Random Irritations

[Swinglowandslow]

The constant statements of “things were better back when …” as people discuss how things are treated differently now

Take the example of the heat wave coming - people are being asked to take extra care etc because of the raise in temps and some peoples initial thoughts are “nanny state” or “protection from lawyers” etc because when we were kids we didn’t need warnings etc

Maybe and it’s just a maybe people have learned from those previous instances that’s the heat coming is actually dangerous and can cause people serious harm -from heat exhaustion to the dangers of the sun giving skin cancer etc - risks that weren’t know in the past

Things move on and change for a reason - and not just down to the fear of being sued

Of course people knew that heat exhaustion was likely if you stayed in the heat without taking precautions.. They might not have called it heat exhaustion but the vernacular "sunstroke" covered it.
My parents and others knew to stay out of the sun, drink plenty of water etc.
Where do you think the "knotted" hankies on the head came from?

The fact that these days there are more idiots about now who choose to not do what they know they should , doesn't mean society should start blaming itself for their behaviour.

And are you seriously telling us that there are now no more lawyers sueing for whatever they can see gives them some "coin"?
There didn't used to be the term " ambulance chasing lawyers" for a reason. I.e They didn't!
In fact, there was a time when solicitors were not allowed to advertise at all.

Ask any Council if it conducts its business without regard to their possibly being sued for their actions, or lack of them.

I don't agree that people did not know the dangers and the risks. Course they did. They just didn't blame the Government, or the Council, or the Police, or the Doctors, or any "body" that they knew might be able to be sued, as their friendly lawyer tells them........if something went wrong.

And , for clarity, tell us, - should kids be allowed to play conkers , or climb trees , or play near hazards?
My childhood was spent growing up within 300 yards of the Leeds and Liverpool canal. I was in it, on it, or near it every day of my life.
There were slag heaps all around that we climbed, fell over on, etc etc
My mates and I went home for meals ( most times?), otherwise mum knew we were "out", somewhere. No phones on us, and no phone at home.
Of course , there were risks, but they were accepted and acceptable.

These days, it would be nice if kids could do roughly the same ( but with mobiles- "in case" ), but they either won't or can't or are not allowed.

I understand why not, these days. It's because there are other reasons than those risks we faced.Much more traffic; and more dangers from people's behaviour that rightly causes parents to be wary etc.

But that is no reason to deny kids taking kid's risks, as some examples I've given.
But that's ( some ) lawyers influence for you.?

 

[PJ87]

That was an entire summer. We’re talking about two days.

who knows what the rest of the summer will bring? its climate change.

precaution is the best course of action.

no harm in it.

just take a look what the heat wave is doing to europe with the wild fires over there ..

 

[Deleted member 3432]

All this talk of heatwaves and we've had about 3 nice days all summer.

It may get to mid 20's around here at best.

Sick of hearing how hot it is.

 

[Billysboots]

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who knows what the rest of the summer will bring? its climate change.

precaution is the best course of action.

no harm in it.

just take a look what the heat wave is doing to europe with the wild fires over there ..

How will people being told not to travel in central London tomorrow and Tuesday prevent wild fires?!

If long, hot summers, and by hot I mean the sort of temperatures we are expecting in the next couple of days, become the norm then absolutely we need to adapt.

But we’re talking about two days. Two days during which a national emergency has been declared and mass hysteria seems to be on the verge of breaking out. Well, forum hysteria at least.

Two days does not a long, hot summer make.

 

[PJ87]

How will people being told not to travel in central London tomorrow and Tuesday prevent wild fires?!

If long, hot summers, and by hot I mean the sort of temperatures we are expecting in the next couple of days, become the norm then absolutely we need to adapt.

But we’re talking about two days. Two days during which a national emergency has been declared and mass hysteria seems to be on the verge of breaking out. Well, forum hysteria at least.

Two days does not a long, hot summer make.

we need to prepare but if what we have in place now isnt fit to cope then we need to warn people. you cant just go right everyone 27 degree is about the norm but tomorrow is 37 and you will just have to deal with it..

its not hysteria , its fact its going to be hot. its going to be dangerous and its best to avoid going out in it if you can.

we moan and moan at our gov for doing nothing to prepare us for anything and when they do people still moan

sorry but its completely right to be concerned about the heat.

majority of people will be fine but not all will. we arent heading back to lock down we being advised slow down a bit, work from home if you can and just look after yourself and look out for others

I really dont see the problem.

 

[Slime]

who knows what the rest of the summer will bring? its climate change.

precaution is the best course of action.

no harm in it.

just take a look what the heat wave is doing to europe with the wild fires over there ..

Based on the last few days .............................. absolute panic.
It's almost laughable.

 

[PJ87]

Based on the last few days .............................. absolute panic.
It's almost laughable.

well there we go then.

I really do think as a race we are pretty much stuffed when everyone just laughs off anything and picks holes in every single warning ..

net zero? pipe dream.. bring on climate change by looks.

when its 40 degree all summer every summer there will be those who go we lived through 2022...

its laughable more how much people would rather laugh it off instead of taking things seriously over any warning be it weather, covid, cost of living crisis.

serious heads buried in the sand

 

[Billysboots]

we need to prepare but if what we have in place now isnt fit to cope then we need to warn people. you cant just go right everyone 27 degree is about the norm but tomorrow is 37 and you will just have to deal with it..

its not hysteria , its fact its going to be hot. its going to be dangerous and its best to avoid going out in it if you can.

we moan and moan at our gov for doing nothing to prepare us for anything and when they do people still moan

sorry but its completely right to be concerned about the heat.

majority of people will be fine but not all will. we arent heading back to lock down we being advised slow down a bit, work from home if you can and just look after yourself and look out for others

I really dont see the problem.

I absolutely never said it wasn’t. But we need a sense of proportion. That’s something we in the UK seem to be utterly incapable of maintaining, as we’ve demonstrated time and again since March 2020.

 

[bobmac]

TESCO, ASDA, SAINSBURY AND BOOTS ALL SOLD OUT OF SUN TAN LOTION.*

*Other stores are available









I may have made that up

 

[AliMc]

Thunder flies?

Corn lice, also called Thunder Bugs around here, usually disappear when they start bringing the harvest in, every year we have to take all our pictures out of their frames and give them a good clear out

 

[IanM]

I absolutely never said it wasn’t. But we need a sense of proportion. That’s something we in the UK seem to be utterly incapable of maintaining, as we’ve demonstrated time and again since March 2020.

Maybe in the Press, but the majority just get on with it

 

[Mudball]

Parking Apps... why does every town need a different app?

my town decided to go Just Park. While our next town uses Ringo.... and both are Surrey Council. Why cant there be a same app for a county?

Ideally, you want one app that does it nationally. just like a FastTrack on toll roads. But we all know what happens when we try to do a single app for a country.. it cant be that hard

 

[Blue in Munich]

Parking Apps... why does every town need a different app?

my town decided to go Just Park. While our next town uses Ringo.... and both are Surrey Council. Why cant there be a same app for a county?

Ideally, you want one app that does it nationally. just like a FastTrack on toll roads. But we all know what happens when we try to do a single app for a country.. it cant be that hard

Because Surrey County Council don't run the parking, the 9 Borough and 2 District Councils do.

 

[Bunkermagnet]

Parking Apps... why does every town need a different app?

my town decided to go Just Park. While our next town uses Ringo.... and both are Surrey Council. Why cant there be a same app for a county?

Ideally, you want one app that does it nationally. just like a FastTrack on toll roads. But we all know what happens when we try to do a single app for a country.. it cant be that hard

I have to use various parking apps, and TBH none is best. It's no big deal having a selection of parking apps on your phone, I mean its not as if they are all on constantly eating away at your battery

 

[Mudball]

Because Surrey County Council don't run the parking, the 9 Borough and 2 District Councils do.

But you can still have them standardise on the same app.. better bargaining power .. revenue split is based on location

 

[Blue in Munich]

But you can still have them standardise on the same app.. better bargaining power .. revenue split is based on location

I only answered the question as to why it isn’t standard across the county.

I’m sure they chose whichever one they did because they thought it was the best for them but if you know different best you let them know ?

 

[Orikoru]

Just what you want when traveling in a heat wave - reduced service with slower, overcrowded trains. Thanks TFL!
(I've read the reasons so don't @ me, it's just annoying.)

 

[Fade and Die]

Expensive advocate flea and tick treatment that seems to be a waste of money! On Hols in Devon so walking a lot of the South Coast path and every morning been picking ticks off the poor old doggo. 8 this morning!

 

[SteveW86]

Just what you want when traveling in a heat wave - reduced service with slower, overcrowded trains. Thanks TFL!
(I've read the reasons so don't @ me, it's just annoying.)

Come one, you know thats not how this thread works.

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

TV in kitchen is simply co-axial connection to aerial, and this morning for no apparent reason I have no channels; cannot tune any in; and checking settings I find I have 0.0 signal strength. The cable seems OK and connections to TV and socket seem firm…anyone got any ideas…yes I know…it’s hot…but really?