KUDOS

Sometimes in our haste to get places or just having our routine disrupted we get, shall we say, a tad nasty! We utter words under our breath and we have little regard for whatever it is that is causing this change in our routine. Oh come on, like you’re sitting there assuming this is addressing someone else! We all do it, so get over yourself!

However we need to stop and give some thanks/kudos to the those road crews who made our lives just a tad bothersome as they cleaned up roadside debris or “paved” our main road. Now paving a main street which also happens to be a state route – means, at times, side streets are closed off too. This in turn means we have to find another route or street. Then there is the one lane movement which causes many to just boil inside. It is always thought the lane you are in is taking forever to move and the other side is getting more time!

I just wanna say thanks to the paving crew – I walk amongst these guys but not as early as they start – ye gads, they are up and out by 6 a.m., and that’s bloody early! They are friendly, courteous and have great smiles. My favorite is the “drive slowly” sign and how people completely ignore this and attempt to zoom along. Hey, we sat there for five minutes; we need to get places, so screw the drive slowly number. Only to see some guy indicating slow down – hey, he is no cop, so screw him, right? Oh baby, you gotta understand, all they need do is take your license number, report you and you got yourself a hefty ticket. You DO NOT speed in working zones!

Now listen up – today is HOPEFULLY the last day of paving in Norwood – so all our so called inconvenience shall end today. I am sure there will be some minor clean-up areas but the one lane, no turn on this street delays will end today. This is according to the work crew this morning as I walked by them and said good morning. Let’s hope this is the case? In the meantime, Norwood Village workers have decided to “dig” up various streets due to sewer issues or some such number, so some streets will be closed – but only for a few hours.

Again KUDOS to the paving crew – great job and truly nice guys and gals. Thank you for tolerating our stupidity and impatience.

Always remember that you’re unique. Just like everyone else!