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Things That Get My Goat

Everyone has a story, of their favorite things to tell. Nobody likes to talk about, those things that make them mad as hell. So here are a few of the things , that really get me pissed. I know that you can probably, add a few things to this list. I hate weeds among my garden flowers, that have roots ten feet long. People who sing at the top of their voice, but don’t know the words to the song. Folks that take an hour just to tell me, something that could be said in two words. Groundhogs that live under the shed, the frickin neighbor’s cat that kills my birds. Standing in line at the grocery store while, someone goes back for an item they forgot. Waiting fifteen minutes for a price check, on something that they bought. The outrageous prices of milk, bread, gas and beer, the things any civilized person can’t live without. The smell of a wet dog after a walk in the rain, people talking on phones and think they have to shout. How bout the stupid dog that won’t stop barking, though there’s absolutely nothing to bark about. White cat hair on black clothes and I don’t own a cat, a new shirt ruined because a stain won’t come out. A tuft of hair that just refuses to stay in place, socks that keep falling down to wrinkle under my toes. Road construction signs and no workers within sight, That wild white hair that keeps tickling my nose. Wasps, hornets, bees, spiders and snakes, that jump right out of nowhere it seems. Being woken up by the doorbell, just as I get to the good part of the dreams.

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Date: 12/1/2023 11:08:00 AM
Your poem made me smile Jerry my friend and I too, agree with most on your list especially the food store. If people and the cashier take too long I really huff and puff if I’m running low on patience and time! Another pet hate is when using public transport and a passenger takes ages finding the correct change( although mostly cards now thank goodness!) An amusing read of which I enjoyed very much. Thank you for sharing. Have a great weekend and keep warm. :):)
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Jerry Brotherton
Date: 12/1/2023 11:23:00 AM
Thanks. I used to work in retail once upon a time. Back when people wrote checks for their purchases. They would wait until all their product was totaled before they would get out their checkbook.
Date: 11/29/2023 9:00:00 AM
Oh if only there was nothing to complain about, but then we’d be complaining about having nothing to write about ;)
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Jerry Brotherton
Date: 12/1/2023 7:09:00 AM
So true Kim. If I wasn't complaining about something, then my wife would think I was dead. It seems that the older I get, the more I complain about it.
Date: 11/28/2023 4:07:00 PM
Well, Jerry, it seems you have a very easily aggravated goat Perhaps he should call in the three billy goats gruff to assist him in addressing the problems. Enjoyed the write but when I read the title a little voice said "He had a goat"...
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Jerry Brotherton
Date: 11/29/2023 4:42:00 AM
Now that would be an interesting list of things that get my goat... The coyotes, a roaming band of Vikings, that crazy neighbor in the trench coat...
Date: 11/27/2023 4:57:00 PM
What a fantastic list of things that get your goat...many of them I agree with. What really gets my goat is our neighbor who parks his oil-leaking car in front of our house...then our HOA decides to fine us for the oil in the street. HOAs are the other thing that get my goat!! Don't get me started. I loved your list..priceless...have a pleasant evening, Sara
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Jerry Brotherton
Date: 11/28/2023 8:39:00 AM
I must admit, I am one of the people who will just make up my own words to songs. Although I try to do it when I am alone. Thanks for reading. Have a wonderful day my friend.
Date: 11/27/2023 4:15:00 PM
Tom T Hall would be proud
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Jerry Brotherton
Date: 11/28/2023 8:42:00 AM
Thanks, Tom.
Date: 11/27/2023 12:18:00 PM
Haha very revealing about you Mr Brotherton!! I have a few to add of my own…Great poem! Debx
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Jerry Brotherton
Date: 11/28/2023 8:46:00 AM
Perhaps it is TMI? Thanks, Deb, I'm sure I could come up with a couple hundred more myself. Have a great day, my friend.
Date: 11/27/2023 10:11:00 AM
an impressive list, jerry, which i very much enjoyed reading (as much as you hate all those things). i agree with many of the things you mentioned but could probably add a hundred of my own...
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Jerry Brotherton
Date: 11/28/2023 8:50:00 AM
Thanks, Ilene. I wonder if there is someone out there who has a list with "people who make lists of the things they don't like" on it?

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