Which is more frustrating, being stuck behind a street sweeper or a snow plow? / LJWorld.com

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Asked at Asked at Hy-Vee, 3504 Clinton Parkway on April 23, 2009

“Most definitely a snow plow because you can’t see anything and you have no idea how long you’re going to be behind that snow plow.”

— Susan Davis, stay-at-home mom, Lawrence

“A snow plow because you have to turn on your windshield wipers.”

— Robert Trepinski, unemployed, Lawrence

“Neither, I appreciate they’re doing their job.”

— Susie Brooks, community volunteer, Overbrook

“A snow plow because of the debris and all the snow coming off the snow plow.”

— Joe Kinsey, physical education major, Cimarron

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prospector (anonymous) says…

Do I have a Klondike bar in my hand or am I trying to get to the brewery?
April 23, 2009 at 6:17 a.m.
RoeDapple (anonymous) says…

depends on if my third cousin twice removed is trying to run from the law for hiding his meth in a couch his girl friend gave away.............
April 23, 2009 at 6:48 a.m.
2piecespicy (anonymous) says…

the T bus
April 23, 2009 at 7:07 a.m.
autie (anonymous) says…

sometimes
April 23, 2009 at 7:11 a.m.
RoeDapple (anonymous) says…

Or option #3

Huge farm machinery with large sharp steel discs and pointy springy things sticking out that look like they will shred your vehicle and all occupants if you try to pass. Traveling at 3 mph down a two lane, hilly highway with no place to pass except blind right curves in the road. In the middle of the night. In the rain. On New Years Eve. With your pregnant wife having contractions every two minutes in the back. Of your pick-up. With her boy friend. Drunk.
April 23, 2009 at 7:16 a.m.
tumbilweed (anonymous) says…

Reading gun owners list the ammunition stores they have and forming an impromptu ammo swap meet on the LJW web page. Scintillating!
April 23, 2009 at 7:16 a.m.
xbusguy (chris Ogle) says…

When I am stuck in front of the snow plow
April 23, 2009 at 7:17 a.m.
snap_pop_no_crackle (anonymous) says…

When I'm on my way to get a Klondike Bar, any delay is unbearable.
April 23, 2009 at 8:07 a.m.
ohjayhawk (anonymous) says…

Snow plow. Only because while (most of the time) I'm more than content to follow the snow plow, most of the people behind me are in such a big hurry they try to pass in the uncleared passing lane. I'm always worried they're going to lose control and hit me.
April 23, 2009 at 8:14 a.m.
dajudge (anonymous) says…

Why didn't Susan stay-at-home?
April 23, 2009 at 8:16 a.m.
AjiDeGallina (anonymous) says…

I can not tell you how many times I was stuck behind a snowplow and watched all these morons pass us and I stayed behind the plow only to see the people speeding in the snow off in the ditch just a bit up the road.

unless they were elderly or with children, I would generally just thumb my nose at them as I passed them slow and steady on a plowed road.
April 23, 2009 at 8:20 a.m.
The_Original_Bob (anonymous) says…

City buses. When I lived in KCMO I learned to always stay in the left lane if I was on a bus route. Lawrence doesn't seem so bad, but that is probably because the buses make very few stops.
April 23, 2009 at 8:21 a.m.
Ceallach (anonymous) says…

Can't answer, trying to decide is too frustrating.
April 23, 2009 at 8:33 a.m.
RonBurgandy (anonymous) says…

Snow plow because when they are dropping salt and/or sand it is hitting my car like crazy.

But I am glad they are there.
April 23, 2009 at 8:48 a.m.
jonas_opines (anonymous) says…

Having been stuck behind many different vehicles at one point or another, it's safe to say that septagenarians or above in big cars are the most frustrating. There's a reason for street sweepers or snow plows.
April 23, 2009 at 8:48 a.m.
blue73harley (anonymous) says…

Stuck behind somebody in a fast check out lane with a shopping cart full of crap while I am trying to buy ammo.
April 23, 2009 at 9:01 a.m.
prospector (anonymous) says…

Bob, I realize space is limited in the storage bunker, but in light of this update from HQ, it is essential we factor this information into the SAP (space allocation plan). The timing could get dicey, but the fortune of diversion by the many local car chases has allow the 'mole' extra time negotiating the 'patrolled' terrain. The direct line will be in place ahead of plan, weather permitting.

"Free State beer should hit shelves in ’09"

http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2009/apr...

Operation Brinkley is at hand very soon. Be aware of the "Mindblock" phenomenon, as it has the potential to slow the pace we need in the Stout Project. The water recon for the protein assessment survey needs to be implemented soon. We need to keep the eye on the prize.
April 23, 2009 at 9:06 a.m.
The_Original_Bob (anonymous) says…

Prospector -

"The direct line will be in place ahead of plan, weather permitting."

That is the absolute best news I've heard all year. And, thank goodness, because the heat and humidity are coming on today which will be major contributor to the impending riots later this summer.
April 23, 2009 at 9:14 a.m.
prospector (anonymous) says…

Autie, the migration of the spawn to the hill could be a lose-win situation. After the drop off in August, you will not have to dead head the truck home. Does she like the idea of her room being turned into a beer locker?
April 23, 2009 at 9:23 a.m.
smiles (anonymous) says…

the T when they have to unload a bike or a tractor
April 23, 2009 at 9:48 a.m.
The_Original_Bob (anonymous) says…

Does she have a choice?

Of course, she isn't 18 so she might be a bit brighter than I was when I moved to the hill.
April 23, 2009 at 9:51 a.m.
sgtwolverine (anonymous) says…

I concur with the two commenters who said it's most frustrating being stuck behind drivers who are too old to drive. Sweepers and plows need to be there; elderly drivers don't.
April 23, 2009 at 10:03 a.m.
autie (anonymous) says…

You guys didn't consider the separate bunker, connected by a tunnel, for the beer, brewing crocks, still, etcc..??? That might be a gig for your SAP.
April 23, 2009 at 10:04 a.m.
The_Original_Bob (anonymous) says…

Autie -

Prospector has designed an interwover connection of tunnels between various bunkers across Douglas/Jeffereson/Leavenworth counties. He even desinged Waka1's grow-bunker.
April 23, 2009 at 10:08 a.m.
RETICENT_IRREVERENT (Ronaldo Ignacio) says…

Who gets stuck behind a street sweeper or a snow plow?
Buy a real vehicle with some horsepower and 4 wheel drive.

Damn WATB Prii drivers...
April 23, 2009 at 10:25 a.m.
BABBOY (anonymous) says…

Are you really stuck behind the snow plow or he just clearing the way for you?

As for IR's post, I concur and own a Benz with V-12 and Chevy Tahoo a V-8, I am rarely stuck behind anybody.
April 23, 2009 at 10:50 a.m.
gphawk89 (anonymous) says…

Neither. Being stuck behind a school bus that stops at every block and waits for kids (that should already be at the bus stop) to show up is more annoying.
April 23, 2009 at 11:09 a.m.
George_Braziller (anonymous) says…

The worst is being stuck behind a "timid turner" at a stop sign who won't enter the intersection if they see a vehicle anywhere. Spent five minutes one time at a stop sign because the woman ahead of me wouldn't turn even though the nearest car was a block away.
April 23, 2009 at 12:37 p.m.
tangential_reasoners_anonymous (anonymous) says…

Better behind the plow
than at its bow
and, as for the sweeper
better patient than swept away
like the gutter sleeper
April 23, 2009 at 12:43 p.m.
Pywacket (anonymous) says…

Being stuck in the middle with you is the worst.

(Roe wins for Best Answer--so far.)
April 23, 2009 at 1:28 p.m.
The_Original_Bob (anonymous) says…

Autie -

Oh, dear.

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news...
April 23, 2009 at 1:29 p.m.
Music_Girl (anonymous) says…

street sweepers...do they even do anything really?
April 23, 2009 at 1:31 p.m.
classclown (Class Clown) says…

George_Braziller (Anonymous) says…

The worst is being stuck behind a “timid turner” at a stop sign who won't enter the intersection if they see a vehicle anywhere. Spent five minutes one time at a stop sign because the woman ahead of me wouldn't turn even though the nearest car was a block away.

=================================

I know how you feel. Especially when after a few minutes, they start to go but then stop suddenly because they see a car coming off in the horizon.
April 23, 2009 at 1:50 p.m.
autie (anonymous) says…

TOB, I guess the homies in the homeland can just eat cake...in the dark.
April 23, 2009 at 2:15 p.m.
sgtwolverine (anonymous) says…

Wow ... I think France's most prosperous industry is the striking industry. Isn't somebody else on strike every month or two?
April 23, 2009 at 2:38 p.m.
bearded_gnome (anonymous) says…

just wanted to let you all know, a few days ago "Ocean" aka Sven tried very hard to out me in four different posts. he thinks he knows my name.

if you were aware of this, please don't worry. he's not very bright and he's got the wrong name! but that did apparently get him disappeareded! so, it did bring some benefit!
April 23, 2009 at 5:10 p.m.
RoeDapple (anonymous) says…

1.Street sweeper

2.Snow plow

3.Farm machinery

(But you did make me look!)
April 23, 2009 at 6:21 p.m.
George_Braziller (anonymous) says…

You say "not very bright" and you're posting something like this?
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"if you were aware of this, please don't worry. he's not very bright and he's got the wrong name! but that did apparently get him disappeareded! so, it did bring some benefit!"
April 23, 2009 at 6:23 p.m.
bearded_gnome (anonymous) says…

george george george, "disappeareded is a special term coined here by ljworld users. I'm sure others can share some of the other new terms with you for your education!
April 23, 2009 at 7 p.m.
gsxr600 (anonymous) says…

Snow plow of course. It goes faster and actually serves a meaningful purpose!
April 23, 2009 at 7:11 p.m.
The_Original_Bob (anonymous) says…

Someone got disapeardeededed?

Sadly, I think I came up with that one. The great thing is that word has no incorrect spelling.

Bonus points to R_I for bringing "WATB" back to life. Hadn't seen that one in awhile.
April 23, 2009 at 7:59 p.m.
bearded_gnome (anonymous) says…

ditto,
"WATB?"
***
okay, a snow plow, but driven by The-Original-Bob, while he's posting comments on OTS! I figger, if you're driving a: snow plow; tractor; trashtruck; etc., its okay if you're texting/e-mailing/posting while driving since you've got the biggest, slowest, vehicle on the road!
April 23, 2009 at 8:11 p.m.
The_Original_Bob (anonymous) says…

Gnome and MD -

My post would get dissapeardededed if I posted what WATB stands for.

Gnome -

I'm the guy that drives a lawnmower on the road.
April 23, 2009 at 8:20 p.m.
papermanschoice (anonymous) says…

Oh darling when did you get internet and how did you afford it? Are you at Larry's house or did he die from his cancer yet? Are you still livin in that one room detached garage on that back road I found you in last time I came down there lookin for you? I had no idea it was you until you wrote that about driving the lawnmover. How are you? I was just writing about our little incident in the bedroom. I didn't tell them about anything else. We never got to discuss it when I saw you after the tornado tore up Optima, but am I part of the reason you and your wife got a divorce? Or was it your general out of town misbehaviour in Amarillo that got you in trouble? I know when we were at that family picnic and that one young woman had a toddler that had bow legs, and someone said you had bow legs were you the babies daddy and you laughed and stood up to show off your bowed legs, and even your wife was in on the fun I wondered myself as it had blue eyes just like yours too. I saw you got a patent for that moveable deck for under trailers and things on the internet but I couldn't really figure it out. You always were the one to figure out a problem, like that time you got up during the dinner party in your cramped dining room and stared taking out one wall with your hammer right then while the guests were still there. That story always made me laugh at the tellin. Are you still wearing that morfine pump? I didn't ask but I wondered why you were drivin that mower instead of the truck. Did it break or did you lose you lisence. Goodness knows if anyone was drunk driving it was most everyone in those towns after breakfast right up until breakfast and maybe later.
April 23, 2009 at 8:51 p.m.
bearded_gnome (anonymous) says…

OMG!

Amarillo? preposterous! must not be TOB, he'd never be caught dead, or drunk, in Amarillo! maybe Wichita Falls, or even Gunman, but never Amarillo!
April 23, 2009 at 9:03 p.m.
The_Original_Bob (anonymous) says…

Papersmanchoice is Outstanding. Post of the year.

/no clue what the hell she is talking about. Still entertaining.
//Never been to Amarillo, but Paris, TX is fun to drive through on the way to Lake Fork for some spawning bass.
///Seriously, I'm a huge fan of the crazy and I was rewarded tonight.

Thank you, crazy person. Are you a reincarnated Sven?
April 23, 2009 at 10:22 p.m.
The_Original_Bob (anonymous) says…

Okay. Not Sven or the 18 related monikers of Sven.

http://www2.ljworld.com/users/paperma...

Good stuff, nonetheless. Goodness, I love Comedy.
April 23, 2009 at 10:26 p.m.
tangential_reasoners_anonymous (anonymous) says…

George and clown know... yIKEs! a timid Turner!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lpxzM...
April 23, 2009 at 10:56 p.m.
bearded_gnome (anonymous) says…

is the bagger left on that riding mower TOB? it have a drink cup holder so you can put a sippy cup in it while you drive? have an 8-track so you can play theme music while you drive?
April 23, 2009 at 11:46 p.m.
sunflower_sue (anonymous) says…

Roe, that was hillarious! But i have to let you know, if you pass that farmer and give him the flying eagle salute instead of a polite wave...he's going to go home and pee on your food. :)
April 24, 2009 at 7:26 a.m.
RoeDapple (anonymous) says…

sue, my father in law IS a farmer.

(I think he already does........)
April 24, 2009 at 5:52 p.m.
tumbilweed (anonymous) says…

"The worst is being stuck behind a “timid turner” at a stop sign who won't enter the intersection if they see a vehicle anywhere. Spent five minutes one time at a stop sign because the woman ahead of me wouldn't turn even though the nearest car was a block away."

Just wait, one day you'll be mad at people for not speeding, too.
April 26, 2009 at 11:43 a.m.
George_Braziller (anonymous) says…

Huh? What does speeding have to do with it? I was just wanting the woman to move forward so I could try to approach the intersection and contunue my journey.
April 27, 2009 at 7:38 p.m.