Donna113 2 Posted December 4, 2008 Donna, I would rather jog down hell's main highway barefoot than drive in Houston traffic again. If I ever have to go there for a professional seminar, I'm calling you for a ride! Houston traffick can be daunting; either it's not moving fast enough or moving so fast out of towners turn green in the passenger seat. Not to mention all the lanes, on ramps, off ramps, etc. My 25 year old nephew from a small town in Arizona said he'd pass out before he could get behind the wheel in Houston. Like everything else, you get used to it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Donna113 2 Posted December 4, 2008 I also made it through my jury duty. I am still on my case until maybe tomorrow. It took half the day just for the lawyers to finish interviewing the potential jurors. We made it up to juror #24 before they were satisfied with 12 of us. I started to wonder if we were on trial after all of the questions. They didn't start the trial until after lunch. Thankfully, the judge said he didn't believe in staying past 4pm. What kind of case are you on? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gracey 7 Posted December 4, 2008 (edited) Donna, I would rather jog down hell's main highway barefoot than drive in Houston traffic again. If I ever have to go there for a professional seminar, I'm calling you for a ride! Try Boston traffic - that's some craaaaaaazy BS!!! Donna - is traffic so bad in Houston that it gets an extra k? :scared2::cursing: Edited December 4, 2008 by SickNTired Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*slim* 2 Posted December 4, 2008 What kind of case are you on? A civil trial from a car accident. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Donna113 2 Posted December 4, 2008 Try Boston traffic - that's some craaaaaaazy BS!!! Donna - is traffic so bad in Houston that it gets an extra k? :scared2::cursing: It's so bad that it's almost as bad as "trafficking" LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BethFromVA 5 Posted December 4, 2008 I feel a bit of clarity is needed here: 1) when traveling anywhere in Houston metro area, you have to drive as fast as the traffick will allow else you'll cause an accident by causing road rage and people desperate to drive around you This is true. And besides that, no matter how fast you go, Houston cops are whizzing by you as if you were standing still anyway. :cursing: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*susan* 1,709 Posted December 4, 2008 Houston sounds kind of like when we were living in Atlanta. Either you had to do 85 to keep from getting run over, or traffic was at a complete stand still. There was never any happy medium. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Donna113 2 Posted December 4, 2008 It must be something about these hot, steamy cities that cause it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gracey 7 Posted December 4, 2008 (edited) Houston sounds kind of like when we were living in Atlanta. Either you had to do 85 to keep from getting run over, or traffic was at a complete stand still. There was never any happy medium. AMEN!!!!! Unfortunately not enough get out of the far left lane when those of us that wanna go 80 are behind them!!! The "SLOWER TRAFFIC KEEP RIGHT" signs mean get the hell outta the way!!! :thumbup: Tonight was a standstill aka "parking lot" night. There were cops out so everybody had to look at the pretty blue cop lights like they'd never seen them before!!! :cursing: Edited December 4, 2008 by SickNTired Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*susan* 1,709 Posted December 4, 2008 Doesn't that drive you crazy? I hate when traffic is backed up for miles and when you finally get to see why, it is simply because a cop was on the side of the road or a broken down car or something that was completely out of the way. Dadburn rubberneckers!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BethFromVA 5 Posted December 4, 2008 PJTP: Okay, why is it now that I can have mushies that I feel like I have a dollop of something right at the back of my throat that won't go down? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Donna113 2 Posted December 4, 2008 Doesn't that drive you crazy? I hate when traffic is backed up for miles and when you finally get to see why, it is simply because a cop was on the side of the road or a broken down car or something that was completely out of the way. Dadburn rubberneckers!!! What's even worse is when you can't see a reason at all! I'm feeling road rage right now just thinking about it! :cursing: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gracey 7 Posted December 4, 2008 Doesn't that drive you crazy? I hate when traffic is backed up for miles and when you finally get to see why, it is simply because a cop was on the side of the road or a broken down car or something that was completely out of the way. Dadburn rubberneckers!!! Right?!? (hee hee "drive" you crazy!?!) I went to TN for Thanksgiving and we literally stopped dead still to watch a burning car in a ditch. REALLY?!? OMG! I thought some people would put their cars in park and get out the marshmallows!!! :cursing: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plain 12 Posted December 4, 2008 The biggest driving headache where I am is the rain. When it rains, all the old drivers wanna slow things down to 30 MPH. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gracey 7 Posted December 4, 2008 The biggest driving headache where I am is the rain. When it rains, all the old drivers wanna slow things down to 30 MPH. God love us but southerners FREAK when it rains.....oy vey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
