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myLot reputation of 93/100. Transdisc (18434) 4 years ago

Friday I was nearly run over and maimed or killed by a woman who was quite negligent in her operation of the scooter she was riding in Wal*Mart!! I couldn't believe that, despite my best efforts to dodge her, this woman seemed intent on running me down!

She had no regard whatsoever for the rules of the road and just drove willy nilly all over the place with no care for the safety of others.

Has something similar ever happened to you?

Are you more likely to run down someone in the grocery store, or to be run down by someone?

Do you follow the rules of the road when you are shopping (by walking or driving one of those scooters on a certain side of the aisle) or do you regard the aisles as a free for all time in which others need to beware of your actions and take care to protect themselves?



 

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tags:  shopping, scooters, cell phone in one hand, driving, drunk driving
 
1. myLot reputation of 93/100. xboxboy (1792)   4 years ago

i just want to be the first to answer a transdisc discussion.


myLot reputation of 93/100. xboxboy (1792)  4 years ago

and i still got beat to second place!!!!!angry


myLot reputation of 94/100. dfn12968 (5532)  4 years ago

me too, but you even beat me!!


myLot reputation of 93/100. Transdisc (18434)  4 years ago

aaaaaaawwwwwwww


myLot reputation of 94/100. dfn12968 (5532)  4 years ago

well, i could have beaten him if my answer weren't so "well" thought out! rasp

"he" did not even answer the question!!!


myLot reputation of 94/100. Goodie123 (7548)  4 years ago

Well I wanted to be first to respond also.
But NO everyone has to post discussions,
While I am still sleeping.
What does a girl have to do to be first responder.


myLot reputation of 94/100. dfn12968 (5532)  4 years ago

Sleep when normal people do!!


myLot reputation of 94/100. Goodie123 (7548)  4 years ago

Huh you call yourself normal.rasp


myLot reputation of 94/100. dfn12968 (5532)  4 years ago

Not necessarily, no. But, I also didn't say I was awake then, either.


myLot reputation of 94/100. Goodie123 (7548)  4 years ago

Yes but you told me if I slept when normal people do, I could have been first.
So I had visions of you being normal.rasp


myLot reputation of 94/100. dfn12968 (5532)  4 years ago

scary visions those would be!


myLot reputation of 94/100. dfn12968 (5532)  4 years ago

Did the twilight zone take over this discussion while I slept? You are now the first responder. What happened to Breath's response????


myLot reputation of 93/100. Transdisc (18434)  4 years ago

Yes, this is weird. Where is Breath??


myLot reputation of 94/100. dfn12968 (5532)  4 years ago

I checked her profile, and all the discussions she started are gone, which means she was banned. I didn't read her response here, but I cannot imagine it was offensive in any way. How odd!!

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2. myLot reputation of 94/100. dfn12968 (5532)   4 years ago

You have just clarified the reason I do not ever go to Wal-Mart!! It's a dang madhouse in that place! People will mow you down with no regard for whether or not you are alive when they are done. The customers are this way and the people that work there are no better, IMO.

Ugh...the thought of Wal-Mart makes me cringe, and that is one of the many reasons!!

I am very respectful of the rules of the grocery store road. I hate it when people don't pay attention to where they are going with their carts and scooters.

I would never get a traffic ticket in a store, but put me on the real road, and that is another story all together.


myLot reputation of 93/100. Transdisc (18434)  4 years ago

I'm surprised that more people aren't maimed every year in grocery stores, D.


myLot reputation of 93/100. Transdisc (18434)  4 years ago

Yes, Goodie, I quite agree that she has no chance.


myLot reputation of 94/100. dfn12968 (5532)  4 years ago

blah, blah, blah!

Where did the first response to this discussion go???


myLot reputation of 93/100. Transdisc (18434)  4 years ago

I am wondering the same thing, D.


myLot reputation of 94/100. ljegbers (5726)  4 years ago

"People will mow you down with no regard for whether or not you are alive when they are done." It isn't only the customers, it's the employees too D. I can say that if I have to sacrific my time and go into this store, I'll do it only during the "busy" hours or with another person. It's not only dangerous from the cart perspectives, it's not safe at night either. NOPE, I hate walmart, can't stand them.


myLot reputation of 93/100. Transdisc (18434)  4 years ago

I can't believe that Breath was banned!! How horrible sad.


myLot reputation of 94/100. dfn12968 (5532)  4 years ago

That really sucks! I can't imagine she did anything that wrong. I have never really seen her post anything other than poems.

I hope it's a temporary thing.

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3. myLot reputation of 79/100. Palmerhusky (736)   4 years ago

oh...its the pickup truck syndrome. they think they own the isles because they are riding something motorized. very nice. yeah ive had that happen too. i think its the pedestrians that should have the right of way. *scratches muzzle* hmm...perhaps places should start paining crosswalks on the floor and installing traffic lights. kidding. seriously if your gonna use the motorized carts then you should show consideration for the people around you.


myLot reputation of 93/100. Transdisc (18434)  4 years ago

I know you're kidding about traffic signals in the store, Palmerhusky, but that's actually a good idea. Some of the aisles are wider than some of the roads around here anyway.

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4. myLot reputation of 97/100. polachicago (8508)   4 years ago

I always go shopping during the week to stay away from crowding....
I am careful about people with kids sitting on carts, they rule and they are not much careful when operating with heavy loading...


myLot reputation of 93/100. Transdisc (18434)  4 years ago

Too bad you can't drive Atlantis in the stores, pola!!


myLot reputation of 97/100. polachicago (8508)  4 years ago

I will build Atlantis2, self directed shopping cart with voice recognition and video camera. I bet everyone will behave....


myLot reputation of 94/100. dfn12968 (5532)  4 years ago

heehee! Pola, you are so funny sometimes!! lol

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5. myLot reputation of 86/100. razcal2267 (9670)   4 years ago

Aww the poor scared bear almost run down at Walmart. You will have to forgive me but i can not stop laughing. Can not remember a time tha something like that has ever happened to me and I do not use any type of scooters so I could not be to blame for trying to run someone down.

I have hurt a few people though. Many times I am left with no other choice but to climb shelves to get something that I want to buy because I just can not reach it any other way. There have been a number of times tha the same person ends up behind me in different aisles and get bonked in the head because things drop as I am climbing. You would think that they would either not stand so close or offer to help but they don't so I figure it is someone up above telling them to show some manners.


myLot reputation of 93/100. Transdisc (18434)  4 years ago

I'm glad you enjoyed a laugh at my expense, raz.

I must also thank you for providing me with a chuckle at the thought of you scrambling up shelves. :)


myLot reputation of 86/100. razcal2267 (9670)  4 years ago

So that means I am forgiven then? Cool rasp

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6. myLot reputation of 93/100. RLFinNash (5720)   4 years ago

hello transdisc

oh my gosh! i am so sorry to hear that somebody tried to run over you, on their scooter, while you were in the store like that shopping! how rude is very correct. and i think that somebody has hit the back of my heel's before while i have been standing in line somewhere. and in the summertime, when i have been wearing my sandles, somebody has run over the top of one of my toes before. lol you know? what do other people think that like? like the lady that was behind me in line somewhere that pushed her cart into the back of my feet? do they do that so see what kind of a person that you are? lol do you know what i mean? lol like oh, i am going to push somebody with my cart and see what kind of an expression that i get from them. lol you know? well stay safe in the stores.

have a beautiful afternoon.


myLot reputation of 93/100. Transdisc (18434)  4 years ago

I can't stand when someone runs over my heels like that, RLFinNash! It can really hurt! And I also don't know why someone would bump you with their cart. I just don't get that at all!


myLot reputation of 93/100. RLFinNash (5720)  4 years ago

neither do i.

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7. myLot reputation of 70/100. whimsystoryteller (846)   4 years ago

Well, if she had hit you, you would have had grounds to sue her. It doesn't matter if she is in a grocery store or any place else, when someone is driving something, car or scooter or whatever, they have an obligation to use reasonable caution because if they drive carelessly and someone is injured, they can be held liable for their actions whether they intended to hurt someone or not.

I do follow the rules of the road in the stores simply because it makes the most sense. I have frequently encountered people who don't and I tend to get annoyed with them.

I do think it's smart to be aware that there are nuts out there like this woman who act like they are the only ones in the world and don't pay attention to what they are doing. That goes for the road and in stores. Since my job is dealing with car accidents every day, I'm pretty aware of what goes on out there.


myLot reputation of 93/100. Transdisc (18434)  4 years ago

I think that it might be a good idea for someone to be required to walk in front of the scooters and warn other shoppers of the approaching scooter.


myLot reputation of 70/100. whimsystoryteller (846)  4 years ago

Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha! Trans, I don't think that's ever going to happen so it's best to be defensive as you walk down the aisles to protect yourself.

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8. myLot reputation of 98/100. pyewacket (12221)   4 years ago

Well I have a few rants of my own here, and yes, often have nearly run over..First, near where I live there are a zillion oriental restaurants that make deliveries and they do so with motor scooters..I can tell you how many times I've been nearly run over by these jerks. Then there are the kids with those small scooter things..like don't their parents tell their darlings not to run into people with them. Ah, and then there are the kids on skateboards..I'm walking along minding my own business and next thing I feel one of those skateboards colliding into me. Oh, and lets not forget in the supermarket where kids who are left alone for a few minutes think zooming down the isle is the thing to do. One time this is exactly what happened. I'm walking along the isle. Some parent decided to leave her lovely child alone while she went to another isle..the kid decides that the shopping cart can make a great nascar car and goes full speed ahead, zooming down the isle and collided into me...in my oh, so dainty polite way I spewed out enough words to make a truck driver blush. The mother came back to retrieve her darling child without so much as an apology to me for the actions of her child, instead she's yelling at ME for yelling at her kid. Sheeshangry


myLot reputation of 93/100. Transdisc (18434)  4 years ago

Aaawww, poor pye!

Be careful out there, pye!!

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9. myLot reputation of 71/100. kamran12 (1808)   ranked 2 out of 16 in off-road   4 years ago

Hello Transdisc!:-)

I am sorry that you were about to be run over by a careless woman. I am trying to make a mental image of the situation to figure the details about the incident. Some images are funny and some are freaky. Dodging part is what makes these situations sometimes funny.

I haven't seen scooters here, or perhaps I am not thinking about the same thing. Here they have semi automatic machines to carry and transfer crates and such but the person walks while he/she operates it. And, they don't automatically assume that people will give way to them, they usually utter excusez-moi (excuse me, formal) or pardon, while they move around, to get attention of customers. I have seen some employees on roller skates though.

As a general rule, whether one is on road or off-road, the other person comes first, always. So, there are not many incidents even when the supermarket is very crowded, it (others first) does slow down the whole process though, as sometimes each one of the two, involved in confusion, is asking other to go first. I walk fast and when I came here , there were few times when I was about to run down someone taking fast turn from one aisle to another from a side, but now I take turn walking in center, so there aren't many surprises for others now!:-)


myLot reputation of 93/100. Transdisc (18434)  4 years ago

Hello kamran :)

Here in the USA, many of our larger stores have little scooters for their customers. They are electric and function much as an electric wheelchair, but don't look like a wheelchair at all, but like a little scooter.

Anyone who walks in the door can comandeer one of these things.


myLot reputation of 71/100. kamran12 (1808)   ranked 2 out of 16 in off-road  4 years ago

Ah, I finally found it on Google, interesting. I thought it was something for store employees, not for customers. We don't have them here, at least I haven't seen any, even in the biggest market (E.LECLERC) in the city. We only get trolleys, and aisles can't have more than two trolleys in a row, not more than three anyway! sad

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10. myLot reputation of 94/100. Goodie123 (7548)   4 years ago

This is just downright despicable Trans.
How could some rotten person want to run over our Sacred Bear.
I hope your hair has not turned grey from this near tragic incident.
I think maybe before venturing into walmart again, you had better don some protective gear.
Some Gridiron gear should protect you fairly well.
Did you need to take a valium after arriving home.
That was a close shave indeed.


myLot reputation of 93/100. Transdisc (18434)  4 years ago

It was a close shave, Goodie. It was not the first time in recent weeks that I have feared for my life, but I hope that it's the last. Fortunately, I was quick on my feet and avoided a tragedy.

I thought that was funny that D was attempting to appear 'normal'. She couldn't pull it off, though.


myLot reputation of 94/100. Goodie123 (7548)  4 years ago

It is just not right, when a poor Bear cannot go shopping without fearing for his life.

I thought it quite hilarious Trans, D trying to make us think she is normal.
Yeah right that;ll never happen D.


myLot reputation of 93/100. Transdisc (18434)  4 years ago

I pity the poor girl.


myLot reputation of 94/100. Goodie123 (7548)  4 years ago

Yep, there is no hope for her.
She is too far gone now.


myLot reputation of 93/100. Transdisc (18434)  4 years ago

Her only hope is to hang around normal people like us, Goodie.


myLot reputation of 94/100. Goodie123 (7548)  4 years ago

Yep, that's what I reckon also Trans.
But no where is she, no where in sight.


myLot reputation of 93/100. Transdisc (18434)  4 years ago

The poor dear. She's probably hiding in shame because she knows she can never measure up to us.


myLot reputation of 94/100. Goodie123 (7548)  4 years ago

I almost choked on my coffee then Trans.lol


myLot reputation of 94/100. dfn12968 (5532)  4 years ago

I may not be all that normal, but when you look up normal in the dictionary, I assure you neither of your names or pretty faces are going to show up either, my "so called" friends!!! rolleyes


myLot reputation of 94/100. Goodie123 (7548)  4 years ago

Oh geez, I thought I heard someone say something.rasp


myLot reputation of 94/100. Goodie123 (7548)  4 years ago

Well lookie here at what I found.

Definition of Normal.

"Relating to or characterized by above average intelligence and development, just like Trans and Goodie.


myLot reputation of 94/100. dfn12968 (5532)  4 years ago

And, "I'm" the one they call not normal....


myLot reputation of 94/100. dfn12968 (5532)  4 years ago

Show me the publication you found this in so I can write to the publisher and complain of their grave error! Kids are probably using that thing as a study guide for goodness sake!!


myLot reputation of 94/100. Goodie123 (7548)  4 years ago

It was so sad D, I searched for your name in there, and could not find it anywhere.sad
But don't worry we still love you.


myLot reputation of 94/100. Goodie123 (7548)  4 years ago

Oh Sorry D, I have closed the page now.
Well dont you think children should be taught these things.lol


myLot reputation of 94/100. dfn12968 (5532)  4 years ago

No no...it is too late for that love stuff. The damage is done, now. And, to think I was so touched when you were so worried about me when I was almost killed in the line of duty at work a few weeks ago. I thought, "wow, these are really true friends." And, now this.... Talk about disallusioned. cry

I'm going to sit in the corner and mourn the loss of two of my dearest friendships.


myLot reputation of 94/100. dfn12968 (5532)  4 years ago

children should be taught the truth. this is clearly a case of, at best, mistaken identity.


myLot reputation of 94/100. Goodie123 (7548)  4 years ago

Oh But D, we were really worried about you.
If you had of been killed in the line of duty,
How would we have gotten into your house to rescue any Reeces Peanut Butter Cupcakes that could have been locked in.


myLot reputation of 94/100. dfn12968 (5532)  4 years ago

Lemme tell ya, if they made reeses pb cupcakes, there would have been none left over, that is for sure! I doubt they would have even made it to the house, because I would have eaten them all in the car on the way home!


myLot reputation of 94/100. Goodie123 (7548)  4 years ago

Oh Wow lookie here, I just did another search and look what I found.

"People with the name DFN are highly intelligent,
And are among the most popular people,
They have many followers"................rolleyes


myLot reputation of 94/100. Goodie123 (7548)  4 years ago

Well I am just soshocked I do not know what to say.


myLot reputation of 94/100. dfn12968 (5532)  4 years ago

Well, look at that, finally a dictionary that tells the truth! That's what kids should be studying. I'm glad you were able to find that, Goodie, I was worried very much about the educational materials our youth were being exposed to. I can rest easy now.


myLot reputation of 94/100. dfn12968 (5532)  4 years ago

What are you shocked about??


myLot reputation of 94/100. Goodie123 (7548)  4 years ago

See I knew if I searched some more I would come up with truth.
I think children should be allowed to learn the truth at all times.
Well I was shocked because I thought Reeces made PB cupcakes and you informed they dont.


myLot reputation of 94/100. dfn12968 (5532)  4 years ago

Ohhhh....no, they don't make cupcakes. sad Believe me, if they did, I'd have found them by now. They just make candy. They are called Reeses Peanut Butter Cups. They are chocolate cups filled with peanut butter. Heaven indeeded but not cupcakes. That might be even better!



myLot reputation of 94/100. Goodie123 (7548)  4 years ago

Stupid Me. I was thinking CupCakes Not cup.rolleyes


myLot reputation of 94/100. dfn12968 (5532)  4 years ago

No, stupid them for not inventing them!! Chocolate peanut butter filled cupcakes. Come on, they could rule the world!!


myLot reputation of 94/100. Goodie123 (7548)  4 years ago

Well I would not know about that.
It appears only the southern rich states of australia can afford to let the people have them. LOL

Well I am off to read my book, now we are friends again.


myLot reputation of 94/100. dfn12968 (5532)  4 years ago

and i am off to bed. i thought i might wait and let the bear beg his way back in to my good graces, but i'm a bit to tired. i'll just have to let him request my forgiveness tomorrow.


myLot reputation of 93/100. Transdisc (18434)  4 years ago

Oh, Goodie, that is so nice of you to try to make D feel normal. You are a good friend to her, much more than she deserves. I know she has to be thrilled that you are so kind to her.


myLot reputation of 94/100. Goodie123 (7548)  4 years ago

sleepGood Night D.


myLot reputation of 94/100. Goodie123 (7548)  4 years ago

I was feeling very kind and generous Trans.


myLot reputation of 94/100. dfn12968 (5532)  4 years ago

rasprolleyesrasp


myLot reputation of 93/100. Transdisc (18434)  4 years ago

Kind and generous, Goodie? This is one example of you not being normal because you are so above average in this regard.


myLot reputation of 94/100. Goodie123 (7548)  4 years ago

wub


myLot reputation of 94/100. Goodie123 (7548)  4 years ago

I realise this Trans,but I was having a bit of an off day.


myLot reputation of 94/100. dfn12968 (5532)  4 years ago

You are both more than slightly off your rockers...


myLot reputation of 94/100. Goodie123 (7548)  4 years ago

Uumm I realise this D.
Now thought you were going to bed, and I was reading my book.
I am now gone.
I shall check back later to see if you have accepted the Bears apology.


myLot reputation of 94/100. dfn12968 (5532)  4 years ago

I must have missed the part where he apologized. rolleyes


myLot reputation of 93/100. Transdisc (18434)  4 years ago

Oh, I'm sorry for the misunderstanding, D. I am eagerly awaiting your apology.


myLot reputation of 94/100. dfn12968 (5532)  4 years ago

apology accepted. that wasn't too tough, now was it? it's a big bear who can admit he's wrong. i admire you for humbling yourself in such a way, trans. i'm quite touched.


myLot reputation of 93/100. Transdisc (18434)  4 years ago

What the?! D, I suggest that you actually read what I said. I am patiently awaiting your response.


myLot reputation of 94/100. dfn12968 (5532)  4 years ago

What exactly are you anxiously awaiting? I already accepted your apology. Is there something more?

whistle


myLot reputation of 94/100. dfn12968 (5532)  4 years ago

oh, you're patiently waiting. that's good, since you might have a long wait.

good night, sacred scared bear. sleep


myLot reputation of 93/100. Transdisc (18434)  4 years ago

Due to your obvious mental, uh-hum, shortcomings, I will overlook your ability to read, D. I will allow you to continue living in your own state of ignorant bliss because I know that you are safe in that place.


myLot reputation of 94/100. dfn12968 (5532)  4 years ago

Oh, thank you. I am so touched by your concern for my safety. I knew you were a true friend. happy


myLot reputation of 94/100. Goodie123 (7548)  4 years ago

lolwublol

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