"DRIVERS IN SAN DIEGO"

I've been driving for Uber since the end of November. Based on my personal observations and experience, Female drivers SUCK! Please allow me to explain. I've seen too many females: putting on make up, TEXTING, speeding up to prevent other drivers from merging, etc... You all belong on public transportation not behind the wheel of a potentially deadly weapon! Allow me to break it down. Make up: You are not sitting in a spa chair! You are sitting behind the wheel of a 3,000+ pound vehicle! Get your freaking ass out of bed 30 minutes earlier and put your damn makeup on at home! How beautiful do you imagine you'll Look with blood running down your face after it breaks the windshield? Not to mention the innocent drivers around you that you're putting at risk! Selfish WITCH! Texting: What the hell is so important that you are putting innocent lives at risk instead of watching the road? NOTHING! Let me clue you in. Keep in mind the following only applies if your phone is secured in a holder. There is a feature on phones today called talk to text. It involves the built in microphone on phones these days. It requires no typing. Learn how to use it or KEEP YOUR DAMN HANDS OFF THE KEYBOARD WHILE YOU ARE DRIVING! Preventing others from merging: Okay real life situation from a few weeks ago. I'm on the street that runs by University HS. There was some last minute work being done in the right hand lane. Right at the intersection of the light where you turn into the school. As such, there was a last minute arrow directing traffic to merge left. Just as it was my legal turn to merge over, this young girl in a black Audi (wish dearly I had the plate to post) decides to speed up, pushes in front of my car, forcing me to stop or hit the cones! She proceeded to turn into the HS leading me to believe she's a new driver with Daddy's car. Listen up sweet cheeks, lucky for you my car being out of commission for repairs would have been a bigger cost than teaching you a lesson. Believe it 100% you would have been guilty if I'd allowed you to hit my car. Smarten up young lady or the next driver you act so aggressively towards may not be so nice! Guaranteed Daddy's money isn't going to buy a suspended license back! Karma is coming baby! Okay this last part applies to all. There is a magic little stick on the steering column. When you push it up or down, a blinking light magically appears at the front and back of your car that lets others know your intention to either turn or switch lanes. Most mornings, I forget to add my special mind reading powder to my coffee thus in using this magic little stick, you just may avoid causing an accident and thus huge headaches all around. Such an easy thing. Little effort. One last thing, if you enjoy the last minute cut overs, instead of planning ahead and getting in the proper lane, it's not my job to allow you to cut in. If you miss your exit...Tough crap! Now let's all try to be a little less selfish on the road! Safe driving!

"THE RIDESHARE FROM HELL"

After spending time with family and friends in MA it was time to come home. In August, I placed a RIDESHARE ad on Craigslist. I was contacted from Joe F. who was traveling home to Jacumba at the beginning of October. He quoted a cost of $500 to which I politely declined and wished him good travels. A month later he again contacted me and lowered the cost to $400 which I accepted. The plan was to leave on October 10th. He explained that he was hauling freight for someone in Houston TX that he'd contracted with from www.youship.com and that we would be stopping there briefly to unload. That was fine. We spoke on the phone approx 2 weeks before and he seemed like a goofball but, harmless. Although, he mentioned he had "high anxieties" I put aside this comment and that I would soon come to regret. The Tuesday before we were to leave, he called and proceeds to inform me a long winded description of a repair that had come up with his rv. During that conversation, he asked about the possibility of my paying anything extra. I very politely and firmly replied, "No! The deal was for $400 that's what I'm prepared to pay you! If there's a problem with that, tell me now, I'll buy a plane ticket and fly home." After a little hemming and hawing, he agreed our original deal would stand. October 9th at 9:00pm my cousin drove me to Merrimack NH where I was to meet up with Joe. We packed in my stuff and he proceeded to fill me in on his exhaustive list of rules. One of which was I was not allowed to use the bathroom. He didn't want to deal with any waste but, his own. I was assured the truck stops would have shower facilities($12)and I knew that we'd have to stop and walk the dogs, so I accepted this inconvenience. I blew up my air mattress and settled down for the night. I put my earbuds in and pulled up something on Netflix to fall asleep to. Suddenly he emerges from his bedroom, headlamp glaring. Apparently there was an alarm going off which was indicating an lp gas leak. He asked me if I'd done something?! WTH?! I laid there in fear as he threw a hysterical tantrum trying to figure out what the problem was! He said (among other stuff) I just don't see this working out man! I'm getting ripped off! Etc... He finally managed to reset whatever the problem was. I admit this whole scene had me scared shitless and if I could have easily gone back to MA, I would have. He sort of shut up and calmed down when he saw that I was near tears. Assuring me that we'd work it out. He blamed his horrible behavior on being tired, stress, etc... I finally drifted off to sleep. The next morning at 3:30 I awoke to his freaking headlamp blinding me. He explained that he couldn't sleep and would like to get on the road. I got up and proceeded to fold my blankets and deflate my bed. Now unlike this guy, I wake up slowly. I don't jump out of bed on hyper speed ready to jabber away. Apparently, my monosyllabic answers set him off AGAIN! He starts ranting and raving AGAIN! During this psycho episode he mentioned money. Now the deal was $200 at the start and $200 when we arrived in San Diego. I gave him the $200 I had in my pocket for him and he once again apologized for his horrendous behavior. We get on the road. That day I camped out and napped on the couch of the rv. I was exhausted and the violent swaying of the vehicle made me feel sick. Little did I know this was pissing him off and I'd hear about it later. Anyways, we arrive at the first truck stop in Virginia. He let me know that he's going out for a run with his dog. My innocent question of how long set him off AGAIN! I had not been made aware that I was not welcome to be in the rv from the time we parked until bedtime! Soon he was going off AGAIN! This time his psycho babble included accusations that I was treating his home as a hotel (excuse me, a $400 hotel room would include bathroom privileges), he mentioned that my lying on the couch bothered him. That he'd expected me to be sitting in the passenger seat, etc...Once again, his out of control anger brought me to tears. At this point, I asked him to return $100 Of my money and I would be out of his hair. He found this to be a ludicrous request on my part. He acted like driving one freaking day(10 hours) had earned him $200! So later on, I'd inflated my bed, laid down, prepared to watch something on my phone, tune him and the trying day out and drift off to sleep. Suddenly the alarm from the night before again went off! I alerted him and he came in from outside. Again he had the balls to ask me if I'd done something! I'd like to mention that he was insinuating that I'd used my vape and had somehow caused this to happen! No Mr. Asshole, I think your damn pot smoke would be more likely to be the culprit! So he starts investigating, again getting extremely blown up and having a melt down. Suddenly he realizes, the day before he'd used the stove and when the first burner hadn't lit, he'd used the other, HE LEFT THE OTHER ONE IN THE ON POSITION! He could have freaking killed me! STUPID PSYCHO ASS PIECE OF TRASH! The next day he began pressuring me to give him the other $200! This idea totally freaked me out. His erratic behavior, his constant insinuations that he was getting ripped off, etc...I didn't trust him at all. After I called a friend and explained what was going on, she made a suggestion that I have him sign a receipt which stated "Paid in full..." So I told him that's what I would require in order to pay him in full. After asking me where I'd gotten the idea and learning that it was advice from a trusted friend, he agreed. I also asked for his word that he would stop screaming at me, stop threatening to drop me off somewhere, etc...So we get to the gas station, I go in to pay $200 for the diesel and my card was denied! Twice! ATM denied! Knowing I had plenty of money, I dialed the bank and discovered that it was simply the bank being cautious with my account. My debit card being used in different states in a short period of time required me to confirm my identity and problem solved! We get back on the road and he says, "I almost freaked thinking you had scammed me" Good thing one of us was capable of sane, adult behavior! See Joe, not every freaking situation in life requires a childish, emotional freak out! The next day we were heading into Houston to drop off the freight he was hauling. There was no ac in the cab and after a nap, I woke up feeling sick. I unbuckled and got up to get my monster drink I had placed in the fridge. He asked what I was doing and I explained. He asked me to check the bathroom door(the one I had no access to) I looked and having misunderstood his request said it was closed. He started screaming at me AGAIN! Apparently I was supposed to understand that he wanted the damn thing secured via a lock bar on the bottom. I did it and started making my way to the front. Feeling overcome by the unbearable heat of the rv, trying to maintain my balance in a swaying vehicle that was traveling quickly on the freeway. The asshole asks me to get 2 bottles of water out of the cooler behind his seat! Let's keep in mind, I had paid this piece of shit $400 in full for a service. Yet this asshole continued to act as if he was doing me a great service! So I stopped to get the water however, the look on my face set him off AGAIN! He began calling me names including Lazy bitch! That was the last straw! I freaking snapped! I screamed back! Pointing out the fact that I had fucking paid in full for a service. That I owed him NOTHING! Was not obligated to do one damn thing for him. We had a deal. I'd fulfilled my part, etc...I also brought up his obvious mental issues and that he severely needed help! He kept screaming F&ck you, you psycho c***, etc...I yelled back "Not in your wildest dreams you stupid asshole!" Finally, feeling ashamed that I'd slipped to his level, I put my earbuds in and ignored his continued remarks and attempts to keep it going. I basically ignored him the rest of the ride to Houston. Eventually we get to the guys house and Minnie and I finally get out of that stifling hot oven! No ac and the dickhead wouldn't even open the window to let in air. He put the shade down on his side but, I was out of luck. The good news, I had no need to pee all day. I sweat everything out of my body. Later on the way to San Antonio the bastard says I can sleep in the cargo trailer that night! Take it or leave it! Sleep in a cargo trailer with no windows or airflow? With a 4 wheeler and a jet ski? This is what I paid this psycho asshole $400 for? Needless to say, I was not about to sleep in his dirty ass trailer. When we arrived in San Antonio, he basically locked me and my little dog out for the night. I took a shower and hung around in the truck stop till about 12:30 however, when a patrolman came through, I was told I couldn't have the dog inside. So I spent the night sitting outside the rv while the pot smoking, psycho bastard slept in his bed. The next morning he delayed letting us in and when he finally did, in response to Minnie having a healthy drink of water, the psycho said, "you poor abused animal! I should call the humane society for you" I swear I would have made sure his dog was the one removed. As scared as his dog gets when he's screaming, I have no problem believing that he abuses that poor animal. Anyways, throughout the day he started acting like a human being again. We were driving towards Tucson AZ and I was thrilled that it would be my last night with this piece of human trash! We were making great time until the 10 west in Benson, AZ the traffic came to a dead stop. Stranded for 2 hours. We discovered later that it was due to a traffic fatality and also a hay truck fire. Later on when we were finally on the move again, all he could bitch about was how inconvenienced he was. I mentioned the poor man who'd died and he had no empathy whatsoever! It was all about him. Shaking my head! The 5th morning I awoke with a lighter heart! Knowing I'd be meeting up with my friend within 6 hours at the casino in Campo and traveling the last hour with her was just the medicine my head and heart needed to make it through. WARNING: If you know Joe Flaherty in Jacumba, CA and he has a white German Shepard, hauls freight for you ship, drives a Country Comfort rv, if he offers you a RIDESHARE, think long and hard about it! He's FUCKING PSYCHO!

"BY ALL MEANS, JOIN THE SHEEP"

An open letter to any and all drivers the following may apply to. To the driver who passed me on the right and cut back over in front of me, be my guest. No reason to be aggressive with your driving. During rush hour traffic if you prefer to be one of the sheep, I really have no worries about it! Remember the old story about the tortoise and the hare? I simply choose to be the tortoise. I'd rather slowly coast along, instead of joining the sheep, piled up on each other, tapping the brake every few inches of travel. It makes more sense to me that, driving at a slower speed without frustration trumps the stress of stop and go traffic. So, no need for aggressive maneuvers. I'm sending a friendly, virtual smile and wave to you. To summarize, I promise not to feel smug thinking about the money I save on brake jobs and the stress I miss out on by driving my way during rush hour. How about you tone down the frustrated bitch routine. Deal? Great! Have a Nice day now!

"SCREW UPS"

Yesterday I was driving down an unfamiliar street in Oceanside heading towards the freeway. Just as I'm approaching the on ramp, I realize I'm not far enough to the left. Do I; (A) Cut over at the last moment, cutting off everyone who's in the correct lane waiting their turn? (B) Stop, turn on my blinker, block forward moving traffic, hoping someone will let me cut in front of them? (C) Continue on until I'm able to make a u turn? Wait for it...Sound of buzzer. The correct answer is, (C)! My screw up, mine to fix. Read and learn fellow drivers. I screwed up and I fixed it without bothering any other driver on the street! Imagine that. Simple solution that took a couple of extra minutes. No big deal. Then, the other situation of the day. I'm on the freeway. Traveling/passing in the number 1 lane. Traffic is moderate but, moving fairly quickly. Suddenly this stupid bitch apparently decides she needs to jump from number 2 lane over to the number 1. Problem is, she doesn't signal nor, look. Three guesses as to who was using the spot right then? That's right! Moi! Just as our cars are even I see her coming into my lane, millimeters from hitting me! Yikes! I lay on my horn and thank The Lord she was able to pull back into her own lane! Scared the heck out of me and life flashed quickly in front of my eyes! I think I had an angel sitting as my copilot. Moral of the story? When we miss our turns, etc..., let's fix our mistake in a way that doesn't inconvenience other drivers. Before we change lanes, let's ideally look and then signal. At the very least, LOOK TO MAKE SURE THE LANE IS CLEAR! The life and property we save may very well be our own! To the dumb ass who came so very close to hitting me? I hope you learned an important lesson that you never forget! If you didn't, do the rest of us a favor, cut up your license and use public transportation. You're dangerous and have no business driving a car!

"ON THE ROAD AGAIN"

Well I wasn't driving for about 6 months. Sad to say, not much has changed! just the other day, I'm in the number 3 lane, cruise control set to 70 and it happens. Some moron decides to cut over in front of me! Do they keep up the flow? No! Since they're traveling at a slower speed, I of course, must take off the cruise control and adjust my speed. The worst part, there was no one in front of them! How I wished at that moment I was driving a junk car. Can you imagine the look of shock on their face if I just slammed them like a bumper car? Bet they'd never pull that cut off $hit again! Hah! I think driving in a Demolition Derby would be the perfect hobby for me! Also WTH is up with drivers entering the freeway at city street speed? Come on people! It's common sense, get up to freeway speed before you merge in! For goodness sake, you aren't just putting yourself in jeopardy but, every driver around you. I tell you right now, if you caused me to wreck because of your stupidity, I'd probably be tempted to knock you into next year! If you're afraid of the freeway then please do the rest of us a favor, keep your ass on the city streets! We'll be okay really. **Sigh** I guess it goes to show, it's true, "Same old $hit, different day!" One thing that's undisputable, a vehicle and the ability to drive equals freedom! Public transportation might get you from point a to point b however, there's nothing like driving yourself! So even with all the morons out there, it's GREAT to be mobile again!

"DAYS LONG GONE"

I remember the summers of my childhood. Many years, the last two weeks in August, we'd head off to New Hampshire and my Uncle's cabin. It's funny how those car rides have stayed with me. I remember learning how to play 20 questions. My Dad singing. Also we kids had our "99 bottles of beer on the wall, Old McDonald, I've been working on the railroad, etc..." With 4 kids there were lots of arguments to go around. Of course, we certainly asked the age old question, "Are we there yet?" Dozens of times. These days when you pass a family vehicle on the road, more than likely, the kids eyes are glued to a DVD screen. I understand the concept. Put on a movie, keep them quiet (hopefully) and out of your hair. IMO it's a sad substitute. Aren't kids bombarded enough with technology in their daily lives? I had some great conversations with my Dad during those car trips. Whether he was telling me jokes, trivia, or singing, I had his complete attention during those trips. Looking back, those moments mean even more to me since my Dad passed away 14 years ago. Those car trips were bonding moments and now are great memories. So I guess my whole point in getting sappy is, what will your kids look back on some day? Do you make time in your busy, daily world to simply have fun with your children? Are there no distractions? No interruptions? My Dad worked hard taking care of us. He usually came home very tired. Looking back, vacation time was so special because it really was a relaxing time to hang out with my Dad and just be. I wouldn't trade my priceless memories for any movie on DVD.

"DRIVING ETIQUETTE PART2"

1) MOVING ROADBLOCKS: Is it too much to ask, if you're driving slower than other drivers, that you stay to the right? I mean what the hell? Do you get a charge on pissing people off? Are you clueless? Do you not notice other drivers having to change lanes in order to go around you? Don't you get that this creates a hazard to all? I suggest if you honestly don't notice this, Maybe you should be restricted to bicycles and public transportation. It's a simple concept, if you're driving slower than the flow of traffic, STAY TO THE RIGHT!! Better still, try city streets. 2) TAILGATERS: On the other hand, if I'm keeping up with the majority of traffic and you decide to come speeding up and ride my ass, expect the same courtesy returned to you. No, I won't get out of your way. You may go around. I don't excuse or condone A$$hole behavior. So as a warning to all the tailgaters out there, I will not be intimidated into going faster. Chances are, I'm driving above the speed limit as it is. I'm glad to move over for the occasional courteous fellow driver. However, come flying up behind me and ride my ass, I may break for you! 3) BASS FOOLS: You know who you are. Your car resembles a concert hall. The bass from your system can be felt for blocks. Many times the noise coming from the stereo is full of obscenities, derogatory statements about women, doing crime, etc... I have news for you, we don't all appreciate your choice of music! The bass hurts my freaking head so much, I'd rather have a Migraine! And that rap crap is nothing but obnoxious noise to me. This is America and you're entitled to like/listen to any noise you like. However, you aren't entitled to force it on the people around you. How'd you like to be forced to listen to Opera or Classical against your will? You're not alone on this planet. A little courtesy goes a long way! If each one of us had just a little bit more respect, life could be that much sweeter. 4) SCREW UPS: We all screw up. Miss our turn, get in the wrong lane, etc... However, not all of us are so self centered that our screw up becomes everyone else's problem! If you make an occasional mistake, please, by all means take whatever corrective steps needed in order to put yourself back on course. Please do it in a way that doesn't cause problems for others! We've all seen this. The driver who holds up the flow of traffic because they're in the wrong lane. Or, the driver that blocks traffic in order to u turn... Basically, don't be a pain in the ass to society and it will be a nicer society for all! Have a Great Day! Be Safe!

"DRIVING ETIQUETTE PART1"

Wow it's been a long time since my last post! One of my resolutions is to start working on this blog! If you happen to drive on California freeways, I'm sure you'll agree, there's plenty to write! Lol! Unfortunately there is no class on driving etiquette so I've decided to tackle the topic here. Let's begin with a statement I think we can all agree on, "My destination is my priority. Other drivers destinations aren't" However, I do want us all to arrive safely! An added bonus would be arriving with less stress. Some basic driving manners, I believe, could help. So I've come up with a list of actions and behaviors we can all practice. Imagine if even 50% made a change, we all benefit in the positive. So in no particular order; 1)TURN SIGNALS: I have caught myself getting lazy at times re: signaling. When it's obvious that I'm turning right or left, often times, I don't bother using it. Trouble is, after a few turns like that, a bad habit starts. That's why I've resolved to signal regardless. I'd rather over signal than be a pain in the ass driver! Here's just one scenario, you're making a left onto a busy street, a car is approaching from that direction, you patiently wait for it to pass, last second the driver makes a left onto your street! Jackass! Also, I'm more inclined to allow a driver to cut in when they signal. Shows manners. Most of all, by using the turn signal, when other drivers know what you're planning, they're less likely to hit your vehicle. After all, I doubt there are any mind readers out there. So let's all plan to signal more. 2)PARKING LOT BLOCKERS: Listen up douchebags! If you're shopping during peak hours, don't add to the extra stress by blocking the parking row so you can get a few feet closer to the door! A little bit of walking won't hurt you. From what I've seen people who make this a habit could benefit from a little exercise. So remember, instead of showing yourself to be a selfish piece of crap adding stress to people around you, walk yourself to better health. We'll all benefit through reduced stress at the store, bonus exercise, less temptation of ripping someone's head off and shoving it up their backsides! 3)CIGARETTES AND TRASH: I'm a smoker I freely admit it. However, there is one thing absolutely no one would ever see me doing, that's throwing a lit finished cigarette out a window! NEVER! First of all, I remember well the wildfires of 2003 and 2007. Even before those events, it doesn't take a college degree to understand that a lit cigarette is dangerous and a potential fire starter. Improper disposal by throwing one out of a car IMO is criminal! If you smoke and make a habit of tossing your butts, think about this. You toss your butt out the window. The breeze of the freeway pulls it to the car behind you. It's blown into an open window, lands on a child or a baby and burns them. That's not okay! Or during the dry season, it lands on a dried patch of weeds and starts a fire. Do you know how quickly fires get out of control in this state? As for tossing trash out of your car. Litterbugs SUCK and they're pigs! There's a reason God made trash cans! There's no excuse for acting like pigs! There's no excuse for littering. EVER! All it does is create an ugly, dirty environment. Hold on to your trash for proper disposal. Let's teach our children to respect the world. It will be theirs one day. 4)LAST MINUTE CUT OVERS/OFFS: IMO while driving you plan ahead. The route, travel time,etc... One would think this would include entering and exiting the freeway. However, there always seems to be one. For one reason or another, this driver waits till the last possible second to jump across lanes of traffic to make the exit. Although, it's not nice, I admit I'll mess up this driver whenever I safely can. Usually this amounts to maintaining the same speed in the lane next to them until we pass the exit. I know 2 wrongs don't make a right. Sometimes I can't rise above my naughty side :) Well that's all for now. This will be continued in the near future. :)

"MOVING BILLBOARDS"

Some of us share our causes, opinions, political favorites within our family/ close friend groups. Others, myself included, aren't so shy. During the Dubya decline, I'm pretty sure anyone looking at my cars backside, knew where I stood! I think of it as my free billboard space. During a stressful commute, bumper stickers make for some free reading material aka minor distraction. How else might you learn at a glance; Who is a proud parent? Who's against civil rights equality for all? Who displays not only the number of their children but, their names and ages for the peodophiles? Who loves a certain breed of dog? Who attended what college? You get my point. I also enjoy reading the clever little license plate holders some include. My two comments/opinions on these at the end). I say express yourself. This way, the perverts know the number of kids as well as, their names. We'll be able to spot the close minded bigots from the distance. You may actually bring something worthwhile to someone's attention. Or, change a closed mind. Even if not, I'm out here and I'm reading! Okay re: plate holders, one that makes me gag every time are princess comments! If you're old enough to drive, you're beyond princess stage! Get over yourself! Two, why do the majority keep the dealer's ad on the car? Which is what the plate holder is. Do you benefit by providing free advertising? I've always just been mildly curious about that. Be safe all!

"IGNORANT OR JUST PLAIN AS$HOLE?"

I suspect unfortunately most times it's the second choice. Seems our vehicles provide a sense of anonymity that many times brings out the worst in us! After all, I think the majority wouldn't act so blatant in face to face interactions. For example, I've never been at the grocery store and seen someone just cut a person off in line. Something I've seen hundreds if not thousands of times while driving. For instance, drivers I call "merger maggots". Two lanes are merging, easy and simple in theory. Car A, car B, repeat. Until an as$hole human gets in the mix. Situations A: cars entering the freeway,"wait my turn? No way, I'm special! I'll cross the solid line and screw the process up for every driver around me, disrupt the flow of traffic. Who cares if they have the right of way?" Situation B: 3 or 4 signs warning drivers the lane is closed ahead, merge left or right. Sure enough here come the maggots, waiting till the last possible moment! "Screw the drivers they've just cut off! As long as they got that few extra feet. I tell you, there are times I can understand what causes freeway shootings. I don't condone it but, I can understand. I sometimes pretend the button of my emergency brake is a rocket launcher! Lol! It helps, sometimes. Then we have the turtles. The turtle drives 50-55 usually in the #3 lane which I don't have a problem with. I prefer the #1 or 2 myself. However, just the other day I had just entered the freeway, while working my way over, I was behind a turtle for a couple of minutes. Which was fine, I had one more lane change. My signals on, all clear, suddenly with no warning, the freaking turtle jumps the lane! Maintaining his speed! WTH?? So I jump into #1 in order to get away from this moving traffic barrier. I also blasted him and his car into dust! I mean really people, are you scared to keep up with the flow of traffic? That's okay, there's a solution, CITY STREETS! If you must use the freeway, stay to the right! Simple enough! Last but not least, lane leapers! My ex and I were on the freeway one night. Fairly moderate traffic. Things were flowing but, there were lots of cars. Traveling in the #3 lane which he prefers. To the right, cars are entering and exiting the freeway. To the left, fast approaching is a Mustang, leaping back and forth between lanes 1 and 2. Just as he came up parallel to us, he hit(or was hit)a vehicle in lane #2. The impact spun his car out and across four lanes of traffic, where it slammed into a compact that had just come onto the freeway! The poor driver, minding his own business, just trying to get up to freeway speed! In just seconds, his car was wrecked! Luckily, my ex had noticed this fool and was able to slow down enough that we weren't caught up in the crash. The Mustang was less than 100 yards away as it paseed right in front of our truck! I certainly prayed the guy in the compact walked away without any injuries that night. Aside from his car that is. I'm pretty sure his car was done. All because some As$hole was driving too fast in moderate conditions, cutting lanes and other cars!

"RUBBER NECKERS AKA LOOKIE LOOS"

What the hell is it about accidents or cops pulled over on the freeway, that makes many drivers hit the brakes? When I pass an accident scene, I pray that all involved are alive. That they will be okay. I NEVER slow down to look! To all the nosy drivers, GET THE HELL OUT OF MY WAY! I wish they'd pull over and take a picture! To every busybody driver out there, either keep moving or pull over! Stop being a pain in the ass for other drivers like myself. I couldn't possibly be the only driver on the freeway who doesn't want to gawk at the misfortune of others? The commute is stressful enough! So, let's review, next time you see an accident scene, and you must know what's up? Pull over to the side, take pictures, offer to help. Just be sure to get out of the flow of traffic. Otherwise, maybe one day I'll be in the car behind you and I'll ram your trunk up your Ass!

"BRAKE LIGHT BINGO"

For nearly 10 years my commute for work was 48 miles round trip. Depending on factors such as; time of day/year, tourists in town, holidays, accidents, navy ships coming/going, etc... My commute ran anywhere from 30-60 mins. I realized early on that moving slowly is much, much better than continual stop and go. One afternoon while becoming almost hypnotized from the sea of red lights in front of me, I came up with a game. I call this game,"Brake Light Bingo". While traffic is moving, I allow a gap of approx. 100 yards(give or take)to open between my car and the one in front of me. It's inevitable that in a short while the reds will begin to blink on. In CA. there's never a shortage of drivers willing to ride your butt! Anyways, at this point I ease up on the gas into slow cruise mode. If it's done correctly, I don't use my brake, therefore I get a point! Weird, dorky, dumb? Maybe. Just a harmless activity I came up with to help me stay sane, pass the time, and to keep myself from ramming other cars as if it was demolition derby time on the freeway!(Just kidding. Maybe) Anyways, at first I tried for a low score of 5. As time passed I would aim higher. Overtime, it was a distraction. Most important, I never became a freeway sniper! Except in my imagination! Lol! Overall, I know my gas milage, brakes, overall wear and tear on the car was for the better. Most important, so was my mood once I finally arrived home!

"EXCUSE ME, THAT'S A CAR NOT A SALON"

So there I am sitting in stop and go traffic on the freeway. I'm alternating between daydreaming and playing a game I invented I call,"Brake Light Bingo". More on that another time. Anyways, eventually, like a beacon I become aware of a different type of light coming from inside the car ahead of me. Can't really miss it. Right above the drivers head, the rectangular shape is recognizable to all. I'm sure the mirror is put there with the best of intentions. However, in my experience, many humans don't have the sense they were born with and many times they do stupid things. Such as, applying makeup while sitting behind the wheel of a vehicle during the morning commute! Ladies don't get me wrong, if you enjoy painting your face on every day, more power to you. However, if you must put makeup on, do the rest of us a favor? Set your damn alarm 30 minutes earlier and put it on at home! Who lied and said your car was a salon? FYI it's a heavy machine that could kill you yourself or an innocent person in seconds. Someone who's minding their own business, driving to work, could actually never arrive due to your laziness and stupidity. I can't speak for anyone else, however when we're sharing the road, I feel a lot better if your hands and brain are where they should be! Who the hell are you and what gives you the right to put other drivers at risk? I can imagine some thinking, "I'm able to do both". To which I say,"bullshit, no you can't". Here's a thought, try to be a little less selfish. Put your face on safely. In the comfort of your very own bathroom! Thank you!

"CA CRAZIES IN CARS"

Hi, My name is Lynn. I've been one of the many "CA CRAZIES IN CARS" for 20+ years. I've seen a lot of crazy, ridiculous, dangerous, and/or simply stupid behavior from drivers over time. Being honest, I've committed a few myself. However, despite the anonymity our cars provide, must we be A'holes just because we can? After all, we wouldn't push our way to the front of the line at the grocery store. Yet, many seem to think it's their birthright to be merger maggots,(later post)in their cars. So this blog will touch on a list of 35+ behaviors I've observed on the roads over the years. Some, simply draw a shake of the head. Some, a not so nice gesture or word. Some, I truly wish a cop was around to see and stop the person. Just so I could drive by laughing and pointing. Bye for now. More soon to come.