Level Crossing at Barnes (Photo credit: Manic Street Preacher)
I sat down quietly at home today when a friend of mine told me this story and I decided to write it down word for word. She said she read it somewhere but it was too good to pass on! Enjoy:
An old man was driving back from town with
his wife continually providing unwanted
advice from the back seat. When they arrived at
a level crossing, the car stalled halfway across the
line, just as a train came roaring towards them.
”Move you idiot!” screamed the man’s wife, ”Get
the car off the tracks!” The old man turned and
calmly replied, ”You’ve been doing all the driving
from the back seat, and I’ve got my end across – see
what you can do with yours.”
It’s sad that some women are extremely controlling, I saw the funny side of this story, did you?
Thanks for reading my post!
Much love friends!
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Seyi Sandra David 
Haha, that’s pretty funny. Though I will say that men can be just as controlling, sadly. I’m an equal opportunity critic. 🙂
You’re right Ryan, I guess the blame could be on both sides! You’re a well balanced critic and I couldn’t fault that! Thanks for stopping by, have a great week ahead!!
Blessings. 🙂
really nice very funny…..Perfect black
One of my uncles is an expert in back seat driving. It is not just women who do this. Loved the story 🙂
Thanks Manu, I know both men and women are guilty, like my husband used to say, ‘the best footballers are in the crowd,’ it’s easier to criticise! Thanks for stopping by, it’s appreciated!
Blessings. 🙂
Some men would never get anywhere without this kind of “assistance” I call it, no matter how much it annoys them.
Yep! Some men, not all. Besides some women can aptly be described as ‘pain in the neck!’
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Haha. That did make me giggle 😀
I’m glad it does, hope you’re still having a great weekend Alastair, have been hopping from one party to another… care for a cake? 😉
Cake will always go down well 😀
Weekend hasn’t been too bad thank you
Well, close your eyes.. open…, your daughter would bring it now!!! 🙂
She’s at her mum’s for the weekend 😆 Maybe tomorrow 😀
Arrrrgggg! My magic didn’t work, never mind, I’ll FedEx it. Do enjoy the rest of your evening!
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Hopefully Alastair. Thanks!!
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“hahaha” – lovely story, love it… 🙂
Reminds me of the man who met his a friend and said to him
“Now I finally got rid of the annoying noise in the car every time I drove”
– his friend asked, “Have you had it in the car workshop..?”
“No. I have been divorced from my wife”
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Oh my! That’s funny and sad at the same time! The wife must have been a professional back seat driver! Can’t blame the man! some women find it difficult to keep quiet and it could be costly!
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Ha! Love it! I could easily be that lady. Thankfully I have stopped. I used to just be silent but react and make facial expressions. Now I totally distract myself with the radio or a conversation so I don’t make the driver agitated and leave me on the tracks!
Good job you’ve stopped Kerry, you could easily have been left on the tracks! (hope not!) Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate it!!
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Yea I saw the funny side. It is sad that some people want to be in control at all times. I live with someone like that and relish every time I can say I got my end across. Metaphor of course. 🙂
I understand your point, it can be frustrating at times to live with someone who likes to be in control at all times! Glad you know how to get your end across! Have a great week ahead!
Blessings. 🙂
Hahah I totally laughed – backseat drivers are giving advice and it’s not always wanted!
It’s not always wanted Christy! Thanks for stopping by! Have a beautiful week ahead!
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Oh my! This gave me a good laugh. Having a backseat drivers aren’t always the best at giving advice. Love the story!
Thanks Uzoma, I’m glad you like it! Wishing you a great week ahead!
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Lol, sure did! I’m sure my dad would LOVE for my mom to read this!
Same as my dad! I wanted my mom to read it but she hasn’t gotten round to it just yet! Glad to see you here, it’s been a while, How are you doing, missed you!!
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I hope no one was injured. Meanwhile …
THE FINAL STRAW
She talked all morning
But now she won’t say a word
I’ve rung the police
No one was hurt Ben!!!! But what about yours? Something sinister must have happened to the lady… Am I right Ben?
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I will leave it to your imagination. But I can certainly think of a couple of good candidates. 😉
Haiku!
Senryu.
“senryu Senryu is structurally identical to haiku, that is, a 5-7-5 poem, but has a much more flexible content, in particular discussing human emotions and relationships as opposed to nature themes.” cf. http://www.simplytom.com/definitions.txl
Checked out the website Ben, I now understand your poems more! 🙂
A win-win situation then. 😀
Seyi, this is both humorous and sad. When a wife expects unconditional love without giving unconditional respect she sets herself up to be a nag. Men need respect as much as we need love. I can’t backseat drive because I have a lousy sense of direction… 😉
Blessings & hugs ~ Wendy
Exactly my point, even the way she addressed her husband shows total lack of respect! I’m like you with direction Wendy, I don’t bother and if we’re lost, we’ll simply find our way back anyhow! Thanks for your comment and for stopping by!
Much love. 🙂
Haha! A fun to read. 😀
Thanks Ankit, have a great week ahead!
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You too 🙂
Cheers! 🙂
Haha what a witty man and what revenge for her being controlling. Liked it, Seyi
Thanks Ute, she’ll probably keep her mouth shut when they’re out again! Thanks for your visit!
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Hahahahaha my brother is that way when i drive him! It’s not just the women 😉
I know! next time he drives when you’re on the wheel, just tell him about the level crossing story, I bet he’ll clam up!
Blessings. 🙂
All I can say is paying attention might be a good idea. Speaking for myself- if I’m sitting in the backseat of a car and my head is in line with a train and someone else is at the controls- I’d sooner shut my mouth- let him get me off the tracks and survive to see another day. A controlling partner can make you wish you were/are dead but that’s an abstract picture. See the train rushing at your head will be a great wakeup call lol
You’re one wise lady! I’ll rather shut up and get out of danger before speaking too! Thanks for taking the time to comment, it’s appreciated!!
Much love. 🙂
LOL A side effect of being married to my husband, I suspect lol in a totally great way!! As Solomon said, there’s a time and place for everything! ❤
If I try to keep my analytic twin from preaching about equal love and more equal respect…I can say that the story did not quite make me laugh. But then, I have to admit that I smiled. Thanks for sharing it…and for stopping by today.
Thanks Suzy! When my friend told me, I couldn’t keep still, almost cracked my ribs with laughter it was later I saw the sadness in the story; the lack of love and respect the woman felt for her husband… it was heart-breaking! Thanks for your visit!
It’s always fun driving from the back seat 🙂 I wonder what happened next though… I can see the satire and humour 🙂 the only thing is train drivers tend to not like those sort of situations… I suppose it depends on where your sitting or standing at the time… Top little story, Sandra!
Thanks dear friend, I guess the husband wanted to prove a point to his rude wife! Thanks for stopping by!
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Laughing so head, Seyi. But If a man is dumb enough he would be controlled by his harridan of a wife 🙂
Some women (and men) are devils! Thanks for your visit!
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Nice post!
Thanks AG!
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You’re welcome!
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Cheers. 🙂
I liked the cute little story, i would like to thank you for stopping by my blog!
You’re welcome! I’m glad you like it! Have a great weekend!
Blessings. 🙂
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LOL!
You know, when I die I want to go peacefully like my grandfather, in my sleep, unlike the other people in the car.
You’re right! It was symbolic though, the old man wanted to teach his wife a lesson… Some women are horrible nags!
You mean my wife on cleaning day . . .
Ha ha! Don’t let her see your comment! She’ll not take it kindly!! My love to her!
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