Nailed them all - six on the trot, PB. :top marksQuote:
Originally Posted by Pretty Boy
I can't stand those Smugs on A Place In The Sun. Horrible programme from start to finish.
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Nailed them all - six on the trot, PB. :top marksQuote:
Originally Posted by Pretty Boy
I can't stand those Smugs on A Place In The Sun. Horrible programme from start to finish.
I like it :na na:Quote:
Originally Posted by snooky
The others I'd never consider watching mind you.
Snobs, not just you're upper class snobs but wine, whisky, beer, food, fashion, music and any other kind of snob. **** you all I'll do as I please.
Electric shocks when you're doing the shopping at Tesco.
I wouldn't say that. In the office we have a couple of 2013s à few 2018s and even a 2007. They update their user interface, but there's a "switch to classic" option which means you can jump from one machine to another no problem. Unlike Microsoft Office, autocad updates generally offer new and improved features. In any case I don't think you can buy Autodesk licences outright any more - they all seem to be on a monthly or annual basis.Quote:
Originally Posted by snooky
The biggest problems we have with Autocad now are compatibility issues with Windows perpetual updates.
Add to that job snobs.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibrandenburg
What do you expect he/she is only a .............
:agree: completely. I hate hearing folk say that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Scouse Hibby
Also screw up routines that worked perfectly well before (Array)Quote:
Originally Posted by Peevemor
Washing mushrooms.
You're not a fun guy are you?Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibbyradge
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Originally Posted by HUTCHYHIBBY
Button it...
Yeh, keep him in the dark. :agree:Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibbyradge
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Originally Posted by Peevemor
Been using Bentley for projects the last few years. Find it more user friendly than autocad.
Brushing mushrooms.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibbyradge
Always look for the cleanest packet of mushrooms🍄
Always buy them loose, find them much cleaner.Quote:
Originally Posted by jabis
We're about to take the leap into Revit/BIM. It's becoming compulsory for more and more public sector clients across here.Quote:
Originally Posted by TRC
Chestnut kinda guy.Quote:
Originally Posted by Scouse Hibby
Fungi folks know.
Chanterelle from my own personal forager are always good too.Quote:
Originally Posted by jabis
Easter cards. One just arrived from a friend of my wife's family. Even allowing for her age and generally being an all round bampot that's a new level of mental. Easter cards- WTF?
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Originally Posted by Mr White
The wifes friend religious?
No and the card features a pair of little fluffy tailed bunnies rather than a cross or a big boulder!Quote:
Originally Posted by Hermit Crab
People who don't put the divider on the belt at supermarkets after loading their things on.
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Originally Posted by Mr White
Roaster!!
Masterchef
'Mark from Yorkshire is going to be cooking duck with a bramble sauce, nutmeg mash potatoes, cailiflower puree and roast carrots'
'It sounds ok but it's a bit safe'
'Narong, originally fron Bangkok but now living in London will be making a classic Phad Thai'
'Oh it's so vibrant and exciting, a real risk if he doesn't get it right.'
Any dish that comes from outside the UK is hailed as super exciting, even a casual street food Thai staple for example. It's like we are still in the 60s and we are all living on bread and dripping and wowed by exotic new flavours. I'd wager a hell of a lot of people have eaten Phad Thai or a variant of it in their lives. It's really not all that exciting.
Also they flog to death the thing about Greg liking puddings 'oo I like me pud', 'oo that's sweet, even for me' 'did I mention I've got a sweet tooth'? . Aye you did ya baldy twat. Also each episode the contestants will be reminded that they need to take their cooking to the next level'. Someone will be described as needing to come 'out of their comfort zone and be a bit more adventurous'. The women in my family never miss an episode, even though it's the same thing every ****ing week.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pretty Boy
Cyclists on paths who won't use their bell. Me and the dog just about got decapitated by some ersehole yesterday who suddenly swerves round us from nowhere. I'm sure he must have noticed the lack of eyes in the back of my head...
I don’t like Masterchef but I love Masterchef Australia.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pretty Boy
For starters (no pun intended), it doesn’t open with that cruddy ‘Spooks’ meets ‘Mastermind’ theme music. No, Masterchef Australia goes with a hi-nrg cheese house disco theme tune that sets the tone from the start - this isn’t about ponciness, this is about enjoyment!
There’s no ****y Sean Pertwee ‘heritage carrots braised in a port and thyme reduction’ commentary either, in fact no commentary at all.
The three judges are two chefs and a food writer, they’ve been doing it for years now. They go round the contestants and ask them what they’re making, then they eat it, then they judge it.
Typical scene:
Gary (judge): What you making there Shane?
Shane (contestant): Aw mate, it was a tough mystery box but I’m gonna try and combine the rhubarb, the clams and the carrots and hopefully it will all come together!
George (other judge): Good on ya mate, look forward to tasting it. Have you given yourself enough time though?
Shane: Jeez mate, I dunno. I’m under the pump but l’ll give it my best shot.
That’s pretty much how each episode and series goes but it is fantastically watchable and infinitely preferable to the UK version.
I also hate when they ask the contestants if they’ve cooked the dish before, and they say no. They’ve had the choice of any ingredients and they’ve chosen to cook something they’ve never done before! Surprise surprise they usually nail it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pretty Boy
Hospital Parking charges.
****ing daylight robbery.
Taking advantage of the vulnerable.
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The parking charges are bad enough but the price of stuff in the shops there is nothing short of a disgrace.Quote:
Originally Posted by Just Jimmy
My Mrs was in hospital for 12 weeks before my son was born, i naively assumes that if anything the shops and parking would be subsidised. How wrong I was.
Think I must have spent at least £700-£800 in that place between parking, the shop and the cafe.
Absolutely. Mine is in just now. Staff have been amazing. She came in late Friday night and is looking at getting home tomorrow maybe. However parking and food is mental. Never mind I had to take leave from work to be there for her. Obviously the first concern is her but it's nothing short of criminal.Quote:
Originally Posted by bingo70
She's doing fine now btw. It was a worrying weekend. I didn't even know hibs had played never mind won on Saturday til about midnight Sunday.
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Where does all that money go I wonder? :hmmm:
People who shout on the phone in an office.
Marginally beaten by the people who start off at a normal tone and THEN START SHOUTING LIKE THIS AT THE END OF THE SENTENCE. They then start the next sentence at low volume AND THEN START SCREAMING HALFWAY THROUGH A WORD MID SENTENCE.
It's like Chinese torture.
Folk who are always full of big ideas and talk a great game but actually seem to do very little. Worse when people actually buy into their bull**** and hold them up as a big success story.
Grey's Anatomy
Folk who claim to have experience of every single thing that is discussed. No matter what, they have been there/done it/know all about it/owned one/seen it before/are an expert on it. If you tell them you have been to the moon, tbey have been twice.
Oh, I know all about that, let me tell you.Quote:
Originally Posted by Scouse Hibby
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Originally Posted by Hibbyradge
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Originally Posted by Scouse Hibby
You've been to tenerife and they've been to elevenerife type people, I know these daftys.
I got there cheaper, I went to Fiverife :greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by Hermit Crab
I don't understand the interest in watching amateurs cooking something. If I was interested in cooking I'd buy a recipe book and try it myself, not watch somebody I don't know try to follow a recipe and then have their efforts denigrated by somebody who cooks or eats for a living. And as for the celebrity versions, if you were that famous you'd be too busy doing something to be available for 6 months filming with the BBC.Quote:
Originally Posted by lord bunberry
"These holidays go up to eleven" - Final Crap :wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by Hermit Crab
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Originally Posted by Scouse Hibby
A guy I work with has a cousin/uncle/aunt in every industry known to man - which apparently means that not only does he insert himself in every conversation by using the ‘my cousin is a dentist/recording executive/film producer/bin man/forensic examiner/head chef’ line, it also means that he is also an expert in all of these areas as well :rolleyes: you can set your watch by him chiming in
The lack of manners from non brits. I normally take these things in my stride, but I’ve been taken aback by the ignorance and lack of manners by some people. I guess it’s just a British thing, but it bugs the hell out of me.
It's been the hardest part for me living abroad, I used to think manners were a human thing but they seem to be restricted to the British Isles, I'm now at the point of tears if someone does anything that resembles decent manners.Quote:
Originally Posted by lord bunberry
It's not just a British thing it's a cultural thing. There's a whole list of things that Brits do that other cultures find disgusting and rude.Quote:
Originally Posted by lord bunberry
A guilty pleasure of mine.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibbyradge
I know, but as someone that considers good manners to be important, I find it difficult to accept. I remember being in Munich a few years ago and the people there were unbelievably rude, but I had been told that would be the case so I was prepared for it. By the time we left I was getting right into the swing of things.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibrandenburg
I was sitting at the pool bar with the family yesterday and my daughter went to the toilet. Some people arrived and sat at the next table, there wasn’t enough seats for them, so one of them walked over and took my daughters seat without asking. I asked for it back and there was no apology.Quote:
Originally Posted by IGRIGI
I think the best recent example of cultural differences is the first McDonald's that was opened in Moscow. Russians avoided the place like the plague because they thought the smiling friendly staff were crazy because smiling and friendly isn't how normal people are in Moscow.Quote:
Originally Posted by lord bunberry
I did a weeks course on cultural differences in the business world and you'd be surprised at how many deals get blown out because British reps were considered to be extremely rude for doing something we consider to be polite.
I know what you’re saying. The British aren’t particularly liked abroad.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibrandenburg
We went to Prague for a weekend. I don't think we once saw a smiling face.
I've found the Icelandics to be a dour lot too.
Similar to living in Edinburgh I suppose. :stirrer:
Fron my time in hospitality the rudest people I encountered by a distance are the Chinese. No please, no thank you, would happily barge past anyone to get where they want to be, if you asked them politely to wait so, as an example, an elderly person could go first they would carry on regardless, they shout in groups no matter what the setting, would push in front of people and block their view whilst watching an event, taking a photo etc. I remember asking a guy who worked in China regularly about it and he said it was very much a cultural and generational thing. A lot of elderly Chinese people can remember when food was scarce to non existent so if you weren't first you missed out; people simply couldn't afford to be polite as it was literally a matter of life and death. The lack of manners is a hangover from that (and indeed extreme poverty still exists in some areas of China today).
I found Americans funny. They complained about things Brits would shrug off or just put up with. Their use of please and thanks was far more sparing than we might be used to but they were always full of 'have a nice days' and could be quite gushing if you went above and beyond to help them and, again perhaps culturally, they thought the best way to express gratitude was through money. Every good job was rewarded with a note coming out the wallet.
Russians always seemed sullen and unfriendly and didn't invite anything more than the very basic conversation required.
A lot of middle eastern guests had the same manners as the Chinese. 'We're here and we want to be there so get out the way.' They were particualrly bad for leaving rooms in really messy states.
There's obviously an element of confirmation bias there but there's no doubt there are massive differences in manners between countries and regions.
I echo this. Throw in the waving and shouting for attention when you were talking to another guest. A lot of waiters just point blank won't serve them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pretty Boy
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Badly made scrambled eggs.
Good scrambled eggs are easy but they take a bit time and patience. Nothing worse than getting served a big mess that has been whisked before going in the pan or inexplicably had milk added. As for doing them in the microwave? The hottest part of hell should be reserved for those type of people.
I mentioned LinkedIn ****ers previously however I've logged in and seen half of my colleagues rubbing one out over a "motivational speaker" who's having a chug himself over a workshop he gave on "critical conversations".
I don't know whether to finish off the bottle of wine in tears or just jump out the bedroom window to end it all.
Having a monkey on Milan tonight but not being able to check the score cause lady bunberry is watching me like a hawk. Updates would be appreciated gentlemen.
0 0 71 minsQuote:
Originally Posted by lord bunberry
0-0 70 minutes played.Quote:
Originally Posted by lord bunberry
Cheers mate. As long as I’m not on the bookies website she’s not suspicious.Quote:
Originally Posted by HUTCHYHIBBY
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Originally Posted by lord bunberry
**** sake
You dont use milk, you dont whisk them.and you dont use the microwave??? How on earth do you make scrambled egg?Quote:
Originally Posted by Pretty Boy
1 1 86 minsQuote:
Originally Posted by lord bunberry
Come on Milan.Quote:
Originally Posted by HUTCHYHIBBY
4 eggs in a pan on a moderate heat with 2 knobs of butter. Stir with a spatula slowly and constantly. Once they start to come together take them off the heat and stir a bit faster, back on the heat and back to slow stirring, off the heat again, add salt and pepper then back on the heat. Keep repeating the on and off until you get the consistency you like. Takes about 8-10 minutes.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mrs. S
No milk and adding the seasoning later gives a much smoother, creamier texture.
5 mins added time. Corner Milan.Quote:
Originally Posted by lord bunberry
It's all dowwn to personal preference, working around some very good chefs sometimes means you adapt a method that you maybe never used to use. The most important thing is to not overcook your eggs. I pour olive oil in the pan to start and don't season or whisk the eggs before they're in the pan as they can break down and become watery. Also alternating between heat and no heat, and stirring them the entire time they're cooking gives fantastic results, no dairy added at all.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mrs. S
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Sore one mate. I’ve went all in with cacuta deportivo. I’m either a grand down or £75 up. Nil nil at halftime.Quote:
Originally Posted by HUTCHYHIBBY
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Originally Posted by Pretty Boy
Seems an awful.lot of work but i'll give it a try.Quote:
Originally Posted by Scouse Hibby
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Originally Posted by lord bunberry
:shocked:. I done that the day after one of my paydays one month, never again! Longest 4 weeks I've ever had!
Jesus.Quote:
Originally Posted by lord bunberry
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Good luck.Quote:
Originally Posted by lord bunberry
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Originally Posted by lord bunberry
It's 1-0 to that team you've backed.
15 to go. Cash out is tempting but I’m going to ride it out.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hermit Crab
Never in doubt. Hibees 3 rangers 2
:hijack: :tsk tsk:
Pet peeve 4978 :cool2:
Chargers and wires in general.
Put two on a bag separately and they will concort till they're in a proper messy fankle.
Every time!
What happened, did it come in? :worried:Quote:
Originally Posted by lord bunberry
I have a box of cables I keep in a corner and roll them up whenever I put anything in it. Without fail, every single time I open the box it's like an orgy in a snakepit. Nobody ever admits to having been in there and they must have done it themselves.Quote:
Originally Posted by snooky
Kinks in ****ing hoses.
People who, when on the phone encounter connection issues, continue to ask if the other person can hear them for 10 minutes when after 10 seconds it's clear it's best to hang up.
"Mike? Mike? Can you hear me? Mike? Mike are you there? Mike?....HELLO MIKE? ARE YOU THERE MIKE?....I think I've lost you....MIKE?...CAN YOU HEAR ME? HELLO? Mike I think I'll hang up and try again. Mike? MIKE?"
They do. They're just aggravating little b's.Quote:
Originally Posted by Geo_1875
I use clothes pegs to keep my cable drawer in order.Quote:
Originally Posted by Geo_1875
Conspiracy theorists.
I've got these for charger cablesQuote:
Originally Posted by Geo_1875
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mixed-Wrap-.../dp/B002G60MRW
Network cables in the other hand :brickwall
Exactly what a Luciferian would post.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hiber-nation
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Originally Posted by Pretty Boy
Windows updates on your laptop.
Just ****ing start already.
Do you know anybody that sells clothes pegs?Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibrandenburg
Thankfully it did.Quote:
Originally Posted by One Day Soon
Not personally but there must be someone on here who does.Quote:
Originally Posted by Geo_1875
Just Fab tv adverts, cringe!
People who give/leave money to animal charities.
Bus etiquette part 2,378
Stood waiting on the bus and it's pishing it down, guy walks past me to get in the shelter, bus turns up and he's a gent and let's a woman who was at the stop before him get on first but then tries to get on before me, not happening
Get on the bus and go a few stops and some dude sits beside me and is on his phone, I've had to listen to 2 minutes worth of inane pish, he's getting 2 more minutes before he gets told to shut the **** up
Facebook posts that are clearly just harvesting likes and comments.
You know, sheite like I bet you can't think of a word which begins with A and ends in E.
Invariably they've got hundreds of thousands of replies and no-one ever reads them.
Why do people reply to them? :grr:
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Originally Posted by Hibbyradge
There should be a basic intelligence test before you get to use the Internet.
The lack of manners on public transport makes me despise humanity, you would think the apocalypse had arrived with one last bus/train/plane heading towards safety the way people behave.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mon Dieu4
Correct, I am a hell of a lot of things but one thing I do have is manners and drives me mental when people aren't like mindedQuote:
Originally Posted by IGRIGI
Bus etiquette is the bane of my existence.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mon Dieu4