I am becoming Larry David.

[Rick Lee]

Just had another Larry David-like scene at the local post office. I went to mail some packages, got in line with two ladies in front of me. When I was on deck, some lady (I use that term loosely, she outweighed me) walks in the door with a large poodle in her flabby arms and asks if I mind if she jumps in front of me to confirm her large envelope has enough postage on it.

Me: There's a scale by the door. (no pun intended)

Her: I know, but I never know how to use it. I was in line before and got out to help some lady and then this long line formed. (BS)

Me: Well, I waited in line and am next up, you'll have to get back in line.

Then the next clerk becomes available and the lady runs right up to her ahead of me. I said loudly to the clerk, "Don't help her! She cut in line. She needs to wait in line like the rest of us." Clerk helped her anyway and then called on me.

While I was having my packages weighed, the other lady stood behind me and went on a tirade, something to the effect, "People like you are the reason.....blah, blah....you are such a jerk!"

I turned and said, "Thank you. BTW, I left my dog in the car." Some of the others in line laughed at that one.

When I went to get in my car, she was sitting in her car watching me, had her reverse lights on. I got in, backed out and drove away. A mile down the road I came to a red light. She stopped 1/4 mile behind me and just sat there. I don't think there were any other cars behind her and she was the next car behind me 1/4 mile bacl. Once the light was green, I took off and shet stayed way back.

WTF was that all about? Was she trying to tail me home, get my plate number to tell the cops some BS story? Was I out of line?

[Dottore]

Ha ha. Forget about it. Par for the course.

If it's any consolation, I've been like Larry David all of my life and have a thousand such stories.

[speeder]

Which gun in your holster? Might have made her stay down-range after the dust-up.

[Rick Lee]

I wasn't carrying inside the PO, just in my car. She didn't see it.

[ckissick]

I had more of a Jerry Seinfeld episode recently. I was in line at Peets to buy a coffee mug as a gift. I finally got the the cashier to buy the mug and nothing else. "Aren't you buying any beans?" she asked. Apparently, everyone buys beans there. "No'" I said," I don't drink coffee." You would have thought I'd really said, "I have leprosy." 'Nuff said.

[Noah930]

Maybe she was just trying to find out what type of dog you have.

[Rick Lee]

Originally Posted by Noah930

Maybe she was just trying to find out what type of dog you have.

I should add that it's low 80's and overcast here today, so leaving a dog in the car is not the act of cruelty it would normally be.

[ODDJOB UNO]

i'll bet she had an AXE in her car! and an AXE TO GRIND!



another PSYCHO -BAT! their not native here, they fly in from ALL over north america while the weathers nice. a few more 105F days and they will all fly away or die.



its a migration thang.



season on them: is any time they are here with a hunting license in possession.

its the "other" white meat.

[RWebb]

Originally Posted by Rick Lee

... I said loudly to the clerk, "Don't help her! She cut in line. She needs to wait in line like the rest of us."

WTF is wrong with you!?

This is America - we have a RIGHT to cut in line.

Yo have spent way too much time in China: "wait in line like the rest of us."

[Rick Lee]

On the contrary, her behavior would have been acceptable in China, as they do not queue up in lines there.

[Oh Haha]

The stupid dog being carried into the PO would be enough to tip me off that she was a dingbat.

People are idiots.

[Zeke]

When she said about the scale, "I never know how to use it, " you should have replied, "Here, hand me the dog. You might get under 300."

[Kraqus]

You were right on it! Well done. People are Idiots and I've had it too.
When I see something like that happening, I speak up now.
Curious thing is that everyone else in that line is probably thinking the same.
But they quietly keep their posture and patiently wait their turn.
Like I said NOT me....NOT anymore.



Benny

[John Rogers]

As I have gotten older, I have found I never talk to people in any line such as the post office, Walmart, DMV, UPS, Walmart or any other place where strange things can happen.

[Zeke]

The PO is fooked up. The direct result in affirmative action as is the rest of government. As a healthy white dude you expect fair treatment? Go to the end of the line.

[motion]

I learned a long time ago to keep my mouth shut and just tune it all out.... can't believe you get yourself worked up over someone like that. You must have endless amounts of energy!

[Moses]

Originally Posted by Rick Lee

Then the next clerk becomes available and the lady runs right up to her ahead of me. I said loudly to the clerk, "Don't help her! She cut in line. She needs to wait in line like the rest of us." Clerk helped her anyway and then called on me.

Isn't Arizona a "Stand Your Ground" state?

[porsche4life]

Should have knee capped her.... Bet she wouldn't do that again....

[recycled sixtie]

It depends on your blood pressure. If u have hypertension, let it go or else u will put it higher. If you are unflappable, have low bl. press. and spoiling for a fight go for it. I have more trouble with women than men. Most men in my neighborhood are pussycats. The women are generally tigers. Yes I agree that Chinese don't know what lineups are . Really rude. They are small enough I can handle them, ie. not 300 pounds. I understand your frustration.

[Noah930]

Threadjack, but pertinent IMHO: Like in supermarkets, they should have a separate line in the post office for quick checkouts. The two-minute transaction line. Each person is alloted 2 minutes. So if you really just need to check postage and can pay for it in cash (not pennies), or just need to mail one thing and you know how you want it mailed, just need to buy a package of stamps, etc. The moment you step up to the window, a timer starts. If you cannot complete your transaction in 120 seconds, a buzzer goes off and you have to go to the end of the regular line. No exceptions. Next!