2fer

I got a 2fer today. 2 fer the price o' one, that is.

First
Getting on the Bay Bridge heading to San Francisco on my motorcycle, a Prius was in the far left lane, blocking traffic. It was moving, but there was about a quarter mile of open space in front of it. And it was just puttering along, in the fast lane, holding up everyone else as if there was no on else on the road.

Second
I came upon this old hippie dude (literally!) in his craptastic Prius. He even had one of those ultra lame pink bumper stickers that says something about senseless acts of beauty, or whatever. I've always hated those bumper stickers. They just don't make any sense (nor are they beautiful). So I'm about to pass this guy on his right. For some stupid reason he was in the fast lane. Oh, right, that stupid reason is that he was driving a Prius. As I'm about to overtake him, he simultaneously flips on his turn signal as he swerves into the next lane. Right in front of me. Probably 12 inches in front of me. Fortunately for me, I know Prius Drivers Suck, so I was expecting this type of behavior, and was able to avoid plowing into him. He never saw me. As I blew by him on his left side, I looked at him (that's how I know he was an old hippie) and saw that he was oblivious to the fact that I existed.

Second and a Half
This only gets a half, but is worth a mention. A Prius driver actually did something sensible this afternoon. This particular driver actually had an awareness of those around him, and politely moved out of the way when faster traffic approached him from behind. To him I say Bravo! Now if the rest of them would just follow his lead...