tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352920971254096499.post3142763587867307530..comments2023-10-26T08:14:30.016-07:00Comments on Katie Gates: Stories and Opinions: Monday Reruns: Quit Your Honking!Katie Gateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01264642384901419402noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352920971254096499.post-78102496200489658712011-08-29T04:11:03.604-07:002011-08-29T04:11:03.604-07:00I agree! We were just talking about it yesterday ...I agree! We were just talking about it yesterday because a guy honked at me as the the light was turning green. I always look both ways because in GA people constantly run lights and at this particular intersection I've watched Semis run this light. I'm not venturing out until I'm sure the other vehicles are at least slowing down. I only honk in case of extreme emergency. Once I honked because this dude missed one cycle of a green light so when it came around the second time I honked. (I might have been in an overly polite mood that day.) Love your suggestion on the hazard lights! Normally when I see this happening I tap on my brake lights so people coming up behind me notice flashing lights. Looking forward to the Campaign! I'm off to check out your sister's site - Thanks for the recommendation. I do love Scotland.junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16597959014121851131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352920971254096499.post-76171024155138699592011-08-26T10:11:28.464-07:002011-08-26T10:11:28.464-07:00Hi! Thank you for visiting my site :-)
I am so gla...Hi! Thank you for visiting my site :-)<br />I am so glad I visited your site, I got so involved reading your posts, great writing!<br />I am also one who has a 'tude when driving but not so much when I have others with me. I hate when someone tailgates me. I don't use the blinker thing you suggested (but great idea), instead I slam on the brakes. I know bad me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352920971254096499.post-29992667825399509782011-08-23T16:07:38.068-07:002011-08-23T16:07:38.068-07:00Fellow campaigner here! Thanks for finding me. If ...Fellow campaigner here! Thanks for finding me. If I ever get to L A I'll stay off the road, ha ha.<br /><br />DeniseDenise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352920971254096499.post-12792399238967741012011-08-23T14:35:47.228-07:002011-08-23T14:35:47.228-07:00I can't drive, though it would be handy to be ...I can't drive, though it would be handy to be able to, but at least I don't have to worry about all the honking and traffic . . . yet. :P<br /><br />Thank you for coming by my blog! Looking forward to Campaigning with you. :)Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352920971254096499.post-13632981913960970022011-08-23T09:05:33.319-07:002011-08-23T09:05:33.319-07:00Pulling up on my ass and acting all impatient is a...Pulling up on my ass and acting all impatient is a HUGE pet peeve of mine. That's when I usually slow down to one mile under the speed limit and let them fume behind me. I never thought of the hazard lights idea. I will have to give that a try next time someone hugs my bumper a bit too close.Lanitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00392604048567694468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352920971254096499.post-48957757470364813922011-08-22T17:59:33.087-07:002011-08-22T17:59:33.087-07:00I can just imagine how bad the traffic is in LA - ...I can just imagine how bad the traffic is in LA - I've been in it only twice, and both were the terrible. But sounds like you've got a system:) Popping in to say hi as a fellow campaigner and look forward to getting to know you:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352920971254096499.post-8664368844652645322011-08-22T17:44:54.101-07:002011-08-22T17:44:54.101-07:00Katie--I'm like you. I am more vocal when I dr...Katie--I'm like you. I am more vocal when I drive by myself. And less cautious.<br /><br />I agree. People are often obnoxious when they get behind the wheel. The horn is not meant to take the place of a middle finger...Sioux Roslawskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17924021828536277618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352920971254096499.post-61044555896351339922011-08-22T17:28:11.596-07:002011-08-22T17:28:11.596-07:00Katie,
Thanks for your comments on my blog. I comp...Katie,<br />Thanks for your comments on my blog. I completely agree with you!!! Can you believe that in a neighboring town, in 2012, the KKK were recruiting members today?Linda O'Connellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15982895073903619018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352920971254096499.post-58978812085131661392011-08-22T16:20:18.359-07:002011-08-22T16:20:18.359-07:00Nice to meet you fellow campaigner!Nice to meet you fellow campaigner!Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407610195124068985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352920971254096499.post-18927891066113056682011-08-22T15:29:59.698-07:002011-08-22T15:29:59.698-07:00When I was learning how to drive (in a giant truck...When I was learning how to drive (in a giant truck no less) another giant truck pulled up behind me at a stop sign and made threatening creeping movements toward my back bumper. I fled like a baby. My father then proceeded to rip me a new one about how I had to respect myself on the road and how I couldn't drive if I was going to be so damn shy all the time. It was hard to deal with it at the time (because the truck, the other giant truck, and my father were scary), but it's great advice that I've taken to heart. You have to respect yourself when you drive and not take crap from other drivers.Elisa DeLanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06466740168508428362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352920971254096499.post-11673015026342813282011-08-22T15:25:41.893-07:002011-08-22T15:25:41.893-07:00I agree -wrong side of road and strange turning on...I agree -wrong side of road and strange turning on red lights caught me so often whenout there - I have trouble rememering where my horn is but then I have left city traffic behind and live and drive in the sticks of UK - our greatest excitment is when someone doesnt know yet! how to manage a roundabout - for goodness sake- our little town just doesnt get it!!!<br /><br />Glad to meet you on Rachaels campaigning trail - look forward to more of your blogsalberta rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132420168908365099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352920971254096499.post-88374384924678990772011-08-22T12:09:54.037-07:002011-08-22T12:09:54.037-07:00You always make me laugh. I'm the same way, no...You always make me laugh. I'm the same way, nothing prompts me to take my sweet, sweet time faster than being honked at. So funny. Thanks, Katie!Emily R. Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03892444969625637064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352920971254096499.post-38055971129749343622011-08-22T11:14:06.354-07:002011-08-22T11:14:06.354-07:00Hello fellow campaigner,
I live in the UK so I th...Hello fellow campaigner,<br /><br />I live in the UK so I think part of yur problem is you all drive on the wrong side of the road.<br />:P<br />mood<br /><a href="http://moodywriting.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Moody Writing</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/mooderino" rel="nofollow">@mooderino</a>mooderinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01523337588830695638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352920971254096499.post-46970651151527464882011-08-22T11:11:57.874-07:002011-08-22T11:11:57.874-07:00It's funny - I don't drive, and yet I have...It's funny - I don't drive, and yet I have a ton of stories about rude drivers just like the honker in your post! Gak... <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by my blog - I look forward to campaigning with you! :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352920971254096499.post-55215563827564222672011-08-22T10:57:46.017-07:002011-08-22T10:57:46.017-07:00That sort of aggressive horn blowing is infuriatin...That sort of aggressive horn blowing is infuriating. The thing is, yeah, if somebody just sits there after the light turns green, toot at them. But the other stuff is just uncalled for.Linda Medranohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03440058568073764902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352920971254096499.post-1086779639654414672011-08-22T09:57:41.481-07:002011-08-22T09:57:41.481-07:00Thanks for following my blog. Returning the favor ...Thanks for following my blog. Returning the favor from the campaign and I look forward to getting to know more about you :) What a handsome blog you have hehe.<br /><br />Oh and I love the drivers in L.A. Here in Salt Lake City, they are terrible...I MEAN TERRIBLE. Inconsiderate, rude, you name it. When I was in L.A. stuck in monster traffic, I thought...this sucks. Then I needed to change lanes and turned on my blinker. Lo and behold I was astounded, THE CARS LET ME IN. That doesn't happen in SLC. They flip you off and screw you out of the lane you need to be in. <br /><br />I will take your monster traffic and courteous drivers any day over those here that think they own the road.Michael Offutt, Phantom Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10557969104886174930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352920971254096499.post-57601532879001898142011-08-22T09:49:03.617-07:002011-08-22T09:49:03.617-07:00Hi Katie, nice to connect with you today!
I think...Hi Katie, nice to connect with you today!<br /><br />I think cars should come with a "Chill Out" button. It's scary how people take their aggression and channel it into their driving.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352920971254096499.post-19077455654039764692011-08-22T09:02:55.635-07:002011-08-22T09:02:55.635-07:00Hey there. Wanted to stop in as a fellow campaigne...Hey there. Wanted to stop in as a fellow campaigner and say hello.<br /><b><a href="http://nitewriter6.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Edge of Your Seat Romance</a></b>Raquel Byrneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870113745683162915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352920971254096499.post-60019795223250490822011-08-22T09:01:04.963-07:002011-08-22T09:01:04.963-07:00Loved this one first time round and now love it ag...Loved this one first time round and now love it again. My favourite bit the penultimate paragraph:<br /> "power steering isn’t something that comes with your car; it’s what you bring to the road" <br /><br />How profound! We don't have left turns at red lights (or right turns at red lights come to that) here but my one experience of driving alone in California - I was treated to that honking. Well, I just didn't realise I was allowed to turn on a red light for goodness sake! Needless to say, I went when I thought it safe and not before. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352920971254096499.post-74053298218929279572011-08-22T06:31:09.974-07:002011-08-22T06:31:09.974-07:00Mostly, not being able to drive frustrates me, but...Mostly, not being able to drive frustrates me, but just occasionally I'm glad :)Sarah Tokeleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13273148070092101085noreply@blogger.com