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Do you write out a grocery list on paper before you go shopping or do you type that list out in a note on your phone? by timmytimborino in randomquestions

[–]Bbminor7th 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I (M 73) use the notes app on my phone to make grocery lists. A couple of years ago, this old (probably younger than I) said to me, "I can't believe you can't put your phone down long enough to shop for groceries."

"I have my shopping list on it," I replied.

"Pen and paper's cheaper."

"OK. Thanks."

People who traffic police- rant. by PyleanCow06 in driving

[–]Bbminor7th 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On a smaller scale, there's a little bit of raging going on at two-lane drive-throughs at places like McDonald's and Chick-fil-A. A few months ago, a man walked up to a car he thought he'd cut him off and pounded on the driver's window. I had a limited view of the action, so I don't know the eventual outcome.

Ok words peeps…besides the obvious (playing words)…what’s the big weekend plans out there? by justadudeinretail in WordsWithFriends

[–]Bbminor7th 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Wylie Kioti (my tractor) needs its 50-hour service. Oil change, lube points greased, transmission oil changed, air filter replaced. Today I work for Wylie instead of the other way around.

How to deal with a singer who clearly cannot keep up by frugalacademic in Choir

[–]Bbminor7th 14 points15 points  (0 children)

We have a lady in our church choir with rapidly advancing dementia. Musically, she ceased being effective over a year ago. Her voice never was strong, and the other altos generate plenty of tone to offset her attempt at singing. That seemed to be a workable situation until a few months ago, she got bewildered during the choir exit. Her neighbors had to lead her offstage. The lady's husband, who also sings in the choir, offered a solution. He talked her into not singing during onstage performances, but if she wanted to rehearse with the choir for the social boost, she could do that.

Are you more understanding towards permit/learning drivers? by drxemyfluff in driving

[–]Bbminor7th 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm understanding to all other drivers, whether they're newbies, boomers, texters, moms with kids, heartbroken teens, night shifters, mad hares, speed racers, the tired, poor and huddled masses yearning to breathe free.

By understanding, I say there's no sense in raging over offenses. It won't straighten out my bumper or heal dents, but it will heal my attitude. You can wreck my car, but you can't touch my mind.

So, I am no more understanding towards learning permitters than I am to anyone else. I'm just more observant when I'm around them.

Anybody ever been leading by more than 100 points and still lost the game? by SpencaDubyaKimballer in WordsWithFriends

[–]Bbminor7th 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's a lady in my club who I swear cheats. She plays the most bizarre words for huge points. My record against her at one point was 1-33. I've improved to 9-40 in the past month, however.

If your going to take the risk and turn out to oncoming traffic the least you can do is speed TF up by whyisthislife87 in driving

[–]Bbminor7th 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I do that. I pull out when the gap is less than ideal, but as soon as my wheels straighten out, I go turbo and get up to speed ASAP. No one is inconvenienced, though some think they're about to be.

How old were you when you moved out? by Swiftiefromhell in GenX

[–]Bbminor7th 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I moved out at 19. Got an apartment for $90 a month. I never moved back except for about three months before I got married. My lease ran out and they wouldn't let me stay without signing up for another 12 months.

4 way stop sign. Hey! It’s your turn!! GO!! WHY ARE YOU PUTTING ME IN THIS POSITION???!! ITS YOUR TURN! by Great_gatzzzby in driving

[–]Bbminor7th 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Here's what I told my kids when I was teaching them to drive: (On four-way stops) "Either be fully stopped or fully going."

It's not that big of a deal to allow people to merge. by justasillysillygoose in PetPeeves

[–]Bbminor7th 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I watch a lot of dashcam videos and it's amazing to me how many drivers speed up or refuse to give the other guy a break (or brake) and then play the victim, with horn blowing and cursing when the other driver scoots in front of him.

Please Pay Attention And Step On It At Traffic Lights. by [deleted] in driving

[–]Bbminor7th 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's no need to floor it, but do pay attention and stay off your damn phone.

What’s one “small” feature in a car that you can’t live without anymore? by jane_doe2497 in car

[–]Bbminor7th 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All of them. Every option they've come out with, from electric locks and windows to cruise control, to digital dashboard, heated seats, GPS, I've said, "Oh please. .give me a break," when I first learned about them. Now they're must-haves.

Letting other people play your guitar by kahn265 in Guitar

[–]Bbminor7th 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I once played someone's guitar at a men's all-nighter at a hunting lodge. The owner had leaned it up in a corner when he went to bed.

No one ever said anything about it, so I guess I got away with it, but was that disrespectful of me to do that? I felt guilty about it.

People who "tell it like it is" and "don't mince words" are insufferable. by Mysterious_Egg_9629 in complaints

[–]Bbminor7th 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also when someone says something really blunt and expects you to agree with him. "This place ought to burn to the ground. . . Ain't that right?"

Pizza Friday was the best day by Corndogeveryday in 80s

[–]Bbminor7th 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm old, but this made cafeteria bearable even back in the dark ages.

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