Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
My first club had one of these...called the Teapot because...
When you entered you chucked a quid in...an old teapot...
When you entered you chucked a quid in...an old teapot...
Random Irritations
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Voyager EMH
Slipper Wearing Plucker of Pheasants
For more than 25 years I have been the only person to be cutting my wife's hair. Long straight hair - not too difficult - about an inch and a half off each time.
And for more than 30 years I've been cutting (OK electric clipping) my own hair.
I wonder how much money (and time) we have saved.
Lucifer MorningStar
Well-known member
If I ever offered to cut my wife’s hair she’d likely offer to cut my testicals off. Fair play to you for that I respect it and am jealous of how much you will have saved. My wife has hers done every 6-8 weeks at roughly £90-£120 a cut depending on what’s planned in for that one.
But it’s just money isn’t it, it makes her happy and that time with her hairdresser is also social time for her and I think that’s as much of the experience as the haircut is.
irip
Head Pro
It’s very much the same for my wife.
Her and the 3 daughters every six weeks or so have a day where they all go and get the full works. Nails, hair lunch and it’s a full days affair.
We normally end up paying and it costs crazy money but it’s there time together which is priceless, plus listening to them trying to plan the day gives me a right good chuckle.
Also twice a year they go to a spa and the girls pay for mum. They normally have a night away and make the most of it.
With the world seeming to go 100mph constantly now it’s great they all still make time to get together.
Sid Rixon IV
Head Pro
M&S jeans, chino's etc
I used to walk in, grab my size, walk out.
Now I'm battling through slim fit, skinny fit, rigid fit, stretch fit, regular fit, loose fit
I used to walk in, grab my size, walk out.
Now I'm battling through slim fit, skinny fit, rigid fit, stretch fit, regular fit, loose fit
Last club I was at in England had about 25 members who paid in £2. Winner takes all, but all you got was to choose whether you bought platters of sandwiches or fries, or a mix of both. The pot was handed over to the kitchen every Saturday with a request to feed us. We built up a great relationship with the kitchen, and sometimes there’d be pasties or corn beef slices.
Saturday, early evening, would see us playing snooker, chomping and having great banter. Fantastic crew of mates.
M&S jeans, chino's etc
I used to walk in, grab my size, walk out.
Now I'm battling through slim fit, skinny fit, rigid fit, stretch fit, regular fit, loose fit
And boot fit, hipsters, stone washed & frayed. Jeez! Just give me a pair of trews
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
Same with going to a coffee shop and the millions of choices...M&S jeans, chino's etc
I used to walk in, grab my size, walk out.
Now I'm battling through slim fit, skinny fit, rigid fit, stretch fit, regular fit, loose fit
Just give me coffee!!
Sid Rixon IV
Head Pro
Bought a pair yesterday to find, when I got home, they're stretchy fit.
Maternity pants for men!
Taking them back.
Lucifer MorningStar
Well-known member
Exactly this! It’s the social aspect of having a chat, getting away from the world etc. when you consider what we often spend on green fees or odds and sods for golf it’s all relative and well worth the money for them.
venger
Well-known member
Shops with “mood lighting”. Just turn the rest of the lights on I’d like to see where I’m going and what child 1&2 are wasting mine and their mothers money on
Slab
Occasional Tour Caddy
Just ask for café au lait. Cant go wrong
Lucifer MorningStar
Well-known member
The only coffee shop that confuses me is Starbucks with their sizing of what you have to order.
Tall - The smallest standard size on the menu, often corresponding to a "small" in other coffee shops.
Grande - Means "large" in Italian, but is the medium size at Starbucks.
Venti - Means "twenty" in Italian, but is the largest size
Whatever happened to just small, medium or large. Glad I always have a Flat white as it comes in one size, I’m easily confused otherwise.
irip
Head Pro
Beware long angry post cause I’m old and grumpy
From my house by car you have to choose 1 of 2 routes.
1. Is the quickest easiest route but you have to go over a railway crossing, which if down makes the journey longer.
2. Is the slowest longest route with no crossing but narrow road with cars parked both sides so you have to mess around a bit if cars coming the other way.
3 times I have left my house this morning each time I have been stuck at the Railway crossing.
The last time the barriers were down for 9 minutes, I obviously don’t want any accidents but why do they have to be down so long?
My other irritation is people calling me asking for a favour on a Sunday morning cause they are too busy to do things.
What makes them think I’m not busy and I’m irritated with myself for not being busy.
Also I feel as a Liverpool supporter I should be watching the football this afternoon hoping Spurs can get something against Arsenal.
Instead I’m hoping Villa can do us a favour against Leeds.
It’s one of them days if anyone wants me I’m going back to my coffin
From my house by car you have to choose 1 of 2 routes.
1. Is the quickest easiest route but you have to go over a railway crossing, which if down makes the journey longer.
2. Is the slowest longest route with no crossing but narrow road with cars parked both sides so you have to mess around a bit if cars coming the other way.
3 times I have left my house this morning each time I have been stuck at the Railway crossing.
The last time the barriers were down for 9 minutes, I obviously don’t want any accidents but why do they have to be down so long?
My other irritation is people calling me asking for a favour on a Sunday morning cause they are too busy to do things.
What makes them think I’m not busy and I’m irritated with myself for not being busy.
Also I feel as a Liverpool supporter I should be watching the football this afternoon hoping Spurs can get something against Arsenal.
Instead I’m hoping Villa can do us a favour against Leeds.
It’s one of them days if anyone wants me I’m going back to my coffin
Neilds
Assistant Pro
But don’t most people just order s,m or L anyway?
Lucifer MorningStar
Well-known member
Tried that last week in Starbucks in Camberley as they’ve selfishly closed down Nero ordered the wife a Medium hot chocolate. In no uncertain terms was told they don’t do that size so I had to asked for a Grande and I got a medium hot chocolate
SteveW86
Head Pro
rulefan
Tour Winner
| Demi | 3 | Used for espresso shots only. |
| Short | 8 | Available for hot drinks only. |
| Tall | 12 | The second smallest size, for hot and cold drinks. |
| Grande | 16 | Considered a medium size; available for hot and cold drinks. |
| Venti | 20 (hot) / 24 (cold) | Means "twenty" in Italian; larger for cold drinks due to ice. |
| Trenta | 30 | The largest size, available for select cold drinks only. |
Lucifer MorningStar
Well-known member
Totally pointless just used sizes we all understand.
Neilds
Assistant Pro
And can I add those places who have just 2 sizes - but one of them is medium!
