Random Irritations

[Lord Tyrion]

The hype on the BBC news about Gavin and Stacey. It’s just a TV show, not real life.

The BBC plug the heck out of their shows now, on news, radio etc. It's shameless really. It isn't real, it's entertainment, and it's getting this publicity because it is one of their own.

I listen to a Richard Osman podcast about the entertainment industry, The Rest is Entertainment. It's very good. Anyway, he often makes the point that no matter the hype regarding a tv show, a film, a book, etc far more people don't watch it, aren't interested etc than do watch it, are interested. Hype way out weighs the reality. No matter the subject, yes, that includes Taylor Swift and Oasis . It's good to remind yourself of that every so often.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

What? It's not real???

(In case it wasn't spotted the first or second time, the above is not a serious remark)

I thought the originals were finny and had a charm about them. I was living in south Wales, but spending the week working in Canary Wharf, and saying at my cousin in Loughton at the time. So lots if resonance.

I thought the last Christmas Special was really weak and should have be left alone. I am not expecting much of this year's.

Could the same not be said of the last couple of Only Fools specials which were nowhere near the level of other Christmas ones with the exception of Miami Twice which I thought was dreadful)

 

[Hobbit]

A pint of Morretti, £7.

Jeez! I baulk at €5 a pint. My local in the village is €3.20(£2.70). Lately, I’ve been getting local prices, a pint and a coffee for €4.00.

Although not published, there’s two & three tiered pricing here in Spain. Spanish pay one price, tourists pay another price and expats speaking a bit of Spanglish often pay something inbetween, or even the Spanish price.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Went to a local Wetherspoons in Bracknell - crap pub but had to meet someone - Stella was only £3.85. Happy days and one quiet beer turned into a few noisy ones

 

[Voyager EMH]

That's remarkable. Golf club or a "Social" Club?
Last week I visited a pub in the Gower. A pint was £5.35. I said to the young lady who served me, and this true, "I served behind this bar over 50 years ago. A pint was 1/10d and the till was manual. So how much was 3 pints?"
Then the voice in my head (aka my wife) said "Sit down, you old fart".

Five bob and a tanner.

Which pub was it?

 

[Sid Rixon IV]

Five bob and a tanner.

Which pub was it?

Spot on.
The Gower Inn.
Did I serve you back then?

 

[Sid Rixon IV]

It's a social club.
I was also in the Gower a couple of weeks ago and noticed how reasonably priced things were.
We were staying in Three Cliffs Bay and also noticed how much rain there is in Wales!

Holidayed there for many years in my childhood. Nice walk down from the Gower Inn with Pennard GC up above.
Rain?
I just spent three days at Langland and Oystermouth/Mumbles.
Scorchio!

 

[Voyager EMH]

Spot on.
The Gower Inn.
Did I serve you back then?

Not me, I was at Dunvant Junior School, 1971-72, but I have been in the Gower Inn a few times since then.
Maybe my oldest brother who was in the 6th form at Olchfa or my mum and dad.
But we were using the new money by then.

 

[bobmac]

''please call me on my landline as my mobile phone reception is poor''
What part of that phrase do people not understand

 

[Voyager EMH]

''please call me on my landline as my mobile phone reception is poor''
What part of that phrase do people not understand

I'm guessing, "landline".

 

[hambugerpete]

''please call me on my landline as my mobile phone reception is poor''
What part of that phrase do people not understand

The landline bit... Who even has one these days ! Check if your mobile supports WiFi calling and switch on if it does. Problem solved .

 

[Mudball]

Rail Fares in this country..

Buying season ticket for my son to go to school... it is the next station on the line. Fares till half term (1 month and 14 days)... for 5 - 15 year olds. ... (drum rolls) £94.50!!!! It used to be in the 70s till last academic year - and I thought that was a rip off

At this rate, i can drive him to school everyday rather than drop him off to the station.

(Stats via google).

• Average Journey Time. 0hr 7 minutes.
• Distance. 6 miles - 9km.

 

[HampshireHog]

The hype on the BBC news about Gavin and Stacey. It’s just a TV show, not real life.

At least they aren’t stiffing the general public for £500+ a ticket

 

[bobmac]

Check if your mobile supports WiFi calling and switch on if it does. Problem solved .

Thanks I think that's done it.
The 4G one bar has gone and been replaced by

 

[Doon frae Troon]

I thought there was meant to be a cost of living crisis? How can so many afford concert tickets, never mind inflated hotel rooms? Maybe it is media hype

No disrespect to Oasis fans but some will probably be rich pensioners who have postmarked their winter fuel payments to pay for the tickets.

 

[RichA]

The speed indicator that's just appeared in Google Maps navigation. What's the point? It's wildly inaccurate and the car has a speedometer.

 

[BubbaP]

The speed indicator that's just appeared in Google Maps navigation. What's the point? It's wildly inaccurate and the car has a speedometer.

So some may sit in a seat unsighted for the speedometer and still nag the driver

 

[srixon 1]

I thought Marriott hotels offered guests a discount at the bar. Or is that a discounted price?

We were paying £7.50 for a Guinness at one of their places last week.

No idea. And apparently it has just been sold by Marriott.

 

[Mudball]

The speed indicator that's just appeared in Google Maps navigation. What's the point? It's wildly inaccurate and the car has a speedometer.

Dont know aout GMaps.. but Waze shows a speedometer and it compares against what it thinks is the speed limit of the road.. and it will go Red if you are over the limit. I think there is a setting, where it will verbally warn you if you go over.
Very useful esp if you have an BMW/Audi which dont have speedos as standard

 

[BrianM]

Audi, have some rust on the outside of my front rim, car is 4 years old, said I need plenty of notice for inspection, they’ve just phoned to take car in on Monday and I’m home on Wednesday
They also have no idea when the next time an inspector will be here.