Is it just me?

I can't really say I'm becoming a grumpy old man as I think its a pretty innate characteristic but I certainly feel that its something I'm working on well. (Note to self - add to hobbies/interests on my CV?)

Grumpiness is not something you strive for but rather is thrust upon you. I find myself becoming more exasperated by everyday things that perhaps shouldn't matter but just seem to define human nature so much more so than in the past.

People that stop walking in the street for no reason, bump into you and you are the one that apologise.

People who work on tills that can't grasp the concept that you might not want shrapnel in your change which is why you've gone to the bother of giving them the £10.23 for a bill that comes to £5.23. "But I've already put it in" is their normal refrain.

Use an umberella by all means but occasionally take a look to see the person coming towards you. Are you on the golf course? No - then get something smaller than the Millennium Dome to put over your head.

Walking 2 or 3 abreast on the pavement.
Excuse me for a moment whilst I turn purple.
"I'll move onto the road into the way of oncoming traffic then shall I?"

Geri Halliwell - need I say more?

Those at security checks at airports that despite having watched people in the queue for 10 minutes are surprised to learn that they need to take their laptops out of their bags. And take off their belt. Oh, and their shoes. Are you wearing a watch? Yes, that as well.

The flight leaves at 10:30. That means you should be on the plane so we can go. It does not mean you can arrive onboard at 10:40 unless you apologise to everyone individually and are very contrite.

24 hour rolling news - its like the tellietubbies. Again, again.
Just once I'd like the presenters to sit there and whistle, shrug their shoulders, look around aimlessly, be honest and say 'there is no news at the moment, sorry - we can't make it happen you know?'

There I feel better now.
I've got to go now as I'm off with 3 friends down the road to catch a flight to a laptop convention. Oh dear, its just started raining - best take the umbrella.