Guest Chaney Posted October 15, 2004 Report Posted October 15, 2004 I've been running through my mind the many ways that I'm less than perfect -- something I do several time a day (and night) -- and was wondering if anyone else on this board had a fault or two (or three...) that they'd like to share. Recent discovery for me: I've been diagnosed as a control freak. (Not the opinion of a professional but volunteered by a co-worker. Fortunately, she's beloved and it was offered in a gently bemused way so I'll allow her to continue living.) I like things done my way as my way is the best way. If I can't get it done my way, I'll do it myself. (Most people around me tend to like that second part. Could it be that they're purposely not pleasing me so I'll go the self-serve route?) Anyway, anyone else imperfect? (Those not responding will be cosidered aloof and therefore, imperfect.) Quote
Son-of-a-Weizen Posted October 15, 2004 Report Posted October 15, 2004 Chaney said: Anyway, anyone else imperfect? Yeah....I actually like the French. Quote
ghost of miles Posted October 15, 2004 Report Posted October 15, 2004 There are a few people I appointed that I shouldn't have, but I'm not going to name names--I don't want to hurt anybody's feelings. Quote
Ed S Posted October 15, 2004 Report Posted October 15, 2004 Francophile here as well - amongst many other flaws that have become evident in recent months Quote
Rooster_Ties Posted October 15, 2004 Report Posted October 15, 2004 ghost of miles said: There are a few people I appointed that I shouldn't have, but I'm not going to name names--I don't want to hurt anybody's feelings. Quote
Jazzmoose Posted October 15, 2004 Report Posted October 15, 2004 I think one of my worst faults is my lack of ambition. But then, I really don't care that much. Stop laughing; that was a serious post! Quote
Rooster_Ties Posted October 15, 2004 Report Posted October 15, 2004 Well, it's not exactly my mine to share -- but I grew up in St. Louis area, right in the heart of The New Madrid Fault. Does that count??? Quote
BERIGAN Posted October 15, 2004 Report Posted October 15, 2004 I am a perfectionist, I try too hard, I am honest to a fault. Yep, that's all of them. Quote
GloriousBlues Posted October 15, 2004 Report Posted October 15, 2004 Sometimes I squeeze the toothpaste from the middle of the tube. Quote
Jim Alfredson Posted October 15, 2004 Report Posted October 15, 2004 I have a temper, but I've made a conscious effort to get that out of me completely. My wife doesn't stand for it at all, so that helps. I also take too much stuff on and then things don't get done. Quote
Noj Posted October 15, 2004 Report Posted October 15, 2004 I've got a bad temper, too. I have a terrible time with regret. I'm shy around the fairer sex, it doesn't help get me laid. Feel better yet? Quote
7/4 Posted October 15, 2004 Report Posted October 15, 2004 Rooster_Ties said: ghost of miles said: There are a few people I appointed that I shouldn't have, but I'm not going to name names--I don't want to hurt anybody's feelings. got it! Quote
Joe G Posted October 15, 2004 Report Posted October 15, 2004 Don't get me started! We are all perfect human beings. Quote
connoisseur series500 Posted October 15, 2004 Report Posted October 15, 2004 Whoo-boy, wait till Chuckster fesses up... No, really... One problem I suffer from is an inability to express myself with any degree of articulation when upset. When I'm pissed off, I simply sputter. It's like my brain shuts down completely... Quote
Guest Chaney Posted October 15, 2004 Report Posted October 15, 2004 Temper. Anyone's temper ever cost them money? Late '70s, my first car, an early-'70s Torino Elite. Beautiful car! Bought it second (or third) hand from some outfit on Abbott Road in South Buffalo. Car always gave me problems, especially with starting! Sooo... It's a dark and very wintery night in Buffalo. I'm in a Wegmans (supermarket) parking lot and AGAIN the effing car won't start. (The clowns who sold me the car -- for $1,900, by the way -- had addressed this and several other problems numerous times before.) In a rage, I floor the accelerator, turn the key and listen to the thing sputter. Cursing so that all of Buffalo could hear me, I keep the gas pedal floored, the engine finally kicks in but and as I'm still shouting every curse word known to man, I don't notice. What happens? A rod shoots through the engine. Amazingly, I'm able to keep the car running and make my way to the creeps who sold me the lemon. Price tag to fix? $600 for a new engine. (Took forever and cost me closer to $700.) I had the work done and sold the car shortly thereafter. I may have failed to mention to the kid who bought the car from me this part of its history. Quote
Chuck Nessa Posted October 15, 2004 Report Posted October 15, 2004 connoisseur series500 said: Whoo-boy, wait till Chuckster fesses up... I have little patience with idiots. If this offends any of you............. Quote
David Ayers Posted October 15, 2004 Report Posted October 15, 2004 I am always prepared to call a spade a, er, thingummyjig - you know, a whotsit. Quote
tonym Posted October 15, 2004 Report Posted October 15, 2004 I'm the guy who, at customs and excise back from holiday, walks straight through with a case full of tobacco and alcohol. Me. Nothing to declare. Quote
Man with the Golden Arm Posted October 15, 2004 Report Posted October 15, 2004 I was going to wait to post the fact that I'm a big time procrastinator. Quote
connoisseur series500 Posted October 15, 2004 Report Posted October 15, 2004 I can't fix shit around the house. I can't fix anything anywhere else either... Quote
catesta Posted October 15, 2004 Report Posted October 15, 2004 couw said: I have a sense of humour Have an eclair, it's all good. Quote
catesta Posted October 15, 2004 Report Posted October 15, 2004 I'm difficult to live with. My dog seems to be able to put up with me just fine, but after her the list grows very short. Quote
connoisseur series500 Posted October 15, 2004 Report Posted October 15, 2004 b3-er said: I have a temper Thats because you have to do all that fix-er-up crap around the house. That would drive anyone to madness... Quote
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