Merry Death

Parking, Driving and Waiting in Line

Sometimes I am surprised by the little things that can really piss me off. These are things that in my mind are just common sense. Plain, honest common courtesies that one offers your fellow man. I can't help but think they are just another way that people do not pay attention and prove daily that they just don't give a shit about anyone other than themselves.

Today's Lesson:
Chik-Fil-A Drive Thru

I go here at least once a week. One might say I have a little chikfila addiction. Every week for lunch Vivienne and I do the drive through. THe line is typically 10-15 cars long. THis would be disaster at McDonalds, but these people are professional and fast! I pull into the line, following the signs that say "Drive Thru". SOmeone ALWAYS pulls in a lane or two early and tries to get infront of me.

Now, I usually let them in because I can't just pull my car forward and have these people giving me stink eye while I sit there. So starts the fume. Then....the entrance of the store in on my left, while the handicapped parking is on the right. There are 2 pedestrian walking lanes across the lot that lead to 2 ramps on the curb in front of the building. I see these and think "Crosswalk, do not block". I always make sure to look and check if there is anyone parked in the handicapped spaces. I always leave a car length for them to get through.

Then, as its my turn to pull forward, the asshole behind me (normally on a cell phone AND smoking with the window down) pulls right up to my bumper as all the other people follow suit behind him/her. If someone were to approach in a wheelchair, they would be screwed.

I am not sure why this affects me so much. It taints my trip there each time. I suppose I am the idiot for going back each time. I just love those sandwiches...Dammit.

posted by Metalmeredith @ 2:12 PM