File this ‘un’ under the category ... just when you thought people couldn’t get stupider.
Hammerhaid’s not too happy about the new city proposal to give out fines for motorists who don’t pull over and yield the road to emergency vehicles.
“Well, to begin with, I thought that was already the law. Or maybe it’s just common sense to get the #$%^ outta the way when a 10- or 13-ton fire engine is barreling down on you?” he said.
It is possible to pull over and get out of the way in most circumstances.
“Unless you are in Murfreesboro,” he added.
“I was in Nashvegas about this time last year on Nolensville Road. I was there because I-24 traffic was completely stopped. Here I was inching toward Harding Place when I heard a siren and saw the flashing lights of a Metro first responder.
“It was bumper-to-bumper with really no place to go, but just like a Christmas miracle the sea of traffic parted and the fire engine passed through and turned left on Harding. That was Nashville on a Friday afternoon, not lil ol’ Murfreetown,” he continued.
“In the Boro they do things like what I witnessed a few days ago. I was just passed the Boys and Girls Club on Jones and was approaching Medical Center when I saw and heard a fire engine approaching from the Jones Fire Hall.
“The fire engine had the green light and most everyone stopped to let it pass ... except for one nut job in a Chevy that was headed from Memorial toward Broad Street on Med Center.
“As the fire engine tried to turn, the Chevy ran the red light, nearly nipping the pumper before suddenly pulling over on the side of the road. Crazy! That’s what I call DWS....driving while stupid.”
By the way, the fire engine was headed to the intersection of Medical Center and Thompson Lane where someone ran the red light and knocked the front end off another car.
Wasn’t that special? Firefighters going to rescue one idiot nearly got ran over by another.
(Murfreesboro Post disclaimer: Hammerhaid was recently fined $50 for being caught by the red-light camera on Old Fort Parkway and Thompson Lane.)
Asked about his own transgression, Hammerhaid ....
“It take a nut to know one,” he said.
T-t-t-t-t-t-t-hat’s r-r-r-r-r-r-ight.
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Well anyway ... there seems to be less holiday lighting this year.
As previously mentioned, one of Hammerhaid’s favorite paths is up and down Jones Boulevard.
Usually by Thanksgiving weekend many, if not most, of the homes there are decorated for Christmas.
“Thank goodness for Mr. Hermes, he’s keeping the holiday tradition going brite on Jones Boulevard,” Hammerhaid praised.
“I’m not sure if it’s the economy keeping the holiday displays down. I think it’s more to do with the weather. We were having some February days at the end of November,” he said.
As for Hammerhaid’s decorations ...
“I am waiting for the Ghost of Christmas Past to crawl up in the attic and fetch ‘em down.”
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While we are on this Christmas topic, here’s a reminder about those Angel Trees.
Gifts are due by Dec. 15, and will be distributed Dec. 17 and 18 and may be brought to the warehouse at 1209 Park Avenue or returned so the elves at participating businesses can get them to the right hands.
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