nutcase. Oh well, maybe I am....

[wolf_Q]

Lol every person that I know of that doesn't have any siblings happens to be spoiled rotten. ;)

[anna_66]

191.Going to the grocery store
192.When you are at the grocery & people won't get out of your way.
193.Huney tearing up Roxey's treat ball (baaaaad girl!)

[NoahsMommy]

194. When I press "on/off" on the alarm when I really wanted to press "snooz" and get to work an hour late. (Like today...)
195. Fighting off a cold.
196. The cashiers at our local PetSmart...why are there only two??
197. People that are WAY to liberal with their kids.

[jenluckenbach]

198-People who let the eyes of their pets "goop" up until they are red with soreness
199-A dog that won't stop barking (come on, even a dog lover can't love that)
200-My cats when they bathe so loudly they sound like niagra falls
201-People who wear too much perfume
202-Stores that play the music too loud (I walk out)
203-reckless drivers
204-screaming kids
205-people who allow their pets hair to mat to the point that you can't even feel skin
206-having to work late



and eveything every one else said (I have a lot of hate, don't I?)

[Redneck Pit Lover]

207 people who are cruel to pit bulls and other animals
208 people who pull out in front of you in traffic :mad:

[Cookiebaker]

209. bad doggies that chew up the car when you leave them for only a few minutes. :mad:

[Sara luvs her Tinky]

210. Working HARD for a company ... never calling in sick..... never tardy... working all the overtime.. flexing my schedule...never complaining..and being treated like crap!!!!!!!!

[Felicia's Mom]

211. telemarketers
212. icy sidewalks and streets. (I like cold weather but, not the ice)
213. store clerks who keep asking if they "can help me " when all I want to do is look around.
214. store clerks who ignore me when I know what I want (and I am in a hurry)

[anna_66]

215.Alarm going off, hitting snooze & finding the perfect spot, then the alarm going off again!
216.Waking up with a headache.

[DoggiesAreTheBest]

217. Tassles on men's shoes
218. Old food in the fridge
219. Something you just love on sale but they don't have your size!

[jenluckenbach]

Originally posted by DoggiesAreTheBest

219. Something you just love on sale but they don't have your size!

220- Buying somthing that is NOT on sale and then having it go on clearance

[Cataholic]

221. Getting on a piece of gym equipment, and feeling the sweat of the person just before you.

222. Smelling the person next to you at the gym.

223. The neighbor boy screaming like he is being axe murdered as a way of fooling around (course, I am dialing the phone by the time I realize it).

224. Going up to a register then having the cashier tell me, "I can help you down here"... why can't she help me where I am? I don't get mad at her, but I think it is stupid.

225. Seeing kids tease animals...and not seeing their parents do much about it (I am convinced it starts at that level).


And most of the stuff others hate. I had to laugh at some of it, cause I was like, "yeah, that bugs me too"..

Not to be a Pollyanna- but we should focus on some of the cool stuff in 2002 also...

[Cataholic]

Originally posted by jenluckenbach
202-Stores that play the music too loud (I walk out)[/B]

Yeah, I am adding that to my personal list, too. I was at a roller rink for the local BROWNIES- you know- children????? The music was soooooooo loud that I couldn't even talk with my friend- bummer, since I went to keep her company while her daughter skated...

Or in restaurants..when you can't even hear the person across the table! Course that comes in handy when on a date with someone you don't want to talk to anyhow!

[Cataholic]

And another one

226. Being on speaker phone with someone! If I wanted the room to know what I was saying, I would have called them all individually.

To combat this, I speak really softly...he he...forces them to pick up the phone in order to hear me.:D

[All Creatures Great And Small]

21. People who don't pick up after themselves.
22. Parents who allow their children to misbehave and make a public nuisance of themselves.

40. rude checkers at stores, and on the other side, rude customers!
44. Rude service people!
50. People that don't have their money, credit cards.. etc in an accessable area so they spend 20 mintues at the check out line looking for their money.
53. People who ask me if I work there when I'm standing in the store uniform putting out magazines (it happens so often it gets frustrating)
196. The cashiers at our local PetSmart...why are there only two??
210. Working HARD for a company ... never calling in sick..... never tardy... working all the overtime.. flexing my schedule...never complaining..and being treated like crap!!!!!!!!
213. store clerks who keep asking if they "can help me " when all I want to do is look around.
214. store clerks who ignore me when I know what I want (and I am in a hurry)
224. Going up to a register then having the cashier tell me, "I can help you down here"... why can't she help me where I am? I don't get mad at her, but I think it is stupid.

WOW! Ok, I am a "store clerk", a "cashier", and also a department manager where I work (the salesfloor people go up and help out with cashiering when the lanes get backed up.)
I can certainly address some of these shopping concerns that everyone has. People who shop like total slobs make me nuts, because they assume that it's "our job" to pick up after them. This is true to an extent, but we don't like to be treated like domestic help. Not everyone working in a discount department store is a high-school dropout with a low IQ, as some people seem to think. I also hate rude service people, and I go out of my way NOT to be one. In fact, I often bring people to task for being rude to me since I know what good customer service is and what I should expect. As far as people asking me if I work there when I'm in full company regalia, I think that's the only way some people know to start the "please help me" conversation. We also have some vendors who come in and stock their own product, and they often get asked for help and don't know anything about our store, so they can't. People want to make sure that I actually work for the store, I guess. Why are there so few cashiers? Because nobody wants to work at a discount department store, but everybody loves to shop at them. We just can't hire enough people to staff the store these days. Why does the cashier say I can help you down here? Because cashiers are often assigned to specific checkout lanes to electronically track their performance, and not all the lanes are "banked" (filled with money) every day - it depends on sales volume. We as cashiers also get frustrated with people who don't have their payment ready, because we have to deal with the next people in line who are fuming mad about the slow checkout lanes, and it's not something we can always control. #213 and 214 crack me up, because I guess store clerks have to have that psychic ability that determines whether you're just browsing or you actually need something. PLEASE, PLEASE, ask for help when you want it. I don't like badgering customers with the "Hi! How are you today? Are you finding everything?" because it DOES get on their nerves, but at least that way we can help someone who wanted the help but for some odd reason would not ask. I also hate when customers stand very near me and talk quite loudly and pointedly about something we're out of stock on, but will not actually talk to me like one human being to another and say, could you please check if you have any more of this. Store clerks are normal, intelligent, regular people just like you, who also shop when they are not working and know what it's like. We have to do all the other tasks, like stocking the shelves so you'll get what you want, and answering the phones so you can find out if we have what you want, so we can't always be staring directly at you anticipating your every need. PLEASE interrupt us from our tasks to ask for help. We actually DO like to help you, at least where I work, and we feel good when we can do something for you. We also feel bad when we can't, especially if it's something beyond our control (like this dockworker's strike). As far as out-of-control kids, the few times I have gotten irritated enough to speak up about it, the parents either DEFENDED their childrens behavior or gave me that "why don't you butt out" look. I also don't like being used as the bad guy to discipline their kids, as in "if you don't stop it, that store clerk is going to yell at you!" Discipline your own darn kids! If they aren't worried about YOUR disapproval, then something ain't right in your house.

AAAAAAAH...........I finally got all that off my chest. I won't name where I actually work, to avoid people boycotting us (ha ha), but #210, you MUST work at the same place I do! LOL:D :D :D :D

Oh yeah, and a new one: #227 - stores that play THE FOOTBALL GAME loudly! (Maybe this is just a Green Bay Packers thing) I HATE listening to football, so I go out shopping on game day to get away from it in the house, and I am tormented with it over the loudspeakers! I have left stores because it just bugs me.

[Cataholic]

All Creatures-
I think it is wonderful that you addressed those issues. I think it helps to know there is another side (or two more sides as I like to point out- yours, mine, and the truth)..so, I am not going to argue your opinion..but I will remember that the store employees have to put up with the same 'rudies' that we do, and probably on a more frequent basis! So, that's all for now!

[Cataholic]

ARRRRGGG! I now see there is a thred about the 2002 things we like...thanks for not making me look stupid and pointing it out, I prefer to come to that realization myself...he he he

[Cookiebaker]

Thank you, All Creatures Great and Small, thank you. I used to work in customer service and I know exactly what you are talking about. I used to be the impatient customer, but after working the other side, it turned me around. I still don't enjoy waiting in 45 minute lines at Walmart, but I do realize that that clerk is harried from waiting on every customer before me. You said it just great!

[AmberLee]

Originally posted by NoahsMommy

139. People that have expensive cars that take up TWO parking spots. :mad:

NM -- remembering your comment gave me a laugh this morning, thanks! We don't have assigned parking here, but people typically park in pretty much the same place all the time. I've 'picked out' a spot I like to park and recently another coworker has taken to parking there before me, so I park as close to it as I can. Can you believe it, he managed (somehow) to block 5 (five!) parking spaces this morning. It was almost creative. Once I got over freaking about it, I thought of your post and started laughing. There is no accounting for some people, is there?

228. Cruelty - to people and to animals.

229. People who abandon their responsibilities.

[Cookiebaker]

230. This has to be my absolute #1 bug. When my husband calls me to tell me he will be home at 5:00 (or whatever time). At 7:30, he's still not home, and he hasn't called. When he finally does call, its "Sorry this took longer than it should." I don't panic as much now that we have a cell phone, but doesn't he realize that I worry??? :eek:

[anna_66]

231.Eating a good meal, then waking up the next morning with heartburn!
232.Angus crying when he gets up.

[Andie]

233. MY JOB

My parents own a group home for the mentally handicapped which I help out with. We have this one resident who is suddenly acting out; i.e. getting up at 4:30 in the morning to eat anything she can get her hands on and drink everything in the fridge (we've had to lock up the fridge and kitchen cabinets and sometimes I get up at 3:00 to try and head her off), drinking out of the bathroom sink because we will not let her drink more than 2 glasses in a 30 minute timeframe, sitting on the furniture and peeing on herself (even worse through the Depends we have had to start buying her) because she won't get up to go to the bathroom, eating toothpaste and anything else she can get her hands on (thank god toothpaste, mouthwash, and liquid soap is all that is in there, and pushing me when I stand in front of her to keep her out of stuff (in the half hour it took me to write this I've been elbowed at least 5 times in the stomach trying to push me out of the way)
I love helping out and our other three residents are great (two of them have been here since Grandma was running it 15 years ago.) but that one is driving me crazy!!!!!
Ok my venting is over now!

[All Creatures Great And Small]

Well, God bless you for having the patience and kindness to work with her - not everyone is cut out for that type of work. I fear the day when my mom will have to go into a home, but I know I couldn't deal with her on a day to day basis.

Can I post another thing that bugs me? RUDE DRIVERS! And to my astonishment, I just told one off today, which is so not like me. I was waiting in the median of a really busy street around lunchtime in a shopping district that is notorious for heavy traffic. A guy on my right wanted to make a left turn, but since I was in the middle of the median he couldn't see past me and my annoying minivan. He called me a "stupid b**ch" and gave me the finger. Once I got across the road, I said to my daughter, I am going to go back and talk to him. I went back to the parking lot where he was mailing a letter, and as he hopped back into his car, I pulled up right smack alongside him. He looked really surprised, and then angry, and said "yes, I called you a b**ch" before I even rolled down the window. I said why did you call me a b**ch? You don't even know me, you don't know anything about me! He said you were blocking the road (I wasn't, because he made his stupid turn), and I said well, how was I supposed to get across the street if not in the median? He said "and you came back here to confront me about it? I'm late for lunch". So, being the mature, rational adult I am, I gave HIM the finger and drove off. GGGGRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!! But I'm glad I said something for once. What a putz.

[sammi]

All Creatures Great And Small - be careful you never know about what someone will do like that with road rage on the rise. I sometimes want to yell at somebody but don't dare anymore. People get upset with me sometimes cause I tend to be over careful - I don't care if they are in that much of a hurry they should have left earlier instead of ranting and raving on the road.

Andie - That is wonderful that your parents can do that! It is not for everyone that is for sure. Please have patience with these people and try not to get upset with them. It is a very ungrateful job sometimes I am sure and never ending. The people living at the home (which is their home now) didn't choice to be that way. If it gets to be too much please take a break from work. Its great to be able to vent here!

[wolflady]

Originally posted by All Creatures Great And Small
...Can I post another thing that bugs me? RUDE DRIVERS! And to my astonishment, I just told one off today, which is so not like me... What a putz.

OMG! I'm so glad that he didn't try anything, but I can totally understand. This is one of my biggest pet peeves. Really, why are so many people so awful? It's so sad that a person's life is so miserable that they have to hate everything else in the world and not respect anyone. To me, it's not worth it. If I'm running late...I'm running late. I don't feel it necessary to endanger myself and others on the road. Oops! Am I supposed to be thinking about others on the road?? Nobody on our roads seem to think about anyone but themselves :rolleyes:
I did notice that people on the roads seemed a bit nicer after 9/11, but they are now back to their horrible selves. It's so sad. I'm still amazed at how many awful drivers are on the road. Tailgaters are bad, but people who recklessly weave in and out while speeding at the same time (this is when the traffic is actually moving) really make me angry. Honestly...what's that all about? What's so important that they have to drive like an a**hole and make our roads so awful and dangerous?

Ok, sorry...bad drivers are just about the worst thing I encounter on a day to day basis during my 2 hour commute. I've seen it all, and it's the one thing that can really ruin a day...:rolleyes:

[Miss Meow]

234. Cigarette butts left as litter
235. Buying a drink and getting it in a glass with the remnants of someone else's red lipstick around the rim - ewwwwww!
236. People who don't keep their cars tuned and blow huge plumes of smoke wherever they drive
237. People who have their mobile phone rings set on the loudest volume that almost damages the ears of everyone for miles
238. People who backstab instead of dealing with things face-to-face

[Cataholic]

I know I am opening myself up here...but, I wanted to ask ...why is it so bothesome that someone talks on a cell phone in public? I do it- yes, it is true- and to me it seems like the other people are getting a benefit...they only have to listen to half of the silly conversation. Now, I do not do it while speaking to a cashier, and I don't act like a fool (really loud talking, acting sooo cool, etc.). But, I never understood the problem with it..It is ok to walk and talk with a friend, right? So, where does the problem begin? I am just curious...

[sammi]

Since you brought that up (you might be asking for trouble ! LOL) My husband always complains about people talking and driving for sure but it also bugs him when people are walking around talking. And I don't know why - I guess I never pay any attention when people talk on their cell phones. But I do sometimes chuckle when people get in a store and call someone right off and you can tell its not about shopping.

[Cataholic]

Yeah, I just don't see the difference between talking on a cell, or talking to your friend- again assuming one is not acting like a 'behind' about it. My "rationale" is that I like to multi task...and talking while doing something else is a bonus for me. I am guilty of talking while in the car, also. Of course, I am going to say that it doesn't distract me..but I am sure that it does, to a point, just like the radio, the weather, the seatmate, the child in the back seat..I am sure you see my point.

I am sure I will suffer the consequences of asking the question, but I will respect other's opinions...

[ellensy]

239. People who judge other people right away without asking the rationale behind things.

240. People who are cruel to animals.

241. Our weather this year..... its like rain, sunny, rain, sunny....and it goes on forever.

242. People who doesn't care about the feelings of others, better put, selfish people.

243. People who don't wanna admit that they are wrong when in fact they are wrong.

:mad:

[Andie]

244. Kids faking sickness to stay home from school

Ok I have to explain. I know everyone has faked to stay home, I've done it, but at least act like you're sick all day. My little cousin does this about once a month. She'll go to school pretend that she's sick come home lay around for a hour or so then get up and start playing and acting perfectly fine (she's not even trying to pretend she's sick) Because she's my aunt's lil princess (and believe me she!) I can't carry her lil butt back up to that school. She called her mom and told her I was taking her back to school. So I was yelled at and told "Stop being mean to that baby". UGH! :mad:

[lynnestankard]

245. Abuse to animals and children

246. People who talk very loudly on mobile phones on buses and trains where you can't get away from them.


247. People who use mobile phones when driving cars. (We're trying to make it illegal in UK)

248. Murder.

249. People who try to 'push in' a queue - hey no!! Get to the back.

250. People who are late for appointments and Don't apologise.

251. House work!!!!

Lynne

[ellensy]

252. Tons of homeworks and exams.....grrrrr............ :o

[toughCookie]

253. being in the hospitol
254. careless or lazy doctors!
255. long lines at the grocery store

[toughCookie]

256. people that don't listen or pay attention to what is said!

[jenluckenbach]

Originally posted by toughCookie
256. people that don't listen or pay attention to what is said!
I'm sorry. Could you repeat that, I wasn't listening.

NO NO< I'm just joking>Sorry, couldn't restist.

[Kfamr]

Originally posted by Andie
244. Kids faking sickness to stay home from school

Ok I have to explain. I know everyone has faked to stay home, I've done it, but at least act like you're sick all day. My little cousin does this about once a month. She'll go to school pretend that she's sick come home lay around for a hour or so then get up and start playing and acting perfectly fine (she's not even trying to pretend she's sick) Because she's my aunt's lil princess (and believe me she!) I can't carry her lil butt back up to that school. She called her mom and told her I was taking her back to school. So I was yelled at and told "Stop being mean to that baby". UGH! :mad:

I don't know of ANY kids like that. :o
I actually pretend like i'm sick.:)

But does that still count since i have better the good grades?

[Kfamr]

257. People who judge. lable others without even knowing them.
258. People who cistisize my music.
259. People who dress trashy or slutty. *barfs*
300. Peverted old men, or women. *barfs*

[All Creatures Great And Small]

Did you stay home sick the day they were studying spelling?:D ;) :p

Sorry, I'm a mom, it's my job to nag:D :D :D :D

[aly]

301. People who walk into my apartment then jump out the door in digust because they see a black cat.

302. People who think Lolly is going to bite just because of the way she looks. They don't pay attention to the fact that she is acting very friendly.

303. People who ask me why I don't have Reece in a "poodle cut" with a horrified expression on their face.

304. People who say "It was just a fish" when I am crying because one of my fish died.

[jenluckenbach]

305) Feline leukimia virus
306) when your best friend dies :(

[Vermontcat]

307) The guy next door who always has to idle his hunk of junk car forever before he drives it around the block and then back and forth again every hour!

308) Another dumb neighbor who always lets their black lab run loose even on Halloween, she got hit by a car because it is impossible to see a black dog with a dark collar in the dark! They got lucky this time, she hurt her leg but will be ok, but she is always running loose and they don't care!

[NoahsMommy]

309) People that so completely self absorbed that it's thier way or you are the one who is ignorant.

310) People that choose their own comfort/wishes while others suffer....ie: elder abuse (neglect wise)

311) People that have the "everything's OK" way of life...no standards, shakey morals.

312) My hubby when he's sick...jeeeesh! You'd think he was FIVE! :rolleyes:

315) When someone is knowledgable about something and doesn't want to help others become the same.

316) When people drive in CA when it rains...it's amazing! :mad: They drive either 90 MPH or 20 MPH on the freeway!! Jeeesh!

[Desert Arabian]

317) The war with Iraq/Homeland Terror stuff
318) The amount of extremely rude drivers in Wisconsin, most of them seem to come from the state south of Wisconsin-and of course other Wisconsinites (sp).
319) The amount of kids drinking, smoking, doing drugs, etc.
320) Those plastic tightly sealed packages were you can't open them without distroying the package, and ripping open your fingers. (Forget what they are called :rolleyes: )
321) When my neighbors dog comes in our yard and pees and poops all over the place, and the owners do nothing about it, even after you've confronted them about it. Which is oh so illegal in most states by the way.
322) My grades and the half of my brain that I got from my dad.



ok..... that's enough! LOL :D

[toughCookie]

245. Abuse to animals and children

323. abuse to old people too! or to anyone
324.people who don't listen to what you are saying!
325. getting a bad haircut/perm!!

326. being used
327. being yelled at with no reason
328. feeling lonely and hurt

[jenluckenbach]

329)HAVING THE HICCUPPS

[All Creatures Great And Small]

312) My hubby when he's sick...jeeeesh! You'd think he was FIVE!

Amen, sister - mine too!:D


320) Those plastic tightly sealed packages were you can't open them without distroying the package, and ripping open your fingers. (Forget what they are called )

The dreaded BLISTER PACKS! I hate those stupid things too! They make the product look great, but are a nightmare when you want to return the item!:mad:

How about 329: nice warm bread at restaurants served with rock hard, ice cold butter pats - trivial, but really annoying!

Hey Jen - try this for hiccups - it REALLY WORKS, even though I thought it wouldn't: Take a clean cotton swab (or a clean finger), and rub the spot where your soft and hard palate meet, at the top back of your throat. Don't go far enough back to gag, but rub the spot in the center where you should feel a ridge or bump. This quiets the nerve that causes the diaphragm to contract and cause hiccups. This has worked for me EVERY TIME! :)

[Cookiebaker]

330. Sitting down at a lovely restaurant, and it being so cold and drafty that you continually have the goosebumps. ERrrgh.

[COCatMama]

331. People that stare at me on the bus because I have BIIIIG headphones.
332. Men who father children and then ditch them!
333. The truck drivers I work with! one in particular is SO disgusting I can't stand the sight of him!
334. People that ride public transit and have bad personal hygiene! TAKE A SHOWER PLEASE!
335. People that stand on the escalator and block the people that walk!
336. My BF nagging me to learn to drive when I paid for the car myself, the car insurance, and for driving lessons, I will learn to parallel park and take my road test when I am darn good and ready!!
337. PEOPLE TELLING ME HOW TO FEEL! ie. 'Oh take a chill pill' or the dreaded "Oh Relax" ARGH that doesn't make me relax, it just makes me MORE mad.
338. Some of neighbours that either CRY or run across the street to get away from my dog!! he's a total sweetie!! GEEZ.
339. IGNORANCE, the stuff I hear at work makes my BLOOD boil.
340. Crackheads pestering me for money, I have a job, you should have one too!
341. Weird scary people that ride transit but like, touch me and stuff, Where do they get the nerve?!?! Then they act all surprised when I tell them to back off.

I have TONS more pet peeves but i have to leave room for other people!

only people from Vancouver BC will understand THIS one

342. It's New WesmINSTER not New WestMINISTER! GET IT RIGHT!

[Former User]

343.) People who don't understand what 'no' means
344.) People who are so busy trying to do good that they don't really understand that they are doing the opposite (applies to my mother-in-law)
345.) Annoying junk mail everyday in the mailbox

[COCatMama]

oh yeah junk mail sucks! put a note on the box asking for "No Junk Mail"

[sammi]

quote: Lalania 331. People that stare at me on the bus because I have BIIIIG headphones.

Well you can be happy that you have BIIIIIG headphones - some are sooooooo small they are almost worthless...........

[Felicia's Mom]

Someone who coughs or sneezes and doesn't cover their mouth.

[NoahsMommy]

I think we're at 347....

347) LAZY people
348) When people don't do the things they say they will. :(

[Former User]

349.) Two faced people
350.) Back stabbing people, they say all the nice things infront of you, but stab in your back when the opportunity arrises...

[COCatMama]

hehe yes i love my biiiiiiiig headphones, they are like professional quality ones sorta...great sound! I am probably partly deaf from them hehehee

[toughCookie]

351. when some of my cats are fighting!

352. my house..when its a mess! and Im too tired to clean:(

[popcornbird]

353. People who put soooooooo strong perfume/colon on it gives you a headache and makes you dizzy. And the worst part is, they think they smell good! (Sorry but whenever people put very strong perfume on and I happen to smell it, I get so dizzy I feel like I'm going to fall). I hate it even more because my Muffin Birdie is allergic to perfumes/colons and whenever someone with perfum on goes near her, her eyes get red and swollen and watery, and she starts sneezing. Sometimes if its too strong, her eyes get so swollen that they half-close.

354. Rough driving

[jenluckenbach]

Originally posted by popcornbird
353. People who put soooooooo strong perfume/colon on it gives you a headache and makes you dizzy. And the worst part is, they think they smell good! (Sorry but whenever people put very strong perfume on and I happen to smell it, I get so dizzy I feel like I'm going to fall).
THANK YOU

[anna_66]

355. Having a numb mouth after going to the dentist. Geesh! I can't even take a drink of water without drooling!
356. When the dogs insist on barking at nothing for hours!

[Miss Meow]

Originally posted by popcornbird
353. People who put soooooooo strong perfume/colon on it gives you a headache and makes you dizzy. And the worst part is, they think they smell good! (

I interviewed a woman once who wore so much perfume my sinuses blocked up and I couldn't ask her the questions! And sub-consciously I gradually moved my chair further and further back into the corner of the room - if someone had opened the door, I'd have fallen out backwards!

357. Web sites with lots of pages but very little information on each one, so it takes ages to find basic information
358. Cars with smokey exhausts

[Cookiebaker]

359. Having a never-ending cough...waking up every night with it.
360. Going to work in the dark, and coming home in the dark.
361. Tension in the family.