Pet Peeves IV

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Originally Posted by lapsedhibee

The word proven as in not proven or proven liar.

The word should be proved. Either that or it should be acceptable to say the goalposts have been moven.

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Or the goalposts have been stolen rather than stoled?

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Originally Posted by WeeRussell

Or the goalposts have been stolen rather than stoled?

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Pretty sure that it should be the fruit cake that is stollen. 🤔

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Originally Posted by WeeRussell

Or the goalposts have been stolen rather than stoled?

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Stoled would be mad. Then you'd want to talk about cards having been doled and envelopes having been soled. Societal breakdown would quickly follow.

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Originally Posted by Moulin Yarns

Pretty sure that it should be the fruit cake that is stollen. 🤔

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:greengrin

I realise there are exceptions to this, as they're not necessarily all this bad, but....


Taxi Drivers.


The constant annoyance of them double parking in awkward places is one thing, but there are some (actually a lot) of them that seem to think the rules of the road, safety and etiquette just don't apply to them.

Typical example of this today as I was driving across a traffic light controlled junction in Giffnock, in quite busy traffic, and a taxi driver decide to join the main stream of traffic from our right, despite the fact that he quite obviously had a red light.

Once he'd done this, he then decided he wanted into the inside line, which I was already in, and tried to drive in front of me while I was driving about 20mph. I slammed on the brakes, and sounded my horn to let him know I was already there (though he'd have to have been blind not to see me).... at which point he went in to a total meltdown at me, blasting his horn and shouting abuse.


This is my worst experience yet of bad driving by taxi drivers but it's far from being the being the only time it's ever happened.

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Originally Posted by Bridge hibs

Its true mate, I knew a Joiner who had the exact thing that sat behind his ear, probably 1cm of wood left and extended by his wee extension thing, worth a few days extra measurement scribbling before he changed to a new pencil

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Now when you get tradesmen in they leave half their stuff when they finish the job. Saws, screws, drill bits, brushes etc. We've got a pick axe some guy left years ago after doing the slabs at the back!

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Originally Posted by heretoday

Now when you get tradesmen in they leave half their stuff when they finish the job. Saws, screws, drill bits, brushes etc. We've got a pick axe some guy left years ago after doing the slabs at the back!

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Thats not a pet peeve its a pet delight. Ive had boxes of screws, a hack saw (just what I needed) sealant, sealant gun, copper piping etc, its brill. Most of the time its my mates though. Easier to get them back when more work needs done 🤣

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Originally Posted by Keith_M

I realise there are exceptions to this, as they're not necessarily all this bad, but....


Taxi Drivers.


The constant annoyance of them double parking in awkward places is one thing, but there are some (actually a lot) of them that seem to think the rules of the road, safety and etiquette just don't apply to them.

Typical example of this today as I was driving across a traffic light controlled junction in Giffnock, in quite busy traffic, and a taxi driver decide to join the main stream of traffic from our right, despite the fact that he quite obviously had a red light.

Once he'd done this, he then decided he wanted into the inside line, which I was already in, and tried to drive in front of me while I was driving about 20mph. I slammed on the brakes, and sounded my horn to let him know I was already there (though he'd have to have been blind not to see me).... at which point he went in to a total meltdown at me, blasting his horn and shouting abuse.


This is my worst experience yet of bad driving by taxi drivers but it's far from being the being the only time it's ever happened.

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Getting pre booked taxis to turn up these days is my pet peeve. It’s been happening loads recently. Worst was last week when I had booked a black cab days in advance to take me to my own wedding. Didn’t turn up, so had to frantically find an alternative as the company wouldn’t answer the phone. Then I get a message that it’s turned up and where was I as it has been waiting for a few mins - almost an hour after it was booked for. Just back from honeymoon and I’ve noticed the buggers have charged me for it too. They’ll be getting an arsey phone call from me on Monday.

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Originally Posted by overdrive

Getting pre booked taxis to turn up these days is my pet peeve. It’s been happening loads recently. Worst was last week when I had booked a black cab days in advance to take me to my own wedding. Didn’t turn up, so had to frantically find an alternative as the company wouldn’t answer the phone. Then I get a message that it’s turned up and where was I as it has been waiting for a few mins - almost an hour after it was booked for. Just back from honeymoon and I’ve noticed the buggers have charged me for it too. They’ll be getting an arsey phone call from me on Monday.

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Same thing happened for my wedding.

Booked a taxi for me, best man, my parents and my grandad to head to the church. Boy was nowhere to be seen at the pick up time, gave it 15 minutes then called to chase. Women on the phone said he would be there. Still no sign for 10 minutes so called again. Guy this time said he'll be there but if it was so important then I 'should have given myself plenty time'. I did mate but when your company is at least 25 minutes late it eats into that time.

Driver eventually showed 5 minutes later, no apology. He then had the cheek to get nippy about 'what a time we were taking' because we had to help my 89 year old grandad into the back.

I'd always been a big supporter of black cabs because I always felt it was more professional and a better service than the alternatives. Since then though I have been far more inclined to make Uber or the private hires my first call.

Adults who clap their hands like a 5 year old and say "yaaaay".

Another one from me.

Groups of cyclists who think it's ok to ride 2 or 3 abreast on shared paths and make no effort whatsoever to give way to other path users.

I got the train out to Linlithgow yesterday early morning and ran back to Edinburgh along the Union Canal path. Pretty much from Linlithgow to Wester Hailes the path is narrow and really only allows for 2 people to pass, at some points were the trees and hedgerow are overgrown it can be closer to single file. I encountered a pair and a trio of cyclists who just would not budge an inch. By it's nature a canal has long stretches where you can see what's coming for quite a distance ahead. I saw these groups coming and working on the principle of 'keep to the left, pass to the right' I tucked myself right into the left hand and slowed up. This was in expectation they would show similar courtesy and slow up and drop into single file. Nope, they just kept tanking along, the 1st group actually caused me to fall as I tried to jump a small stone wall to get out their way. No apology, I'm not convinced they even registered I was there.

I'd add this was the behaviour of a minority but a minority of selfish ********s. There were other pairs and even groups of 7, 8 and 9 cyclists all capable of passing the walkers, runners and other single cyclists safely but these couple of groups were totally unwilling to show a bit respect for a shared path. It's the kind of bullying behaviour that the cycling lobby quite rightly calls out car drivers for. It's dangerous too, cyclist tanking along at speed could seriously injure people coming in the opposite direction if they collided. Thankfully my fall is only a few scratches, a small cut and a bruised ego.

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Originally Posted by Pretty Boy

Another one from me.

Groups of cyclists who think it's ok to ride 2 or 3 abreast on shared paths and make no effort whatsoever to give way to other path users.

I got the train out to Linlithgow yesterday early morning and ran back to Edinburgh along the Union Canal path. Pretty much from Linlithgow to Wester Hailes the path is narrow and really only allows for 2 people to pass, at some points were the trees and hedgerow are overgrown it can be closer to single file. I encountered a pair and a trio of cyclists who just would not budge an inch. By it's nature a canal has long stretches where you can see what's coming for quite a distance ahead. I saw these groups coming and working on the principle of 'keep to the left, pass to the right' I tucked myself right into the left hand and slowed up. This was in expectation they would show similar courtesy and slow up and drop into single file. Nope, they just kept tanking along, the 1st group actually caused me to fall as I tried to jump a small stone wall to get out their way. No apology, I'm not convinced they even registered I was there.

I'd add this was the behaviour of a minority but a minority of selfish ********s. There were other pairs and even groups of 7, 8 and 9 cyclists all capable of passing the walkers, runners and other single cyclists safely but these couple of groups were totally unwilling to show a bit respect for a shared path. It's the kind of bullying behaviour that the cycling lobby quite rightly calls out car drivers for. It's dangerous too, cyclist tanking along at speed could seriously injure people coming in the opposite direction if they collided. Thankfully my fall is only a few scratches, a small cut and a bruised ego.

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Carry a large stick to throw into the spokes, just stand well back as you don't want to get wet 😁

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Originally Posted by Pretty Boy

Another one from me.

Groups of cyclists who think it's ok to ride 2 or 3 abreast on shared paths and make no effort whatsoever to give way to other path users.

I got the train out to Linlithgow yesterday early morning and ran back to Edinburgh along the Union Canal path. Pretty much from Linlithgow to Wester Hailes the path is narrow and really only allows for 2 people to pass, at some points were the trees and hedgerow are overgrown it can be closer to single file. I encountered a pair and a trio of cyclists who just would not budge an inch. By it's nature a canal has long stretches where you can see what's coming for quite a distance ahead. I saw these groups coming and working on the principle of 'keep to the left, pass to the right' I tucked myself right into the left hand and slowed up. This was in expectation they would show similar courtesy and slow up and drop into single file. Nope, they just kept tanking along, the 1st group actually caused me to fall as I tried to jump a small stone wall to get out their way. No apology, I'm not convinced they even registered I was there.

I'd add this was the behaviour of a minority but a minority of selfish ********s. There were other pairs and even groups of 7, 8 and 9 cyclists all capable of passing the walkers, runners and other single cyclists safely but these couple of groups were totally unwilling to show a bit respect for a shared path. It's the kind of bullying behaviour that the cycling lobby quite rightly calls out car drivers for. It's dangerous too, cyclist tanking along at speed could seriously injure people coming in the opposite direction if they collided. Thankfully my fall is only a few scratches, a small cut and a bruised ego.

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I suppose it’s just a reflection of society…a percentage are always going to be selfish entitled *******.

The thing with these types of cyclists though is that, anecdotally, they often they seem to be the most bolshy when it comes to how they are treated by car drivers and the use of cycle lanes etc.

Hypocritical Lycra would be a great brand name for their daft outfits [emoji2957]

On the subject of cyclists - cyclists that use the road where there’s a cycle path running alongside it. There’s absolutely no need to inconvenience everyone and put their own safety and drivers’ safety at risk in those circumstances. Use the ****ing cycle path!

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Originally Posted by matty_f

On the subject of cyclists - cyclists that use the road where there’s a cycle path running alongside it. There’s absolutely no need to inconvenience everyone and put their own safety and drivers’ safety at risk in those circumstances. Use the ****ing cycle path!

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Inconvenience? With the exception of Motorways, cyclists have more of a "right" to be on the road than most other road users (before folk flip their lid, motorists require a license which grants them the privilege to drive, a privilege that can be relatively easy to revoke!).
But, I can think of a couple of places where if I was to be cycling, I'd cycle on the road rather than the prescribed path and I'd do it for the safety of others along with it being easier to make progress. Holyrood Park is a fine example, there is a cycle path on one side (so not great if going in the other direction as you need to cross the carriageway twice) but the cycle path (not shared use path) is very often full of pedestrians so I'll cede way and stick to the road. In doing so, I can't see how I'm compromising anyone's safety and any inconvenience is minimal.

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Originally Posted by speedy_gonzales

Inconvenience? With the exception of Motorways, cyclists have more of a "right" to be on the road than most other road users (before folk flip their lid, motorists require a license which grants them the privilege to drive, a privilege that can be relatively easy to revoke!).
But, I can think of a couple of places where if I was to be cycling, I'd cycle on the road rather than the prescribed path and I'd do it for the safety of others along with it being easier to make progress. Holyrood Park is a fine example, there is a cycle path on one side (so not great if going in the other direction as you need to cross the carriageway twice) but the cycle path (not shared use path) is very often full of pedestrians so I'll cede way and stick to the road. In doing so, I can't see how I'm compromising anyone's safety and any inconvenience is minimal.

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There are a few roads near me where the roads aren’t wide but they are busy where it can be difficult to safely pass a cyclist for long periods of time, all the while traffic builds behind them. There’s quiet, well maintained And easily accessible cycle paths right beside them.
One of the roads is a busy 40 limit used by HGVs who either have to sit behind the cyclist (uphill) as they can’t pass them safely or, as you see fairly often, they pass in an unsafe manner. They shouldn’t do that, obviously, but that situation is completely needless because there’s a dedicated cycle path that could be used.

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Originally Posted by speedy_gonzales

Inconvenience? With the exception of Motorways, cyclists have more of a "right" to be on the road than most other road users (before folk flip their lid, motorists require a license which grants them the privilege to drive, a privilege that can be relatively easy to revoke!).
But, I can think of a couple of places where if I was to be cycling, I'd cycle on the road rather than the prescribed path and I'd do it for the safety of others along with it being easier to make progress. Holyrood Park is a fine example, there is a cycle path on one side (so not great if going in the other direction as you need to cross the carriageway twice) but the cycle path (not shared use path) is very often full of pedestrians so I'll cede way and stick to the road. In doing so, I can't see how I'm compromising anyone's safety and any inconvenience is minimal.

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There is a national cycle network that takes cyclist away from major roads, but you still get groups cycling on the A9!!

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Originally Posted by speedy_gonzales

Inconvenience? With the exception of Motorways, cyclists have more of a "right" to be on the road than most other road users (before folk flip their lid, motorists require a license which grants them the privilege to drive, a privilege that can be relatively easy to revoke!).
But, I can think of a couple of places where if I was to be cycling, I'd cycle on the road rather than the prescribed path and I'd do it for the safety of others along with it being easier to make progress. Holyrood Park is a fine example, there is a cycle path on one side (so not great if going in the other direction as you need to cross the carriageway twice) but the cycle path (not shared use path) is very often full of pedestrians so I'll cede way and stick to the road. In doing so, I can't see how I'm compromising anyone's safety and any inconvenience is minimal.

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Equal yes, more? no.

Obtaining a license at least shows you have shown to be capable where as cycling doesn't. I'm not a Car v Bike guy and respect those who choose to cycle (I have said numerous times on here there are too many cars about these days) but the two need to learn to live together.

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Originally Posted by Gatecrasher

Equal yes, more? no.

Obtaining a license at least shows you have shown to be capable where as cycling doesn't. I'm not a Car v Bike guy and respect those who choose to cycle (I have said numerous times on here there are too many cars about these days) but the two need to learn to live together.

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It might seem a bit Orwellian but some road users are more equal than others, that's why/how we have a hierarchy with pedestrians at the top and private car use at the bottom.
Again, like numerous other times, I could be wrong here but I heard/read that the majority of cyclists do have a license so I'm not sure if that point/argument holds any water if so many cyclists out there that already hold licenses contribute to so much antisocial road behaviour.
Personally, I don't get the them/us, cyclist/driver conflict. We're all people, just trying to get somewhere by whatever means we have available to us. We just need a little more patience, tolerance and perhaps put ourselves in their situation for a minute and and aim to be understanding rather than automatically assume everyone around is is going out there way to frustrate us.
I've literally just got back to Edinburgh traveling back from South Queensferry way, I wanted to get off the road before the Queen passes through the area. There's a cycle path to the side of the A90, I have to assume it's a footpath too, but it's absolutely rammed with folk waiting for the cortege to pass so much so that cyclists are having to go on the road. I came down the slip from Dalmeny House and had to wait behind a couple of cyclists as I didn't manage to get my speed up to safely pass on the outside lane. I chuckled to myself after posting here earlier, but rather than get excited, I just had to wait, and it was literally 30 seconds so no drama, but apparently that was too much for the car behind who leant on his horn and dangerously pulled out in to lane 2 before flying off, way above the posted 50mph.
It's maybe not welcome in the Pet Peeves thread, but sometimes we just need to chill😉

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Hogging the outside lane and going well below the speed limit???

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Originally Posted by Moulin Yarns

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Hogging the outside lane and going well below the speed limit???

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I realise what's happening today is very unique, but I couldn't believe folk were parked in lane 2 on the M90 northbound, out their cars, and taking pictures from the central reservation, meanwhile, cars were still driving up lane 1.

People who clap after the plane lands after a nice short smooth flight, for ****s sake you dont applaud the bus driver when you arrive safely at your destination 🤬

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Originally Posted by Bridge hibs

People who clap after the plane lands after a nice short smooth flight, for ****s sake you dont applaud the bus driver when you arrive safely at your destination 🤬

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You don't live in Muirhouse I take it?

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Originally Posted by CropleyWasGod

You don't live in Muirhouse I take it?

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No but I get your point 🤣

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Originally Posted by Bridge hibs

People who clap after the plane lands after a nice short smooth flight, for ****s sake you dont applaud the bus driver when you arrive safely at your destination 🤬

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I was once on a very scary bus ride in the mountains near the East coast of Greece, those of us that weren't on our knees praying did actually give the driver a round of applause once we got to our destination which was weird because he was the one who caused most of the panic. I found out later is it always better to take buses at night time so you don't see the mad things the bus drivers do on these narrow precipitous roads :greengrin

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Originally Posted by Oscar T Grouch

I was once on a very scary bus ride in the mountains near the East coast of Greece, those of us that weren't on our knees praying did actually give the driver a round of applause once we got to our destination which was weird because he was the one who caused most of the panic. I found out later is it always better to take buses at night time so you don't see the mad things the bus drivers do on these narrow precipitous roads :greengrin

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Aye I agree with that, there are exceptions 🤣 you have probably been down the road to Marmaris, many years back it was no more than a two lane road (4 lanes now) and we always travelled at night so never really thought anything of it, Wife normally gets the window seat on the plane and I get the one on the bus. One year we had a day flight and I kid you not I had literally **** myself, the drop at my side scared the **** out of me, not helped having the Turkish version of Jackie Stewart driving the bus !! I asked my Wife to change back to night flights after that 🤣

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Originally Posted by Bridge hibs

People who clap after the plane lands after a nice short smooth flight, for ****s sake you dont applaud the bus driver when you arrive safely at your destination 🤬

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No but the way some of them drive I'm tempted. Having a painful shoulder as I do a bus journey is not something I look forward to.

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Originally Posted by Bridge hibs

People who clap after the plane lands after a nice short smooth flight, for ****s sake you dont applaud the bus driver when you arrive safely at your destination [emoji2959]

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Whilst it's strange, a lot of people don't have a built in fear or nervous worry about getting the bus... or indeed said bus falling 10000 feet to a sudden stop.

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Originally Posted by Just_Jimmy

Whilst it's strange, a lot of people don't have a built in fear or nervous worry about getting the bus... or indeed said bus falling 10000 feet to a sudden stop.

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I actually feel safer and more comfortable on a plane than I do on an Edinburgh bus 🤣

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Originally Posted by Bridge hibs

I actually feel safer and more comfortable on a plane than I do on an Edinburgh bus 🤣

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I take it you've travelled on the number 30 through Niddrie, then.