OT: What’s your pet peeve?

[dharmagirl]

Ah, Brutus…you neglected to mention one VERY important part of the “futzing” process: the elderly woman who digs for change AND coupons (“I know I have a 10 cents off coupon for this toilet paper in here SOMEWHERE”)

The other crime is not having the VIP grocery store club card and then making a stink about the discount.

Before filling a cart with lots of “Club VIP” priced items, wouldnt it make sense to make sure the card is on your person?

I was once behind a coupon-clipper for what seemed like an eternity. She had a coupon for everything in her cart, and they were all wadded up in one big mess at the bottom of her cavernous purse. But, of course, before she searched for the 10 cent off coupon, she had to find her GLASSES which were somewhere else in the Purse from Hell.

The cashier and I were both near tears. The woman operated as if she was in her own universe. I honestly think I’ve taken out a mortgage in less time… ah well…

[Anonymous]

I would have mentioned the coupon-searcher, but she is my wife. No can do.

[Anonymous]

I would have mentioned the coupon-searcher, but she is my wife. No can do.

[Anonymous]

I would have mentioned the coupon-searcher, but she is my wife. No can do.

[Anonymous]

I would have mentioned the coupon-searcher, but she is my wife. No can do.

[Anonymous]

I would have mentioned the coupon-searcher, but she is my wife. No can do.

[sfexporter]

FLU,

I guess you have not been to AZ if you think CA drivers are the worst. I have lived in AZ the last 3 years before moved back to CA this year and can truly say AZ drivers are worse than CA. Here’s my take on AZ:

1. All vehicles (big rigs, truck, trailers) can go on the fast lane. No courtesy for faster vehicles to pass.

2. Over 50% of the vehicles are SUVs and big pickup trucks. Good luck trying to maneuver your car around these vehicles.

3. Large vehicles (SUVs & P/U trucks) flying on the highway like Indy racing against riceboy. Seen too many crashes and turnover on the freeway.

4. Cutting over 4 lanes to exist. These are usually the soccer moms in SUV having no clue or little regard for their kids safety by yakking on the phone and realize the last second they need to exit

5. Moms smoking in #4 and don’t care if there are kids on the backseat. Toss the cigarette out the window after use with no regard for others

6. Snowbird drivers flocking to AZ during the winter. Add this with #3 makes the commute in AZ much more fun!

7. Highways in AZ are full of rocks, pebbles, nails, screws and bolts. You feel like Speed Racer trying to avoid those objects. I had changed 4 windshield in 3 years and pulled over 10 screws, nails or bolts out of my tires. I replaced 8 tires in 3 years.

Too many to bitch about AZ but I am glad to be back in CA except for the stinking cost of living and housing!#$%^&*

[sfexporter]

FLU,

I guess you have not been to AZ if you think CA drivers are the worst. I have lived in AZ the last 3 years before moved back to CA this year and can truly say AZ drivers are worse than CA. Here’s my take on AZ:

1. All vehicles (big rigs, truck, trailers) can go on the fast lane. No courtesy for faster vehicles to pass.

2. Over 50% of the vehicles are SUVs and big pickup trucks. Good luck trying to maneuver your car around these vehicles.

3. Large vehicles (SUVs & P/U trucks) flying on the highway like Indy racing against riceboy. Seen too many crashes and turnover on the freeway.

4. Cutting over 4 lanes to exist. These are usually the soccer moms in SUV having no clue or little regard for their kids safety by yakking on the phone and realize the last second they need to exit

5. Moms smoking in #4 and don’t care if there are kids on the backseat. Toss the cigarette out the window after use with no regard for others

6. Snowbird drivers flocking to AZ during the winter. Add this with #3 makes the commute in AZ much more fun!

7. Highways in AZ are full of rocks, pebbles, nails, screws and bolts. You feel like Speed Racer trying to avoid those objects. I had changed 4 windshield in 3 years and pulled over 10 screws, nails or bolts out of my tires. I replaced 8 tires in 3 years.

Too many to bitch about AZ but I am glad to be back in CA except for the stinking cost of living and housing!#$%^&*

[sfexporter]

FLU,

I guess you have not been to AZ if you think CA drivers are the worst. I have lived in AZ the last 3 years before moved back to CA this year and can truly say AZ drivers are worse than CA. Here’s my take on AZ:

1. All vehicles (big rigs, truck, trailers) can go on the fast lane. No courtesy for faster vehicles to pass.

2. Over 50% of the vehicles are SUVs and big pickup trucks. Good luck trying to maneuver your car around these vehicles.

3. Large vehicles (SUVs & P/U trucks) flying on the highway like Indy racing against riceboy. Seen too many crashes and turnover on the freeway.

4. Cutting over 4 lanes to exist. These are usually the soccer moms in SUV having no clue or little regard for their kids safety by yakking on the phone and realize the last second they need to exit

5. Moms smoking in #4 and don’t care if there are kids on the backseat. Toss the cigarette out the window after use with no regard for others

6. Snowbird drivers flocking to AZ during the winter. Add this with #3 makes the commute in AZ much more fun!

7. Highways in AZ are full of rocks, pebbles, nails, screws and bolts. You feel like Speed Racer trying to avoid those objects. I had changed 4 windshield in 3 years and pulled over 10 screws, nails or bolts out of my tires. I replaced 8 tires in 3 years.

Too many to bitch about AZ but I am glad to be back in CA except for the stinking cost of living and housing!#$%^&*

[sfexporter]

FLU,

I guess you have not been to AZ if you think CA drivers are the worst. I have lived in AZ the last 3 years before moved back to CA this year and can truly say AZ drivers are worse than CA. Here’s my take on AZ:

1. All vehicles (big rigs, truck, trailers) can go on the fast lane. No courtesy for faster vehicles to pass.

2. Over 50% of the vehicles are SUVs and big pickup trucks. Good luck trying to maneuver your car around these vehicles.

3. Large vehicles (SUVs & P/U trucks) flying on the highway like Indy racing against riceboy. Seen too many crashes and turnover on the freeway.

4. Cutting over 4 lanes to exist. These are usually the soccer moms in SUV having no clue or little regard for their kids safety by yakking on the phone and realize the last second they need to exit

5. Moms smoking in #4 and don’t care if there are kids on the backseat. Toss the cigarette out the window after use with no regard for others

6. Snowbird drivers flocking to AZ during the winter. Add this with #3 makes the commute in AZ much more fun!

7. Highways in AZ are full of rocks, pebbles, nails, screws and bolts. You feel like Speed Racer trying to avoid those objects. I had changed 4 windshield in 3 years and pulled over 10 screws, nails or bolts out of my tires. I replaced 8 tires in 3 years.

Too many to bitch about AZ but I am glad to be back in CA except for the stinking cost of living and housing!#$%^&*

[sfexporter]

FLU,

I guess you have not been to AZ if you think CA drivers are the worst. I have lived in AZ the last 3 years before moved back to CA this year and can truly say AZ drivers are worse than CA. Here’s my take on AZ:

1. All vehicles (big rigs, truck, trailers) can go on the fast lane. No courtesy for faster vehicles to pass.

2. Over 50% of the vehicles are SUVs and big pickup trucks. Good luck trying to maneuver your car around these vehicles.

3. Large vehicles (SUVs & P/U trucks) flying on the highway like Indy racing against riceboy. Seen too many crashes and turnover on the freeway.

4. Cutting over 4 lanes to exist. These are usually the soccer moms in SUV having no clue or little regard for their kids safety by yakking on the phone and realize the last second they need to exit

5. Moms smoking in #4 and don’t care if there are kids on the backseat. Toss the cigarette out the window after use with no regard for others

6. Snowbird drivers flocking to AZ during the winter. Add this with #3 makes the commute in AZ much more fun!

7. Highways in AZ are full of rocks, pebbles, nails, screws and bolts. You feel like Speed Racer trying to avoid those objects. I had changed 4 windshield in 3 years and pulled over 10 screws, nails or bolts out of my tires. I replaced 8 tires in 3 years.

Too many to bitch about AZ but I am glad to be back in CA except for the stinking cost of living and housing!#$%^&*

[dharmagirl]

My mother-in-law is the Coupon Queen. We can’t go anywhere without her saying, “WAIT! I’ve got a 25c off coupon for that…somewhere!” And the archaelogical excavation begins.

Exasperated and starving, I once said, “Hey, how about if I just GIVE you a quarter? Then can we go?” Didnt go over well at all.

I gotta hand it to her, though. She and my FIL built their own house in the 50s for about $5K in the midwest. Sold it a few years ago for $350K. They were able to retire early because they were always careful with money. Every year they went to Hawaii for at least a month- but always paid for the trip with the cash they earned by making crafts for a local senior center. I dont think they’ve ever carried a balance on any credit card.

I often clip the coupons but most of the time I misplace them, forget to bring them with me, etc. My husband learned how to wheel and deal from his mother, and he’s a savvy coupon/rebate guy. He will always find a better price than me on almost anything. When we bought our SS appliances at Home Depot a few years ago, we ended up with a rebate AND a $250 gift card that he somehow talked the manager into throwing in.

[dharmagirl]

My mother-in-law is the Coupon Queen. We can’t go anywhere without her saying, “WAIT! I’ve got a 25c off coupon for that…somewhere!” And the archaelogical excavation begins.

Exasperated and starving, I once said, “Hey, how about if I just GIVE you a quarter? Then can we go?” Didnt go over well at all.

I gotta hand it to her, though. She and my FIL built their own house in the 50s for about $5K in the midwest. Sold it a few years ago for $350K. They were able to retire early because they were always careful with money. Every year they went to Hawaii for at least a month- but always paid for the trip with the cash they earned by making crafts for a local senior center. I dont think they’ve ever carried a balance on any credit card.

I often clip the coupons but most of the time I misplace them, forget to bring them with me, etc. My husband learned how to wheel and deal from his mother, and he’s a savvy coupon/rebate guy. He will always find a better price than me on almost anything. When we bought our SS appliances at Home Depot a few years ago, we ended up with a rebate AND a $250 gift card that he somehow talked the manager into throwing in.

[dharmagirl]

My mother-in-law is the Coupon Queen. We can’t go anywhere without her saying, “WAIT! I’ve got a 25c off coupon for that…somewhere!” And the archaelogical excavation begins.

Exasperated and starving, I once said, “Hey, how about if I just GIVE you a quarter? Then can we go?” Didnt go over well at all.

I gotta hand it to her, though. She and my FIL built their own house in the 50s for about $5K in the midwest. Sold it a few years ago for $350K. They were able to retire early because they were always careful with money. Every year they went to Hawaii for at least a month- but always paid for the trip with the cash they earned by making crafts for a local senior center. I dont think they’ve ever carried a balance on any credit card.

I often clip the coupons but most of the time I misplace them, forget to bring them with me, etc. My husband learned how to wheel and deal from his mother, and he’s a savvy coupon/rebate guy. He will always find a better price than me on almost anything. When we bought our SS appliances at Home Depot a few years ago, we ended up with a rebate AND a $250 gift card that he somehow talked the manager into throwing in.

[dharmagirl]

My mother-in-law is the Coupon Queen. We can’t go anywhere without her saying, “WAIT! I’ve got a 25c off coupon for that…somewhere!” And the archaelogical excavation begins.

Exasperated and starving, I once said, “Hey, how about if I just GIVE you a quarter? Then can we go?” Didnt go over well at all.

I gotta hand it to her, though. She and my FIL built their own house in the 50s for about $5K in the midwest. Sold it a few years ago for $350K. They were able to retire early because they were always careful with money. Every year they went to Hawaii for at least a month- but always paid for the trip with the cash they earned by making crafts for a local senior center. I dont think they’ve ever carried a balance on any credit card.

I often clip the coupons but most of the time I misplace them, forget to bring them with me, etc. My husband learned how to wheel and deal from his mother, and he’s a savvy coupon/rebate guy. He will always find a better price than me on almost anything. When we bought our SS appliances at Home Depot a few years ago, we ended up with a rebate AND a $250 gift card that he somehow talked the manager into throwing in.

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