I hate stupid people...
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2006
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From: Midland TX
My philosophy:
Everyone should be entitled to kill ONE person (choose wisely). You have to get a stamp...like deer hunting. You should also wear a pin or patch that reads: "I haven't killed mine, yet".
Maybe if people worried about pissing off someone who "hasn't killed theirs, yet", they would think twice about what they are doing.
Everyone should be entitled to kill ONE person (choose wisely). You have to get a stamp...like deer hunting. You should also wear a pin or patch that reads: "I haven't killed mine, yet".
Maybe if people worried about pissing off someone who "hasn't killed theirs, yet", they would think twice about what they are doing.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: FL
I deal with people all day long. The nice ones I try to treat as nice or better than they did me and take care of them, the *******s I become an even bigger ******* to them and try to aggrevate them for kicks
I wish I could exterminate the idiots around, but like someone said there wouldn't be many people left
I wish I could exterminate the idiots around, but like someone said there wouldn't be many people left
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 1,594
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From: Md
stupidity
The problem is that today it is all about "ME" and many people do not give you or anything around them much thought. I see it every day. Just look at the way people drive, shop, talk, phone in movies, etc. It is the "ME GENERATION" I was taught to respect other people and their property unless they disrespect you. It is a shame.
Last edited by dh305; Aug 8, 2007 at 01:17 AM. Reason: change
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Rocky Mount Virginia
Hey man, it may seem obvious to you to go around the back to play catch but not everyone works hard to maintain a car like most C5 drivers so he would have no idea how you feel. However, you could've created a bigger problem than you realize. He apologized and offered to pay for the damages right? What more can he do? Then you keep going on about it, I would have gotten pissed as well. Then you tell him he can't afford to pay for it? That just adds fuel to the fire that all Corvette owners are A$$holes. Imagine the other guy he was playing catch with what he must have thought of you. You know he will be in a bar and the topic will come up and then he goes "man me and my buddy we playing catch and the ball barely taps the vettes fender and the owner goes on for hours about it. I am glad there was no damage just sounds like you overreacted.
And no, he wouldn't be able to afford it - he already told me that he pawned his Xbox to pay a bill. He has also used 2 Payday loans, so no, he has no money. Had nothing to do with a "holier than thou" car. I'm not like that. If is was a Taurus wagon, I would still be pissed.
Oh, and if he thinks I'm an azzhole, fine....he's an idiot.
Last edited by VinnyT; Aug 8, 2007 at 07:43 AM.
Safety Car
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Omaha Nebraska
St. Jude Donor '06
This neighbor and I had a pretty good rapport before this. He knows how meticulous I am with it. He would in fact joke how much time I spent detailing the car.
Now he was on the front lawn, only about 10 feet from the car. To me, that is WAY too close for a game of catch. He missed previous throws that went into my front lawn. It then got silent, so I figured they moved to the back. Then the "thud" happened. I usually have pretty good restraint, but this put me over the edge.
What made me so angry is his lack of common sense to play catch there.
Now he was on the front lawn, only about 10 feet from the car. To me, that is WAY too close for a game of catch. He missed previous throws that went into my front lawn. It then got silent, so I figured they moved to the back. Then the "thud" happened. I usually have pretty good restraint, but this put me over the edge.
What made me so angry is his lack of common sense to play catch there.
Oh, btw... I will do the above for my company owned DD and even my old Ford F-150!! Yup, SUPER ****!! Lol @ me...
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Woodstock Ontario
I will MOVE my car from a parking space, MOVE it from a driveway, do whatever I need to in order for the possible offender to NOT be able to "wound or maim" my car if I see, hear, or observe anything going on around it that could be a problem. I know it's **** as hell but I will seriously move my car in a parking lot if I'm able, if I see some idot park too close, or I see some kids playing. I realize if you're not there, you won't know but if you are there and know it, help the situation not get worse and take the initiative to either move it or go ask the possible offender to move their game... serious!! I just built a new house and purposely built my driveway on the opposite side of the house to be AWAY from a basketball hoop set up in the neighbors drive. Had I put my drive on the right side of the house, I would have been worrying about that bb all the time... Instead it's on the left and I will have no issues. [B]You said you're smarter than the neighbor and I believe you... so don't hesitate to use those smarts!! You can do it in a nice way!!
Oh, btw... I will do the above for my company owned DD and even my old Ford F-150!! Yup, SUPER ****!! Lol @ me...
Oh, btw... I will do the above for my company owned DD and even my old Ford F-150!! Yup, SUPER ****!! Lol @ me...
I thought *I* was the ultimate careful parker but you're probably my equal. I'd park a rusty Ford at the faaaaar side of the lot.
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Drifting
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Leelanau County
My philosophy:
Everyone should be entitled to kill ONE person (choose wisely). You have to get a stamp...like deer hunting. You should also wear a pin or patch that reads: "I haven't killed mine, yet".
Maybe if people worried about pissing off someone who "hasn't killed theirs, yet", they would think twice about what they are doing.
Everyone should be entitled to kill ONE person (choose wisely). You have to get a stamp...like deer hunting. You should also wear a pin or patch that reads: "I haven't killed mine, yet".
Maybe if people worried about pissing off someone who "hasn't killed theirs, yet", they would think twice about what they are doing.
Safety Car
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 4,743
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From: Omaha Nebraska
St. Jude Donor '06
Yeah, that's the one....
Meanwhile, we've been in the parking lot alone for 5 minutes. I usually drop my passengers off at the door to avoid whining, complaining, etc. Instead, I'm viewed as being nice! Lol @ me...
It's all good really... I always tell people, "Just think how fat I'd be if I didn't walk so much!" (I'm a big boy as it is!!)
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Woodstock Ontario
I drive my wife nuts when I park. I'll pull in and park "here", assess the surroundings and then go "there". I assess the new surroundings and again move to a safer spot, "over there". Once again, re-assess... Hmmm yeah, this one is good. Oh wait, I see one over "there" that is BETTER!
Yeah, that's the one.... Meanwhile, we've been in the parking lot alone for 5 minutes.
I usually drop my passengers off at the door to avoid whining, complaining, etc. Instead, I'm viewed as being nice! Lol @ me...
It's all good really... I always tell people, "Just think how fat I'd be if I didn't walk so much!" (I'm a big boy as it is!!)
Yeah, that's the one....
Meanwhile, we've been in the parking lot alone for 5 minutes. I usually drop my passengers off at the door to avoid whining, complaining, etc. Instead, I'm viewed as being nice! Lol @ me...
It's all good really... I always tell people, "Just think how fat I'd be if I didn't walk so much!" (I'm a big boy as it is!!)
I too often bop around the lot looking for the perfect spot - and this is in my (almost) mint (NO door dinged) ricer Acura. With the Vette it's even more crucial. If I'm not sure of where I will be able to park it, I won't even take it. Momma still understands. She's a peach.
Score - the last three EDD Honda products (total of 16 years) - zero door dings.
Safety Car
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From: Omaha Nebraska
St. Jude Donor '06
Ohhhh maaaan did *I* write this somewhere and you copied and pasted it? I think so! No it can't be as my wife doesn't complain and understands perfectly. When my (26yr old) daughter is with us I'll drop Momma and her off at the restaurant door while I scout the available spots. I like to create my own space. By the time I get inside the restaurant they're settled at a nice table and have ordered my drinkey-poo.
I too often bop around the lot looking for the perfect spot - and this is in my (almost) mint (NO door dinged) ricer Acura. With the Vette it's even more crucial. If I'm not sure of where I will be able to park it, I won't even take it. Momma still understands. She's a peach.
Score - the last three EDD Honda products (total of 16 years) - zero door dings.
I too often bop around the lot looking for the perfect spot - and this is in my (almost) mint (NO door dinged) ricer Acura. With the Vette it's even more crucial. If I'm not sure of where I will be able to park it, I won't even take it. Momma still understands. She's a peach.
Score - the last three EDD Honda products (total of 16 years) - zero door dings.
She gets car-sick easily and when I start and stop several times like that, it can get to her... 
She likes the ding free car too!! I don't want to provide any stats as far as years of ding free vehicles (I'll jinx myself!) but suffice it to say, we're in the same crowd!! Here's to ya brother!! The secret is to get yourself the maximum amount of space without getting someone else ticked off at you and then having the peace of mind that it gives you to relax. There are all kinds of tricks...
Instructor
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: McAlester Oklahoma
St. Jude Donor '08
I was visiting a friends house and I heard some noise outside....
Same thing as your situation... Park right across the street but they wanted to play soccer in the street in front of the house. As I walked out the soccer balled was kicked up the driveway and wedged under my front bumper... I walked up to the kid's handed the ball back and whispered....
" If you damage my car, the offence is punishable by death"
In short they packed up and left.
Same thing as your situation... Park right across the street but they wanted to play soccer in the street in front of the house. As I walked out the soccer balled was kicked up the driveway and wedged under my front bumper... I walked up to the kid's handed the ball back and whispered....
" If you damage my car, the offence is punishable by death"
In short they packed up and left.
Safety Car
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Omaha Nebraska
St. Jude Donor '06
