Random Irritations

[Lord Tyrion]

Yikes. Much damage done?

Thankfully I didn't drive into the back of them. The irritation was that people would take risks on a day that you know is potentially dangerous on the roads. I braked and thankfully was not on ice at the time. Had it been skiddy I would have stood no chance. I have winter tyres on my car but they can only do so much, the idiot didn't know that either. Just be patient, drive slower, don't pull out unless the gap is big. At -5°C it is not as if anyone driving could be unaware of the dangers either.

 

[Beezerk]

Calls for Donald Trump to be removed from Home Alone 2 ?

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

I posted an irritation that I have decided to delete as it would likely promote consternation amongst the usual suspects - even although that irritation is factually and incontrovertibly true - but would be deemed politically provocative. Now having to do that is definitely irritating. Jeez.

 

[USER1999]

Following on from Lord T, vehicles on the road in the colder months who don’t have winter or at worst all season tyres.
The difference in the cold and wet is quite alarming.

I have winter tyres (and different wheels too) for my car. They are in the garden. If it snows, and I need to go out, I might put them on.
Whilst they are better in the really cold weather, if it is anything above zero, they are absolutely terrible on my car. It just feels really really squirmy and unstable.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

I have winter tyres (and different wheels too) for my car. They are in the garden. If it snows, and I need to go out, I might put them on.
Whilst they are better in the really cold weather, if it is anything above zero, they are absolutely terrible on my car. It just feels really really squirmy and unstable.

That seems slightly odd. The normal cut off is 7C, not 0C. I've had mine on for a month now, new set of Barum tyres, and I am really pleased with them.

Am I right in thinking you have a sporty car? Perhaps that combination doesn't work that well with winters? My Superb is already slight wallowy around corners so a little extra doesn't bother me

 

[GB72]

Complaints on various news sites today from South American nationals who used the fact that they were not UK citizens to ignore the pre-Christmas tier restrictions to go back to South America to see relatives over the festive period and are now complaining because the fact that they are not UK nationals (a reminder that this was the reason they were allowed to leave the country) means that they now cannot return to the UK under the current ban. Not having a dig at any nationality but rather people who use a loophole to get there own way then complain when the loophole closes and they have to suffer the consequences of their actions.

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

Complaints on various news sites today from South American nationals who used the fact that they were not UK citizens to ignore the pre-Christmas tier restrictions to go back to South America to see relatives over the festive period and are now complaining because the fact that they are not UK nationals (a reminder that this was the reason they were allowed to leave the country) means that they now cannot return to the UK under the current ban. Not having a dig at any nationality but rather people who use a loophole to get there own way then complain when the loophole closes and they have to suffer the consequences of their actions.

Indeed - and something that can be said of many here in the UK who are exploiting loopholes or pushing the boundaries - and when things go wrong or happen as a result of many others doing the same - with some humility they should own their actions and own the consequences.

 

[PhilTheFragger]

Indeed - and something that can be said of many here in the UK who are exploiting loopholes or pushing the boundaries - and when things go wrong or happen as a result of many others doing the same - with some humility they should own their actions and own the consequences.

It’s just exploded ?

 

[chrisd]

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It’s just exploded ?

Good thing mine was turned off, I had to buy so many ??

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

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It’s just exploded ?

Aye well - there are plenty in the UK who should be looking at owning their current and more recent decisions and the consequences that are becoming evident...did I stay within a boundary there Covid related of course.

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

Good thing mine was turned off, I had to buy so many ??

oh hahah - I have so laughed...is that sufficient irony?

 

[chrisd]

oh hahah - I have so laughed...is that sufficient irony?

More than enough for me, but I suspect there's plenty more to come!

 

[Bunkermagnet]

I have winter tyres (and different wheels too) for my car. They are in the garden. If it snows, and I need to go out, I might put them on.
Whilst they are better in the really cold weather, if it is anything above zero, they are absolutely terrible on my car. It just feels really really squirmy and unstable.

I used to swap over to winter tyres for the van, and as you say in conditions too warm for them they were very squirrely. Now I run all seasons all year round. The grip in the cold and wet is very much almost as good, and in the dry and warmer weather they are fine and handle like a summer tyre. They just break that much better in the wet....so those behind have to leave greater room to me

 

[USER1999]

That seems slightly odd. The normal cut off is 7C, not 0C. I've had mine on for a month now, new set of Barum tyres, and I am really pleased with them.

Am I right in thinking you have a sporty car? Perhaps that combination doesn't work that well with winters? My Superb is already slight wallowy around corners so a little extra doesn't bother me

Yes, I think, the issue is horse power related. Even on Pirellis 285 30 19s the back end can be a bit loose. Put squirmy soft winter compounds on, and it just doesn't like it. Yes, I can back off a bit, but even then, the car just feels really unstable. They are awesome on snowy roads though. I was even able to back up my steep driveway 2 years ago.

 

[PJ87]

Calls for Donald Trump to be removed from Home Alone 2 ?

I don't think it's a irritation I think it would be brilliant and would dent his ego as he only let them film there if they put him in the film

 

[GB72]

That doesn't really add up.

Travel restrictions were for everyone in the country. People here on holiday were allowed to travel to return home, but there was never a time when the nationality of passport decided whether someone could go on holiday or not from here.

If a non-British resident has gone on holiday, so could a UK passport holder at that time, and both would now be facing the same return travel restrictions.

Apparently not, UK citizens can return home irrespective of the ban but subject to quarantine rules, non UK citizens cannot enter the country. Guessing if you are travelling on a non UK passport and say you are going home when heading to South America, who is going to check that deeply.

 

[sunshine]

My Fantasy Football account. It wont retain any substitutions I make. I make changes to the starting 11, save my team - then next time I look its back to how it was. The only way i can change the team is by making transfers. Grrr.

I'm sure you've tried this... but that happens to me I just log out and log back in and all ok

 

[AliMc]

When football commentators and pundits say passing the ball on the floor, it's not the bloody floor it's the ground or pitch, a floor is what you get in a building such as a house or clubhouse !

 

[Beezerk]

I don't think it's a irritation I think it would be brilliant and would dent his ego as he only let them film there if they put him in the film

 

[HomerJSimpson]

When football commentators and pundits say passing the ball on the floor, it's not the bloody floor it's the ground or pitch, a floor is what you get in a building such as a house or clubhouse !

Similarly with cricket and the use of "deck"