Letters | SOME OF YOUR REAL PET PEEVES
WAY BACK before the Fourth, we asked what gets you hot under the collar. Here's what you told us: What really gets me steamed is inconsiderate neighbors who put their garbage out on a non-pickup day.
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AY BACK before the Fourth, we asked what gets you hot under the collar. Here's what you told us:
What really gets me steamed is inconsiderate neighbors who put their garbage out on a non-pickup day.
The other day, there were crab legs on top of a trashbag, with flies everywhere. If people want the trash out of their homes, they need to put it in front of their own door so they can smell the stench!
Renee Towns, Philadelphia
I work in Center City and most days go to lunch early to beat the crowds.
And almost every "doggone" day, I run into some inconsiderate dog-walker. Some think they own the sidewalk and have no consideration for those just trying to get food or run an errand.
The other day, a Rottweiler stopped right in front of me to do his business and the owner looked at me with a "Oh, well, dogs will be dogs" stupid look on his face. Please, dog-walkers, have more consideration for the humans who have limited time to "do our business" on our lunch break.
Ajay Jones, Philadelphia
In 85-degree heat, my dog Axel and I went for a walk in the evening along Kelly Drive to the Azalea Gardens.
Just past the restaurant, we were delighted to come upon a fountain. Axel, being very fond of swimming, jumped right in, put his head under the water and jumped about in glee. Feeling hot myself, I sat down and dangled my feet in the cool water.
Suddenly, a guard appeared, resplendent in a black and white uniform, shaking her hand at me and demanding that we both get out of the water. I asked politely why we weren't allowed to cool off in a public fountain - we have done this many times at the top of the Art Museum stairs and on Eakins Oval and never have been stopped before.
I was told that she was employed by the city on behalf of the Fairmount Park Commission and her orders were to stop man and beast from setting foot or paw in the fountains. She was apologetic, repeating that she was only doing her job and that she was being observed by security cameras.
While Axel and I stood there, a group of kids tried to jump in for some respite from the heat, and were also prevented from doing so. Does the city have so little else to worry about that they now have to pay security guards to police fountains?
Daniella Slon & Axel
Philadelphia
My pet peeve: The ignorant noise-makers, from the idiots who blast their car stereos to the morons who constantly allow their car alarms to go off.
Then you have the self-important twits on their cell phones in public places. "Oh, look at me, I'm really important. I'm on a cell phone." I hope you swallow it.
Then there are the idiot parents who let their brats scream in restaurants and other public places. Like they had smoking and non-smoking sections, restaurants should have a sound-proof section for people with kids under a certain age.
Todd S. Cohen
Philadelphia
Not being able to buy the Daily News on vacation in Florida!
Thomas G. Lutek
Philadelphia