Pet Peeve of the day

Here's my pet peeve for today: If you aren't handicapped, don't use devices set up for handicapped people. Use those things called muscles. We have a button you can push to automatically open the doors to the library. This is a useful feature, especially if you are in a wheelchair or using crutches, or if your arms are too full while you are carrying in books or other items. But it is incredible how many able bodied people use the button because they are too lazy to push the door! Our society is filled with sloths masking as people.
I feel better now.
Jan put her bike in the basement on Monday and got up before work Tuesday morning to ride indoors 15 miles. After work she ran 8 miles. This morning was a six mile run with Eileen, starting before 6am. Tonight she will be at the pool for a one mile or so swim.

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  1. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2007 at 5:57 AM

    Mike, what's the rule on the bathroom stall set up for a handicapped person? Are those stalls to be treated like the parking spots and auto doors or is it available to everyone just modified for handicapped use? It is the farthest stall from the door making it the most desireable. I will abide by your ruling Mr. McAdvocate.

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2007 at 8:16 AM

    When you gotta go, you gotta go. There are no special privileges when it comes to bathroom facilities. I was just thinking this morning how at work I look for the cleanest area I can find, but on a run or race I'll take any port a john or tree available.

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