Random Irritations

[sunshine]

Neighbours...

Some are, again, pushing for permit parking... Being as polite as I can manage I still can't get it through their thick skulls once the council have it in place they can vary the charge... Almost certainly UPWARDS!

Is Neighbours still going strong? I remember its heyday in the 80s/90s, but I don't think I've watched an episode for over 20 years.

 

[Dando]

No it hasn't been shown to be hitting the stumps.

Where the ball pitched, or if impact was in line with the stumps, is a fact that can be measured. Whether it was going to hit the wicket is an educated guess (using sophisticated ballistics software). The reality is that hawkeye is just an extrapolation.

apparently it's 99.99% accurate

 

[fundy]

having to queue for ages to get into the tip and knowing youve got to come straight back with another car load

 

[Deleted member 25172]

you should see what he's done to Lillywhite's in London

I go past his "house" on my way to the golf course. Now there's one or two pairs or Dunlop socks that have paid for that I'll have you know.

 

[Blue in Munich]

having to queue for ages to get into the tip and knowing youve got to come straight back with another car load

At least you can just queue; we now have to book a slot & turn up with photo ID.

 

[backwoodsman]

At least you can just queue; we now have to book a slot & turn up with photo ID.

Likewise, we have to book too. But actually I quite like it. No queues and no argy-bargy trying to get up the steps of any particular skip.

 

[fundy]

At least you can just queue; we now have to book a slot & turn up with photo ID.

need id (which proved harder than you would think, seems weve packed them all lol)

 

[Crazyface]

Can't get all of the week before Easter off. Only M/T/W and Thurs. It's EASTER!!!!! .......apparently......and a megga trading date. So much for stay at home blah blah.....

On the bright side,,,,if it is busy it will be fun to see people being made to queue again.

 

[chrisd]

On the bright side,,,,if it is busy it will be fun to see people being made to queue again.

What a joy you are ?

 

[Slime]

Perf with Surf.
I'll make a point of never buying Surf ..................................... EVER!

 

[Blue in Munich]

Selling a lovely set of irons and you get this:


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Whoever guesses my reply wins a golf ball ?

I'd answer but I'd be concerned about where I'd get the golf ball (potentially the same place as Paul )

 

[chrisd]

Selling a lovely set of irons and you get this:


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Whoever guesses my reply wins a golf ball ?

I really dont want one of your golf balls !

 

[AmandaJR]

Selling a lovely set of irons and you get this:


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Whoever guesses my reply wins a golf ball ?

I'd say "yep, no problem. It will cost £xxx" - whatever you're selling the whole set for - then he can sell the rest!

 

[harpo_72]

Boiler has been playing up, BG service contract not responding. Apparently they are upsetting their workforce but still taking service payments... however doesn’t resolve the no heating or hot water. So now it’s have look for a private contractor and get ready to shell out for new boiler ..

 

[MegaSteve]

In hindsight, I'm actually really glad I wrote that. What a stupid request.


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At least your clubs still have some value... I've been selling some of my old clobber on the bay... As no one currently feels the need to dress up these days... I sold my favourite jacket that cost me an amount I am too embarrassed to post for a mere fiver... Hopefully I never fill out sufficiently to need a 50inch chest jacket again... As if I do I'll be even madder for selling it so cheap... Basically it achieved the opening bid ...

 

[Smiffy]

I really don't need to know that the TENA lady has something in her pants prior to lifting weights..................................

 

[USER1999]

Car insurance quotes. In a 12 month period where I, and no doubt most others have had hugely reduced mileage, and I would guess from that less accidents, and despite having no points, no accidents myself, they are trying to put my premium up by 40%. That is just daft. At least try and keep it within half sensible bounds.
A quick scoot around and I can quite easily get insured for less than last year. Given I am a reasonable risk, with 20+ years ncb, it seems short sighted, as I will not now renew with them, what ever they requote.

 

[Smiffy]

Car insurance quotes. In a 12 month period where I, and no doubt most others have had hugely reduced mileage, and I would guess from that less accidents, and despite having no points, no accidents myself, they are trying to put my premium up by 40%. That is just daft. At least try and keep it within half sensible bounds.
A quick scoot around and I can quite easily get insured for less than last year. Given I am a reasonable risk, with 20+ years ncb, it seems short sighted, as I will not now renew with them, what ever they requote.

The thing that always cheeses me off with insurance companies is their willingness to reduce their premium once they know they've been compared elsewhere. Why do you have to hold this gun to their head? I thought insurance brokers and the like existed to help us get the best price?

 

[Dando]

The thing that always cheeses me off with insurance companies is their willingness to reduce their premium once they know they've been compared elsewhere. Why do you have to hold this gun to their head? I thought insurance brokers and the like existed to help us get the best price?

There are some decent insurance brokers out there!

 

[fundy]

The thing that always cheeses me off with insurance companies is their willingness to reduce their premium once they know they've been compared elsewhere. Why do you have to hold this gun to their head? I thought insurance brokers and the like existed to help us get the best price?

Latest one that wound me up was re house insurance, were moving from owning to renting. So the policy is changing from buildings and contents to just contents. Contents only is supposedly dearer than buildings and contents with my current provider. How the hell does that work