Watchful
Maybe the gardeners were racing to the house because they have electric blowers and wanted to get there before the valley had another power shutoff ? jk lol...

I'll take " brainless" for 500 alex...

@CHP Arrowhead:
The CHP Arrowhead Area would like to congratulate Officer Brown who was awarded Officer of the Year at the Inland Empire Blue Belles Breakfast and the Big Bear Elks Lodge this past month. Thank you for all of your hard work, dedication, and unwavering service to the community. [Click Here]
October 9, 2026 at 10:07AM

@ watchful

@ Gorn

GGMama, I agree! It is nice to have somebody appreciate your efforts.

God, I love this community!

Watchful, I have a neighbor who is a pretty intimidating looking guy and he doesn't hesitate to yell at the knuckleheads as they drive toooooo fast. Always seems to work.

Beware of speeding garden trucks racing to an emergency leaf blow.

So that was YOU Gorn! You're welcome, and thank YOU!

I really don't know why but it IS nice to see those flashers when you go to the effort to pull over for someone. Such a small thing to do to acknowledge another's efforts, and such a small way to let someone know you appreciate that effort.

Back to lurking mode...

I have tried to get a direct number out of the folks at the Spectrum store before, and they claim it's not possible.

Speaking of Lakeview Dr., though, it’s not the cars that bother me as much as the bikes, runners, and walkers traveling against the flow of traffic. I don’t need coffee in the morning after nearly committing vehicular homicide coming around one of those blind corners. 😂

After reading your comments, I now know who some of you are.

You are the ones who:
-use your emergency flashers as a thank-you when I pull over to let you pass
-know how to use not only marked turnouts but also other open paved areas to pull over
-keep the right if you are the slower traffic
-keep on your side of the double yellow
-flash your lights at me as I’m approaching an accident, or some other danger in my lane

I knew you were on SoCalMountains!

BTW, thank you!

Spectrum Store in Big Bear... do they have a local phone #?

Well stated, Bearable. Even within the valley, locals have adopted the "hurry up!" city mindset. The other day I was on Lakeview Drive (a hilly neighborhood street with lots of blind curves) and was aggressively tailgate by a GARDEN TRUCK. Even gardeners have forgotten how to relax!

Regarding .mountain driving, 38 is not a racetrack. Its a beautiful drive. 5 less minutes down to Mentone or up to Big Bear doesn’t have to be a high pressure trip.

To get overly pissed at someone who is not squealing wheels is silly and rude.


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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:
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Have a great day from all of us at SCM!

Reminds me of my first weekend back in 88. Letter to Editor explaining to readers that when the headlights are in your backseat its time to pull over. Struck me as funny as a flatlander. Now im just glad I dont have to make that trip very often these days. Stay dry everyone. Im wondering if i need to break out the floaties for the Bark Squad again 🫤

So many ways to mess up my drive...
New driver
Overwhelmed
On the phone
Unaware of turnouts
Unaware of traffic laws
Sightseer
Terrified of mountain roads
Rude inconsiderate #%#%!
Egomaniac (NOBODY gets in front of ME!).
Slow vehicle doesn't want to lose momentum
Brainless