tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post316664971305064281..comments2023-12-09T02:55:51.216-08:00Comments on Empty Nest Insider: Reducing Road RageEmpty Nest Insiderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-11978519456261649632013-08-05T19:36:51.249-07:002013-08-05T19:36:51.249-07:00LOL - thanks for the giggles, but I am going to di...LOL - thanks for the giggles, but I am going to disagree. I think half the fun (or really all the fun) is actually all the bad things I get to say about the other driver because I know he can't hear. Rhonda Albomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17455873487349816911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-17660212184221958702013-07-22T08:22:20.870-07:002013-07-22T08:22:20.870-07:00Suzanne - There are a lot more "cons," ...Suzanne - There are a lot more "cons," but it was fun to think about!<br /><br />Libby - I wish that there were more drivers who would let me in without a fight. The worst are the big trucks who cut me off when I'm about to merge on the highway.<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-73228637835468731882013-07-22T06:07:34.424-07:002013-07-22T06:07:34.424-07:00I've always wondered if there was a way we cou...I've always wondered if there was a way we could text message or message other cars while on the road. Just let them know they are kind of jerky OR that they are awesome for letting you into traffic. :)Libbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14323538213636795216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-2658512855618393712013-07-21T15:40:48.378-07:002013-07-21T15:40:48.378-07:00Interesting idea, Julie. I can see some of the pr...Interesting idea, Julie. I can see some of the pros and cons in this. <br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-83695887223343955112013-07-20T22:56:14.633-07:002013-07-20T22:56:14.633-07:00Lee - Sorry that someone ran into your car. Thank ...Lee - Sorry that someone ran into your car. Thank goodness that no one was hurt, but it's still a huge imposition.<br /><br />C. Lee - This really makes me appreciate public transportation. Sometimes the most impatient drivers are over 80, which makes it more difficult to return "nasty gestures!"<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-15081845549887980582013-07-20T09:47:04.467-07:002013-07-20T09:47:04.467-07:00The summer heat brings them out in droves. I'm...The summer heat brings them out in droves. I'm especially careful during commute in the afternoon. Yikes! Some very nasty gestures and horn honking going on.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-42295167247772297292013-07-20T09:32:36.964-07:002013-07-20T09:32:36.964-07:00There are definitely some crazy and inconsiderate ...There are definitely some crazy and inconsiderate drivers out there. Lately I've run into a few. Well, not literally run into them, but one idiot did run into my parked car and it's caused me a bit of inconvenience of late.<br /><br />Lee<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-68621120462131376692013-07-20T09:20:19.446-07:002013-07-20T09:20:19.446-07:00Thanks so much for the wonderful award Michelle! Y...Thanks so much for the wonderful award Michelle! You are incredibly thoughtful! I'm sending a big mwah right back to you, plus an extra one for your birthday!<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-70434672675705427482013-07-20T06:29:42.551-07:002013-07-20T06:29:42.551-07:00Julie you are a scream!
I liked the bit about &quo...Julie you are a scream!<br />I liked the bit about "no more vanity plates..." and yes, who knows what unexpected friendships could arise from this...<br />You may just be onto something here... LOL<br /><br />When you have a moment, please pop over to my place, I have something for you... mwah!<br /><a href="http://writer-in-transit.co.za/" rel="nofollow">Writer In Transit</a>Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-30038617384276130602013-07-20T00:20:43.011-07:002013-07-20T00:20:43.011-07:00Carol - I love your "point and click" id...Carol - I love your "point and click" idea! I think it would come in handy on many occasions!<br /><br />Rum-Punch Drunk - I could just imagine what would happen in our car. Since I'm usually late to begin with, we would lose even more time, and probably end up in the ER! It would be a great device to install in young drivers cars to nip road rage in the bud!<br /><br />JJ - As long as the moose isn't charging toward you, it's a good thing!<br /><br />Mary - It is a shame that we have to worry about honking our horns, but you never know what may provoke another driver. It would be great if you could send Carol's "point and click" idea directly over to the nearest police station, and have them deal with reckless drivers.<br /><br />Susan - Wow!!! Could you imagine if he collided with a piano truck?!<br /><br />Julie<br /><br /> Empty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-27149069578976294732013-07-19T19:52:58.787-07:002013-07-19T19:52:58.787-07:00California is the same. I once saw a young man pr...California is the same. I once saw a young man practicing his violin! while driving with his knees! and turning a corner. I was not quick enough with my phone camera.Susan Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834094675218254410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-35206810150896709392013-07-19T17:26:06.235-07:002013-07-19T17:26:06.235-07:00There is plenty of that going around these days fo...There is plenty of that going around these days for sure. Today I followed a young male drive down a residential street - marked 25 mph - he was weaving back and forth and crossed the center line several times. He was doing 45 at least. I was so tempted to beep the horn at him, but then I thought better of it. You never know these days what the other person will do - do they have a gun or what? Mariodacatsmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06040681324029176934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-52061942038983441992013-07-19T15:30:20.837-07:002013-07-19T15:30:20.837-07:00We experience that in Florida too. I liked New Ham...We experience that in Florida too. I liked New Hampshire, where I would drive an hour to work in the morning and see only an occasional moose. JJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14692103477055483000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-74141032608581596902013-07-19T12:05:04.024-07:002013-07-19T12:05:04.024-07:00Oh don't get me started on road rage. Why does...Oh don't get me started on road rage. Why does such a large mechanical object cause the calmest of people to lose the plot? Beats me. Maybe it's pent-up anger from being so nice all the time, ha ha ha. <br />Yes, we need new laws for sure. Maybe have a sensor inside the car, so everytime the driver swears, raises their voice or does a hand gesture the gas is turned off and the car comes to a stop for 15 minutes. They'll soon get the message and keep it calm, ha ha ha. <br />Rum-Punch Drunkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13531893705181077869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-21346131790617097732013-07-19T11:25:34.275-07:002013-07-19T11:25:34.275-07:00I think there should be a point and click type dev...I think there should be a point and click type device, like a non-laser pointer where you could just, well, point and click and it would connect your phone to theirs.Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03745686632918324803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-70680932435332391372013-07-19T08:58:58.900-07:002013-07-19T08:58:58.900-07:00Susan - Sounds like our husbands would get along j...Susan - Sounds like our husbands would get along just fine! I always try to stick up for the women drivers especially if they drive like I do.<br /><br />Al - Sad but true. Although I did have loads of fun with your double entendre!<br /><br />Julie<br /><br />Empty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-91362180585071972532013-07-19T07:04:05.890-07:002013-07-19T07:04:05.890-07:00I've always thought it would be a good idea to...I've always thought it would be a good idea to have some sort of LED sign on your rear bumper (yes, that's a perfectly good double entendre. Have fun with it). It could display certain messages like "Jackass," "Road Hog," or "Numbskull."<br />Although, in today's day and age, you may want it to display "Please Don't Shoot," "Please Call Police," or "Please Tell Me How to Get Out of Sanford."Al Penwasserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14052950809151897315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-87663290453572584102013-07-19T06:02:47.771-07:002013-07-19T06:02:47.771-07:00My husband so enjoys critiquing all drivers on the...My husband so enjoys critiquing all drivers on the road especially if they are woman. It is sometimes difficult being in the car with him. I think it is just a male thing.Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-74138118886628804672013-07-18T23:42:50.806-07:002013-07-18T23:42:50.806-07:00Susan - You could always roll down your window, an...Susan - You could always roll down your window, and shout through a megaphone! I also like Luanne's idea, but we still need a great song to go with it! Thanks Susan!<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-86708767503399066592013-07-18T18:44:10.523-07:002013-07-18T18:44:10.523-07:00Atta girl. By George, I think you're onto some...Atta girl. By George, I think you're onto something. Except I don't have (or want) a cell phone, so I reckon I'd have to stick with the old ways. Not that I EVER feel road rage, of course... Except for when somebody cuts in front of me and then drives twenty stinking miles an hour. <br /><br />I think Luanne is onto something, too. Could be a best seller!Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-47459853696245276582013-07-18T17:12:16.992-07:002013-07-18T17:12:16.992-07:00Gary - It must have been confusing when you first ...Gary - It must have been confusing when you first started driving on the opposite side of the road. Glad your road rage has subsided, so you can concentrate on other things that upset you! Thanks Gary!<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-21867365604059668942013-07-18T16:41:45.586-07:002013-07-18T16:41:45.586-07:00Yvonne - That's a great story, and I can't...Yvonne - That's a great story, and I can't believe that she ended up working in the same restaurant!<br /><br />Julie - A little romance always helps, as long as you pull over first! Thanks Julie!<br /><br />Luanne - "Anger management/ romance novel? Nah, but it does sound like a great idea for a country/western song! You in Luanne?!<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-46695556560304308172013-07-18T16:31:41.879-07:002013-07-18T16:31:41.879-07:00Hi Julie,
Brilliant! Then a big motoring get-tog...Hi Julie,<br /><br />Brilliant! Then a big motoring get-together at the roadside diner. I had road rage for quite some time in England. I was getting really annoyed with the drivers constantly heading towards me. What a bunch of idiots! Then I realised I was no longer in Canada and better change over to the other side of the road :)<br /><br />Garyklahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-64624520177075986292013-07-18T15:33:52.799-07:002013-07-18T15:33:52.799-07:00Oh, you're definitely onto something there, Ju...Oh, you're definitely onto something there, Julie. I think you've just outlined your next anger management/romance novel: Raging Love at a Roadside Cafe. :)Luanne G. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15762881276976395955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-75610108071619101242013-07-18T14:49:04.511-07:002013-07-18T14:49:04.511-07:00LOL, this is a great idea. I love the conversation...LOL, this is a great idea. I love the conversation between the Bronco and the convertible. The beginning of a beautiful friendship. :DJulie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.com