Can you add people that read books while they walk as well please?Quote:
Originally Posted by stantonhibby
No need, even if it doesn't really impact me at all.
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Can you add people that read books while they walk as well please?Quote:
Originally Posted by stantonhibby
No need, even if it doesn't really impact me at all.
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Originally Posted by sleeping giant
People that sit behind you at the football and kick your seat constantly. :grr:
Just tell them to stop!Quote:
Originally Posted by Hermit Crab
There's nae traffic today, but that doesn't mean I get to work any quicker, because the bus just sits at each bus stop for a couple of mins.
What's the point? Corstorphine to Princes Street could easily have been 15 mins quicker.
Has to run to timetable if possible,imagine how pissed you would be if you missed your bus because it was 10 minutes early. ;-)Quote:
Originally Posted by easty
It should run to a different timetable on a bank holiday.Quote:
Originally Posted by Scouse Hibee
I swear the only time the bus didnt wait at a stop for a couple of mins was when there was a boy legging it along the road trying to get on. Bus drivers are dicks.
Its a Saturday service is it not?
It is a different timetable today, due to it being a bank holiday.Quote:
Originally Posted by easty
Retail or bar staff that pay no attention to the counter and seem genuinely shocked, and sometimes annoyed, that you're standing there waiting to be served.
Clifford the Big Red Dog. Even within the context of kids tv it just doesn't make any sense. Teletubbies is more believable FFS.
The revolving doors at the Gyle and the numpties that try to hurry through them and end up stopping them so it takes even longer to get through.
The amount of time it takes my virgin box to start up. What's the hold up? I turn it off at the wall overnight, so when I turn it on again in the morning it takes ages to start up, but why?
Why turn it off?Quote:
Originally Posted by easty
Exactly, I never turn mine off and it's fine. It's designed to run constantlyQuote:
Originally Posted by Scouse Hibee
Its taking ages coz you're turning it off completely. You need to leave it on standby.Quote:
Originally Posted by easty
I always turn things off at the wall.
I could start up and shut down my laptop 4-5 times in the time it takes the virgin box to start up. Takes ages.
Pictures that are hanging squint on a wall drive me nuts.
Do you switch your broadband off at the wall?Quote:
Originally Posted by easty
YepQuote:
Originally Posted by ColinNish
Do you have a Tivo box? It receives network updates overnight when in standby, by turning yours off completely you force it to update when you turn it on which takes time.Quote:
Originally Posted by easty
Aye I do.Quote:
Originally Posted by Scouse Hibee
The missus is convinced the house will burn down if things aren't turned off at the wall.
Ah well fair enough, can't argue with the missus :-)Quote:
Originally Posted by easty
Do you turn your fridge off overnight?Quote:
Originally Posted by easty
What do you think?Quote:
Originally Posted by SuperAllyMcleod
Must be a YES then as both items are specifically designed to be on 24/7!Quote:
Originally Posted by easty
:D
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But, women are completely irrational.Quote:
Originally Posted by Just Alf
Ah....Quote:
Originally Posted by easty
Good point, well made :agree:
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Mentioned it on another thread,
Samsung Galaxy predictive text since the last system update.... It's like it goes out its way to misspell stuff or even use completely wrong words!
:fuming: :brickwall
I fail you're Spain!Quote:
Originally Posted by Just Alf
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Originally Posted by Fritz
Aaaargh that'she what happens to me as well,it'seems so annoying gQuote:
Originally Posted by Just Alf
There's your problem then, when you switch your broadband off it takes forever to get back to the best speeds for uploading/downloading, BT engineer told me this. same with switching your TiVo box off for updates.Quote:
Originally Posted by easty
Parents that park where they like on the school run, selfish lazy gits. Best thing I ever did was invest in a dash cam. Great evidence gatherer.
There's a decent sized car park at my younger daughter's primary school and as I normally finish early on a Friday I'm there in good time to pick her up. Some of the parents are so lazy that they'll park across the front of cars blocking them in instead of walking 40-50 yds from a proper space. I seem to be the only one that pulls people up for this - grandparents, yummy mummys, I don't give a toss.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hermit Crab
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Originally Posted by Peevemor
Quite right too, the term yummy mummy is definitely a matter off opinion as well. :greengrin
The School Run in general, Most kids live within walking distance of their school. For the vast majority of people there is no need to clog up the streets at all.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hermit Crab
Remember back in the good old days when your parents let you go to school yourself and didn't have to wait until the bell went before they left for work?Quote:
Originally Posted by Gatecrasher
I think I walked to school on my own from about age 6 or 7.
Me too. I was just commenting on this yesterday when I was at my parents. At the back of their house is an emergency access road for an old folks home and some smart alec parent started parking there last year to pick up their "little cherub" from school and now there are about 15 cars parked there every weekday. God forbid an ambulance needs to get up that road to the home.Quote:
Originally Posted by Danderhall Hibs
When I was 7 years old I fell in the sea walking along the rocks on my normal walk home from school. Got stitches in my temple where my head hit the rocks. Went home the same way along the rocks the next day. Nae probs.Quote:
Originally Posted by Danderhall Hibs
Cottonwool kids these days. Ye canny do this, canny do that .... utter nonsense.
Long sleeved t shirts.
Very rare to find one that keeps a decent shape. No idea why adding material to the sleeves makes them more likely to fit badly so quickly.
The ones i get out the kids section in asda keep their shape nae bother. :greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by Andy74
People who borrow tools and use them for a different purpose than they are intended for. A chisel is not for taking a ****** screw out!!!!
Conversely, a screwdriver is not a chisel! In a moment of desperation I used a flat blade to clean out the receiver of a mortice lock,,,,one deft blow from the hammer, the handle shattered and my hand got mashed.Quote:
Originally Posted by Scouse Hibee
Lesson learned!
What about Irish screwdivers? i.e. Hammers :wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by speedy_gonzales
and corrugated nails i.e screws :wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by snooky
You've just reminded me of actual corrugated nails (joint fasteners) from my apprentice days ;-)Quote:
Originally Posted by speedy_gonzales
Push chairs nowadays. They're like tanks dominating the aisles of chemists and supermarkets.
Aye, they've enough protection to take the G forces of being shot into space.Quote:
Originally Posted by heretoday
People that use the wrong word to describe things, my pet hate is when outside, anyone calling the ground the floor.
In the same vein.....Quote:
Originally Posted by Alfiembra
Parenthesis are ( )
Brackets are [ ]
Film lids on packaging that are impossible to peel off. A particular pain when you're trying to open something piping hot from the microwave.
Easy solution for that; instead of piercing the film lid, open it slightly before putting it in the microwave. Makes it much easier to open once it's as hot as the surface of the sun.Quote:
Originally Posted by matty_f
I often do that but when you pull the lid back the escaping steam still burns up to your elbow.Quote:
Originally Posted by Craig_HFC
Microwaves in general.
I only use it to heat up my cups of tea that I forget I have made myself :-)
Supernoodles should be banned from the microwave. They stink to high heaven and the smells lingers in there for ages even after cleaning .
Gies me the boat.
Add in dishwashers too.
One of the worst things I have bought .
It takes up space , nobody empties it , people put dirty dishes in with clean dishes and it stinks if nobody has turned it on.
'Kin hate dishwashers
I once put noodles in the micro when I worked in a garage. Forgot to add the water and left them on for 5 minutes whilst i went to do somthing. Noodles caught flame and the micro smelled of burntness to the point we had to replace itQuote:
Originally Posted by sleeping giant
One of my (yam) mates split up with his wife and found himself living alone for the first time at 45 years old.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibee87
During the first week he arrived home pished and stuck a family size frozen lasagne in the microwave at full power for 50 minutes (conventional oven instructions) then went and fell asleep on the bog.
The smoke detector saved the day.
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Originally Posted by Peevemor
I'm sorry, I just laughed out loud in the bothy at Carlisle station reading this and woke the driver up across the room from me. Oops :LOL:
Parents who hand their very young children a tablet/ipad to keep them quiet at every opportunity rather than spend time with them, then moan like hell because the kid won't listen to them or put the tablet down when tbey're told to. Lazy parenting at it's best.
People who sit in the wrong row in planes.
"Oh sorry, am I not in row 17???"
**** sake how hard is it to count and then sit down in the right place ??
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Originally Posted by lyonhibs
Yeah, or people who completely ignore the fact that you've paid extra money for the legroom seats or the front row which I always do then proceed to sit where they bloody well like then get all moody about having to move to their seat 15-20 rows back. If you want to sit at the front, pay the cash to sit there ya freeloading pricks.
I did once see a member of easy jet staff shift a punter who just sat at in front row, you know one of the business type ********s. It was brilliant. This was on a flight to London about 6 months ago. I went something like this.
Steward, excuse me sir are you sure this is your allocated seat?
Punter, yes I'm sure it is I've double checked my boarding pass.
Steward, you must be mistaken sir as nobody has purchased these seats today. Can I see your boarding pass please?
Punter, well "they" usually just let me sit here if its quiet...... he protested as he hands him the boarding pass.
Steward, I'm sorry sir you seat is in row XX towards the rear of the aircraft please make your way down to it unless of course you wish to pay the £14.99 upgrade fee for sitting in the front row seats with extra legroom.
Punter, I'm not going to pay that to sit here but since theres nobody sitting here can I can stay?
Steward, says with a frown, I'm sorry sir. If you won't pay then take yourself away.
I was poorless sitting watching this. The steward was fantastic.
I had a woman tell me I was in her seat . Seat F.Quote:
Originally Posted by lyonhibs
I said I wasn't as I was in the window seat F . She looked across the isle and said I was in D as it went ABCFED :greengrin:
I asked her if she wanted to swap MY seat but she didn't bother.
She say down and started bleathering about being stressed them someone approached her and said.......you are in my seat :faf:
She should have been in the row infront.
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Originally Posted by sleeping giant
Ive had that before too, I always book a window seat on the left hand side of the plane, I don't know why I just do. Woman was sitting in my me seat as I got on and said excuse me you're in my seat I'm 9 A window seat. Woman responds - does it matter? I said no, I only booked this seat so you could sit here and to confuse the emergency services if we crashed. She soon moved her arse to her own seat.
You must have a few sat in the wrong seat stories from the choo choo.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hermit Crab
Trying to explain to my wife for the umpteenth time over the phone how to attach a document to an email and send it.
I'd have more luck explaining the offside rule to her.
On the plane theme, when you're sat there in the aisle seat reading away whilst folk board and someone who wants to take their seat next to you just stands in the aisle as if you're a ****ing savant that's meant to know they want in.
Or they could just say "excuse me that's my seat" and away we go.
How come I always get the seat behind the one selfish b*****d who likes to recline theirs?Quote:
Originally Posted by lyonhibs
Middle management chameleons. Change their whole stance on things to suit the boss they happen to be trying to impress that day. I absolutely hate it when folk feel they have to agree rather than contest their point and explain why they disagree/issue is being dealt with incorrectly.
Directly opposite me coming up from LHR some poor bugger had to seat in front of him go full ****er and fully recline. He was basically concertina'd up with the guy's head on his chest.Quote:
Originally Posted by snooky
Unacceptable behaviour.
Was sitting behind a young woman who wedged herself in her seat and put her feet up onto the back of the seat in front of her. When the guy in that seat tried to recline it I could see her pushing for all she was worth so that he couldn't recline it. Guy thought his seat was stuck and never tried again. Neat trick, she did also recline her seat later into me.Quote:
Originally Posted by lyonhibs
The second action cancels out the first. As she was well aware of the annoyance it causes, ignorance cannot be used as an excuse.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alfiembra
She's just another selfish a$$hole.
Alas, the world is full of them. I blame Maggie Thatcher :wink:
Five solid hours off the London marathon on BBC Scotland. I just don't understand why.
Its in London. Nuff saidQuote:
Originally Posted by Stick
I then just go out my way to kick, push and knock it so often its not worth it for them and they revert back.Quote:
Originally Posted by snooky
We are all to blame for putting up with it.Quote:
Originally Posted by snooky
People who don't photocopy the last sheet in the drawer of a blank document that's needed everyday before they use the last one. It's just sheer laziness and very infuriating.
Took me a couple of reads to get what you meant, HC. I've got you now.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hermit Crab
It is infuriating. I used put the last sheet in a clear sleeve marked 'master copy' in the hope that even folk at the foot of the IQ league would understand that they should make copies of this final sheet.
Likewise, people who open the last pack of photocopying paper and don't organise ordering more at that time. (Same applies to the ordering of all items that are in constant demand.)
The amount of bread my wife throws out that has nothing wrong with it.
Keep the bread and throw out the wife. :wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by Scouse Hibee
Just trying get to work out which one has the most dough ;-)Quote:
Originally Posted by snooky
:faf:Quote:
Originally Posted by Scouse Hibee
You'll be guaranteed a roll in bed with at least one of them. :whistle:
And if you're lucky you'll get a rise!Quote:
Originally Posted by snooky
And if your not you'll be toast. :greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by speedy_gonzales
People who say bless you after every sneeze when you are having a sneezing fit.
Just once when I have finished is fine thanks.
Are you victor meldrew? :greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by sleeping giant
Motorway middle lane hoggers, see so many folk doing this does my head in.
Never seen any on Edinburgh bypass :wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by Scouse Hibee
I'm not one of them but why does this bother you? You've got a lane to just go passed them?Quote:
Originally Posted by Scouse Hibee
Seriously? When I am doing 70 in the inside lane, to prevent undertaking them I have to move across 2 lanes to overtake and then get back to the inside. Plus they are breaking the law and are clueless as to how to drive correctly on a motorway and it is dangerous!Quote:
Originally Posted by bingo70
It's not undertaking if the inside lane is travelling faster than the middle lane.Quote:
Originally Posted by Scouse Hibee
It's still wrong and there is no way I am undertaking some one who clearly has no road awareness.Quote:
Originally Posted by EH6 Hibby
In which case you should have some fun and educate them at the same time. Play "Rodeo Drive" and see how many times you can lasso them. Simply pass on the right, over to lane 1, let them pass, then repeat!Quote:
Originally Posted by Scouse Hibee
Keep to the left and leave the other lanes clear for faster moving traffic, obviously doesn't apply to very much of the so called motorway network in this country.Quote:
Originally Posted by bingo70
Seagulls
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There's no such thing as seagulls.Quote:
Originally Posted by Just Alf
Pedants
:greengrin
This is why its importantQuote:
Originally Posted by bingo70
Rule 264
You should always drive in the left-hand lane when the road ahead is clear. If you are overtaking a number of slower-moving vehicles, you should return to the left-hand lane as soon as you are safely past. Slow-moving or speed-restricted vehicles should always remain in the left-hand lane of the carriageway unless overtaking. You MUST NOT drive on the hard shoulder except in an emergency or if directed to do so by the police, traffic officers in uniform or by signs.
Rule 265
The right-hand lane of a motorway with three or more lanes MUST NOT be used (except in prescribed circumstances) if you are driving
- any vehicle drawing a trailer
- a goods vehicle with a maximum laden weight exceeding 3.5 tonnes but not exceeding 7.5 tonnes, which is required to be fitted with a speed limiter
- a goods vehicle with a maximum laden weight exceeding 7.5 tonnes
- a passenger vehicle with a maximum laden weight exceeding 7.5 tonnes constructed or adapted to carry more than eight seated passengers in addition to the driver
- a passenger vehicle with a maximum laden weight not exceeding 7.5 tonnes which is constructed or adapted to carry more than eight seated passengers in addition to the driver, which is required to be fitted with a speed limiter.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/the-high...ays-253-to-273
It's for safety, traffic flow and for everyone's sanity.
On the M6 again yesterday, some folk are absolutely clueless. One clown got off the M74 at Abington and took the slip road back on to M74 instead of the A702 he wanted so he reversed up the slip road into the roundabout oncoming traffic!Quote:
Originally Posted by Gatecrasher
That is horrendous. :agree:Quote:
Originally Posted by Scouse Hibee
You wonder how some people got licence's when you hear stories like that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Scouse Hibee
Zany 'art' (aka 'Crap For Crap's Sake')
http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articl...ts-and-churros
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