Pet Peeves: Aka Things That Make You Go "Gah!"

[Dimity]

I haven't noticed the loud phone conversations too much - most of the time people who are glued to their phones IME seem to prefer texting.  But what drives me mad are the people in public places who think everyone else wants to hear the game they are playing or the movie/tv show they are watching.   I've actually gotten up and left places when this has gotten out of hand.

[PRgal]

I had to email my son's teacher to get an alternate assignment for him.  They're working on 100s in math right how and for the week, they're supposed to make 100 snowballs at home.  We live in a condo.  We don't have a backyard where we can make 100 snowballs.  I get that we are probably the only family in a condo, but please offer indoor work in the winter!  Some people are also not fans of being outdoors or are TIRED of being in the snow after having to spend more than an hour outdoors clearing the driveway!

note:  assignments are turned in virtually - students/parents upload photos of their work onto an app/portal for their teachers.

[fastiller]

@PRgal - does the assignment say they MUST be made of snow? I would've cut out 100 paper snowballs & sent an image of that.

[PRgal]

10 minutes ago, fastiller said:

@PRgal - does the assignment say they MUST be made of snow? I would've cut out 100 paper snowballs & sent an image of that.

The teacher specifically wrote that with all the snow we've had over the weekend, it was the perfect chance to make them (the alternative she posted was to make footprints and mark them with food colouring.  We can't mark footprints with food colouring at a park.  Plus many are smudged and it's a lot easier to lose count).  A LOT of the kids' assignments are outdoor centric.  I get that Grade 1 homework is supposed to be fun, but at least offer an indoor alternative upfront so we don't have to email you!  

Edited Tuesday at 06:56 PM by PRgal

[EtheltoTillie]

This sounds like it calls for the response "you're not the boss of me."  This teacher can't force people to go out and do things in the snow.  You should just email her and tell  her you're doing something different with a similar result.  Don't ask, just tell. 

[Anela]

I've been trying to work off this restless energy, and I'm looking forward to 45 degree weather, in a week. 

I hate how easily I forget things, though. I'm finally making more potato soup, but I forgot that I had it simmering, and was supposed to be stirring it frequently. Dad walks in, and says, "Oh, no, Angela's in the kitchen again." 

"Yeah, I'm cooking, I'm making soup... oh my god, I forgot about the potatoes!!" 

[meep.meep]

On 2/14/2025 at 8:06 PM, Absolom said:

 

I start the day with two hour intervals and they get longer as the day goes on.  So that isn't a bad approximation.  They are supposed to all be more mini-meals so snack isn't quite enough.  I just thought it would be funny in light of our discussion of what meal is what name.  I do like the idea of calling one of the last three of the day tea.  

Make one of the morning ones "elevenses"

And another can be "recess"

[Absolom]

Let's see breakfast, elevenses, lunch, recess, dinner, and tea.