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Offline Black Sheep

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« on: February 11, 2007, 10:16:17 PM »
Pulled up to the gas pump today, windows rolled down, listening to a favorite song that came on the classic rock station that I rarely get to hear. It wasn't bleeding ears loud by any means, and I usually leave the truck running. So I left the window down to listen while I was gassing up. No one around until an old guy pulled up to the opposite side. . . After he got out and started pumping, he starts up:

Old man: Kinda loud, isn't it? (with a scowl)
Me: What? (hehe)
Old man: The music?
Me: Eh, I like this song.
Old Man: Well you should turn it down, or off.

At this point I was about finished and was ignoring him while checking the tires. Well, above my blaring radio :rollseyes:, I could still hear him complaining to somebody in the car and shaking his head lookin at me the whole time, so I finally said,

Me: What's the matter?
Old Man: You should turn your radio off.
Me: Well noone asked me politely to.
Old Man: You can't take a hint?
Me: No, but I do accept polite gestures in the forms of direct questions.
Old Man: Uh huh.
Me: It must be a generational thing. Hold on, I think I've got some Lawrence Welk in the back if you'd prefer.

Now I will admit, I was a bit of a smart-alec. But given his posture and demeanor, I knew from the start that I  wouldn't give in to him.

I definitely know when to show respect, especially to elders, but he was just in a bitter mood.

I just hope that I retain as much youth as I can when I pass 60. 25 years to go.
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« Reply #1 on: February 11, 2007, 10:19:18 PM »
I remember when I thought 35 was "old".

What song was it?
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« Reply #2 on: February 11, 2007, 10:20:52 PM »
Oddly enough, Rush - 'The Spirit of Radio' - a great driving tune. :D
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« Reply #3 on: February 11, 2007, 10:22:14 PM »
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Oddly enough, Rush - 'The Spirit of Radio' - a great driving tune. :D
Well you should have turned it down, or off.
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« Reply #4 on: February 11, 2007, 10:24:21 PM »
I'm the same way sometimes.   The only time I'll listen to loud music will be in the car.    I was listening to One of These Days (live version from Pulse, on a mix disc I made) by Pink Floyd.   I was at a red light, when the outro started, the look on this woman's face next to me was one of fear.    I gave her sh*iest eating grin I could muster and said "It beats Rap though don't it?"  

I wonder if I should test the statement on the back of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars?    "To be played at maximum volume."    Might be an experiment soon.
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« Reply #5 on: February 11, 2007, 10:26:01 PM »
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Well you should have turned it down, or off.


Listen here tough guy!!!!  :furious
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« Reply #6 on: February 11, 2007, 10:27:16 PM »
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Well you should have turned it down, or off.


Respectfully disagree.  TSOR is a rockin' tune.  

You're an endless compromiser, Mustaine.

Lollz.
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« Reply #7 on: February 11, 2007, 10:29:25 PM »
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Well you should have turned it down, or off.


You don't drive a red Buick LeSabre by chance do ya?:cool:
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« Reply #8 on: February 11, 2007, 10:31:13 PM »
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You don't drive a red Buick LeSabre by chance do ya?:cool:


He has a 79 Chevette, that has the original houndstooth seating, followed with Megadeth being played through Sparkomatic speakers. :cool:
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« Reply #9 on: February 11, 2007, 10:32:10 PM »
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He has a 79 Chevette, that has the original houndstooth seating, followed with Megadeth being played through Sparkomatic speakers. :cool:
:aok lolz
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« Reply #10 on: February 11, 2007, 10:37:22 PM »
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:aok lolz


It's all good Dave.  You've always had a damn fine sense of humor.   :aok
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« Reply #11 on: February 12, 2007, 01:14:52 AM »
rush sux
that old dude is same age as the band members and wise enough to know they sux
your stereo sux too, cuz it plays rush, but i guess bueaty r in teh eye of the beholdar...
so enjoy yo rush & ace of base CDs...
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« Reply #12 on: February 12, 2007, 01:43:54 AM »
I pulled up to the gas pump this morning.

Turned 44 Friday.

Some kid had Ozzy playing like it was something he discovered.

I asked him to turn it up.

Freeked him out.
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« Reply #13 on: February 12, 2007, 04:11:22 AM »
There are few things I find as irritating as some jerk forcing me to listen to his music.   I think it's a terribly rude and anti-social thing to do, expecting others to listen to your music.

It has nothing to do with old age...  I've always felt that way.
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« Reply #14 on: February 12, 2007, 04:31:03 AM »
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I pulled up to the gas pump this morning.

Turned 44 Friday.

Some kid had Ozzy playing like it was something he discovered.

I asked him to turn it up.

Freeked him out.


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