Troy's Pages: Dear Troby

2004-09-08

parking, politics, and a drunkard

DEAR ~~ABBY~~ TROBY: My husband and I disagree about where to park when you visit someone. He says you park on the street, always. I say that if I am visiting someone, I should park in their driveway. He says that is rude. Who is correct? -- GINNY IN MASSACHUSETTS

DEAR MASSIVE: Walk, lazy asses. Or, park on the freakin' street, it is rude to park in the driveway, what if someone needs to get in or out of the garage? -- TROBY

DEAR ~~ABBY~~ TROBY: A woman I have known for 10 years has different political beliefs from mine. I haven't viewed this as a reason to end the friendship; I just don't bring up the subject of politics with her. She, on the other hand, constantly "slams" my beliefs, in person and via e-mail.
I have recently received several offensive letters from her. I didn't respond and she keeps prodding me for a reaction. Believe me, she doesn't want to hear what I have to say about her behavior. I have asked her to stop pushing her opinions on me and still she persists.
I feel that her antics are extremely disrespectful, and I'm to the point of ending communication with her altogether. What have you to say on this issue? -- HARASSED IN HOUSTON

DEAR ASSED: It's your fault for living in Houston, first of all. Secondly, tell that wench to shut her trap. You should agree to disagree, she can believe that she deserves to live, and you can believe that she deserves to die.

DEAR ~~ABBY~~ TROBY: My husband, "Don," took a construction job with some friends he's worked with before. Almost every night after work, they sit at the site and drink beer.
The commute from our house is about 12 miles, and I have pointed out to Don that his drinking and driving is unwise. He agreed. One beer here and there doesn't bother me, but Don has been coming home pretty drunk every other night. I'm really concerned.
Last night, Don promised to come home right after work this evening and spend some time with me. He pulled in about 8:00 with a buddy from work. Both of them were drunk.
Don claimed he didn't remember the promise, and he and his buddy proceeded to eat the special supper I had prepared for US. I am hurt, angry and probably stupid, because I let Don leave so he could drive his friend home. When he returned 15 minutes later, he came in and went straight to bed. No "goodnight," no "I love you."
I wouldn't be so upset if it had been any other night. But he had promised me tonight would be special because it's our anniversary. Do you think I'm overreacting? I don't want a husband who's a drunk. -- HURT IN OHIO

DEAR GONNA PUT THE HURT ON: No, you're not overreacting. Drunk drivers are scum, and you are scum for even considering letting him survive. When your husband gets home, shoot him with a .44 magnum, the most powerful handgun in the world, and would blow his head clean off. He'll be drunk, so it won't hurt much.