I quit showing people my special finger about 30 years ago when I was a passenger in a car with a boyfriend. He gave a driver & his wife that special finger for some sort of traffic infraction. Well, we were all stopped at a red light, and the recipient of that special finger, had gotten out of his pick-up, came over to my boyfriend, whose window was down, & proceeded to reach in, grab him by the collar of his shirt, and PULLED him completely OUT of the car - - - through the window!!! I think he almost wet his pants. Boy, did I learn a lesson!!!! That big ol' cowboy/redneck could've killed him!
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Seagrover, I often give the finger to people who yell at me while I am riding my bicycle on the road. I have numerous reasons for riding my bike on the road, rather than the path, and number one on the list is safety. The bike bath is a hazard for bicylclers in many ways. ;-)seagrover said:Yes, that day I saw SJ in Publix, I was already on a rant - I had to drive down 393 behind people in a golf cart (didn't think you were supposed to do that), not one but TWO guys were riding down 30-a in my traffic lane, making the cars behind him wait till the other lane was empty to pass him - when I suggested to the last one he use the bike path - (since the bike path specifically states I cannot have a motorized vehicle on it - so I don't drive down bike paths in my car) - but he showed me his I-Q with his "special finger".
Maybe I can get one of those super shooter water guns and cool him of the next time I see him riding in MY lane!!!
This gentleman had NO manners!!! But, he has a special finger!!!!
ladydebubba60, yes this is my son, Bubba. He is out on the porch now and he loves to take his porch naps!!!
audie, good idea for my new super soaker!! Maybe something that the yellow flies will like!!!
And SJ, you mistook my words - never did I say I "yelled" at the bicycle rider in the street - I only "suggested" he ride in the bike path at which point he showed his disagreement.
audie, good idea for my new super soaker!! Maybe something that the yellow flies will like!!!
And SJ, you mistook my words - never did I say I "yelled" at the bicycle rider in the street - I only "suggested" he ride in the bike path at which point he showed his disagreement.
seagrover said:
Oh, sorry.
no motorized vehicles allowed on the path (even though I saw a Regional Utilities employee speeding down the path on a four wheeler yesterday). I have recently learned that certain golf carts (based on engine size or horsepower - uncertain?) are legal on the road -- but I bet my bicycle goes faster. 
kathydwells
Darlene is my middle name, not my nickname
Donna said:
They already have the gizmo...it is called the pocket rocket.
But it isn't virtual, it is real. You have to be careful though when you have it "installed". It can be hazdardous to your health!!!! And no, I don't have one "installed", well not while I am doing anything hazardous. 
kathydwells
Darlene is my middle name, not my nickname
ladydebubba60 said:
And he married her, why? I think immature is an understatement!
kurt said:
And NEVER place shrimp shells behind curtains, refrig, etc!
Cork On the Ocean
directionally challenged
You guys are so funny. PLEASE don't get mad at me when I act like a jerk 
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I don't do the special finger either except to friends and family in jest. One thing that I try to do when faced with the a$$holedness of people is to remember that humans were designed to be screwed up. We wouldn't be here if we weren't. So when I witness a person being a jerk or rude or screwed up, I recognize that they are perfect for the purpose they were designed. It helps me accept and be a little more forgiving. Also reminds me that I might have some imperfections in my self that I need to focus on.
By all means keep those helpful hints (such as Audie's spray) coming as they're hilarious. One thing I love about sowallers is their ability to laugh at life!
. I don't do the special finger either except to friends and family in jest. One thing that I try to do when faced with the a$$holedness of people is to remember that humans were designed to be screwed up. We wouldn't be here if we weren't. So when I witness a person being a jerk or rude or screwed up, I recognize that they are perfect for the purpose they were designed. It helps me accept and be a little more forgiving. Also reminds me that I might have some imperfections in my self that I need to focus on.
By all means keep those helpful hints (such as Audie's spray) coming as they're hilarious. One thing I love about sowallers is their ability to laugh at life!
When I give the "you're number one" signal, I smile and add the words *#^$ you!Cork On the Ocean said:You guys are so funny. PLEASE don't get mad at me when I act like a jerk
I don't do the special finger either except to friends and family in jest. One thing that I try to do when faced with the a$$holedness of people is to remember that humans were designed to be screwed up. We wouldn't be here if we weren't. So when I witness a person being a jerk or rude or screwed up, I recognize that they are perfect for the purpose they were designed. It helps me accept and be a little more forgiving. Also reminds me that I might have some imperfections in my self that I need to focus on.
By all means keep those helpful hints (such as Audie's spray) coming as they're hilarious. One thing I love about sowallers is their ability to laugh at life!