Random Irritations

A post on my linkedin feed this morning about Noah's Ark and God protecting us. The reason you weren't robbed last night was because god protected you, not because you locked the door. You didn't crash your car because god protected you, not because you are a safe driver, etc etc. Surprisingly no mention of covid.

I instantly deleted the connection, but this type of post has been creeping up on me, when did linkedin become facebook?
 
D-S said:
Saw a sign pinned on a lamppost on the way to the golf club saying ‘Jesus is my vaccine’, that was 7 hours ago - still randomly irritated.
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As a metaphor for how we can cope with many of the problems that we face in life this can be helpful, even true, for some - but for me it is not just irritating but also a dangerous belief in the context of illness, and not at all helpful in the context of the pandemic and the serious illness it can bring about.

Some might be surprised that I say that, but if you understand the beliefs of such as I (even if you don’t agree with them) then you’ll know why.
 
bobmac said:
It could have been worse...
Look how proud her parents are. :censored:

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Hmmm ? See my reply to similar post by D-S. I wouldn’t chance it myself.

For avoidance of doubt - I do not defend this in the context of physical illnesses normally treated with medication or vaccination, and most certainly not in the context of the pandemic.
 
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Just caught the end of a story on radio Scotland sports news that Glasgow Rugby have asked fans of the Exter Chiefs not to wear native Indian head dress to their match this weekend, presumably they will scare the residents or no doubt someone will be offended, didn't hear the whole story so happy to be corrected on the finer points
Why is this even newsworthy
ILM
 
AliMc said:
Just caught the end of a story on radio Scotland sports news that Glasgow Rugby have asked fans of the Exter Chiefs not to wear native Indian head dress to their match this weekend, presumably they will scare the residents or no doubt someone will be offended, didn't hear the whole story so happy to be corrected on the finer points
Why is this even newsworthy
ILM
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Did they suggest the home team wear See you Jimmy wigs
 
AliMc said:
Just caught the end of a story on radio Scotland sports news that Glasgow Rugby have asked fans of the Exter Chiefs not to wear native Indian head dress to their match this weekend, presumably they will scare the residents or no doubt someone will be offended, didn't hear the whole story so happy to be corrected on the finer points
Why is this even newsworthy
ILM
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Bit of a thing in rugby at the moment. The Native American Council (think that is the name of the organisation) has come out and stated that the use of imagery by the Chiefs rugby club is not acceptable and is racist. The owner of the chiefs and a number of their fans have traditionally rejected this and ignored calls for change. As such, some clubs are making thier view clear by asking fans not to wear the headress which is one of the major issues quoted as being a problem as well as the use of stereotyped imagery, the chanting of the laughably racist 'tomahawk chop' etc. Whilst sporting clubs in America have dealt with such issues, Exeter have refused to and so other clubs are having to take thier own action like this. Their argument is based on the first team at rugby clubs having been called the chiefs team for over a century but they then ignore the stereotyped wild west imagery they use.

This is not just Glasgow, Wasps did the same a few weeks ago and is actually, to many, a reasonable stance. The issue is that rugby clubs are full of white, middle/older aged men who just do not get it.
 
Browsing through various websites attempting to find ideas to give for stocking fillers..I am amazed by the amount of crap I didn't know I didn't want......
 
Imurg said:
Browsing through various websites attempting to find ideas to give for stocking fillers..I am amazed by the amount of crap I didn't know I didn't want......
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But now, despite not wanting it, you now know it exists and you now know you need it, especially as you now hear there's a shortage of it.
Hurry man hurry, or you'll miss out owning the must have thing that you now know you can't live without.
I'm here all week :)
 
Another power cut on the industrial estate at work ?. It's cold, dark and there is little we can actually do once the floor has been brushed. Calm as you like out there today, no excuses.
 
Imurg said:
Browsing through various websites attempting to find ideas to give for stocking fillers..I am amazed by the amount of crap I didn't know I didn't want......
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It's a man thing, you avoid shopping all year unless necessary. Ie. you need some new slacks, you go to the slacks shop, buy the same size and color you have worn for 20 years (Hopefully!), then return home with new slacks. Everything is good with the world.

Then, man needs to buy a gift, he walks into an Alladin's cave (either physically or virtually) of shiny things he did not know he needs, Xmas comes early! It's just how to disguise the new purchases! Amazing how many things I win off twitter at this time of year! (Even more than normal!!)
 
Rooter said:
When are you going to buy a generator? happens a lot for you it seems!!
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It has done recently. There is a lot of new house building going on right now and I do wonder if the extra load is not helping or they are simply cutting through cables by mistake, I know nothing incidentally so this could be tosh. The number of cuts has timed in with this though so I do have suspicions. The one upside is that we are on the same circuit as a Morrisons so if we go off, so do they. I can't imagine they are happy about this happening and their voice is much louder than ours. Hopefully they will be able to get some added stability into the network.
 
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