Comments on: A fun trip to the DMV http://www.themarthablog.com/2008/07/a-fun-trip-to-the-dmv.html It's a blog about Martha Stewart and her daily adventures. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:01:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: JenL http://www.themarthablog.com/2008/07/a-fun-trip-to-the-dmv.html/comment-page-3#comment-36694 JenL Thu, 12 Mar 2009 17:52:46 +0000 http://www.marthablogspot.com/2008/07/a-fun-trip-to-the-dmv.html#comment-36694 Oh Martha, you are so amusing. I had to go to the DMV in New York City to get my permit renewed last year (I can't drive!). The person administering the written test started calling everyone by the language they are taking their test in - hey Russian, git over here Chinese, sit down Papi. It's was just so wrong, but a little amusing. The DMV people are grouchy sometimes (by sometimes, I mean always), but they do have to sit there all day and they do have to take a lot of attitude from people. Oh Martha, you are so amusing.

I had to go to the DMV in New York City to get my permit renewed last year (I can't drive!). The person administering the written test started calling everyone by the language they are taking their test in - hey Russian, git over here Chinese, sit down Papi. It's was just so wrong, but a little amusing. The DMV people are grouchy sometimes (by sometimes, I mean always), but they do have to sit there all day and they do have to take a lot of attitude from people.

]]> By: Elizabeth Gage http://www.themarthablog.com/2008/07/a-fun-trip-to-the-dmv.html/comment-page-3#comment-26270 Elizabeth Gage Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:54:11 +0000 http://www.marthablogspot.com/2008/07/a-fun-trip-to-the-dmv.html#comment-26270 I had to go to the DMV for the first time in 10 years. I was able to make an appt. online in advance and the whole thing was over in 15 mins. The DMV here in our small town amazes me with their efficiency, friendliness and ability to untangle bureaucratic messes (such as I had once with registering a used car). I had to go to the DMV for the first time in 10 years. I was able to make an appt. online in advance and the whole thing was over in 15 mins. The DMV here in our small town amazes me with their efficiency, friendliness and ability to untangle bureaucratic messes (such as I had once with registering a used car).

]]> By: Cathy from Meriden CT http://www.themarthablog.com/2008/07/a-fun-trip-to-the-dmv.html/comment-page-3#comment-22100 Cathy from Meriden CT Sun, 28 Sep 2008 20:49:01 +0000 http://www.marthablogspot.com/2008/07/a-fun-trip-to-the-dmv.html#comment-22100 God! Connecticut has the worst lines! My 17 years old daughter bought a new car. A guy who sold the car to her said he will go to DMV to take care of everything for her. He came back and asked for my driver license (because she is 17). The next day he went to DMV, he ended up came back to see me. They said they need my letter of approval for allow my daughter to own the car of course 17! I signed and gave to him. The next day he went back.... He called my daughter out of frustration. The DMV want her to have another special insurance because she is.... you guessed 17! I told him let me go with you. I went to Wethersfield to meet him there. I refilled out the form so that I AM the owner of the car and she is co-owner. Problem solved. What a waste! I felt bad for a guy who went there numerous times. God! Connecticut has the worst lines! My 17 years old daughter bought a new car. A guy who sold the car to her said he will go to DMV to take care of everything for her. He came back and asked for my driver license (because she is 17). The next day he went to DMV, he ended up came back to see me. They said they need my letter of approval for allow my daughter to own the car of course 17! I signed and gave to him. The next day he went back.... He called my daughter out of frustration. The DMV want her to have another special insurance because she is.... you guessed 17!
I told him let me go with you. I went to Wethersfield to meet him there. I refilled out the form so that I AM the owner of the car and she is co-owner. Problem solved. What a waste! I felt bad for a guy who went there numerous times.

]]> By: E. Leone http://www.themarthablog.com/2008/07/a-fun-trip-to-the-dmv.html/comment-page-3#comment-21957 E. Leone Sat, 27 Sep 2008 04:24:34 +0000 http://www.marthablogspot.com/2008/07/a-fun-trip-to-the-dmv.html#comment-21957 Since this was posted in July and it's now September, I'm a little late! But, I just went to the DMV in Niles, IL to get my new license plate sticker. Didn't have to wait too long - there is a very good system in place there for waiting on customers. Funny though - from your pictures it appears all DMV's look the same! I'm sure you brightened an ordinary day there for a lot of people. Since this was posted in July and it's now September, I'm a little late! But, I just went to the DMV in Niles, IL to get my new license plate sticker. Didn't have to wait too long - there is a very good system in place there for waiting on customers. Funny though - from your pictures it appears all DMV's look the same! I'm sure you brightened an ordinary day there for a lot of people.

]]> By: Tasha http://www.themarthablog.com/2008/07/a-fun-trip-to-the-dmv.html/comment-page-3#comment-21426 Tasha Wed, 24 Sep 2008 18:03:15 +0000 http://www.marthablogspot.com/2008/07/a-fun-trip-to-the-dmv.html#comment-21426 It would be funny if Martha gave Tips on DMV Decorating,how much better she could make it & Drivers Licenses,maybe Martha Logo,flowers ect & those DMV Pens are Awful hence 25 cent price,and I thought the Eye Test was that Pic of Food Chart & I LOL but of course Martha would pass that test,then I saw the standard eye chart,dah,haha. It would be funny if Martha gave Tips on DMV Decorating,how much better she could make it & Drivers Licenses,maybe Martha Logo,flowers ect & those DMV Pens are Awful hence 25 cent price,and I thought the Eye Test was that Pic of Food Chart & I LOL but of course Martha would pass that test,then I saw the standard eye chart,dah,haha.

]]> By: SHERRY http://www.themarthablog.com/2008/07/a-fun-trip-to-the-dmv.html/comment-page-3#comment-16291 SHERRY Sun, 03 Aug 2008 18:37:37 +0000 http://www.marthablogspot.com/2008/07/a-fun-trip-to-the-dmv.html#comment-16291 HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MARTHA! I HOPE YOUR DAY IS FANTASTIC. WHERE ARE YOU GOING TO CELEBRATE AND WITH WHOM? HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MARTHA!
I HOPE YOUR DAY IS FANTASTIC.
WHERE ARE YOU GOING TO CELEBRATE AND WITH WHOM?

]]> By: craig http://www.themarthablog.com/2008/07/a-fun-trip-to-the-dmv.html/comment-page-3#comment-16290 craig Thu, 31 Jul 2008 04:22:17 +0000 http://www.marthablogspot.com/2008/07/a-fun-trip-to-the-dmv.html#comment-16290 How funny! I love the Brewster DMV. The folks who work there are great. I recently went there with my son for his permit and what an experience. The gals at the window were great. Just like you, Josh, my son, was able to select one of three pictures. The wonderful girl at the picture window was so accomodating and funny. She made our experience so much more enjoyable! How funny! I love the Brewster DMV. The folks who work there are great. I recently went there with my son for his permit and what an experience. The gals at the window were great. Just like you, Josh, my son, was able to select one of three pictures. The wonderful girl at the picture window was so accomodating and funny. She made our experience so much more enjoyable!

]]> By: Diane http://www.themarthablog.com/2008/07/a-fun-trip-to-the-dmv.html/comment-page-3#comment-16289 Diane Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:59:59 +0000 http://www.marthablogspot.com/2008/07/a-fun-trip-to-the-dmv.html#comment-16289 The DMV is always an experience here. We have to drive 40 miles to find one. I just took my 82 yr. old mom and my new DIL, who just got her green card, to get CA ID cards. There was only one other family there speaking english besides us, and after a few minutes I was seriously wishing I couldn't understand them either! It was a boy trying to take his driving test with his stepmom, who had taken 1/2 a day from work to bring him. He had borrowed his sister's car for the test without checking that she had the required registration and proof of insurance in it. She did not. So, while waiting I had to listen to the several phone calls to family members and the serious "responsibility" lecture the young man received. He didn't get to take his test, and I imagine it will be awhile before mom takes off to bring him again. Good parenting, but not exactly riveting entertainment for me! Oh, and I have to do all again next week because apparently the SS# on the green card is not the "real" number. We have to go back to the SS office, then come back to the DMV with a different number. Oh. Joy. :) The DMV is always an experience here. We have to drive 40 miles to find one. I just took my 82 yr. old mom and my new DIL, who just got her green card, to get CA ID cards. There was only one other family there speaking english besides us, and after a few minutes I was seriously wishing I couldn't understand them either! It was a boy trying to take his driving test with his stepmom, who had taken 1/2 a day from work to bring him. He had borrowed his sister's car for the test without checking that she had the required registration and proof of insurance in it. She did not. So, while waiting I had to listen to the several phone calls to family members and the serious "responsibility" lecture the young man received. He didn't get to take his test, and I imagine it will be awhile before mom takes off to bring him again. Good parenting, but not exactly riveting entertainment for me! Oh, and I have to do all again next week because apparently the SS# on the green card is not the "real" number. We have to go back to the SS office, then come back to the DMV with a different number. Oh. Joy. :)

]]> By: Linda @ Lime in the Coconut http://www.themarthablog.com/2008/07/a-fun-trip-to-the-dmv.html/comment-page-3#comment-16288 Linda @ Lime in the Coconut Wed, 30 Jul 2008 04:46:20 +0000 http://www.marthablogspot.com/2008/07/a-fun-trip-to-the-dmv.html#comment-16288 Wow!! how to make it a fun day! Ok...did anyone drop their jaw, or want an autograph...or were you just a regular peep??? Wow!! how to make it a fun day!
Ok...did anyone drop their jaw, or want an autograph...or were you just a regular peep???

]]> By: MimiG http://www.themarthablog.com/2008/07/a-fun-trip-to-the-dmv.html/comment-page-3#comment-16287 MimiG Tue, 29 Jul 2008 17:53:06 +0000 http://www.marthablogspot.com/2008/07/a-fun-trip-to-the-dmv.html#comment-16287 I recently moved from one state to another and had to get a new license. You were very lucky in your wait time - I waited over 3 hours, had to take the only picture shot and paid $23 for my new license. I got my other state's license back, with 3 holes punched in it! When I got my new car tag, again stood in line for over an hour. This state (Alabama) is not up to speed with their technology, or someone to use the equipment..... MimiG I recently moved from one state to another and had to get a new license. You were very lucky in your wait time - I waited over 3 hours, had to take the only picture shot and paid $23 for my new license. I got my other state's license back, with 3 holes punched in it!
When I got my new car tag, again stood in line for over an hour. This state (Alabama) is not up to speed with their technology, or someone to use the equipment.....
MimiG

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