Irritations

[Duran duren]

I was walking in downtown Washington, D.C. yesterday around 5:00 p.m. Lots of traffic and people out on the streets. There was a husband and wife ahead of me on the sidewalk with four kids ranging from about 4 to 8. So, little kids. The parents are walking almost an entire block ahead of the kids without once turning back to check on them. The parents get to a cross walk with just a few second left on the walk sign. They start yelling run kids, get across, never holding their hands or watching them to make sure they got across safely. I said nothing but wanted so badly to slap them silly. Idiots. They're your damn kids. Watch them and take care of them. It's called being a responsible parent.

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Dang c.d., I'm just sorry to hear you were walking in downtown DC yesterday...

[c.d.]

I was walking in downtown Washington, D.C. yesterday around 5:00 p.m. Lots of traffic and people out on the streets. There was a husband and wife ahead of me on the sidewalk with four kids ranging from about 4 to 8. So, little kids. The parents are walking almost an entire block ahead of the kids without once turning back to check on them. The parents get to a cross walk with just a few second left on the walk sign. They start yelling run kids, get across, never holding their hands or watching them to make sure they got across safely. I said nothing but wanted so badly to slap them silly. Idiots. They're your damn kids. Watch them and take care of them. It's called being a responsible parent.

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[c.d.]

According to the internet drinking pickle juice will instantly stop a bad night time leg cramp. Friends have told me this as well from personal experience. I am guessing it is the huge hit of sodium that does it. Seems to be lots of anecdotal evidence for this.

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[Herlock Sholmes]

Not generally a fan of radishes myself. But I do like pickled radishes. What I do is to take left-over (dill) pickle juice and put radishes in the jar for a couple of days. It bleaches them, but they get a nice sharp flavor.

I like the sound of that CF.

[C. F. Leon]

Radishes.

I’ve tried them 4 times and am yet to notice even a hint of a flavour. What is the point of them?

Not generally a fan of radishes myself. But I do like pickled radishes. What I do is to take left-over (dill) pickle juice and put radishes in the jar for a couple of days. It bleaches them, but they get a nice sharp flavor.

[Herlock Sholmes]

People who get up super early and then proceed to make more noise than half a dozen blacksmith’s at work because they think that everyone else should be up too.

[c.d.]

People who brag about how they get up super early in the morning like 5:00 A.M. If that is your thing then go for it but I am at a failure to see why I should be impressed or maybe even jealous.

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[Doctored Whatsit]

Something helpful (well, in theory) that I was told was that if you are actually lucky enough to speak to a live company agent and they are unable to help you, don't ask to speak to their supervisor. Instead, ask if you can speak with someone who has the authority to resolve your problem which is not always their supervisor. Worth a shot.

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Cheers CD. Most of the time it's getting past a series of recorded messages to actually speak to a human being that iritates me!

[c.d.]

Something helpful (well, in theory) that I was told was that if you are actually lucky enough to speak to a live company agent and they are unable to help you, don't ask to speak to their supervisor. Instead, ask if you can speak with someone who has the authority to resolve your problem which is not always their supervisor. Worth a shot.

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[Doctored Whatsit]

I hate modern telephone systems - you dial and get offered numerous options, none of which fit your query, so you inevitably pick the wrong option. You eventually get placed in a queue that goes on forever, you listen to dreadful distorted music, you are told the call will be recorded for training purposes etc etc.

I bought a new phone with an answering machine a few years ago that offered a totally unnecessary 30 seconds to record my outgoing message, and so, after a few bad experiences phoning various companies, I recorded my message which expressed my irritation ...

"Sorry, but I am unavailable at the moment. To speak to an assistant who is very sweet, but no help whatever, press 1. To be subjected to some awful electronic music, press 2. To be cut off for no apparent reason, press 3. Otherwise, please leave your message after the tone. Your call is important to me ... it says here..."

That summed up my feelings at the time, and they haven't changed much.

[Herlock Sholmes]

Radishes.

I’ve tried them 4 times and am yet to notice even a hint of a flavour. What is the point of them?

[c.d.]

Having a problem with my land line phone. Technician will be out today "sometime between 1:00 and 5:00." Thanks, that really helps narrow it down. Now I have to be home all day. Plus, I am told that if the problem is my phone and not the network I will be charged a huge amount for the service call. Wankers.

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[C. F. Leon]

People who come to the Library's Quiet Room, and then talk on their phone, or think it's their kids' personal Playroom.

[c.d.]

In the extremely unlikely event that that doesn't work, try screaming I didn't do anything and get off of me over and over.

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[c.d.]

Cop: "Ok, you're under arrest."

Suspect: "No, I'm not."

Remember that phrase folks. It will get you out of an arrest.

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