Random Irritations

People who park in parent and child spaces with no child in the car

its very very annoying. I tell my wife off if shes just got the eldest in the car.. even though she is 4 imo we dont need the space for just her.. we do however need for the twins as their 1

I remember (prob wasnt my proudest moment) an couple parked in one next to us at services and put a blue badge out.. I said to them excuse me this is parent and child the blue badge spaces are just there (3 available) you wouldn't like it if I parked in there would you. Ironically the space was much better for them anyways how on earth did they miss it. right next to the entrance
 
Totally agree, so many seem to think that just having a child seat in the car is enough to allow use of the spaces even if there is no child with them

Are they not the BMW owner spaces? I that’s what they were for?
 
People who park in parent and child spaces with no child in the car
Maybe they are picking one up ?

I parked in one the other day because I was meeting the sis in law to pick up my daughter and her daughter.
 
its very very annoying. I tell my wife off if shes just got the eldest in the car.. even though she is 4 imo we dont need the space for just her.. we do however need for the twins as their 1

I remember (prob wasnt my proudest moment) an couple parked in one next to us at services and put a blue badge out.. I said to them excuse me this is parent and child the blue badge spaces are just there (3 available) you wouldn't like it if I parked in there would you. Ironically the space was much better for them anyways how on earth did they miss it. right next to the entrance

how did it go down "telling the wife off"??
 
Totally agree, so many seem to think that just having a child seat in the car is enough to allow use of the spaces even if there is no child with them

I've seen it happen dozens of times in my local Asda carpark. Just to be facetious I'd love to see someone shout to to each person as they're walking away that they've left their child in the car.....
 
Car drivers who think that just one headlight is the current requirement.

I had a guy the other day with no rear lights.... He pulled up and I managed to get along side and told him they were out.... You'd think by the look on his face I'd asked him to tickle my balls.
 
I had a guy the other day with no rear lights.... He pulled up and I managed to get along side and told him they were out.... You'd think by the look on his face I'd asked him to tickle my balls.
Bet that was your second sentence!

The trust has introduced evidence of a LFT on the day of a visit to see a relative or loved one. It has been put out on the website and social media but absolute carnage today as the vast majority said they hadn't heard anything about it and were not happy at being told no test - no entry. I have mixed views and don't know personally how well publicised the message has been but see it from the perspective of trying to reduce any form of infection risk. Been an interesting first day back
 
I'd certainly prefer he used his position to get a different message across!
But I believe the percentage of fully jabbed PL Footballers is pretty low too (especilly 'fully jabbed' doesn't necessarily include Booster). So not a particularly good message from that area either!

The message he’s gave out is that it’s no one’s business if your vaccinated or not. And he refuses to reveal if he is or wants anyone to know. Nobody knows but him and few others if he’s had it done. He could of been granted the exemption by revealing his status but doesn’t want his status known outside of the open.
Yeah people like to take photos of vax cards or announce to the world that you’ve spent 20 minutes in a community Center getting jabbed like they’re some sort of weird saviour of the universe but still it’s still no one’s business and it should remain that way.
 
The message he’s gave out is that it’s no one’s business if your vaccinated or not. And he refuses to reveal if he is or wants anyone to know. Nobody knows but him and few others if he’s had it done. He could of been granted the exemption by revealing his status but doesn’t want his status known outside of the open.
Yeah people like to take photos of vax cards or announce to the world that you’ve spent 20 minutes in a community Center getting jabbed like they’re some sort of weird saviour of the universe but still it’s still no one’s business and it should remain that way.

I kind of agree with you, I think, but would question whether that satisfies the wider societal responsibility. We’d condemn someone who puts people at risk in any number of situations. What’s so different here? If he wants to live on an island and not put others at risk, fine but…. It’s a difficult one.
 
The message he’s gave out is that it’s no one’s business if your vaccinated or not. And he refuses to reveal if he is or wants anyone to know. Nobody knows but him and few others if he’s had it done. He could of been granted the exemption by revealing his status but doesn’t want his status known outside of the open.
Yeah people like to take photos of vax cards or announce to the world that you’ve spent 20 minutes in a community Center getting jabbed like they’re some sort of weird saviour of the universe but still it’s still no one’s business and it should remain that way.
:ROFLMAO: Of course he hasn't. If he had he'd just say yes I've had the jabs wouldn't he? Kicking up a fuss only makes sense if he hasn't had it.
 
The message he’s gave out is that it’s no one’s business if your vaccinated or not. And he refuses to reveal if he is or wants anyone to know. Nobody knows but him and few others if he’s had it done. He could of been granted the exemption by revealing his status but doesn’t want his status known outside of the open.
Yeah people like to take photos of vax cards or announce to the world that you’ve spent 20 minutes in a community Center getting jabbed like they’re some sort of weird saviour of the universe but still it’s still no one’s business and it should remain that way.

And, in that, he's totally wrong.
I think everyone has the right to know whether the people they are likely to come into contact with have been vaccinated or not.
If someone said it wasn't my business, I'd automatically assume that they're not vaccinated, as admitting to being jabbed is nothing to be ashamed about.
Not being jabbed, on the other hand ...........................................
 
The message he’s gave out is that it’s no one’s business if your vaccinated or not. And he refuses to reveal if he is or wants anyone to know. Nobody knows but him and few others if he’s had it done. He could of been granted the exemption by revealing his status but doesn’t want his status known outside of the open.
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The ONLY message he has given out is (quoting ESPN) '...I'm heading Down Under with an exemption permission '
Everything else in you post is simply ridiculous speculation!
Your last sentence above is so ridiculously unlikely it's laughable! If fully vaccinated, no exemption would be needed. And being fully vaccinated is NOT one of the rules that would allow an exemption.
Of course, precisely why he was granted an exemption is a private matter.
It has been reported that he's 'opposed to vaccination' and 'wouldn't want to be forced' to be jabbed. He also tested positive in June, so may have requested that one of the exemption categories be 'stretched' slightly.
 
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And, in that, he's totally wrong.
I think everyone has the right to know whether the people they are likely to come into contact with have been vaccinated or not.
If someone said it wasn't my business, I'd automatically assume that they're not vaccinated, as admitting to being jabbed is nothing to be ashamed about.
Not being jabbed, on the other hand ...........................................

Nit sure shame comes in to it but consequences should. You can’t choose to drive at 100mph up the High st without consequences, nor drive without a licence etc. someone doesn’t want to be jabbed, fine by me but there should be consequences. Banned from all public places, then they’re not a danger to anyone.
 
The prospect of my favourite sporting event, The 6 Nations, being ruined again this year. Only 5000 fans in France and Ireland (plus only fully vaccinated players allowed to play in France) only 500 spectators in Scotland and no fans allowed in Wales at the moment. It would be just as bad to move all of the matches to Twickenham, that would not be right. Lining up for another 6 Nations with no atmosphere, this event needs home and travelling supporters
 
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