Pet Peeves IV

[Andy74]

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There is in fact no queues at the tips due to the booking system they have in place. The system is excellent and well organised and the tip at Sighthill flowed with no queues.

As for the rest it’s absolutely crazy what people will queue for.

There is in West Lothian - started at 7am and people queued for hours.

[Danderhall Hibs]

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There is in fact no queues at the tips due to the booking system they have in place. The system is excellent and well organised and the tip at Sighthill flowed with no queues.

As for the rest it’s absolutely crazy what people will queue for.

2 hour + queue in Midlothian yesterday.

[Scouse Hibee]

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There is in West Lothian - started at 7am and people queued for hours.

Surely they should have followed the ECC appointment system, I had my doubts to be honest but it’s worked perfectly, at Sighthill at least.
My appointment on Monday was for 12 noon, had to book using my reg plate, college car park used as a checkpoint and wait area, in an and out in less than minutes, couldn’t believe how easy it was.

[matty_f]

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2 hour + queue in Midlothian yesterday.

They have a booking system at the Dunfermline one, I was there, rubbish unloaded, and away again well inside the ten minute slot I had booked.

Had seen some of the queues for other areas and was dreading it, was a nice surprise.

[Jay]

The use of the word huni , usually by complete strangers on social media and followed by a x but occasionally to my face.

[heretoday]

I like going to Tesco at the moment. When you leave it's like you're a celeb at the airport. They say thanks and goodbye.

Mind you, this evening a callow youth said "See yiz later, bud" before returning to his mobile phone.

I felt it lowered the tone a bit.

[Pete]

People who run in these blue EMF t-shirts.

'Finisher 2017'

Good for you. Maybe its time you started wearing some new gear?

[Pretty Boy]

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People who run in these blue EMF t-shirts.

'Finisher 2017'

Good for you. Maybe its time you started wearing some new gear?

I'm wearing my 2016 one right now. Still in good nick and is a decent technical top for running in.

My peeve is people who throw away perfectly good clothes that still serve a purpose.

[Pete]

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I'm wearing my 2016 one right now. Still in good nick and is a decent technical top for running in.

My peeve is people who throw away perfectly good clothes that still serve a purpose.

If I had one I wouldn't throw it away, I'd keep it in a drawer as a momento.

It's all just a bit 'look at me and what I'm capable of'.

Sorry ...and I'm not saying that's your way of thinking when you're wearing yours.

[Pretty Boy]

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If I had one I wouldn't throw it away, I'd keep it in a drawer as a momento.

It's all just a bit 'look at me and what I'm capable of'.

Sorry ...and I'm not saying that's your way of thinking when you're wearing yours.

I'm just tight. If I pay £50 to enter a race and get a T shirt at the end of it then I'm wearing it rather than shelling out another £30 on something from Nike or Adidas.

[Hibrandenburg]

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My peeve is people who throw away perfectly good clothes that still serve a purpose.

Me too, I also hate clothes shopping so tend to wear clothes that I like until they're dropping off me. I also hate the fashion industry so it's my little way of saying go **** yourself.

[Pete]

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I'm just tight. If I pay £50 to enter a race and get a T shirt at the end of it then I'm wearing it rather than shelling out another £30 on something from Nike or Adidas.

🤣 quite right.

[danhibees1875]

I have a few of the EMF ones, I think going back to the 2015 shirt - that still gets an outing from time to time. I have considered before that it shows I've had a shirt for 5 years but I always assumed people had better things to be looking at.

I've got an old rugby jersey that I got in 2008 that is still going strong too. It only gets used in the colder months though.

[Galahibby]

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I have a few of the EMF ones, I think going back to the 2015 shirt - that still gets an outing from time to time. I have considered before that it shows I've had a shirt for 5 years but I always assumed people had better things to be looking at.

I've got an old rugby jersey that I got in 2008 that is still going strong too. It only gets used in the colder months though.

I've got a Ralph Lauren jumper that still gets the odd outing if it's really cold... I bought it from a shop in the mall underneath the twin towers!

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[weecounty hibby]

I can beat that, I am currently wearing an IOM TT t-shirt from 1999, I have tour t-shirts from various rock bands dating back to the early 90s and some bike rally t-shirts of the same vintage. All still get worn, why would you throw out stuff that is ok and holds memories. Never ever seen the need to have the latest fashion and bin what is still wearable. Sadly my son doesn't share my thoughts on this and costs me a ****ing fortune! Look out for me at ER I'll be the one in the flared chords and tank top 😀😀

[Hibby Bairn]

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Me too, I also hate clothes shopping so tend to wear clothes that I like until they're dropping off me. I also hate the fashion industry so it's my little way of saying go **** yourself.

I’ve turned into a right tramp these last 3 months 😀.

[Hiber-nation]

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People who run in these blue EMF t-shirts.

'Finisher 2017'

Good for you. Maybe its time you started wearing some new gear?

When I saw them at first I thought the band had reformed.

Unbelievable!

[Pete]

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When I saw them at first I thought the band had reformed.

Unbelievable!

Lol that's the first thing I automatically think of too.

To be honest I can't really talk as my running stuff includes the purple away top from 2002 and the green and yellow away shorts from 1999 with that rough material.

[Hibrandenburg]

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I’ve turned into a right tramp these last 3 months 😀.

I was a tramp as a kid, a dashing young dandy in the military and back to a tramp as a middle aged sloth. Nowadays when I look at someone done up to the eyeballs, I can't help but think "what are you trying to compensate for"?

[Pete]

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Nowadays when I look at someone done up to the eyeballs, I can't help but think "what are you trying to compensate for"?

Pretty boy might spit his tea all over his screen but I was going to post something about being judged unfavourably depending on how you dress as one of my pet peeves.

I touched on this on another thread but fairly recently I had to buy a lot of new clothes and decided to opt for a lot of stuff that was a bit smarter. A bit more 'put together'. However, what this did was set me apart from the vast majority of people who's go to outfit was basically jeans, trainers and a branded top. Nothing wrong with that and that was what I used to wear regularly. One thing I did notice was the positive reactions, which was great as it's always nice to receive a compliment, but there were negative reactions too. Sneering looks and rather snide comments like 'so you think you're better than us' and 'who are you trying to impress'. I just respond in a nice, non confrontational way, as I don't want to come across as arrogant. The truth is that I dress nicely because looking good makes me feel good and I'm confident enough in myself to wear something that deviates from societal norms. I sometimes wonder if this negativity comes from them feeling threatened by someone with confidence and perhaps a mirror being held up exposing a lack of faith in themselves. If they were truly content with their own style (which usually doesn't exist as what someone wears isn't important), then why try to bring others down?

So if you meet me in my burgundy suit and pink shirt and start asking yourself what I'm trying to compensate for, I'm sure my warm smile and excellent chat will make you think twice.


The irony is that I haven't spent any more money on clothes than a lot of these 'haters' have. A few suits and shirts that cost less than one of their stone island jumpers, chinos instead of jeans, wool v necks instead of loud Adidas hoodies and a tendency to choose river island over sports direct (unless I actually need stuff for sport). Brands on clothing, especially expensive ones, aren't something I do any more, so who's the real 'show off'?

[Smartie]

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Pretty boy might spit his tea all over his screen but I was going to post something about being judged unfavourably depending on how you dress as one of my pet peeves.

I touched on this on another thread but fairly recently I had to buy a lot of new clothes and decided to opt for a lot of stuff that was a bit smarter. A bit more 'put together'. However, what this did was set me apart from the vast majority of people who's go to outfit was basically jeans, trainers and a branded top. Nothing wrong with that and that was what I used to wear regularly. One thing I did notice was the positive reactions, which was great as it's always nice to receive a compliment, but there were negative reactions too. Sneering looks and rather snide comments like 'so you think you're better than us' and 'who are you trying to impress'. I just respond in a nice, non confrontational way, as I don't want to come across as arrogant. The truth is that I dress nicely because looking good makes me feel good and I'm confident enough in myself to wear something that deviates from societal norms. I sometimes wonder if this negativity comes from them feeling threatened by someone with confidence and perhaps a mirror being held up exposing a lack of faith in themselves. If they were truly content with their own style (which usually doesn't exist as what someone wears isn't important), then why try to bring others down?

So if you meet me in my burgundy suit and pink shirt and start asking yourself what I'm trying to compensate for, I'm sure my warm smile and excellent chat will make you think twice.


The irony is that I haven't spent any more money on clothes than a lot of these 'haters' have. A few suits and shirts that cost less than one of their stone island jumpers, chinos instead of jeans, wool v necks instead of loud Adidas hoodies and a tendency to choose river island over sports direct (unless I actually need stuff for sport). Brands on clothing, especially expensive ones, aren't something I do any more, so who's the real 'show off'?

Sniff sniff.

[The Modfather]

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Pretty boy might spit his tea all over his screen but I was going to post something about being judged unfavourably depending on how you dress as one of my pet peeves.

I touched on this on another thread but fairly recently I had to buy a lot of new clothes and decided to opt for a lot of stuff that was a bit smarter. A bit more 'put together'. However, what this did was set me apart from the vast majority of people who's go to outfit was basically jeans, trainers and a branded top. Nothing wrong with that and that was what I used to wear regularly. One thing I did notice was the positive reactions, which was great as it's always nice to receive a compliment, but there were negative reactions too. Sneering looks and rather snide comments like 'so you think you're better than us' and 'who are you trying to impress'. I just respond in a nice, non confrontational way, as I don't want to come across as arrogant. The truth is that I dress nicely because looking good makes me feel good and I'm confident enough in myself to wear something that deviates from societal norms. I sometimes wonder if this negativity comes from them feeling threatened by someone with confidence and perhaps a mirror being held up exposing a lack of faith in themselves. If they were truly content with their own style (which usually doesn't exist as what someone wears isn't important), then why try to bring others down?

So if you meet me in my burgundy suit and pink shirt and start asking yourself what I'm trying to compensate for, I'm sure my warm smile and excellent chat will make you think twice.


The irony is that I haven't spent any more money on clothes than a lot of these 'haters' have. A few suits and shirts that cost less than one of their stone island jumpers, chinos instead of jeans, wool v necks instead of loud Adidas hoodies and a tendency to choose river island over sports direct (unless I actually need stuff for sport). Brands on clothing, especially expensive ones, aren't something I do any more, so who's the real 'show off'?

Nothing wrong with dressing how you want. Clothes and music are my two big passions and I’m often “over dressed” but that’s simply the clothes I like rather than a concerted effort to make some sort of statement.

[Pete]

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Nothing wrong with dressing how you want. Clothes and music are my two big passions and I’m often “over dressed” but that’s simply the clothes I like rather than a concerted effort to make some sort of statement.

Definitely, and I think as soon as you dress slightly smarter than what is considered 'normal' in a certain situation, the judging starts. I suppose the same could be said for those who prefer to under-dress.
I suppose the key is to simply not care about negativity from others.

[Pete]

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Sniff sniff.

😁 Yeah, definitely not something for a Saturday afternoon.

[Pete]

I was half joking about these EMF tops but I've seen a new way of looking at them.

Running a marathon is a big achievement and I suppose it can make you feel good every time you wear it about the house or even look at it. Certain clothes/objects/watches etc...can invoke memories.
If you hit a wall when you're running, maybe you can draw inspiration from your shirt. You've done this once so you can do it again!


Anyway, sorry if I've went a bit too deep in this thread. People with BO at work...what's all that about😄

[Scouse Hibee]

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Definitely, and I think as soon as you dress slightly smarter than what is considered 'normal' in a certain situation, the judging starts. I suppose the same could be said for those who prefer to under-dress.
I suppose the key is to simply not care about negativity from others.

I prefer to dress differently rather than like a fashion clone.
A woman goes to any event and sees someone wearing the same dress or outfit and is horrified and would go home to change. A bloke wears the same as everyone else and thinks it’s cool!

[Galahibby]

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Definitely, and I think as soon as you dress slightly smarter than what is considered 'normal' in a certain situation, the judging starts. I suppose the same could be said for those who prefer to under-dress.
I suppose the key is to simply not care about negativity from others.

I'm just glad no-one can see me right now or there would definitely be some judging going on. I've slittered toothpaste and coffee down my hoodie this morning but I'm home alone so haven't even bothered changing

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[Hibrandenburg]

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So if you meet me in my burgundy suit and pink shirt and start asking yourself what I'm trying to compensate for, I'm sure my warm smile and excellent chat will make you think twice.

Just don't wear matching green tie and socks with that, otherwise you'll end up looking like a blurred aerial photo of Tynecastle on matchday.

[Smartie]

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😁 Yeah, definitely not something for a Saturday afternoon.

My mate had a similar suit, which he wore to a wedding.

He's about as big a hibby as I know, and he spent most of the evening arguing that it was "deep wine" in colour as he was getting ripped to shreds.

[Scouse Hibee]

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My mate had a similar suit, which he wore to a wedding.

He's about as big a hibby as I know, and he spent most of the evening arguing that it was "deep wine" in colour as he was getting ripped to shreds.

Had similar arguments about my red speckled bowls, they are NOT ****** maroon.😁