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AngloAustrian
New Slug Joined: 25 Sep 2009 Status: Offline Points: 0 |
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Hey JPW, the written language style, confrontational attitude, pick up and destination, and demand to be dropped off on the 95N all match similar issues written by a slugger who complained in an earlier post "Worst Ride" post about loud music (about a month ago)? Same lady with brand new posting name perhaps? Have a read and let us know!
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RetiredMarine
New Slug Joined: 22 Jun 2009 Location: Virginia Status: Offline Points: 0 |
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Way to go Pele stir it up some more
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Pele
New Slug Joined: 27 May 2008 Location: Virginia Status: Offline Points: 0 |
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Just wait till they start applying makeup and mash the gas or brake really quick.
They'll say, "Damnit, can't you drive properly." and the perfect comeback is , "Damnit, can't you put that on later? Besides, it's not doing much for your face anyway." ------------------------- Times to beat: Horner Rd to/from Pentagon: 12 mins Without Slugs - 17 mins With slugs Dale City exit to/from 3rd St Tunnel, D.C. 18 mins (No slugs - Holiday) |
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shorty5646
New Slug Joined: 27 Jul 2010 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0 |
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slk - the problem wasn't your accent, it's the fact that you were putting on MAKE UP in someone else's car! In fact, you're not the first person I've seen do this, unless you're the same woman I rode with who did the same thing with liquid foundation (although that woman had dark hair with highlights, and braces). That stuff can make a mess, and I can certainly understand why the driver objected to you applying it in his/her car.
Maybe you should read over some of the slugging rules of etiquette, and consider getting up a bit earlier so that you have time to apply makeup BEFORE getting in someone else's car! |
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Nivety
New Slug Joined: 06 Apr 2009 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0 |
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Well said Anglo!![^]
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AngloAustrian
New Slug Joined: 25 Sep 2009 Status: Offline Points: 0 |
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Hmm. I have been slugging for a year now, and whenever I get in a car, no-one gives me orders if I am following the rules and minding my own business. So, one must wonder what the slugger was doing to receive "orders." I'd love to know what the orders were that you got "as soon as you got in the car" too! "Welcome to my car. You will sit straight. You will not touch anything. You will not put on make up. You will....!!"
Anyway, it's one person's word against the other. All sluggers should read the sluggers' etiquette rules and FOLLOW THEM and be respectful of each other. Just the very fact that you thought it okay to put your make up on, means that you don't know what the rules are and you (slk) are at fault for that. Fighting won't get anyone anywhere. But, due to a spate (it appears) of people demanding to be let out of cars on the 95, I suggest to drivers that you carry a release with you and when the next slugger threatens you with a kidnapping charge and to call the police because you won't drop them off on the hard shoulder on the 95, whip out your release, get them to sign and date it and drop them!!! (Just kidding, but it would sure shut them up!) Sluggers. Get in the car, get out your book, go to sleep, but that's it. No make up, no food, no talking, no coffee, no objecting to the driver's music choice even if it is extremist talk radio(grumble - that's the one I can't take...., but I still shut up and ignore it), if it's loud, put in ear plugs; if it's cold, bring a blanket or coat; just get in and ride, and say thank you. It's not that hard. Is it? |
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slug123456789
New Slug Joined: 04 Oct 2010 Status: Offline Points: 0 |
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quote: What orders was he giving you? Why would you think it is okay to put your makeup on in a strangers car? |
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slk2010
New Slug Joined: 06 Oct 2010 Location: va Status: Offline Points: 0 |
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Everyone who reads your comments should also get the other side of the story. As soon as I got in your car you were giving me orders including not to put my make up on, which I immediately put away. You may say you asked me nicely but despectively. And I may have just learned the reason behind your comments, yes I have an accent and it may just be your issue behind the whole situation.
Why didn't you mention that I said about the kidnapping because you said you will drop me off where I had to take a long walk to wherever I was going. In fact, you asked me to get out of your car right in the middle of the traffic before getting to the first street in DC. And I was not tape recording, I was texting my father on his birthday to occupy my thoughts on something else. I could describe you and the car you drive so others are attentive but instead I believe you need an opportunity to reconsider your attitude towards other human beings with an 'accent' because they also have feelings. Hope that my message reaches those who read these denigrating comments and choose to ignore them. |
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mycroftt
New Slug Joined: 11 Feb 2002 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0 |
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She was dead wrong, rude, and hysterical to boot. Do I need to suggest that she never be allowed in your vehicle again?
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slug123456789
New Slug Joined: 04 Oct 2010 Status: Offline Points: 0 |
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I can't believe people think it is okay to put on makeup in a strangers car. Would they put on makeup in front of their boss? I don't think so! It is just rude. The least they could do is ASK first before they pull the stuff out. You had every right to tell her not to do that in YOUR car. If she can't manage her time well enough so that she can put her makeup on at home that is her problem. I always make sure I am presentable before I leave my house for work because you never know who you might run into.
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