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General Category => Everything Else => Topic started by: Master Ray on May 17, 2014, 07:50:34 PM
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OK, new thread, we've already had 'What makes you Happy' and 'What makes you Sad'... but what is winding you up right now?
Now, this isn't about those big important things like politics, racism, sexism, etc etc... I'm talking about the silly (yet deeply annoying) stuff that you run into on a daily basis that really grinds your gears and makes you pull a face like this... >:(
I'll go first...
People who ride their bikes on the pavement with little regard for people who are actually walking there...
Mothers who shout at their little kiddies in the middle of town, using the foulest of language...
Parents who, at the cinema, have no respect for the people around them and talk loudly, use their mobiles and let their children run up and down the aisles...
C'mon, whats yours? :D
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People who takes ages at the cashline machine,get a mini statement then withdraw cash then get another mini statement or worse they withdraw money on one card then bring another card out there wallet/purse and make another withdrawal No i say join the end of the queue 1 card at a time
Oh really annoying people who play there music loudly on buses or trains normally tends to chipmunk dance or eneiem rap type stuff I don't want to hear it use headphones or turn it off !
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People that do not tip, when the salary of the employee is below minimum wage and depends on tips.
People that do not use a turn signal when driving when there is a little magical stick on all cars made just to signal a turn.
Inexperienced hikers who talk loudly, scaring off wildlife and disrupting my solitude.
People who use smartphones while hiking, biking,driving,working,eating,crapping etc.
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Parents who give babies/little kids Coke in baby bottles and let them have it hanging in their mouths.
Grrrrr !
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People who don't do their work down to end. I think a good work is something you could finish well and not to leave it unfinished. Unfinished work (renovations or other) is crappy work that has no worth at all.
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Parents who give babies/little kids Coke in baby bottles and let them have it hanging in their mouths.
Grrrrr !
Yeah. I let him guzzle a two litre bottle instead. Sensible IMHO ;)
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Personal traits are mine. I despise self importance and arrogance......mind you, self check outs are a pet hate. Marketed as a faster way to buy shopping. Which they are for the one out of six times you dont "need assistance" from someone. I have a theory theyre old broken down machines that arent good enough for the employees to use.
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vanity...i ******* hate it
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People who have had some success in their chosen field, and become "never wrong" disagreeing with any other opinion.
People who are rude and arrogant, not giving a hoot how their comments effect other people, and then their friends justifying their position as someone who just likes to speak their mind.
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Useless packages that you have to throw immediately to thrash basket. When you buy an ink cartridge, you need strong scissors to open a huge plastic box.
I think there should be a well organized and centralized rules with recyclable materials and several tanks offered to put your rubbish to. Now different regions have their own rules for them. *Grrrrr* >:(
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The computer virus industry.
You pay for access to the internet, then if you do not pay thirty quid a year for a decent AV software, you can expect to have your PC wrecked, or your details hacked.
When your subscription is due to expire, you are warned about what will happen to your system if you don't pay to protect something you are already paying to use.
Is it just me, or does anyone else think there maybe a link between virus creators and AV providers ?
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Passive aggressiveness. Not taking the bait this time.
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People who wreak havoc, and then try to make it look like they are the victim
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TV licence fees Why the hell are we still forced to pay for the BBC.
Surely it should be pay for what you watch or even better they could advertise like everyone else Really gets me that they can pay Graham Norton and co millions of pounds whilst the boys at the top dine out at top restaurants etc etc. Then to add insult to injury they want to put BBC 3 off air !
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TV licence fees Why the hell are we still forced to pay for the BBC.
Surely it should be pay for what you watch or even better they could advertise like everyone else Really gets me that they can pay Graham Norton and co millions of pounds whilst the boys at the top dine out at top restaurants etc etc. Then to add insult to injury they want to put BBC 3 off air !
Pol, I live in a house made out of two flats, I'm in the upper one... there have been several occupants in the flat downstairs over the twelve years I've lived here and not one of them has ever paid a TV licence fee... letter after letter shows up, but nothing ever happens... in fact, since my TV aeriel blew down a few months back, I've stopped paying it... I watch all my TV nowadays via the internet. Cancel your direct-debit and say '****'em' if that's what you really feel... ;)
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vanity...i ******* hate it
Well I think its a fantastic song ;)
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I would be the one that gets caught and fined Don't use a pc or a laptop anymore
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Well I think its a fantastic song ;)
nice one
ahahahaha
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I also hate vain people, arrogant wankers... they're not remotely as good as people like me! ;)
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or as good looking as us......
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Right, this pissed me off today... I popped over to ALDI on my local retail park for a few essentials and saw a couple of scummy, utter low-lifes doing a con-trick that I've seen so many times before... they come up to you, all polite and shit, asking 'excuse me, mate, you got a 20p piece for my two ten pences...?'
... they always target people who look a bit vulnerable and once the mark has their wallet out, they manouver themselves so the mark is up against a wall and then pull some bullshit that always ends with their fingers in the victims wallet, removing cash whilst saying 'yeah, no worries, I'll pay you back' or some such shit...
Yeah, sounds like mugging, but the way they do it won't stand up in court. The guy I saw 'marked' sounded like he had learning difficulties or something...
So why didn't I do something? I wish I could have done something, but I see one of two possible scenarios. One, they both kick the shit out of me and IF it goes to court, they get off because the police have their hands tied thanks to so many do-gooders with too much education and no common sense sticking their bullshit ideas into the legal system. Not for the first time, as I've mentioned in previous forums. Two, I somehow manage to get the upper hand, batter both of them (not very likely) and I wind up in court and an army of solictors / social workers and the like make excuses for those two utter c-words...
This world has been given to the criminals. They do what the hell they want. Thanks to the aforementioned idiots...
Shit, I wish I could go all DEATH WISH of them all... 'I believe in justice...' as a wise man once said...
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"Liberty just means the freedom to exploit any weakness that you can find."
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M/Ray, reading that has pissed me off
Such a shame there wasn't a group of blokes nearby you could have informed. Think you did the right thing. Sure they would rather have attacked you if you had approached the situation rather than loose the money or admit what they were doing.
Bastards, hope they get there's one day
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What pisses me off is the amount of forestry I have to do. I tend to like it normally, but now there are just too many 100 years old spruce, fir trees near to our house. All the several lesser storm winds together have weared their roots so much that these 30 meters tall giants (http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HrpcYA3F9cg/Uhoiqe_8Y1I/AAAAAAAAAA4/XP5fndnuR2g/s1600/jnbvdj+001.JPG) get too dangerous here. I know when I fell them, saw and chop the wood, they'll count all in all 16 cubic meters of chopped wood. Before that I should build at least 3 racks for them, but I maybe don't have time to that. :-\
It's not an option to sell them either because the amount is still too little for forest industry... The price is ridiculously cheap too, because spruce is considered as the least important of the trees. Maybe I just have to fell all 8 of them and do a hell lot of work, again.
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Some misogynistic, idiot with wealthy and neglectful parents could not get sex so he blames all women and then goes on a shooting spree and hits people with his car. He was legally sold that gun and was known to be mentally unstable yet someone still sold him a deadly weapon. Meanwhile right-wing idiots are combating gun control using faulty logic such as "People die in car crashes everyday, should we outlaw cars?" or "Knives can kill too" when the purpose of guns is simply to kill.
The killer thought that sex with them was owed to him. However no woman owes any man sex but so many men can't seem to grasp that. In our society If a woman does not want sex than "she must be a lesbian", If she does then "she is a slut". This makes me so angry.
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Totally agree with both points made in the last post. Don't know the answer to sex issues except attitudes need to change If a guy sleeps around its all ' go on my son '.
Time for America to put the right to bear arms laws to bed. So glad that the UK has some of the strictest guns laws in the world.
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Couldn't agree more. I've loved my few visits to the US, but their gun laws are utterly ******* insane.
I'm not a fan of Piers Morgan, but it took some bollocks for an English guy to speak so loudly about gun control laws on a big forum like CNN...
Any of you ever seen this clip, Mr Morgan against some utter c-word called Alex Jones? Bloody mental. Check it out, it's 15 minutes long, but well worth a look.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XZvMwcluEg
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I am afraid that a civil war would break out before some of these people would give up their guns. It's in the constitution but that was in the 1700s. It was put there in case of the need to rise up against the government. Every time it's been discussed, nothing is ever done and this sort of thing always happens again.
I like that guy in the video, he makes sense.
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Sub-human morons with no brain cells who think is it ok to abuse others quietly going about their business for no reason other than a cheap laugh in front of their equally amoeba like mates. Kids I can understand but supposedly grown adults? I swear to god that sometimes I think there is something good about Eugenics.
Got it off my chest now - feel better. Thanks
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Good for you Anna, - **** um !
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People in general. They are the most draining species ever. I say what i am feeling or thinking when i communicate, Others seem to hint it and expect you to magically know what they mean. If I am pissed at someone i will tell them, others expect you to automatically know their emotions. I just wish they would communicate more clearly.
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My bloody TV packing in when I've got little money to fix it... >:(
OK, I watch most TV and movies via the internet, and I can watch this stuff on my laptop but DAMMIT, I'm used to plugging my laptop into the TV so I can watch it all in 42" widescreen glory!
Cue dirty jokes about a few inches making all the difference... ;D
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Couldn't agree more. I've loved my few visits to the US, but their gun laws are utterly ******* insane.
I'm not a fan of Piers Morgan, but it took some bollocks for an English guy to speak so loudly about gun control laws on a big forum like CNN...
Any of you ever seen this clip, Mr Morgan against some utter c-word called Alex Jones? Bloody mental. Check it out, it's 15 minutes long, but well worth a look.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XZvMwcluEg
Well Ray - was just about to go to bed but then I watched that link - which led onto this one that I really want to share with you:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pOiOhxujsE
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Cheers for that, mate, really enjoyed it!
The arrogance of the pro-gun lobby is just breath-taking... I remember a clip (which, sadly, I can't find anymore) where some total ****** argued that his right to own semi-automatic, heavy duty weaponry (which has no purpose other than to commit murder on a grand scale) is far more important than the life of a child...
That is utterly evil, IMO... >:(
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I don't live there, never been there, never experienced the culture. But.... this week we learn that a 3 year old CHILD shot and killed his 18 month old baby brother with a semi automatic pistol. What the **** will take to make these people learn?
:'(
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no doubt the NRA will create a program to merge handling a gun and potty training
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expect they already have
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I don't live there, never been there, never experienced the culture. But.... this week we learn that a 3 year old CHILD shot and killed his 18 month old baby brother with a semi automatic pistol. What the **** will take to make these people learn?
:'(
Holy shite !
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OK, a completely irrelevant post... I swear a lot during my posts (yes, it isn't big or clever or whatnot... ;) and I seem to remember that there used to be some kind of computerised swearbot turning our profanities into something that looks like this... you ******* ****... ;D
That doesn't seem to be the case nowadays, but I posted a message a bit ago that included a word that was six letters long, beginning with the letter 'w' and it looked like this ******...
Has the swearbot returned?
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There are many Americans who oppose guns but sadly we can't do anything about it. Sadly there are many stories about small kids finding guns and pulling the trigger. The issue is that the NRA and other organizations have too much power and nearly all politicians are afraid to amend the constitution. They can't see that America is the only country that has mass shootings at least once every year and where kids gun thier classmates down. It will happen again and nothing can be done about it. :'(
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People who think that they have the moral high-ground and judge other people based on that. I have come across a person like that today and can't even express how much it pissed me off.
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People who think that they have the moral high-ground and judge other people based on that. I have come across a person like that today and can't even express how much it pissed me off.
Depends on the 'moral high-ground', IMO... any further explanation?
Some folks have some pretty fucked-up opinions... :-\
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It's some group of religious people where i live who are protesting Homosexuality and wishing to "cure it". They are trying to shove their beliefs down the throats of others. If you say any thing against it, they then begin to judge you and claim that "You need Jesus". They actually have banners and signs and their kids are with them too. >:(
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It's some group of religious people where i live who are protesting Homosexuality and wishing to "cure it". They are trying to shove their beliefs down the throats of others. If you say any thing against it, they then begin to judge you and claim that "You need Jesus". They actually have banners and signs and their kids are with them too. >:(
OK, I'll go along with that one... shit like that is disgusting
My advice? Punch them in the ******* face and, if they get upset about it, say 'hey, you're the Christian... you're obliged to forgive me... or is that NOT what the Bible says... please explain, I'm confused... ???'
And, when they get confused, then punch them again.
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Violence begat Violence! :) Stuff like that doesnt enrage me. I find it laughable that anyone can honestly beleive it. But you cant change that kind of religious fervour anymore than "gayness" can be cured
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It's some group of religious people where i live who are protesting Homosexuality and wishing to "cure it". They are trying to shove their beliefs down the throats of others. If you say any thing against it, they then begin to judge you and claim that "You need Jesus". They actually have banners and signs and their kids are with them too. >:(
I tried and tried to resist diving into to this one but I'm sorry everyone............. I couldn't ::)
Everyone has the right to their own opinion and in a civilised society everyone has the right to express it on an equal basis to everyone else. What nobody has the right to do is ascribe a superior value to their opinion over anyone else's or to impose their opinion on anyone else.
The people you are talking about use a dogma to justify their own bigotry and fear. Cowards who are scared of anyone outside their narrow minded worldview and experience, they use a twisted version of a sacred text, prophet or whatever to justify vilification of any given difference (and to clarify I am not singling out any religion here pretty much all the major world religions have their own extremists). It re-affirms their beliefs, makes them feel better about themselves and better than someone else. It's ******* pathetic.
Sometimes it's quite good fun to play with these people a bit, so supposing the people Armandistan talks about were Christian then I would calmly listen to what they have to say then respond with something like " Ok I understand what you are saying but could you explain to me then why ordained priests **** little boys up the arse?"
Othertimes, it's more satisfying, but less noble, to respond with something like "Oh **** off back to the caves you ignorant little prick".
Sorry if that offends, it's not intended to, but I have a bit of personal with these sorts of people.
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Don't want to play Devil's Advocate for the Christian faith -- gave my opinion on religion in Heno's rather good topic on the subject -
http://board.newmodelarmy.org/index.php?topic=7911.0
but, I think there we are talking about fanatics with an agenda rather than regular Christians, who I am sure would want to distance themselves from such activities, similar to the Situation Islam has with its highly publicised radical fringes.
Anyhow, people made God, not tuther way around.
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we are talking about fanatics
Absolutely - I did use the word extremist and am not tarring all people of faith with same brush.
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It may be laughable that people believe this but they teach it to young children who are then brainwashed and believe that's how the world really is. It's just a minority of religious people as mentioned in the past comments.
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The Emperor's New Clothes bullshit that goes on in so many areas of the arts. Not to mention the people who don't work anywhere near as hard as they should and are given opportunities on a silver platter, while some of us are slaving our arses off just trying to catch a break.
In the end, it'll mean more to me because I worked harder for it. So, that's a win, I suppose. ;D
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The Emperor's New Clothes bullshit that goes on in so many areas of the arts. Not to mention the people who don't work anywhere near as hard as they should and are given opportunities on a silver platter, while some of us are slaving our arses off just trying to catch a break.
In the end, it'll mean more to me because I worked harder for it. So, that's a win, I suppose. ;D
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As me mom always says, gaffers will always flog a willing horse :)
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Right about now the missus is pissing me off :-X
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my videorecorder - thought I recorded Queen Of The Stoneage Rock am Ring - 20 minutes of the Band before and than the rest is a black screen! Nothing ! >:( >:( >:(
Metallica now on in some minutes and I started my old recorder, too - he can only make a copy to dvd in real time, but better than nothing
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People who complain about bands selling merchandise. People who claim that bands have "Sold out" simply for trying to make the money to play gigs for fans (even the fans who constantly find something to ***** about) and pay their bills.
How about, Just not buy it if you don't want it? Instead of complain about it and bring people who actually enjoy it down. It really isn't rocket science. ::)
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Following on from the last post. These big stadium acts that charge maybe £40 plus for a t shirt when they are already making a fortune.
2nd similar point People who wear rock t shirts of certain bands the Ramones GnR and Motorhead seem to the worst offenders when these certain people would struggle to name one song from any of these bands.
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Following on from the last post. These big stadium acts that charge maybe £40 plus for a t shirt when they are already making a fortune.
Yea, I agree with you both there. Regarding t-shirts, luckily there are at times some bands who have guts to choose a different line with the charge. Like when there was a huge metal festival Tuska (in Helsinki) I heard rumours about Boltthrower asking only 10 euros per shirt while other bands asked a huge 30-40 euros which is nearly insane lot for a tee to pay. (Well, it was a luck for Boltthrower as they sold all of their tees. ;) and they're old punk relics too so they preferably don't want to rip people off.)
But as for what Amandistan said about bands who sell well and are able to do music for their living;
I agree with you there too. Think for example Ramones and what kind of guys they are/were: if Joey went through all the pains in life so long and was such a shy school boy with lots of problem about going even outside, what else could he have had done? Right, nothing (but to end up in a psychiatrist care and learn for ¤&"! sake to talk!). Instead of that he sang in a band that offered a way of living by touring and selling millions of records. Why not then to do that. :o
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My post was in reference to some fans complaining about NMA selling merchandise. I may be wrong but isn't selling merchandise one of the main sources of profit for them? I just don't get why some waste energy on being so critical. Why not just enjoy it or don't buy it?
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Doesn't every band sell merchandise.
Even bands like the Dead Kennedys and Crass sold stuff.
Personally i love my NMA merchandise am currently sipping tea from a logo mug and wearing a fish scroll t shirt I am always happy to support the band.
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As am I. I love the merchandise and the art-work on the t-shirts is unique and beautiful. People who have never even heard of NMA have asked about the band simply because of my t-shirt.
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I agree to an extent about the merchandise thing, but in a world when a great many young people think that the idea of paying for new music by a band you love is an outmoded concept, don't bands have to make money any way they can?
I read an interview a while back, can't remember who by (might have been Muse), who said that their main source of income was by merchandise... yes, they charge big prices for tickets, but their big spectacular (and expensively-staffed) show also cost hundreds of thousands of pounds a week to keep on the road...
Bottom line, if people aren't paying for the music they love, money gotta be made elsewhere... ???
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OK, just reading some news... Iraq is now turning to Hell on Earth, lots of religion-based mass-murdering etc...
Yet the UK and the US (who let's face it, starting this whole terrible ****-ery with the Iraq invasion just over ten years ago) are now basically shrugging their shoulders and saying 'hmmm, not OUR problem...' >:(
Hate to say it, but it would have been better if they'd left SH in charge instead of blaming him for 9/11 (which, of course, had nothing to do with him). Yes, he was a dictator who may, or may have not, have committed atrocities (dependant on what light the news reports wanted to throw him into that week), but this world is full of them. Funny how the ones who are attacked are the ones with some kind of Western agenda aimed against them. Or, possibly, oil.
I truly despair.
EDIT... I just re-read my original post and it might have been badly written, hence the amendment.
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Your not wrong about Iraq, its that what they call democracy. Isn't it ironic they went there for WMD,found none but used Depleted Uranium weapons on the people . Many children being born with deformities and never on our news. The human race, the planet and all wildlife being used as guinea pigs, chemtrails, poisoned vaccines, fluoridation, GMO, cruelty, Fukushima and war.
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From studying history a lot myself, I find it amazing that in my own lifetime, this modern world, we managed here in the West to manufacture a falsehood of WMDs , make an informed modern minded population fall for it, and then use it as an excuse for war.
I supported the invasion of Iraq, believing what I was told in the media. I will never forgive Blair for this. He should be tried as a war criminal along with Bush.
Of coarse Sadam was bad. But so is Mugabe, so is the regime in North Korea, but we are not the Police force of the World.
Maybe in these countries we look at, and disapprove of the civil rights of the population, maybe they look at us and think, Oh, poor UK population, they are told a packet of lies by their Government about WMDs, and then send their young men off to die. !! for a falsehood
WMD - Words of Mass Deception
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People who hate football, and then during the World Cup feel the need to tell everyone. Come on, its only once every four years. Just ignore it, it will soon be done and gone.
(not a dig at you M/Ray)
well, maybe a little ;D
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People who hate football, and then during the World Cup feel the need to tell everyone. Come on, its only once every four years. Just ignore it, it will soon be done and gone.
(not a dig at you M/Ray)
well, maybe a little ;D
Totally cool, bro'! Don't mind at all.
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>:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(
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Friends who you constantly express the desire to have sex with you, after telling them absolutely not for the past two years. Friends who call and tell you that they are buying sex toys and that they wish you would join to hint once again the desire to have sex. Now, the friendship is feeling a bit uncomfortable.
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The fact that laser beard removal hurts so bloody much - it really really does !!!! Worse than tattoos on the bone. Every 2 months as well and just as you get used to it the power goes up another level. 9th session just done prob another 6 or so to go................................. :'(
p.s. not really a piss off I guess more a feel sorry for myself ::)
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From studying history a lot myself, I find it amazing that in my own lifetime, this modern world, we managed here in the West to manufacture a falsehood of WMDs , make an informed modern minded population fall for it, and then use it as an excuse for war.
I supported the invasion of Iraq, believing what I was told in the media. I will never forgive Blair for this. He should be tried as a war criminal along with Bush.
Of coarse Sadam was bad. But so is Mugabe, so is the regime in North Korea, but we are not the Police force of the World.
Maybe in these countries we look at, and disapprove of the civil rights of the population, maybe they look at us and think, Oh, poor UK population, they are told a packet of lies by their Government about WMDs, and then send their young men off to die. !! for a falsehood
WMD - Words of Mass Deception
I can`t understand Colin Powell and how he was able to tell the world someting he didn`t believe or he wasn`t shure having the right informations, in that situation I thought, he is man enough to refuse and don`t playing a dirty game with the rest of the hunting ones
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Can I just say that I started this thread as a kind of silly / fun thing about irrelevances that annoy you in the modern world... and then somehow forgot this and posted something about a truly horrific thing in the modern world? Sorry, might have been somewhat, ahem, 'refreshed' last night, didn't mean for a humerous thread to take a great big turn into darkness...
Whatever, the points still stand...
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I had no idea this was meant to be silly/ fun.I seriously thought it was for us to express out anger and the cause of it. That's probably why I posted so many damn times on this one.
Now, It's a bit funny that i did not realize it was meant to be funny. ;D
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Can I just say that I started this thread as a kind of silly / fun thing about irrelevances that annoy you in the modern world... and then somehow forgot this and posted something about a truly horrific thing in the modern world? [...]
Oh, come on Mr. Ray, it's just normal that people may share every kind of things they don't like; silly or irrelevances in every day life as you mentioned, but also the worst and anguished things people may face up to. It's normal. As you surely know, things are not just lovely "green", or difficultly "grey" but at times they may seem to be deeply black too. We all have them, together. Besides that if I get deep-hearted once again I'd like to say our lives are in all colours. :)
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Can I just say that I started this thread as a kind of silly / fun thing about irrelevances that annoy you in the modern world... and then somehow forgot this and posted something about a truly horrific thing in the modern world? Sorry, might have been somewhat, ahem, 'refreshed' last night, didn't mean for a humerous thread to take a great big turn into darkness...
Whatever, the points still stand...
People that complain about their own threads.....grrr *shakes fist
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People who complain about bands selling merchandise. People who claim that bands have "Sold out" simply for trying to make the money to play gigs for fans (even the fans who constantly find something to ***** about) and pay their bills.
How about, Just not buy it if you don't want it? Instead of complain about it and bring people who actually enjoy it down. It really isn't rocket science. ::)
Pretty much agree with all of this. Nobody's forcing you to buy anything! Come to think, nobody is forcing anyone to go to the gigs, either.
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Friends who you constantly express the desire to have sex with you, after telling them absolutely not for the past two years. Friends who call and tell you that they are buying sex toys and that they wish you would join to hint once again the desire to have sex. Now, the friendship is feeling a bit uncomfortable.
Sorry about that !
I'll stop hassling you now !
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Friends who you constantly express the desire to have sex with you, after telling them absolutely not for the past two years. Friends who call and tell you that they are buying sex toys and that they wish you would join to hint once again the desire to have sex. Now, the friendship is feeling a bit uncomfortable.
Sorry about that !
I'll stop hassling you now !
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So, one of the utterly evil cunts who killed Sophie Lancaster (by the name of Danny Hulme) is now out of prison... fair enough, we all expect useless justice nowadays... but he was supposed to have a ten year ban on returning to Rossendale, the scene of this utterly evil act...
Guess what. It was overturned by some do-gooding, over-'educated', common-sense lacking ****** (might be against their human rights, eh?), so this utter scumbag is free to walk those streets where he killed that girl and Sophie's mum has to live with the fact that she might run into him any day... keep updated as to the rest of those cunts getting released sometime soon...
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That is some complete and infuriating bullshit.
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Lets hope some of the local people who know him have been listening to the Hunt and Vengeance !
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And to lighten the tone somewhat (sorry, was slightly drunk last night and stuff like that is like a red rag to a bull for me, so apologies for copious useage of the c-word... I know a lot of people get offended by that word...)
Why are certain swear words getting blanked out and not others? I used the c-word several times in that post, yet the one that sounds a bit like WONKA and, in a previous post, the one that has the first four letters of COCKERAL are getting blanked out... and of course, '****' is used often but goes uncensored...
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Don't worry Ray we all get pissed-off and angry
On a extremely lighter note....the time the postman comes at these days, mean in the past they were there for 9am at the latest now sometimes its after 1pm wtf
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Ha! Well, my best mate Dan is a postman and he's telling me how bad things are for the postpeople nowadays...
I am old enough to remember when you used to get TWO post deliveries a day...
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OK, this really pissed me off today.
Bad incident in my hometown today, some guy ran amok and stabbed a couple of innocent people during the lunchtime crowd, bad enough for them to both be airlifted to hospital... half the town centre was brought to a standstill. Beaucoup bad shit. I saw one of the victims being wheeled into an air ambulance...
...and there were so many ignorant people watching and laughing and chatting and filming it on their bloody mobile phones!!! Shit, there was someone possibly dying there! And those ******* wankers were watching it like they were watching some bloody soap opera??? That's someones loved ones, right there, fighting for their lives...
What the **** is wrong with these silly, ignorant cunts???? >:( :'(
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ray, the world is desensitised to everything
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Gawd my post seems very trivial after rays
Anyway was in Lidl yesterday in Glasgow's east end with my girlfriend,we had bought about 6 small items. We got to the checkouts and only 1 was open and person in front had a full trolley of stuff sitting on the belt,a few people then joined the queue behind us. So they decide to open another till, so before me and girlfriend could left our stuff and go to the newly opened checkout this fat cow with a trolley full of stuff jumped in front of us.
Now I'm normally a very chilled out person but before i knew what i was saying I had called her a ignorant bastard, she replied I'm no bastard I replied back at least you know your ignorant.
Bottom line manners cost nothing!
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Gawd my post seems very trivial after rays
Anyway was in Lidl yesterday in Glasgow's east end with my girlfriend,we had bought about 6 small items. We got to the checkouts and only 1 was open and person in front had a full trolley of stuff sitting on the belt,a few people then joined the queue behind us. So they decide to open another till, so before me and girlfriend could left our stuff and go to the newly opened checkout this fat cow with a trolley full of stuff jumped in front of us.
Now I'm normally a very chilled out person but before i knew what i was saying I had called her a ignorant bastard, she replied I'm no bastard I replied back at least you know your ignorant.
Bottom line manners cost nothing!
Lidl... for when you're too cheap to go to Aldi...
;) ;D
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Its the nearest shop to my girlfriends house but would say they have a good bakery section lol
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they had stunning cold water prawns with the shell on this week. some spanish thing on special
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Political Correctness -Gone Mad
Was watching family guy on Friday night and during the first episode they pixelated out the Newsman (Tom Tucker) doing a one finger gesture then before the next episode the announcer says this programme contains scenes of violence (it was the one with Peter fighting the big chicken)
WTF this is a adult cartoon shown at 11pm
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This any better, Pol?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDHNIn-XLKM
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computers!!
We've had new ones at work.
OK so they are now faster etc.....
But I now have to set up all the relevant software, try to remember various passwords and log ins, re-create all the shortcuts in various programs that are used regularly.
Lost about 2 days doing all this stuff - so then need to try and play catch up on the things that need doing.
Plus now on Windows 7 - and you can't make it look like XP.
And I don't like it.
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The fact that walking the dog down my street which has nose to tail cars parked on both sides all the way down it. Of all the cars he decides to piss up the bugger chose mine. That pissed me right off. :D
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The fact that walking the dog down my street which has nose to tail cars parked on both sides all the way down it. Of all the cars he decides to piss up the bugger chose mine. That pissed me right off. :D
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The fact that walking the dog down my street which has nose to tail cars parked on both sides all the way down it. Of all the cars he decides to piss up the bugger chose mine. That pissed me right off. :D
I live at the bottom of a small cliff used by nesting seagulls.I,m sure they wait till I clean the car then have a game to see how many of them can shit on the car.I could go 5 or 6 days with no shit on the car.Wash the car,guarenteed white splodges next day. >:(
;D
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OK, I've said previously that I have a new job hopefully starting soon, just needed some confirmation from the JSA folks about my benefits claims... my god, they've been pissing me about for the last two days about getting confirmation so I can start my new job! You'd think they'd be happy about someone getting off benefits to get back into work but no... >:(
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The fact that my manger does not care how hard you work or how dedicated you are. He only cares about how you look. The fact that he gives a girl that he wishes to sleep with more shifts in hope to actually sleep with her. as well as his friend who stands around and talks as opposed to works more shifts. Luckily i am leaving and moving to a job that actually cares about your work ethics and does not have a manager who thinks with his penis.
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OK, liking my new job, but overheard my new manager (who seems to be a bit of a *****) talking to a sub-manager about trying to find the Facebook accounts of new employees... :o
Just as well I keep NO personal details on my FB account and never say anything that might incriminate me...
Cue an avalanche of anti-FB folks doing the usual hating... ;)
Again, FB is a useful tool but you gotta be careful...
BTW, just previewed this message and apparently 'b.itch' is a banned word? Just as well I didn't say ****, eh! Or was talking about female dogs...
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I'm not totally against Facebook totally against employers or any authority figures playing big brother though Can't you add a legal note stating the data protection act to your account I remember the last time i was unemployed i refused to tell the dole my email address stating my civil rights under the said act They weren't happy but they were powerless to anything felt so good to get one up on them
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Small people who feel bad about themselves will seek to use any tool they can find to make themselves feel better about others. Luckily for them they can pretend it's in the company interest to find out about you. Maybe go to their facebook and throw that at them or alternatively post a selfie on your "wall" shoving 2 fingers up to the man ;D Take no notice of me I said somewhere else I was feeling silly.
The real thing to do is forget it - the world has gone mental
:o
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OK, I'm in London next Thursday, just for the day and I thought I'd have a couple of pints in one of my fave London pub, The Intrepid Fox, to round off the day before my train home... bugger, just went on the Internet and it's closed down.
It was the perfect mix of loud music, low lighting and truly frightening toilets.
Another favourite haunt lost... :'(
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Health and safety.
Shouldn't really be saying that as it is part of my job. I am however wearing my safety goggles whilst typing in case a key springs out from my keyboard and hits me in the eye.
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Health and safety.
Shouldn't really be saying that as it is part of my job. I am however wearing my safety goggles whilst typing in case a key springs out from my keyboard and hits me in the eye.
Mate, if it was you that closed down The Fox, then I have this to say... (well, maybe not the 'daughter' line)... >:(
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZOywn1qArI
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Women out on a Hen night or Guys on stag do Why do people act like total idiots cos someone is getting married.
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Women out on a Hen night or Guys on stag do Why do people act like total idiots cos someone is getting married.
Because they'll never get the chance to do so again...
Just kidding, married folks... ;D
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The fact that rock stars such as Robert Plant can get away with having sex with 13 and 14 year old girls and not get penalize for it like anyone else. Then write about it in his memoir like this type of abuse is perfectly okay and normal. Also the fact that some of their parents allow this.
And I had no idea that this happened until someone with experience of the music industry informed me. To be honest they need to have their balls chopped off. At that age, they will be screwed up for life.
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Anyone with a 16 year old son will surely understand this.
I understand what's happening to you, I know how it feels. Becoming a young man biologically and mentally is a wild ride. It's tough. But it's not my fault !!!! And when you talk to me like that it's really bloody hard fighting the urge to punch you one bang on the nose. I love :-* you to death and to coin a phrase “I'd jump in front a flying bullet for you” but jesus, you try my fracking patience sometimes boy. >:(
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racism and people who experience it on an every day base.
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OK, bloody fuming right now..
As I mentioned on another thread, I was supposed to be heading out to London for a day out tomorrow (Thursday, something I was looking forward to for a good long while;)... went to Asda for a bit of shopping, thought I'd get a bit of money out of the cash machine for the things I had planned tomorrow... nope, no money in my account... :o
Been taking it a bit easy on the cash withdrawal front, should have at least £150 in there but it's gone and those little mini-statements only inform you about whats going on in the last few days... nothing unknown there.
My bank opens at 9 am tomorrow and my train leaves at 10.04... I'll be there first thing tomorrow trying to sort it out in case it's a bank mistake but I doubt it. Say what you want about the Natwest, but they've always been OK with me...
Someone has taken money out of my account without my permission, I'm sure I'll get it back if that's the case(it's happened before), but my much-anticipated little trip to London was the one thing I had going for me (during a hard-working and brain-draining time) between now and December... and now it's almost certainly not gonna happen.
I cannot express how ******* angry I am right now.
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Sorry to hear that your day looks like being ruined MR isn't there anything you can do before the morning Ok probably a stupid question I don't do phone or internet banking either. Its something im always paranoid about I've only really started internet shopping in the last couple of years
Anyway hope you get it sorted out mate and make your train.
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OK, bloody fuming right now..
As I mentioned on another thread, I was supposed to be heading out to London for a day out tomorrow (Thursday, something I was looking forward to for a good long while;)... went to Asda for a bit of shopping, thought I'd get a bit of money out of the cash machine for the things I had planned tomorrow... nope, no money in my account... :o
Been taking it a bit easy on the cash withdrawal front, should have at least £150 in there but it's gone and those little mini-statements only inform you about whats going on in the last few days... nothing unknown there.
My bank opens at 9 am tomorrow and my train leaves at 10.04... I'll be there first thing tomorrow trying to sort it out in case it's a bank mistake but I doubt it. Say what you want about the Natwest, but they've always been OK with me...
Someone has taken money out of my account without my permission, I'm sure I'll get it back if that's the case(it's happened before), but my much-anticipated little trip to London was the one thing I had going for me (during a hard-working and brain-draining time) between now and December... and now it's almost certainly not gonna happen.
I cannot express how ******* angry I am right now.
Sorry to whine on about my personal circumstances again, but...
Looks like my new employers have been sending me weekly wage slips but NOT ******* PAYING ME! >:(
Yeah, I know, I'm probably a bit remiss with checking my bank account... I guess I'm too trusting / lazy. I won't bore you with a big long rant and the full details, but it means I lost out on a big day that I'd planning for months... and it looks like they've been equally incompetent about checking my references (details of which I gave them six weeks ago) and my new job might be in jeopardy because of that and I might be slung back out on the dole...
For the record, I'm working on a Government contract but it's though a nationwide agency called Brook Street... if you're looking for work, I'd give those guys a miss...
I'm not a happy Ray tonight. :-\
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hispters with beard and proto punk look who do not ******* move at gigs
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Canceling my connecting flight and then sending me all over Frankfurt international airport looking for an answer as to how to get to Munich. Then being put on a late flight and giving a 10 euro meal voucher. The food is so over priced that I can hardly afford a sandwich and water. Water is four ******* Euros here! Being forced to exit, then go through security again. Being dismissed from the service desk and sent everywhere. I walked 8 miles with my heavy packpack according to my pedometer. Being frustrated to the point that I cried in front of people in a foreign country. Basically,Lufthansa pisses me off immensely. I type this as a spend a wonderful day in the very fun and exciting airport. >:(
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sorry to read this
there was a 15 hours strike of the lufthansa pilots in germany and Frankfurt had the most of the problems - 20.000 people and you were involved ...
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hispters with beard and proto punk look who do not ******* move at gigs
Gotta reply to this.There may be many reasons why people don't move much at gigs.They may just want to SEE the band as opposed to mosh and feel it.They may have medical problems which limit their movement which may not be apparent to others.Yes it's annoying if a massive bloke is stood right in front of you at a gig.Hey,work your way around him.Each to their own :)
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hispters with beard and proto punk look who do not ******* move at gigs
Gotta reply to this.There may be many reasons why people don't move much at gigs.They may just want to SEE the band as opposed to mosh and feel it.They may have medical problems which limit their movement which may not be apparent to others.Yes it's annoying if a massive bloke is stood right in front of you at a gig.Hey,work your way around him.Each to their own :)
Well. Said, totally agree.
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They might be auld like me lol
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hispters with beard and proto punk look who do not ******* move at gigs
How many hipsters does it take to change a lightbulb...?
It's an obscure number, I doubt someone like you has heard of it...
:)
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When I visited Dachua, some ******* insensitive pricks were playing on their phones and smiling, laughing and being playful while everyone else were serious and close to tears. Taking smiling selfies at a former nazi deathcamp near the crematorium of all places is about as low as a human being can get. I hope they get run over by a bus or something. That experience is best in silence not with loud people drunk from Oktoberfest. It is disrespectful to all of the victims.
Also the fact that anyone calls themselves Nazis or admires them. I feel the desire to beat the shit out of all of them. These people do not deserve to be alive. Visiting the memorial made me even more passionate and angry that these bastards still exist. They are pure evil and dont deserve a place in the human race.
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>:(
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Loosing teeth :(
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Pretty much all of this:
http://www.theguardian.com/education/2014/oct/14/schools-providing-basic-necessities-to-disadvantaged-pupils
But, and I am not ashamed to say I cried when I read this at work today, the fact that in 21st century Britain we have parents who cannot afford to bury their child.
I do have the words to describe this but I won't use them here - What pisses you off will have to do.
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Lord Freud saying disabled people should work for less than minimum wage in fact £2 a hour. Then Cameron claiming that he cared what about the bedroom tax that effects many disabled people. Just how low can these people get !
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Lord Freud saying disabled people should work for less than minimum wage in fact £2 a hour. Then Cameron claiming that he cared what about the bedroom tax that effects many disabled people. Just how low can these people get !
Personally, I think that Cameron bringing up his deceased child in his recent speech as a reason why his party would NEVER hurt the NHS (when they're already dismantling it as quickly as they can, just in case they don't get in again next year and they miss out on their big payday) was the real low point...
The death of a child is a truly horrible thing for any parent to bear...could any parent actually do that? In the case of this awful government, and such a morally bankrupt Prime Minister, I genuinely believe that this is the case and it shocks me right to the core... :-[
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My take.
The sooner we understand that the NHS is apolitical. Ie it really doesn't matter if the Tories, UKIP, Labour, Socialist Workers Party or anyone else are in power, it will NEVER be able to keep up with demand.
An aging population, immigration, people going for inappropriate reasons, alcohol consumption, allowing multiple fertility treatments, the growth of cosmetic surgery on the NHS and so on.
We can rant about striking, the "evil Tories" and lack of funding, but the facts are the NHS is a behemoth that consumes more and more of our taxes and will never have enough.
If we remove the political bias, we need to start making some tough choices about what treatments are NHS and what need to be the personal responsibility of the individual. And of course means testing will be required as well to protect the poor.
One way is public private partnership, NOT privatisation. There is no way the politicians will ever privatise it, as they know it is a massive voting suicide note, but I suspect you already know that when you are venting about "privatisation". If you have proof of complete privatisation I would love to hear it, but even the "bete noire" Thatcher never dared to do that, you think a slimy weakling like Cameron will? I don't think so!
And yes, we need to talk about another penny or more on NI, and this time actually USE that penny on front line NHS and not prop up pensions or use it for other political purposes. I suspect most people will go with a small raise in NI.
So time to face some apolitical truths people, time to realise that we cannot keep blindly blaming successive governments and look at ourselves.
As for "using" his son. I don't like Cameron, or indeed wierdy Milliband, but can we not conceive that he might actually really be grateful as a father for the treatment his disabled son had on the NHS? Have we become that politically hardened that our hearts are stone? I hope not.
Some things need to be brought above politics, both people's and politicians. No offence my friends, but rants like ours are part of the problem not the solution. The NHS is still there, it will be there in a decade, the discussion is what cash will it need, are we able and willing to fund it, will we be responsible and not overuse it and can we control the demand on it by not overpopulating the country.
PS this probably should all be in the politics thread! :)
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Ldopas - Love that post and there's a hell of lot to get my teeth into there ;D .
But you're right this should be in the politics thread ( or you could use it as an excuse to re-activate the Destruction of the NHS thread ;) ) because I reckon this thread is just the right place to have a little sound off when you feel the urge to have a little "AARRGGHH!!!!!)
What pisses me off today? Nuffink. Sweet F.A. Bit of positive mental attitude, bit of sending love out into the universe and you know what? The universe chucks a tiny bit back at ya' :-*
Even better it's Friday ;D
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Idopas, what a brilliant post, and a great reaction to my own... I can't deny that anyone mentioning the NHS is like touching a raw nerve. Your post was a lot more rational and calm than mine!
But it is an emotive issue with me, as a former NHS employee who loved working there. I know a lot of health-care professionals and I'd struggle to find a single one of them who would go along with what the Tories are doing to the NHS. It's not just blind Tory-hatred... but let's not forget that Cameron and his government have lied about SO many things since they got into power. And I don't trust them with the NHS, not one bit.
The NHS is very far from perfect and they could spend that money in a far better way. That much is so true. But I really am not liking what I'm hearing from my friends in the NHS and the way things might be going.
**** it, I don't like privatization anyway, look at the railways in this country. Over-expensive, often running badly and STILL requiring government bailouts every year. Not to mention the whole tens-of-billions required for the whole HS2 thing... um, aren't the railways supposed to be non-government funded since privitisation?
I'll do my best to follow this up with some facts shortly...
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Ldopas - Love that post and there's a hell of lot to get my teeth into there ;D .
But you're right this should be in the politics thread ( or you could use it as an excuse to re-activate the Destruction of the NHS thread ;) ) because I reckon this thread is just the right place to have a little sound off when you feel the urge to have a little "AARRGGHH!!!!!)
What pisses me off today? Nuffink. Sweet F.A. Bit of positive mental attitude, bit of sending love out into the universe and you know what? The universe chucks a tiny bit back at ya' :-*
Even better it's Friday ;D
Abso-*******-lutely agree with that Anna. It massively important to be positive I say, and yes I also believe what you put out you get back from the universe, people and opportunities.
When I first graduated I got a job in London and they sent me on a course. I don't remember anything about that day course except the aussie trainer said at the end; " whatever else you do in business and life, for gods sake don't forget to smile"! I don't always, as its sometimes difficult, but when I can I do and it makes me feel better. I'd advocate that to everyone.
All the bullshit that circles us is just that, bullshit. In our outer orbit politics and other detritus but its the inner orbit that we can control and pick and choose what is in it I logicalise. People, friends, business associates, sphere of opportunity if you like.
Well that is my logic, apologies if that sounds "closet hippy" as I'm a million miles from hippy I assure you! ;)
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Idopas, what a brilliant post, and a great reaction to my own... I can't deny that anyone mentioning the NHS is like touching a raw nerve. Your post was a lot more rational and calm than mine!
But it is an emotive issue with me, as a former NHS employee who loved working there. I know a lot of health-care professionals and I'd struggle to find a single one of them who would go along with what the Tories are doing to the NHS. It's not just blind Tory-hatred... but let's not forget that Cameron and his government have lied about SO many things since they got into power. And I don't trust them with the NHS, not one bit.
The NHS is very far from perfect and they could spend that money in a far better way. That much is so true. But I really am not liking what I'm hearing from my friends in the NHS and the way things might be going.
**** it, I don't like privatization anyway, look at the railways in this country. Over-expensive, often running badly and STILL requiring government bailouts every year. Not to mention the whole tens-of-billions required for the whole HS2 thing... um, aren't the railways supposed to be non-government funded since privitisation?
I'll do my best to follow this up with some facts shortly...
Well I bow to you in the fact you've worked in it, I've only used it now and again and it was and still is excellent.
I'm for and against privatisation. I do use the railways and I find them expensive yes, but mostly excellent. The trains certainly I use now and again in the North West are usually on time and spotlessly clean.
My issue with nationalising stuff is we spend most of our time, and rightly, ranting the government can't run a pissup in a brewery then want them (most haven't run a sweetshop let alone a business) to run macrocosmic industries.
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My laptop keeps crashing for no good reason whatsoever... >:(
So if 'Master Ray' disappears for a bit, you'll know why...
(pause)
Wow, am I now referring to myself in the third person? Shit, I seriously need to get a grip...
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Dodgy laptops are a true pain in the arse. No doubt you have a sneaky virus doing its job. Are you up to date with your AV software. ?
Viruses and costly AV software, the Worlds biggest legalise con trick. >:(
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Not sure if it's a hardware or software problem, my laptops a bit battered thanks to much use (the hinges at the back are quite cracked and the screen is leaning a bit to the left, not quite connected to the main body of the laptop...)
Then again, is it possible that clicking on links from dodgy Slovakian porn sites could cause a problem?
(note to anyone who knows me... This. Is. A. Joke.) ;)
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OK, trying to get a tax rebate, money I know damn well that I'm owed (and really need) but they're making me jump through ******* hoops for it... >:( >:( >:( >:(
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I take it you were an emergency tax code or one that you shouldn't have been on when you started work.
Yes the wheels of government seem to turn slowly except when you owe them money.
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OK, all these news stories about 'Mad Frankie Fraser'... a UK short-arse little wakner 'gangster' who died today... and he's being regarded as some kind of 'legend'... >:(
If anyone has some respect for the little cnut, do some research... anything he ever said about the gangster stuff he boasted about has been proven wrong... he got put in prison for practically anything he ever did, that's how unsuccessful he was as a criminal... yet some folks regard him as something to be admired???
If you're into spoonerisms, can I just say... what a cathetic punt ::)
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Totally agree ray i hate it when these criminal types get made into some kinda national hero. He can rot in hell with Briggs, the Krays and the rest of them. My opinion may seem harsh but why should these types get a mention on the national news, bet he is all over todays tabloids especially the sun with babs winsor saying he was a good man really the people loved him, makes me sick!
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OK, 'Black Friday'... >:(
Surely just some ******* idiotic marketing gimmick to get easily-led fools to max out their credit cards?
OK, it pissed me off because I nipped over to ASDA to get a sandwich before work and was met with a huge queue of 300-odd agitated people trying to get in, not to mention a whole bunch of security guys and, get this, POLICE (who surely have better and more important things to be getting on with)... needless to say, I didn't get my sandwich.
When the **** did this become a big thing in the UK?
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Maybe someone told them all there was a spare ticket for Rock City at the back of the store ;D
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Maybe someone told them all there was a spare ticket for Rock City at the back of the store ;D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpaOy8b8X6A
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OK, 'Black Friday'... >:(
Surely just some ******* idiotic marketing gimmick to get easily-led fools to max out their credit cards?
OK, it pissed me off because I nipped over to ASDA to get a sandwich before work and was met with a huge queue of 300-odd agitated people trying to get in, not to mention a whole bunch of security guys and, get this, POLICE (who surely have better and more important things to be getting on with)... needless to say, I didn't get my sandwich.
When the **** did this become a big thing in the UK?
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It pisses me off to know that black Friday has been imported into Europe from America. This is one of the worst things about American culture. Any thinking person would avoid it. It basically shows just how greedy and obsessed with material objects people can be.
My local shopping center was open from 6pm to 2AM the day before black Friday( the day before is a national holiday and people with families should spend it with them) . Then at 6 on the actual day. That gives the workers about two hours of sleep. after winding down, eating and taking a shower. But apparently buying useless crap is a human necessity more so than sleep and food.
I really feel for you guys in Europe for now getting this hellish day of people acting ridiculous and uncivilized.
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Couldn't agree more about black Friday Thank Fck there isn't a shortage of food if that is the way people act over a few quid of a telly that they don't need. Its time for the shops to take note as well, extra security, only so many people allowed in at a time would be a good start
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OK, 'Black Friday'... >:(
Surely just some ******* idiotic marketing gimmick to get easily-led fools to max out their credit cards?
OK, it pissed me off because I nipped over to ASDA to get a sandwich before work and was met with a huge queue of 300-odd agitated people trying to get in, not to mention a whole bunch of security guys and, get this, POLICE (who surely have better and more important things to be getting on with)... needless to say, I didn't get my sandwich.
When the **** did this become a big thing in the UK?
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It pisses me off to know that black Friday has been imported into Europe from America. This is one of the worst things about American culture. Any thinking person would avoid it. It basically shows just how greedy and obsessed with material objects people can be.
My local shopping center was open from 6pm to 2AM the day before black Friday( the day before is a national holiday and people with families should spend it with them) . Then at 6 on the actual day. That gives the workers about two hours of sleep. after winding down, eating and taking a shower. But apparently buying useless crap is a human necessity more so than sleep and food.
I really feel for you guys in Europe for now getting this hellish day of people acting ridiculous and uncivilized.
Heck, A, we got used to Halloween being something utterly insignificant to something shoved down our throats... we'll be OK with Black Friday. ;)
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At least we started Halloween. The retailers have turned into a big thing over here, ok the Hollywood films have also been part of it.
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Isn't Valentine's Day also of American origin? Some of my friends don't like its idea because it's not our cultural tradition. But I think it's also a bit unfair to think all "evil" or useless crap is of American tradition. It depends on person him- or herself how do they treat the ideas behind. You don't have to follow the 'rule' but one would suggest he or she thinks good about friends and perhaps send a postcard or something. There's nothing wrong in the idea.
Just edited my typos and terrible English. I blame my telephone, its small tabs and my enormous fingers that look rather like sausages.
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Christmas songs in the supermarkets n shops Glad i don't work there would be suicidal after a few days of them. Ok maybe I'm a grumpy bastard lol bah humbug
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Took not one but TWO nasty tumbles walking home from work today on wet leaves or mud or something... first one took me forwards, I instinctively took my full body weight on my left wrist ... the second, not ten minutes later, took me backwards and threw out my dodgy knee that I originally hurt about six years ago, leaving me limping... both injuries feel OK at this moment but I know damn, at my age,that they'll both be bloody painful tomorrow after a nights sleep...
At the rate I'm going, I'll be the one in Nottingham in a full body-cast and wheeled in by nurses... ::)
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The fact that people with mental illnesses are being locked in a prison cell in the U.K. simply because there are no hospital beds. A 16 year old kid who was very depressed and suicidal was put in a prison cell for committing no crime, just being born with a mental illness. ....and people are okay with this, how? >:( What is next ? electric shock therapy again? ???
Basically the U.K. needs to have a massive protest and this unethical treatment but they probably will not. Because in reality nobody cares. Despite what it is said, the general public is embarrassed to discuss it when it is serious. They give evil looks at anyone suffering a public episode. It can be crying, panic attacks getting over-loaded with frustration and appearing angry. This seems to be ridiculed and nobody ever thinks about what it is like to live with that everyday.
In the end, it's just something that costs the world governments money.
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The fact that people with mental illnesses are being locked in a prison cell in the U.K. simply because there are no hospital beds. A 16 year old kid who was very depressed and suicidal was put in a prison cell for committing no crime, just being born with a mental illness. ....and people are okay with this, how? >:( What is next ? electric shock therapy again? ???
Basically the U.K. needs to have a massive protest and this unethical treatment but they probably will not. Because in reality nobody cares. Despite what it is said, the general public is embarrassed to discuss it when it is serious. They give evil looks at anyone suffering a public episode. It can be crying, panic attacks getting over-loaded with frustration and appearing angry. This seems to be ridiculed and nobody ever thinks about what it is like to live with that everyday.
In the end, it's just something that costs the world governments money.
Don't think you would find many people who are ok with that!
But what else could they do with no bed available and the young person needing to be detained under a mental health section.
Not ideal by anyone's standards, but at least he or she ( was it a young girl?) was safe and I understand that mental health nurses were caring for her in the police station.
Very difficult decisions are being made every day in an NHS which is in constant crisis. This is an extreme case and yes it is appealing.
Do agree with the second part of your post, maybe that is the British stiff upper lip coming to the fore........ I do think mental health is very low on the agenda and still a very taboo topic.
I work in an acute NHS hospital ( the one that is always on the news..... >:( ) and we struggle to get any help for patients with acute mental health issues
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What we read in the media especially when we live on a continent on the other side of an Ocean will be FAR removed from the truth of an issue. What sounds utterly barbaric on a simplistic reading of events may in fact be the only possible solution at any given time - You (we) Weren't There.
I'm sorry but I find your sweeping statements regarding the British population somewhat offensive. According To You this is Us: "Because in reality nobody cares" . Sorry but how on earth would you know? If I dropped a post on here stating that Americans couldn't give a **** about anyone but themselves you would quite rightly pull me up on it and put me in my place............... And to be honest I think someone from the United States should consider their words a bit carefully before telling another nation how to deal with Mental Illness.
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Having a fuckin' great filling fall out of one of my molars last night >:( >:(
Don't mind the pain or the expense having it replaced, its all the pissing about, time of work, the struggle to get an appointment, and strangers sticking their fingers in yer gob :( :(
>:( >:(
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I did not mean only the British population but the world. It's just as bad in America. The massive protest comment was directed at the UK because that's where the news story takes place. Probably most of the world's countries don't want to deal with mental health.
I think the solution would be to have more spaces in hospitals. Putting someone like that in a prison would likely be illegal in the U.S.. they would overfill a hospital first but only because of possible lawsuits.
I admit that I word things poorly very often.
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Trapping my dog's tail in the door, cutting off the tip and a bit of the last tailbone and de-gloving about an inch of his tail. He's got to go for an operation on Monday and have at least another two inches of bone removed and a flap of skin sewn over it. I'm absolutely gutted - I feel really awful about doing that (albeit accidentally) to such a loving and loyal friend.
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cops stopping people protesting against the real criminals
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That video of Eric Garner being murdered by the cops and the grand jury verdict. I could sort of understand the Ferguson situation as there was actual fighting but there was no clear physical resistance with Garner.
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Trapping my dog's tail in the door, cutting off the tip and a bit of the last tailbone and de-gloving about an inch of his tail. He's got to go for an operation on Monday and have at least another two inches of bone removed and a flap of skin sewn over it. I'm absolutely gutted - I feel really awful about doing that (albeit accidentally) to such a loving and loyal friend.
That's sad Jack.
Just remind yourself you have enriched his life with your love and friendship, and accidents do happen.
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OK, as I've said before, I'm a huge Manic Street Peachers fan... they're currently doing four dates in smallish venues playing their classic 'Holy Bible' album... sold out in a heartbeat. A few new dates announced for next year... demand is bound to be high...
So why the **** are these dates being put on sale on a ******* FRIDAY??? When most of the fans are at work / college / whatever and can't get to a laptop? The only people who will benefit are those who will stick 'em straight on Ebay or those ******* resale websites! Yes, there are will doubtlessly be hugely overpriced tickets available for people with money to burn... I ain't one of them and I've been a Manics fan for well over 20 years, back from when everyone thought they were a dodgy Clash knock-off band (but I still loved 'em) and, once again I will surely miss out... >:(
At least if you put those tickets on sale on a Saturday, there's more of a fighting chance for the TRUE fans!!!!
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That's sad Jack.
Just remind yourself you have enriched his life with your love and friendship, and accidents do happen.
Thanks Shush. He's pretty much fine now; his tail is a bit shorter but he's back home after his operation yesterday and he's cheerful enough other than having to deal with having to wear a huge flowerpot on his head until at least Thursday next week.
I still feel awful about it, but he has appeared to have forgiven me.
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I doubt he'll even notice by the time his lampshade is off. Dogs are very resilient. Like when you see three legged dogs. They are just as happy and active, they just get on with it.
For some reason I have seen a few three legged dogs around where I live. Not many three legged people though :-\
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The fact that when you get some wind n rain as we have done every winter, its now a " weather bomb"
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That my job has me scheduled for 8 straight days before being off. After telling them that i want no more than 5 in a row. And to think in some " more civilized" countries this would be illegal.
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Get ready - I need a rant and an offload Ha! I apologise in advance and there may well be some rather choice language, now I've done trying to save the world today I gotta get rid of this ;D ;D ..........................
What pisses me off ? My ******* Aunt that's what. >:( >:( >:( Her refusal to accept things and use my name even just the one ******* time has become a schism and in our tiny family that's a bit of a Grand Canyon. I've played Happy Families for nearly 2 ******* years with the cow and I've given and given and tolerated how she is with me as much as I can. Despite a face to face 1-2-1 round her's tonight she refuses to budge and will not accept me as who I am am and use my name even just once alone together with me. Now this isn't an emotional nightmare for me at all because to be brutal, emotionally she's been **** all to me for 18 months. Thing is it's pulling my Mum apart and now my boy has had enough of it all and I think he's be about to cut her out too - our talk last night was the only reason I went to see her today: he can't accept that he deals with but she won't. It seems to all be going a bit thermo-nuclear ;D . All because she's a selfish, self-righteous, self-centred, superior old witch who wouldn't think to consider anyone else in the family at all.
Just re-read what I've written up there and oh yes that does the job !!!! I read it and laughed - she's the one who loses - she can't split my Son, Mum, Dad & Brother away from me so once the waves have settled down what do I lose? Ha! **** All.
Thanks for being there y'all :-* :-* :-* :-*
Today Is A Good Day - Truth :)
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Ha! My grandmother practically disowned me for just having long hair! :D
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Ha! My grandmother practically disowned me for just having long hair! :D
Awesome ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Toothache... you are an awful thing... >:(
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Toothache... you are an awful thing... >:(
Pisser -never seems to be any other answer but Dentist :( :-*
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You're aunt is a fool to herself Anna. You are good fun to be with. She is missing out ;)
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Totally agree with shush. Yeah your an excellent person to be with. I really enjoyed the few hours that we spent together.
So yeah Fck her if she can't that your finally happy and at one with yourself then its her loss. At least you have the backing of the rest of your family. Me im very proud to be mate and always will be.
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Anna, totally agree with the other peeps on here, her problem not yours; **** her.
Cheers
jc
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Thanks for your comments guys - they're lovely :-*
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Any of you UK folks use BT Internet? OK, they're pissing me off right now... when I go on certain, perfectly innocent sites (Empire magazine, Trip Advisor etc...) they're insisting I sign up to some Parental Control bullshit... and if I don't, I just get thrown of those sites...
I'm not a ******* parent! There's no fucker going on those sites but me! I pay (expensively) for unlimited broadband! I'm not going on, I dunno, Slovakian porn sites or anything! I just want to use perfectly legal websites!
I'm tied into a contract until early next year but the moment I do, I'm out of BT. I'd advise any of you lot, thinking about going with BT, to give them a bloody big miss. Here ends the rant.
>:(
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BT?
Useless shower of................ Tried switching to them once apparently was a really good deal yeah right....ended up disconnected for couple of weeks , impossible to sort out, luckily Virgin rang me to try and get me back 8)
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And also incredibly expensive compared to say Virgin. The other half is stuck with them as theyre the only ones in the sticks.
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The fact that my job has decided to work me until sometime in 2015. No days off until then. I just saw the schedule and i don't know when in 2015 it will be even. I know being a chef means working strange hours but at least give me a day off . Plus I just got off of two double shifts in a row. Now it's late and i have to come in at 8 in the damn morning. I knew i was working the day before and after but not the 25th. Christ, when i do get off, all i will do is sleep.
I have not bought food in my home for two weeks because i am so tired on my off time. I have to eat shit unhealthy meals. I don't have time to do anything at all. I basically am forced to survive off of little sleep and a lot of espresso or energy drinks. I have told them that i need a break but they don't care. IT's perfectly okay to just exploit workers as long as they get paid. Well, sorry, i don't want to do 70-80 hours any more. Plus i am very petite but end up lifting things that are over half of my weight from shelves over my head. It is just not safe.
Plus when i speak up, the manger says something like "Man up" or "this is why women should not work in a man's field". I nearly cried when he shortened my break between shifts from 2 hours to 30 minutes yesterday. I was so angry. But if i did the would say its "A typical female" trait and i can't appear weak there.
I want out of this industry. I can drive a truck across country and make 2.5 times more than being a chef. Plus get an actual retirement plan meaning not working until death. oh and off time because nearly every career in kinder to workers than being a chef. I wish the customers would just stop eating so we can get a break.
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just in case
http://youtu.be/1RJPaj97H24 (http://youtu.be/1RJPaj97H24)
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OK, just flicking through the TV channels, found a Christmas Eve church concert... fine, I respect religion... until they start droning on, like sheep, about 'pray for us sinners' over and over again...
These are the least 'sinners'-like people ever, yet they look humbled and so worried about any 'sins' they might have commited... which I seriously doubt they ever did...
**** off, religion, you're preying on the nervous minds of the meek! Aren't they supposed to inherit the earth? Well, they won't if you're making them feel like sad and pathetic cnuts!
???
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**** off, religion, you're preying on the nervous minds of the meek! Aren't they supposed to inherit the earth? Well, they won't if you're making them feel like sad and pathetic cnuts!
Go for it Ray, Go !!!!
Couldn't agree more :) Sin? What a load of old bollox that is ;D The only Sin there is, is to cause hurt. As for the rest of all that mumbo-jumbo, just there to keep us in our place.
Merry Christmas ;D ;D ;D
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Christmas pisses me off today.
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**** off, religion, you're preying on the nervous minds of the meek! Aren't they supposed to inherit the earth? Well, they won't if you're making them feel like sad and pathetic cnuts!
Go for it Ray, Go !!!!
Couldn't agree more :) Sin? What a load of old bollox that is ;D The only Sin there is, is to cause hurt. As for the rest of all that mumbo-jumbo, just there to keep us in our place.
Merry Christmas ;D ;D ;D
The only true "sin" one can commit is to miss out on the experience and potential pleasure of Life for the sake of following the rules someone made up to follow a religion.
That said, I wish all my forum friends a happy, and hopefully relaxing Mass-of-Christ day.
Rock on :D
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Oh, was quite ready for a day of happy over-indulgence today, food in the fridge ready to be cooked up etc... then got a tickle in the throat when I awoke, turned into a full blown headache / sweating / exhausted / mild nausea thing by 2pm. Feeling a bit rough right now...
**** it, it's Christmas. The Jack Daniels bottle is open, the movies are being watched and there's a Chicken Madras bring heated up even as we speak... you want to make me feel bad, mild Winter bug? Gonna take you on, mofo! Here starteth the war! And you survive the onslaught of what I'm shoving into my body, then you've earned the right to make me sick!
Let's see what you're made of, bee-yatch! ;D
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OK, fuming a bit... my Grandad was awarded an MBE for services during World War 2 that he was forever too modest to talk about... suffice to say, the Royal British Legion named their walk-in centre in Crewe after him... yet a silly cnut like James Corden gets a higher honour like an OBE just for doing some silly shit on TV?
******* livid right now... >:(
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Hear you there fella, seems you get an "honour" just for being an allright sort of affable chap......
Wait 'till they give that ****** Walliams something - you'll gear me kick off from up there! Proper cnut that bloke.
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Hello! an absolutely drunk Ldopas tonight. People, read your posts. Do me a favour, love you all, go look in a mirror. You are all very clever people, massively. cleverer than average, stop , moaning achieve.
Ok, the flak from Anna and Master Ray will be massive, but I will ne back tomorrow!!! ;)
Idpas, I'll have some of what you're drinking (me pissed greatly as well...)....
;D
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Thanks Ray.......................................mt dad got an OBE for services to the construction industry a proud tradition our family is still in......... he too when I was a kid as pissed off at others who got it....so I feel your pai!
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Hello! an absolutely drunk Ldopas tonight. People, read your posts. Do me a favour, love you all, go look in a mirror. You are all very clever people, massively. cleverer than average, stop , moaning achieve.
Ok, the flak from Anna and Master Ray will be massive, but I will ne back tomorrow!!! ;)
Idpas, I'll have some of what you're drinking (me pissed greatly as well...)....
;D
Not sure what on earth went on here but can we do it again tonight and can I have some of your drink please ldopas (hope you head is ok ;D
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Bloody stinking cold... my sneezes are so violent that my nose is bleeding a bit and my ribs and stomach ache from all the coughing...
Seriously, you could wallpaper a whole room with the gunge that's coming out of my nose right now...
:(
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Sounds like a bad 'un M/Ray :(
At least you will have an excuse for not going out tomorrow night. Despite the mass of remedies on the market, the only thing I ever found to help a bad cold is something 40% strong. A few J/D's will help open up your pipes
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Agreed, mate! Got hard liquor and a Chicken Madras lined up for tomorrow... it genuinely works, doesn't it? And if it doesn't then **** it, fair play to the germs, if they can survive that onslaught, they deserve the right to make me ill!
The hard liquor also works for toothache, BTW... ;)
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Dude you need to add the following elements into your post curry cold elimination strategy:
Step 1 - To the 40% spirit of choice add honey and freshly squeezed lemon juice, warm it up a little bit. Drink at leisure while you prepare steps 2 & 3.
Step 2 - run the hottest bath you can physically stand to the point where it takes you 5 minutes to slowly lower yourself into the volcano. Bubbles, smellies, oils of choice. But keep one hand utterly dry.
Step 3 - Use that dry hand to smoke the rather strong spliff that like Blue Peter you prepared earlier. This will enable you to stay in that volcano of a bath for as long as is humanly possible.
Step 4 - Go to bed for as long as you can.
Honestly, if I've got a cold as opposed to proper flu those steps always make sure I don't lose a day's pay. :-*
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My cold much better now... cheers, guys...
OK, trying to post Youtube stuff in response to other messages... constantly getting an 'error has occured' message... >:(
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Hello! an absolutely drunk Ldopas tonight. People, read your posts. Do me a favour, love you all, go look in a mirror. You are all very clever people, massively. cleverer than average, stop , moaning achieve.
Ok, the flak from Anna and Master Ray will be massive, but I will ne back tomorrow!!! ;)
Idpas, I'll have some of what you're drinking (me pissed greatly as well...)....
;D
Not sure what on earth went on here but can we do it again tonight and can I have some of your drink please ldopas (hope you head is ok ;D
Any time you want a beer (or 29) in Manchester I'm your Man! I was a lot pissed...like I am to tonight. Xmas work is low at Xmas,.... however from next week I haven't a day off till July. :-)
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Well if I'm ever in Manchester - be afraid ;)
July ? ? ? Dude you need to kick back once in a while :o
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OK, walking around barefoot in your home is fine, but your little toe meets a hard corner of a wardrobe or table or something similar... >:(
Oh, the pain!
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OK, walking around barefoot in your home is fine, but your little toe meets a hard corner of a wardrobe or table or something similar... >:(
Oh, the pain!
Shoulda' gone to Specsavers yer daft bugger :P
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The world's gone mad. It all seems so divided everywhere; 11/9, EU, rising of extreme rightwing, Russia/Ukraine, cold war coming back...all of this. I haven't even counted times how often I think for a while if I could live somewhere far away of the shit you could read everyday from the newspapers. Get me out. To island. It's even not enough now to live in the midst of deep forests. Somewhere I could say I'm (more) happy to be here.
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2 things at the moment
1:The atrocity in Paris and the general threat around the world
2:Threads on here started by Space
I don't need to say anymore on either
Cheers
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2 things at the moment
1:The atrocity in Paris and the general threat around the world
2:Threads on here started by Space
I don't need to say anymore on either
Cheers
number one, can't agree more...
number two, I have to say (with no disrespect to yourself) that I'm quite liking having someone with a divergent opinion on The Forum... keeps the posts going and the blood flowing!
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2 things at the moment
1:The atrocity in Paris and the general threat around the world
2:Threads on here started by Space
I don't need to say anymore on either
Cheers
number one, can't agree more...
number two, I have to say (with no disrespect to yourself) that I'm quite liking having someone with a divergent opinion on The Forum... keeps the posts going and the blood flowing!
:(
I just wander if it's for real or just a wind up as they seemed to backtrack somewhat in the last thread ;D
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number two, I have to say (with no disrespect to yourself) that I'm quite liking having someone with a divergent opinion on The Forum... keeps the posts going and the blood flowing!
I agree with you on this. Maybe we should work this out in some way? I have to say, before seeing NMA or Justin live for the first time 15 years ago; I tended to like most the early albums too - although I had been to NMA since the start of ninetites.
He didn't mean anything bad really. At times we are way too vulnerable to this kind of issues. That might be due to trolls here in earlier time.
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I agree. I enjoyed the banter with Space this week. At the end of the day, he is entitled to his own opinion, he only really rubbed people up the wrong way by stating his opinion as fact. He thinks a lot of the early albums, the Stuart Morrow period, and in that, we have something in common.
But, having listened to all of "High" on the way home from work today, I feel sorry for him for not liking later material. An absolute masterpiece of an album :)
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He didn't mean anything bad really. At times we are way too vulnerable to this kind of issues. That might be due to trolls here in earlier time.
Funny, I've been remembering the name Mark Stevens lately. I hope you're right Rusco that there has been no intent to provoke. I also acknowledge that I'm particularly sensitive to any perceived sense of nastiness for the sake of it - especially if an anti-hormone jab is running out ;D But frankly I I'm struggling a bit here with what I read. It may very well be a cultural difference and because this place is virtual rather than real we don't pick up on the humanity of interaction but I'm hearing insulting language. I might have been over zealous in my responses in other threads but that's because I feel passion and I did give a graphic example of why I'm feeling a bit uncomfortable. I'd really like to have got this totally wrong but I haven't read anything to tell me I have.
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i've been awol for a while
what thread?
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allright, here my piss off- list ;)
- at first arrogant people
- ignorance what happens around you, i mean if somebody eats REALLY shit
- people don't move if they are standing in the middle of your way/ screaming loud at the phone like the are alone at the world/ ruthless bicycle- riders on pedestrian ways, ect.
- idiots telling me what to do, but does'nt have a glue from my life
- people just living for making money, cheating everybody (99% of the traders and workmen here)
- cold weather
apropos, because of the last point i stop writing, cold here, need a coffee :)
wonderful weekend to all!
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I'm pissed off because I lost my temper tonight on this Forum.... I try so hard to be a level-tempered and humorous kind of fellow... but a certain person wound me up... >:(
**** it, I'm not apologising.
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ray
you should never have to apologise here mate
shit happens
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Complete agree Heno. On a free forum, say as you feel - or be false
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Strange days here on the board Im feeling sorry about it cant find the right words ....Im sorry
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Well. Having only just caught up on the to-doings and kerfuffle, Im rather pissed off. On the plus, both my footie teams won. Damn you internet for ruining my life *shakes fist at virtuality and cracks open a zoider.
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Religious Extremists. Doesn't matter if it's Islamic jihadists, Homophobic Christian hate groups or Zionists hypocrites. They are all disgusting, vile, monsters. May the burn in non-existent hell.
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Vladimir Putin banning minority groups of people from driving and saying its for safety reasons
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Vladimir Putin banning minority groups of people from driving and saying its for safety reasons
In fairness if I'm late for work he's probably got a point ;D
Not really a joke for my Sisters & Brothers in Russia though. Putin and his cronies seem to be systematically making life harder and nastier for them at every opportunity, I fear for what lays ahead.
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Uh, I've been working outside last couple of days and haven't followed the forum so closely. But today I just realised what just happened here. In a name of Lemmy's holy warts... :o
Funny, I've been remembering the name Mark Stevens lately. I hope you're right Rusco that there has been no intent to provoke.
Ok I was wrong I see. You know, at first my intent there was something about how welcoming newbies or something. Although I didn't like the insults in a previous version of the thread and showed it, I'm also ready to shake hands after that. But when I realized the thread was a new version and saw the "list"... Oh boy...
So let's move on.
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The UK and other countries kissing the ring of Saudi Arabia to hell with human rights when they have money and oil
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The UK and other countries kissing the ring of Saudi Arabia to hell with human rights when they have money and oil
Saudi Arabia is the most powerful country on Earth. They ask us to jump, we say 'how high'. They pull their funds out of the western world, the rest of us turn into a ******* Mad Max movie. Thanks to oil.
Damn, why can't the western world start putting money into 'alternative fuels' so we can negate the need for oil and tell them to **** off once and for all?
Oh yeah, that's right, because a tiny minority of Western cnuts who have BIG shares in the oil companies (and God forbid we should stop people who already have more money than they could EVER spend from making MORE money) wouldn't like it very much...
Bow down, plebs.
>:(
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with you on this
a disgrace that anyone pays this despot respect
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After what happened today in Cairo i would like to dedicate this to the Egyptian authorities
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BkkOQjK71Ss
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I'm off work because I was in a car crash last Monday.
I'm in a lot of pain.
I only owned the car for 24 hours.
It's been written off.
I bought it from my grieving aunite as her husband had died that week.
It was his funeral yesterday and I couldn't go.
>:(
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Wowzer,
sorry to hear that wezzy. I remember you said a week or two ago the other car broke down. This one didn't last very long !!
You need to play "No pain" and try to believe it. Hope you get better soon.
If you are off work, I hope you are going to return to bringing this forum some much needed calm and wisdom :)
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Wisdom !?
I doubt it very much !
;D
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Hope you're ok Wezzy.
Cheers
jc
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Wisdom !?
I doubt it very much !
;D
OK, I'll settle for the calm. Sod knows its needed round here at the mo'
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that what we are all here for witch. the thread serves a purpose if you can share these things
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Thxs Heno thats all for today Im off :)
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next appointment tomorrow evening at 8:30pm. we'll have the couch warm and the pencil sharpened. have a nice day!!
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When researching travel destinations, I learned that in much of the world women still have along way to go as do homosexuals. Apparently harassment is accepted if it is done to a female. especially one with lighter hair and skin. And even in a more liberal Arab countries like UAE being publicly homosexual is illegal. It could result in rape, stoning or death. .... And this is seen as one of the most civilized countries in the middle east. No, it's inhumane and denies basic human rights.
It's wealthy due to oil money, not ethical or civilized.
I can not believe this is still how it is in 2015. It makes me wish to be born male.
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Saudi Arabia is the most powerful country on Earth. They ask us to jump, we say 'how high'. They pull their funds out of the western world, the rest of us turn into a ******* Mad Max movie. Thanks to oil.
Damn, why can't the western world start putting money into 'alternative fuels' so we can negate the need for oil and tell them to **** off once and for all?
Oh yeah, that's right, because a tiny minority of Western cnuts who have BIG shares in the oil companies (and God forbid we should stop people who already have more money than they could EVER spend from making MORE money) wouldn't like it very much...
Bow down, plebs.
>:(
Completely agree. Most areas of the world where our energy comes from are volatile, let me add Russia to that list as well as Iraq.
Problem is, what alternatives?
Renewables like wind, that is stopped by landowners and nimbys plus is expensive, nuclear which is campaigned against by the Greens et al, Fracking which is picketed at every turn. The French just build nuclear and support it with other energies, the Germans sensibly have gone back to coal as part of the mix (which wont happen here as naughty coal is "dirty"). Our energy is a political football kicked back between the left and right, in my opinion self reliance and pragmatism are a millions light years away from the discussion.
So we need to start making our minds up very fast or some very nasty people including the Saudis will turn it off, or make us beg. I'm not happy with either option!!!!!!
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When researching travel destinations, I learned that in much of the world women still have along way to go as do homosexuals. Apparently harassment is accepted if it is done to a female. especially one with lighter hair and skin. And even in a more liberal Arab countries like UAE being publicly homosexual is illegal. It could result in rape, stoning or death. .... And this is seen as one of the most civilized countries in the middle east. No, it's inhumane and denies basic human rights.
It's wealthy due to oil money, not ethical or civilized.
I can not believe this is still how it is in 2015. It makes me wish to be born male.
Dont just pick Arab countries, being gay for example is illegal in 76, yes 76 countries in the world. If we take countries where women are very much second class there are also many; India, Pakistan, Chad, Haiti, Egypt, Nepal, Cambodia, Papua New Guinea and many many more. Its disgusting and wrong.
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So we need to start making our minds up very fast
Quite, but allowing for my cynicism there are 2 problems.
1 - Too many vested financial interests with too much to lose and too much influence.
2 - The required change, cost and long term planning we need to start NOW means that no political party will have the balls to tackle this issue head on in a pragmatic way. To turn round to the electorate and say this is what we have to do would mean political suicide and so we will just continue to fart about tinkering at the edges pretending to do something until..................... oops, why have the lights gone out ???
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Those ******* ISIS pricks
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Still off work.
I wonna go, but I know I'm not well enough to have those kids bouncing about all around me.
:(
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Still off work.
I wonna go, but I know I'm not well enough to have those kids bouncing about all around me.
:(
If I was off work, I would be mentioning it in "whatever makes you happy" ::)
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Still off work.
I wonna go, but I know I'm not well enough to have those kids bouncing about all around me.
:(
If I was off work, I would be mentioning it in "whatever makes you happy" ::)
Hehhee !
Waiting for the Dr to phone me.
I've managed to pick up a real rattler of a cough now.
:(
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Sounds like you need to cut back on the cigars. ;D
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My job and the physical pain that it causes my entire body.
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OK, a total 'first world problem' but... I lost my mobile phone! Can't remember where I last put it down... and I can't even phone it from my landline because it was on silent because I have to have it quiet at work...
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OK, a total 'first world problem' but... I lost my mobile phone! Can't remember where I last put it down... and I can't even phone it from my landline because it was on silent because I have to have it quiet at work...
::)
I have done that many times. Accept I have no landline only a mobile phone. Then when you find it, it's often in the most obvious place. Then you think "How ever did I manage to do something so carless?" .
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Immigrants dying in the sea as poisoned fishes, crimes against palestinians committed every ******* day but no one giving a shit. I mean no one with the power of changing things on the ground....
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Administration and booking fees on concert tickets
I'm off to see Paul Weller in Scunthorpe on 17th March
Ticket price £38
Cost for 2 = £92.81 including admin fees (£5.13 per ticket) and postage (£6.55)
What admin fees, I booked them personally online on pre sale.
Postage at that extortionate price!!!
I suppose we put up with it if we want to go to these gigs.
Still boils my piss though especially when I ordered 6 tickets for the upcoming NMA Wakefield gig at £20 each
Payment handling fee was 6p per ticket, yes only 6pence!!
So if a small venue can do it like that why the f**k do large venues and ticket agencies see the need to rip us off.
Should be outlawed.
Rant over
Off t' bed now just got in from a night shift :) :)
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Today I saw two different cars through trash out of their windows and nobody seemed to care. I honked my horn to tell them that I saw it and they gave me the middle finger. But what could i expect they had "I am not racist, I don't like Obama's white half either" sticker now their care. Sadly those seem to be getting ever so popular in this area that is 200 years behind most of the world.
I wish we would be like Singapore and fined them drastically for that.
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I wish we would be like Singapore and fined them drastically for that.
For throwing rubbish or being an arsehole ? ;D ;D
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OK, I'm sure I've said this before... and this is NOT aimed at anyone I communicate with on this Forum...
... but 'friends' who get in touch when they're feeling low, knowing that you'll be all 'nice' and shit, a shoulder to cry on and everything... and you do your best to fulfil the whole 'friend' thing... and then, when everything is fine with them, they can't be arsed anymore and just blank you via whatever avenue you communicated with them in the first place... :-[
Quite frankly, I'm sort of agreeing with Slipknot when they said 'People = Shit'...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6ZtHrWiSAk
Nah, just joking, but so wound up right now... >:(
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pisses me off when people feel they can judge others when they don't even know the circumstances
we have to look before the consequence
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... but 'friends' who get in touch when they're feeling low, knowing that you'll be all 'nice' and shit, a shoulder to cry on and everything... and you do your best to fulfil the whole 'friend' thing... and then, when everything is fine with them, they can't be arsed anymore and just blank you
There's a phrase for people like that:
"Blood sucking mother fucker Vampire Leeches"
And those people you burn out.
:-*
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we have to look before the consequence
You should have popped that in positive quotes
:-*
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yes mam
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OK, a total 'first world problem' but... I lost my mobile phone! Can't remember where I last put it down... and I can't even phone it from my landline because it was on silent because I have to have it quiet at work...
::)
Um, just in case you were all losing sleep over this... I found my phone.
;D
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in years to come people will say "Um, just in case you were all losing sleep over this... ..my phone found me.
;D"
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in years to come people will say "Um, just in case you were all losing sleep over this... ..my phone found me.
;D"
;D ;D ;D ;D
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ai enabled phones will be distraught because they lost their humans. their human tariff will include options to insure the human against cases of theft, accidental damage, and screen scratches.
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Voice recognition technology
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=sAz_UvnUeuU
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brilliant
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Today I got so pissed of that my I could have sworn my blood pressure shot to the roof.
At work, we are being worked to death. Then I have one moment where I don't pay perfect attention and my co-worker uses it to his advantage. He told me in front of everyone that I was cleaning in a stupid way. He subjected me to public humiliation. They he went in to more detail about it.
Honestly, I can't focus on many things. I had even taken adderall that day so my focus was better and it's still not good enough. Then he says that I always make excuses. Well, how is telling my manager that i won't lift 3/4 my weight over my head because last time it hurt my entire body?
I am so tired of this country treating workers one step above slaves. All i can do is sleep on my off days. My co-worker walked out yesterday and I may follow. If you treat me like a piece of shit, Why should I give a notice when i leave? They can abuse some other poor worker, I (and most) others are done.
Why can't we have unions? The Germans and French go on strike to get less than 40 hours a week and more than a living wage. Americans don't go on strike if they are forced into 40 hours plus 30 overtime and only make enough to live slightly over poverty. If that even. For one of the most "so-called" developed nations in the world, they certainly treat their worker's like dirt.
I am tired of working for a company who does not care if their employees live or die. Why do I have to be cursed with being born in a country 100 years behind on human rights?
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Voice recognition technology
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=sAz_UvnUeuU
Class - ;D ;D
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The Scottish government banning e cigs from hospital grounds, whilst I'm not planning on visiting a hospital anytime soon if there is one time in your life your going to need a vape it's before or leaving a hospital. Whilst i agree that there is certain situations that you shouldn't vape surely they are all indoors or on a bus etc. Freedom lol. !
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E-cigs? Damn their evil water vapour!
****, I hope those same hospitals don't have kettles... that shit's lethal!
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FREEDOM !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sorry I don't have any blue or white face paint so you'll have to imagine.
:P :-*
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Having to clean the oven, this is surely the worst housework task by far, managed to take the grill tray, shelves etc into work and use the large sink and degreaser there was still a nasty job One tip for anyone else is use a scraper (diy wallpaper type) to help with the burnt on stuff Gawd I'm turning into a stepford wife help ! lol
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Cleaning your oven? Pah, all that grungy grease stuff just adds to the flavour!
;)
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Yeah sadly it needs to be done Wonder what my old crusty mates from the Hackney hell crew would think lol
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OK... rearranging your whole weekend around a big meet this afternoon with old friends... that gets fucked off at the last minute when it's too late to arrange new plans with the people you had originally planned to meet...
>:(
I'm starting to think that I should reconsider the people who I regard as 'friends'...
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Yea, I know the feeling. Sometimes it feels like others arrange my time, not me. Then you really have to set the things up your own way, regardless what others think about it. Generic and family's always the worst with this.
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OK... really fuming right now.
My new job was supposed to be a temp thing... not an awful job, working with nice people, kinda dull but, heck, it's a job... things are pretty bad in the UK right now....
It's about £600 a month less than I was making when I worked for the NHS, but I was promised that after three / four months I'd get a proper contract with a big raise...
Yup, today I got a big meet with the big boss and, apparently, 'things have changed with the company' and I'm going onto another long term temp contract with the same shit money...
Jeez, I'm really struggling for money right now, was relying on that big raise, now I gotta keep on scrabbling around for spare cash?
>:( >:( >:(
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Oh, sounds not nice, Ray.
Btw, is there some limit in UK law how many times the employeers can renew a fixed-term contract? ???
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Nope.
There is something in the UK called 'zero hours contracts'... don't get me started on that ******* bullshit.
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Sorry to hear that dude :-*
Wish there was something cuddly and trite to say but its just a fucker. And I'm sorry to say that because it can be done, it will be done: Why should you have the money when some corporation can have it? I think you're being totally unreasonable and selfish to expect what you were owed. Uppity little ******* upstart aren't you? I mean, if you don't want the job then move along sunshine because there's another unit of production just outside waiting to take your place. And what? Oh, you're a single white adult English male with no kids? Well the State ain't giving you no help mate so without this job - you're fucked. So zip that mouth of yours Raymond and get back in the box that we keep you in.
;D ;D ;D ;D
Thought I'd show a bit of solidarity and have a rant on your behalf.
Feeling for ya' Honey :-*
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Bad news M/Ray. There is always a bean counter somewhere looking for ways to save the company money to further their own lot and sod everyone else. >:(
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As rage against the machine said We gotta take the power back n also some of those at workforces are the same that burn crosses.
Sorry to hear that you got Fckd over dude by some couldn't give a toss business man so he can an extra few quid
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The fact that someone thinks everything is okay in the world simply because the UK doesn't have very amny car accidents and deaths by terrorism. That somehow makes it okay that people are being tortured and murdered elsewhere.
And Ray that sounds really rough. :(
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The fact that someone thinks everything is okay in the world simply because the UK doesn't have very amny car accidents and deaths by terrorism. That somehow makes it okay that people are being tortured and murdered elsewhere.
I do not think that is fair. Idopas chose to put a positive spin on a negative topic. What's wrong with that. Get as sad or as angry as you like with the state of the World, its not going to change it either way. He did not say everything was OK in the world for him as long as things remained safe in the UK. You are putting words in his mouth that do not belong there.
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new one... today I was waiting for the traffic lights to change at the junction at the end of my street... some girl, about 12, glued to her smartphone, walks out in front of a speeding car about to turn into our street, utterly oblivious... just in time, I grab her shoulder and pull her back, literally a second before she would have been run over... said 'Woah, careful there, luv...'
Good old me, eh? Nice guy and all. What did I get in return..?
'FOOK OFF! FOOKIN' ****! FOOKING DON'T TOUCH ME! FOOKING ****!' (I think you can fill in the ***'s...) ::)
Two questions... is it wrong of me that I wish that I hadn't have bothered? And when the hell did parents in this country stop teaching their kids some ******* MANNERS?
???
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You definitely did the right thing ray, maybe the ungrateful little cow will now realize what you did. You may have saved her life if not a long stay in hospital
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You may have saved her life if not a long stay in hospital
Excatly! You did the only right thing a man could do. You should not care what she replied to you that time. Maybe she will remember it later on strangely always when she's crossing the lights and she realises why.
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Yeah, I know... I'd never allow a kiddie to come to harm... but, jeez, why are the little fuckers so rude nowadays? >:(
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because adults are ******* dicks to be honest
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The whole Jeremy Clarkson thing right now... it's a proven thing that he threw a hissy fit because 'he couldn't get a steak for dinner' ::) and then punched someone... this after his arrogant, stupid, often racist bullshit in the past... and yet over 600,000 UK folks were demanding he be kept on the BBC...
If any of us punched someone at work, we'd be slung out on the dole in a heartbeat, no questions asked. So why should this talentless, overpaid wazzock be any different?
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Kinda gonna agree on the Jeremy Clarkson issue Aye he is a total pillock but know what i like top gear n for all his faults there is something likeable about him. I know i shouldn't like him but there you go I've said it n this is coming from someone who doesn't drive and has little interest in cars. Though your probably right n wouldn't disagree if he did get sacked
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Over 600,000 people have signed a petition to keep a prick like Jeremy Clarkson on TV...
A LOT less than that have signed petitions to save the NHS...
::)
Quite frankly, general UK populace, you deserve everything you ******* get.
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agree on the clarkson thing
blokes a dick
a big dick
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Fannys that mess you about on ebay, What's the point PayPal will just take the money back out there account.
Ps this has nothing to do with anybody here past or present its to do with a ecig a bought stress isn't good when you have stopped smoking
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Quite frankly, general UK populace, you deserve everything you ******* get.
Yep - just about says it all really dude ;D
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Right now... athletes foot. A minor medical condition, I know, but so bloody ANNOYING!
I love ice cubes right now.
>:(
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You don't strike me as the athletic type M/R :D
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I think I posted something a while back about how people who ride bikes on the pavements pisses me off...
This afternoon, I nearly got knocked over by some c-word riding, get this, his MOPED on the pavement! And quite fast too! He also had the nerve to give me a dirty look for 'getting in his way'...
>:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(
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Nothing at the moment.
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Over 600,000 people have signed a petition to keep a prick like Jeremy Clarkson on TV...
A LOT less than that have signed petitions to save the NHS...
::)
Quite frankly, general UK populace, you deserve everything you ******* get.
Well is seems now Clarkson is out of work. I hear there is a vacancy now with -- One Direction :-\
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That's another thing that annoys me, these folks like the One Direction fella (who, I hear, quit the band) who chase celebrity and then whine about it when it happens. Now don't get me wrong, I can appreciate how the pressures of extreme fame and constant media attention can be disturbing... photographers following you around, every slip-up you make being in the public eye, your heartaches thrown out as 'entertainment'... I'm not being sarcastic here, it can't be easy!
But then again, people like this are paid VERY handsomely for it, they get to **** their way around the world in the kind of luxury that most of us can only dream about, their every wish is catered for and for... what? Shaking your arse in front of squealing little girls for an hour or two?
Make these total asshats work in a grim factory or call centre for a year, making dreadful money and being treated like shit from people who probably have even less talent than they do, as many people their age are forced to do because of lack of other options... I guarantee that they'll be BEGGING to be famous again!
::)
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Ahem.............
Dude, think you are being a little unfair here.
To be clear I don't know any details about this other than the headlines - this young man lives in a world I wilfully remain in ignorance of - but I understand that he suffers from an illness that has meant he has had to give up work.
He is not just feeling a little bit sad he is suffering from a clinical condition. A condition that just like any other can strike any of us regardless of who/what we are or how "good" our life is - just ask Robin Williams
Ray - go have a listen to Depeche Mode: Walking In My Shoes
True for me, you and him.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrC_yuzO-Ss
>:(
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Anna... I will admit I scanned the headlines so if I missed that bit about the 1D fella having a serious illness then that's bad... although if its not true and his record company have put it out to excuse his situation, then that's bad to the power of ten... I wouldn't put it past the likes of them.
I'm just sick of these bloody 'slebs' throwing out mental health issues as excuses for their shitty behaviour... you know the likes of me and you know better.
???
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Sorry chaps, wish I hadn't mentioned 1D now :-X
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Prefer Union J meself :)
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most cops I meet and their attitude
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Worst Sunday lunch ever. Me and my Mum and her husband of 20 years (who I haven't always gotten along with, but things have been fine over the last few years), having a nice time of it and the conversation turns to politics... now I'm a bit of a leftie and he's a devout Tory... OK. I just wasn't expecting him to suddenly start shouting personal abuse, totally out of the blue, about what a 'failure' I am, just because I expressed views about the NHS and how they laid me off and how it looks bad if the bloody Tories get in again... :-[
This is a man I had a lot of respect for, but after today... nope. The only that stopped me escalating things was how upset me Mum was about the two of us shouting at each other... :'(
******* family stuff. Still upset. :-[
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Pissing in bottles is pissing me off !
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Loosing a hour sleep yesterday
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Loosing a hour sleep yesterday
And the forum an hour out of sync for another six months !!
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Pissing in bottles is pissing me off !
Do you then throw them out your car window ? think they call that "lorry drivers shandy" ;D
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Pissing in bottles is pissing me off !
Trying shitting into a small receptacle, as I did last time I was in hospital. Especially when you've eaten a lot of cheese over the last couple of days... that was not a fun moment.
:-[
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I have to have a blood test at midnight. I think that's to check if I'm Goff or not ! ;D
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I have to have a blood test at midnight. I think that's to check if I'm Goff or not ! ;D
Lets just hope that THIS doesn't happen...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgqTTKmiEwo
;D
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The fact that Ray was right about that little arsewipe form No Direction or whatever they are called.
Cynical little fucker does indeed seem to have played the mental illness card as a media spin: new record already released = New Target ;)
Sorry Ray - sometimes I'm a bit too gullible. ::)
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Get your quiver loaded Anna (does that sound rude lol)
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I have to have a blood test at midnight. I think that's to check if I'm Goff or not ! ;D
Lets just hope that THIS doesn't happen...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgqTTKmiEwo
;D
It did and it totally kicked off big styles.
More midnight bloods tonight.
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O2 the bunch of arsehole money grabbing bastards wanting well over £60 to get out my contract even though I've got 6 months left. Number 1 for customer satisfaction my arse, they should spend more time coming
up with decent plans to suit more people instead of shitty adverts with cats pretending to be dugs. Well know what i will scrape the money together just to fck you off. Be more Pol i say and chose 3dom
Ah doesn't a good rant make you feel better
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Back pain.
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Finding a fence panel of mine in the middle of my neighbour's yard this morning >:(
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Seeing some fanny outside today with a t shirt and shorts on , come on to fck its the 2nd of April its Scotland its still fckn freezing - get a grip
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this shitty weather
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Scans showing there is not only a tumor in my head , but something weird on my kidney too.
:(
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Really sorry to hear that Michele, I hope its turns out not to be too serious.
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Cheers .
A lot to get my head around at the moment.
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Really sorry to hear that Michele, I hope its turns out not to be too serious.
Goes for us too.
Anna & Keren
x
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And me witch my thoughts are with you Get well soon
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No post when your waiting on something
Ok everyone deserves a holiday
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Thxs Pol its only a cold and yes I will be recover soon ...all the best for you and yours
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I'm pissed off that my little two year old niece has been diagnosed with a serious eye problem that'll dog her for life... she'll be in thick glasses in a year of two (yeah, that'll get her bullied at school), it's not anything that can be fixed with an operation and it seems that she won't even be able to use contact lenses when she's older...
F u c k you, biology / genetics / fate / God (delete as appropriate, dependant on what you believe in...)
Uncle *** is now determined to do his best for her.
:'(
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I can hear you, Ray. When I was a kid I was bullied because of my voice. It's so damn low, you know.
I appreciate your attitude with that. Let's hope she will be strong against them.
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Violent at home
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Violent at home
Witch, sorry may I ask, who is it?
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Space
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Scot rail
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Finally cathing up with news and hearing about 127 students being killed in Kenya simply for attending a university and not being muslim.
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Thxs Rusco ,
not my family the family from our son girlfriend they like to celebrated the easter days lots of family members come together after a long time :with different opinions thats all :'(
But thxs for asking wish you a nice eve and a good new week ;)
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Changing the tyres.
Always when you do it on autumn / spring it's nearly last week allowed to drive with. I get some pains in my chest with turning the screws, and it's dark + it rains quite often. Aw, waiting the summer. Always waiting... ;)
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Losing my bloody wallet! Seriously, I got in about two hours ago, put it down somewhere, was gonna go to ASDA for a few supplies... can't find the damn thing anywhere!
>:(
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OK, haven't had my live NMA hit since Xmas, so was looking at doing Newcastle next month... cheap hotels still available, ticket price very reasonable so moved a bit of cash around, looks like I can afford it... checked out the train prices...
WTF? Nearly £100 to get to Newcastle? And that is deffo the cheapest (trust me, I've REALLY looked into it)?
Shit, I've flown into Europe and back for less than that!
Looks like I'll have to wait for Nottingham at Xmas...
>:(
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Wow wtf that's disgusting ray. I got a return for £45 don't even need to change train or anything. No expert on trains im travelling with cross country have you tried mega bus etc if that's possible.
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Pol, will keep looking into it... gotta say, I'm a bit adverse to long coach journeys...
Bloody hell, though, I don't exactly live 'out of the way', my home is about 20 minutes away from one of the biggest UK rail exchanges in the country...
I'll keep you posted.
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Hate long bus trips myself would much rather pay the extra for the train but you have to draw the line somewhere.
I'm staying at the station hotel it looks a bit posh hope they let me in lol
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Is this the worldwide NMA board or are kind of Kindergarten?
Please wait one or two days to qoute a reply of this posting, feed yourself (or the birds, cats, dogs, or other people with real food, not words) >:(
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Is this the worldwide NMA board or are kind of Kindergarten?
Please wait one or two days to qoute a reply of this posting, feed yourself (or the birds, cats, dogs, or other people with real food, not words) >:(
Um, say what now? ???
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Is this the worldwide NMA board or are kind of Kindergarten?
Please wait one or two days to qoute a reply of this posting, feed yourself (or the birds, cats, dogs, or other people with real food, not words) >:(
Sorry you feel that way and apologies for any offence caused. But this fella has been spiteful for months and is just having malicious fun so why shouldn't we?
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lets not judge. many of us suffer from illnesses, both physical and mental
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does that make us uncaring?
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or intollerant?
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lets support those who are just as equal as the rest of us
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Is this the worldwide NMA board or are kind of Kindergarten?
Please wait one or two days to qoute a reply of this posting [...]
I think I see what you mean.
Having some pause with answering in general has been a good thing, I think. But it's vice versa: sometimes a quick reply may refresh the posting. But also, I think that the longer time with answering has been a rare and good thing that only few of the forums have. The other option would be that the site either is dead - or we are adult enough to process our thoughts before replying. I really feel it's the latter option of them.
If there's something that the site lacks sometimes it's the humour. We sound too serious, sometimes.
I mean this in a same way as Anna just said.
[...]
But where's Red now?
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even on this "sacred board" as its been described recently... space needs to be given "space" can you not recognise a family member in distress! i urge the family to see to that.
treat him nice. no repercussions for me please. lets face it. a new model army fan having an opinion. shock horror! daring to throw mud in the eyes of blindfolded fans. daring to question the press.
didnt we used to do this?
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OK, saw this earlier..
Bad car smash near my local Asda, two demolished vehicles, plenty of cop cars and a couple of ambulances and blue flashing lights with broken glass and metal scattered everywhere... looked pretty bad :-\
Someone being loaded onto an ambulance, looking bloody and motionless... and there were actually bystanders filming it on their mobile ******* phones!!!
>:(
What in the name of shitting bloody crikey is wrong with these utter CNUTS?
That's someones parent / child / sibling / loved one, quite possibly fighting for their life!
I posted something a couple of days back about how great people were when me Mum had a bad accident recently, but something like this puts me right back into the 'I despair of people nowadays' camp...
:'(
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They should just buy the saw box set or any eli Roth dvd ray and be done with it.
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even on this "sacred board" as its been described recently... space needs to be given "space" can you not recognise a family member in distress! i urge the family to see to that.
treat him nice. no repercussions for me please. lets face it. a new model army fan having an opinion. shock horror! daring to throw mud in the eyes of blindfolded fans. daring to question the press.
didnt we used to do this?
I have no idea what has been happening but I don't see how Space is offending anyone. His album art work was obviously meant to be a joke. I wish we could just get along, You can argue on a less sensitive, kind and uderstanding site such as FB.
What pisses me off is the fact that people can watch cruelity or a horrible crime and say nothing.
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Space posts things that demand a response by any means necessary. Some are offensive or antagonistic. Very few are conductive to the chilled-out, non-trolling, supportive ethos of the Forum I joined and wish I still logged onto most nights.
He gets responses in kind.
What, exactly, is the confusion here?
EDIT - I have rewritten this post because my original one was a bit vague. Sorry.
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No respect .....@ all I wish a very good night ...Im off take good care :)
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Yes more humour needed.
Did you hear about the man who took the heavy shell off his pet snail as he thought it would help it move easier. But unfortunately it made the snail more sluggish? Oh ho! ;)
Look some people post odd things, some I'm sure have issues, some are just arses. But surely the best way is just ignore the comment as if it had not been said in the first place? That is my advice for what it's worth.
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I think always discussing him would only enourage more posts of that nature. However I don't know what he's posted lately. I have been away for a while. No internet at last farm I worked. Now, internet has returned.
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I think always discussing him would only enourage more posts of that nature. However I don't know what he's posted lately. I have been away for a while. No internet at last farm I worked. Now, internet has returned.
Perhaps.
But I don't know whether it's news to everyone, but we have only 4 score and 7 on this lovely blue planet that sits in the darkness of space. So I personally think that every minute spent answering people like him/her or wasting time on things that aren't what we really want to be doing is probably not a good idea!!!!! :)
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OK, back to a trivial 'pisses you off' thing...
Had a haircut today. Damn, those snow-white hairs that used to have the decency to stick to the sides of my head... those bastards are creeping upwards. Only noticible when I get my barber to drag that electric shaver over the back and sides of my skull.
I think I'm gonna look like Father Ted five years from now.
Oh, **** it... at least I didn't get bald, eh? ;)
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Nowt wrong with being bald. Without sounding stereotypical Scottish its saves you a fortune and a lot of hassle. You buy yourself a set of clippers and your sorted. No more shampoo and combs etc. I wouldn't change honestly
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Nowt wrong with being bald. Without sounding stereotypical Scottish its saves you a fortune and a lot of hassle. You buy yourself a set of clippers and your sorted. No more shampoo and combs etc. I wouldn't change honestly
Appreciate that, Pol, but I don't want to go bald because, apparently, I have an very oddly shaped head underneath my hair! All bumpy at the back and shit!
I don't want to go bald and have people point whilst laughing (and children run away screaming!)
:-[
;)
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Lol I'm sure its much the same as anybody elses ray. Gives me a excuse to wear a hat nma woolly for winter and nma baseball for hotter times. I also like my Rammstein beanie had a tool baseball cap but left it on a bus lol
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Appreciate that, Pol, but I don't want to go bald because, apparently, I have an very oddly shaped head underneath my hair! All bumpy at the back and shit!
I don't want to go bald and have people point whilst laughing (and children run away screaming!)
Nah, I think we shouldn't care about such things. Well...it sounds I have the same as you. And now as my beard is grey, eyebrows and eyes dark brown, my bald head along with them seem to give strange misconceptions to some people. You know, with white skin they look darker than they really are.
It's actually strange and scary how some people really seem to believe their first perceptions, or instincts about others outlooks: If I wear some camo trousers and have a grey beard some people instantly think I'm a muslim or something. It's the news you know. All those stereotypical roles where they try to put us into. ???
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I'll challenge you on a BIG NOSE contest! ;D
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You know what they say about a big nose.... big tissues
on rays point sometimes when i out in the nma t shirt and camo combats etc i think some people think I'm into some paramilitary or terrorist group lol
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You know what they say about a big nose.... big tissues
on rays point sometimes when i out in the nma t shirt and camo combats etc i think some people think I'm into some paramilitary or terrorist group lol
Ha! My best mate Dan was in the US last year, wearing an NMA T-shirt and he was accused of being in some kind of pro-gun terrorist group!
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It's the banks.
For sure, if they'll find a way to trick you, they WILL try it. Suckers. Man, there are really people doing their daytime jobs for looking for a way to suck your money and future. Wankers.
But this isn't anything new.
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Myself, I can't seem to do anything right.
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OK,my new job entails attending a course (which I went on today) about child protection... I'm not a social worker or anything but I do admin for those same services... and I did something a similar course during my NHS days...
But dammit, hearing those same horror stories about what was done to little children in this supposedly civilised society... :'(
Those perpetrators deserve nothing more than swinging from a ******* lamp post. No other opinion is valid, end of.
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Pigeons!!!
I have been the project manager for a new bus station and the ******* pigeons are doing my head in.
I go to sleep thinking of them and then wake up thinking of them. I open my inbox to find pigeon related emails and one of things on my snag list is pigeons. I get phone calls each day about pigeons and am now researching how to remove pigeon nests.
The mother fuckers.
Sorry but that is my rant.
Bye
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Get someone in with a hawk or a similar large bird of prey . A place i used to work had a eagle owl to get rid of the seagulls
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The woman who killed a giraffe and posted a picture with a big smile. If she ate it, it would not be as bad but obviously it was all for sport. It's sickening that humans do such things.
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Pigeons!!!
I have been the project manager for a new bus station and the ******* pigeons are doing my head in.
I go to sleep thinking of them and then wake up thinking of them. I open my inbox to find pigeon related emails and one of things on my snag list is pigeons. I get phone calls each day about pigeons and am now researching how to remove pigeon nests.
The mother fuckers.
Sorry but that is my rant.
Bye
Hilarious ;D
Here you go Matt, this is for you ---
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QI71Oy1SbA
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So, my financial situation is a now bit better than it was, so I can now afford to buy an NMA ticket for Nottingham at Christmas...
******* hell, HOW many questions / input info do I have to go through just to buy a ticket? And then still be told I have to ring my bank before I can complete the transaction ?
>:(
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Ear wax. I am blocked again >:(
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The fact that the Dublin airport basically has no food places open and the fact that there is nowhere to sleep at the moment. Also the fact that Ryanair charges for everything even oxygen and schedules 5 in the morning flights meaning hundreds of people sleep in the airport and then there is nowhere for me to sleep.
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The wind has just taken my plastic greenhouse for a trip around the garden.
Hope I can rescue my tomato plants.
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My bloody boiler packing in just when I can't ask my landlady for help because I'm a bit behind with the rent and I'm trying to avoid her...
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At least its not the winter ray Get yourself a cheap heater if you need one Boil kettles to do the dishes etc
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Something else that pissed me off today... started work for my local council a couple of weeks back, if I'd have started one week earlier, I would have been eligible for light election duties... a full days pay plus £250 on top, cash I could really use right now... >:(
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Myself. The fact that i was lost for hours on a bike in The Netherlands.
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My husband made me a gift 10 years ago the evening star necklace from lords of the ring I was wearing this one every day never took it off today Ive realised that all the brillant got lost didnt recognized it >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(
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People on this board who treat you like an idiot because you ask a question about somthing that happened before you were born and taught differently than them.
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People on this board who treat you like an idiot because you ask a question about somthing that happened before you were born and taught differently than them.
Most events happen before you were born. I'm sure you've heard of Moses, Julius Caesar, and Hiroshima.
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People on this board who treat you like an idiot because you ask a question about somthing that happened before you were born and taught differently than them.
Most events happen before you were born. I'm sure you've heard of Moses, Julius Caesar, and Hiroshima. And be fair Amanda, people are not treating you like an idiot, they are honest reactions to quite an inflammatory post that you for some reason cannot see is inflammatory.
So lets put a period on it and move on? :)
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Amanda from what I've seen you have been treated with a great deal of respect. I don't think that anyone else would have got away with making such a post. It was never going to be a good idea. Still i believe that everyone gave you a fair and dignified answer.
I'm gonna ask you to consider what the replies would have been had you posted the same topic on any other uk internet board
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This is not a U.K. site. It's the official NMA board. It's in no way inflammatory. It's an honest post in which only one side is speaking.
Irish people are very nice and am trying to understand why they said such harsh words about the British army and government. They called them murders and told me they murdered the Catholic majority.
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'They told me...' ::)
I could tell you I own a pet unicorn...
It's a passionate issue, with so many divergent factors, why are you so blindly defending just one point of view..?
I'll always stick up for you, friend, you know that, but this isn't doing you any favours, eh?
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Moving on Fly tippers saw a pile of crap dumped at the edge of the woods today while out walking, yes my local council are arseholes and don't make things that easy for people still no excuse but
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amanda, the reason they said that is because it happened. and we probably don't even know the extent of it but fairly sure that a lot of things were an inside job.
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I no longer am taking sides. It's one of those topics that are best discussed in real life.
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weapons war destruction civilians casualties (above all) orpphans children.............etc etc >:(
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Too much stuff to write here down >:(
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Witch, that is what this Forum is here for...
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Immigration laws and the fact that everyone from every country can't move freely. The fact that I have to cheat the system to not live in America.
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Thxs I dont think so not for today Im sorry but thxs for your offer
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Cushings Syndrome.
Pituitary tumour.
Osteoporosis.
Kidney cancer.
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Shit!!
Hugs ...
I googled that some weeks ago after your first postings
I hope there`s hope and you still can follow NMA for many years
Take care
Lotus
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Hugs.
I'm wordless, WW. :-[
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Jeez, WW... wish I was clever enough to think up some words that might make you feel better...
:-[
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Really sorry to hear your news Michele
You know you've got your forum mates if you want to talk
Best wishes you your Son and other arf :-*
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My thoughts and prayers are with you ww
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Very sorry to hear that.
I wish you all the best and hope you have a good support network.
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Love & light to you and yours Wessexy
Anna
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What now seems very trivial. The fact its 2015 and we still can't get fibre optic here, come on its not that small of a place n there is no plans for the near future to do so. Come on bt we are paying the same line rental as everyone else
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Should I stop smoking cigs...? I've had it in mind for some time and I know if I'll try it this time I should end it totally.
I could save money. And now there are definately lot of reasons with us to save it for future. ???
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In a word rusco Yes, not only will you save money you will feel a lot better for it. Even as a ecig smoker i now realize how stinking cigs are , was in a shop today and a woman came in who had just been smoking and you could smell it off her from at least 10 feet away.
So be determined and go for it.
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Deffo Rusco. Go for the e-cigs. Maybe that's hypocritical of me seeing as I'm a 'social smoker' nowadays, but I've gone from being 20-a-day to far less than two packs a week and the e-cigs got me there.
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Of coarse you should give up smoking Rusco. Its never too late, you are never too old to start improving your health. In a few weeks that paska will be out of your blood reducing the risk of heart attack. Like many, in the past I tried and failed to give up several times. With E-cigs, I haven't had a fag now for over 3 years. There are plenty of E-ciggers here to give you advice if you choose to go that way. ;)
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Off course you should give up! You're gonna be a long time dead and its free so why pay to rush it? I used to be the standard packet-a-day smoker for 20 years. Always thought it would be impossible to stop but in the end it was actually easy. You just gotta be in the right frame of mind and see smoking for what it is; an addiction that you don't enjoy anywhere near as much as you think you do. E-cigs work for a lot of people but in the end they weren't for me. I just wanted to stop putting poison into my system in whatever form and they don't stop the craving for nicotine. But different things work for different people.
Haven't had a cigarette/e-cig/patch in over 10 years and never even think about it anymore.
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Body Shaming. Women's body's will never be good enough.
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Decisions at the mo ... I really like our old car too .we are driving a estate diesel car( Renault Megane Grand tour her name is Meggy ( yes to be honest Im a big crazy with cars ...have to admitt and she had done the last years a big and good job for me and my family ( lots of Festivals and NMA Gigs aswell with some great NMA Sticker ;) at the mo the sotty particle makes probs I was driving our car for more then 120 km today Ive tried to dissolving the probs but didnt work :'( The another thing is Ive felt in Love with a Peugeot RCZ such a lovely car looks so great and wonderfull but Im felling unsure at the mo if that car would be suitable for daily use ok our son has now his own car but our daughter is 15 years old and to be honest the Peugeot RCZ is a Coupe :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\
Yes I know for the most people my stuff sounds a bit strange ....I know that :-[ Im sorry if I bother you with that really but for me its not easy :-\ :-\ :-\
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The pug rcz is a beautiful looking car and that's coming from someone who doesn't drive and doesn't have much interest in cars You need to weigh up what is best for you do you stick with practical or go for the sporty looker
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Thxs Pol but that the probs right now I was looking for a Peugeot Cabrio I saw the Peugeot RSZ and felt in love this car broke my heart sounds not easy but too be honest how I felt right now :-[
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Ironically....hazard perception test. Stupid conception.
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Roommates who go outside to smoke and come in and cause my lungs to breath in the smoke form their clothes. It nearly defeats the purpose of smoking outside when others still get second hand smoke.
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Sorry to sound rude Amanda but come on you don't get passive smoking from someone's clothes. Don't forget smokers don't realise how much it smells either Keep some perfume or air freshener handy
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I am allergic to most perfume and air fresheners. It doesn't help. I have very overactive senses and the smell of smoke on clothes effects my allergies. Even weed smoke smells better.
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Bikers in the Netherland have no regard for walkers it seems. They ride 3 side by side and expect the walkers to move out of their way. The path is marked bikers and walkers and they seem unwilling to share.
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The fckin council they have decided to start emptying the wheely bins every 3 weeks instead of every 2 ffs it used to be very week. The bins are already stacked full as it is. Not only will they stink they will attract vermin and flys There a petition already started so hopefully they see sense though I much doubt it
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The fckin council they have decided to start emptying the wheely bins every 3 weeks instead of every 2 ffs it used to be very week. The bins are already stacked full as it is. Not only will they stink they will attract vermin and flys There a petition already started so hopefully they see sense though I much doubt it
And I thought St Nicola had promised you bin collections every day! I would then only pay 2/3rds of your council tax then, if they are doing less work! Never seems to work like that does it. ;)
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People. It's one of those days when everyone pisses me off, the world pisses me off. I am tired, lonely, and just stupid today. I hope tomorrow is better.
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Today will be a good day ....I hope so all the best for you ;)
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I think labour still hold the power in the local council I could be wrong but its about 50/50
Sadly if only to the paying less council tax Maybe if everyone held back there payment for a month that would soon worry them. There is a petition just started but most people won't act till it becomes a reality
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The fckin council they have decided to start emptying the wheely bins every 3 weeks instead of every 2 ffs it used to be very week. The bins are already stacked full as it is. Not only will they stink they will attract vermin and flys There a petition already started so hopefully they see sense though I much doubt it
wtf, 3 weeks is too long. Come summer the maggots will run riot. Time to take on City Hall. >:(
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Exactly shush and the bins get left for picking up outside a Chinese takeaway don't think the owner will be too pleased. Hope it doesn't affect my discount lol
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Time to take on City Hall. >:(
Ooh! Is the Revolution finally starting? ;D
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Aye time to bring in jello biafra lol
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Having to buy a new phone, (see what makes you happy)
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Beaucoup bad shit this morning. Popped into my usual café for my usual AM sausage bap on the way to work, found a heavily pregnant woman shaking and in tears because some scumbag motherfucker (cap down low, scarf up high) had been demanding 'gimme a quid' to anyone who crossed his path... people also passing by confirmed that he was hassling people, including a very old man... he was reported, but fucked off before the police got there... bastard! >:(
Anyone else hearing the opening notes of 'The Hunt'?
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My internet connection >:( right now @ all I wish a good start in a new week :)
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I have only just discovered NMA. I've missed out on a good 25 years-worth!!! >:(
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But Sheena you will have so much fun catching up!
I only discovered them in 2010 and it was great finding all the back catalogue!
It's never too late
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But Sheena you will have so much fun catching up!
I only discovered them in 2010 and it was great finding all the back catalogue!
It's never too late
True enough. Now, where to start...
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thunder and consolation
its a moment in time from which you can reach back and look forward
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Thanks Heno. I've been inspired to start an education thread :)
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That's like me being pissed of for being born in 1988 and missing most of the band's history. It's something you have no control of. You find them when you find them.
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This fcking weather, we have just had the coldest may for 20 years now its June and its still pissin down and doesn't look like getting much better anytime soon
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Oh blimey Amanda my daughter was born the same year now I do feel old.........
:(
But wise words......
Sheena I started with Today Is Aa Good Day, then went toT&C and then went right to the beginning.....
However you do it will be great fun!
Enjoy
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This fcking weather, we have just had the coldest may for 20 years now its June and its still pissin down and doesn't look like getting much better anytime soon
Then you need to start reading the news more! :)
http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015/may/31/britain-heatwave-temperatures-soar
Time to get your shades out.
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My msn weather app isn't forecasting that here but if your lucky enough to get it enjoy it
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Rucksack W*****s.
Those who travel by tube at the busiest times and refuse to remove their rucksack and place it by their feet. Instead they prefer to keep it on, thereby taking up more room, and barge into people as their perception of the space they occupy does not take into account the appendage on their backs.
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Nice one SELC, how d0 these people not realize they are smacking people about with their ridiculously over stuffed bags? They are on a tube ffs not a hike up the bloody Alps !
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Giving up your day off to go on a training day... where, at the end of it, you learned the sum-total of **** all...
>:(
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Rucksack W*****s.
Those who travel by tube at the busiest times and refuse to remove their rucksack and place it by their feet. Instead they prefer to keep it on, thereby taking up more room, and barge into people as their perception of the space they occupy does not take into account the appendage on their backs.
Actually taking it off would probably bother you even more. I keep mine on my back in the tube because people ***** that it takes too long to put it back on when leaving the tube. Mine has all of my belongings and four straps that require adjusting to get off and on. Some are also a bit to large to keep by your feet.
It's not about being a ****** but having common sense.
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Aye bloody tourists coming over here spending money contributing to local economy etc What next they will be needing directions
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Aye bloody tourists coming over here spending money contributing to local economy etc What next they will be needing directions
Actually in London it's less likely than other parts of England to get directions. Like many capital cities, everyone is so busy.
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Our last car was a estate car ( A good car bye the way ) I had space in this car for 140 cds most NMA CD tooks me 3 hour of works to sorts this oput now we are a having a sports car with not much space so I have to choose not easy >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(
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Our last car was a estate car ( A good car bye the way ) I had space in this car for 140 cds most NMA CD tooks me 3 hour of works to sorts this oput now we are a having a sports car with not much space so I have to choose not easy >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(
Does your car play MP3's?
Cheers
jc
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Hi jc
The instruction told me yes you can choose blue tooth and mp3 but Im really oldschool with such things :( so how can I use them ?How can I create a mp3 album :-\Thxs in advance :) :) :)
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My notebook doesnt work the same for my tablet :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :(
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Hi witch,
you know how to create mp3 files of a cd?
Which software do you use to create mp3 or to burn a cd?
If you have the mp3 file of a cd on your pc, you have to burn a cd rom (iso) and to choose the mp3 files, finish the cd
Often the software is very creative in sorting the songs (A, B, C, or 1, 11, 12, 13, followed by 2, 3, ....), you have to have a look and sort it yourself before burning
Without more information I can`t give you more information ;)
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My notebook doesnt work the same for my tablet quote]
What`s the problem? Both operating systems are windows? Or android or chrome and windows?
Without special technical informations none can help you here
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Hi witch,
you know how to create mp3 files of a cd?
Which software do you use to create mp3 or to burn a cd?
If you have the mp3 file of a cd on your pc, you have to burn a cd rom (iso) and to choose the mp3 files, finish the cd
Often the software is very creative in sorting the songs (A, B, C, or 1, 11, 12, 13, followed by 2, 3, ....), you have to have a look and sort it yourself before burning
Without more information I can`t give you more information ;)
Hi and good evening lotus,thxs a lot for your reply ,
to bee honest no I dont know how to create mp3 :-[ shame on mee :-[ :-[
Im really old school with such things I use cds and vinyl thats all never burn a cd dont know how it works ..today our car had an appoittment in the garage and they told me our car is able to use blue tooth and mp3 and they told me I have too use an usb stick to be honest I havent got one right present should I buy me a usb stick would that make sense and would that be easier to handle or deal with ? I really dont know Im a newbie.....Or makes it more sense to burn a cd ( mp3 ) please let me know how I can do it ... that I can listening too some music in our car? Thxs for your help in advance much appreciated ;)I wish you a very nice evening and thxs a lot for your reply and work :)
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My notebook doesnt work the same for my tablet quote]
What`s the problem? Both operating systems are windows? Or android or chrome and windows?
Without special technical informations none can help you here
My notebook doesnt work my tablet doesnt work and my handy or mobile provider doesnt work Ive called them tooks mee 2 hours and nothing happens >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(
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Handy!!!. Theres a German word Ive not hear in several years since I lost touch with my penpal. Love that word.
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For extracting songs from a CD to MP3s and if you're using a tabletop or laptop, I recommend installing good old CDEX program from web. Don't know if there are any new updates for it but I still have it. Works well and easy to use. And it's handy. ;)
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Witch, this really is painful to read in 2015.
PM me your address and I will sort you out with a USB stick with some music on it for in your car.
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Good evening Marxxe
yes you are right not to easy to deal with in 2015 Im feeling very sorry about that Ive sent you a pm lots of shame on mee Im sorry that Im so oldschool vep you are right its painfull :'( :'( :'( :'(Im sorry about this
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Thxs Rusco will try it later on :)Thxs al lot wish you a nice eve
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You never need to apologise witch . I'm kinda old school myself though I've found that a lot of technology especially pcs software is nothing to be frightened by, its designed to be easy to use. I have I think the first Sony mp3 player it uses actrac files and gracenote to find the track lists etc.
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Hi witch,
here is a link for cdex (german pc mag download, windows only)
http://www.computerbild.de/download/CDex-9326.html
An usb-stick is fine and worth to spent 10 or 15 € for 16 GB or more - there is space enough for perhaps all your cds a home ...
The player in my car doesn`t work with usb sticks, only mp3 cd, but when I save each cd in an own folder, often I end in a kind of random play >:(
I hope, you`ll not have the same problem with an usb stick
Easyest way is to burn some mp3 on a cd to have some music now and to solve some other technical problems later ;)
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My notebook doesnt work the same for my tablet quote]
What`s the problem? Both operating systems are windows? Or android or chrome and windows?
Without special technical informations none can help you here
My notebook doesnt work my tablet doesnt work and my handy or mobile provider doesnt work Ive called them tooks mee 2 hours and nothing happens >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(
Sometimes provides have a simple but heavy problem - a cable was cut by workers (sorry in german: Straßenbauarbeiten, Bagger hat Kabel zerstört), and sometimes they need days ..
But providers don`t want to speak about that problems - not only with private users, the same with business partners
(at work we have more than 30 contracts, one hour phone with the hotline (you can`t have a problem, then - ok, three other ones told us, that they have a problem) - and at the end - problems for more than one day (and the provider didn`t send the premium sms for business partners "problem solved"!!)
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Good evening Lotus , thxs a lot for your reply you are right so I have to wait the probs is my telephone pole is in disorder Vodafone is a really great provider my husband has no probs ...only me not feeling happy about it wish you a nice evening cheers witch
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You never need to apologise witch . I'm kinda old school myself though I've found that a lot of technology especially pcs software is nothing to be frightened by, its designed to be easy to use. I have I think the first Sony mp3 player it uses actrac files and gracenote to find the track lists etc.
Good Evening Pol thxs for that and Im feeling really happy that Im not oldschool alone yet your reply means a lot to me so I need more time -NMA ;)
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We had a new car its a sport car ok lovely looking Im driving normal like with my estate car a combi since 21 years ago but since we had this car only trouble its about me that Im a woman ? I dont know ? But not easy do deal with Im sorry
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Your always welcome to a reply witch, I know what it's like struggling with technology I try my best to get by with mine lm only on my second mp3 player myself First one I didn't use much n only had maybe 200 songs on it My latest one is the first one Sony brought out I'm finding that a lot easier though I got someone to install the software for it on my laptop for me ( sonicstage) I can load songs on to it easily I've got over 2000 now. I listen to it on shuffle (random) as I've not bothered working out how to make playlists up lol I've just got my first tablet n of course its 2nd hand so it has no instructions though I can download them when I figure out how to get my WiFi printer to work lol I wish you could download stuff into my brain like they do in matrix
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Looks like I have to go on Ramipril and, once you're on it, it's pretty much a lifetime thing... me Dads been on it for 20 years... :-[
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Bloody insomnia... >:(
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That i allowed myself to become hung over. Damn massive pints.
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OK, I love the TV show SHERLOCK as much as anyone...
... but to make Benedict Cumberbatch a CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire, IE one step short of a knighthood) is just ******* wrong and stupid... he's a great actor and all, but... >:(
So, titting about in front in front of a ******* camera is so much more important than people who save lives EVERY ******* DAY????
**** right off with this one. Grrr.
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Can I just say, very gently, Master Ray, that this thread is not your friend. The things that make you smile thread will be much better for your blood pressure. OK, I'll mind my own now... :-X
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Can I just say, very gently, Master Ray, that this thread is not your friend. The things that make you smile thread will be much better for your blood pressure. OK, I'll mind my own now... :-X
;)
I am calmer now.
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Im too oldschool buts ok Im off
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Missing the last bus at night and enduring a 5 mile walk home. Feckers.
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hay fever
(http://www.sherv.net/cm/emoticons/sick/messy-sneeze.gif) (http://www.sherv.net/)
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That i allowed myself to become hung over. Damn massive pints.
Where can I get these massive pints? Around here they're always the standard size: 20 fl ounces or 0.5683 litres!
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The hospitality industry. People just demand so much from the workers and they get little in return. They have hours of what is equal to a cardio workout and are constantly complained at. Often understaffed and the employees are paid for one job yet do two or three people's jobs. Then if service is slow they are punished by getting no tip at all.
then if they make one mistake they are shamed. It's the closest thing to paid slavery.
A good percentage go home a cry when going to bed. even if they don't admit it is a degrading job that causes you to really dislike the people. you give so much just to be treated like a piece of shit. No, shit is treated better.
the massive pints are standard english pints.
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That i allowed myself to become hung over. Damn massive pints.
Where can I get these massive pints? Around here they're always the standard size: 20 fl ounces or 0.5683 litres!
Around here german standard is 0,5 litres - so MaggiD, where do you get 0.56 ?
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That i allowed myself to become hung over. Damn massive pints.
Where can I get these massive pints? Around here they're always the standard size: 20 fl ounces or 0.5683 litres!
Around here german standard is 0,5 litres - so MaggiD, where do you get 0.56 ?
They serve ale in litres in Italy also. Last week I had a litre outside the Pantheon in Rome, and a nice big drink it was to ;)
Price was a bit of a shocker -- 20 euro :o
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That`s a real skocker!
Oktoberfest Munich this year 1 litre is ~12 €
And I buy 5,5 liters premium beer (11 bottles) in a supermarket for 8 €
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Anyone know how much is in a "flagorn" of wine? Come to think of it exactly what is a flagon?
Either way I bet it costs even more than a beer in Rome - 20 euros :o
A pint in a pub here costs £4.50 but a 4 pack in Tesco express costs £3.50. Wonder why people don't go to pubs so much anymore ...................... :(
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I suppose it is a case of paying extra to sit outside at one of the main tourist attractions. Cheapest Litre I found in Rome was 16 euro, Rome is a pricy place !!
The beer was nice though, Moretti and Peroni ,, but the best beer I found in a bar in a side street, German HB pils.
German's make the best beer I.M.O. ;)
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The beer was nice though, Moretti and Peroni ,, but the best beer I found in a bar in a side street, German HB pils.
German's make the best beer I.M.O. ;)
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German HP pils? Unkown one ...
I prefer bitter ones - Jever, Becks, Warsteiner, but there are more than 1.000 german beers , most (and not bitter ones) made in the south, only a few in the north
A lot of best beers to discover ;)
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Witch, this really is painful to read in 2015.
PM me your address and I will sort you out with a USB stick with some music on it for in your car.
Thxs for your work and offer Im very happy thxs a lot MarkXXe
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'My work >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(
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The beer was nice though, Moretti and Peroni ,, but the best beer I found in a bar in a side street, German HB pils.
German's make the best beer I.M.O. ;)
German HP pils? Unkown one ...
I prefer bitter ones - Jever, Becks, Warsteiner, but there are more than 1.000 german beers , most (and not bitter ones) made in the south, only a few in the north
A lot of best beers to discover ;)
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Lotus, it was this -- http://www.hofbraeu-muenchen.de/en/our-brews/our-range-of-beer/hofbraeu-original/
It was very nice like all Bavarian beers, German and Czech. I like the German beer law - Water, Barley, and Hops. A Vegan friend of mine told me about it. He has a list of beers he can and cannot drink, but all German beers are OK only having the three ingredients. Unlike for example Guinness which I am told contains fish :o
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Good luck with the beer ;)
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OK, having a bit of lunch before getting my train home from Nottingham and having to listen to a bunch of 'The Lads', a bunch of early 20-something beery, designer-clothed, utter tossmonkeys (already on their second of third pint by mid-day) who could talk about nothing more than what they'd do to any girl who walked by the window, what they'd do to the waitress that served them ('dirty little *****', apparently...) and what their mate did last night to some lucky young, ahem, 'slag' (pictures were then shared around to much chortles)... :(
I hate slimy little misogynistic bastards like that. To over-compensate like that, they must have cocks the size of peanuts.
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Makes me really sad to hear that, Master Ray. I'm not usually mean spirited, but I make a special case here and wish them all erectile dysfunction!
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Well, that's what happens when you have lunch in Wetherspoons... ::)
But hearing that utter disrespect towards women makes my blood boil.
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Well, that's what happens when you have lunch in Wetherspoons... ::)
But hearing that utter disrespect towards women makes my blood boil.
I agree, but let's not put it all on men. Have you heard how women on hen do's talk?
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Fair play, Idopas. There is nothing scarier than a northern hen-do in full-flight... :-[
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My earaches right know .... :'(
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The after finishing sons of anarchy!- Void
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My brother spending 136,000 on a car.
I have not spoken to him in years but it pisses me off nonetheless. I guess i hate him even more now.
I'm actually glad i posted this coz it's been annoying me for a while.
Feel a little better now.
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I think you mentioned that the other night. That much money on a fuckin' CAR? ::)
Relax, pal, otherwise you'll end up with blood pressure like mine. Let him enjoy his silly toy. It doesn't mean much in the grand scheme of things. Focus on what makes YOU happy (and I bet it costs a hell of a lot less than £136,000...)
Does he have anything as fine as the blood-rushing euphoria that comes with listening to NMA, especially live? I doubt it.
You're fine, old son. :)
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Well said!!
Materialistic things are all well good if you are into that.
I have had the pleasure of watching New Model Army live. A band who i would say, changed my life for the good.
Bollox to the Ferrari, all i can think about this year is how many gigs i can make.
Cheers Ray for putting things into perspective.
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Fck he could have got a cheap house/flat for that Crazy money
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£136k on a jam-jar :o
What a waist. Your NMA gigs are a far sounder investment Matt ;)
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Fck he could have got a cheap house/flat for that Crazy money
Pol
He could have bought 30 houses in Scotland hehe........
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It was a Ferrari?
NOBODY, other than the saddest and most materialistic Top Gear-loving wackners on the planet, sees a Ferrari driving past and thinks anything other than 'tasteless fuckin' idiot...'
;)
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and the opposite to a Hedgehog :)
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Ok, so this is a bit relevant here. I run - a bit. I'm shite. I run really badly, quite often. Tonight I ran 6 miles. It was 6 miles of sheer hell and took a long, long time. I hated every ******* minute of it. There. That's what pisses me off. But on the flip side, I've done it. I've now forgotten why this is relevant. Maybe it's doing something that doesn't cost 136,000...? Not sure I recommend it tho;-)
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Ok, so this is a bit relevant here. I run - a bit. I'm shite. I run really badly, quite often. Tonight I ran 6 miles. It was 6 miles of sheer hell and took a long, long time. I hated every ******* minute of it. There. That's what pisses me off. But on the flip side, I've done it. I've now forgotten why this is relevant. Maybe it's doing something that doesn't cost 136,000...? Not sure I recommend it tho;-)
Well done you. I often walk six miles and that was bad enough. Running it? :-[
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Well done you. I often walk six miles and that was bad enough. Running it? :-[
As I say, I'm a shite runner. But I do it. Will probably kill me ;-)
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My brother spending 136,000 on a car.
I have not spoken to him in years but it pisses me off nonetheless. I guess i hate him even more now.
I'm actually glad i posted this coz it's been annoying me for a while.
Feel a little better now.
I'm intrigued. Why are you pissed off? He bought the car, he presumably worked to be able to afford that car? I'm not trying to be combative I promise, but why is this a problem for you?
Many people do things that I would not, but I don't hate them for it if it is fairly harmless. Interesting observation. :)
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It was a Ferrari?
NOBODY, other than the saddest and most materialistic Top Gear-loving wackners on the planet, sees a Ferrari driving past and thinks anything other than 'tasteless fuckin' idiot...'
;)
Yepp you are probably right, I prefer Maseratis. :)
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My brother spending 136,000 on a car.
I have not spoken to him in years but it pisses me off nonetheless. I guess i hate him even more now.
I'm actually glad i posted this coz it's been annoying me for a while.
Feel a little better now.
I'm intrigued. Why are you pissed off? He bought the car, he presumably worked to be able to afford that car? I'm not trying to be combative I promise, but why is this a problem for you?
Many people do things that I would not, but I don't hate them for it if it is fairly harmless. Interesting observation. :)
Personally i have a beef with my brother that transcends a car and the money. Possibly that clouded my earlier post. I do agree with you Idopas, he has worked hard and fair play to him.
I do however completely agree with Master Ray, every time i see a Ferrari i think '******'. You could argue that i am completely out of order but that is just what i think........sorry Ferrari owners!!
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It was a Ferrari?
NOBODY, other than the saddest and most materialistic Top Gear-loving wackners on the planet, sees a Ferrari driving past and thinks anything other than 'tasteless fuckin' idiot...'
;)
Yepp you are probably right, I prefer Maseratis. :)
Touche, sir. It's a personal thing of mine that I just find flashy displays of wealth to be rather tasteless, a big 'look at me, peasants' kind of thing. It doesn't help that I do not understand the appeal of cars. Haven't owned one in the best part of a decade...
I don't begrudge anyone making their money if they've worked hard for it. Good luck to them. But an awful lot of people who have a lot of money have done it through connections, family or otherwise, that most of us never had, no matter how hard we worked. 'It's who you know', etc.
That's 'some' people, BTW. Again, respect to those who dragged themselves up from nowhere...
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hmmm, I think the thing is, I can admire the quality and craftsmanship of a top end car as well as anyone else. Thing is with super cars like Ferrari etc, they are made to be able to wiz round a tract at 180, 0-60 in whatever, yet most of the Ferrari in the UK I would wager are doing 8 mph at best round the solid congested streets of London. As such the wealthy driver would have been more sensible buying a comfortable saloon, and yes, only drives his muscle car to try and look impressive.
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Ok firstly I don't drive but I think a lot of cars are really cool looking including some of the more expensive ones. Its a fine line between really cool and utterly vulgar though Yes I agree people in Ferrari's look like tossers that being said its his money if buying a super car makes him happy then who are we to criticize
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Me neither Pol, in fact, I have never had a licence.
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I have started something here.....
Let me go off on another crusade in an attempt to try and ignore the posh car discussion. Why have 8 cyclist been killed in London so far this year. Does this not annoy anyone on here?
I am not a cyclist nor a lorry driver but the majority of these fatalities seem to involve HGV's turning left.
Contentious subject but who is right and who is wrong - cyclist or driver?
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8 fatalities in a city of 8.3 million?
How many died in car crashes or violent assaults of drink or drugs related shit?
Awful thing to happen, but its seems like a low percentage, mate... :-\
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Glad I'm not the only non driver
Long time since I've been in London but kinda surprised its not more the traffic is horrendous fck just trying to cross the road is risky at the best of times
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People who are critical of others
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I have started something here.....
Let me go off on another crusade in an attempt to try and ignore the posh car discussion. Why have 8 cyclist been killed in London so far this year. Does this not annoy anyone on here?
I am not a cyclist nor a lorry driver but the majority of these fatalities seem to involve HGV's turning left.
Contentious subject but who is right and who is wrong - cyclist or driver?
Both are wrong, depends on what caused the accident. We tend to side with the cyclist more as they do not sit in a roll cage as an HGV driver does. But there are many dickhead cyclists as there are motorists I'd bet!
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Glad I'm not the only non driver
Long time since I've been in London but kinda surprised its not more the traffic is horrendous fck just trying to cross the road is risky at the best of times
Well I am a driver and I bloody love it! :D
I also work bloody hard and do drive a sports car (not a Ferrari though!!!), which probably tells you why I asked the question earlier. :)
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Touche, sir. It's a personal thing of mine that I just find flashy displays of wealth to be rather tasteless, a big 'look at me, peasants' kind of thing. It doesn't help that I do not understand the appeal of cars. Haven't owned one in the best part of a decade...
I don't begrudge anyone making their money if they've worked hard for it. Good luck to them. But an awful lot of people who have a lot of money have done it through connections, family or otherwise, that most of us never had, no matter how hard we worked. 'It's who you know', etc.
That's 'some' people, BTW. Again, respect to those who dragged themselves up from nowhere...
Hey MR, you got the cut of my jib now....like the last sentence, as I was going to make that point but you cut me off at the pass. Well done to you sir! ;)
I, for example, do not see the draw in getting tattoos. I realise on this site that is anathema. But to me rarely they can be good, mostly they look hideous and there is an epidemic in the UK just now, get over 50 years of age and they start to look "dubious", ahem, but I don't hate people who have them!!!!!! :)
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I've mentioned this before but religious walks ie orange lodge n hibs Ok its all orange lodge about here Just what the fck are they celebrating ok I know its 1690 n all that, you don't see people out marching celebrating any of the world wars or even Bannockburn etc with the same passion It's just a excuse for bigotry and it's a blight on this part of the country. What really pissed me that there were young kids marching some must have been about 5 or 6. Let them grow up till there old enough to understand and they can make up their own minds.
Anyway I'm off for laser treatment on my tattoos lol
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extroverted people who ask for things in a demanding way and step over the backs of the more shy people to get it.
They get everything handed to them on a silver platter because they are outgoing and have no trouble wording a sentence of request. Frankly i am tired of those type of people.
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Anyway I'm off for laser treatment on my tattoos lol
Don't do it Pol :o
Tattooed non-drivers need to stick together ;)
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Hmmm... tattoos... I think I feel a new thread coming on... ???
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Accidently tipping up a plate with shed loads of poppy seeds all over myself ! It's worse than sand............... ;D
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People you know or old schoolfriends sharing posts by Britain First on the dark side (FB) !
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People you know or old schoolfriends sharing posts by Britain First on the dark side (FB) !
It annoys me too mate, but there's so much media scaremongering nowadays... I truly think that being into NMA makes a person much more open-minded. The subjects mentioned in the lyrics have made me investigate things I would never have looked into otherwise. Most people just get on with their busy lives and don't think outside of what they're being force-fed on a daily basis. They're not necessarily bad people, they're just falling for a whole bunch of crap in the face of a very scary world.
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That gloating pr1ck IDS cheering as 2 million kids get thrown into poverty
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That gloating pr1ck IDS cheering as 2 million kids get thrown into poverty
He really is a cnut, isn't he?
Can't believe the way that the media is saying how bloody amazing the Tories are thanks to the smokescreen of that 'increased wage' thing when the demolition of tax credits means that the poorest in our society are gonna be so much worse off...
>:(
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Also... my sciatic nerve in my left leg. Bloody hell, it's playing up to the point where I'm limping because my left foot is going a bit numb... >:(
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So, UK MP's have voted themselves a 10% pay increase...
Health workers are gonna get 1% if they're VERY lucky...
>:(
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Pay rise ???
what's one of them ???
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Were all in it together lol
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Pay rise ???
what's one of them ???
Something that's not for the likes of you - you impudent pleb ! Now get back in the box that they put you in ;D
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Pay rise ???
what's one of them ???
Something that's not for the likes of you - you impudent pleb ! Now get back in the box that they put you in ;D
I know my place :(
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The fact that my host expected me to walk 40 minutes on A (numbers and letters after A) Shit-busy road with fast cars in the middle of nowhere in Devon where the nearby bus suspends at Too early o clock. And everyone drives on the wrong side of the road and It's frightening. Such people can't even drive people who are doing physical work for them.
I tore up very molded, several layers or tile on their bathroom floor with a hammer and crowbar. I hurt my lower back, my legs and my arms. I have never did it and they gave me no gloves, not mask so not to breath in the mold or instructions. Just, "Here, take this hammer and crowbar and spade and get rid of this poisonous fungus under or layers or tile and be sure to get sick. and Did my co-volunteer help?
Of course not, she played the weak delicate female and watched and help open a ******* bag. Oh and she takes two hours to wash dishes that most people would do in 15 minutes. I am tried of dealing with people whose mother did everything for them and they can't even load a dishwasher.
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A, I'm getting a bit worried about the situations you're getting yourself into here... is this all through some legitimate source of employment? There are some VERY bad stories out there... :-\
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Sounds very much like your being used Amanda
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Hi Amanda, a drunken ldopas tonight. We've had a good day in my business so been out for a beer with other employees.
This is usury! Come on you are too smart to be taken in surely.
I'm with Master R here, if this is real Amanda then just disengage. You surely have been around too much now to comprehend this is the normal?
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I wasn`t there (Wacken, Onsabück, Hannover, Herzberg Festival) :'( :'( :'(
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I tore up very molded, several layers or tile on their bathroom floor with a hammer and crowbar. I hurt my lower back, my legs and my arms. I have never did it and they gave me no gloves, not mask so not to breath in the mold or instructions. Just, "Here, take this hammer and crowbar and spade and get rid of this poisonous fungus under or layers or tile and be sure to get sick. and Did my co-volunteer help?
Did anyone check if there was asbestos (or lead or mdf) in or underneath? If not then go see a medic as soon as you can. Its a massive killer in the industry I am in Engineering Construction. If you are going to continue this type of work and people are not competent to keep you safe you need to purchase appropriate personal protective equipment like a Lead and Asbestos Respirator and correct level hand protection.
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Have to admit I did wonder about that. So much old lino contains asbestos. Previous house I moved into had asbestos panels around the iron bath !!
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Have to admit I did wonder about that. So much old lino contains asbestos. Previous house I moved into had asbestos panels around the iron bath !!
We banned it in 1999, so any building built before 2000 must be seen as a risk. Its everywhere; fire doors, cements, bitumen, brake linings, artex, coatings insulation and so on!!!!
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I can`t follow some postings or reply, because my english isn`t perfect (perhaps I understand some posting wrong or I don`t know how to express my thoughts without mistakes) :(
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I can`t follow some postings or reply, because my english isn`t perfect (perhaps I understand some posting wrong or I don`t know how to express my thoughts without mistakes) :(
I wouldn't worry about it my friend. I managed to achieve the lowest grade possible in my English language/literature exams at school, you would of thought living in England would have done better!!!!
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My microwave oven just exploded, and in quite spectacular style too.
:P
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You will have to cook properly now ray or then again takeaway
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On a more serious note This
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/benefit-cuts-deaths-time-iain-6177882?utm_source=change_org&utm_medium=petition
I would encourage others to join change.org
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On a more serious note This
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/benefit-cuts-deaths-time-iain-6177882?utm_source=change_org&utm_medium=petition
I would encourage others to join change.org
Well those cases are of course bloody awful and wrong. In some cases it was a belief not an actual that caused those poor people to commit suicide. Appalling, really vulnerable people need protection.
However can I be a bit controversial. Can we not look at trying to reduce benefits to rebalance the public purse a bit without resorting to hyperbole and extremes?
There is something telling on that page many might miss. Go down to the bottom and click the poll about whether the public think benefits need reforming. And even on a definitely left of centre paper like the Mirror, nearly 70% have said yes, which coincides with polling results of the last few years with stands at about 73% of the public thinks it needs some reform.
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Whilst there is some undeserving cases claiming benefits. I believe that most of cases are genuine.
One question idopas how much do you think a single person over 25 gets each week on job seekers allowance without looking it up.
One death is one too many
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Whilst there is some undeserving cases claiming benefits. I believe that most of cases are genuine.
One question idopas how much do you think a single person over 25 gets each week on job seekers allowance without looking it up.
One death is one too many
And I agree with your first sentence. Don't forget the welfare system is to help those vulnerable and through hard times to get back on their feet. I am a capitalist sure, but I would never contemplate ever not having that welfare help for others as Kirsty MacColl sang;
"From an uptown apartment to a knife on the a train
It's not that far
From the sharks in the penthouse to the rats in the basement
It's not that far
To the bag lady frozen asleep on the church steps
It's not that far"
One minute you are king of the world next you can be penniless. Been there. Luckily I always aim to pick back up and am doing good at the mo.
As to your second question I'm not going to lie, I would have to look it up. In my day it was unemployment benefit a couple of decades ago and if they found you a job and you didn't take it, it was removed. Been on it.
But as someone who has started to employ apprentices now as well as employees (and pays way above the government allowance), forgive me if I say I am doing something, can everyone else say that hand on heart? :)
Why ask this question anyway, is it an inference that somehow I have no clue how others live? I have been there. Is it to infer how lucky I am, because I've worked damned hard to get my company up and running with little money and only my business partner to give help? :)
Of course one death is too many. Whatever we do in life bad or good you cannot prejudge everyone's reactions to it I'm afraid. So the burning question is; do we ignore difficult topics because one or two people might react in extreme ways?
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The problem with benefits is a few people rip the piss out and everyone else gets tarred with the same brush and the tories and the daily mail are only happy to do it . They have even started stigmatizing people who work hard but get tax credits.
I certainly think its wrong for them to use the courts to prevent figures being released about deaths from benefit cuts. I thought we were a democratic forward thinking open national.
I asked the question because I was curious to know your answer. The answer was approximately £70 a week and out of that you may well have to pay part of your housing and part of your council tax leaving you approximately £50 , and of course if your claiming jsa you have to buy newspapers, stamps, make phone calls etc to look for work.So that doesn't exactly leave much does to make cuts from.
Yes I work hard too and pay my taxes and I do grudge it admittedly. I was long term unemployed after leaving school till I was in my 20s but you what I went to college with government help ( I got my benefits and travel expenses plus £10 a week ) and have worked more or less constantly since. Why not do a similar thing now instead of making people clean the streets etc for 6 months then they go back to square one.
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Agreed, Pol... I was unemployed after redundancy thanks to the Tory killing of the NHS... but that's a story I've told before. And it's fuckin' awful out there. I like my new job but it's only covering maternity leave so come November I'll probably be back out there, where the jobs are paying much less than they did in the 90's (that's in ACTUAL pay, not 'adjusted' pay) and I'm dreading being tainted with the same brush as these boasting fools that the Daily Mail love so much...
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The problem with benefits is a few people rip the piss out and everyone else gets tarred with the same brush and the tories and the daily mail are only happy to do it . They have even started stigmatizing people who work hard but get tax credits.
I certainly think its wrong for them to use the courts to prevent figures being released about deaths from benefit cuts. I thought we were a democratic forward thinking open national.
I asked the question because I was curious to know your answer. The answer was approximately £70 a week and out of that you may well have to pay part of your housing and part of your council tax leaving you approximately £50 , and of course if your claiming jsa you have to buy newspapers, stamps, make phone calls etc to look for work.So that doesn't exactly leave much does to make cuts from.
Completely agree with most of this post, we aren't that far apart except on a few points.
You make a good point about some cheating the benefits and everyone being tarred by it.
Let me turn it around a mo. In the same way as a few companies don't pay their whack in taxes and the banks were bailed out. A lot of the left persuasion immediately start generalising that ALL companies don't pay taxes and ALL companies if they get into trouble will get bailed out with taxpayer money. Which is quite frankly bollocks. I can tell you we pay all our taxes, paye, vat etc and if my company gets into trouble the government will do nothing to help me, and quite right, its a private limited company.
The trouble with the right and the left is we generalise. Look here, both you and MR mention the Daily Mail as if anything that appears in those papers is wrong because you are not of that political persuasion. :)
My own view is that we are crippled in this country at the moment by both the right and the left trying to push their one version of the truth on us, like a quasi religion. The truth and the way forward is usually a combo of both political wings, but of course when a government does this if it is a Tory one it is automatically "wet and liberal" and if a Labour on it is "red tory". And so we stamp our feet while other countries just get on with it.
Wow I've written far too much here. Ok to end, I agree that jobseekers allowance is low, but in the end it is meant to be temporary, and yes much more needs doing in training and apprenticeships. Nothing is perfect, in a decade I could be penniless or well off or dead, who the hell knows all we can do is be as positive as we can, realise we can do things to improve ourselves (everyone has something, that is what makes us unique), and realise we ain't got long until we are stardust again. :)
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Agreed, Pol... I was unemployed after redundancy thanks to the Tory killing of the NHS... but that's a story I've told before. And it's fuckin' awful out there. I like my new job but it's only covering maternity leave so come November I'll probably be back out there, where the jobs are paying much less than they did in the 90's (that's in ACTUAL pay, not 'adjusted' pay) and I'm dreading being tainted with the same brush as these boasting fools that the Daily Mail love so much...
Hi MR. Question; do you only look to work in the NHS or NHS type activities. What are you qualified for? :)
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Agreed, Pol... I was unemployed after redundancy thanks to the Tory killing of the NHS... but that's a story I've told before. And it's fuckin' awful out there. I like my new job but it's only covering maternity leave so come November I'll probably be back out there, where the jobs are paying much less than they did in the 90's (that's in ACTUAL pay, not 'adjusted' pay) and I'm dreading being tainted with the same brush as these boasting fools that the Daily Mail love so much...
Hi MR. Question; do you only look to work in the NHS or NHS type activities. What are you qualified for? :)
Oh boy, long story, Idopas.
First off, I'll admit the thing I did completely wrong in my 25+ years as a working man... I never 'specialised' or chased one thing that would pay off in the long run. I just went for whatever paid the best at any given time whilst pursuing various artistic 'passions', none of which came to much. So I've run video stores, worked in a warehouse, been a regional trouble-shooter for a chain of record stores, put together timber frames for a housing company, been a team leader at a telecommunication company, done quality control at a car factory (none of that stuff in any chronological order) and then worked for NHS Direct and been groomed for better things thanks to the degree they were putting me through... then the Government closed down NHSD and I lost everything, including the funding of that degree I was half way through. I have an absolute glut of work experience but when I found myself unemployed for the first time in a decade... didn't mean shit. Especially within the NHS, who are laying folks off left right and centre...
And I've met people with far more experience than me who are fighting it out for £7 an hour jobs!
Glad you're doing well, mate, honestly, but it's shit out there right now.
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I work 30+ hours a week and have to claim both working tax and child tax credits because I'm below the poverty line.
This government has decided that I am poor because they set the level.
This government has decided not to pay me a minimum wage let alone a living wage.
This government has decided that all children get the best education possible from the age of 3 so they can get the best job possible and not claim credits when they are older.
So why not start with me ?
Pay me a good wage while I educate the children to get a good wage ?
When the children say " I want to be a teacher like you when I grow up" I tell them that they will get more money if they work at Asda. That's a fact. I earned double the money for half the hours when I worked there.
Does my friggin head in.
>:(
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...four gundogs chased a cat at our office parking lot today. I saw it too late and could not do anything anymore. I´ll remember you tiger and hope that there is no one waiting for you at home tonight.....
I will try to get the picture out of my head. In wild life I would say this is "unavoidable", but this one was something completely diffrent. F...
RIP Kitty
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I am surprised to hear that Wezzy. I thought teachers were well paid in the U.K.
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I'm a special needs teaching assistant not a class teacher.
Class teachers, especially the younger ones and newly qualified don't earn a lot either. In my school there are 5 teachers who don't earn enough to pay off their student loans.
Don't get me started on how much the nurses looking after me in hospital get and how many hours they work.
:(
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That all sounds very wrong, my sympathies. People doing vital work for the masses should at least get a living wage, or else who can blame them for taking the first job they find in the private sector with better money -- after they have spent years doing the job and perfecting their craft. Then be replaced by the next desperate for a job beginner to repeat the whole process
>:(
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...four gundogs chased a cat at our office parking lot today. I saw it too late and could not do anything anymore. I´ll remember you tiger and hope that there is no one waiting for you at home tonight.....
I will try to get the picture out of my head. In wild life I would say this is "unavoidable", but this one was something completely diffrent. F...
RIP Kitty
That's really :(
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Spent 40 minutes on the phone today with my bank, trying to sort out the desperate jumble that is my finances nowadays... the girl I spoke to, nice as she was, had utterly NO bloody clue whatsoever about anything! I actually had to explain, back to her, the information that she had on-screen in front of her!
I think it's sorted now, but if I'm bankrupt and homeless in a few months thanks to her pushing the wrong button or something, I'm relying on you lot to offer me a sofa for the night or something... :D
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Well if you can get the train fare to Ayrshire
Seriously the bank next door to me is closing next month and I've always found it really handy n ok they are saying that I can do most of the stuff at the post office across the road, how long will I need to wait, will the staff be properly trained etc. Online banking is ok till you have a problem n need to speak to someone especially when your pc knowledge is basic
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First off, I'll admit the thing I did completely wrong in my 25+ years as a working man...
Firstly never ever look back, its only going to give you the impression you were wrong most of the time mate! The things I've done wrong, wrong choices, lost chances, women I should have committed to.........it happens and we learn from it. I think it can only do your head in. So you made the choices that you thought right at the time!
I hear what you say, but you clearly are a guy who has intellect and a spark. It's not too late to do anything, change anything I always believe. We are told by society that after a time we are on a set path, bollocks I say. I sweated whether to stay in IT which I am qualified for or be like my Dad (long dead) and go into construction. So years ago I retrained and here I am now.
And thank you for being glad I am doing well at the mo, I didnt write that to sound smug. I have been through shit as well, my first attempt years ago failed and I lost my home to pay off the debts, but you gotta get the f**k up, don't let the bastards drive you down etc ;)
So I learnt a lot from the fail and in 1998 tried again with the wisdom of age, (though luckily I was still pretty young) and failure to back me now. At the mo it's going from strength to strength, because like or loath the government they are putting money into construction and there is shitloads of it, so much we can't keep up. However it only takes a red or blue government to bugger it up and we may have to rethink. but fingers crossed! :)
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I work 30+ hours a week and have to claim both working tax and child tax credits because I'm below the poverty line.
This government has decided that I am poor because they set the level.
This government has decided not to pay me a minimum wage let alone a living wage.
This government has decided that all children get the best education possible from the age of 3 so they can get the best job possible and not claim credits when they are older.
So why not start with me ?
Pay me a good wage while I educate the children to get a good wage ?
When the children say " I want to be a teacher like you when I grow up" I tell them that they will get more money if they work at Asda. That's a fact. I earned double the money for half the hours when I worked there.
Does my friggin head in.
>:(
And you are right. I'm happy to say as someone who has their own company that the government should NOT be subsidising private sector wages. We pay properly (we employ the odd apprentice and pay them triple the paltry allowance they get for example), we want them to be motivated not worry where their next loaf is coming from.
And as for ensuring public sector workers (and some are but many are not) get a living wage, there is no excuse, they have our tax money they should make it happen.
This bollocks that if you have a living wage many companies will go out of business is either untrue, or millions of companies are working with miscalculated unit costs and should be bust anyway. None of this is a political point in my eyes. :)
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First off, I'll admit the thing I did completely wrong in my 25+ years as a wor
Firstly never ever look back, its only going to give you the impression you were wrong most of the time mate! The things I've done wrong, wrong choices, lost chances, women I should have committed to.........it happens and we learn from it. I think it can only do your head in. So you made the choices that you thought right at the time!
I hear what you say, but you clearly are a guy who has intellect and a spark. It's not too late to do anything, change anything I always believe. We are told by society that after a time we are on a set path, bollocks I say. I sweated whether to stay in IT which I am qualified for or be like my Dad (long dead) and go into construction. So years ago I retrained and here I am now.
And thank you for being glad I am doing well at the mo, I didnt write that to sound smug. I have been through shit as well, my first attempt years ago failed and I lost my home to pay off the debts, but you gotta get the f**k up, don't let the bastards drive you down etc ;)
So I learnt a lot from the fail and in 1998 tried again with the wisdom of age, (though luckily I was still pretty young) and failure to back me now. At the mo it's going from strength to strength, because like or loath the government they are putting money into construction and there is shitloads of it, so much we can't keep up. However it only takes a red or blue government to bugger it up and we may have to rethink. but fingers crossed! :)
I was with you til you said you were young in 98 :)
Seriously. I agree. Everyone has regrets or things in hindsight youd change. Fact is you cant. I remember at 25 at the end of me first marriage visiting a very dark place. Now.....what an arse. Lifes good if you make it that way and work through its trials.
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Wasps. I have not been stung since I was six. I forgot that it hurt very badly. It would not back off. It kept stinging me. Three hits. It felt like someone was punching me. Hours later it still hurts.
They are the meanest animals ever and serve no propose. They don't make honey not pollinate flowers. Wasps are bastards. All i wanted to do was a hours of gardening for a nice polish woman.
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Gotta ask, A, why did you not, on the third sting or so, just splatter the little bastard with a clapped hand? They do have to latch onto you, they're not firing from a distance with little laser-guided wasp bazookas!
I agree, though, they are little yellow and black bastards with no purpose on this Earth. ;)
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If I`m a wasp, I could have a fine life without this animals walking on two legs through my living room! These bastards! I`m hungry now after I feeding my children for weeks and they are disturbing my meal! Sweet honey flowers are offering (or sweet cake- sorry, I don`t want the tea, too)
;)
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Because he flew up my sleeve and didn't notice it. I did notice what felt like three punches.
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Because he flew up my sleeve and didn't notice it. I did notice what felt like three punches.
Working outside, you are likely to get stung again! Take a half onion wrapped in cling film! If you gert stung rub it on. It neutralises the stinging!
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Good advice, BCMD!
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Wouldn't the cling film stop it working ???
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Dave you are cornucopia of some seriously random shit and housewives handy hints. I shall keep said bulb on my person when there is a risk in future.
Cheers
jc
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nettle. It even stings through gloves. I am new to this plant
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Nettle stings are annoying as fck , rubbing doc leafs on the affected area helps
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nettle. It even stings through gloves. I am new to this plant
Avoid the hairs under the leaf and grab it round the stem at ground level. Yank hard and pull the bugger out. You should be ok :)
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nettle. It even stings through gloves. I am new to this plant
Watch out for dem nettles. They're in cahoots with those bloody wasps... ;)
I once ate nettle soup. It was delicious.
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OK, new thing! I get my broadband through BT and they've served me well... just noticed I can get a big TV entertainment package for the same price than I'm paying monthly nowadays.. fine... and I notice some VERY small print...
(plus £49 activation fee...)
::)
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No such thing as a free lunch or entertainment package. If your into sports sounds like a fair deal not sure of the exact offer. Does the £49 include the tv box
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No such thing as a free lunch or entertainment package. If your into sports sounds like a fair deal not sure of the exact offer. Does the £49 include the tv box
Not sure, saw it as an offer for 'new customers'... hmmm, from what I've heard, I can pretty much demand that package, those call-centre folks are obliged to give into anyone who threatens to leave BT!
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nettle. It even stings through gloves. I am new to this plant
Avoid the hairs under the leaf and grab it round the stem at ground level. Yank hard and pull the bugger out. You should be ok :)
Exactly the advice I offered Amanda in the other place Anna! :-)
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I honestly could not identify it before. I just pulled weeds as fast as possible.
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nettle. It even stings through gloves. I am new to this plant
Watch out for dem nettles. They're in cahoots with those bloody wasps... ;)
I once ate nettle soup. It was delicious.
Have you eaten wasp soup as well :D
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nettle. It even stings through gloves. I am new to this plant
Watch out for dem nettles. They're in cahoots with those bloody wasps... ;)
I once ate nettle soup. It was delicious.
Have you eaten wasp soup as well :D
Blimey, mate, I'll have some of what you're on! :D
Not eaten wasps, but a friend once brought back some freeze-dried grasshoppers from some part of Asia. Really tasty. Insects are apparently a good source of protein, hope it catches on over here!
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And I thought I was weird............................ :o
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And I thought I was weird............................ :o
Rest assured, Anna, you are still weird. In a great way.
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OK, new thing! I get my broadband through BT and they've served me well... just noticed I can get a big TV entertainment package for the same price than I'm paying monthly nowadays.. fine... and I notice some VERY small print...
(plus £49 activation fee...)
::)
Ring them up, say you would like to have the package but you dont want to pay the activation fee so if you have to pay it you will go elsewhere, see what they say. you are already a customer.....threaten to leave! >:(
We don't negotiate hard enough in this country! I always ask for discounts or an extra this or that to do the deal. Sometimes you lose, but you'll be surprised how many times you win. In the end stats tell them that once you sign you are likely to be with them for some time, they know that.
Take a deep breath MR, and open up a can of whoopass!!!!! :D
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The traffic in Germany we drove back from our holidays tooks us 10 hours for 500 km ( its like a war on the streets no one cares to each other >:( >:(
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Sorry you got stuck in traffic witch , good to it's not just the British that have crap roads
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The lack of information on how to cross the Ukraine /Romanian border. It's either by car or foot. No trains or buses. It's like they are encouraging hitchhiking. Since that, I will have no choice but to be with my thumb up when crossing the land border.
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Had a big Sunday afternoon / beer garden thing planned with my best mate... then came down with a bad stomach in the early hours of the morning so couldn't make it... sounds trivial, I know, but I don't get out much these days so was a bit gutted... :-[
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Yeah - would piss me off too - isn't ageing wonderful :)
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Yeah - would piss me off too - isn't ageing wonderful :)
Two words -fizzy gravy. :D
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Or bum wee?
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I'm not gonna post it here, but if anyone wants to escalate this whole concept, then google 'Diarrhea Chh Chh Song'...
;D
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The fact that people take Donald Trump seriously.
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Agreed, A, a UK person like myself looks at shit like this and asks themselves three questions.
1 - What the **** is wrong with this guy?
2 - What the **** is wrong with people who take him seriously?
3 - What the **** is up with that hair?
:o
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OK... after juggling the increasingly fragile 'house of cards' that have been my finances since getting laid off from the NHS a couple of years back (thank you, Tory bastards >:() and, in the meantime, alternating poorly paid jobs that were well below my experience and abilities with the utter desperation of unemployment... looks like the house of cards has finally collapsed, thanks to some SERIOUSLY bad advice from my bank about refinancing an old loan...
Can't describe how down and desperate I feel right now.
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Sorry to hear that Ray.
Hope it all works out for you....
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Same here ray
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Cheers, guys... bit embarrassed to mention it but I was a bit
drunk as hell tired and emotional last night...
;)
I'll figure it out, one way or another. I usually do. Thanks again, guys.
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Hello,
I just signed the petition, ".@AmazonUK: Deliver the Living Wage."
I think this is important. Will you sign it too?
Here's the link:
http://www.change.org/p/amazonuk-deliver-the-living-wage
Thanks,
pol
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Cheers, guys... bit embarrassed to mention it but I was a bit drunk as hell tired and emotional last night...
;)
I'll figure it out, one way or another. I usually do. Thanks again, guys.
And you will. The first step of figuring it out is deciding you ARE going to figure it out! :)
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Hello,
I just signed the petition, ".@AmazonUK: Deliver the Living Wage."
I think this is important. Will you sign it too?
Here's the link:
http://www.change.org/p/amazonuk-deliver-the-living-wage
Thanks,
pol
Never mind the living wage, as an employer I can tell you that half those conditions listed are illegal.
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Children cases in Volodarske
http://www.mariupolnews.com.ua/descr/59968
24-08-2015, 13:41
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МВД: у одного из малышей, пострадавших в результате взрыва под Мариуполем, сильно травмированы ноги, возможно, придется делать ампутацию
Как сообщал городской сайт «Мариупольские новости» ранее, сегодня в поселке Володарское четверо детей нашли на проезжей части неизвестный предмет, который в результате взорвался. 4-летний ребенок погиб, трое – получили ранения.
О состоянии пострадавших детей рассказал в эфире телеканала «112 Украина» заместитель начальника пресс-службы милиции Донецкой области Дмитрий Ерошенко. По его словам, у одного из малышей сильно травмированы ноги, возможно, медикам придется делать ампутацию.
«Состояние тяжелое, у одного ребенка сильно травмированы ноги и, возможно, даже придется делать ампутацию, но пока еще неизвестно», - отметил Ерошенко.
Police: one of the children affected by the explosion near Mariupol got badly injured leg and may have to do an amputation
As reported by the website "Mariupol News" earlier today in the village Volodarske four children found on the roadway an unknown object which exploded as a result. 4-year-old child was killed and three - were injured.
On the status of the children’s victims, the TV channel "112 Ukraine" was informed by the deputy head of the press service of the Donetsk regional police, Mr. Dmitri Eroshenko. According to him, one of the kids received badly injured leg, perhaps doctors will have to do an amputation.
"The situation is difficult, one child was badly injured on his leg and, might even have to do an amputation, but it is still unknown", - said Eroshenko.
http://www.mariupolnews.com.ua/descr/59974
24-08-2015, 17:01
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Одному пострадавшему в результате взрыва мальчику сделали операцию в Мариуполе, второму – в Володарском, третьего отправляют в Днепропетровск
Трое детей, которые пострадали в результате сегодняшнего взрыва в поселке Володарское, находятся в тяжелом состоянии. Об этом сообщает корреспондент телеканала «112 Украина».
Так, 11-летнего мальчика перевезли в 3-ю больницу Мариуполя. Ему уже сделали операцию, ребенок в реанимации. По словам медиков, у него травмы от осколков мины, операция была проведена на туловище и ногах.
Еще одному мальчику делают операцию в Володарском, сюда специально из Мариуполя приехал нейрохирург.
Третьего мальчика должны госпитализировать в Днепропетровск с тяжелыми травмами глаза.
One in the explosion injured boy underwent surgery in Mariupol, the second - in Volodarske, a third was sent to Dnipropetrovsk
Three children, who have suffered as a result of today's explosion in the village of Volodarske are in serious condition. It is reported by the correspondent of TV channel "112 Ukraine".
The 11-year-old boy was taken to the 3rd hospital of Mariupol (Remark: this hospital has a special children department. Also the girl from Sartana was brought here before she was flown to Kyiv). He already had the surgery, the boy is now in intensive care. According to doctors, his injuries are caused from shrapnel mines, the operation was carried out on the body and legs.
Another boy got the operation in Volodarske, in his case a neurosurgeon came especially from Mariupol to Volodarske.
Third boy will be hospitalized in Dnipropetrovsk due to his serious eye injuries.
http://www.mariupolnews.com.ua/descr/59979
24-08-2015, 19:52
Мальчик из Володарского после взрыва лишился обеих ног, требуется ампутация руки. Второй ребенок уже в Днепропетровске (ФОТОРЕПОРТАЖ)
Одному из мальчиков, пострадавших в результате сегодняшнего взрыва в поселке Володарское, ампутировали обе ноги. Также требуется ампутация руки, но ребенок пока в очень тяжелом состоянии, поэтому операцию отложили.
По словам медиков, еще одного пострадавшего, у которого серьезная травма глаз, уже доставили в Днепропетровск. Пока неизвестно, как снаряд оказался на улице, где играли дети.
Корреспондент городского сайта «Мариупольские новости» побывал на месте происшествия:
A boy from the explosion in Volodarske lost both legs, amputation of the hand is required. Second child is already in Dnipropetrovsk (PHOTOS)
One of the boys affected by today's explosion in the village of Volodarske amputated both legs. It also requires amputation of the hand, but the child is in very serious condition, so the operation was postponed.
According to doctors, another victim, who received eye injury, has taken to Dnipropetrovsk. It is unknown how the shell was on the street where the children played.
Reporter of the site "Mariupol News" visited the scene: (photos, some, not all)
http://gordonua.com/news/war/V-Volodarskom-Doneckoy-oblasti-v-rezultate-vzryva-pogib-rebenok-troe-raneny-95406.html
In Volodarske, Donetsk Oblast as a result of an explosion a child died and three children are wounded
Four children were playing with an unknown object found on the roadway. Press service of Donetsk Oblast Police informs about it.
"The tragedy happened at around 09:30 near a private house on Kalinina Street in the village of Volodarske." Three children aged 8-10 were taken to hospital with severe wounds. The child who died was 4 years old.
Volodarske is situated 25 km away from Mariupol.
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pardon?
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at least speak the language of the band you love
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a copy and paste was it
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don't worry mr putin will rescue you
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and then imprison you for spreading anti - Putin propaganda in the veil of some other trumped up charges.
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maybe, but only you would know of that
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what pisses me off is leaving an empty helium cylinder and leaving the gcs to squeal away and damage the columns with oxygen passing through the columns. aaarrgh, don't worry. its only me who has to pick up the pieces
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maybe, but only you would know of that
hmm, I think there are many in Russian prisons who know it. Most famously in the recent past the girls of the band "Pussy Riot" also knew it.
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OK, an old bugbear of mine that I've probably mentioned before, but people who ride their bloody bikes at high speed on the pavement! Nearly got run down just now by some f-ing numbskull speeding around a corner who had the nerve to look back, with a really dirty look, at me like I was at fault for getting in his way! >:(
Am I wrong in thinking that anything with wheels (and isn't a wheelchair or some kind of mobility vehicle) belongs on the f-ing road? And anything with feet belongs on the pavement, away from inconsiderate arsewipes like the utter prick I just encountered?
:o
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When I become ruler it will be the first new law I will pass ray , being considerate it will apply to anyone over 12 sounds fair lol
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When I become ruler it will be the first new law I will pass ray , being considerate it will apply to anyone over 12 sounds fair lol
If that happens, Pol, can I be your second-in-command? Possibly with a cool uniform? And shades, gotta have cool shades... ;)
And can we have people who talk loudly at the cinema thrown onto our forthcoming shitlist? :D
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The way people treated jewish people through-out history. The jewish population in Krakow was in once 60,000, now it's 1,000 and only 200 in a jewish community. The jewish quarter lacks jewish people and it's heartbreaking. I can not even comprehend how and why the nazis would do such a thing. Basically anyone who sympathizes with nazis or is into the white supremacy/ nazi shit can eat shit and die.
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OK, the tax people have just decided that I underpaid a few hundred quid last year in taxes (not due to anything I ever did, just the numbskulls I was working for at the time) and they'd like it back NOW... this, just as I'm juggling my desperately low finances...
Hmmm, the last time I got a tax rebate was FOUR years after the time in question... they finally decided I was under-paid and they eventually sent me a cheque..? >:(
So, Tax Folk Twatmonkeys, I'll get your money back to you within the next four years. Fairs fair, eh?
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Tax Folk Twatmonkeys,
Superb ;D
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Tax Folk Twatmonkeys,
Superb ;D
Personally, I'm surprised the T-word got past the swearbot...
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Some neighbour living 2 km's distance from us faced something really terrible last Friday. Their huge house burned like an arson. Fortunately no one died but their quite brand new house was lost, totally. They have horses there too, large fields and some other buildings. Now they can't even keep the animals there anymore and have to move somewhere else. Feeling sad about it.
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Right now... big bloody hairy spiders. Keep finding them all over my flat. So phobic about these eight-legged bastards and they seem to think that seeing as it's going a bit cold outside, good ol' Master Ray wants to give them a home!
Anything with that many legs and that many eyes is definitely up to something. >:( >:(
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Spiders kill flies, flies are annoying as fck, they eat your food then they sick and shit on it. Bob Coyle wasn't turned into one for nowt ( granton star cause ref )
Spiders were here long before us.
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Some granton star , boab meets gawd
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dn1DXyHSWsg
Contains strong language
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People who complain about refugees having smart phones. These people are idiots and use this to further their point on the side anti-immigration, nationalist hate speech.
1. It's one of their only life lines.
2. The only way to get in touch with family
3. They are asylum seekers not economic migrants
4. Being a refugee does not mean you are poor
5. Syria is not the poorest country in the world
6. Smart phones are not that expensive
7. the rest of the world have them so why should not Syrians.
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Some granton star , boab meets gawd
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dn1DXyHSWsg
Contains strong language
Bloody love that clip, was the movie 'The Acid House'?
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Yes its from the acid house trilogy. Very recommend, an essential purchase, the book is excellent as well its a compilation of short stories
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Yes its from the acid house trilogy. Very recommend, an essential purchase, the book is excellent as well its a compilation of short stories
Never seen the movie but read the book, excellent. Looks like 'Porno' is finally going to made into a movie with the original cast of Trainspotting (even Mr Mcgregor) with Mr Boyle directing, also remember that as being a damn fine read.
But flies are not worse than spiders, at least they announce their presence with the buzz-y thing, not like dem bloody spiders with their silent creepiness... and I found another one about half an hour ago on my kitchen wall!
Prediction for the near future in my flat... splatter-y.
;)
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You can pick up the movie for a few quid at a certain internet auction site , maybe you should buy 8 legged freaks as well lol , Ps not all flies buzz
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This is what happens when you kill spiders allowing too many flies into your house lol
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DBKeTgNsZrY
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This is what happens when you kill spiders allowing too many flies into your house lol
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DBKeTgNsZrY
One of my favourite movies...
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This is what happens when you kill spiders allowing too many flies into your house lol
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DBKeTgNsZrY
Having seen the tatt on your back Pol, it comes as no surprise to me that you are a champion of our eight legged friends ;)
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You got to support the cause mr shush
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I wish I could give it more of my time, but I am so heavily involved with the promotion of the benefits of Red Sauce in the face of brownist competition, I have time for little else. ;D
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This is what happens when you kill spiders allowing too many flies into your house lol
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DBKeTgNsZrY
Having seen the tatt on your back Pol, it comes as no surprise to me that you are a champion of our eight legged friends ;)
I suppose you don't mean a Fly or Goldblum tattoo... :-X
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Its a spider
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I wish I could give it more of my time, but I am so heavily involved with the promotion of the benefits of Red Sauce in the face of brownist competition, I have time for little else. ;D
Just had to go there and re-ignite the Sauce Wars, didn't you Shush...
I suppose you don't mean a Fly or Goldblum tattoo..
I now have an image in my head of Pol having an enormous Jeff Goldblum tattoo...
;D
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Its a spider
Cool idea! :)
Once when I was visiting a Milton Keynes festival in 2000 I saw a tattoo that I maybe think is the coolest I've ever seen: there was a bald punk rocker who had black & green roses tattooed nearly all over his head.
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[...] an enormous Jeff Goldblum tattoo...
;D
I know a pair, very good friends of us who've had an idea to have tatts about their good friends they know. But as we know, some ideas do not work always: they said they'd like to have tattoos about me and my wife in their calves!
:o ;D
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Actually what pisses me off, is my small circular saw table's motor broke today. Well, it was a cheap machine and it worked for 6 years. But now I think the next saw I'm going to purchase is a way better.
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I do like reading about all your tool and machine stuff Ruscoe. I bet you have got an awesome workshop ;D
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Ikea using a cramps songs to sell their shit over priced furniture , got to be be worst cover version ever , poor Lux must be spinning
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Really, do they use a Cramps tune at the background? I don't want to buy anything from Ikea.
Sorry Swedes... ;)
What pisses me off now is I have a flu. No fever but my nose and eyes bleed all the time. I have fever very rarely. Only couple of times in last 5 years.
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Well the cramps covered to be fair but it will always be their song in my mind
Here is the original version
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GTroJlLPRHM
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Alt tickets not having PayPal, come on make it easier for us to spend our money
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The fact that netflix makes you pay a fee monthly but does not work in Romania or Ukraine or Poland.
Also the fact that spotify only allows use when traveling for 14 days.
It's all so ******* stupid.
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The fact that netflix makes you pay a fee monthly but does not work in Romania or Ukraine or Poland.
Also the fact that spotify only allows use when traveling for 14 days.
It's all so ******* stupid.
It's called economics and to do with licencing!
As has been suggested before there are ways around this using a proxy server!
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Hungarian police/authorities firing tear gas and water canon at babies and children , fcking shame on them !
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Hungarian police/authorities firing tear gas and water canon at babies and children , fcking shame on them !
But it gave the Daily Mail and the like more pictures of angry young men ripping down fences!
Funny how the pictures of doe-eyed children are absent from those reports... almost like the last couple of weeks never happened.
::)
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I'm not saying that trying to rip down fences or throwing bricks or setting fires is right but you can understand their frustrations , firing tear gas into a crowd randomly that contained woman and children was way over the top
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I'm not saying that trying to rip down fences or throwing bricks or setting fires is right but you can understand their frustrations , firing tear gas into a crowd randomly that contained woman and children was way over the top
Agreed, mate! Just pissed off about the see-saw way the UK folks view their politics dependant on whatever shit newspaper throws their way...
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Went shopping yesterday, on the way from the bus to the supermarket. Got 3 different people trying to stop me selling stuff. Virgin media, sky tv and do I want to change my energy provider. Fck right off and leave me alone if I want it I will contact you. Personally I like to tell them I stay in a tent etc and watch the look on their faces
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Getting the flu when in Romania. :(
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Bloody racing cyclists taking up all the road then have the cheek to put there middle finger up at me as the go past grrrrrr
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The cash machine I used a few hours ago chewed up my card and then broke down, leaving me with no way of accessing my cash and about £1.20 to last me until Monday, when they re-open...
On the bright side, thanks to their numerous f-ups recently (see previous posts on the subject) they are basically my bee-yatch nowadays, I'll be there first thing on Monday and I'm sure the financial compensation will follow...
Still pissed off, though.
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Come The Revolution we'll burn the feckers to the ground Comrade ;D
Pisser though my friend :-*
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MR, I know the feeling.
A Romania bank ate my card and would not give it back. It's a big, annoying mess.
Basically I have no card until mid week and paying a massive amount to get it shipped to Switzerland by mid week.
Since banks are too stupid to actually fix issues when abroad. Advice is to always stash extra cash.
Stashing extra GBP and Euro saved my ass from being screwed in a country that uses mostly cash.
One thing is you can't always depend on that little bank card to get your own damn money.
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Pubs playing the music too quietly after you have just put on a good selection. >:(
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Pubs playing the music too quietly after you have just put on a good selection. >:(
Yea, while you're awaiting for your songs and will find out the crew doesn't like the songs you like.
But also, one of the things pissing off is when they play music too loud just to get people to buy more drinks that they wouldn't hear the talk.
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my brave old sister, taken to hospital, heart trouble again. its enough to drive you mad, luckily there is a band that can cover every emotion and in some way keeps me out of an asylum
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Best wishes to you sis, mate, hope it all works out OK.
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The cash machine I used a few hours ago chewed up my card and then broke down, leaving me with no way of accessing my cash and about £1.20 to last me until Monday, when they re-open...
On the bright side, thanks to their numerous f-ups recently (see previous posts on the subject) they are basically my bee-yatch nowadays, I'll be there first thing on Monday and I'm sure the financial compensation will follow...
Still pissed off, though.
Update... looks like I fell victim to a cashpoint fraud. Went to me bank today to find out that my account was drained of all cash and the c-words still managed to run up nearly £1500 of debt in my name, all in the space of an hour. How the fook did they manage that? I sometimes struggle with my bank security stuff when I try and buy stuff! Much less exceed my overdraft limit when I get text messages when I exceed my limit by so much as a penny? :o
I swear there was nothing unusual about that cashpoint. Looks like it'll be written off by the bank fraud people, but still a shocker. Bottom line, IMO... never use external cash machines. Won't make that mistake again.
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Wow ray that's fcking shocking, you never think when you use a atm that could happen. Glad it looks like your getting the money back even so I would be fcking raging.
That posh toss pot piggie Cameron have the nerve to attack the snp because one of their mps is caught up in alleged property mis dealings , after all the shit his mob have done what a fcking cheek !
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That's really bad mate, I hope the bank compensate you. Always best to cover the key pad with one hand and type with the other when putting in your pin -- or do the know yet if the atm had a false front to read the card ?
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No fake front, apparently they can slip something over and inside the card reader slot that will be tighter than a condom, read all details and then block / disable the cash machine just long enough for the mug (ie, ME) to walk away, thinking it's a simple breakdown, then they come in, retrieve the device and spend, spend, spend... >:(
Cnuts.
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Update. Looks like my bank was hit multiple times over the weekend by these c-words, all monies to be refunded by tomorrow morning. ;D
Still would like to see the bastards hung from the nearest lamp-post though.
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Still would like to see the bastards hung from the nearest lamp-post though.
Blimey! You been reading the Daily Mail again big fella? ;D
Glad you got your money back and that must have been a long few days for you :-*
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cheers ray, she seems ok a few days after, a bit shaken up as its the second time. but ok.
on the subject of cashpoints. it told me a few days ago.
please remove your card. thank you for your custom.... no 'kin money came out! I've done that before when pissed about 25 years back. typed my pin number in and walked away forgetting to take the money. it was retracted back into the ATM after a few minutes. a phone call from "midland" as it was then, confirmed this and all was sorted. I got a mini statement,
this is happening quite often it seems (talking to colleagues) with modern cash machines (the ones with a headphone socket) a very brief message is displayed that the ATM cannot dispense your money and it will be credited back to you account.... what the hell is that!!!
I came to my banks cashpoint to get some....ermmm cash? and told im not allowed and should sit on the naughty step for being rude enough to think of such a request. They don't even give interest on a current account. so whats wrong with stuffing money in your mattress again?
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Everything is automated money these days, bac , direct debit, PayPal , chip and pin , I reckon you probably never see about 80/90 % of your money. Now it great and very convenient when it works but I fcking pain when it doesn't
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ah....but I keep an eye on things....I was unemployed for 11 months and it was tough, the main thing is you get fat. because you cant afford fresh food, and that is a spiral.
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Camerons big speech today, basically taking a comment by Corbyn WELL out of context and accusing him of being a terrorist supporter...
I suppose he had to do something pretty big to divert from the whole 'dead pig shagger' thing... but, wow, this was a new low...
I was in Manchester last Friday and the whole 'ring of steel' thing around the conference centre, complete with snipers on roofs aimed at the general public... :(
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I do the same, the bank and atm is right next door, so I get a mini statement most days
Try working in a chip shop and living above a Chinese to find out about getting fat lol
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Cameron speech also pissed me off. More so about his stuff about helping the poor and the disadvantaged , what by cutting tax credits allowing landlords to charge extortionate rents, bedroom tax, benefit sanctions, atos stabbing the disabled in back . Child poverty and the homeless numbers have increased massively as well as the number and use of food banks. Yet still he sits on his fat posh arse and allows the utility companies to rip us off guess he doesn't want to upset his posh share holder mates
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Camerons big speech today, basically taking a comment by Corbyn WELL out of context and accusing him of being a terrorist supporter...
I suppose he had to do something pretty big to divert from the whole 'dead pig shagger' thing... but, wow, this was a new low...
I was in Manchester last Friday and the whole 'ring of steel' thing around the conference centre, complete with snipers on roofs aimed at the general public... :(
Evening MR
Well the security had to be there because of the constant and quite intimidating protesters. Yes I've been in Manchester this week as well. Loud and threatening protesters that were not present at the Labour and Liberal conferences. So much for Jeremys "be nice" edict.
As for the dead pig thing that keeps being mentioned. I don't know whether it is true, and neither do you. However it seems unlikely. If you buy Private Eye this week, look at their article on it discussing Elisabeth Oakshott who surprise surprise is the daughter of venal Lord Oakeshott failed politician and backstabber supreme. Add Lord Ashcroft to it, a man refused grace and favour he believed he could buy and a fair person would conclude the account is probably bollocks, like or loath Cameron. Read how Elisabeth Oakeshott has admitted there is not a scrap of truth in it, but it made good PR.
This may surprise you but I agree with JC that we need to stop the ya-boo politics. Me, I like some evidence for assertions, whoever it is about. You rightly castigate Cameron for his unfounded comments on Corbyn, but do the same to Cameron? :)
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Evening, Idopas. You well, mate?
You're right, the Cameron / pig allegations haven't got any solid proof. But there IS solid proof about the Bullingdon Club, which Call Me Dave was a member of. I have to ask, why has Cameron not sued in the face of such an accusation? Because (IMO) there would be a huge and drawn-out court case which would bring the antics of the BC to light, most of them pretty damn despicable and not well known in the minds of the general public. Burning money in front of the homeless, smashing up family run restaurants for rich-boy chortles...? I'd say that sticking your winkie in a dead pigs mouth was the least of it. Do we know if Dave was part of those horrible things? No, but it takes a single photo. And this case would run and run... nope, Dave would prefer it forgotten and buried under 'Corbyn LOVES terrorists' attention-grabbing bullshit.
BTW, did you see / read the Corbyn interview in question? Odd how Cameron echoed some of the sentiments without mentioning Corbyns agreement...
This will surprise you, but I'm not convinced by Corbyn either, but it's early days. What shocks me is that the Tories aren't just after putting Labour down (let's face it, Labour did that themselves by electing Milliband as their leader... wow, was Mr Bean unavailable? ;) ) but it seems like an all-out campaign to destroy Labour once and for all. Leaving the way for a right-wing party to run unopposed... well, historically, that hasn't worked out too well, has it?
Also, I hear that 200,000 new folks have now joined the Labour Party... I suspect The Tories are shitting it.
On a lighter note, mate... you doing any NMA gigs between now and the end of the year? ;)
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Sounds like the film "the riot club" was based on such.
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I do the same, the bank and atm is right next door, so I get a mini statement most days
Try working in a chip shop and living above a Chinese to find out about getting fat lol
Pol, its a western dilemma I think. look at the poor in asia for example. all they can afford is rice. all the poor can afford here is highly processed food. which, in turn leads to health problems, which in turn leads to spiralling taxes to pay for the NHS, which in turn leads to unemployment, which in turn leads to....erm where I started?
Cheers Pol
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Sounds like the film "the riot club" was based on such.
It certainly was... would watch it, but I don't think my blood pressure could handle it...
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While we've just had a huge renovation at home and everything went quite ok we nearly had a disaster in kitchen with a filter that cleans the drinking water. It's a machine we waited for a long time that they'll bring and install in to the system. But it looks like the so called o-rings bleed water. What the heck. Ok, I called the guys to fix it up and change some of the original spare parts to better ones. Fortunately it works better now but there are still some parts that I'm suspicious about. Hmm, let's see... We've paid our arses off already for the renovation and this filter costs 700 euros so I think it's not too much to ask for quality that works.
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Talk about bad timing... after a year of generally good health, getting sick two days before a long-awaited NMA gig (and four days before an even longer awaited Sisters Of Mercy gig...) >:(
Screw it, I will make those gigs unless I have massive chest pains and are bleeding out of my eyes... ;D
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Good Evening Master Ray ,
Im sorry about that get well soon ;)I keep my fingers corss for you all the best
cheers witch
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Missing the last train home from Glasgow to Stewarton n it costing me £25 for a taxi
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Some god awful bug that hit me on sunday, wiped out monday and only started to ease yesterday afternoon. I didnt think it was possible to sleep for nigh on 20 hours. Currently functioning at about 60% but its progress 😉
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F-ing Nat West bank! I think I mentioned a couple of weeks ago that I'd been the victim of an ATM fraud thing and I was told I'd get all money refunded... nope, they arsed it up and I'm now utterly broke, a day before an NMA gig and a Sisters Of Mercy gig two days afterwards...
Thank God I'm going to those gigs with my best mate of nearly 30 years who can sub me until I sort this utter ARSEBOLLOCKS out!
An utterly cheesy, but heartfelt song to follow... ;) ;)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAQ4sJZ5IsU
Cheers, Dan.
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Some god awful bug that hit me on sunday, wiped out monday and only started to ease yesterday afternoon. I didnt think it was possible to sleep for nigh on 20 hours. Currently functioning at about 60% but its progress 😉
Do you have bugs such as the ixodes ricinus over there? It belongs to group of acari. I'm sorry but this wiki link (https://fi.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puutiainen) is in Finnish but you can see several photos about the creep. They suck blood for couple of days until bloated huge. Some of these creatures can cause pretty nasty diseases over here.
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Ok it's a tick in English.
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Not that sort of bug Rusco. I guess its an English expression. A bug is also a word for bad bacteria. You have to remember in English English we have many words that mean two things. (For no sensible reason at all!!!!!)
Long time no speak mate. Hope youre well.
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[...] A bug is also a word for bad bacteria. You have to remember in English English we have many words that mean two things. (For no sensible reason at all!!!!!)
Long time no speak mate. Hope youre well.
Ok, I see lol. Nice to hear from you, Drummyb. We're fine.
You going to Manc in Dec? :)
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No mate. Just Nottingham. Cant wait!!!
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People who end every single sentence with a question mark.
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Seems like Oscar Pistorius is out of prison, just eleven months into his supposed 'five year' sentence for murdering his girlfriend, a sentence that was already stupidly light at the end of a dirty, paid-for trial...
Stumpy little bastard belonged on the end of a fuckin' rope. >:(
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People who try to justify torture.
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So, the British steel industry gets a devastating blow with 1200 redundancies in the North... whilst in The South, the Chinese Prime Minister and his wife get given an expensive and luxurious welcome from Cameron and the Royal Family and lots of grovelling newspaper headlines (don't they all look lovely?) after all the steel business went over to, yes, China... ::)
I do appreciate the ins and outs of economics, honestly, but the timing of this is just insulting at best and sickening at worst... but old Call Me Dave doesn't give a shit, eh?
>:(
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Arrogant fuckwits who seem to assume that because they have a flaccid little piece of biological matter jiggling about between their legs (if only they could see it under the huge rolls of biological lumpage obscuring the view) that they have an innate superiority over 50% of the population .............
I did get pissed off ............
I did let it be known in no uncertain terms.
Mind you, I didn't threaten to pop an arrow down his jap's eye so maybe I'm finally learning at bit of self-control ;D
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Talk talk , for a big internet company to allow themselves to be hacked so easy is disgusting. The worst of it is of course that your locked into one of their contracts and can't go elsewhere . I fcking better not lose any money
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Pissed off people getting pissed and pissing when it is pissing down rain pisses me off.
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Mind you, I didn't threaten to pop an arrow down his jap's eye so maybe I'm finally learning at bit of self-control ;D
:o :o :o if that's your usual MO then yes, I'd say your people skills are definitely improving ;D
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Maybe this is just an American thing. But it pisses me off when there's some moron in line in front of me who wants to buy a whole bunch of scratch tickets. Then he just stands right there and scratches them while I stand there and wait ten minutes to buy a soda. My piss offed-itude multiplies when the jerk exclaims "Oh !! A two dollar winner ! I'll take two more ! " Life is just too damn short to watch some prick scratch away his life savings as I die of thirst.
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The stick that sausages and bacon have had today. >:( As carcinogenic as smoking !!, red meat in general not far behind. Will a pack of sausages carry similar health warnings as a pack of fags ?
I could give up pork and beef, in their standard form, but not my beloved sausage. German sausage, Polish sausage, spicy Italian sausage and salami. Then the wonderful Cumberland, like a glorious Katherine wheel filling your plate.
LONG LIVE THE SAUSAGE !!
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I agree, Shush, I could give up bacon, but not the gloriousness of sausages! Got some lovely Lincolnshire sausages in the fridge right now. So much variety, so many different tastes, all great! I particularly like German sausages, it's worth going over to Germany just to taste their thick, meaty, tasty sausages...
We should meet soon and compare our sausages, in detail...
... long pause...
It's possible that people might misread this thread.
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hmm, I am sure you have a very tasty sausage M/R ::)
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Canny beat a thick long finger of haggis lol
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Pizza Hut now has a pizza where the crust also serves as buns for tiny hot dogs which are cooked inside it. It's sure to kill some people, so I'm undecided as to whether it pisses me off. Seems like the kid who died shooting an arrow up his nose because he thought it'd come back out of his bellybutton. Yes, it's tragic but.......
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I've also seen a pizza advertised (think it was also Pizza Hut) where the crust has tiny cheeseburgers cooked into the crust... :o
Love cheeseburgers, love pizza, but on the same plate? Even an unhealthy eater like me wants to throw up at the very thought of it...
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Talk talk , for a big internet company to allow themselves to be hacked so easy is disgusting. The worst of it is of course that your locked into one of their contracts and can't go elsewhere . I fcking better not lose any money
I second that Pol.
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Ha talk talk who were hacked by a 15 year old boy from his bedroom (allegedly) now I know that some of these kids are super smart especially when it comes to computers but its not exactly the work of master criminals is it . Staying on talk talk having to check my bank account regularly and being extremely paranoid when any company phones me ( probably not a bad thing)
Moving on to O2 , so we have all seen the ads your bill automatically halves with O2 refresh when your contract ends. Oh fck no it doesn't you get told that your on a O2 standard contract and not to O2 refresh contract, hey who knew there was a difference. Ever felt like you have been cheated. Never trust a pussy lol
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Mind you, I didn't threaten to pop an arrow down his jap's eye so maybe I'm finally learning at bit of self-control ;D
:o :o :o if that's your usual MO then yes, I'd say your people skills are definitely improving ;D
Dunno about usual MO............. but when some Jack The Lad gives it big sexist misogynistic bullshit to me then I believe it's a highly appropriate MO ;D ;) 8)
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being excluded by your friends
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being excluded by your friends
What a surprise to see you post this!
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More a sad post but can't be bothered looking for that thread n it kinda pisses me off too so valid.
The RBS next door closed for the time yesterday, the two women who mainly worked there were both really nice and a part of community, so much so that they received lots of cards. Today the workies were already in taking the signage down removing the visual signs of what once was , thankfully memories don't fade so fast.
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being excluded by your friends
Hi Amanda. If you are "excluded" by friends, are they really your friends?
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That the good lady has had to upsticks to get away from her daughters father and is currently now in a refuge near me. And that the whole situation is a big mess. It also pisses me off she didnt listen to me. Im angry at her being controlled and her allowing it. Domestic abuse. A big messy pile of poop.
My life is a straight line. Its others that always bring ripples.
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'kin toothache is pissing me off....need my canines to be pulled I think.
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That slime ball excuse for a human Andrew Lloyd Webber, a multi millionaire lord who hasn't bothered his arse voting for two years then eventually decides to get up off his fat arse and fly over from America first class of course to back his posh pals Cameron and Osborne in the vote to cut tax credits meaning hard working people would be £1000 plus worse off . Would love to put him in a room with hard working mums and dads
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That slime ball excuse for a human Andrew Lloyd Webber, a multi millionaire lord who hasn't bothered his arse voting for two years then eventually decides to get up off his fat arse and fly over from America first class of course to back his posh pals Cameron and Osborne in the vote to cut tax credits meaning hard working people would be £1000 plus worse off . Would love to put him in a room with hard working mums and dads
Not sure what is worse... what he did the other day or the utter cavalcade of shitty horrendousness that is his 'work'... :(
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Im feeling ill having a cold thats it
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This "sorry, you are allowed to watch it in your country" thing on yt
Sorry, you (yt ore gema) don`t mean sorry - a fight of copyright ond money me thinks, some artist aren`t interested in blocking their (old) songs, only their record companies (because the companies have the rights and try to earn some more money, not the artists) ???
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Witch, you need (1R,2S,5R)-5-methyl-2-propan-2-ylcyclohexan-1-ol, namely menthol. It will make your nose feel a little clearer. Even if it doesn't ease the aches,
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Banks.
I do believe that MR had a rant about these incompetent spunk monkeys leeching money off of us 99% For fecks sake we pay for these so called "professionals" to deal with our (not so) high falutin' financial affairs........
There is a word for these amoeba's and it rhymes with anchors ;)
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Bankers? ;D
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Well my experience of the HSBC as a business bank as I grew the company has been fantastic. Local bank manager who is brilliant as she has worked with me and given me fair interest loans over the years to grow the business. They are responsive to the business needs. So I think blanket condemnation is a big harsh. I get what you are saying about the speculators, but they are not the whole story. :)
Tell you what pissed me off. Forget the tax credits legislation which was not thought out at all well. The Lords, jobs given to them by birth or because they've paid for them by being on the public purse all their lives voting out legislation when they are not voted in. We may not like politicians, but individually the buggers have to stand up every four years and beg for our vote.
As I said put the legislation aside, as I'm sure you are happy about it failing. But the act is anti democratic and next time it could be legislation you care about!
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Why has modern life became so dependant on having a bank account. No body pays wages in cash ok I get the security aspect then again hackers v bank robbers n security van heists. So easy to pay with debit card n PayPal etc, will cash become almost obsolete in the not too distant future. Think about it what do you actually need cash for, where I am the bus and few small independent shops.
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Agree with you on the tax credits thing, Idopas... it's a way of getting people off of benefits and taking on low-paid work and still make ends meet... who the fook could think that it was a bad idea? ::)
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I've never been the biggest fan of the lords, but doesn't show just how far out of touch the government are about tax credits, that for the first time in over 100 years they decided to vote against the government on a financial matter. For people to lose nearly £40 a week when they are already struggling is simply disgusting. Maybe we need a second house made up from a cross section of society to prevent things like this. Surely nobody thinks this is the right thing
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I would lose nearly £500 a month and my home.
>:(
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People who are not qualified yet feel inclined to diagnose strangers with various mental illnesses
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People who are not qualified yet feel inclined to diagnose strangers with various mental illnesses
Are you gonna give folk some context because this alone doesn't mean much?
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Im feeling really ill at the moment so thats it wish you lots of fun take care cheers witch
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Suggest you see a doctor then witch, as clearly a much wiser witch on here has.
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I know it's a bit petty but buying cds and finding there's no lyric sheet inside.Is it too much to ask? :D
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Well my experience of the HSBC as a business bank as I grew the company has been fantastic. Local bank manager who is brilliant as she has worked with me and given me fair interest loans over the years to grow the business. They are responsive to the business needs. So I think blanket condemnation is a big harsh. I get what you are saying about the speculators, but they are not the whole story. :)
I was talking about personal banking and ineptitude in changing a standing order actually, which meant the daft buggers paid my rent twice 1 day before I went into hospital so I don't think you got what I was saying at all ;D
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Bought a new mobile phone last week on EE (UK mobile phone network), specifically for pay as you go, I use my phone for little else than texts, £10 credit will last me two or three months... they tried to sell me on some big package / plan, I said no, went away with my new phone...
Yup, I was signed up to some package / plan that I didn't agree to. Rang up to cancel and, wow... EE's customer attitude is 'The customer is always WRONG' :o No matter what I said, they countered with 'Yes, but...' and tried to sell me another fuckin' package / plan! Like I'm some idiot who doesn't know what he wants! >:(
Got it sorted out in the end but, UK folks, stay the hell away from EE...
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Went to my doctor today coz Im felling a bit ill since one week ands my doc told me your Tattoo looks so scary and awfull will you remove it ? makes me really angry >:( I thought my doc can think about it but he has no right too jugdge me? ( hope that the right word in english ....
cheers witch
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Tell him to piss off witch and say the same about his face. Ask him to brush his teeth as he is taking shit
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Agree with you there Pol. What a cheek. Its like commenting on not liking some mole or blemish. Witch, if you did not go to him about your tatt, he had no right to comment.
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I'm with Pol too.
Damned unprofessional nevermind rude.......................... >:(
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Unless your tattoo is infected your doctor has no right to even mention it.
Unless she/he is saying how cool/interesting it is.
:)
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Agree with you there Pol. What a cheek. Its like commenting on not liking some mole or blemish. Witch, if you did not go to him about your tatt, he had no right to
Thxs a lot Pol -Shush-Anna woman O cent aswell Wesssey Witch
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0 cent? Umm, sorry whitch that's a very funny typo. ;D
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I think my central heating pump is knackered.
No heating downstairs.
Any corgi registered family here ?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxxU-bBfmkY
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This has happened twice. Two turkish men talked to me. I accepted a coffee and tea. then they start trying to kiss me with no permission. Yesterday, I thought one wanted to be friends. I took a motorbike ride with him and all was fun. Then he starts kissing me and he placed my hand on his erection and told me I was beautiful.
I get that it's a different culture and to some western girls are easy but Christ. Why can't they accept that I do not want to have sex with someone I knew for an hour or two? I am disgusted. It's beginning to turn me off of men completely. If I am attracted to someone, I am attracted to someone. If not and they force me, I find it repulsive.
I am lucky, I was not raped. If i think about it, It's sexual assault. I said i did not want sex or even to be kissed He still did. In the past five years this has happened four times. One was pure assault and near rape, the next was a stalker, the next a x-friend, the next a Turkish man. Why can't men just not force women to do any sexual acts?
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Sorry for what has happened to you Amanda, I guess some sick guys think your a easy target a young woman travelling alone along way from home
Another benefits program about to start on channel 5 , on benefits in Yorkshire or something. Haven't we had enough of this. I guess showing someone desperate for work and struggling to get by in a area of high unemployment doesn't make good tv when the small minority who rip the piss do
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This has happened twice. Two turkish men talked to me. I accepted a coffee and tea. then they start trying to kiss me with no permission. Yesterday, I thought one wanted to be friends. I took a motorbike ride with him and all was fun. Then he starts kissing me and he placed my hand on his erection and told me I was beautiful.
I get that it's a different culture and to some western girls are easy but Christ. Why can't they accept that I do not want to have sex with someone I knew for an hour or two? I am disgusted. It's beginning to turn me off of men completely. If I am attracted to someone, I am attracted to someone. If not and they force me, I find it repulsive.
I am lucky, I was not raped. If i think about it, It's sexual assault. I said i did not want sex or even to be kissed He still did. In the past five years this has happened four times. One was pure assault and near rape, the next was a stalker, the next a x-friend, the next a Turkish man. Why can't men just not force women to do any sexual acts?
Sorry to hear about that Amanda... hope you're OK...
But... there's always a 'but' with me, isn't there... :-[
Now, before I go on, I would never never NEVER go down the whole 'asking for it' route, never in a million years, no matter how this post starts out so please stick with me...
But... you have mentioned on another post that you sometimes struggle to 'read' people. Yet still you travel to countries you don't know all that much about and take people you meet on face value. I admire your faith in humanity, honestly.
But girls travelling abroad have had much worse happen to them for much less. Again, I am NOT blaming you. those were horrible things to happen. But how long exactly did you know this guy before you agreed to go for a trip into the mountains with him? What's up there, how far is it to get back... who could help you in something bad happened? :-\
Girl, I think you need to grow some armour. Sorry, that's the 'tough love' bit I've posted to you several times before. You said that you recognise that some foreign men think that Western girls are easy... God knows these men have probably seen too many US movies where, apparently, all young women want to **** all the time (not excusing that viewpoint for a single second)... but you seem to ignore that little bit of simple sense?
I do worry about you, which is why I'm posting this. Sorry our paths haven't crossed yet! But, please, be safe. And once again, it ain't your fault. The worst thing you could be accused of is naivety. There are much worse things than that.
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0 cent? Umm, sorry whitch that's a very funny typo. ;D
0 cent? Umm, sorry whitch that's a very funny typo. ;D
Good Evening Anna Woman O Kent ,
Im feeling really sorry about my typo :-[
I like to send you my apology .
Thxs a lot to Pol - Anna Woman O Kent -Shush -Wessexy Witch for your kind reply and for your support
Thank you wish you a good start in a new week
cheers witch
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Please be safe
wish you lots off luck take care
cheers witch
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Good Evening Anna Woman O Kent ,
Im feeling really sorry about my typo :-[
I like to send you my apology .
Hi Witch :)
No need for apologies - actually it is quite an accurate typo because it describes my financial situation pretty well ;D ;D ;D ;D
Have a good week too :)
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I can't criticize anyone for typos, I'm the worlds worst n English is my only language, well English with a twist in my case
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English is my only language
English ? .................... that's stretching it a bit Brother ;D ;D ;D ;D :-*
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Ha I did say with a twist, I speak Scots not to great at spelling it as it was frowned upon at school or skull as we say in Ayrshire, thankfully Scots has started to become a recognized dialect, it was designed so the English couldn't understand what we were saying after they banned Gaelic
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Well you've heard me speak Pol so you know me mickey taking ANYBODY else's English is a prime case of the pot calling the kettle black ;)
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At least I can understand you lol , can remember after I had a few drinks and was speaking about something emotive n forget I wasn't in Ayrshire, everyone was like what the fck is he saying lol
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Well I'm from the Midlands, and you both sound funny to me !! :D
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Oi, I'm from Northampton.... If it comes down to ITV areas, I'm East Anglian, not Midlands.
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Getting totally soaked to the skin ( keeping it polite) loading a skip
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The tk Maxx Xmas advert, what a load of shit , aye right we are all gonna go to tk Maxx and buy presents for our neighbours, get a fcking grip , Bah humbug
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don't watch TV...Unless you want to see it?
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In Irvine today shopping n walking through the mall and they are playing a crap version of fcking white Christmas. No ! Save it until at least December.
Am I being a grumpy miserable cnt or do most people feel like this ?
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In Irvine today shopping n walking through the mall and they are playing a crap version of fcking white Christmas. No ! Save it until at least December.
Am I being a grumpy miserable cnt or do most people feel like this ?
I certainly feel like this... heard 'Jinglebell Rock' played in ASDA on the 4th November...
And don't put yourself down... 'grumpy miserable cnt'? C'mon, you're not miserable... ;)
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Thanks for that ray lol
I will buy you a bottle of water and a lovely salad roll since your on the healthy living lol
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Yeah, rub it in Pol... but the drinking (in moderation) is fine as long as I knock the ciggies on the head (damn, I miss them), so make it a pint in Nottingham! ;)
What's pissing me off today is the run-around the bloody benefits people are giving me just so I can get some money out of them so I can, you know, live... I legitimately lost my job and then got signed off work until the end of the year thanks to the big old 'heart incident'... you'd think I had seven kids, had never worked and was demanding a big new house or something! I've been a working, tax-paying man for over a quarter of a century asking for very little back... >:(
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In time being without the cigs will be excellent, I will never smoke again.
The ss are definitely arseholes , yes they definitely like to keep you waiting, I have a mate who is signing on and they are coming down hard on him , think he is on a sanction just now.
Buy you a lager then, only three weeks to go
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In time being without the cigs will be excellent, I will never smoke again.
The ss are definitely arseholes , yes they definitely like to keep you waiting, I have a mate who is signing on and they are coming down hard on him , think he is on a sanction just now.
Buy you a lager then, only three weeks to go
Cheers, mate.
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Think you deserve it
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People harping on about the same stuff and whatever people say to try and help them they still keep going. " I don't want to burn myself but I keep sticking my hand in this fire". How about not sticking your hand in the fire". " Bit I have a right to" - you get the gist. ;)
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People who name you for something you were not even involved with
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People harping on about the same stuff and whatever people say to try and help them they still keep going. " I don't want to burn myself but I keep sticking my hand in this fire". How about not sticking your hand in the fire". " Bit I have a right to" - you get the gist. ;)
Anyone read this without singing this in their head ?
"I put my hand into the roaring flames, I felt the pain as it started to burn.
I've done the same thing over and over again, as if I never ever wanted to learn..."
;)
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Personally, this whole forthcoming 'Black Friday' thing... people acting like starving folks from the third world, desperate for food, just to get £20 off a fookin' telly... this happened last year...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwsDZB48LWw
Utterly idiotic c-words, the lot of them.
First world problems, eh?
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Im working most of the time alone at a petrol station I had 1 customer who was really pissed drunk at the early afternoon was not easy to deal with him Ive had too tell him I will call the police so you have too leave our ground >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(
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The black Friday thing seems to have turned into a week or more of sales , I'm sure the gullible will still buy it , there are sales and so called special offers every week somewhere or another.
American has given us some good things but this isn't one of them
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Good evening Pol you are right same here in Germany :o
Good night cheers witch
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The black Friday thing seems to have turned into a week or more of sales , I'm sure the gullible will still buy it , there are sales and so called special offers every week somewhere or another.
American has given us some good things but this isn't one of them
I wonder why the UK chose to adopt it. It's horrible. Who in the Uk is it that says , "Hey, lets take an American event that showcase greed money... and make it our own."
It doesn't even make sense in Europe. It is supposed to be the day after Thanksgiving. That is an American holiday so how does that work?
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I wonder why the UK chose to adopt it. It's horrible. Who in the Uk is it that says , "Hey, lets take an American event that showcase greed money... and make it our own."
Who in the UK says it? What about the retailers big and small. If I owned a small retail business and could see my turnover jump 300% for a short period, ie shift units, why would I not? In the end I have to make a profit, pay the staff, restock etc.
Personally I don't think it is great, and the people who fight each other in stores are idiots like MR says. But you asked who would want it! :)
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being far away from home for work in a post or conflict country with my back half stuck and an unsolved problem in my left arm.
coinsidering that i like and i need physical movements and sport am pretty fucked right now
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I wonder why the UK chose to adopt it. It's horrible. Who in the Uk is it that says , "Hey, lets take an American event that showcase greed money... and make it our own."
Who in the UK says it? What about the retailers big and small. If I owned a small retail business and could see my turnover jump 300% for a short period, ie shift units, why would I not? In the end I have to make a profit, pay the staff, restock etc.
Personally I don't think it is great, and the people who fight each other in stores are idiots like MR says. But you asked who would want it! :)
Fair enough, Idopas, I love the idea that small businesses may get an upturn in the old cashflow... as you noticed, I just hate the hysteria / trampling on people bullshit...
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My two fast analytical GCs will be having their annual service on Friday. The engineers always leave more problems than they solve..... Where's Fred Dibnah? at least he knew the relationship between temperature and pressure!
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I would like everyone to sign this petition, especially anyone who has ever smoked , basically Europe are trying to bring the most stupid rules ever concerning e liquids, I will post more stuff if anybody needs more info or use google, please post the petition elsewhere facebook twitter etc
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/105139
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Signed, Pol.
What pissed me off today... trying to get tickets for The Cure next year, only the worst tickets available for Manchester, right up there in the nosebleed seats (but no cheaper than the decent seats), yet there are hundreds and hundreds of tickets available on the mark-up websites for the best part of £200... >:(
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Had a bad day at work no credit cards allowed no cash aswell and we had really slow petrol prices :( :( :( :( :(
Im off here good night all the best cheers witch
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Me and my drunk posts last night. :-[
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Donald Trump.
The treatment of the Kurds by the Turks.
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Donald Trump.
The treatment of the Kurds by the Turks.
I hear you. Depending on Turkey it's interesting how will the situation turn out in future. As someone pointed out since the start of EU in mid 90's they've tried to join the union but got continuously banned because of human rights issue. Turkish army fought the Kurdish PK-party activists at the mountains and tried to find their old leader Öcalan. Kurds were blamed about federalist plans to create a country of their own. Well, they found Öcalan who got a death sentence but the sentence was changed later on to something else.
In my point of view Turkey reacted like hitting a little fly with a maze to disable leftwing political dreams that the Kurds had. A friend of mine belonging to Amnesty went to a Kurdish town in Turkey mountains and replied he saw some heavily armed state soldiers at the streets. Must have been a way scary to live everyday life there.
But now with a refugee crisis and totally different times the EU had even offered a role to Turkey as if they could act as a buffer country in between the EU and neighbouring countries which are mainly Syria and Iraq. Well, on the other hand, didn't Greece call out for Russia in a help for their economical crisis... I think they made a contract about bringing gas in 2019 from Russia to Europe via the old channels, tubes, that go underground in Turkey. And now Turkey's relations with Russia turned worse for the Russian planes that Turkey shot down. That's an interesting situation, I'd say.
I also feel a way disappointed about the fate of Kurds. They've been fighting bravely against the IS and what kind of reward will they get from Turkish government, if any? In general, Kurds are not viewed as a religious ethnical group and the reason for this lies in that their background and history are in leftwing politics.
However, there's a interesting minority among the Kurds too that share ancient religious traditions and they are the Yasidi. Yasidis have claimed they've been attacked for 72 times throughout the history. Most of these are due to Muslims in the past. The recent conquer of a main roadway in Syria was done by 6000 Yasidi soldiers strengthened by US air forces.
So, how will the things turn out in the future? Turkey already had a chance ten years ago to allow a moderate Muslim party a way to parliament and politics but it didn't happen for a reason or another. What would had happened if they had joined there?
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My work petrol price is really slow the customers not nice >:(
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He, if the customers aren`t able to enjoy low prices (I do!) - that has nothing to do with you
If others don`t know how to behave (keine gute Kinderstube haben), give them an extra smile (and think what you think - perhaps a**hole) :)
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Best laid plans being screwed up by others. Proof indeed that you can only ever rely on yourself. :-X
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Lets kick off a bit of controversy.
The whole star wars thing, I enjoyed the first 3 films but I was 10 when the first one came out. Its a film ! and another thing Jedi isn't a religion n light sabers are a bulb in a plastic tube.
Enjoy the film everyone lol
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Heretic!!! ;D I still like em and intend seeing the new one in the new year with my eldest. Bit of escapism never hurts
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I've heard some rumours that since the Return of the Jedi Ewoks have been a bit difficult thing for yankees to swallow. ;D They brought back some memories about Vietnam War. Geez some people take it a way too seriously. ;)
Here: http://observationdeck.kinja.com/return-of-the-jedi-and-the-vietnam-war-1399783724
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Wow. Some people who like to look for problems can find them anywhere :o
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Heretic!!! ;D I still like em and intend seeing the new one in the new year with my eldest. Bit of escapism never hurts
Absolutely. Its just harmless fun. Remember being exited all day at school one day in 1977 about going to see the first one that evening. Enjoyed watching my two boys embrace the second series in 1999. Plan to go and see the new one with the family sometime over the Xmas holiday :)
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Its the only film ive been to where the audience applauded the "Approved" certificate prior to the film starting. Ive remembered that from being 7 too!!
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Won't manage to see it until the New Year, so if there are any spoilers here I will be very unhappy...
This is the best bad synopsis of Star Wars I ever heard, from the brilliant 'The Thick Of It'... oh, if Peter Capaldi had played Doctor Who like THIS! (very sweary...)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cg-pnGFbwMQ
:D
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F-ing hell, the people who were awarded honours in the New Years Honours List!
Lin Homer, £200,000-a-year boss of the immigration system branded 'not fit for purpose' by then home secretary John Reid in 2006, now a Dame...
Multimillionaire Zameer Choudrey, boss of Bestway cash-and-carry which donated nearly half a million pounds to the Tory Party, who becomes a CBE
Another Tory donor, Christopher Fenwick, a member of the wealthy retail family, is made an MBE for political service. He was previously a deputy chairman of a secretive private club called the United and Cecil Club which channelled hundreds of thousands of pounds into the Conservative Party.
DJ Goldie, forgotten musician who had a few hits in the 90's, an MBE??? What the fooking fook? >:(
My granddad was made an MBE for services during WW2... you know, that thing where the world was saved from the ultimate evil that was Hitler? And, according to the people handing out these awards, he's on a par with some talentless **** like DJ Goldie?
I'm so fuckin' angry right now.
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the N.Y.H. list is just a popularity contest. If a celebrity is head of a charity they will be honoured, not some of the actual volunteers who give their time all year long working for that charity. No offence to Goldie, but if his work in music warrants an MBE then JS should be in the House of Lords !!
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Time 99% of this shit was scrapped, since the real deserving people don't want any recognition and why should someone get a honour for being ok at their job.
The true heroes and there are thousands get largely ignored. Wonder what all this shit costs?
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Honours list means nothing and hasn't since the politicians saw it as a way try and show they're "down with the common folk". Politicians are so full of shit they'd give a gong to a singing dog if it was flavour of the moment - although a singing dog would be more worthy than most that get rewarded.
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Mr Camerons hairdresser, Not Barber. Sums it up
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Seeing a whole bunch of those f-ing 'fire lanterns' things from my window... yep, let's set something on fire and send into the sky, not caring where it lands and what potential damage it might do because I've got to do a big quasi-spiritual bullshit thing about 'sending my thoughts and prayers out there, blah de blah ARSEBOLLOCKS!'
>:(
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Seeing a whole bunch of those f-ing 'fire lanterns' things from my window... yep, let's set something on fire and send into the sky, not caring where it lands and what potential damage it might do because I've got to do a big quasi-spiritual bullshit thing about 'sending my thoughts and prayers out there, blah de blah ARSEBOLLOCKS!'
>:(
Shoudn't this be in the "getting old" thread ;D . Must admit I'm a sucker for anything involving fire or pretty lights and colours :D
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OK, the latest arsebollocks by silver-spoon-fed, rich boy, dead-pig-botherer Cameron's speech today about how 'there is no link between welfare cuts and poverty'... >:(
Seriously? Can anyone actually fall for this shit?
Well, possibly, Mr Cameron himself... It's entirely possible that Cnuteron actually believes all this nonsense. After all, he inhabits a totally different conceptual universe from most of us. Poverty is unimaginable, literally, to him so there's no conflict between slashing the services and the incomes of the poorest and preaching about "improving life chances". Looking further into it, his starting salary for his first job (that he had no real qualifications for or experience in) was £90K per year. His mother in law, sitting on the board of Carlton (UK media company), placed him in that job. The Queen, a distant cousin (fifth cousin, once removed) , put in a good word for him to get his gig with the Bloody Tories. These are facts, feel free to look them up...
He's also talks about the new 'affordable housing' that the government want to build in the London area (for first time buyers) starting at £400,000... ::)
Back to the 'no link between welfare cuts and poverty' thing... I truly believe that The Tories have taken George Orwells brilliant novel '1984' not as a cautionary tale about how power can corrupt and how the media can distort the facts, but as a bloody instructional manual...
Anyway, I'm sure ldopas will be back to tell me how wrong I am, all I can say is... don't fall for the doublespeak. But I know you're all smart enough to take that on board...
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the latest arsebollocks by silver-spoon-fed, rich boy, dead-pig-botherer Cameron
Quality insulting MR ;D But you mind that heart dear boy (not something possessed by your bestest chum Davey Boy one suspects).
Lies upon lies upon lies. What these parasitical scum are doing is not inevitable it is a choice they have made. Kid yourself all you like, trust the orwellian doublespeak if it makes you feel better, believe there is no other option. But when the centre cannot hold and it all falls apart don't be surprised.
If you can get to this board then you've got google to look for yourself, you don't need mine or MR's uptight bleatings but this is a pretty good broadbrush summary of one side of the argument:
http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/osborne-isn-t-even-saving-money-while-he-penalises-the-poor-this-is-about-ideology-not-economics-a6807741.html
Disclaimer: I'm a lefty liberal fool who thinks people are more important than pounds ;)
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Aw, Anna, that old ticker of mine is doing fine, thanks for the concern though. :)
I was in a bit of a rant-y (and, yes, a bit drunk) thing after the upsetting news about Mr Bowie last night... my sentiments still stand.
Nice link.
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British Petrol in Germany Aral ( Im working at an Aral Petrol Station ) for the last 5 years ago ....
The concern will
professionally dismiss people so every 6. people will have no job anymoore >:(
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The fact that IS has bombed Istanbul. A city i was in less than a month ago and will return to next month.
I just can not believe it. **** you, ISIL
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I prefer wysiwyg links
(what you see is what you get)
and I don`t like links
catyswii
(click and then you see what it is)
Why not waste some seconds more to type some more informations?
Not all have an unlimited or fast internet connection ...
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Ehhh, I admit I do the latter here quite often, Lotus. :-X
I think catyswii fits when a link would get too long. Sometimes they contain just too many lines and reading posts would become messy and confusing. However, when news sites use catyswii it's not a good way.
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wysiwyg, you say?
Now THAT reminds me of a band I saw a couple of times back in the 90's... rather forgotten these days but they shouldn't be... cracking good live...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7nnPW37tbQ
What's pissed me off tonight... my Blu-Ray player has died on me... >:(
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OK, the latest arsebollocks by silver-spoon-fed, rich boy, dead-pig-botherer Cameron's speech today about how 'there is no link between welfare cuts and poverty'... >:(
Seriously? Can anyone actually fall for this shit?
Well, possibly, Mr Cameron himself... It's entirely possible that Cnuteron actually believes all this nonsense. After all, he inhabits a totally different conceptual universe from most of us. Poverty is unimaginable, literally, to him so there's no conflict between slashing the services and the incomes of the poorest and preaching about "improving life chances". Looking further into it, his starting salary for his first job (that he had no real qualifications for or experience in) was £90K per year. His mother in law, sitting on the board of Carlton (UK media company), placed him in that job. The Queen, a distant cousin (fifth cousin, once removed) , put in a good word for him to get his gig with the Bloody Tories. These are facts, feel free to look them up...
He's also talks about the new 'affordable housing' that the government want to build in the London area (for first time buyers) starting at £400,000... ::)
Back to the 'no link between welfare cuts and poverty' thing... I truly believe that The Tories have taken George Orwells brilliant novel '1984' not as a cautionary tale about how power can corrupt and how the media can distort the facts, but as a bloody instructional manual...
Anyway, I'm sure ldopas will be back to tell me how wrong I am, all I can say is... don't fall for the doublespeak. But I know you're all smart enough to take that on board...
Seeing as you named me i'll respond. Well in the facts that you posted you are correct. The assumption I would disagree with it all tells me you have ignored just about all my posts.
And as for the rest it is a rant. Everyone is allowed a rant no problem.
But my real issue is that you and Anna are happy to write your emotional and physical issues and tell us it is all about people and yet you have a pop about me and Davey Boy for absolutely no reason. Did you ever think of where we might be emotionally or physically when you post?
Let me tell you then that I am recovering in Stafford Hospital from a life threatening event which happened a week ago. Makes ya think don't it.
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OK, the latest arsebollocks by silver-spoon-fed, rich boy, dead-pig-botherer Cameron's speech today about how 'there is no link between welfare cuts and poverty'... >:(
Seriously? Can anyone actually fall for this shit?
Well, possibly, Mr Cameron himself... It's entirely possible that Cnuteron actually believes all this nonsense. After all, he inhabits a totally different conceptual universe from most of us. Poverty is unimaginable, literally, to him so there's no conflict between slashing the services and the incomes of the poorest and preaching about "improving life chances". Looking further into it, his starting salary for his first job (that he had no real qualifications for or experience in) was £90K per year. His mother in law, sitting on the board of Carlton (UK media company), placed him in that job. The Queen, a distant cousin (fifth cousin, once removed) , put in a good word for him to get his gig with the Bloody Tories. These are facts, feel free to look them up...
He's also talks about the new 'affordable housing' that the government want to build in the London area (for first time buyers) starting at £400,000... ::)
Back to the 'no link between welfare cuts and poverty' thing... I truly believe that The Tories have taken George Orwells brilliant novel '1984' not as a cautionary tale about how power can corrupt and how the media can distort the facts, but as a bloody instructional manual...
Anyway, I'm sure ldopas will be back to tell me how wrong I am, all I can say is... don't fall for the doublespeak. But I know you're all smart enough to take that on board...
Let me tell you then that I am recovering in Stafford Hospital from a life threatening event which happened a week ago. Makes ya think don't it.
That is awful to hear. Are you okay? Is it any better now?
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Sorry to hear that Ldopas. Hope you are recovering well.
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OK, the latest arsebollocks by silver-spoon-fed, rich boy, dead-pig-botherer Cameron's speech today about how 'there is no link between welfare cuts and poverty'... >:(
Seriously? Can anyone actually fall for this shit?
Well, possibly, Mr Cameron himself... It's entirely possible that Cnuteron actually believes all this nonsense. After all, he inhabits a totally different conceptual universe from most of us. Poverty is unimaginable, literally, to him so there's no conflict between slashing the services and the incomes of the poorest and preaching about "improving life chances". Looking further into it, his starting salary for his first job (that he had no real qualifications for or experience in) was £90K per year. His mother in law, sitting on the board of Carlton (UK media company), placed him in that job. The Queen, a distant cousin (fifth cousin, once removed) , put in a good word for him to get his gig with the Bloody Tories. These are facts, feel free to look them up...
He's also talks about the new 'affordable housing' that the government want to build in the London area (for first time buyers) starting at £400,000... ::)
Back to the 'no link between welfare cuts and poverty' thing... I truly believe that The Tories have taken George Orwells brilliant novel '1984' not as a cautionary tale about how power can corrupt and how the media can distort the facts, but as a bloody instructional manual...
Anyway, I'm sure ldopas will be back to tell me how wrong I am, all I can say is... don't fall for the doublespeak. But I know you're all smart enough to take that on board...
Seeing as you named me i'll respond. Well in the facts that you posted you are correct. The assumption I would disagree with it all tells me you have ignored just about all my posts.
And as for the rest it is a rant. Everyone is allowed a rant no problem.
But my real issue is that you and Anna are happy to write your emotional and physical issues and tell us it is all about people and yet you have a pop about me and Davey Boy for absolutely no reason. Did you ever think of where we might be emotionally or physically when you post?
Let me tell you then that I am recovering in Stafford Hospital from a life threatening event which happened a week ago. Makes ya think don't it.
ldopas... three things. Firstly, I meant that in a jokey way but after re-reading it I can appreciate that it didn't come across like that. I apologise and concur. Seriously, no personal offence was intended.
Secondly... no idea about your personal health issues, but I genuinely, 100% hope you're gonna be OK.
Thirdly (and most importantly IMO), you don't have to tell me about 'life threatening events'. You did pick up on my posts about my heart attack in November? Truly life-changing, as you mentioned. I was in the specialist unit at Royal Stoke. Made a full recovery, going to cardio rehab every week, should be fine. I see people every week who have it far worse than I do.
I presume you're getting your treatment on the NHS? Is something really bad happening to you there, is the treatment not very good? Mine was excellent. I truly hope yours is too. And this is why, more than EVER, I will defend the NHS to the end. I don't trust The Tories with the NHS, neither do my friends currently working there. They might benefit, financially, if the whole thing goes private but that's not what they're interested in.
Please, please, don't get worked up about our disagreement on this subject, just get better and we'll resume where we left off. I still stand by my opinion of Cameron but, hell, what do I know, eh? ;)
Get well soon, mate.
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My mother in law is still ill about brain cancer in hospital too much dead in our family :'(
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But my real issue is that you and Anna are happy to write your emotional and physical issues and tell us it is all about people and yet you have a pop about me and Davey Boy for absolutely no reason. Did you ever think of where we might be emotionally or physically when you post?
We've clashed keyboards a number of times over the years Ldopas and I have posted a public apology in the past when I have misinterpreted your words. Not sure where I have had a pop at you/others in this instance. I did respond to MR's rant but I didn't direct anything at you personally.
But more importantly
Let me tell you then that I am recovering in Stafford Hospital from a life threatening event which happened a week ago. Makes ya think don't it.
Get well soon fella, love & light :-*
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I've had antibiotics thrice last year which is unusual. Two of them were for sinusitis that lasted for one f****** month. So I've been more than two months sick. It was 21th of Dec when sinusitis started again and now it's soon over with amoxicillin. But drugs kill also good bacterias and what I know, there's a traditional influenza raging everywhere right now. So my immune system's like a weak jury-rigged shack in front of a "monster". :(
I don't know what's going on but I've had fever only 5 times in last 15 years. Normally I don't get sick so easily (my wife's even a bit jealous about it). Well, at least I've been cutting smoking and have an alcohol free month or two.
I've heard once that human genes recur every 7 years or so.
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I've had antibiotics thrice last year which is unusual. Two of them were for sinusitis that lasted for one f****** month. So I've been more than two months sick. It was 21th of Dec when sinusitis started again and now it's soon over with amoxicillin. But drugs kill also good bacterias and what I know, there's a traditional influenza raging everywhere right now. So my immune system's like a weak jury-rigged shack in front of a "monster". :(
I don't know what's going on but I've had fever only 5 times in last 15 years. Normally I don't get sick so easily (my wife's even a bit jealous about it). Well, at least I've been cutting smoking and have an alcohol free month or two.
I've heard once that human genes recur every 7 years or so.
Im feeling sorry Rusco
Get well very soon
Keep my fingers crossed for you
All the best take care witch
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My mother in law is still ill about brain cancer in hospital too much dead in our family :'(
I send virtual hugs. :(
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Looks like dogfights are sponsored by Heineken. >:(
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My mother in law is still ill about brain cancer in hospital too much dead in our family :'(
all my love to you my sister witch.
:-*
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Let me tell you then that I am recovering in Stafford Hospital from a life threatening event which happened a week ago. Makes ya think don't it.
and love and luck to you too Idopas.
:-*
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Thxs a lot Wessexy Witch
tomorrow my mother in law will have her big operation the docs will remove her tumour so fingers cross
we visit her today and she wants to die .....so not easy for us to deal with
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Oh. That sounds very sad, Witch. Really don't know what to say actually.
All the best for you, madame.
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Oh. That sounds very sad, Witch. Really don't know what to say actually.
All the best for you, madame.
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Thxs a lot Rusco
Good night
Cheers witch
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The fact, I am in America until the 15th of Feb. I will never go back again after this.
They will have to brand me illegal immigrant and knock me out if they want me back.
Who cares if black work is illegal. The law is unethical. America is harming my mental health and will trigger depression yet civilized EU won't allow us to live there. I read that Germany wants more people to live there as do wealthy EU countries as they are not producing as many babies. Well, not that bad if they can't even let Americans move there.
This is the most depressing, angry place ever and I can't stand it until mid feb. I may have to end up paying thousands to leave early.
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Virgin trains , so there's a bridge out between Glasgow and Carlisle on the west coast main line and Richard more pies than Greggs has decided to divert his train through Stewarton/Kilmarnock etc so we been left with a restricted service with replacement buses making up the losses, second class citizens or what
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A topic that's been thrashed by memories of an ex-forum member. :-[
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The fact, I am in America until the 15th of Feb. I will never go back again after this.
They will have to brand me illegal immigrant and knock me out if they want me back.
Who cares if black work is illegal. The law is unethical. America is harming my mental health and will trigger depression yet civilized EU won't allow us to live there. I read that Germany wants more people to live there as do wealthy EU countries as they are not producing as many babies. Well, not that bad if they can't even let Americans move there.
This is the most depressing, angry place ever and I can't stand it until mid feb. I may have to end up paying thousands to leave early.
Amandistan... I wouldn't be too harsh on Germany right now, there's some serious shit going on there. A good friend of mine is moving out of his neighbourhood thanks to the utter EU mismanagement of the immigrant situation, ie he has immigrant folks pouring into where he lives with no thought about what they're actually going to do with them once they're there... no education for these desperate people as to the new culture that they're living in or having proper ideas about housing them... and it's causing massive racial tension, sometimes violent. Please note, this is NOT some 'they shouldn't be there / send them all back!' post, just a recognition of the fact that people are not the same all over the world and cultures will clash... it's always been the way :-[
Be interested to see where you heard that 'Germany wants people coming in to make babies' thing from?
I do hope you find somewhere where you can be at peace and happy, Amandistan.
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Good luck for you Amandistan
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Too much to post here Im feeling really angry lots of things are not ok in Germany >:(
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Too much to post here Im feeling really angry lots of things are not ok in Germany >:(
witch, I hope that my last post wasn't factually wrong or inflammatory, just going by what my friend said...
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Master Ray ,
you are so right about your post you a friend is so right what he said :-\
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Master Ray ,
you are so right about your post you a friend is so right what he said :-\
Thanks, Witch, I was a bit worried in case that post was deemed 'racist'... anyone who knows me knows that that's not the case, but you have to be so careful when you talk about things like this... it's a very sensitive issue. :-\
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You are not a racist Master Ray you can be feeling safe dont worry :)
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@Amandistan:
I read that Germany wants more people to live there as do wealthy EU countries as they are not producing as many babies. Well, not that bad if they can't even let Americans move there.
Perhaps I misread that - but: People of the United States Of America don`t need a visa for coming here for three month - Germans need one to visit the USA as a tourist for one week ...
If you want to work here, you need a permission as well as other people coming outside the EU - and Germans need a permission to work in the USA, don`t they?
The baby question: we have a lot of people > 65 and less people < 15 - so not only babies, but young ones are needed to live and work here - and respect our rules (laws, government, female rights) ....
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It isn't well here neither. Germany have taken hundreds of thousands of refugees more than Finland. Still there seems to be a fast increasing and scary phenomena here where the land and people seem to be dividing into two groups. I'm sick and tired of these news because no one hasn't talked anything else in last half year or so.
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12 hours without cigs. Well going. Yaiks!
I've used nicotinell and nicorette. What pisses off is the medicine firms who profit about those who cut down smoking. The more often you've learnt to smoke, the more a nicotine medicine costs to you.
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Hope it works for you rusco
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@Amandistan:
I read that Germany wants more people to live there as do wealthy EU countries as they are not producing as many babies. Well, not that bad if they can't even let Americans move there.
Perhaps I misread that - but: People of the United States Of America don`t need a visa for coming here for three month - Germans need one to visit the USA as a tourist for one week ...
If you want to work here, you need a permission as well as other people coming outside the EU - and Germans need a permission to work in the USA, don`t they?
The baby question: we have a lot of people > 65 and less people < 15 - so not only babies, but young ones are needed to live and work here - and respect our rules (laws, government, female rights) ....
That is true. I just wish it would change at some point. I was questioned when returning in my own country simply because I visited Turkey Refugees don't bother me actually.They just want a good life like all human beings deserve. The situation is worse in Turkey(more refugees then Germany) , Greece and some Balkan countries. What bothers me is the attitude of some Europeans. People in Syria are starving to death, It's not fit for anyone to live at the moment. Large groups of any nationality will have a few bad people. The Refugees need somewhere to live and they see Germany as the promised land.
I care a great deal about this. I saw many in Turkey and the are not treated so good there. It is no wonder they don't want to stay there. In less than a month I will be working in refugee aid. Finally doing my bit to help. I am very grateful that German has welcomed them. It's something Germans should be proud.
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Good luck Rusco.
I used the patches when I gave up 4 years ago. For me they were a big help. I also used to wear them before that when flying to the States and they helped. It is offensive how much they charge for them, I agree they should be provided free by Health Services. At the end of the day it is a sticking plaster with some nicotine liquid on it.
If you struggle I would recommend snuff. It helped me before I found e-cigs. It is a nasty habit, but it did take the edge off those cravings you get in the first month or two
Snuffing it is relatively harmless. The powder goes into your nose and nicotine seeps through the skin of the nasal passage. The only problem is the mess you see when you blow your nose.
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What bothers me is the attitude of some Europeans.
Can you put some meat on the bones please?
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Thirdly (and most importantly IMO), you don't have to tell me about 'life threatening events'. You did pick up on my posts about my heart attack in November? Truly life-changing, as you mentioned. I was in the specialist unit at Royal Stoke. Made a full recovery, going to cardio rehab every week, should be fine. I see people every week who have it far worse than I do.
I'm afraid I can go one better that you. On Sunday 10th Jan I suffered a cardiac arrest and died. Luckily I had already been admitted to the University Hospital of North Midlands. And as I was there they had a crash team to bring me back. I now have to wear a life vest now I'm home in case for 6 weeks and then they will decide then what to do. Yes I agree, truly changing. As for full recovery, I'm not sure. Mentally devastating.
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Very sorry to hear that - hope the recovery goes well. All the best.
VS
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Very sorry to hear that ldopas. Best wishes to you for recovery. Sadly I think we will encounter this on here more often as so many of us are in our mid to late 40's and beyond. I would moan about my ailments, but against what you have been through, and M/R and Wezzy, I will not bother.
Best of luck to you mate. ;)
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This year has started really fiercely when we hear these news all the time. M/R & Idopas health issues, and departs of Lemmy, Bowie, Griffin etc. etc.
If you struggle I would recommend snuff. It helped me before I found e-cigs. It is a nasty habit, but it did take the edge off those cravings you get in the first month or two
Snuffing it is relatively harmless. The powder goes into your nose and nicotine seeps through the skin of the nasal passage. The only problem is the mess you see when you blow your nose.
Ok, well have to admit before I started with cigs I used snuff for 2-3 years. It's not so healthy as sometimes people think. If we'll take a look at Sweden it's been a tradition there for very long time. What it does after the years it digs a pit or a bowl to a "barrier" of skin that resides between upper gum and nose/or eye. There are people who've snuffed for nearly twenty years and they could hide a forefinger into the pit. And also, it's not good for teeth. When I used snuff I lost two pieces of tooth and lost most of the teeth glaze.
We have a strict prohibition here to sell snuff and e-cigs. Firms can produce snuff but not to sell it here. (I used to purchase them from black market kiosks illegally). And what comes to e-cigs, they don't allow selling them here because there are no accepted proof tests they'd be harmless. (What's unbelievable you can still buy cigarettes here though they cost a lot).
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Very sorry to hear that ldopas. Best wishes to you for recovery. Sadly I think we will encounter this on here more often as so many of us are in our mid to late 40's and beyond. I would moan about my ailments, but against what you have been through, and M/R and Wezzy, I will not bother.
Best of luck to you mate. ;)
Thanks. You know what really pisses me off though. I'm only 46 myself.
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Ok, well have to admit before I started with cigs I used snuff for 2-3 years. It's not so healthy as sometimes people think. If we'll take a look at Sweden it's been a tradition there for very long time. What it does after the years it digs a pit or a bowl to a "barrier" of skin that resides between upper gum and nose/or eye. There are people who've snuffed for nearly twenty years and they could hide a forefinger into the pit. And also, it's not good for teeth. When I used snuff I lost two pieces of tooth and lost most of the teeth glaze.
We have a strict prohibition here to sell snuff and e-cigs. Firms can produce snuff but not to sell it here. (I used to purchase them from black market kiosks illegally). And what comes to e-cigs, they don't allow selling them here because there are no accepted proof tests they'd be harmless. (What's unbelievable you can still buy cigarettes here though they cost a lot).
When I briefly stuffed four years ago I remember reading about that way of taking snuff by putting a parcel of it in the mouth and leaving it there. I read it was popular in Scandinavia, I have not encountered here. I also read that there has never been a case of nose cancer linked to snuff using it the traditional way. I did read that there was a chap who used to pour it down his ear and managed to get a cancer in his ear. Not 100% safe, but surely safer than smoking.
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@ Idopas: Best wishes to recover soon
I`m older than 46 - sometimes it is hard getting older and only a few lucky ones have no health problem at all (and I have a lot of these nasty problems) >:(
Snuff - is that a kind of a joke?
If snuff is (translated) Schnupftabak - my granny thought, it would help people with "Schnupfen" or not getting it.
"Schnupfen" is having a cold, fever, a running nose - and she thought, it`s ok (she or I) use it ;D
Snuff (for the nose) never had something to do for me with a real ciggy ...
Snuff (my translation) is Kautabak? That`s really something else - perhaps that works, if you want nicotine and are not allowed to smoke - never tested to put this in my mouth and chewing or storing it somewhere under my tongue - ggrrrr ; that was something for hard working or drinking man on a low level in my youth, spitting on the ground inside a pub or on the bordwalk ...
Still prefer my self rolled ciggies (knowing that`s not good) ...
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Thirdly (and most importantly IMO), you don't have to tell me about 'life threatening events'. You did pick up on my posts about my heart attack in November? Truly life-changing, as you mentioned. I was in the specialist unit at Royal Stoke. Made a full recovery, going to cardio rehab every week, should be fine. I see people every week who have it far worse than I do.
I'm afraid I can go one better that you. On Sunday 10th Jan I suffered a cardiac arrest and died. Luckily I had already been admitted to the University Hospital of North Midlands. And as I was there they had a crash team to bring me back. I now have to wear a life vest now I'm home in case for 6 weeks and then they will decide then what to do. Yes I agree, truly changing. As for full recovery, I'm not sure. Mentally devastating.
I am really sorry about that Idopas. I quite enjoy your posts on here. If you need to talk to someone about the mental devastation, pleas message me. I am very sorry to here that. :(
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Bad news Idopas but youre still here and fighting. Get well soon mate.
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Get well soon idopas , I know we have had run ins in the past, but seriously wish you the best
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Aw, hell, mate... didn't realise it was that bad!
Hope your treatment is going well. Chill as much as you can, you need it. As one 'cardiac arrest person' to another, can I just advise that you need to rest as much as possible... you may have days when you feel stronger and are tempted to push it... don't. It's easier to knock yourself on your arse than you think it might be.
I've been doing cardio rehab and one thing I've been told by the brilliant nurses there is that we are at a very good age to have a first heart attack (in fact, I turned 46 today)... ok, we're not spring chickens but we're still (relatively) young enough to make a full recovery. Put it like this, I'm the youngest person in my cardio class by a long stretch and they're suffering far more than me...
The mental side of it... PM me if you want.
I made it through and I'm feeling better than I've done in a good long while. I hope you will too. Best wishes, mate, hope you overcome this shit and get back to ragging me about our political differences! ;)
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Now just taking a look at the future. During the new year i understood my father has opened a bottle once again. I don't like it, neither doesn't his wife. Well, my good old friend started to smoke at his 40's. Really! I think they both act ridiculously and don't want to make it easier for them. >:(
Lotus and Shush, here's the snuff (it's a scandi-version), SNUS actually. Earlier in history it contained crunched glass and poisons to kill insects too. The microscopic glass bits "broke" the skin so nicotine could get in the blood. No need to spit with this:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snus
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Ldopas and Master Ray: the things you've gone through are so new to most of us. We should remember your words in a case it may some day happen to anyone else of us. :-X
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Now just taking a look at the future. During the new year i understood my father has opened a bottle once again. I don't like it, neither doesn't his wife. Well, my good old friend started to smoke at his 40's. Really! I think they both act ridiculously and don't want to make it easier for them. >:(
Lotus and Shush, here's the snuff (it's a scandi-version), SNUS actually. Earlier in history it contained crunched glass and poisons to kill insects too. The microscopic glass bits "broke" the skin so nicotine could get in the blood. No need to spit with this:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snus
Yes, I have heard of this before. When the pocket is in the mouth it is design to cut the surface so the nicotine can leach in. Snuff here in the U.K. is just tobacco dried and ground down to a fine powder - then you sniff it to go up your nose. Not as common now as it used to be.
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Good luck Idopas
wish you a all the best and recover soon :)
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Get well soon ldopes.
Cheers
jc
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Heavy news ldopas - take time and space to look afterself fella. Love to you & yours
Anna
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You can do this Idopas.
We can do this.
Death is a scary fucker to handle and when you have a life changing illness (or 2) to deal with every day your mental health suffers.
You have the life vest and I have the life saving medication that I take 3 times a day and I carry an emergency injection just in case I go tits up.
Keep an eye on your mental health and make sure you are aware of the signs when things aren't quite right.
all my love and light.
xmichelex
ps get a medic alert necklace/bracelet/watch. It really can save you in an emergency, especially if you are unconscious. I have one.
http://www.medicalert.org.uk/
:-*
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Too much to write down at the moment >:( >:( >:(
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The fact that the U.N. are having peace talks regarding Syria and certain countries may refuse to participate.
Russia should considering their targets are mostly civilians. They are supporting a horrible dictator that is responsibly for the genocide of his own people and the recent Exodus.
It's almost as if Russia and Turkey don't give a shit about peace in Syria or the fact innocent people are suffering.
Quite disgusted by all of it.
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People from "my community" who hi-jack everything for their own agenda. FFS, amongst other things lately there has been outrage over someone with a different view being allowed to speak, I have noted pissed off people getting uptight because of the words pregnant woman (it's exclusionary apparently) and it should be pregnant person - excuse me but wtf? Some things are just how it is: get over it >:( Then somebody gets jumped on for supporting a charity that deals with ANYONE who is a victim of domestic/sexual violence, but that's not good enough for the trans fascist who insists on imposing their own victimhood into something far removed from our own struggle. That's not to say trans people aren't victims of such abuse (because we most certainly are) but this isn't about "us" or "them" it's about real people, real victims and some folk who are trying to help those victims.
I'm a gobby cow who will stand up for me and mine but this sort of nonsense makes me feel ashamed :'(
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I guess its part of any community that there are people who want to be noticed and set their own agenda forgetting about the bigger picture. Anyone getting up tight about pregnant person instead of pregnant women needs to get a life. What about pregnant f2m trans guy from a couple of years ago for example. How can someone not agree with a charity that helps people.
Well you know I'm not big on social media, this and vaping forum are my only two things so a kinda closed interest things.
Anyway stand up stand proud sister don't let the fools bring you down.
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For Anna
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Fjly_i443Ys
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Anna some people just want to be offended and be "out there". Glad you are more level headed :)
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Pol you gotta stop posting these Meteor links cos I'm gonna end up a psychobilly at this rate ;D
Shush - it's not often i'm called level-headed :o
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Ok it needs to be said.
Jamie fckin Oliver and his goody goody sugar tax mob , just who the fck does he think he is. First it was chicken nuggets now its fizzy drinks. Just when was he appointed guardian of our health, we all know that fizzy drinks have a lot of sugar its our choice if we opt to buy them. If there is going to be a tax on sugar surely then alcohol, cakes , biscuits etc etc would need to go up in price as well.
Wee prick should stick to punting his puckka (sic) pies
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Idopas, very sorry to hear that, take good care of yourself - and you continue to do so, Master Ray - happy belated birthday to you, too.
*hugs*
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American Airlines. Three flight to Chicago from/to New Orleans did not go. It was my connection to Madrid. They rerouted me to Heathrow and Then Madrid. Guess what? It was late. So i am sitting in Heathrow tired as this will be a 30 something hour journey. I then fly to Istanbul, Antalya and go To Kas, then a Greek Island off the coast. Airlines trigger panic attacks for me. I had them on the plane and embarrassed myself. I cried very badly on the plane and made an idiot of myself. There was turbulence too. They had a flight tyre. However the first flight with them involved missing my connection and sleeping in hotel. It's quite exhausting and degrading.
I did not need this now of all times. I need to be emotionally stable to do refugee work in the Greek islands. This prevented that. I have already been super anxious about it for some reason.
I get more stressed at airports than anywhere else. They are not made for people with anxiety disorders. Now, my chest hurts for the series of panic attacks. The One time where there was turbulence I felt the worst fear imaginable. I could not breath. The flight attendant had to help me. Then some of my friends say ,it was not that bad. Well, they should feel that for one time in their lives and then say that. It's not that bad in the big perspective but was devastating for me. Then they say not to travel. Why don't you tell a deaf person not to go to a concert and feel the musics vibrations. It's a similar concept. People with any sort of disability should be able to be given a change to do what everyone else does.
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So very sorry about things going so wrong for you. I hope there won't be any more problems from now on - you know, I think you are incredibly brave to do all this travelling, despite your anxiety issues. I don't have any - and count myself lucky that I don't - but I doubt I'd be up for what you have been doing these past months.
So don't feel embarrassed and just ignore your stupid friends - easy to talk when you have no problems.
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Amandistan... ever considered mild medication? I'm not talking about something that will really zonk you out of your head, but something that'll just chill your senses for a while? I had something - and I can't remember what it was right now - when I went in for my MRI scan (I'm hugely claustrophobic, so believe me, I know all about anxiety) and it worked just fine, just felt like I'd had a couple of cocktails and the bad stuff just drifted away, I was perfectly able to function... your doctor could advise.... ???
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The song I've been composing for one year is now thrashed totally as the application that I've used crashed yesterday. Oh, what a f%/(ng waste of time. That bugger did it second time. I actually started it two years ago and everything happened the same way a year ago. It crashed then and it crashed now again. I'm tired of ages old software that do not run well anymore with these new systems. >:(
But there's a relief right now in here: I've been aware about the issue for some time already and have bought new software (Sequel, Wavelab and new Steinberg CI1 soundcard). Now I just need a lot of patience and have try to learn to use them overall. I've even thought to hire someone musician who's expert with digital stuff to give me a lesson or two... I have couple of manuals that contain 100 pages but I'd rather have someone explaining to me all the things IRL. All the cables, midi ports, midi interface etc. etc. When I studied in Turku Arts Academy there was also a school for composers in the neighbour. Maybe someone of the students could be interested about the job.
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Heya Rusco,
if you really want to use this old software - why not using a second old computer with an old operating system only for these special things?
Works fine for me - the new one for beeing online and new functions and the old one for old software and devices
(my old computer comes with three different os versions and I start what I want- two only offline ore one with updates for antivirus and firewall and the os ...)
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Going back to work tomorrow :'(
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I was working on the island Greek island of Kastellorizo with refugee aid. The police and mayor walked into the refugee sleeping hall and forced out 5 women and 12 children. One was pregnant and another elderly.They throw them to the streets and they were found wondering around coast guard station in tears. They do not understand Greek or English only Arabic. They did not know what was going on. The mother's were crying badly and traumatized due to the fascist pricks who run the island. They were brought to clothing distribution center as they had nowhere to go. We had no choice but to comfort crying women and help watch their 12 kids. they gave no warning of this and they would not cooperate with allocating land so that the UN could build a camp. they just booted vulnerable people.
The UN paid for a hotel room and we made food for them and gave them new clothes. They are okay but this was traumatic especially for small kids. I have never been so angry and sad in my life.
Please do not give you tourist money to this island. Please boycott it. I did. I will no longer pay for anything on an island who does this sort of thing. I am off the Athens to help the thousands stranded there. I hope the new refugees who arrive shit all over the streets and outside the home of the mayor. It is not like they can do it in an actual toilet or sleep in a building. Maybe then the islanders will get the message. This was pure hatred.
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firefox. i can't remember the last version of firefox that wasn't buggy as hell, or indeed one that was an improvement on its predecessor. the flash plug-ins never seem to work for any lenghth of time; script's stop running constantly freezing everything up, and it takes longer and longer to start regardless of how many times i refresh it/strip it down to basics. websites (especially "big" name ones like ebay) seem to use more and more flash content and it's starting to noticeably overheat my pc. i know i need to upgrade my computer some time in the not too distant future, but chrome works ok.....its just a bloody horrible browser and no more secure than internet explorer. >:(
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The mood here at work, all the bitching and scheming - it's not like kindergarten, it is a lot worse and it's really dragging people down - and there really is no need for any of it, either. >:(
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firefox. i can't remember the last version of firefox that wasn't buggy as hell, or indeed one that was an improvement on its predecessor. the flash plug-ins never seem to work for any lenghth of time; script's stop running constantly freezing everything up, and it takes longer and longer to start regardless of how many times i refresh it/strip it down to basics. websites (especially "big" name ones like ebay) seem to use more and more flash content and it's starting to noticeably overheat my pc. i know i need to upgrade my computer some time in the not too distant future, but chrome works ok.....its just a bloody horrible browser and no more secure than internet explorer. >:(
Can`t understand that - no problems with firefox and flash here - perhaps you don`t have and need an add-on or a plug-in for firefox - vlc (videolan for firefox)? Adobe shockwave flash isn`t that safe, so the fox doesn`t like it and you have to install and allow it first, if vlc doesn`t do the job
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The mood here at work, all the bitching and scheming - it's not like kindergarten, it is a lot worse and it's really dragging people down - and there really is no need for any of it, either. >:(
Same here - like the weather in April
Kindergarden, worse, ok and there`s no need to fight against each other and for silly and bad behavior inside a so called team and the others
Most say they hate this mood - but they don`t notice, that they are very busy to creat the things they are complaining >:(
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Today, I'm pissed off because I was going to see Machine Head in Nottingham tonight, but after an early morning 'bare foot / corner of a wardrobe / crack' incident, I've now got a purple toe with a completely split nail and I'm hobbling around my flat being very grumpy indeed... no way I could manage a big standing room only gig... >:(
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Im feeling sorry for you Master Ray
get well soon all the best I keep my fingers crossed for you ;)
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Should have got the steel toecaps on , beware of wardrobes in future lol
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Im feeling sorry for you Master Ray
get well soon all the best I keep my fingers crossed for you ;)
Thanks, Witch... I've done this about four times before, it'll be fine, but why don't I learn? :-\
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Greek fascist groups. We were four adult volunteers and three kids. We had 500ish people to feed. This little hate group come up and start screaming that we are not wanted. Me and one kid are sitting in van scooping soup out, a 12 year old kid passing out bread outside the van. They start getting loud and shaking the van. They shouted at media cameras. I really hop they got it on film. If they see them hassle a kid, then the world will know that this issue must be addressed. The same or similar group had fire bombed our kitchen in passed.
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This....full film available also
The trailer .....https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zSq9iqal2cA
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Ok rant time !
The budget - the tories rob the disabled to give the middle classes a tax break.
Jamie fcking Oliver gets his puckka way and there is a sugar tax on soft drinks again pandering to daily mail lot yet no raise on alcohol, chocolates sweets cakes etc. The think about the kids mob have won , the truth is of that soft drinks have been around for a long time and none of my generation were over weight difference was we didn't sit in front of a screen all day. Also imo there are far more dangers on the internet than there is with kids out playing like we used to do. The only way to stop childhood obesity is to get kids out taking proper exercise, a sugar tax won't do fck all.
And relax
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Ok another petition from the good people at change.org
It for free phone numbers for people claiming tax credits, jobseekers etc. If you think its wrong for some of the poorest people in society to be paying for premium rate calls then take ten seconds and sign the petition, you may wish to even share it on another social media site.
https://www.change.org/p/iain-duncan-smith-provide-free-0800-access-to-all-dwp-departments-agencies-and-public-bodies?recruiter=305663961&utm_campaign=signature_receipt&utm_medium=email&utm_source=share_petition
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So now I have Fibroids, Liver damage and fluid retention in the Temporal Lobe.
friggin 'ell.
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bloody 'ell Wezzy, when are you gonna get time off from ailments :o
At least you cracked the big C ;)
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Yeah your getting it tough sister, keep fighting
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Disgusting news from Brussels. >:(
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Yes, here we go again. It was only a matter of time >:(
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How many more times, how many more lifes
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RIP to all the innocents taken without any good reason, there all crime being in the wrong place at the wrong time
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The fact that people show support for Belgium and fly flags but did not for Turkey that was bombed three times within a period of a month. Nor do they put an Iraqi or Syrian flag to mourn the people who lose their lives everyday. FB only has an "I am safe button " when tragedy strikes in Europe.
Yes, it is a horrible tragedy but so are all terror attacks regardless of location. Maybe it is because people feel Belgium is closer to home and maybe they accept it as the norm in the middle east. I hate to sound cynical and am saddened by the attacks today.
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Your totally correct Amanda, one horrible tragedy doesn't outweigh another. One life isn't more important than another
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Now Donald Trump is using it as an excuse to torture people? What a horrible, vile man. He will use horrible tragedies to push his hate agenda. I am ashamed to be from a country where such a disgusting prick actually gets the support of some.
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My thoughts are with the families and friends of those aimlessly slaughtered today. Whilst I feel this, I also feel that any attention, of any kind serves only to fuel their hatred.
Now that they have resorted to nail bombs shows that it was at best hastily arranged.
Let's not talk about the "attention seekers" and carry on with our business discussing other issues, and leave that nasty little person facing the wall.
Belgians are a good laugh and have a history. I went to Ypres to see my great grandfathers epitaph at Tyne Cot.
Terrorists are attention seekers. Ask them what they seek, they are very comforted by that.
In that time, make your escape!
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The UK government just okayed a plan to plant bee-killing seeds across the country.
I wish I was more surprised by this but I'm not - can it be anything but vested interests or (at best) mindless adherence to the political ideology of £££s before anything else? Grrrr. Bees die = we die.... I know you will all get this. Please sign!!!!
A massive public outcry could stop this disaster.
http://action.sumofus.org/a/neonics-uk/?sub=fb
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Just signed it
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(http://www.4smileys.com/smileys/animal-smileys/bee.gif)
Joolz is passionate about bees.
Could you facebook types make sure she sees it too.
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An appreciation of bees or an actual apiarist?
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Sorry. I have no idea what may be going on facebook regarding that.
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Post wasp-killing seeds and I'll send money. Buzzing, stingy little bastards who contribute nothing. Kill them with fire, I say.
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Its bee's not wasps probably the most important insect there is
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Post wasp-killing seeds and I'll send money. Buzzing, stingy little bastards who contribute nothing. Kill them with fire, I say.
Are you crazy? We all need bees - without bees most of the things we eat can`t exist >:(
Did you forget: who is responsible to have a kid ? Bees ???
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Er... I did mention that it was the wasps that deserve to die?
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If we don't need wasps, then why do they pester you for your artificial sugary things?
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interdependency
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Going off on a tangent. Which of course is my wont.
Some people find bee and wasp stings a cure. if not a pain killer. An "anti irritant" as you may say. Your mind takes you away from the immediate area and focuses elsewhere
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And why to kill wasps?
They don`t like you, don`t want to meet you if possible, if you don`t act in panic, nothing will happen (I had a wasp for minutes on my nose, waiting, then the wasp was bored) - but `till the end of summer, they are very hungry and if you offer them something sweet - they can`t resist ...
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Don't kill a wasp. They die each year. You have the advantage.
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You also have opposing fingers and a thumbs....What carnage did wasps cause in the 20th centuary
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I still don`t know why wasps act so silly - come in through a half open window, bored, but then aren`t able for hours to find the way out the same they got in ....
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im waiting.....
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Oh no my friend. No insect action is silly as you purport.
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Spider vs Wasp. Blimey...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPK4NvzZZ1s
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Cool video - aren't spiders awesome
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Spiders are great
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Im listening to Happy Spider Phillipp Boa & The Voodooclub
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Im feeling weak and alone right know Im feeling sorry for that too much diying in my family right know dont want too bother you with my stuff I think Im having a thin skin :'(Im sorry dont get me wrong please
cheers witch
People die, Witch, you still live. A sad and inevitable fact. Never be afraid to go on. Your 'lost' people would doubtlessly be angry with you if you gave in to the weight of your grief. And a 'thin skin' is the sign of a sensitive and wonderful person. You can take this pain and turn it around. Absolutely, 100% true. No other opinion is valid.
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Stay strong witch and remember the good times, the pain will ease but the good memories will remain.
Sometimes its good to bear your soul a bit, I know I have on the odd occasion n its helped
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Spider vs Wasp. Blimey...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPK4NvzZZ1s
8) spiders are amazing. a lot of them will cut a wasp out of a web to save them the bother but she was right on the case. awesome.
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Im feeling weak and alone right know Im feeling sorry for that too much diying in my family right know dont want too bother you with my stuff I think Im having a thin skin :'(Im sorry dont get me wrong please
cheers witch
i dont know you yet witch but i too have had a lot of death in my family and i'm sending you my love and best wishes.
Lee
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The UK government just okayed a plan to plant bee-killing seeds across the country.
I wish I was more surprised by this but I'm not - can it be anything but vested interests or (at best) mindless adherence to the political ideology of £££s before anything else? Grrrr. Bees die = we die.... I know you will all get this. Please sign!!!!
A massive public outcry could stop this disaster.
http://action.sumofus.org/a/neonics-uk/?sub=fb
I'll bee glad to sign it Wezzy, - especially after you told us which bee's can produce milk ;)
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Resisting the bees/milk joke
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Spider vs Wasp. Blimey...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPK4NvzZZ1s
8) spiders are amazing. a lot of them will cut a wasp out of a web to save them the bother but she was right on the case. awesome.
Forget this Batman Vs Superman movie (looks crap from what I've seen, and I like superhero movies...), what about a big budget SPIDERS VS WASPS movie? In IMAX! I'd pay to see that... box office gold, I tell ya!
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I have to say I disagree with spiders being amazing. One bite from certain species can kill you. If you live in a humid climate there are certain spiders that can kill you with one bite. My friend was hospitaled with one bite and the poison ate some of the flesh on her arm off very quickly. Maybe in the UK there are harmless but live in an area where black widows exist and then they are bastards. :)
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I have to say I disagree with spiders being amazing. One bite from certain species can kill you. If you live in a humid climate there are certain spiders that can kill you with one bite. My friend was hospitaled with one bite and the poison ate some of the flesh on her arm off very quickly. Maybe in the UK there are harmless but live in an area where black widows exist and then they are bastards. :)
just because something is deadly doesn't mean it isnt awesome or amazing. the human brain is utterly amazing and yet humans will kill deliberately and indiscriminately for no good reason at all, even here in the uk.
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Today...... Cigarette smoke, yeah I know I've got a cheek but it does stink
Some daft woman at the bus stop in Irvine carrying a wee tiny dog in basically in a shoulder bag
The council taking ages to answer the phone
Me being a moaning faced git lol
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if that happens when you go to sleep. Choose somewhere else.
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Oh, hi folks... Been a bit busy with my doings and not posted here for a while.
Spent the Easter at my wife's parents cottage and travelled 1000km's. What pisses a bit I've also been fighting rats recently at our place. Yep. We're feeding birds at winter season so that may draw rats nearer from the forests. Not a big invasion, only three and there's only one alive anymore. Beware. >:(
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Good to see you back rusco
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Anti bionics and an inhaler.
Chest infection.
:(
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Get well soon all the best good luck ;)
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Bloody Obama! Yesterday, he was talking about how the UK should stay in the EU because so many Americans died in WW2 and we owe it to them (er, say WHAT now?) and today it's threatening the UK with NO financial support or trade negotiations if we choose to leave!
A lame duck POTUS who, by the sound of things, has already got a kickback from the EU and a new job when his pre-determined two-term maximum stay ends...
What an a-hole.
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Why doesn't America join the eu then ? , think we all know that America wants to make sure we stay signed up to the totally ridiculous trade deal were already deep into. If its such a good idea perhaps why doesn't the usa join forces with all the south American countries n give them unelected power over everything, not that I'm anti eu lol
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Bloody Obama! Yesterday, he was talking about how the UK should stay in the EU because so many Americans died in WW2 and we owe it to them (er, say WHAT now?) and today it's threatening the UK with NO financial support or trade negotiations if we choose to leave!
A lame duck POTUS who, by the sound of things, has already got a kickback from the EU and a new job when his pre-determined two-term maximum stay ends...
What an a-hole.
Sit back MR, light a dooby you are going to need it. I agree completely with you on this!
Obama has paid pretty much no part in the special relationship, seems he prefers cosying with other regimes less friendly. However it is not his right to tell us how we should vote. This is a British issue for us to bash about then decide. And as you say to come here and threaten us is beneath contempt. But even worse than that is to try to use the brave men and women who died in the war fighting nazism, to me it just shows what type of character he is.
In the end I believe business will continue doing business. You aren't telling me the US won't look for good deals and send us to the "naughty step" even if our deal is the best. Like bollocks they will. Personally I think this is a lot more about the US worrying it will lose influence in Europe and that is their damn problem not our.
But as usual, when we need the US as friends, as they did in the early days of the war with lease lend, they canter over to "help" with quite the opposite. I hate to write that as I love going to the US, and the people I meet are generous and friendly.
Still he won't be President for long so he can stick his opinions. I choose what I vote in a couple of months not him! :)
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What would have been the reaction if he had said leave and we'll be bestest friends all over again? I suspect his words would have been trumpeted by the leave faction as solid vindication. American trade has been an important plank of the post exit philosophy, seems reasonable for the head of that country to express their opinion.
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What would have been the reaction if he had said leave and we'll be bestest friends all over again? I suspect his words would have been trumpeted by the leave faction as solid vindication. American trade has been an important plank of the post exit philosophy, seems reasonable for the head of that country to express their opinion.
I think it's more the way he put it that pissed people off...
Todays pictures of Osama and Cameron playing golf and yukking it up did annoy me...
Now, Anna, we've been friends too long for you to take offence at the stuff I say, you know it ain't personal... but. The only people I know who have a pro-stay argument are those who have personal interests in Europe that might be affected by an EXIT vote. Yourself in view of your emigration plans, another friend of mine who has property in Spain, a couple of others in similar situations... literally everyone else I know, who abides in the UK and has to live within those confines, is firmly in the OUT camp. And I don't dwell within a community of Daily Mail readers and UKIP voters, honest! Just people who are looking at the rapidly- collapsing EU, are sick of watching money being pumped into failing countries who put nothing back and NEW economically-failing countries being fast-tracked into membership (Hi, Turkey!) and want a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get out so we can re-establish ourselves as a world power (although we're already the fifth richest country in the world, so not sure why that's necessary) once the EU goes tits-up with the economic disaster that will, IMO, doubtlessly follow...
Sorry. I truly wish I could believe in this 'we're in this together' thing. We're not.
Obama is out of line. Why isn't he opening up the US borders? Because he's a hypocrite and thousands of miles away from the EU problem.
We still friends, Anna? :-[
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My dear fellow of course we're still friends :)
I was thinking about the wider political reaction to Obama's comments rather than commenting on any individuals response. I do think it's been somewhat infantile and "shouty politics" rather than reasoning. I also firmly believe that the very same people would have been fawning over Obama if the message had been different. I also think it's reasonable for him to have given an opinion (an aside: if a post eu Britain is gonna work we better get used to this sort of thing), whether or not what he said is valid or posturing is down to us to make a call on. I see where you are coming from in terms of the presentation, golf buggies and all that malarkey but that's just the way of the political world and I don't think you quite get it dude - you're supposed to be impressed ;D
I feel obliged to point out that the referendum has no bearing at all on my plans for the future - the result don't matter either way.From when we started talking about this I've been non-commital but leaning towards remain. Neither side has presented a case "for" it's cause all we've had is diet of "against" the other cause. We've been poorly served in what you rightly describe as a once in a lifetime decision and that really pisses me off.
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Got a whole heep of homework marked yesterday at college and hoped to get 12 criteria signed off.
Only got 3
Gutted and disillusioned.
I thought I had done well.
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The way that fuckin' terrible rag of a 'newspaper' The Sun didn't put the Hillsborough verdict on the front page, like other newspapers did, they buried it on page 9 and then put a comment elsewhere saying 'oh, it wasn't our fault, we were mislead by those corrupt policemen, please still buy our shitty paper...'
Newsflash, tossers... check your facts before you blindly besmirch grieving and traumatised people.
There should have been a huge apologetic headline.
Cnuts.
>:(
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Did you really expect anything else from the scum.
Then again where do you start with the whole Hillsborough issue. 27 year wait for justice when we have all known the truth for a long , a whole fcking nasty massive cover up from the police and the authorities yet again ! A police commander who first action when he sees people dying is call for back up with dogs and not ambulances.
We finally have the truth, now its time for justice. This won't bring any of the dead back but if any of us had lied in court we would facing a long prison sentence. Never again must this be allowed to happen - yes there will be accidents but please no fcking cover ups
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Anyone who's ever been to a football match, especially anyone who ever went to the football at the time, knew within a day what the truth was, and yet police and government of the time (and in the subsequent years) covered it up for 27 years, with the invaluable help of the gutter press.
I too would like to see any coppers and government members in office at the time (unfortunately most of them are dead already so can't be punished) guilty of lying or covering the truth up feel the full force of the law; any journalist involved of spreading the lies should lose their job NOW, and any politician who carried on smearing the victims and their families should too.
just 2 examples of the latter, in case people's memories are not long enough...
pig-fucker: "The Families of the Hillborough tragedy are a blind man, in a dark room, looking for a black cat that isn't there" - October 2011
the obese inbred of city hall (fortunately not for long anymore, but probably soon to be leader of the tory scum): "Liverpool is a handsome city with a tribal sense of community. A combination of economic misfortune — its docks were, fundamentally, on the wrong side of England when Britain entered what is now the European Union — and an excessive predilection for welfarism have created a peculiar, and deeply unattractive, psyche among many Liverpudlians. They see themselves whenever possible as victims, and resent their victim status; yet at the same time they wallow in it. Part of this flawed psychological state is that they cannot accept that they might have made any contribution to their misfortunes, but seek rather to blame someone else for it, thereby deepening their sense of shared tribal grievance against the rest of society. The deaths of more than 50 Liverpool football supporters at Hillsborough in 1989 was undeniably a greater tragedy than the single death, however horrible, of Mr Bigley; but that is no excuse for Liverpool’s failure to acknowledge, even to this day, the part played in the disaster by drunken fans at the back of the crowd who mindlessly tried to fight their way into the ground that Saturday afternoon. The police became a convenient scapegoat, and the Sun newspaper a whipping-boy for daring, albeit in a tasteless fashion, to hint at the wider causes of the incident" - in an article in the Spectator in 2004
and now the two shits are falling over themselves apologising and praising the families for their resolve - utter scum both of them, that's what they are.
Somehow though, I'm pretty sure nobody of the above people will pay any price for their words and/or actions...
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lack of gigs in ireland
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Anyone who's ever been to a football match, especially anyone who ever went to the football at the time, knew within a day what the truth was, and yet police and government of the time (and in the subsequent years) covered it up for 27 years, with the invaluable help of the gutter press.
I too would like to see any coppers and government members in office at the time (unfortunately most of them are dead already so can't be punished) guilty of lying or covering the truth up feel the full force of the law; any journalist involved of spreading the lies should lose their job NOW, and any politician who carried on smearing the victims and their families should too.
just 2 examples of the latter, in case people's memories are not long enough...
pig-fucker: "The Families of the Hillborough tragedy are a blind man, in a dark room, looking for a black cat that isn't there" - October 2011
the obese inbred of city hall (fortunately not for long anymore, but probably soon to be leader of the tory scum): "Liverpool is a handsome city with a tribal sense of community. A combination of economic misfortune — its docks were, fundamentally, on the wrong side of England when Britain entered what is now the European Union — and an excessive predilection for welfarism have created a peculiar, and deeply unattractive, psyche among many Liverpudlians. They see themselves whenever possible as victims, and resent their victim status; yet at the same time they wallow in it. Part of this flawed psychological state is that they cannot accept that they might have made any contribution to their misfortunes, but seek rather to blame someone else for it, thereby deepening their sense of shared tribal grievance against the rest of society. The deaths of more than 50 Liverpool football supporters at Hillsborough in 1989 was undeniably a greater tragedy than the single death, however horrible, of Mr Bigley; but that is no excuse for Liverpool’s failure to acknowledge, even to this day, the part played in the disaster by drunken fans at the back of the crowd who mindlessly tried to fight their way into the ground that Saturday afternoon. The police became a convenient scapegoat, and the Sun newspaper a whipping-boy for daring, albeit in a tasteless fashion, to hint at the wider causes of the incident" - in an article in the Spectator in 2004
and now the two shits are falling over themselves apologising and praising the families for their resolve - utter scum both of them, that's what they are.
Somehow though, I'm pretty sure nobody of the above people will pay any price for their words and/or actions...
Well. Personally, I think the verdict is long overdue. I wholly get poor decision making by the match commanders allied with a stand not made for the crowd it took. It happened in 1981 at the same ground. However, what has been overlooked is that Hillsborough could have happened at any ground at that time. Ive been stood on a terrace where i literally couldnt move my arms and had to go where I was pushed. Also in MY experience, people spent a few hours in the pub and went to the ground with ten minutes to spare. I think its just how football was. People paid on the gate and clubs and the fa/leagues were happy to take the money. I also understand why the Police inside could have thought hooligans given the radios back then were probably shite and all youd see is a mob surging. I also understand the ordinary bobby being bullied into changing statements from above ( who cares if one ordinary bobby stands up to his bosses and gets hounded out?) and the hooligan story being started from senior Officers to cover their own arse and partly because thats what happened before. The Sun lies were inexcusable, and whoever spread that should be hounded and punished.
What is unforgiveable is the time it has taken to rationalise the failings that happened and lies that were spread to cover the establishment.
I think the FA are getting off lightly as the organisers of the tournament. The really sad thing is the story, in relation to settlements, prosecutions etc will be years to finalise, by which time the loved ones of those who died will still be dealing with it and many of the guilty will be too old to stand trial.
A terrible indictment of justice
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Why doesn't America join the eu then ? , think we all know that America wants to make sure we stay signed up to the totally ridiculous trade deal were already deep into. If its such a good idea perhaps why doesn't the usa join forces with all the south American countries n give them unelected power over everything, not that I'm anti eu lol
Hang on Pol. You either want America in Europe or South America. You cant have both. Its just greedy. ;D
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lack of gigs in ireland
Maybe this year you can hope over to East Mids Airport for the Notts gig ??
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My best mate at the time was a Notts Forest fan. More than likely he still is...
That aside.
He got tickets for that game. I was skint so bowed out of that gig. Another mate went along and drove to Sheffield.
As they were "away" supporters they got led to a place that now saved their lives. It was behind the goalposts at the other end.
I remember it was 6 or 7 Quid for that game back in the day.
Lucky I was skint.
Martin
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OK, on a lighter note...
Went to see one of my musical heroes, Suggs, tonight at my local theatre. Excellent show. Decide to head home after the show, being rather hungry and tired, leaving my pals to carry on the night. Buy burger and chips. Get home, eat burger and chips. Log onto Facebook where I see... photographs of my pals hanging out with Suggs.
Top bloke, apparently.
>:(
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The theatre !
Facebook !
Hope the burger was good lol
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Suggs is a top bloke.
I saw him in a pub a few miles from here and he was having burger and chips.
:)
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I need a new yt unblocker for german users
I hate this " you can`t watch it because of gema and umg problems" - and the rest of the world has no problems?
Sorry germany, if we are the only ones on the planet earth - I can`t understand what the f*** GEMA is trying to fix it`s standard only here >:( >:(
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I need a new yt unblocker for german users
I hate this " you can`t watch it because of gema and umg problems" - and the rest of the world has no problems?
Sorry germany, if we are the only ones on the planet earth - I can`t understand what the f*** GEMA is trying to fix it`s standard only here >:( >:(
I hate GEMA!!!!
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(http://i.imgur.com/Mu5o0A9.gif) ME TOO
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I need a new yt unblocker for german users
I hate this " you can`t watch it because of gema and umg problems" - and the rest of the world has no problems?
Sorry germany, if we are the only ones on the planet earth - I can`t understand what the f*** GEMA is trying to fix it`s standard only here >:( >:(
I hate GEMA!!!!
I have no idea what GEMA is.
But I used to know a girl called Gemma who I utterly hated.
So... I agree? ???
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OK, on a lighter note...
Went to see one of my musical heroes, Suggs, tonight at my local theatre. Excellent show. Decide to head home after the show, being rather hungry and tired, leaving my pals to carry on the night. Buy burger and chips. Get home, eat burger and chips. Log onto Facebook where I see... photographs of my pals hanging out with Suggs.
Top bloke, apparently.
>:(
Frustrating. You must have been overcome with madness
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Must have been a grey day lol
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I suppose they left you out in case you were an Embarrassment ;D
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;D
I would of had a cardiac arrest when I found out.
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SHUT UP!!!!
;)
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;D
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The fact that the stuff I ordered from China ( hey its cheap n I'm skint) has been stuck at uk customs for over a week, fck its only a few 18650 batteries n some ceramic coils
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I need a new yt unblocker for german users
I hate this " you can`t watch it because of gema and umg problems" - and the rest of the world has no problems?
Sorry germany, if we are the only ones on the planet earth - I can`t understand what the f*** GEMA is trying to fix it`s standard only here >:( >:(
I hate GEMA!!!!
I have no idea what GEMA is.
But I used to know a girl called Gemma who I utterly hated.
So... I agree? ???
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http://www.unblocker.yt/en/
Trying to find some add on and found this - some information about the german GEMA and yt problems in english
It`s new and I haven`t installed it now - but I`m still very angry; an artist (france) himself posted a link of his new song on his own homepage - and what happened ??? :-(
I need a new yt unblocker for german users
I hate this " you can`t watch it because of gema and umg problems" - and the rest of the world has no problems?
Sorry germany, if we are the only ones on the planet earth - I can`t understand what the f*** GEMA is trying to fix it`s standard only here >:( >:(
I hate GEMA!!!!
I have no idea what GEMA is.
But I used to know a girl called Gemma who I utterly hated.
So... I agree? ???
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Bloody insomnia... long-time sufferer, been sleeping quite well recently, but over the last three days I've slept about eight hours in total... feeling like something out of The Walking Dead right now... >:(
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Solicitors.
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And estate agents.
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Solicitors.
Ah that reminds me of something for the joke thread!!
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Big two hour powercut throughout much of Cheshire this evening... sorted now but damn... it snows a bit and the UK can't handle it... it gets a bit hot and, likewise, shit goes south thanks to 'over-heating'... what the heck is wrong with our public service companies?
>:(
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That one of the presents a bought for Friday arrived broken n its impossible to replace in time, oh well at least one them is ok , guess there gonna have to share lol
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Christ, that new Stone Roses single, first one in a couple of decades... damn, it's bad...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0XZ9qjMil8
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OK... that shit that the talentless beardy Mr Blobby shagging tosser Noel Edmonds is talking about cancer in the last couple of days... how cancer can be brought on by 'negative thoughts' and can be cured by 'positive thoughts'...
>:( >:( >:( >:( >:(
Just fcuk off you utter cnut. I've seen the pain, first hand, that cancer causes and for an absolute arsewomble like him to say 'it's all in their heads and they can think themselves out of it...'
Seriously, I would smack this cnut within an inch of his life if I was ever faced with him.
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Deal. !!!
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OK... that shit that the talentless beardy Mr Blobby shagging tosser Noel Edmonds is talking about cancer in the last couple of days... how cancer can be brought on by 'negative thoughts' and can be cured by 'positive thoughts'...
>:( >:( >:( >:( >:(
Just fcuk off you utter cnut. I've seen the pain, first hand, that cancer causes and for an absolute arsewomble like him to say 'it's all in their heads and they can think themselves out of it...'
Seriously, I would smack this cnut within an inch of his life if I was ever faced with him.
I'm glad I missed that and I'm not going to look it up.
TOSSER !
(http://www.4smileys.com/smileys/angry-smileys/sour.gif)
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Agreed... and apologies for the fruity language in my last post, got a bit carried away whilst somewhat 'refreshed'...
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Not getting the dog we wanted, the woman at the rescue centre deemed us not worthy. :(
Still as someone once said.
It hurts just the way it hurts today
Those moments come, then recede away
Better to accept what you cannot change
The less the pain.
So still searching.
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Continuous emails from companies that you have only used once or twice. Booking.com definitely wins the award
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German&french Arte tv has to movies about brexit this evening and
my satellite tv now says: wrong signal, no signal, can`t follow it >:(
ok, I try the live stream - my slow internet connection - 20 seconds in, ten seconds out >:(
missed 1 of three minutes about Bradford and other maybe interesting things >:( >:(
Hope it`s in the mediathek for the next seven days to follow at the weekend and can choose a low picture quality
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German&french Arte tv has to movies about brexit this evening and
my satellite tv now says: wrong signal, no signal, can`t follow it >:(
ok, I try the live stream - my slow internet connection - 20 seconds in, ten seconds out >:(
missed 1 of three minutes about Bradford and other maybe interesting things >:( >:(
Hope it`s in the mediathek for the next seven days to follow at the weekend and can choose a low picture quality
I feel your pain - no WiFi here for a week, just slow 3G. Roll on next Wednesday...
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Getting barred from the official Forum of a band you really love (Marillion, in this case) for absolutely no reason whatsoever... and wondering if it might happen again on another Forum... :-\
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Housework - how come in this high tech modern world we still have to do housework, yes we may have it easy compared to previous generations but just when will we have dust free homes, self vacuuming carpets, bathrooms that clean themselves, same goes for dishes, clothes and bedding etc etc. Maybe I'm just a lazy sod lol
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Everything is pissing me off at the moment !
ggggrrrrrraahhhhh !
>:(
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Not what you deserve after your "annus horribilis" last year. Chin up lass, I am sure things will improve for you. :)
You never know, we might get some decent weather soon ::)
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Im feeling pissed of live at the moment Im feeling weak lost and lonely Im off here Im lost .....cheers witch
Good night witch
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To both witches keep your heads up , You both have friends here
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Feel for ya Witch - send ya Love :-*
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Im feeling pissed of live at the moment Im feeling weak lost and lonely Im off here Im lost .....cheers witch
Good night witch
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/ba/9c/a9/ba9ca91f5c0f835cea5c7db7f39d4773.jpg)
:-*
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Another utter shite England football tournament performance >:( Well, we are well and truly out of Europe now
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Another utter shite England football tournament performance >:( Well, we are well and truly out of Europe now
I remember I used to get really upset about it. Now I dont expect any different. It actually softens the blow
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Yes, you are right. We still feed off the hopes and glory of 1966 and expect too much, but how many times have we seen in recent tournaments a collection of talented players that just cannot gel as an England team ?
I do find after England get knocked out, I can enjoy the rest of the tournament stress free. Well done done to Iceland, hope they manage to perform another unexpected upset.
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Yes sometimes its better to be totally shit n just not qualify at all. Must admit I've been very surprised just how poor England have been. I feel your pain and your right well done Iceland, shows what team work can achieve.
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So... after a year or so of back problems and a couple of MRI scans, we are no closer to understanding why I'm in so much pain when I try and walk anywhere for more than 20 minutes... had a doctors visit today, he's referring me for more tests. And he casually and vaguely mentioned there's a very strong possibility of 'myeloma' without explaining what it meant. What the heck, he's the expert, so if he didn't look too worried, I wasn't going to be worried either!
But just now, I thought to look it up...
https://www.myeloma.org.uk/information/what-is-myeloma/
:o
Bloody hell, if there's even the slightest chance of anyone having any form of cancer, you might have the decency to explain that to them, eh?
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I'm sure you will be ok
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What a shit consultation :o
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Chin up M/R. In the wars again, not good. Best wishes for the coming tests. Make sure you ask lots of questions
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Cheers, you lot. Not unduly worried right now, it's just a theory, although I'd rather been hoping that the scans would have shown up something definitive... even if meant an operation, I'd have been happy with that (someone I know had back surgery for a recurrant problem and it was the best thing he ever did...)
Just annoyed that I was left to figure it out for myself... I think I'll be switching doctors.
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Cheers, you lot. Not unduly worried right now, it's just a theory, although I'd rather been hoping that the scans would have shown up something definitive... even if meant an operation, I'd have been happy with that (someone I know had back surgery for a recurrant problem and it was the best thing he ever did...)
Just annoyed that I was left to figure it out for myself... I think I'll be switching doctors.
Pretty shitty.
I'd speak to another Dr/Specialist to get to know as much as you can.
:-*
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Mr Angry.
What pisses me off is hundreds... thousands... tens of thousands...millions of families effected by the great war. There was no need for that.
I've done the battlefields now, met French, German, Italian, Canadian, Aussies and of course Welsh and Scots along the way.
Got pots of mud from various sites on the Somme. I won't put them down my GC for analysis. Just keep them
Edit. It is a great leveller. Lesley lost her Great Uncle at the Somme, I lost my Great Grandfather at Passchendaele.
Sadly or happily that's how we met
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My girlfriend's Great Great Great Uncle died in battle on 18th Oct 1914. His body & a number of others were discovered during construction work in the French village of Beaucamps-Ligny in 2009 & he & the others were buried in Oct 2014 at Y Farm Cemetary in northern France. My girlfriend & I feel very privileged to have been there. Very moving.
Cheers,
Zen
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This is nothing comparatively, but humour me and prop me up...
Drunk. Alone and Lonely. Ok on the grand scale, but still feeling a bit shit.
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Never good to get drunk alone even George throgood invited Johnny walker and jack Daniels around. Hope you got rid off negative thoughts Sheena and don't have a hangover
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Oh ****! I even forgot I posted this! Sorry guys! I'm fine. (Actually no I'm not - I have a raging hangover :o )
Hangover aside, I'm ok. Thanks For replying Pol xxx
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I always try and look out for my sisters, my top hangover tips are irn bru and ice cream not necessarily together lol , ah the dangers of posting drunk lol . Hope you feel better soon x
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I always try and look out for my sisters, my top hangover tips are irn bru and ice cream not necessarily together lol , ah the dangers of posting drunk lol . Hope you feel better soon x
Mate, thats a vape waiting to be created!!
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Will have a word with sleekit juice see what I can do lol
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Just realised how much the pound has crashed, just bought something from fasttech in China who price in dollars but you can convert roughly to pounds , instead of costing £22 had to pay £28 , so 25% more than a few weeks ago
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A two day hangover >:(
Must get my shit together...
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Insomia. Bastard insomnia. >:(
At least three nights last week, I finally managed to drift off into 'the land of nod' when it was a bright morning outside...
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And the latest from my annoying little health problems.. ::)
Having a rare attack of eczema on my legs whilst on blood thinners... so when I absent-mindedly scratch my itchy shins, I subsequently look down and find blood all over the place...
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bloody neighbours american hipsters of shit who invite friends talk loud and play music until 01.30 in the morning and with the bloody open windows. so i slept like shit and i have a daughter who wakes up early in the morning. òlet s be clear i like loud music too and every gig i gpo crazy and like drinling my stuff and have my fun but I do not piss off eveyone around me when i do that. i left them a kind message this morning in front of their door. i hope it will be enough or i ll have to pass to stronger actions.
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I know what I would have left on their doorstep lol
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I know what I would have left on their doorstep lol
NMA tapes ?
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Good idea getting the neighbour to annoy you with music you actually like. Why does that never happen
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Lloyds TSB bank. They double there profits and yet another 200 branches close with 3000 people kicked on the the scrap heap with the local communities left without a bank. Internet banking well you can't pay cash or cheques into the internet, you don't need to wait on the phone for hours at premium rates at your local branch to sort problems. Fcking progress they call it ! Not a good day !
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They are bastards, aren't they? It would be easy for someone like me to change banks (as I recently did after being so pissed off with the way they handled my bank-card fraud incident last year) because all major banks have an outlet in my hometown, but if you're in a small town, I guess you're fooked. >:(
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Got to be dodgy Dave and his honours for mates scandal . I dodgy city investor who just happens to have given the tory party £4 million and even one for sam-cams hair dresser. You couldn't make it up. Time to put end to all this bull shit , either scrap the honours list totally or have a committee made up of cross section of the public to decide. Come on some of the awards have been a joke. To be balanced I will mention a fellow scot sir Chris Hoy wtf a knighthood for being good at riding a bike a mbe/obe would have been more than enough. What next the downing street cat for services to sleeping and licking its bits.
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C'mon, Cameron had to get one last big '**** you' aimed at the plebs...
What an utter piece of shit that man is.
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Jet lag.
First world problems, I know...
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FLEAS !
I've had a couple jump on my when I'm sat in the front room.
I called a house meeting with Jet and Ebony and they said "It ain't nuffink to do wiv us". Not believing them I combed them with the flea comb ,but none to be had.
They're always up to date with the Frontline Anti Flea Juice so I've had the carpet steamer out today and steamed the carpets curtains and sofas. I have put all the rugs/throws/cushions in on the "kill the bastard fleas" cycle in the washing machine too.
I hate flippin fleas.
If this doesn't work I'll get one of those Flea Bomb things from Pets at home.
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Nuke the fckers lol
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blummin will !
:)
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Die, fleas, die!!!!
Good luck!
:)
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Talk talk , no not the band the infamous broadband company. Had big internet connection problems n when you phone them up its a automated voice service - definitely not good for a Scots man with a broad Ayrshire accent lol . " Internet" - "did you say international calls" lol . Got there in the end n it seems ok for now. Lets hope I can watch banshee later or me n Lucas will be paying them a visit.
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B/T not much better Pol. My internet has been slow of late. Recently they contacted us asking us to upgrade to the super new smart hub. Just a coincidence I am sure ::)
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Will definitely agree about bt , we don't even have fibre optic here yet. Had a thought about bt a while, every household with a landline has to pay them £18 a month line rental, wonder how much a month that comes to
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BT works OK for me, some sites are a bit slow, but that might be my knackered old laptop and the fact that I'm still on Windows 7 (not gonna change that last point though, heard so many horror stories about the most recent Windows version)...
It's so bloody expensive though... I probably should quit them in view of my slender financial means at the moment, but I keep reading things about problems with other networks (and changing onto them) and it's a bit of a 'better the devil you know' scenario...
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The landlord of my mothers flat came around today to tell her, that she must pay more than 30 % in 4 month later for her flat
and if she can`t pay more, he knows, she has children are able to pay for her >:(
Sorry Mister, she has children, able and willling paying to pay, if she can`t (she can), but none of us will pay you that more than 30%, because you are not allowed to get more than 20 % she has payed the last 3 years !!!
Some jobs I have to do without asking for that the next days >:(
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The landlord of my mothers flat came around today to tell her, that she must pay more than 30 % in 4 month later for her flat
and if she can`t pay more, he knows, she has children are able to pay for her >:(
Sorry Mister, she has children, able and willling paying to pay, if she can`t (she can), but none of us will pay you that more than 30%, because you are not allowed to get more than 20 % she has payed the last 3 years !!!
Some jobs I have to do without asking for that the next days >:(
What a cu... er, cu-mpletely disreputable person. >:(
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hilary clinton and the continued disregard for humanity that she represents
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Fck its either her or Donald
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maybe American intervention would be curtailed under trump
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The curse of Scotland - fcking midges .
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With several headline cases yet again, its the owners of dangerous dogs , yes some breeds are more dangerous than others. My opinion time for the owners in certain circumstances to charged with man slaughter maybe even murder, in cases where the victim is seriously injured then gbh (serious assault in Scotland) or a similar charge
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The curse of Scotland - fcking midges .
Then get "Smidge That Midge" spray, it is brilliant we use it in my company when we work outside for long periods. You can get it off Amazon and the midges bloody loathe it and stay well away.
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With several headline cases yet again, its the owners of dangerous dogs , yes some breeds are more dangerous than others. My opinion time for the owners in certain circumstances to charged with man slaughter maybe even murder, in cases where the victim is seriously injured then gbh (serious assault in Scotland) or a similar charge
Got a lot of sympathy for this, certain breeds have more requirements for training, socialisation and control than others however by far and away the most important thing is the ,ahem, "breed" of owner, some of whom should never be allowed near a frigging amoeba let alone an animal capable of inflicting serious injury (or worse) on a person. Although some dogs (like people) will just have bad wiring in the brain far too many times it is the idiocy of the owner that results in a dangerous dog. I say this as an owner of a dog who is part staffie - well known as a dodgy breed because of the lack of understanding by many owners of the social nature of this breed: leave them alone for frequent long periods withouth proper exercise and there is a problem coming your way. But hey they look cool and hard don't they >:(
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Finished a mp3 cd (with devil, winter, hold on, die trying and other non NMA or downloaded songs (legal bought or legal downloaded) to listen in my car the next days waiting for my shop parcel with the single and cd (and other special add ons),
Just listening to it on my normal pc and noticed how many more other informations are hidden embedded in an mp3-file >:(
All this digital fingerprints that give me the feeling I`m a criminal person, not doing something legal, big brother is watching me and comes down suddenly to catch me like a crow beeing very very hungry >:( >:( >:(
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Well lotus, George Orwell might have got the date wrong by 20 years or so but he had a point............ :(
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Rather like Google picking up your browsing habits and then embedding adverts into certain pages. I remember reading an article on the BBC saying it was all a big coincidence.
How is it then after booking a weekend break in a small Welsh village, im being bombed with adverts for the same small Welsh village.
And dont even start me on the spam I get in my Gmail account. Aholes.
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Don't shop for anything on gearbest then , you will soon find their adverts popping up on your pages. I find outlook good for non spam
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Forgetting to put my 18650 batteries on the charger, takes about 4 hours to charge 3 of them :-\
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Whilst watching youtube, this subject came up its called weasel words n basically its the way
politicians, authorities or media etc try and justify any bull shit on any subject, really made me think. Anyway here is the wiki link , imo definitely worth a look
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weasel_word
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Whilst watching youtube, this subject came up its called weasel words n basically its the way
politicians, authorities or media etc try and justify any bull shit on any subject, really made me think. Anyway here is the wiki link , imo definitely worth a look
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weasel_word
Is that the same as filibustering ? I have often heard Andrew Neil say that but no doubt that is great word. Weasel words was also something that Nick Jenkins said in a recent episode of Dragons Den.
Sounds like i am full of shit, could be the truth but at least i know posh words now to hide it. ;)
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Thanks there Pol I've learnt something there including the verb to tergiversate.
Filibustering is a particularly underhand way in which politicians talk out a bill until it runs out of time in its slot in order to block or obstruct it, how cowardly is that.
Cheers
jc
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how cowardly is that.
Not to mention ridiculously anachronistic, prone to sponsoring by vested interests and downright fecking pathetic but that's the house of commons in a nutshell for ya >:(
Sorry to hear about the lumbago witch - be good :-*
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... people who don't change lanes when driving the car !!! come on, move over...!
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Happy to have a download link for winter vinyl buyers to listen winter.mp3 - but still waiting for my parcel (artwork, booklet with lyrics) :'(
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Was really excited to see that James and The Charlatans are playing a double-header in Liverpool... love both those bands, seen them live, both put on a terrific show, both of them on the same night, what a gig...
Aw, bollocks, it's the same night as NMA in Nottingham. And nothing comes between me and an NMA Christmas gig in Notts...
Grrr.
>:(
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Damn. VERY bad day today. Could turn into a huge rant. Feel free to ignore this... although I could really use from some feedback from my NMA pals ??? . I did try to calm down by posting my usual silly drivel, keep a happy face on, eh?, but it's not working, so I'm back to trying to stop my hands shaking with anger and I'm in a state of absolute upset like very little before...
My Mums husband walked out on her today. They're both nearly 70. Married for nearly 25 years. Mostly happy years. He had an affair ten years ago, but they worked it out. But over the last couple of years, he's become an alcoholic. Not simply a 'heavy drinker', but someone who hides whiskey bottles in the shed, the spare room and the hedges around the front garden. And, apparently, he's not someone whose nice when he's drunk.
But tonight, it got really nasty. He packed his bags whilst shouting stuff like 'I'll throw you down the fuckin' stairs, you bi t ch'.... I swear to God, if he puts a single bruise on my Mum, I will find the c u n t and I will batter him senseless. I don't give a fuckin' shit that he's an old man.
But... he's a very 'connected' old man. He was a very senior copper before he retired. So... a 'weirdo' like me versus a highly decorated, nearly 70 ex-public servant... that wouldn't go well for me, eh?
One of the things that's upsetting me most... I previously and genuinely thought the world of this guy. He was good to my Mum and he was good to me. It's only in the last couple of years that he turned this way.
Mum went over to a friends house tonight, I'm going over tomorrow. If he shows up to pick up the rest of his stuff and I happen to be there... I'm not sure what might happen. He threatened to leave her penniless (they have joint accounts) so Mum's off to the bank to try and put a stop on their accounts... not sure how that works. Advice?
My Mum doesn't deserve this shit. She got knocked up with me at 20 to a guy who abandoned her when I was a baby and was never heard from again. She got married again at 30 to another guy (who I call 'Dad'), it didn't work out after 12 years, but fair enough. Thought it was third time lucky... apparently not.
This fuckin' world... good people get fooked over the worst of all, eh?
I don't know whether to cry or punch out a window right now. Yes, I have been drinking, rather heavily, so apologies if anything on this post was a bit random. Feeling low as fcuk right now. Seeing as Mum wants to keep this shit quiet (for now), I couldn't go to any social media that might get back to her friends so, sorry, you guys got the brunt of it. I just needed somewhere to vent or someone to talk to.
It's not very often I ask for help or assurance. I really need some help right now. I'm just so angry and so sad.
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Ok ray its 6.30 , I'm going to work soon so maybe not my best answer.
Firstly don't do anything violent, we would all feel the same way but it would be a huge mistake, play him at his own game. Maybe even report it to the police, maybe not much they can do right now but you have a proof a report has been made.
Your mum will be fine financially at least in the long run, she has half of everything including his pension
. She might find it hard short term but of course I don't know what's what. Yes she definitely needs to go to the bank.
Alcohol can be such a fckin horrible drug and it seems like its gotten a hold on your "dad" , for now try and not be too hard on him , he seems like a good guy who has let drink get the better of him n he needs help. Remember that he didn't do anything violent though threats are not to be excused. Maybe he can dry out and be the guy you and your mum love again. If it was you I'm sure he would give you that chance.
Spend as much time as possible with your mum . Sort things out with the bank , report it to the police, threating behaviour is a serious offence. Your mum needs a good lawyer, your dad needs a good doctor n people who can help. Make him an appointment with his doc and make sure he goes. If he gets and stays sober your parents can maybe work it out if not be there for your mum .
Hope this helps . No violence, help your mum , see if your dad can win his fight with drink.
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Time to think a bit more reply.
Help your mum out n make sure everything is sorted, bank , change locks if needed. Generally make sure she is ok.
Calm down and go and see your dad, make you calmly tell him that threatening your mum wont be tolerated and you will phone the police if it happens again. Offer to help him out anyway you can sort out a doctors appointment and specialist help AA etc . Maybe this is the rock bottom he needs to turn his life around. Put the ball in his court n hope for the best. Don't forget it's all too easy to get addicted to alcohol n maybe its not too late for him and your mum
Hope this is a better reply
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Shit.
Dunno what to say really.
^^^^all that Pol says sounds like good advice.
Deffo no violence,or the threat of it.
Try not to take a drink yourself before you face either of them. It won't help the situation.
Try the CAB. They might be a good port of call for what to do next and how to go about it.
Stay strong.
thinking of you Ray.
And Mum.
:-*
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Cheers, guys, really appreciated. Feeling a lot calmer now. It's not often I 'lose the plot', but when I do, it's visible from space. Last night, I lost the plot, the sub-plot, most of the cast and the end credits. Drinking a lot really didn't help. Feeling a bit embarrassed, quite frankly. Sorry to unload on you all, I was drunk and angry, just needed to vent, somewhere, anywhere. Probably did it here because I know how many good folks there are here.
Mums back at home, he's in a TravelLodge, they've talked today on the phone but it looks like it's unsurmountable. Just got back to mine. Mum's obviously in bits. I'm gutted for her... when you're nearly 70, you expect to be in a comfortable position in which to live out the rest of your days, not this shit.
For the record, Ray (not my Dad, BTW, just my Mums third husband since 1992) was apparently in tears for some of their phone conversation. But still refuses to admit that there's something wrong with having your first whiskey at 10 in the morning and hiding bottles in the garden. Obviously a full-blown alkie, an addiction I sympathise with. But not enough to excuse the threat of physical violence to my mother.
And you're right, there should be no violence from myself. I'm not a violent person. But me threatening someone else with violence after a few drinks... oh boy, the irony right there, eh?
(Then again, I'm not drinking hard liquor at 10am, but I digress...)
It's just a perfect storm of shit in view of my personal circumstances. Sounds selfish, but I don't need it right now, not in the week when I was looking at declaring bankrupcy, possibly the only way to clear the debts I've run up since being laid off, then realised I can't afford to. Costs over £600! Small discount if you're unemployed, big whoop. FFS...
Anyway, back on track (somewhat, one day at a time, eh?), so, again, thanks for the responses, sorry for my outburst, will get back to my usual drivel on this forum. I'm sure you're dying to hear whatever crap I can come up with. ;)
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Best thing you can do is give your mum a hug. Thankfully still doesn't cost anything and works wonders.
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Did so, worked the wonders you suggested.
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Hey MR,
Hope all is ok with your mum and good to read that the situation and things have calmed down a little since yesterday. Really do send ya love and best wishes honey :-*
Will send ya a pm about dealing with debt - been there and worked through it ok
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It's just a perfect storm of shit in view of my personal circumstances. Sounds selfish, but I don't need it right now, not in the week when I was looking at declaring bankrupcy, possibly the only way to clear the debts I've run up since being laid off, then realised I can't afford to. Costs over £600! Small discount if you're unemployed, big whoop. FFS...
Yepp it is always the way. To get out of a situation cash is always needed, especially when cash is the problem! Whilst I can only sympathise with your bankrupcy, I have had to liquidate a company years ago that I stupidly thought I could turn around, and when you are at a low point the liquidators expect you to pay for all their costs at the time you and the company have no money, that is why you bloody need to liquidate it. (By the way all the employees, were found jobs by us and were ok!).
All I can say is I wish you all the best and you will get through this I assure you. There must be ways of defaulting on payments legally and getting some sort of help to do that if you have not got the money surely? I get the feeling Anna knows, so I would take the advice she has offered.
If your mum is even thinking of taking him back then he must prove himself by getting, going to and completing some sort of programme surely?
Shit never comes in ones at you I'm afraid. But do the best to keep your morale up if you can. You still exist, you will go on!!!
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Firstly I know the laws are different in Scotland ie no warrant sales bailiffs not allowed to come to your house and take stuff. Don't know if the same applies in England but here we have a thing called trust deed Scotland where basically you agree to pay a certain amount monthly and after a period of time your debts are written off. Worth looking into, I definitely agree with the cab idea. I really shouldn't say this n probably not the best advice but it really boils down to who you owe the money too , the council tax is probably the hardest one to get out off . I had a loan from Lloyds TSB for a few grand a good few years ago, where after paying them back for about a year, I lost my job n had to stop making the payments. The debt was eventually written off , though it took a lot of hassle, ie changing banks where a wasn't even allowed a debit card for a couple of years. Also I changed address a couple of times and started ignoring the letters , after a while the sold the debt to another company who I just totally ignored, they got desperate n offered to cancel the debt if I paid about a quarter of what I owed, eventually the letters stopped n things went back to normal. Ok probably no one will ever lend me money or give me credit again but hey fck it that suits me, I want something I save up and I try to keep an emergency fund . Most of the stuff I have is second hand from auctions charity shops ebay , who the fck knows apart from me .
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Cheers, guys, really appreciated. Feeling a lot calmer now. It's not often I 'lose the plot', but when I do, it's visible from space. Last night, I lost the plot, the sub-plot, most of the cast and the end credits. Drinking a lot really didn't help. Feeling a bit embarrassed, quite frankly. Sorry to unload on you all, I was drunk and angry, just needed to vent, somewhere, anywhere. Probably did it here because I know how many good folks there are here.
Mums back at home, he's in a TravelLodge, they've talked today on the phone but it looks like it's unsurmountable. Just got back to mine. Mum's obviously in bits. I'm gutted for her... when you're nearly 70, you expect to be in a comfortable position in which to live out the rest of your days, not this shit.
For the record, Ray (not my Dad, BTW, just my Mums third husband since 1992) was apparently in tears for some of their phone conversation. But still refuses to admit that there's something wrong with having your first whiskey at 10 in the morning and hiding bottles in the garden. Obviously a full-blown alkie, an addiction I sympathise with. But not enough to excuse the threat of physical violence to my mother.
And you're right, there should be no violence from myself. I'm not a violent person. But me threatening someone else with violence after a few drinks... oh boy, the irony right there, eh?
(Then again, I'm not drinking hard liquor at 10am, but I digress...)
It's just a perfect storm of shit in view of my personal circumstances. Sounds selfish, but I don't need it right now, not in the week when I was looking at declaring bankrupcy, possibly the only way to clear the debts I've run up since being laid off, then realised I can't afford to. Costs over £600! Small discount if you're unemployed, big whoop. FFS...
Anyway, back on track (somewhat, one day at a time, eh?), so, again, thanks for the responses, sorry for my outburst, will get back to my usual drivel on this forum. I'm sure you're dying to hear whatever crap I can come up with. ;)
Mate
First off the debt issue. Speak to a company called Payplan. I did. It worked for me and Im now debt free. You have nothing to lose.
Secondly your mom. It sounds like she is going to be better off without him. Yes its a pisser at her age of life, but better now than to be stuck living with a drunk, who will drink their money away. Long term she'll be fine. Its the shit storm first. And I would encourage her to go to the Police, because there are all sorts of agencies that can help that they can put her in touch with.
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Cheers again. Some lovely advice and encouraging words there. Can't say how much I appreciate it. See, stuff like THIS is why I come here on the rare occasions when I need help. No judgement, just fine words that really help.
I can only think of one person in my 'real life' that I would go to with this kind of stuff and we're meeting up on Friday. Damn, the poor bastards gonna get an earful, eh? ;)
Again, thanks beyond measure.
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Being dumped. Gutted :'(
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Aw, that's never a good thing. Been there, as I'm sure many others here have. :'( indeed...
Feels like shit, I know, but you'll get better. You know it. Just gotta get through the initial crap.
It's good to unload on folks here, good people, I know that after my personal events of the last couple of days and the responses I got.
And if it's still stinging after a couple of weeks, PM us all his address and we'll be right round there with menacing expressions and a few stern words / actions... ;)
You'll be fine.
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Thanks Ray. Hurting right now, but know it will pass eventually. Looking forward to seeing you all at Leeds & Notts xxx
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Being dumped. Gutted :'(
Hugs :-*
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Being dumped. Gutted :'(
Awww,nebber mind love.
you got us lot
:-*
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Being dumped. Gutted :'(
Awww,nebber mind love.
you got us lot
:-*
Dont put that on her shoulders too!!! :D
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people who pretend to be just and the good ones and they behave like pieces of shit. like shit men as we say in Italy. Uomini (o donne) di merda.
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What the **** am I going to do? Winter just reminds me of the dumpster. We listened to it endlessly together. Is it rescue- able? :'( :'( :'(
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Put it away for a few weeks and go back to it once youre over them. Itll sound new!
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Aren't dumpsters, to use the US version of the word, just full of crap that nobody needs?
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So, new one... those Daddy Long Legs bastards... with their translucent wings and skinny annoying legs... utterly harmless despite certain urban myths... yet if you leave your window open on a warm night they will be right in there, scratching around your bedroom on any scratch-able surface making as much noise as possible, when you're trying to get to sleep, and determined to brush over your face at any opportunity... it's like they've got an agenda and are doing it on purpose! Hate them, they are well deserving of splattering with a slipper.
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All things bright n beautiful eh ray , at least the spiders will have a easy meal later lol
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Aren't dumpsters, to use the US version of the word, just full of crap that nobody needs?
Yes, and that wasn't lost on me Ray. He sucked me in with his charm offensive and then changed his mind. Cruel. I do not need that in my life. Hurts like hell, though. Twatpig.
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That whichever force was responsible thought it a good idea to destroy a convoy of aid on its way to the needy for whatever motive pisses me off.
Also from the current media circus, all the attention being given to the latest celebrity divorce. None of my business, I couldn't give a Brad Pitt !!
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Aren't dumpsters, to use the US version of the word, just full of crap that nobody needs?
Yes, and that wasn't lost on me Ray. He sucked me in with his charm offensive and then changed his mind. Cruel. I do not need that in my life. Hurts like hell, though. Twatpig.
Twatpig is a good expression. See also 'tossmonkey' and 'arsewomble'. I find them useful in certain situations.
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I couldn't give a Brad Pitt !!
me neither >:(
Twatpig is a good expression. See also 'tossmonkey' and 'arsewomble'. I find them useful in certain situations.
Yes, especially today when the pellet oven installation couldn't be finished cos a bit was missing.......... and then the electrician had fracked up his measuring which meant the water boiler didn't fit so I ended up sawing off bits of furniture to get the bugger in, still at least Keren ended up with a hot shower :)
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Irresponsible dog owners.
1. Why go to the effort of picking up your dog's shit, bagging it and then chucking the bag on the ground or worse hanging it in a tree. Can someone explain that to me? Great example yesterday, a dog was having a dump in it's garden, the owner bags it and chucks it on the pavement a bit further up from his house. What an absolute scum bag. If I'd have been sure what house he was from I'd have posted it through his door.
2. Having no control over your dog and then thinking it's funny when it jumps up, slobbers all over you, tries to bite you, growls at you for wanting to move past it etc. "he's only playing". Yeah, I'm only playing when I kick your teeth in...
I am becoming increasingly pissed off with people who are too busy looking at their phones to even know what their dog is doing let alone care or be in a position to do something about it. I love dogs - it's the owners that are the problem. In my long experience of walking and running I'd say as much as 98% of dog owners have no control over their dogs and almost as many of them don't care. Long rant over.
Long rant over.
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Andy, we agree. Had a big nasty barking Alsatian go for me a couple of months back... dog owners (not all, obviously) sometimes go for the 'oh, you obviously did something to annoy it', in this case the fact that I was wearing sunglasses and sweet lovely old doggie doesn't like people in sunglasses. It was a hot bright day in f-ing August, FFS! And, yes, they do occasionally happen in England...
Or, you could, you know, take responsibility and control your bloody animal! What if the same thing had happened to an easily frightened young child?
If you can't control your animal, you shouldn't be allowed to have them. End of.
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As a ex German shepherd owner, I totally agree of course, sometimes though people need to realise that all big dogs aren't untrained vicious monsters. Owners need to grasp that dogs are pack animals and you need to be the main person. ( I'm avoiding words for a certain song for obvious reasons)
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German Shepherds are my favourite dogs.
I used to work with a guy who had a couple of huge Rottweilers. All muscles and teeth and they could kill you in a heartbeat... but these two dogs were the loveliest animals you could ever imagine. Because their owner had grown up with dogs, all his life, and knew how to train them. Not like these numpties who just want 'the hardest dog in the neighbourhood'.
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A three hour power-cut when you're half way through cooking a meal... much-anticipated food ruined. >:(
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Should have put some money on the meter then ;D
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My ******* terrible love life. I've got to the pont where I'm boring myself with it, never.mind anyone else >:(
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Who needs a love life Sheena, love yourself and your family
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Who needs a love life Sheena, love yourself and your family
Yeah, me and my battery powered friend are doing just fine :D
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(http://i.imgur.com/T18UhQm.gif)
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Yes e cigs are are a great invention Sheena :D
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Well, my torch was certainly a battery-powered friend during the power cut I mentioned a few posts back....
I'm really struggling to figure out any other possible meaning from Sheena's comment. Honest.
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I'm talking about my phone, obviously... :D
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I'm talking about my phone, obviously... :D
Errrrrr....... :o. I'll never use a womans phone thats for sure ;D
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I'm talking about my phone, obviously... :D
Errrrrr....... :o. I'll never use a womans phone thats for sure ;D
You might be surprised at how good the signal is ;D
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The latest whole. " killer clown craze" ffs get a grip. Got to be the most stupid thing ever
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I do think that they're just some more assholes in a world full of them, but some people do have nervous disorders or heart problems that might be exacerbated by some dickweed who thinks that other folks are their playthings...
For me, it's simple. Jump out at me wearing a clown costume and you get your f-ing head kicked in. A lot of pent-up anger and frustration in me these days, I am REALLY the wrong person to fook with right now... >:(
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Talking of clowns
RBS finally admits that they forced small businesses into bankruptcy, still no sign of any compensation though
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No more ebay app for windows phone wtf , was so much easier to use than the full site. On the plus side I will probably save a bit of money
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I do like windows phones but the apps are not the best. Shame.
On a side piss me off note. Its taken 4 months for the post brexit crash, after the initial one and we're all doomed again. Fecking economists and traders.
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Aye the pound is worth fck all, not worth buying stuff directly from china anymore. As my mum and Weller said we've made our bed we better lie in it
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The latest whole. " killer clown craze" ffs get a grip. Got to be the most stupid thing ever
I swear to God, this happened today... walking home, passed some kid about 12 years old standing with a couple of his mates, said to me 'alright?'.
Nice kid, seemingly. I replied with a cheerful 'alright, lad?', only to be responded with '...you fuckin' c**t'... :o
I was genuinely shocked, turned around and was about to say 'OY!' when some other little twatmonkey, about the same age, wearing a bloody clown mask, ran up, raised his mask and spat right in my face, saying 'what the f**k are you gonna do about it, C**t'
Honestly, that happened. His spit was dripping down my face and they were all shouting abuse and laughing before running away. It was all I could do not to grab the little bastard and give him a damn good smack with a closed fist. Shaking with rage, I just walked off to their sound of their laughter. Humiliated and so angry because, if I had done anything, I'd have been in prison, no messing, someone to 'hurts those poor innocent children'. Probably on the nonce wing.
I grew up in the 70's. Back then, if a kid did something like that, they'd have gotten a damn good smack. If they complained to their parents, they'd probably have gotten another smack from their Mum. And if it was reported to the coppers, the coppers would have laughed. These days... they're just little snowflakes, aren't they? And anyone who doesn't agree is a weirdo, right, especially people like me, a 40's man who didn't raise any snowflakes of his own.
If youre a parent, you should raise your children with the concept of 'respect for others'. The parents of these little fuckwits obviously didn't.
I am truly despairing of this shit world nowadays.
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Fcking hell, that's fcking disgusting, you done well not to knock fck out of them. Think I would have phoned the police even if I'm not a big fan of them. They probably wouldn't have done much but I'm sure they would have taking it seriously. Born Feral !
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Little rats. As you said the frustrating thing is knowing you cannot do anything. I have a son of 11 and I see his mates. All seemingly good kids with parents that try their best to keep their kids stimulated. Doesnt help you after the day you have had but these are a small minority. Keep your spirits up
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Cheers guys, 'Born Feral' should have sprung to mind.
The thing is, this isn't a bad neighbourhood! I rent a flat in an area of big houses that are about £200,000. It is, admittedly, quite near to my towns worst area but still...
Let's just hope that little arseholes run into someone who isn't as 'restrained' as me and might give them the smacking that they truly deserve...
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watching university challenge and realising how thick i am.
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I'm always well chuffed if I get one right on university challenge lol . I'm more scumbag college lol
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I'm always well chuffed if I get one right on university challenge lol . I'm more scumbag college lol
Ra Ra Ra! We're going to smash the oiks!
;D
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The latest whole. " killer clown craze" ffs get a grip. Got to be the most stupid thing ever
I swear to God, this happened today... walking home, passed some kid about 12 years old standing with a couple of his mates, said to me 'alright?'.
Nice kid, seemingly. I replied with a cheerful 'alright, lad?', only to be responded with '...you fuckin' c**t'... :o
I was genuinely shocked, turned around and was about to say 'OY!' when some other little twatmonkey, about the same age, wearing a bloody clown mask, ran up, raised his mask and spat right in my face, saying 'what the f**k are you gonna do about it, C**t'
Honestly, that happened. His spit was dripping down my face and they were all shouting abuse and laughing before running away. It was all I could do not to grab the little bastard and give him a damn good smack with a closed fist. Shaking with rage, I just walked off to their sound of their laughter. Humiliated and so angry because, if I had done anything, I'd have been in prison, no messing, someone to 'hurts those poor innocent children'. Probably on the nonce wing.
I grew up in the 70's. Back then, if a kid did something like that, they'd have gotten a damn good smack. If they complained to their parents, they'd probably have gotten another smack from their Mum. And if it was reported to the coppers, the coppers would have laughed. These days... they're just little snowflakes, aren't they? And anyone who doesn't agree is a weirdo, right, especially people like me, a 40's man who didn't raise any snowflakes of his own.
If youre a parent, you should raise your children with the concept of 'respect for others'. The parents of these little fuckwits obviously didn't.
I am truly despairing of this shit world nowadays.
Ray, truly shocked and appalled by what happened to you. It's played on my mind all day since reading it this morning.
I dearly hope that all the little buggerfucktwats involved get a massive dose of karma - like a ******* great truck running them over.
Like you my parents would have been horrified and would have dragged me to the coppers themselves if they thought I'd done something like that. Alas, and this may be a sweeping statement the parents probably don't even know or care what their kids are doing as long as they aren't bothered by them. It seems a lot of parents stick an iPad in the kids face while it's still in nappies and don't even attempt to take any notice of the kid let alone parent it. I have a number of friends that are teachers of different age groups ranging from reception to GSCE, they all say the same that so many of the parents don't care as long as the kid isn't bothering them. I often ask myself why do people have kids if they're plainly not interested in them? It's not like contraception is hard to come by is it?
Hard as it must of been I think you did the right thing. You stand up for yourself and you'll either get a gang of them jump you and you'll get the shit kicked out of you or worse. If you clump one of them you'll get arrested and have all the consequences of that. Let's face it no-one wants the police involved in their lives if they can help it. Like you i'm a bloke in his 40s with no kids seems like we're onto a complete loser at times in the society of today.
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Truly not good. Think you did very well not to respond physically. Most of these kinds of things as you say are best dealt with by walking away. If you grab one of them or rant back you are quite likely to be a future repeat target for such gits. As a parent, I blame the parents. Not totally, some kids / people are beyond help, but all kids should be taught how to behave with other people and the benefits of mutual respect.
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I'm always well chuffed if I get one right on university challenge lol . I'm more scumbag college lol
Ra Ra Ra! We're going to smash the oiks!
;D
classic episode. Haven't seen a re-run of the series for ages. Might suggest a box set for me to Santa ;)
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Truly not good. Think you did very well not to respond physically. Most of these kinds of things as you say are best dealt with by walking away. If you grab one of them or rant back you are quite likely to be a future repeat target for such gits. As a parent, I blame the parents. Not totally, some kids / people are beyond help, but all kids should be taught how to behave with other people and the benefits of mutual respect.
Cheers. Calmed down now. Really got to me yesterday, though. You're right, smacking the little bastard would have been the wrong thing to do, or rather the wrong thing to do in the eyes of the law. If it gets out that you hit a child, then word spreads that you 'abused' a child and before you know it, it's Chinese whispers and you're the neighbourhood paedo.
I'm sure these little sods will soon run into someone who is not as 'nice' as me and get the smack that might teach them a lesson... :)
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Bloody hell MR you did very well to restrain yourself - I would have smacked the little feckers and bugger the consequences. As you say only a few decades ago that would have been expected of someone or at the very least one given by the old bill.
As a parent I can assure you that had my little cherub ever have done such a thing he would have felt the back of my hand and the wrath of my vicious tongue, not to mention being marched round to the offended parties house to offer a grovelling apology.
Too much slack is given to little darlings and part of growing up is learning what is acceptable and what is not: together with the consequences of going beyond accepted norms.
I'm not advocating abuse nor am I suggesting physical discipline as a matter of course but on very rare occasions ......
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Wow, MR - some children these days... :o
I know they aren't all like that, Anna speaking up for all the responsile parents that I know are out there - but you hear stories like that so much these days. We live opposite a day-care centre and the things you see/hear from the children AND parents are just...WOAH.
But I agree you handled the situation really well, given the way things are today. As you have all pointed out already, my parents would have applauded the person smacking me had I done anything like that back them - followed by more consequences - but these days... ???
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>:( :-\
It is kind of hard to get things done the right way at work if the rules change all the time. Irrational behaviour that leads to people feeling nervous all the time, certain that whatever they do will be wrong - again.
Feeling down and don't want to, I wish I could somehow start all over again.
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I wish I could somehow start all over again.
Sometimes we all do :-*
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I wish I could somehow start all over again.
Sometimes we all do :-*
Thank you :-* - very true that.
Feeling much better - it just was an extremely unpleasant day - these things pass.
Have a great weekend everyone. :)
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Recent youth crime rate seems to be on the rise in stewarton, maybe it local paper hype, though the fact that the local police station isn't permanently maned anymore can't be helping. It probably takes about 15-20 mins for them to get from Kilmarnock
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The latest whole. " killer clown craze" ffs get a grip. Got to be the most stupid thing ever
I swear to God, this happened today... walking home, passed some kid about 12 years old standing with a couple of his mates, said to me 'alright?'.
Nice kid, seemingly. I replied with a cheerful 'alright, lad?', only to be responded with '...you fuckin' c**t'... :o
I was genuinely shocked, turned around and was about to say 'OY!' when some other little twatmonkey, about the same age, wearing a bloody clown mask, ran up, raised his mask and spat right in my face, saying 'what the f**k are you gonna do about it, C**t'
Honestly, that happened. His spit was dripping down my face and they were all shouting abuse and laughing before running away. It was all I could do not to grab the little bastard and give him a damn good smack with a closed fist. Shaking with rage, I just walked off to their sound of their laughter. Humiliated and so angry because, if I had done anything, I'd have been in prison, no messing, someone to 'hurts those poor innocent children'. Probably on the nonce wing.
I grew up in the 70's. Back then, if a kid did something like that, they'd have gotten a damn good smack. If they complained to their parents, they'd probably have gotten another smack from their Mum. And if it was reported to the coppers, the coppers would have laughed. These days... they're just little snowflakes, aren't they? And anyone who doesn't agree is a weirdo, right, especially people like me, a 40's man who didn't raise any snowflakes of his own.
If youre a parent, you should raise your children with the concept of 'respect for others'. The parents of these little fuckwits obviously didn't.
I am truly despairing of this shit world nowadays.
A song for you dude ;) ;D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1NyWbhCxZE&list=PLfG-wgHpBKHfyYQZy6qq8_G-z9Xg7Dx3I&index=58
p.s. hope you ready to joke about this now...... :-*
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Brilliant, Anna, great song. Yes I can laugh about it now... I found out where they lived, stamped on all their toys and whispered 'your parents hate you and let me know where you live... pray they don't call me again... you've no idea what happens next...'
Oh shit, should I say stuff like that online?
;)
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Thatcher fckd the kids lol
On a lighter note, fcking Xmas aisle already in Asda, I'm opting out this year bah humbug, its the season to be fcking miserable
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Oh shit, should I say stuff like that online?
Probably not ;D ;D ;D
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On a lighter note, fcking Xmas aisle already in Asda, I'm opting out this year bah humbug, its the season to be fcking miserable
My seven year old agrees with you. This week, on seeing xmas stuff in the shops, said "What!? It's far too early for Xmas stuff - it's ages away". :o My child is not normal... ::)
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Note to self. If you're going into work, about to get into a lift behind someone who is coughing, spluttering and sweating with 'the dreaded lurgi', excuse yourself from that airborne germ-ridden 30 second lift trip and just take the bloody stairs, unless you fancy spending the evening with a headache and a nose and throat that somehow manage to be both full of sticky-drippy snot and yet feel like you've been snorting sand...
Oh, and if any of my female NMA pals mention the expression 'man-flu', that's an immediate unfriending and possibly a dog-turd through the letterbox. And if I don't post back in the next couple of days, someone call my mother.
;)
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Loving reading the news websites today (in a sad, cynical way)... The Daily Mail says 'It's the end of democracy, let's riot'! The Guardian says 'everyone except for us is a massive racist'... two sides of the same coin, the exact same newspaper, playing to the crowds and drumming up self rightous hysteria for clickbait. The truth, obviously, is somewhere in between... but some people love being offended, eh? Honestly, I challenge anyone to read both points of view from those terrible papers and the comments therein, regardless of their personal Brexit affinity, and not find something to feel disgusted by. I can post examples if you feel strongly enough.
I'll be trying to remain calm somewhere in the middle and hoping to find a way through the forthcoming months without turning into an angry and resentful person... why not join me? It's nice here. ;o)
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Like everyone else im sick of hearing brexit . Don't buy or pay much attention to the papers, though I did see the story on the mns news feed on my phone. Personally I thought I was ridiculous that the high court could overturn democracy. It would be a fcking bold move by parliament to do the same thing. Doesn't matter how you voted or what your mps views are , the majority of people voted for it.
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Funking "work collegues" who stick their flippin oar in to everything and make out they know everything but are funking usless overbearing cnuts with no quallifications or moral standards who's actions and behaviour is totally unethical and damaging .
>:(
ggggrrrraaahhhhhHHHHHhhh
*sound of blood boiling*
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Rather trivial considering the last post from ww , but fcking cold water in the winter n no I can't avoid it, it's a work thing. Oh and whilst I'm at it healing tattoos that are itchy as fck, ok self inflicted
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I'm not a big Christmas hater, honest, but... went to Asda just now to be greeted with 'I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day'... ???
It's the bloody 8th of November!!!!
Brace yourselves, folks...
(says this is a low, scary voice...)
it's started...
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Right now - just how cold it is n how much leccy I can go thru
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replying to Bever' post on the R.i.P thread here cos that's not the place for it..so YEAH..don't you hate all that lists and rankings, rock and roll hall of fame oscars bullshit that plastic people seem to love..Dylan gets a nobel prize but Cohen, Harper and Sullivan don't??...this belongs in schools..not lists..******* beatles and stones..beatles and stones..sick of it..-.-
sorry..again..:p
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Having no bloody internet for the last few days due to a line fault...
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So buck palace gets £370 million face lift n some fanny spends nearly $5 million on a dress whilst a third of or kids are growing up in poverty. Can't they sell off a couple of bits of the crown jewels or a couple of paintings . Burn the castle indeed !
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So buck palace gets £370 million face lift n some fanny spends nearly $5 million on a dress whilst a third of or kids are growing up in poverty. Can't they sell off a couple of bits of the crown jewels or a couple of paintings . Burn the castle indeed !
Sell tickets for the feckers under the guillotine more like - I'd borrow money to see that :)
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Children in need...the principle is sound ,no question whatsoever. But really? In 2016 it needs someone in a monkey costume to raise money for children in the uk/world. Its like a sideshow to detract from the problem. "congratulations. This year we raised xxx millions. Meanwhile the uk frittered away xxxxxxx millions.
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Eric fecking Bristow - fighting ALL forms of abuse means victims coming forward and relieving their pain in the glare of the public eye but this prick thinks it was young peoples fault for not 'sorting him out' ? I'll happily put "arrows" in his blind eyes >:(
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Needs a good kick in the jellied eels that one. Used to love it when jockey Wilson beat him lol
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Its stupid comments like Bristow's that deter victims from coming forward - leading to people getting away with it - leading to more victims
what a TOSSERRR !
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Once again, The Daily Mash puts it brilliantly...
http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/news/celebrity/i-would-take-them-out-with-darts-like-rambo-says-bristow-20161130118122
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The cheeky cow at the post office, was over collecting my parcel ( a few bottles of e liquid) and because she can't easily find it, she starts giving it "you and parcels" . I quickly retorted excuse me for helping keep people in a job , then cheekily added isn't about time I had my own shelve in here lol
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I'm not liking Trump and the group of war-mongers he's assembling to run our country. But at least the stock market will keep going up until the bombs start raining down.
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When your boss tells you that you have an hour and a quarter to deliver a four day training course... Then relents when you protest that it ain't possible and gives you two hours instead.
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This autumn was/has been kinda full of ordeals. First in late summer we finally got a yard renovation done where the drainage was fixed and extended. That was a great thing and the yard is actually nice and ready for future plans. OK.
But then there was a pine tree that fell down hitting the corner of the roof of our house. Unbelievably there was no big damage as it wasn't too heavy pine trunk. Only the top of it hit.
Ok, then next I found a water damage from the bottom of our house (our house is lift in the air like a bird's nest). The damage wasn't too big as the reason for it was only condensation of a cold pipeline that goes to our house from a well.
But I hated this renovation as I had to remove the insulation from the bottom and deconstruct the back wall of a sauna to reach the pipeline - that I could insulate it separately. Before deconstructing the back wall I had to deconstruct two big wardrobes that were not meant to be removed. They were incorporated half in the wall.
Then there became a long pause with all this because of the damn animals had gone mad at our yard! Squirrels and birds started to peck the bottom and the insulation of the pipelines. I went to a hardware store once again and bought 30 meters of screen that prevents rodents getting under the house.
And at the same time all the hassle at my job and moving of a warehouse to a new hall...
So now it's Christmas soon. Phew! What next? :o
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Mentioned this before I think. When your in a shop and your about to pay for your goods and they ask if you would like to some certain random item normally chocolate of some kind. Today it was a fcking chocolate reindeer. I politely said no thanks, when I get " it would a nice stocking filler " . Not knowing what to say I just gave the assistant a really angry look , very awkwardly the poor woman soon apologised saying it was company policy and she had to ask. Again I had to reply that I totally understood. To all shops please stop this, if want to buy something I will put it in my basket/ trolley, I don't want pushed into something I don't want. Not everyone enjoys Xmas , mothers day, fathers day etc.
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Another year with no NMA gigs in the states. I'm going to have to come over the pond to see a gig or two.
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Another year with no NMA gigs in the states. I'm going to have to come over the pond to see a gig or two.
Nottingham 2017 is calling you... ;)
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The click and collect service. Seems a good idea until you try and pick your item. Lets see your driving license they ask ( I don't drive n never have) Oh a passport then ( oh wait I don't have one of those those either. So after showing them various forms of I.D including photo I.D I still have to go on the phone and answer various question before I can get my item. Then once you get home one of bottles is broken, doubly crap as it contains 72mg liquid nicotine and its not really the stuff you want on your skin and your kitchen worktop. You phone dpd and after over 10 mins on hold you give up without getting to speak to someone. Merry fckin crimbo indeed
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Not good Pol.
>:(
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Thats the modern world for you Pol. You need laminated pieces of paper to prove you exist. Not good.
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I guess Pol its the xmas shutdown. I found it interesting no passport...I know you dont drive. Just got me thinking that should I need it, the little book I use once a year is there. I guess its taken for granted that everyone has one. If you dont and dont drive, how on earth do you "prove" who you are and why should a bit of paper/card represent you??
Im probably going too deep. But then pear cider helps ???
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Think the post office have it right. Show a form of paper ID or even a bank card and there happy. The experience has put me off using the click and collect service ever again.
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Got to be this
The Investigatory Powers Act (aka Snoopers' Charter) puts the capabilities revealed by Edward Snowden into the statute books and increases the state's surveillance powers. The act includes the collection of ‘bulk personal data sets’ -- databases of personal information including everything from the electoral register to our medical records to our supermarket loyalty schemes. Even worse, it also collects so-called ‘Internet Connection Records’ -- a record of every single website you have visited in the last 12 months.
Surely we can't let the bastards get away with this, definitely a step too far. What next cameras in our homes, gprs implants. Big brother just got a whole lot bigger
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Jeez, that's bad. I suppose privacy should go on the RIP thread...
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Another political rant
So May n her fascists are determined to get a "hard brexit" no single market, no more shared boarders, maybe most worrying no European court of human rights.
Yes I accept we voted leave but shouldn't there be a general election first with all the parties putting forward there vision first. Ok with the state of the labour party and the others the tories would probably still win .
So 8 people have more than 50% of the total wealth
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OK, I do like my job and the people I work with, but I've got an almost insurmountable workload right now, I'm proper flat out all day long and feel like I'm getting nowhere... a friend, higher up on the 'food chain', leaked to me their schedule and how the work should be divided up in view of the forthcoming restructure... it seems like what I'm doing amounts to TWO full time jobs and possibly a part time job on top... :-\
You can't complain when you're on an ongoing temp contract, but I do feel like they're taking the piss somewhat, especially as I'm on what most folks would describe as 'less than fantastic money'...
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Some thieving scum robbing the oil, actually draining 500 litres of oil from our out side tank for heating leaving none at all when we only had it half filled last Saturday,now we have no heating and no money to replace the stolen oil 300 quid it cost :( >:( :(
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Definitely not the time of year year for no heating. They must have had specialized equipment to take that amount. Sounds like they are very organised and its not the first or last time they have done it.
I know this doesn't help the here n now but maybe fit movement sensitive security lights n a cctv camera in future . Maybe your insurance can cover it , though I appreciate they take while to pay out if they don't find a loophole to worm there way out
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Right now, a malfunctioning smoke alarm. It's been up there for over a decade with barely a peep. Now it lets out a single squeaky bleep every 30 seconds or so. Not terribly loud, but annoying. It's connected up to the mains, so it's ain't the battery dying (which also means I can't rip the bloody thing off of the ceiling and stamp on it). The 'turn off' button doesn't work. And even if I could 'slide and open' the casing (which seems to be stuck), as the words on the alarm indicate I should do, I wouldn't have the slightest clue as what to do with what I found inside, seeing as 'removing the battery' isn't an option...
Bleep, bleep, bleep... >:(
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You should still be able to change the battery if you can get it open, if not it should be connected to the ceiling via a kinda 3 pin plug, pull it hard (lol) n it should come off.
A couple of items caught my attention in the news, firstly the (d)ss declared a guy a guy fit for work who had no legs saying he could use his arms . Secondly the boss of capita (arsewipes who collect tv licence fee amongst other things) gets 2.8m a year and capita are doing such a bad job ( taking dead people to court for example) that even the kiddie fiddlers at the beeb are saying there out of order. If the capita tv licence enforcers meet there targets they get a annual bonus of 18k
Plenty of good youtube videos on how to deal with tv licence scum . Time to scramble the signal n only those who want the bbc can pay, worth remembering Netflix is cheaper.
Burn the castle !
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Cheers, Pol, I'll give it a go.
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More sad than pissed off , the state of the high street, was in Glasgow today n had a look in a few shops for something for the house , ok I like something a bit different but there was more or less fck all n anything half decent was way over priced . There are basically no small independent shops left, I ended up ordering on line
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That somewhere out there noel Edmonds is walking around without being kicked in the knackers
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That somewhere out there noel Edmonds is walking around without being kicked in the knackers
;D
You're right. It's been at least ten years since I last kicked him in the knackers...
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Tez May n post election speak. Lets not have a divided country, oh wait your mob have divided us from Europe. Divided left n right, rich n poor, able bodied n disabled. Why even mention Nicola Sturgeon she isn't standing for Westminster, doesn't Wales and Northern Ireland have their own parliaments as well. Well lets hope Scotland gives a kick where it most hurts, I'm very uncertain about independence but don't fcking deny us our democratic right to vote on it . I truly feel bad that England especially has no one else to vote for. Rant over !
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Hayfever
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OK, this is a really silly one but it does grind my gears... why is it nowadays, when you have a pub lunch and want to have a burger, it so often gets served in a brioche bun? IE, a dry, oversweet horrible thing when all you want is BREAD (with a few sesame seeds on top if you're feeling fancy)? It's like sticking a burger in the middle of a doughnut!
I know, first world problems and that, but still... >:(
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The fancy bun is so they can over charge you by a extortionate amount.
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OK, this is a really silly one but it does grind my gears... why is it nowadays, when you have a pub lunch and want to have a burger, it so often gets served in a brioche bun? IE, a dry, oversweet horrible thing when all you want is BREAD (with a few sesame seeds on top if you're feeling fancy)? It's like sticking a burger in the middle of a doughnut!
I know, first world problems and that, but still... >:(
And don't get me started on those posh burger joints that charge you £12 for a burger then make you pay extra for chips or salad.
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OK, a PROPER pissed-off one... I work for my local council, working bloody hard for not great money. The Chief Executive of the council is currently suspended and under investigation for corruption... and it's doubtlessly true, a friend higher up and 'in the know' told me about what he was up to two years ago and he only got suspended last month. But his contract allows him to be suspended on full pay, so this prick is still making £1,058 PER DAY whilst the council are still whining on about having no money and cutbacks have to be made to both local services and the council itself (where we can't put on enough stress-related training sessions due to the number of over-worked people going off sick...) >:(
I know some people find the c-word offensive but I think, in this case, it applies...
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£1,058 PER DAY ?? And for a Chief Executive of a council?
Angela Merkel gets 19.000 or 20.000 € each month and less than that per day ....
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£1,058 PER DAY ?? And for a Chief Executive of a council?
Angela Merkel gets 19.000 or 20.000 € each month and less than that per day ....
Yeah, I know! I thought it was bullshit but looked into it (public servants wages are on the public record) and, yes, it's true...
I suspect Merkel, on the EU gravy train, makes quite a bit more via one 'privilage' or another... ;)
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Some of the "privilage" might be, that she has no time to spent the money for private things ;)
For a better outfit perhaps ;D
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Some of the "privilage" might be, that she has no time to spent the money for private things ;)
For a better outfit perhaps ;D
:D Good point! Although...imagine she'd suddenly start wearing a different kind of outfit - we wouldn't recognise her anymore. ;)
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My old back-up pc :-[
Problem seems to be the instable power on/power off switch, not the power adapter ..
I hope a screw driver, old hidden knowledge and two houres are enough to rescue my oldie
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The amount of racism these days. When are people gonna realise that 99.9% of Muslims are decent hard working folk who hate what's happening as much as everyone else. Watched the youtube video of the ex sas guy saying enough was enough basically, and yes of course we all agree it has to stop , but the comments below the video made feel sick and ashamed, sadly I feared the worst before I looked and found the "usual " racist bullshit- stop using cornershops n buying kebabs to the more extreme morons. Are the same people gonna stop using the 1,000s of Muslim doctors and nurses as well. Hatered breeds hatered !!
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Donald Trumps' recent twitter posts.
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Damn rabbits tried to eat my artichokes! >:(
Well I bought 60 meters of welded steel net/fence so let's see who laughs last. :)
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Damn rabbits tried to eat my artichokes! >:(
Well I bought 60 meters of welded steel net/fence so let's see who laughs last. :)
Someone should remind the rabbits that they taste a hell of a lot better than artichokes...
Unfortunately, I don't speak 'rabbit', so can't help. Sorry.
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The (arti)choke's on us. ;) ;D
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The (arti)choke's on us. ;) ;D
Ba-dum-tish. ;)
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Okay, just came here to say the least wanted thing which might be a terrorist attack. Not sure yet.
Today at 4 PM I was about to go shopping for purchasing a new working suit (is that a correct translation?). It's quite near (8 km's) to the area where the attack appeared just 10 or 20 minutes earlier.
Later on what i heard is there's been someone attacking several people with a long life. Stabbed someone to throat and killed two people at a market. Later on injured 8 persons in total. Maybe shouting something in (a foreign?) language.
We still don't know if he was mentally unstable.
These kind of things do not happen that often. First time in Finland.
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News reports are sketchy. Might be a terrorist thing, might be an unstable person doing something awful.
But, weighing one thing up against the other... :-[
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Now it looks like he had terrorist intentions. Police shot him in a leg three minutes after getting a call. Most of the injured victims were women, (one was a mother carrying a 1 year old baby), and two men who tried to give first aid to the victims.
Today the aftershock could be seen from peoples face. If we discount the two school killings ten years ago this was propably the most violent act performed in Finland by a person since the 2. WW. If we try to find something good in the issue it's for sure the people who tried to help the victims and 10-15 people running after the terrorist trying to stop him with sticks, chairs and whatever things they could reach in their bands. They were teens and retired people, immigrants and locals who got angry about the murders and things he did.
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Me being a stupid arse . - light bulb blows on lamp - no worries get a new bulb n replace it. New bulb doesn't work- must be the fuse - New fuse - still not working- wtf- Finds old lamp I know works - cuts the power lead off it - bares the wires - removes lead from original lamp - replaces the lead - still not working- more wtf - the new replacement bulb came fcked - put another bulb in - works fine
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A reverse osmosis system doesn't work in a correct way under the sink in the kitchen. It's a water tank and filtered system that cleans the drinking water. But now for some reason it works for about 1 week and then I need to disassemble and fix it. I've done it twice already. And it looks like there's a small leak in it. ???
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The army of Buddhist murderers in Myanmar killing Bengali Muslims. I don't understand it as nowhere in Buddhism is violence ever mentioned . It truly is a philosophy of peace. Not like bible or Quran filed with violence on many pages. Some don't even harm animals . So much for religion of peace. There is more than likely a new ethical cleansing . Then they out landmines at the borders to make escape deadly. This is after beating women on front of their kids, raping, murdering and burning villages. Then some people on socil media does "we already helped the Syrian Muslims, we can't help any more Muslims." They can't erase the fact of their religion and realize that these are also human beings.
What in the human brain and in evolution causes people to murder innocent people based on religion and race? Most of us would never dream of doing it so why does genocide still happen? When you start stopping an ethnic group if citizenship is when the world should pay attention . I believe in this case that was the 1980s.
This shit happens too much and we not even know of some of the horrible events happening in remote places in Africa . I read one article that said the UN does not have funds for this . Well, what in earth is the point ? To my understanding it was establish after WW2 to prevent anything like Nazi Germany from happening again. However it continues to happen over and over again. If qualified, I would fly to Bangladesh and see how I can help as this news makes me feel sick to abosrb.
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Checked JS's tickets yesterday for Stourbridge which were coming "soon". Checked today...sold out. Right royally fooked off.
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Posted some links to YT songs, and noticed, that some of of the vids now started with something else "Werbung , buy this or that or something like that", I can click "überspringen" to start the original video without that - not shure, if this only is something for german users, a new thing to earn some money and/or to identify users for what ?
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Lots of youtube videos have adverts . The original poster can de-monetise the video n no ads will be shown tho that means they will receive no money for youtube.
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Spanish police , they choose to wade into innocent people having a peaceful protest with rubber bullets and batons .Woman children and the elderly attacked for trying to vote .
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People in Vietnam who scam and rip you off and even stalk you to buy a product. When people who cook and serve food tell you that you have ordered chicken rice when in reality it is probably dog. I am very pissed as this man selling street food in Vietnam probably served me dog meat. It tasted like fatty goat meat in garlic and chilli. there were dogs tied up near by. he smiled so widely when i asked him if i were eating dog. He said no but it could not have been true. . I managed two bites of it before i realized that it was not chicken. I feel ill now. I don't know what they can't just advertise it as dog meat instead of calling it chicken. i am all for embracing culture and straying from my own but i can only go so far. I can eat snake, durian, frog, soup made from cow penis, random unknown sea creature. I have no fear of trying strange foods but why lie about what it is? I would never have chosen to eat a dog due to association with my childhood pets. Maybe it is not always a part of their culture but one thing i can not embrace. I did not puke but i have no desire to eat anything.
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My ******* phone not working properly. Time for a new one *shudder* I hate new phones
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My workplace has been going through a big reorganization over the last few months and despite myself doing a fine job (if I say so myself) it's looking more and more likely that my post is going to be removed and my contract won't be renewed between now and Christmas... >:(
Those pricks! After all I did for them! ::)
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Also, Therapy? played an acoustic show a couple of miles down the road from me on Friday night, something I was very keen to go to... and I just completely forgot about it. >:(
Facebook posts about how awesome it was didn't help. :-[
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Ah that's shit about your job, Ray. Hope something good turns up x
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Cheers, Sheena.
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Fck them ray your too good for them
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Sorry to hear you may lose your job, Ray - fingers crossed that you get to keep it - or find something much better!
Job security these days is basically non-extistent, it seems. :(
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Cheers guys. Job security is, indeed, a scant thing these days. I wouldn't mind if I was crap at my job... but whatever. Tomorrows another day!
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Wish you good luck Master Ray ;)
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At the moment I'm staying in Bradford a men from Newcastle asked would you like to come with me in my room >:( >:( >:( >:( I'm always polite but at the mo Iike to use
**** off sorry for that
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Bloody Arriva calling a strike in the North West with NO notice, so loads of people couldn't get to work today... >:(
I'm lucky, I can work out of my local office, but many aren't so lucky.
Utter tossmonkeys.
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I've had an interesting week...
A notice of removal was served at my house by bailiffs... cue 12 hours of blind panic while I tried to explain that the person named in the notice wasn't me. I totally envisaged heavies intimidating their way into my home. There's a silver lining though, I ended up dealing with the bailiff himself (the company were piss poor when I rang them) and he was the most polite, reasonable and helpful human being. All sorted in one phone call.
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First week of November and the Xmas adverts have kicked in big style. Fckin hell gies a break . Can the aldi ad be topped for utter pish ?
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I saw someone walking to work last Friday in a Santa hat. I think I showed immense calmness and decency in not beating the living crap out of him... ;D ;)
What can I say, I'm a nice guy.
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Oh, what is it with me and the pubs / live venues I love closing down? Following on from so many others, The Box in Crewe has closed. >:(
Perhaps I shouldn't come to Nottingham Rock City, I might be the kiss of death or something...
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Well funny you should say that,but my daughter jaz works at spanky van dykes, and apparently it is closing down next year :( so after party will have to find new venue
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Anyone notice that just 30 minutes after the big hoo-ha about the Royal engagement (which I have no opinion about one way or another, means nothing to me...) The Tories snuck out the news that about the latest benefits freeze...? Nope, you didn't, nobody did... >:(
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2017/nov/27/benefit-freeze-to-stay-working-people-costing-typical-family-300-a-year
You know when you've been Toried!
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You know when you've been Toried!
Don't we just?
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On a lighter pissed off note , no Charlie brooker screen wipe this year but a new black mirror is on its way
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On a lighter pissed off note , no Charlie brooker screen wipe this year but a new black mirror is on its way
Those new 'Black Mirror' episodes were supposed to air a couple of months ago... >:(
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"President" Trump re-tweeting Britain First deputy leader's tweets - and then going on to complain about "fake news" CNN and NBC >:(
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In between the norm of the Tory and Trump bashing...anyone notice N Korea tested a missile that can hit many western democratic countries? The little tyrant at the top spends billions on this while his people starve. That pisses me off!
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In between the norm of the Tory and Trump bashing...anyone notice N Korea tested a missile that can hit many western democratic countries? The little tyrant at the top spends billions on this while his people starve. That pisses me off!
Yeah, you're right... he's an evil little arsewomble. The scary thing is that he keeps on 'pushing the button' (literally and metaphorically) to the western world despite that any rational person would know his country is an oppressed little nothing in the grand scheme of things... is he truly that insane? Quite possibly...
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On a personal level, bloody insomnia, back again. Seems to show up at random intervals in my life for no rational reason. I was awake just before 3AM today (that's after going to bed around midnight) and it's not because of the usual 'old bugger' reason of needing a pee, just woke up and lay awake until my alarm went off... >:(
Spent much of today feeling like one of The Walking Dead...
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In between the norm of the Tory and Trump bashing...anyone notice N Korea tested a missile that can hit many western democratic countries? The little tyrant at the top spends billions on this while his people starve. That pisses me off!
Yeah, you're right... he's an evil little arsewomble. The scary thing is that he keeps on 'pushing the button' (literally and metaphorically) to the western world despite that any rational person would know his country is an oppressed little nothing in the grand scheme of things... is he truly that insane? Quite possibly...
Arsewomble. Classic! Perhaps we can pitch this to CBBC as an idea, the Arsewombles. ;)
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Torture and bad behavior to stray cats and dogs.This is the only thing makes me sick,angry and sad at the same time.in my town there are hundreds and thousands of street survivors unfortunately.most are cats and then dogs.they sleep in cars engines to get warm.whenever it rains or snows I can't even joy the weather and first thing coming to my mind is;how will they survive? if I had wealth first thing I would do is to make em a warm shelter.Me and the wife we try to feed and take care of some in our street as much as we can but they are too many.muncipality or city council?they don't give a **** about them.whenever I read or see a news about a human being torture or do a sick thing to an street animal I lose my temper and one time I witnessed something like that on my mother's street,I kicked the kids and sweared them badly and took that little puppy in my arms and kids parents appeared on their balcony and really lost my self and threatened them to kill with their whole families and shouted the best of my swear.
Sick bastards!They are beautiful creatures and they got right to live and have a life.
dont kick the cats and dogs or all other animals trying to survive on street! just feed or give hand motherfuckers!
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Torture and bad behavior to stray cats and dogs.This is the only thing makes me sick,angry and sad at the same time.in my town there are hundreds and thousands of street survivors unfortunately.most are cats and then dogs.they sleep in cars engines to get warm.whenever it rains or snows I can't even joy the weather and first thing coming to my mind is;how will they survive? if I had wealth first thing I would do is to make em a warm shelter.Me and the wife we try to feed and take care of some in our street as much as we can but they are too many.muncipality or city council?they don't give a **** about them. [...]
I agree with you in that... It would be a good idea to make some kind of vaccination programs for street-/ stray dogs and cats to protect them against worms and other pests. I guess you live in a different country than I. But I know there've been some medicine programs even for wild animals; foxes, wolverines and raccoon dogs here in Finland. The medicine against rabid virus have been placed in baits in forests, for example.
We saw a lot of stray dogs around in Thailand couple of weeks ago. I heard there was a pair who started a care "home" for them. Good idea.
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Torture and bad behavior to stray cats and dogs.This is the only thing makes me sick,angry and sad at the same time.in my town there are hundreds and thousands of street survivors unfortunately.most are cats and then dogs.they sleep in cars engines to get warm.whenever it rains or snows I can't even joy the weather and first thing coming to my mind is;how will they survive? if I had wealth first thing I would do is to make em a warm shelter.Me and the wife we try to feed and take care of some in our street as much as we can but they are too many.muncipality or city council?they don't give a **** about them. [...]
I agree with you in that... It would be a good idea to make some kind of vaccination programs for street-/ stray dogs and cats to protect them against worms and other pests. I guess you live in a different country than I. But I know there've been some medicine programs even for wild animals; foxes, wolverines and raccoon dogs here in Finland. The medicine against rabid virus have been placed in baits in forests, for example.
We saw a lot of stray dogs around in Thailand couple of weeks ago. I heard there was a pair who started a care "home" for them. Good idea.
Oh, this kind of thing drives me nuts as well!!! >:(
There are indeed quite a few responsible rescue organisations that go into countries wher stray animals are a massive problem and try to vaccinate and spay them as best they can. They also try and talk to people, explain things, try to get them to have their own pets spayed - they also help pay for that. It's the only thing that might, in the long run, help to make the situation a little better.
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FFS. There's been a little bit of snow today. I know people in the US who have huge blizzards throughout the winter, proper full-on snowy shit. So why did it take me nearly FOUR hours today to get home this afternoon after a night out in Manchester to get back to my hometown, only about 50 miles? Most trains cancelled or delayed... >:(
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Typical uk a mm of snow and everywhere grinds to a halt .makes you wonder how the Russians get to the gas fields
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I had to send messages to guys at my work and tell I'm going to have a day-off tomorrow because of logging I'll have to do. There are numerous damaged trees in our courtyard because of heavy load of snow. I still can hear them felling and could do Nothing because it's night and dark already.
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Ah, now as it's clear what kind of crackin' live sets the band plays nowadays I see we're not able to see them anytime soon. Bugger.
But well...let's see if some of the gigs in Spring will gonna happen. :-[
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Aw, bollocks, lost my job today thanks to the people I worked for (who I basically dragged out of the shit that they were struggling with) 'reorganising their workforce' and are now sending my workload to people that they can pay less than they were paying me...
Such Fooking Arsetwattery! >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(
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Sack you a week before xmas ! that is inhumane. >:(
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Yeah, what a cowardly act by them.
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Sorry to hear that MR, their loss.
Cheers
jc
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Was listening to this today - Some of those at workforces are the same that burn crosses. Hope you let them know how you feel
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Cheers for the nice messages, guys... I'll be fine, got a whole years worth of holiday pay that I didn't take and they have to pay me for and quite a few 'irons in the fire' for the new year. 8)
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The cross burners.
>:( >:( >:(
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Good luck Ray, hope the new year brings good things
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Aw, bollocks, lost my job today thanks to the people I worked for (who I basically dragged out of the shit that they were struggling with) 'reorganising their workforce' and are now sending my workload to people that they can pay less than they were paying me...
Such Fooking Arsetwattery! >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(
>:( :o :(
I hope karma bites their sorry behinds in a big way.
Very sorry to hear that - fingers crossed for better luck in 2018!
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I've lost my voice >:(
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I've lost my voice >:(
I can't hear you!
;D
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I've lost my voice >:(
I can't hear you!
;D
:P :D
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OK, this one really pissed me off today... Simon Dudley, the Conservative leader of the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (which includes Windsor Castle, Eton College and Ascot racecourse) has demanded that police use legal powers to clear the area of homeless people before the royal wedding in May. Sent from when he was on a skiing holiday in Wyoming over Christmas and saying 'residents have had enough of this exploitation of residents and 6 million tourists pa [per annum]'. ::) And then mentions the Vagrancy Act of 1824 as something that Thames Police can use!
I know I'm always posting about my hatred of the Tories, but this is a new low, surely..?
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Just watching sky news, there reporting that in parts of London 1 in 25 are homeless , many of whom are in work. Most of us are only a month or two away from the same fate. As someone who has been homeless, it's fckin horrible, the hostels are nearly as bad as sleeping rough , seen people getting stabbed n slashed in them .
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OK, this one really pissed me off today... Simon Dudley, the Conservative leader of the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (which includes Windsor Castle, Eton College and Ascot racecourse) has demanded that police use legal powers to clear the area of homeless people before the royal wedding in May. Sent from when he was on a skiing holiday in Wyoming over Christmas and saying 'residents have had enough of this exploitation of residents and 6 million tourists pa [per annum]'. ::) And then mentions the Vagrancy Act of 1824 as something that Thames Police can use!
I know I'm always posting about my hatred of the Tories, but this is a new low, surely..?
Im assuming he's a council leader? Like, the ones that can provide housing for homeless people?
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People who keep asking me if my beanie hat says NWA. :(
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OK, this one really pissed me off today... Simon Dudley, the Conservative leader of the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (which includes Windsor Castle, Eton College and Ascot racecourse) has demanded that police use legal powers to clear the area of homeless people before the royal wedding in May. Sent from when he was on a skiing holiday in Wyoming over Christmas and saying 'residents have had enough of this exploitation of residents and 6 million tourists pa [per annum]'. ::) And then mentions the Vagrancy Act of 1824 as something that Thames Police can use!
I know I'm always posting about my hatred of the Tories, but this is a new low, surely..?
Im assuming he's a council leader? Like, the ones that can provide housing for homeless people?
You would hope so... but I doubt it.
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Oh, this REALLY pisses me off... the whole Carillion thing. On the verge of going 'bump' to the tune of one and a half billion £££s...
The firm is facing the threat of collapse under the burden of £1.5billion in debt - with fears of dire consequences for a host of public services. The company holds a range of crucial government contracts, including with schools, hospitals, prisons and transport infrastructure. So, basically, there are two options... the firm goes under and public services suffer terribly or it's another billion or so for the Tories (who gave them the contracts in the first place despite Carillion being a dodgy prospect at best) to drag from public money so they can bail out their rich pals. Just like bailing out the banks all over again... and I'm pretty sure the high-level idiots who fucked up Carillion will walk away with six or seven figure bonuses... >:(
To be fair to The Maybot, reports indicate that she might not actually do this... but let's be honest, it'll happen. We all know that. If I'm wrong, I'll apologise.
Privatise profits... nationalise debt. You know when you've been Toried! ::)
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Oh, this REALLY pisses me off... the whole Carillion thing. On the verge of going 'bump' to the tune of one and a half billion £££s...
The firm is facing the threat of collapse under the burden of £1.5billion in debt - with fears of dire consequences for a host of public services. The company holds a range of crucial government contracts, including with schools, hospitals, prisons and transport infrastructure. So, basically, there are two options... the firm goes under and public services suffer terribly or it's another billion or so for the Tories (who gave them the contracts in the first place despite Carillion being a dodgy prospect at best) to drag from public money so they can bail out their rich pals. Just like bailing out the banks all over again... and I'm pretty sure the high-level idiots who fucked up Carillion will walk away with six or seven figure bonuses... >:(
To be fair to The Maybot, reports indicate that she might not actually do this... but let's be honest, it'll happen. We all know that. If I'm wrong, I'll apologise.
Privatise profits... nationalise debt. You know when you've been Toried! ::)
Erm Carillion have been awarded contracts for years. Many of them from Labour, so it is not right to just blame the Tories. They built the M6 Toll Road for example to tune of billions awarded by nice Mr Blair. In the end the government would have had to pay for a lot of this anyway in deferred payments (that is why I do very little public sector work as the state is slow to pay and only pays at the end of a contract in the main meaning cashflow is insane). You could look at it that they are having to pay a lot of it up front, but in the end most of the services will go on as others will bid to take them over.
Now the pension issue and the management are a whole 'nother thing and I agree there are questions to be asked!!!!!!
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OK, I was wrong... genuinely surprised to hear the Tories didn't bail out Carillion. I, in a rare moment of appreciation, respect them for that. Blimey, I think the sound you hear is hell freezing over... ;D
Totally appreciate what you're saying... especially the bit about how these contracts will need to be filled. Perhaps they might go to a more deserving recipient than the likes of Carillion with such a bad reputation yet still got the juicy contracts (see also G4S, who I wouldn't trust to run a car wash?)... maybe it throws out a message that you can't run such a shoddy operation and expect to be bailed out on the public tit? Of course, the big boys who ran Carillion into the ground with still see payoffs that are more money than the rest of us will ever see in our lives, but 'this is the modern world' like The Jam once said...
See, I can dish out applause as opposed to just brickbats when it comes to the Tories, ldopas! Hope you're well, mate. ;)
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On Carillion - how the fck they end up in so much debt over a billion. Who will fulfil the contracts . Most importantly 10000s jobs could be lost
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OK, I know that the government didn't actually bail out Carillion, but this is pretty funny...
http://newsthump.com/2018/01/15/uk-construction-industry-in-crisis-after-government-mistakenly-bails-out-marillion/
:D
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Tonsilitis.
I'm off work for the first time in blimin ages.
I've had to double up on my steroids to get me through the infection.
I've hawled my arse out of bed to use the time to complete some aplication forms for placements and my computer is conking out constantly and telling me that "Microsoft word starter is not responding" ...yeah,I flippin know that ! I've been at it since 10 and am getting nowhere. I've tried on my new spangly computer and that doesn't have Word,so I'm bolloxed ther too.
I'd scream if I could.
>:(
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Can you not use a word like document. Their are plenty of downloads that do a similar function?
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Tonsilitis.
I'm off work for the first time in blimin ages.
I've had to double up on my steroids to get me through the infection.
I've hawled my arse out of bed to use the time to complete some aplication forms for placements and my computer is conking out constantly and telling me that "Microsoft word starter is not responding" ...yeah,I flippin know that ! I've been at it since 10 and am getting nowhere. I've tried on my new spangly computer and that doesn't have Word,so I'm bolloxed ther too.
I'd scream if I could.
>:(
Your new computer... does it offer you a free trial of Microsoft Office? If you've installed Windows (whatever version and most new computers have that option) that should be the case, you'll only have it for a month but it should tide you over for the time being...
Of course you've probably checked that out, but just in case you hadn't...? :-\
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Open office or libre office (freeware) offer nearly the same as microsoft word, excel and access for free; you can open docx and safe the files in this format - worth testing it ;)
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Thanks everyone.
:)
I have learnt my lesson.
:-[
I was really stressing out yesterday for many reasons,illness and mucking about with my steroid dose,the large amount of study paper work I want to get done while I'm off work.....
::)
The new pooter was bought because my one (this one!) is on it's way out but me being a stubborn luddite I've carried on using it.
Yeah the new one does have a similar thing to the Microsoft word starter thing I've been using for years,but it's not exactly the same. It's that little difference that has put me off using it,daft I know.
Yeah,I know I will get used to it.
Yeah,been told a millon times not to be a flippin idiot and get on with it.
Yeah,I've said "yeah" and done fu*k all about it.
:-[
Arse kicked.
I'll get the new pooter out in a bit and start a new piece of work.....
*edit
this is the new pooter...fancy init?
Open Office...that's what it's got....all blimin rulers and silly borders...all looks to messy and confusing to me..
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Cheers, Wessy. Everyone of us have these days...
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Cheers, Wessy. Everyone of us have these days...
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That photo really describing me in some ways.
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I'm slowly loosing old, good friends. It's because we chose to move away from the cities and living in the backwoods and why'd they let us know about all their changes... (No, in the end I really see why not.) I'm just becoming year by year and month after month rather more a loner, a hermit or something. A disturbing wild who gets anxious if friends don't answer my calls. Bugger. Keep your bloody meetings and get intoxicated, I'm felling the trees, having a campfire, ordering albums and getting pissed. >:( :-X
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I just returned from a wonderful holiday in Mexico where I didn't think about my real world at all. 2 days back and I need another holiday quickly!
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1: people who treat vaping like the plague. Had just got off the bus today in Irvine (it's a busy high street especially with buses ) was waiting to use the atm so was having a nicotine hit n ok I'm cloud chucking so n so (I vape about 100w ) so as I exhaled a woman walked by n thru my vape cloud, So she starts holding her scarf over her face like it was some kind of toxic nerve agent whilst there is several buses a few feet away spewing out diesel fumes that are a million times more harmful.
2: bay leaves in curry wtf - plz stop it - if you fail to notice a bit it's like eating a fckin hedge.
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1: people who treat vaping like the plague. Had just got off the bus today in Irvine (it's a busy high street especially with buses ) was waiting to use the atm so was having a nicotine hit n ok I'm cloud chucking so n so (I vape about 100w ) so as I exhaled a woman walked by n thru my vape cloud, So she starts holding her scarf over her face like it was some kind of toxic nerve agent whilst there is several buses a few feet away spewing out diesel fumes that are a million times more harmful.
2: bay leaves in curry wtf - plz stop it - if you fail to notice a bit it's like eating a fckin hedge.
1 - Pol, next time, just tell her 'it's OK, I'm Russian' in an accent like Dolph Lundgren in Rocky 4.
2 - yeah, those bay leaves are annoying, I usually manage to pick them out but every once in a while you manage to consume one when its drowned in sauce or something... annoying.
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Me and my economical situation. Not even able to save for future although I'd want to. :-[
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Me and my economical situation. Not even able to save for future although I'd want to. :-[
You and me both, pal. :-\
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We've been chosen "the world's happiest country in the world"" in a new UN report. Ha! Nearly all the Finns in social media replied: "bullshit", "happiness my ass". No mention of suicide rates, no mention of the innate exasperation, or pessimism nor negativism. ::)
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We've been chosen "the world's happiest country in the world"" in a new UN report. Ha! Nearly all the Finns in social media replied: "bullshit", "happiness my ass". No mention of suicide rates, no mention of the innate exasperation, or pessimism nor negativism. ::)
Well I dread to think where we came as we are all the above and more!
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We've been chosen "the world's happiest country in the world"" in a new UN report. Ha! Nearly all the Finns in social media replied: "bullshit", "happiness my ass". No mention of suicide rates, no mention of the innate exasperation, or pessimism nor negativism. ::)
The Finns are a happy bunch. I met up with a group of Finns in Manchester a couple of years back and they all seemed like happy people to me, good company and a pleasure to be with ;)
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Work conditions and financial situation getting heavier day by day.Seems like no way out so far.
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what pisses me off is..
Having extrasystoles! since January almost everyday :/
For those who dont know what an extrasystole is, the heart that misses a beat and it feels very strange in the chest.. it feels like the heart was jumping
I went to see a cardiologist because my father had his 1st cardiac problems at 46.
I'm 45.
Extrasystoles scared me and i couldnt sleep at all at night and sometimes because that woke me up. (it disappeared for a few weeks but last night that woke me up)
I had a few exams. My heart is sane, I also had an Holter, a little machine who record the beats of my heart.
Results: 1068 extrasystoles and I only felt 95 :o
Apparently nothing serious and it's not alarming, according to the cardiologist but after the Holter results she prescribed me a drug which is for the people who have cardiac insufficiency.
That's not my case. I dont have any symptomes for cardiac insufficiency.
Extrasystoles= arrhythmia
I dont think i'll take this drug... that can be worst.
When I see my father who must take 11 drugs each day ...
I just have to not focus on my heart, walk and being less anxious.. everybody got extrasystoles but some persons dont feel them at all and for others it's a real nightmare
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what pisses me off is..
Having extrasystoles! since January almost everyday :/
For those who dont know what an extrasystole is, the heart that misses a beat and it feels very strange in the chest.. it feels like the heart was jumping
I went to see a cardiologist because my father had his 1st cardiac problems at 46.
I'm 45.
Extrasystoles scared me and i couldnt sleep at all at night and sometimes because that woke me up. (it disappeared for a few weeks but last night that woke me up)
I had a few exams. My heart is sane, I also had an Holter, a little machine who record the beats of my heart.
Results: 1068 extrasystoles and I only felt 95 :o
Apparently nothing serious and it's not alarming, according to the cardiologist but after the Holter results she prescribed me a drug which is for the people who have cardiac insufficiency.
That's not my case. I dont have any symptomes for cardiac insufficiency.
Extrasystoles= arrhythmia
I dont think i'll take this drug... that can be worst.
When I see my father who must take 11 drugs each day ...
I just have to not focus on my heart, walk and being less anxious.. everybody got extrasystoles but some persons dont feel them at all and for others it's a real nightmare
[/quoteWish you the best and hope you get well soon Stephanie.My wife has the same problem since last year.We only got able to realize after the holter records as you did.She says it's really a bad feeling that heart beats on your chest and makes you feel anxious especially at nights.
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why dit you put my post again without answering ? ^^
if you got nothing to say.... je ne vois pas l'interet de le reposter...
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why dit you put my post again without answering ? ^^
if you got nothing to say.... je ne vois pas l'interet de le reposter...
I quote at the end of your post maybe you have not noticed.So I pasted my reply here again...Wish you the best and hope you get well soon Stephanie.My wife has the same problem since last year.We only got able to realize after the holter records as you did.She says it's really a bad feeling that heart beats on your chest and makes you feel anxious especially at nights.
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Yea hope you'll get that solved out, Stephanie!
@ Shush: blimey that can't be true. They must have had vacations then! ;)
Will renew that on next August at Blackpool. Probably spending a night at Manc.
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That does happen sometimes when you 'quote', your response occasionally gets swallowed up in the main body of the re=posted quote...
Now Steph... I'm slightly worried about your comment about not taking the drugs your Doctor recommended. I'm hoping that something is lost in translation? I've been wondering about whether to post the following for the last ten minutes because of your anxiety about the whole situation and whether it might make it worse. I don't like to upset people. But thinking you can just ignore these symptoms... not a good idea. So here goes with a story I've told before (and I'm certain a regular poster named 'lpotus' will agree with me)...
I had similar symptoms, did the whole heart monitor thing, nothing terribly worrying showed up but was advised to go on meds which I didn't bother with. Any symptoms I had were mild and not worrying. Then, at 45, I had a heart attack. Not a huge one and I seem to have made a full recovery but I was off work for three months and am now on regular meds, for life. Now, I AM NOT AN EXPERT! I am not saying this will happen to you, hopefully I'm completely wrong! But... why take a chance if all it takes is a few pills that might alleviate the problem? After all, these doctors might know a few things, eh? ;)
Take this advice or not, it's your life. Again, I hope I'm wrong. But just take this bit of advice... we've all seen these shows on TV when people collapse with huge chest pain or whatever, like that's the norm. Heart attacks can take many forms... I had mild chest burning (I've had worse heartburn after eating curry!) and mild breathlessness and a bit of a cold sweat. If I hadn't worked for the NHS previously and known that you never ignore chest pain, no matter how mild, I'd probably have gone to bed and tried to ignore it. If I had... well. :-\ I also met people afterwards who had no pain at all during their incident! All I'm saying is that if something seems unusual and different to your usual symptoms (perhaps nausea, heaviness in the chest, sudden upper back-ache that won't go away, heck, research the various symptoms!) then please seek medical advice! Might be nothing but, again, why take a chance?
I truly hope you don't think I'm trying to frighten you with my post. I'm just someone who wants to alert you or anyone reading this as to how the conventional idea of such a health incident is so different to the reality. Please, my fellow NMA friend, stay healthy and keep an eye on your symptoms. Best wishes! x
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Hi Master Ray thx for the msg and advice but you know the cardiologist i saw prescribed me drugs ONLY if the extrasystoles are annoying me too much that's all.
For her, what I have is not alarming and my heart is sane.
I dont smoke, I dont drink, I walk each day, i m vegetarian and I I do not take any medical treatment.
I already have extrasystoles 4 or 5 years ago. It comes when I'm nervous I noticed. But I didnt feel them like it was in January/february. I feel them less since a few weeks.
My father had and still have cardiac problems but his problem was due to cigarettes, fatty meal, too much sugar, no exercices at all and stress from his work
I went to see the cardiologist because 'I felt' too much extrasystoles and it looks like anxiety attack especially when it cames at night. And its surely some anxiety because extrasystoles gives that. And extrasystoles can be a symptom of anxiety. A vicious circle...
But i got no pain in the chest etc. I understand what you wrote, heart attack can be diffferent to each of us. Some feel pains others none. I know that , but I listen to my body maybe too much but when I feel something weird I go and see the doctor that's what I did ;)
But the drugs the cardiologist prescribed me is just if extrasystoles annoy me too much.
It's ok for me now, I dont need to take them.
I dont think I'll take them anyway, I'll take hawthorn which is good for what I have (cardiologist was also ok with that).
I dont like drugs because the only times I took some I always had the side effects.
You know my father had some cardiac troubles because of tobacco etc but all the drugs he took and still take give him other healthy problems. Bradycardia for exemple or stomach troubles or even thyroid that became bigger... I could write a very long list
the cardiologist repeated me what i have is not alarming because extrasystoles come from the left atrial. If they come from ventricles it would be more annoying and serious but it's not the case. ;)
I'm a anxious person so I try to not focus on what I have because just to think about that, i feel my heart.
I noticed when I dont think too much i'm ok. (but dont worry I listen to what my body can say... maybe too much which can cause anxiety. vicious circle again)
thx again for your msg Master Ray
best wishes
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why dit you put my post again without answering ? ^^
if you got nothing to say.... je ne vois pas l'interet de le reposter...
I quote at the end of your post maybe you have not noticed.So I pasted my reply here again...Wish you the best and hope you get well soon Stephanie.My wife has the same problem since last year.We only got able to realize after the holter records as you did.She says it's really a bad feeling that heart beats on your chest and makes you feel anxious especially at nights.
yes she's right..
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Resetting all my clocks including the cooker, microwave n central heating timer.
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Hi Steph, glad you're OK. Anything posts anything to do with the heart... well, that's me going off with my story again! ;)
Hope I run into you at an NMA gig sometime... with our strong and healthy hearts!
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When thinking there are actually few of us at 40's here who've had some health issues or something. Counting 4 of them isn't very difficult.
I've been shocked to find out how much there are several health things that'll appear when crossing a line of that age. I've heard jokes about it but it seems like it's really true. With me it's simply because of a lack of excercises. Well, I often go to a doctor quite easily if I have assumptions about something. Now, recently I've thought maybe I should check out do I have a possibility I'd get a Parkinson's disease. My uncle had it in early 80's. :-\
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When thinking there are actually few of us at 40's here who've had some health issues or something. Counting 4 of them isn't very difficult.
I've been shocked to find out how much there are several health things that'll appear when crossing a line of that age. I've heard jokes about it but it seems like it's really true. With me it's simply because of a lack of excercises. Well, I often go to a doctor quite easily if I have assumptions about something. Now, recently I've thought maybe I should check out do I have a possibility I'd get a Parkinson's disease. My uncle had it in early 80's. :-\
Im afraid they're right when they say everything starts after 40.So it might be good to have checks sometimes Rusco.I'm 40 and 2 years ago wife noticed something like a very small ball under my arm near my lymphs.So they made me a biopsy and took that goddamn thing.Result was very surprising.It's a very rare disease called'Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis'.Very rare seen in people at my age but commonly among the children and babies.It was and is nothing to me psychically.No aches,no symptoms nothing.Perhaps if she wouldn't have recognize it that day by accident,I would never know about it maybe till the end of my life.Anyway they keep MR and BT scanning of me once in a year and I'm ok now.But as you say and some Doctors say illnesses could be genetical and have some check ups is good to know about your body.
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Diabetes is the one that worries me, history of it in the family. My Mum's just been diagnosed as being on the cusp of being diabetic and my Grandma suffered badly from it (went blind). I have a full set of bloodwork done once a year since the heart attack and so far I'm fine, but if you're over 40 it might be worth making it an annual event, some pretty bad things can appear without warning... :o
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Agreed with both of you.
What comes to diabetes, I've heard there's some kind of a connection with it and smoking. I know one guy who has a diagnosed diabetes and if he'll continue smoking he's in danger of loosing eyesight.
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So business man sir Philip green walks away Scot free n laughing. Law gets bought !
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Hope all is ok with you Stephanie - I'd echo Master Ray and just keep a close eye on everything :-*
Ruscoe - I think I'm right in saying that whilst smoking doesn't cause Diabetes it does massively increase the risk of complications and serious illness.
So business man sir Philip green walks away Scot free n laughing. Law gets bought !
Surely not ............. ::)
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OK, this is pissing me off right now... the immense outpouring of support for 'Ant' out of 'Ant And Dec' (for non-UK folks, a light entertainment duo)... this dickhead got drunk and smashed his car into the front of another car (with a kiddie in the back) and subsequently got taken off the air. Go online and all your can see is people saying 'oh, you've got a drink problem, its not your fault, get well soon, we love you...' >:(
FOOK OFF! If some immigrant from Syria or Poland had done that some thing, those same numbskulls would be demanding the drivers head on a stick. Now, I've known people with drink / drug problems and I do appreciate the problems of addiction. But those people weren't worth tens of millions of £££'s. This utter twot could afford a personal driver or a taxi but chose not to and subsequently could have killed someone. In the early 90's, I lost a friend to a drunk driver. So you can appreciate why I have no sympathy for this over-privileged tosser...
Hope 'Ant' gets some serious prison time in a proper hard nick. Rant over.
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Some of people who work at music/instrument stores.Especially in the town I live.Whenever you get into these shops and you'd wanna ask something or wanna try a guitar etc. they respond quickly 'don't touch,don't touch' or looks at you like you're not wanted here unless you buy something.How the hell am I supposed to know how that guitar sounds without trying it?Im not here to smash it.Should I be Eric Clapton or something to access those tools? And most of these guys speak like they established the Marshall Amps Company or they're the co-founder of Gibson.You can never know anything better than them.No,no you're wrong,that cable you can't use,that pedal isn't like that,too many you don't knows.And Im sure there are many like these in bands,in scene.You can't even talk to these masters of universe.
I know some stores in Japan and U.S they don't go this way.They re very helpful to you and you can try whatever you want as long as you act honest and playing the instrument carefully.I wonder if same in Europe?
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Ha! In the days that I deluded myself that I had some musical ability (and had friends who could actually PLAY) I spent time in several music instrument stores, wondering what instrument might suit me (turns out I couldn't master any of them, not enough dexterity in my fingers). You do get some dickheads. Or,alternatively, some petty decent guys. I had fun, whatever. Your thread just reminded me of that Wayne's World clip ('No Stairway? Denied!') except in the UK it's probably more 'No Smoke On The Water? Denied!') ;)
Sidenote, I then decided I'd be a singer, so bought a Shure SM58 mic and proceeded through a couple of bands with what can only be described as Rollins-esque shouty-bullshit. Not bands that deserve to be heard ever again by the ears of a reasonable listener, but what a lot of fun it was! :D
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Quarrels. It sucks.
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This story, today...
A 78-year-old homeowner has been arrested by murder detectives after a suspected burglar he fought with in his own kitchen died of a stab wound.
The pensioner, named locally as Richard Osborn-Brooks, was upstairs asleep with his wife when he was woken by the two men breaking into his suburban home in Hither Green, south-east London last night.
He was forced into his kitchen by one of the men, who was armed with a screwdriver, before a struggle ensued.
The intruder, a 38-year-old man, was left with wounds to his chest and local residents say he collapsed in a neighbouring road and died in hospital.
Arrested for murder? :o He should be rewarded. Anyone tries to break into my home and hurt me... well, I'll do my best to grab the nearest weapon, slit their throat, stamp on their head until it cracks and piss on their dead fuckin' face.
May this fine gentleman be cleared of all charges. 'I believe in justice', etc...
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This story, today...
A 78-year-old homeowner has been arrested by murder detectives after a suspected burglar he fought with in his own kitchen died of a stab wound.
The pensioner, named locally as Richard Osborn-Brooks, was upstairs asleep with his wife when he was woken by the two men breaking into his suburban home in Hither Green, south-east London last night.
He was forced into his kitchen by one of the men, who was armed with a screwdriver, before a struggle ensued.
The intruder, a 38-year-old man, was left with wounds to his chest and local residents say he collapsed in a neighbouring road and died in hospital.
Arrested for murder? :o He should be rewarded. Anyone tries to break into my home and hurt me... well, I'll do my best to grab the nearest weapon, slit their throat, stamp on their head until it cracks and piss on their dead fuckin' face.
May this fine gentleman be cleared of all charges. 'I believe in justice', etc...
Home is home sir.I totally agree with you.If you're an unwanted visitor at home,you should expect anything.
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Life :'(
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Life :'(
Aw, I know how you feel.
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Can I send you a pm?
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Let me know please ....thxs good night nice weekend
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Can I send you a pm?
If that one was aimed at me, Witch, you're welcome to, I might be off to bed shortly but if I don't get it, I'll get back to you tomorrow... ???
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Some of people who work at music/instrument stores....
Your post about music store workers/salespeople is so true...even here in the U.S. of Trump.
Something else you didn't touch upon. They do not think you are worthy of high end guitars. I have no idea what you are supposed to look like so they will feel comfortable with you trying out the expensive gear. Those salespeople actually lose out on sales (from me) because of the vibes they give off to customers who don't fit their profile of a high end buyer.
For the record, I do have a number of high end guitars. None purchased in a music store. All online. Better prices and the guy over the phone doesn't judge you like the people at a music store.
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Smart phones...my arse. If I can spell the word narcissist, why does the stupid arse keyboard add its own versions/miss spaces out etc
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After 26 years my husband told me its enough house will sell soon he is away and Im alone in a very big house :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
Its life ......So Im looking for a new start maybe in the UK ....dont know would be nice but not for sure about work and moore and Im having really old cats life goes on I think no matters what
sorry but this I like to share
so sorry
nice eve
cheers witch
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Sorry to hear this witch, sending you strength and support for the days ahead.
Cheers
jc
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Sorry to hear this........be strong and take care,my thoughts are with you witch.
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Hey Witch. Ive been their twice!! Its really hard to start again but you CAN do it. Lots of ups and downs and bickering, but I guarantee in 6 months youll be your own person.
Much love and peace.
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Been there myself, at one point I was homeless with a few clothes . My only luxury was a cpl of cds n a personal player for them ( I recall one of the cds was raw melody men ) so not all bad lol. Now I'm really happy n have a really nice flat . Life is strange sometimes a chance meeting can open lots of doors , I can honestly look back n say it's the best thing that's happened.
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Life is strange sometimes a chance meeting can open lots of doors
I can certainly go with that. Good luck Witch :-*
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We are all here for you witch.
Be strong my fellow witch and remember that we are strong even when we feel weak.
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love and light
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Hey Witch. Ive been their twice!! Its really hard to start again but you CAN do it. Lots of ups and downs and bickering, but I guarantee in 6 months youll be your own person.
Much love and peace.
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Thank you will try to not easy :(
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So true ..... :( :( :( :( :(
but thxs
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After 26 years [...]
Witch, although I think my addiction on to this site might be getting lesser, I saw your post concerning...this. Wishing you all the good there (as the sendings you've sent to us since the years!). What more could I say?? Nothing, but to keep the faith and hope in the future. That's we all will need. And appreciation, by our friends. We can recognize our friends, so why not here too? :( :) 8)
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So Scotland has become the first country to have minimum alcohol pricing. It's 50p per unit , so what does that mean, well your boxes of lager etc have gone up by 50-75 % approx. A bottle of spirits is now £3 approx dearer. Believe it or not a bottle cheap cider has gone up by 200% . Wine is up by 13% .now I don't really drink , so I'm not bothered but people should be able to have a beer now and then 75% is way ott, ok I get the cheap cider thing but we already have tough regulation ie no sales between 10pm n 10am for off sales . I support the idea but think they went overboard, why should a sensible drinker by hit by those who can't
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Oh, something that fuckin' cnut Trump said today, addressing an NRA meeting in Dallas...
“I recently read a story that in London, which has unbelievably tough gun laws, a once very prestigious hospital, right in the middle, is like a war zone for horrible stabbing wounds,” he said. “Yes, that’s right, they don’t have guns, they have knives and instead there’s blood all over the floors of this hospital. They say it’s as bad as a military war zone hospital.”
Trump stabbed the air several times with an imaginary knife and muttered: “Knives, knives, knives.”
He added: “London hasn’t been used to that. They’re getting used to it. Pretty tough. We’re here today because we recognise a simple fact: the one thing that has always stood between the American people and the elimination of our second amendment rights has been conservatives in Congress willing to fight for those rights. We’re fighting.”
This twot truly deserves a JFK special from a grassy knoll.. back and to the left... back and to the left... >:(
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I dont wanna make light of it but is this the clip you meant mate? Its not a good picture but its his hair.
https://youtu.be/Me-VhC9ieh0
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Ok knife crime has gotten bad lately in London, we had it a few years ago in Glasgow. But how many have died 15 maybe , all loses of life are tragic .
Points. It's been gang on gang stabbings.
You don't get mass stabbings, you have to get close up n personal and I would think it would take a lot more than pulling a trigger.
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I dont wanna make light of it but is this the clip you meant mate? Its not a good picture but its his hair.
https://youtu.be/Me-VhC9ieh0
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Nope, something he said from official news reports...
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Don't know why i am so pissed off,it was a done deal last week Northampton Town relegated...but i am :( :(
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Damn... I somehow managed to rip off pretty much my entire toenail from my right big toe when I took my sock off. Much bloodiness. Bandaged up now but the blood is still oozing out. Well, ain't this a bit of fun! ;D
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After 26 years my husband told me its enough house will sell soon he is away and Im alone in a very big house :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
Its life ......So Im looking for a new start maybe in the UK ....dont know would be nice but not for sure about work and moore and Im having really old cats life goes on I think no matters what
sorry but this I like to share
so sorry
nice eve
cheers witch
Only reading this now - so very sorry...I mean, you know what they say: When one door closes, another will open - and yes, I do believe in that and that something good will eventually come from all changes.
But while you are stuck between doors, so to speak, it hardly ever looks like there may be a happy ending and it's unbelievably tough.
I hope with all my heart that this horrible situation will eventually turn into something brand-new and good for you so that soon you can look back and say that you are actually glad this has happened and that you are really happy.
Sending hugs your way, dear!
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Damn... I somehow managed to rip off pretty much my entire toenail from my right big toe when I took my sock off. Much bloodiness. Bandaged up now but the blood is still oozing out. Well, ain't this a bit of fun! ;D
:o Do you take your socks off with pliers ? or do you have leprosy
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Damn... I somehow managed to rip off pretty much my entire toenail from my right big toe when I took my sock off. Much bloodiness. Bandaged up now but the blood is still oozing out. Well, ain't this a bit of fun! ;D
:o Do you take your socks off with pliers ? or do you have leprosy
;D ;D ;D ;D
Nope, stubbed my toe badly on a wardrobe that morning, forgot about it, must have split the nail so when the usual sock removal happened it must have got caught and... eeek. :-[
Leprosy... yeah, I think I had that once in the 90's. I was going out with a girl from Essex at the time, so...
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Seems like it is safer to send kids to war than school, how fucked up is that:-
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/politics/wp/2018/05/18/2018-has-been-deadlier-for-schoolchildren-than-service-members/?utm_term=.f59faaa12769
Cheers
jc
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Was at Glasgow central today n they were having a minutes silence for the Manchester bomb victims n they were a cpl of arse holes still talking on the phone.
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Fuckin' hell. The Guardian just posted an article about the Manchester bombings and described bomber Salman Abedi as 'someone bound up in the tragedy' and the 23rd fatality... like he's another victim and there's some excuse. **** that cnut, he went in there with the express intention of blowing up little girls and may he scream in Hell forever...
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The fact that u can't reply directly to comments on this forum or, if u can, the fact I havnt figured it out yet. Two facts...the fact u can't just hit Return to post a comment...
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Hit the 'quote' button, write your message and post...
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One of my mail providers >:(
Friday is the start of new internet and data rights in germany (more personal control for users- better tis than nothing), I didn`t saw and answer the information mail of my provider `til last night and now (2 days are left to confirm to collect my mails and other sh*t) I can no longer log in to change something ...
So I have to change some of my accounts (done here) - good to have not only one mail-provider - and I hope this works and No. 2 is not as sh*tty as No. 1 and logs me out on friday :o
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Bloody BT, my phone and internet provider... despite previous complaints, they STILL refuse to send me a proper itemised bill and a reminder, just send a final reminder with a threat to cut me off in the next few days... also my bill seems to have gone up by a fifth with no explanation. >:(
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Fuckin' hell. The Guardian just posted an article about the Manchester bombings and described bomber Salman Abedi as 'someone bound up in the tragedy' and the 23rd fatality... like he's another victim and there's some excuse. **** that cnut, he went in there with the express intention of blowing up little girls and may he scream in Hell forever...
There's no proof of heaven or hell so he'll end up nowhere which will of been his worst fear.
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Moths. Flappy little bastards. It's a hot night so the windows in my flat need to be open. But these cocky little lepidopterans just have to focus on the lights that I've got on. WTF, there are big streetlights on outside! Bother them, not go on scratching around my walls and windows! You know you'll get a splattering if you brush past my head!
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I have no problems with Moths,now Ants that's another matter.The building i live in is really old,and they live/nest in the stone work,so every year in one room or another the little blighters appear......
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Wasps, now there's another type of bastard I hate. There was a nest built somewhere in the brickwork a few years ago (I also live in a house that's very old) got totally infested with the stingy vindictive little a-holes, thankfully it was a one-off but I am still paranoid whenever one of them shows up...
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My mate who happens to live 4 doors down from me had Wasps nesting in his stone work,he had to get Pest Control people out to get rid of the critters............ '' And Is'nt Nature Wonderful '' sounds like a line from a song ;)
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Stupid **** arse course at work that Im on. Seething :-X
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Ants, wasps, moths, bees or other animals - I have no problems with them as long as they are outside my house, my small garden looks like a green hell and might be a paradise for this "bastards" - but they have to stay outside!
A good but also a bad news is - where are all this animals I had inside as enemies or outside as friedly visitors? Less and less from year to year - whenn will the unknown killing machine outside in my garden killing me insidemy house?
Something is going wrong ???
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Oh, bloody hell Mozza...
The outspoken singer sparked outrage online by describing the jailing of English Defence League founder Tommy Robinson as 'shocking'.
I love The Smiths. My second favourite band ever after NMA. And much of Morrissey's solo stuff is also rather good (Your Arsenal, Vauxhall and I, You Are The Quarry, Bona Drag...)
But I think this is the point where I have to admit that he's just a c u n t nowadays. Supporting the EDL? Fook off!
Pissed off, yes, but, also, genuinely saddened as well.
F u c k you, Morrissey. I now regret my admiration of you . >:(
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Totally understand your disgust Master Ray,as an older member here i also remember my disgust at David Bowies Nazi salute and Eric Claptons comments about black people , especially as a lot of his career was influenced by the Blues......yes both of the above were blamed on drugs/booze...but Morrissey i am not so sure ?..very sad when someone you admire/respect disapoints......
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I don't know what Morrissey said n only know a little why T.R. was arrested and jailed ( it's all over youtube and other social media) . Yes I detest the edl and all they stand for and was delighted to see him locked up. Though I did think that aspects of the way he was jailed wrong and worrying in the sense of certain human rights been removed/ withheld. It might be you or someone decent next time.
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Agreed, Pol, to an extent. Still think Robinson should have been locked up long ago. Maybe it's all catching up with him. To be honest, I probably need to investigate further to get the full ins-and-outs of it.
Still, so disappointed in Morrissey, he used to seem to be such a humane person but seems to have nothing but awful bile to offer these days (remember that incident when 93 teenagers were murdered and he shrugged it off, saying it wasn't as bad as what KFC does on a regular basis?) I think the c-word applies to him these days... although this, from The Daily Mash, did make me laugh...
http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/news/celebrity/far-right-distancing-itself-from-morrissey-20180607173992
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Aw, bollocks. Might not be able to make the Manchester Levellers / NMA gig thanks to one of those 'financial cavalcades' that sometimes falls down on you when you least expect. Working on it (I'm chasing a tax rebate that I'm deffo owed!) and I can cancel the hotel booking right up until the day itself, so some hope there? ???
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Oh, bloody hell Mozza...
The outspoken singer sparked outrage online by describing the jailing of English Defence League founder Tommy Robinson as 'shocking'.
I love The Smiths. My second favourite band ever after NMA. And much of Morrissey's solo stuff is also rather good (Your Arsenal, Vauxhall and I, You Are The Quarry, Bona Drag...)
But I think this is the point where I have to admit that he's just a c u n t nowadays. Supporting the EDL? Fook off!
Pissed off, yes, but, also, genuinely saddened as well.
F u c k you, Morrissey. I now regret my admiration of you . >:(
Tommy Robinson has nothing to do the EDL and hasn't since 2013.
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Oh, bloody hell Mozza...
The outspoken singer sparked outrage online by describing the jailing of English Defence League founder Tommy Robinson as 'shocking'.
I love The Smiths. My second favourite band ever after NMA. And much of Morrissey's solo stuff is also rather good (Your Arsenal, Vauxhall and I, You Are The Quarry, Bona Drag...)
But I think this is the point where I have to admit that he's just a c u n t nowadays. Supporting the EDL? Fook off!
Pissed off, yes, but, also, genuinely saddened as well.
F u c k you, Morrissey. I now regret my admiration of you . >:(
Tommy Robinson has nothing to do the EDL and hasn't since 2013.
Fair play, but he's hardly redeemed himself since... ???
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Oh, bloody hell Mozza...
The outspoken singer sparked outrage online by describing the jailing of English Defence League founder Tommy Robinson as 'shocking'.
I love The Smiths. My second favourite band ever after NMA. And much of Morrissey's solo stuff is also rather good (Your Arsenal, Vauxhall and I, You Are The Quarry, Bona Drag...)
But I think this is the point where I have to admit that he's just a c u n t nowadays. Supporting the EDL? Fook off!
Pissed off, yes, but, also, genuinely saddened as well.
F u c k you, Morrissey. I now regret my admiration of you . >:(
Tommy Robinson has nothing to do the EDL and hasn't since 2013.
Fair play, but he's hardly redeemed himself since... ???
I certainly wouldn't say I'm a fan but I have read quite a lot about him and his story isn't quite straight forward as you'd think.
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10 days left to elections.Last chance for my country.I'm feeling so nervous.Dont know what to say or feel.Feeling hopeless,feeling hopeful.Such tired of hoping and losing in last 16 years.God please give a hand this time.
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So those unelected bureaucrats in the European parliament have decided to wreck the internet with the section 13 amendment ( I think that's right) . Basically it means no more copyright uploads . So what does that mean for you . Basically the links in follow this would be illegal and everything similar. No links to news articles could be shared even something simple like sharing a picture of a car for example could be deemed illegal. Stage 1 of bill has already passed with a second and final vote yet to be taken.
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I think we could probably do with a copyright lawyers input here to explain the legal reasoning behind this...... ???
I would hazard a guess that that it boils down to the issue of using someones work without paying for that use. Where the line gets drawn between theft and fair sharing - haven't got a bleeding clue ;D
"unelected bureaucrats in the European Parliament" come come dear fellow you remember those European elections we have regularly ? You know those ones where we elect Members of the European Parliament .... ;) :-*
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Yes of course I remember those elections but the commissioners who tend to sit on these matters are unelected. Good to see you back tho Anna
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My husband left me after 26 years house is sold ......can't find the right words I'm feeling so sad helpless and alone
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We are all with you Inga . Stay strong- stay positive, things will turn for the better. Hugs .
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Very sorry to hear that. Best wishes to you for the future Inga.
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Hey witch. Was thinking about you and thought I hadnt read you. Im so sorry for you and it is hard. But you seem a good person and youll get through this. Its a big change but look at it as a chance to discover yourself. Best wishes mate.
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Try to stay strong Inga,i know it is easy to say.........my marriage ended after 23 years,never saw it coming,i felt like my life had ended,felt so low,what's the point in anything all the negatives go through your head.A friend of mine who had gone through the same thing described it like entering a dark tunnel,you can see nothing especially not any light at the end.Again thought just words,but NO he was right with the help of good friends i came through AND YOU WILL,do not cut yourself off from people it is not good. Take care it WILL get better.
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So, Jeremy Cu... sorry, 'Hunt' former Health Secretary, is now promoted to Foreign Secretary... this bit cut and pasted from the Shadow Health Secretary...
... Jeremy Hunt has overseen the worst collapse in patient standards of any health secretary in the history of the NHS.
His time in charge will be remembered for soaring waiting lists, huge staffing shortages, and patients left with treatments rationed and operations cancelled in record numbers.
It is an astonishing measure of the meltdown at the heart of the Tory government that this catalogue of failure is rewarded with promotion rather than the sack. Theresa May should call an end to this shambolic farce. Britain needs a functioning government, not this revolving door of failure....
Damn. I wish I could be as sly and inefficient and so just so damn bad at my job that I could guarantee a big promotion and wage increase at the end of it... >:(
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You forgot the huge life pension.
Yeah wtf is happening the country is in a fckn mess.
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The House of Cards is collapsing.................Strong And Stable my Arse..this is a Government in turmoil,i expect more resignations to come,and a new leadership battle.....mind you i cannot believe she has remained in power so long ? :-[
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Could also have been posted on what are you watching now ?...but NO i am so angry i am watching Dispatches on C4. It is about selling off Social Housing/Gentrification in Britain.The lie is they are selling off/knocking down old estates to build new housing for all.........LIE.it is all being purchased by the rich and foreign investors and very few new social homes for ordinary people. I am at this moment raging,when it reveals one such property was bought by Emily Thornberry for a sum i cannot remember.and her Brother now lives there.******* Hypocrite.....P.s I am a Labour supporter.....hypocrisy rules.... :'(
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People offering me advice when I'm on the phone to someone.
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Lots of random phone calls over the last cpl of days, seems like someone has entered some online competition and has given my number by mistake. You start off politely " sorry wrong number n slowly build to outright rage " fck off n don't phone again lol .
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Could also have been posted on what are you watching now ?...but NO i am so angry i am watching Dispatches on C4. It is about selling off Social Housing/Gentrification in Britain.The lie is they are selling off/knocking down old estates to build new housing for all.........LIE.it is all being purchased by the rich and foreign investors and very few new social homes for ordinary people. I am at this moment raging,when it reveals one such property was bought by Emily Thornberry for a sum i cannot remember.and her Brother now lives there.******* Hypocrite.....P.s I am a Labour supporter.....hypocrisy rules.... :'(
Damn right. Didn't see the programme in question, I must look it up (or perhaps not, gotta consider the blood pressure these days!) but it seems that everywhere you look, especially in big cities, there are hugely expensive tower blocks going up that will muchly remain empty whilst there's nothing available for 'the normal people'... money laundering, anyone?
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If you can watch it do,it's an absolute disgrace. >:(
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"Ohhh, the summer holiday is comming up....you won't know what to do with yourself..." says every blimin parent to me for the last 3 weeks.
YES I WILL ! I HAVE A LIFE BEYONG THIS FLIPPIN CLASSROOM !!!
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OK. Just found this out and it's PROPER fooked me off.... >:(
There is now a street, in my hometown, that is named after my beloved Grandad. A new build of houses that are well into six figures.
My Grandad was a war hero, an MBE and much commemorated by the Royal British Legion for decades of service. A man far too modest to ever say what he did in WW2, he always said he was just a clerk, but you don't get an MBE just for pushing some papers around...
So this might be a tribute? Nope, because NOBODY in our family were consulted or were even aware of it! I only found out tonight whilst googling my Grandads name in regards to something else... sounds like these fuckin' property developers just wanted a name to stick on their immensely expensive 4-bedroom houses and came up with him, because he was a respected figure and all.
My Grandad didn't go through the horrors of WW2 just so some cuntwomble property developers could nick his name and bestow some credibility on their shit houses!
Utterly fuckin' fuming about this and you'd better believe I'm gonna kick up a shitstorm about it...
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At least his name is out there and other people including residents of said posh pads might someday do a bit of research and find exactly what he done .
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Agree with both above posts,but def.feel you/your family should have been consulted.Is it legal to use someones name without permission ? Please keep us informed ,i think it's disgusting........ >:( >:(
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At least his name is out there and other people including residents of said posh pads might someday do a bit of research and find exactly what he done .
Pol, that's the point, none of our family know what he did either! My grandmother might have known, but she never said either and she's long gone. He never talked about it, not once. Too modest, or maybe it was too traumatic...
Ghosttrain, I used to know a property developer who once told me that people who were building streets / houses had to justify the name of the street they were building and get certain permissions (it was a long time ago, can't remember the exact message), so if I were a property developer I couldn't just build a street called 'Justin Sullivan Avenue' (or Poison Street, ha ha!) or whatever. I do think that this is a violation of his name and I intend to chase it up. Seeing my Mum tomorrow, we might form a battleplan...
Sorry for the somewhat venomous and sweary message, that's what a late night on the brandy can sometimes do... :-[
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I'm pretty sure it's the local Council that name the streets and roads.
The developers may suggest street names but it's more than likely that the Council make the decision, especially if they are to be named after local people.
It might be worth a call to the Council's street naming / numbering section.
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I'm pretty sure it's the local Council that name the streets and roads.
The developers may suggest street names but it's more than likely that the Council make the decision, especially if they are to be named after local people.
It might be worth a call to the Council's street naming / numbering section.
Thanks gp(h)... been researching a bit and from what I can gather the developers can certainly put forward names, but the council deffo have the final say, as you indicated. Phone calls will be following next week... although I'll transfer my state of piss-off to the council if they've done it with without consulting the family.
Of course there is one blindingly obvious answer which somebody pointed out to me today and I never ever considered... what if it's named after someone who just happens to have the same name? ::) I mean, my Grandad has his name prominently displayed above a building right in the town centre and was honoured by the local council in a ceremony when the building was opened... but it's a possibility, I suppose...
Thanks for the responses, guys, and once again sorry if my post was a bit OTT... the dangers of drinking and posting, eh? ;)
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OK. Just found this out and it's PROPER fooked me off.... >:(
There is now a street, in my hometown, that is named after my beloved Grandad. A new build of houses that are well into six figures.
My Grandad was a war hero, an MBE and much commemorated by the Royal British Legion for decades of service. A man far too modest to ever say what he did in WW2, he always said he was just a clerk, but you don't get an MBE just for pushing some papers around...
So this might be a tribute? Nope, because NOBODY in our family were consulted or were even aware of it! I only found out tonight whilst googling my Grandads name in regards to something else... sounds like these fuckin' property developers just wanted a name to stick on their immensely expensive 4-bedroom houses and came up with him, because he was a respected figure and all.
My Grandad didn't go through the horrors of WW2 just so some cuntwomble property developers could nick his name and bestow some credibility on their shit houses!
Utterly fuckin' fuming about this and you'd better believe I'm gonna kick up a shitstorm about it...
OK... just in case any of you are interested in the resolution of this thing I've been banging on about (please feel free to click past this...) ;)
Several phone calls have been made and returned today and it appears that The Royal British Legion put my Grandads name forward for inclusion in the concept of 'naming a street after him' a couple of years ago, but somehow neglected to tell us, the family. They apparently forgot about it. It appears that the local council subsequently just picked the name at random without telling the RBL. And now we have, yes, 'Ernest Cope Road'...
Still not totally happy about the whole thing, I think our family should have been informed, but fair enough, I can't get angry with the Royal British Legion, they do so much good work with old soldiers and my Grandad stood on the street selling poppies well into his 80's...
So, yeah, nice to have a resolution to something that pissed me off. ;)
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So happy the issue has been resolved.........
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Still not totally happy about the whole thing, I think our family should have been informed, but fair enough, I can't get angry with the Royal British Legion, they do so much good work with old soldiers and my Grandad stood on the street selling poppies well into his 80's...
So, yeah, nice to have a resolution to something that pissed me off. ;)
Only catching up on this now and yes, it seems quite outrageous - but glad this has been sorted out in a way you find acceptable. :)
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I am waiting for 2 hip replacement ops. (Petrified)...I finally received letter from Hospital confirming an appointment today at 10.00,i explained that i am housebound and cannot get down the three flights of stairs to front door.No problem we will send someone to collect you,please be ready for 9.00 collection.I set my alarm for 6.00 got up and ready,9.15 NO transport phoned Hospital ,transport on it's way. 9.45 still no transport rang again,Def.on their way............10.00 rang Hospital said i won't be able to make appointment as nobody has arrived.Very sorry said Hospital we will have to book you another appointment,o.k.i said so nobody is coming today,the reason i ask is if i get undressed it will take me ages to get dressed again,no,it will have to be a new date,o.k says i.................I get undressed,10.30 door bell rings my transport for Hospital turns up ! ! ! explain everything to the person, no they cannot wait for me to get dressed as they are running a BIT late.....................Pi** Ups and Breweries springs to mind ::)
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I am waiting for 2 hip replacement ops. (Petrified)...I finally received letter from Hospital confirming an appointment today at 10.00,i explained that i am housebound and cannot get down the three flights of stairs to front door.No problem we will send someone to collect you,please be ready for 9.00 collection.I set my alarm for 6.00 got up and ready,9.15 NO transport phoned Hospital ,transport on it's way. 9.45 still no transport rang again,Def.on their way............10.00 rang Hospital said i won't be able to make appointment as nobody has arrived.Very sorry said Hospital we will have to book you another appointment,o.k.i said so nobody is coming today,the reason i ask is if i get undressed it will take me ages to get dressed again,no,it will have to be a new date,o.k says i.................I get undressed,10.30 door bell rings my transport for Hospital turns up ! ! ! explain everything to the person, no they cannot wait for me to get dressed as they are running a BIT late.....................Pi** Ups and Breweries springs to mind ::)
>:( not blimin good.
I hope you get a new date soon and hope it all goes well for you mate.
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Cheers thank you,i hope so too...
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I am waiting for 2 hip replacement ops. (Petrified)...I finally received letter from Hospital confirming an appointment today at 10.00,i explained that i am housebound and cannot get down the three flights of stairs to front door.No problem we will send someone to collect you,please be ready for 9.00 collection.I set my alarm for 6.00 got up and ready,9.15 NO transport phoned Hospital ,transport on it's way. 9.45 still no transport rang again,Def.on their way............10.00 rang Hospital said i won't be able to make appointment as nobody has arrived.Very sorry said Hospital we will have to book you another appointment,o.k.i said so nobody is coming today,the reason i ask is if i get undressed it will take me ages to get dressed again,no,it will have to be a new date,o.k says i.................I get undressed,10.30 door bell rings my transport for Hospital turns up ! ! ! explain everything to the person, no they cannot wait for me to get dressed as they are running a BIT late.....................Pi** Ups and Breweries springs to mind ::)
:o >:(
How messed up is that????
I really hope things will run more smoothly next time!!!
A dear friend of mine had both her hips replaced 2 years ago - it all went well and she's really happy now...so fingers crossed for you!!!!
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Hello Stephanie,what a coincidence i have just got back (30 mins ago) from my re arranged appointment.They actually showed up today............all went well,Form Filling,Swabs,Blood Test,ECG..Etc.only down side she was'nt over impressed with my Alcohol intake especially as i take Codeine and Tramadol...She thinks 6 weeks for my first op,then depending on how it goes another 6 weeks for second one.We shall wait and see.........................Petrified.. :-[
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Hello Stephanie,what a coincidence i have just got back (30 mins ago) from my re arranged appointment.They actually showed up today............all went well,Form Filling,Swabs,Blood Test,ECG..Etc.only down side she was'nt over impressed with my Alcohol intake especially as i take Codeine and Tramadol...She thinks 6 weeks for my first op,then depending on how it goes another 6 weeks for second one.We shall wait and see.........................Petrified.. :-[
brilliant news.
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Don't be scared, hard to hear I know, but don't be. Put your faith and trust in what they are going to be doing to you, ask a millionn questions, ask to see all the scans/xrays etc and get them to explain everything in simple and scientific terms. From my experiences the more knowlege you have about the procedures and understanding of the medical language used makes it easier for you (us) to come to terms with what is happening and it becomes less scary and more "normal" and part of everyday life - our new improved lives.
:-*
ps that could all be bollocks because they took my brain away.... ;) :D ;D
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Thanks for that,they gave me loads of pamphlets to read about Operation,Risks and Recovery.........
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Out of curiosity I just looked at the viagogo site £48 there looking for a ticket to nma at the Glasgow garage, the face value including booking fee is just over £20 . How the **** can they get away with it. Is anyone stupid enough to buy from there.
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Keyboard warriors and internet trolls. We have a powerful knowledge base at our fingertips that so much good can come from. But its given to idiots and hate spreaders equally. * rolls eyes
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Just watching a Youtube clip on BBC News of a load of dumb,ignorant twats mocking an American Indian guy drumming and chanting on a parade.The kid staring down the guy (who happens to be a Vietnam War veteran) should be totally ashamed of himself,but i bet he is'nt .................what a bunch of tossers,they look just the right sort of people to make America great again. :-[
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Just watching a Youtube clip on BBC News of a load of dumb,ignorant twats mocking an American Indian guy drumming and chanting on a parade.The kid staring down the guy (who happens to be a Vietnam War veteran) should be totally ashamed of himself,but i bet he is'nt .................what a bunch of tossers,they look just the right sort of people to make America great again. :-[
What is shameful is that it was a school trip so where were the teachers/why did the teachers let this happen.
Cheers
jc
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Jeez, is there a more loathsome human being than Tory MP Christopher Chope, who has has made a career out of blocking back bench legislation in Parliament?
Today, he shouted 'object' to prevent the progress of a Bill allowing the courts to issue protection orders if they think a child is at risk from FGM . This prick has, in the past, halted progress on laws about the Hillborough disaster, a pardon for Alan Turing, free hospital parking for carers, laws on same-sex marriage, 'upskirting', national standards for taxi licenses... the list goes on.
And,believe it or not, he was knighted last year for 'political and public service'. ::)
What a c un t he is. >:(
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Will Smith isnt black enough to play the Williams sisters father. Possibly the most ridiculous thing Ive ever heard, being not Black enough. >:(
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So, I'm going to see the new Avengers picture on my day off tomorrow (at 10am, only showing with tickets available!)... so looking forward to this film, been totally staying away from all spoilers on the internet like a proper fanboy... only to go into my local garage for some milk and hear some a-hole telling his mate (who hadn't seen the film) loudly something like this... (no spoilers, promise)... 'Oh, yeah, (something happens) in the first ten minutes! And then (someone) dies... and (something else hugely spoiler-y) happens and then (someone) gets his...' aw, you get the idea...there were other loud spoilers. Damn, I walked right out of there, but why the heck did I have to walk into that garage at that exact moment? I could have walked in there a minute sooner or a minute later and heard none of that!
I'll tell you why. God just hates me. >:(
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The hypocrisy of our political elite (nothing new i know ),don't do as we do,do as we say,one rule for us one for everyone else.Yes,i am referring to the likes of Gove,Hunt,Leadsome and others.... >:(...
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It's ok to take drugs if your posh
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It's ok to take drugs if your posh
A better class of junkie innit?
;)
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well THIS:
until last week i was in perfect shape.
since last thursday:
- an asshole enter in my muscle right leg very painful just passed a bit;
- day after not happy i hurt my back moving in the wrong way a bar at the gym
- from sunday pain in my right foot i did not car but now i think it s an infection super swollen and red and painful. this is even more fucked up accompanied by fever yesterday and today. dont even remember the last time i had fever i mean..............absurd.
tomorrow i see a doc hopefully will find a quick solution or am screwed as i must walk to get my daughter at school going with bus walking etc and come back. plus sure cannot train or wwim with the bloody fever or with a crazy swollen toe.
this pissed me off a lot
sorry for that
that was spontaneous
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well THIS:
until last week i was in perfect shape.
since last thursday:
- an asshole enter in my muscle right leg very painful just passed a bit;
- day after not happy i hurt my back moving in the wrong way a bar at the gym
- from sunday pain in my right foot i did not car but now i think it s an infection super swollen and red and painful. this is even more fucked up accompanied by fever yesterday and today. dont even remember the last time i had fever i mean..............absurd.
tomorrow i see a doc hopefully will find a quick solution or am screwed as i must walk to get my daughter at school going with bus walking etc and come back. plus sure cannot train or wwim with the bloody fever or with a crazy swollen toe.
this pissed me off a lot
sorry for that
that was spontaneous
Feel better soon, buddy. Don't know how old you are, but I'm not far off 50 and it only takes the slightest thing to give me pain for weeks.
I suspect many of the people here will sympathise... but f uck it, five people I went to school with have since died of their health problems. Better than the alternative, eh? ;)
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sure man thanks
thins is Iam 46, never have flue fever nothing I train and swim and keep fit and this is the third ******* dau of fever high fever
this morning dctor or nurse confirmed it s an infection to my toe. propably there was a small woukd and i got some shit in it between locker rooms pool etc. anyway it s so fucked up.
it s summer great weather and feel worse as never before. 3specially because used to train and swim every week i am not used to feel that shit
sorry for that
still it is the thing which pissed me off the most
can walk with shower sandals only not een shoes............
well THIS:
until last week i was in perfect shape.
since last thursday:
- an asshole enter in my muscle right leg very painful just passed a bit;
- day after not happy i hurt my back moving in the wrong way a bar at the gym
- from sunday pain in my right foot i did not car but now i think it s an infection super swollen and red and painful. this is even more fucked up accompanied by fever yesterday and today. dont even remember the last time i had fever i mean..............absurd.
tomorrow i see a doc hopefully will find a quick solution or am screwed as i must walk to get my daughter at school going with bus walking etc and come back. plus sure cannot train or wwim with the bloody fever or with a crazy swollen toe.
this pissed me off a lot
sorry for that
that was spontaneous
Feel better soon, buddy. Don't know how old you are, but I'm not far off 50 and it only takes the slightest thing to give me pain for weeks.
I suspect many of the people here will sympathise... but f uck it, five people I went to school with have since died of their health problems. Better than the alternative, eh? ;)
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Some quite shameful comments on the BBC in relation to tbe womens world cup. No, its not as technically advanced as mens, and they dont have the the technique. But so what. Its the same game. Same sport, as in any other competition. There is life outside the Greed League.
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Did'nt know about comments thats awful,have been watching and enjoying World Cup.Totally agree with you about technique and skill but hey very enjoyable and exciting to watch,reminds me of watching lower league games (which is NOT a dig/or meant to be rude )....after all it's what i am used too.As you say life outside Greed League,good to see.........the quality will def.improve in the next few years,it has come on leaps and bounds from what it used to be...........Shame on you BBC.... >:( >:(..........
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The whole bbc pisses me off . Biased news, greedy fat cats , full of repeats and utter crap programmes . Now they want cash from over 75s . But what grinds my gears the most, if you opt not to watch it they send nasty letters n goons to your door, I don't have a sky or Netflix subscription but they don't do the same. Just how the fk do they get away with it. Oh and on the woman's football it was England v Scotland so what did the bbc do oh right show a documentary about the England team right before the game fkn biased or what. Rant over.
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The whole bbc pisses me off . Biased news, greedy fat cats , full of repeats and utter crap programmes . Now they want cash from over 75s . But what grinds my gears the most, if you opt not to watch it they send nasty letters n goons to your door, I don't have a sky or Netflix subscription but they don't do the same. Just how the fk do they get away with it. Oh and on the woman's football it was England v Scotland so what did the bbc do oh right show a documentary about the England team right before the game fkn biased or what. Rant over.
Bloody English hater ;D
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Pol, you know I'm with you on the whole BBC thing. The problem is that it's a totally outdated business model that dates from decades ago. People have choice nowadays! To inflict a tax on people (with harassment and threats of fines / prison) if they don't pay for the licence is just wrong. Also quite easy to avoid if you read the official BBC website but most people think that if you have a TV you have to have a TV licence... >:(
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Just saw THIS (https://www.msn.com/en-ca/video/watch/brutal-marriage-rejection/vi-AACE8N6?ocid=spartanntp) Brazilian clip of seriously brutal, marriage rejection. That kid had to have balls of steel, to work up the courage / nerve to ask, let alone in such a public place! She's comes off as just a heartless ****. And the crowd and that fcukin' smirking violin player (who deserves a good, hard slap upside the head), my heart just fell apart for the kid. Kudos to the bearded dude in the shorts, who actually walked over to the kid, to try to console him, after everyone in the room started laughing and clapping at him. :'(
It's not easy walking up to a girl and asking what he did. Why women think it's easy, is fckun' mind boggling! If she was human, she would've smiled, accepted the flowers, and walked away from the gawking public with him, to a more private area and let him down gently. She's fcukin' scarred that kid for life now. >:( Some people are just insensitive fcuks and that's it! If I could, I tell that kid, she wasn't worth it. Plenty of fish in the sea! There are more females then men in this world, so he can have the last laugh, if he really wants to, but his demeanor, just tells me he's not that sort of guy. ugh! Even her friend couldn't understand her response, intense reaction and tried to mend the situation. :'(
That 'evil woman' (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7cyiWpX_HU) can 'eat' that kid's 'dust', 'insensitive fcuk' that she is (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocgmNgQbeJA)! >:( Grrr! Sorry, that one just got under my skin. Some poeple. :-[
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To be honest, 8, none of know the backstory behind this clip... we don't know if or why she is 'the bad guy' here... whose to say he wasn't an absolute nutter, cyber-stalking her, sending her unpleasant messages, whatever...
She wasn't laughing in his face, saying something nasty, she just looked kind of embarrassed and exhausted...
'Heartless **** ' (I'm gonna assume that's the c-word)... bit nasty, eh?
If he was a nice and heartfelt guy then I feel for the fella, God knows I've been rejected a time or two, but we don't know enough about this scenario to make a judgement on it...
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Only to say the violinist needs his violin shoved right up his arse.........
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Why is humiliation entertainment?
Cheers
jc
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OK... The Jeremy Kyle Show being cancelled... now bear with me on this one. ;)
I hate the show in question. Truly fuckin' hate it. Non-UK folks, it was basically a Jerry Springer kind of thing, you know, dumb people being exploited as to their weaknesses or potential violence just so a middle-class presenter can be sanctimonious about the whole thing. And, a few weeks ago, some guy committed suicide a few days after being humiliated on this shit-awful show. I have no problem with this show being cancelled after that incident.
But. TJKS is an early morning show that doesn't bring much money in. Meanwhile, the same UK network (ITV) has another show, 'Love Island', that shows on prime time TV and brings an awful lot of money in. TWO people have committed suicide after appearing on this shit-show after that same humiliation.
No concept of Love Island being cancelled because of the £££'s!
And THIS is the point I was trying to make... that same TV network are now recruiting folks who are broke / desperate / stupid, just so they can exploit them in a new early morning show that is 'The Jeremy Kyle Show' in anything but name...
These bastards post messages about awful it is when someone dies... 'oh, we're so sorry, we will learn from this'... but the moment it's out of the headlines, they're back on it.
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The whole bbc pisses me off . Biased news, greedy fat cats , full of repeats and utter crap programmes . Now they want cash from over 75s . But what grinds my gears the most, if you opt not to watch it they send nasty letters n goons to your door, I don't have a sky or Netflix subscription but they don't do the same. Just how the fk do they get away with it. Oh and on the woman's football it was England v Scotland so what did the bbc do oh right show a documentary about the England team right before the game fkn biased or what. Rant over.
Perhaps you are pissed off by the Beeb my friend. But all licence fee payers pay for BBC Scotland with viewing figures that currently average 6000 people. Erm, yeah. And also BBC Alba which as you know is for Gaelic speakers of which the number is 57,000 (not viewers, Gaelic speakers in total) or as the latest figures show, just 1.1% of Scots speak. So I don't think you do too badly? So what did the two channels you can watch, that I cannot, that we both pay for show before the Scotland match? :)
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Wasn't complaining from a Scottish point of view . Would happily scrap the whole bbc tomorrow. Make it subscription, let them show ads . As for Gaelic, I don't speak it don't know anyone who does , kinda slightly get the keeping it alive thing . Wow you've really done your research there. Ps I'm well over 15 years legally licence free tho that doesn't stop the nasty letters n cold calling goons . I don't have guns or a gun licence but guess what the police or who ever don't send letters every month or come round hoping to look around my house, that's my point. !!!
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Wasn't complaining from a Scottish point of view . Would happily scrap the whole bbc tomorrow. Make it subscription, let them show ads . As for Gaelic, I don't speak it don't know anyone who does , kinda slightly get the keeping it alive thing . Wow you've really done your research there. Ps I'm well over 15 years legally licence free tho that doesn't stop the nasty letters n cold calling goons . I don't have guns or a gun licence but guess what the police or who ever don't send letters every month or come round hoping to look around my house, that's my point. !!!
And thats a very good point. Its is ultimately a cash cow from the Britis public. In theory I could never watch a BBC programme but still have to pay them to watch ITV. Quite agree...... its archaic. I also object to having a political/social agenda force fed me with my own money.....and thats from a left leaner. Its highly time it funded itself.
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Wasn't complaining from a Scottish point of view . Would happily scrap the whole bbc tomorrow. Make it subscription, let them show ads . As for Gaelic, I don't speak it don't know anyone who does , kinda slightly get the keeping it alive thing . Wow you've really done your research there. Ps I'm well over 15 years legally licence free tho that doesn't stop the nasty letters n cold calling goons . I don't have guns or a gun licence but guess what the police or who ever don't send letters every month or come round hoping to look around my house, that's my point. !!!
Well I agree with you there. I hardly watch the Beeb, or indeed lots of TV. Rather watch films or series on Netflix when I get the time from work!
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It's actually quite easy to avoid the BBC licence fee... just disconnect your aerial and avoid watching BBC Player. You can still watch all the other stuff (Netflix and the like)
It's an absolute nonsense that you have to have a TV licence if you own a TV...
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I've spent the morning having to research stuff for an article I was writing. It focusses on legislation being enacted based on ignorance and money rather than the science.
I'm getting so sick and tired of the Champions of Stupid appearing to win all the time - it's like we're living in an age of unreason that keeps getting darker.
Consequently, whenever I'm not doing it for work, there's no TV, no news, no politics, no anything serious. I'd go bananas if I couldn't pop on music, walk the dogs in the fields, or switch on the PS4.
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I've spent the morning having to research stuff for an article I was writing. It focusses on legislation being enacted based on ignorance and money rather than the science.
I'm getting so sick and tired of the Champions of Stupid appearing to win all the time - it's like we're living in an age of unreason that keeps getting darker.
Consequently, whenever I'm not doing it for work, there's no TV, no news, no politics, no anything serious. I'd go bananas if I couldn't pop on music, walk the dogs in the fields, or switch on the PS4.
It would be easier to see what you are talking about if you extrapolated a bit on what you are talking about exactly in the first sentence? :)
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Mawsley u should look at the ecig bans in some states in America. It perfectly sums up what your researching.
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When you find your thinking I hope Jeremy hunt wins the Tory leader/ pm race . Help !
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When you find your thinking I hope Jeremy hunt wins the Tory leader/ pm race . Help !
Lololol. Anythings better than the watered down(?) Trump buffoon. God help us. Absolutely no connection between him and anyone who isnt on £100,000 a year
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Gotta love Ian Blackford
https://youtu.be/LD6dzyg9g2w
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Mawsley u should look at the ecig bans in some states in America. It perfectly sums up what your researching.
Funny you should say that... ;D
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Agree,Ian Blackford a really good speaker in The House.......
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Gotta love Ian Blackford
https://youtu.be/LD6dzyg9g2w
Is this the same Blackford, the ex-banker, who gets £3k a week for 8 hours work as Chairman of a company which makes money out of the arms trade? That Blackford? :o
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Blimey, what a state our politicians are in these days... we've got Bozo The Clown and The Cu... Man Who Is Intent On Destroying The NHS on the the Tories side... Labours Silly Magic Grandpa... Farage, your drunken Uncle who you try to avoid at family events.. .and a bunch of forgettable nobody's without a scrap of a chance of getting into power. How, in the name of all ungodly Hell, did we get into this state? What is wrong with the UK?
:'(
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At least he has the balls to stand up and say something., what's the rest doing . The Labour party is a fckn shambles. Are u happy with our future pm with his watermelon smiles letter boxes n put in gettoes n exterminated quotes
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At least he has the balls to stand up and say something., what's the rest doing . The Labour party is a fckn shambles. Are u happy with our future pm with his watermelon smiles letter boxes n put in gettoes n exterminated quotes
I can get up and say something...doesn't take much I assure you! ;) Yes the Labour party are a joke. No Im not happy with our future pm. And while we are at it, the Liberals, who I would like to vote for, are a wishy washy bunch of prats led currently by "Sir" Vince "stab em in the backs" Cable. The Greens are rabid socialists dressed up in green camouflage, the Brexit Party have no policies except one, UKIP...well I won't even waste my breath! Looks like my next vote (I always cast a vote as people died to give us that vote), will be writing "none of the above" or wiping myself on the ballot paper! :)
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Blimey, what a state our politicians are in these days... we've got Bozo The Clown and The Cu... Man Who Is Intent On Destroying The NHS on the the Tories side... Labours Silly Magic Grandpa... Farage, your drunken Uncle who you try to avoid at family events.. .and a bunch of forgettable nobody's without a scrap of a chance of getting into power. How, in the name of all ungodly Hell, did we get into this state? What is wrong with the UK?
:'(
I didn't realise you were a political guru MR! ;)
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Whatever peoples political leanings i have to agree totally with your comment on voting,i always remind my non voting friends that people died to enable us to have the right to vote.........wise words.........
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They did indeed. But there in lies the quandry. There is no political party that is fit to govern us, nor is there a protest vote. Ultimately what is the point, if nothing changes?
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They did indeed. But there in lies the quandry. There is no political party that is fit to govern us, nor is there a protest vote. Ultimately what is the point, if nothing changes?
25 million ballot papers with "none of the above" might make things change!
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Blimey, what a state our politicians are in these days... we've got Bozo The Clown and The Cu... Man Who Is Intent On Destroying The NHS on the the Tories side... Labours Silly Magic Grandpa... Farage, your drunken Uncle who you try to avoid at family events.. .and a bunch of forgettable nobody's without a scrap of a chance of getting into power. How, in the name of all ungodly Hell, did we get into this state? What is wrong with the UK?
:'(
I didn't realise you were a political guru MR! ;)
I should be. Mind you, to slightly misquote 'The Thick Of It', I'd vote for someone's left bollock with a smiley face drawn on it than this shower of shite...
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Extremism of all kinds, political, religious, ecological...this world's going crazy...
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I did a stupid thing.. Bought new PA speakers, turned them into toast by running the amp in bridged mode rather than stereo.
Expensive mistake. Hopefully just the tweeters, not sure yet.
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I have just had results back from recent x-ray on my knee,it shows narrowing of the joint /Arthritis.....cannot believe it i am still slowly recovering from a double hip replacement.I am seeing specialist on Wednesday...really pissed off about this,one thing after another............NO FUN this getting old thing >:(..whinge over, as i always say'' there is always someone worse off than yourself''.....
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Sorry to hear it, GT. Best wishes for your doubtlessly excellent recovery. As Bette Davis once said, 'getting old ain't for sissies'... :-\
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;D Cheers Master Ray............wise words indeed.........was going to post what song are you listening to right now...............''They Shoot Horses Don't They ''.......... ::)....
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I have just had results back from recent x-ray on my knee,it shows narrowing of the joint /Arthritis
Not so good news indeed, but the question is: do you have already any problems or did the doctor find something, that could be a problem in the future? i'm asking, because doctors tend to want to operate problems and maybe you could do something against it with a kneebrace or something..?
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Hi cthulhu, no it was'nt something the Doctor found i have had trouble with my knees on and off for many years.Had an injection in one years ago,that seemed to work o.k.,this is down to wear and tear (old age) ..had severe Arthritis in both hips which meant a double hip replacement,now it seems it's my knees turn for problems..... ::)....
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Just back from Hospital/Specialist,i need surgery on my right knee... >:(.....hey ho here we go again :(.....
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I have just had results back from recent x-ray on my knee,it shows narrowing of the joint /Arthritis.....cannot believe it i am still slowly recovering from a double hip replacement.I am seeing specialist on Wednesday...really pissed off about this,one thing after another............NO FUN this getting old thing >:(..whinge over, as i always say'' there is always someone worse off than yourself''.....
Indeed there is. You are giving me optimism with my arthritis problems as I am not as poorly effected as sadly you are. I have lost the cartilage in both big toes, or rather it aint in one piece anymore and not where is should be. I am in constant pain when walking. They want to scrape it all out and fuse the bones together by strapping titanium across the top. Problem is , its three months off work afterwards - per toe.
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Hi Shush,it goes without saying you have my deepest sympathy and understanding concerning your condition.I know it is different parts of the body but Arthritis anywhere is a very painful thing...good luck with whatever you decide/have to do...........take care.
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Sorry to hear that, mate. I seem to remember you had problems in that area the very first time we met, Warrington a few years ago, was that related? If so, sorry it's got worse. Best wishes, eh? :-\
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No not related as far as I know. My arthritis is just good old fashioned wear and tear. Not the years its the miles, etc.
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Fkn Amazon. Wouldn't give me a pack of e cig coils cos I don't have a passport or driving licence. Offered to show birth certificate, bank card n other photo id but not good enough for them . Fk them tax dodgers who treat workers like shit.
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OK. New Tool album out next week. Yay! Now I like a CD as opposed to just downloading an album, so I went to that old internet thing, credit card in hand, ready to hand over my cash... you know how much their new album on CD costs? A bog-standard release, no extra tracks or anything?
£79.99. ???
I thought that was a mistake, so I went all over the internet, but that is indeed the asking price. And I thought Rammstein asking £22 for their new one was bad!
I could understand 20 - 25 quid for a new album, but they can fook off if they think I'm paying nearly 80 notes for a single CD... that's just greedy. I don't need their new music THAT bad. Fook 'em. >:(
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I thought about complaining about that too, but only because there seems to be no normal cd release, only a download option.
The package for 80€ seems to be worth it though, because it features a rechargeable 4k HD Screen !! with exclusive footage, a 2 watt speaker, usb-cable and a 36 page booklet!
So this seems to be a very special and visual approach to the Album-Concept and with that technology in it it is costly, but no option to go only for the music with a stripped down version on cd is what i don't understand, i also prefer a cd instead of a download. So yeah, i love Tool but this mega-special-super-dooper-edition only...why?
Sorry, it is a 4" sized screen, not 4k.
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OK. New Tool album out next week. Yay! Now I like a CD as opposed to just downloading an album, so I went to that old internet thing, credit card in hand, ready to hand over my cash... you know how much their new album on CD costs? A bog-standard release, no extra tracks or anything?
£79.99. ???
I thought that was a mistake, so I went all over the internet, but that is indeed the asking price. And I thought Rammstein asking £22 for their new one was bad!
I could understand 20 - 25 quid for a new album, but they can fook off if they think I'm paying nearly 80 notes for a single CD... that's just greedy. I don't need their new music THAT bad. Fook 'em. >:(
F*ck that !
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Boris fu*king Johnson
>:(
The fu*king Queen for backing him up.
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Boris fu*king Johnson
>:(
The fu*king Queen for backing him up.
>:(
Quite >:(
It's gone far beyond embarrasing - I tell people I'm from Ireland now and stay very quiet about being English :-[
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The Queen isn't "backing him up". She always, whoever is PM agrees whatever is proposed by her PM as is protocol, like it or not, right wing or left wing.
Don't also forget the day before a bunch of remainer MPs met to push their own agenda through undemocratically.
So we have two undemocratic moves.
However Pariliament IS Proroged every year anyway as part of parliamentary process.
So we can take our political sides and view it from whatever angle we want. If you are a leaver what has happened from Gina Miller to two days ago has been undemocratic to a referendum vote, if you are a remainer anything anyone does to leave even though the referendum was not won by remain will be met with ire.
Me. Well people see me here are right of centre, and I probably am. But in this case Remainers led by arch pretend Remainer Corbyn and people like Swinson who want to ignore a referendum result, you have Farage who is interfering in politics with hi Brexit headbangers threatening to run in an Election and they only have one policy, and Johnson who is driving this through like a headless brainless chicken. A pox an all of them.
What we DO know though it we are stuck in a deadly embrace between leavers and remainers. Sometime the least worst path is the way to go as where we've been for 3 years is leading to us stagnating.
However with respect, posting expletives is not going to get us far surely? :)
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Moths. Hate those flappy little wing-y bastards who scratch around your curtains or ceiling.
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Boris fu*king Johnson
>:(
The fu*king Queen for backing him up.
>:(
Quite >:(
It's gone far beyond embarrasing - I tell people I'm from Ireland now and stay very quiet about being English :-[
Same with my fella - he's Scottish.
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The Queen isn't "backing him up". She always, whoever is PM agrees whatever is proposed by her PM as is protocol, like it or not, right wing or left wing.
Don't also forget the day before a bunch of remainer MPs met to push their own agenda through undemocratically.
So we have two undemocratic moves.
However Pariliament IS Proroged every year anyway as part of parliamentary process.
So we can take our political sides and view it from whatever angle we want. If you are a leaver what has happened from Gina Miller to two days ago has been undemocratic to a referendum vote, if you are a remainer anything anyone does to leave even though the referendum was not won by remain will be met with ire.
Me. Well people see me here are right of centre, and I probably am. But in this case Remainers led by arch pretend Remainer Corbyn and people like Swinson who want to ignore a referendum result, you have Farage who is interfering in politics with hi Brexit headbangers threatening to run in an Election and they only have one policy, and Johnson who is driving this through like a headless brainless chicken. A pox an all of them.
What we DO know though it we are stuck in a deadly embrace between leavers and remainers. Sometime the least worst path is the way to go as where we've been for 3 years is leading to us stagnating.
However with respect, posting expletives is not going to get us far surely? :)
Very well put. Most people tend to air their views on what they hear or read in the media and it's always the extreme views they respond to. The big word in all this that people tend to forget is DEMOCRACY which is the fundamental reason we are where we are now and that fact that the people, which is you me and everybody else, mainly voted to leave the EU. It's just a shame that the self serving politicians in this country decided to go against their own constituents and make it massive headache for the populus because we're all proper pissed off with hearing about it. But as with most things this time next year we'll of all forgotten it ever happened, let's hope.
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I ******* MISSED JUSTIN S DATE IN BERLIN AND I WAS HERE
IT HAS BEEN ADDED LATER WHEN I CHECKED LAST TIME THERE WAS NO SOLO IN BERLIN
WTF !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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So America J trumpville have gone for it and announced a ban on eliquid flavours , whilst here in United Boris we are opening vape shops in hospitals . Guess we aren't reliant on masters settlement money rolling in . 100s of thousands Americans die every year from smoking.
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So America J trumpville have gone for it and announced a ban on eliquid flavours , whilst here in United Boris we are opening vape shops in hospitals . Guess we aren't reliant on masters settlement money rolling in . 100s of thousands Americans die every year from smoking.
What do you reckon to the vaping deaths Poll? Is that the reason for it??
On a side not, The clamour for Government, or should I say, our, money to bail out Thomas Cook. It was bad enough we bailed negligent bankers out. I dont really see why what should be a multi-million pound company should get the same due to mis-management. What return would the tax payer get??
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I went into my Town Centre today........on sale....Christmas cards and Mince pies.....it's still September ::) wtf!.....
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5.8 earthquake.and mobile phones out of service in an emergency for an hour nearly..damn companies! >:(
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So America J trumpville have gone for it and announced a ban on eliquid flavours , whilst here in United Boris we are opening vape shops in hospitals . Guess we aren't reliant on masters settlement money rolling in . 100s of thousands Americans die every year from smoking.
What do you reckon to the vaping deaths Poll? Is that the reason for it??
On a side not, The clamour for Government, or should I say, our, money to bail out Thomas Cook. It was bad enough we bailed negligent bankers out. I dont really see why what should be a multi-million pound company should get the same due to mis-management. What return would the tax payer get??
It's a way to distract from trying to pass reasonable gun laws. I heard he made a call to the NRA to help him in his latest mess.
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A piece in the latest edition of PRIVATE EYE ......TRUMPS AMERICA 2019......''Deaths caused by flavoured e-cigarettes 6 ,Trump calls for ban ''.......''Deaths caused by handguns 10,736 ,Trump does'nt call for ban''..says it all really...... ::)
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A piece in the latest edition of PRIVATE EYE ......TRUMPS AMERICA 2019......''Deaths caused by flavoured e-cigarettes 6 ,Trump calls for ban ''.......''Deaths caused by handguns 10,736 ,Trump does'nt call for ban''..says it all really...... ::)
Good point well made!!
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Win 10 and updating >:(
Wasted some hours this afternoon updating a new but only offline- pc with win 10 older than one year >:(
If you don`t like cortana, edge and other win-apps and don`t want to share everything with there rest of unknown people and companies - it`s not funny and I have to continue tomorrow
(and I´m still using my oldie posting here) ;)
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Not shure, that the link works
https://www.ebay.de/itm/New-Model-Army-Koln-14-12-19-Palladium-Koln-General-Admission/383305444281?hash=item593ec8ebb9:g:XYQAAOSwhJtd6uO6
But if it works, what the hell is that?
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This election
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Today
Two man with a kind of blond rabbit on the head
Brexit done - and a start of new hard to handle problems
Landmines again
What kind of deals are that and who (for you) has to pay for it ?
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Corona and the rules to protect elder ones
My mother is 90+, it was forbidden to visit her for more than 3 month, only phone contacts,
now she`s very ill and in a hospital, problems with the phone - and only one person with a mask can visit her in a special room
It seems she will die not because of the virus, but because of all the walls around to protect her getting the virus and cutting off all the social contacts ...
How would you feel, if most the time of a day you can talk to the wall or to yourself or with a lot of unknown people bringing you somethink to eat/drink and telling you, you are not allowed to leave the room or not allowed to do this ore that for weeks?
And I can`t do much against that >:( :'(
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Lotus, sorry to read that your mother is in a bad way, sending you strength and positive vibes.
Cheers
jc
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My thoughts and prayers are with you and your mother lotus..
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It seems she will die not because of the virus, but because of all the walls around to protect her getting the virus and cutting off all the social contacts ...
Yeah, that is just...not right at all.
I am very sorry :(
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Another sadface thing from me, Lotus...
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Thanks to all posting some kind words ...
My mother is still in a hospital, perhaps for one week more, stopped talkning with the wall and started a normal talk with real people :)
But still visits aren`t easy - I have to ask for the day and the time, have to wear a mask, a special room with a barrier between us
and communication is difficlkt - she can`t hear fine and so she can`t see the feelings behind a mask ...
These corola rules are importent for normal people to protect each other, but for oldies - I still think, my mother became and is ill because of locked in and cut off of social contacts :(
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Puncture whilst not carrying spares about 3 miles from home , destroyed my wheel rim tape as well, was just getting up a good sweat as well, at least I avoided the rain even though I looked a prick pushing a bike home, life lessons make u stronger.
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My mp3 eventually packing in n all my cds are stored on my old laptop
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The US election. It feels as if its dragged on for months and quite why the BBC is obsessing over it is beyond me. I always thought Europe was closer??!! :-\
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The US election. It feels as if its dragged on for months and quite why the BBC is obsessing over it is beyond me. I always thought Europe was closer??!! :-\
Don't tell me! In germany it's the same. And in the background they are deciding things and stuff which nobody gets to know while no one reports about it.
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The city council of Dresden has approved a demonstration by the neo-fascist organisation Pegida. Tonight, on the 9th of November. At the same time, the commemorations of the Nazi atrocities in 1938 were cancelled due to Covid-19 social distancing concerns.
I have no words. This is a dark day for Germany and shows how far right wing extremism has advanced into government in parts of the country.
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All protests should be stopped. On the flip side over here BLM protests were allowed but the anti Lockdown ones weren't. There should be no mass gatherings, whatever you beleive in.
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All protests should be stopped. On the flip side over here BLM protests were allowed but the anti Lockdown ones weren't. There should be no mass gatherings, whatever you beleive in.
I agree. But to hold a far right demonstration on the eve of Reichskristallnacht is a deliberate move to trivialise the holocaust and show your support for the torture and murder of innocent citizens. Corona or no corona. That is one thing. There are idiots everywhere. I get it. But for the council to allow this to happen whilst simultaneously stopping a commemoration ceremony from taking place is beyond poor taste. Out of sheer decency, this should have never been allowed to go ahead on this sensitive date. The council of Dresden has sent a clear message which requires a clear response.
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And no doubt will get counter protests too. Yeah. The council should get a lot of criticism for it.
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And no doubt will get counter protests too. Yeah. The council should get a lot of criticism for it.
And they are. I'm just trying to turn my anger into something proactive, rather then just venting. I'm not doing so well just yet.
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Not exactly pisses me off but makes me laugh in irony....This years Christmas adverts are starting to surface.....given the completely normal way Christmas is portrayed, Im guessing the were made before March......which just goes to show how adverts try to suck us in to buying the corporate Christmas!
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Doesn’t everyone have Coca Cola at Christmas?
Cheers
jc
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No. I give the kids an orange and a piece of coal and tell them to be grateful. ;)
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You spoil those bloody kids....
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A lot of things
When the party is over, youhave to leave the House ...
Brexit - this party is still running and none seems to find a way to go without a hard break ....
Corona - I`m not allowed to visit my mother in the hospital .....
>:(
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Pretty sure I've brought this one up before but cyclists who drive at high speeds on the pavement, oblivious to us simple pedestrians who get in their way... saying this after nursing some bruises after a collision with some two-wheeled dickhead a few days ago, his headphones on, flying around corners and, apparently, in his words, I'm a c**t because I didn't anticipate his speedy arrival.
May he meet the big wheels of The Bus Of Destiny And Karma one day. >:(
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Best to you M.R... Cyclists (of which I am one) belong on the road, obeying the rules of the road, and above all not being entitled morons.
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Yeah its illegal to cycle on pavement n cycling with headphones is just crazy
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So the local scouts organised for Santa to go round the local streets, everything well organised with the idea that kids wave at him from their garden or window, a nice touch in this tough year , only for the police and local authorities to deem it non essential travel and stop it happening .
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So the local scouts organised for Santa to go round the local streets, everything well organised with the idea that kids wave at him from their garden or window, a nice touch in this tough year , only for the police and local authorities to deem it non essential travel and stop it happening .
Oh no... Really?? Keeping spirits up should be counted as the most essential in these times... :'( Non essential travel my arse....
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Yes really , I'm all for common sense but it seems to have gone, my local authority are in tier 4 Scotland basically lockdown with schools open
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Lockdown with schools open never sounded much of a good idea... Kids are like, plague rats >:(
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Lockdown with schools open never sounded much of a good idea... Kids are like, plague rats >:(
Ive hear something similar said. However, we just had a month long lockdown, with schools open. Alk the figures appear to be dropping. Im in a Tier 3 area so pretty much anything fun stays closed. Im curious to see whether the numbers keep falling....which shifts it off schools imho.
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Lockdown with schools open never sounded much of a good idea... Kids are like, plague rats >:(
Ive hear something similar said. However, we just had a month long lockdown, with schools open. Alk the figures appear to be dropping. Im in a Tier 3 area so pretty much anything fun stays closed. Im curious to see whether the numbers keep falling....which shifts it off schools imho.
Maybe it's working because I just realized that school kids have something that the rest of us don't: teachers. Teachers, following their every move and reminding how to behave, like "Oi, Tarsier! Stop eating sand!"
Would be useful thing to have. Just try to go shopping - no matter if you try your best to keep distance, for sure there are few people breathing to your neck or cutting you in queue because there's space in front... >:(
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America....what the actual??? How has the biggest global power fallen back into tribalism and conspiracy?
Shameful. Always thought Trump was comedy gold, but if that is his support and how he has divided the country, good riddance. Reminiscent of a tinpot democracy/dictatorship.
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Yup, we're not much better in the UK, but those scenes...
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Over here, we're equally pissed off with our politicians but we'd prefer to just have a nice cup of tea and shake our heads (with possibly a stern look at the TV and the occasional 'tut')... ;)
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America....what the actual??? How has the biggest global power fallen back into tribalism and conspiracy?
Shameful. Always thought Trump was comedy gold, but if that is his support and how he has divided the country, good riddance. Reminiscent of a tinpot democracy/dictatorship.
Think I'm going to start a crowdfunding campaign that will pay Jeremy Clarkson to follow Trump round doing his "loser" taunt. With any luck, Trump's blood pressure will go through the roof and cause a fatal stroke or heart attack...
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Well... Whatever's been going on... I'm looking forward to new South Park episodes...
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America....what the actual??? How has the biggest global power fallen back into tribalism and conspiracy?
Shameful. Always thought Trump was comedy gold, but if that is his support and how he has divided the country, good riddance. Reminiscent of a tinpot democracy/dictatorship.
Think I'm going to start a crowdfunding campaign that will pay Jeremy Clarkson to follow Trump round doing his "loser" taunt. With any luck, Trump's blood pressure will go through the roof and cause a fatal stroke or heart attack...
I certainly wouldn't wish death on anyone. We are better than that.
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Fear of change & the usual Racism plus new Alternative Media that give false info to people that want to the truth to be what they believe that is what happened in America. And let me say that one British person does have a hand in this Rupert Murdoch & Fox News ( But really Fox Entertainment) that espouses a Right wing Narrative with their commentators feeding some people BS . 8)
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Well... Whatever's been going on... I'm looking forward to new South Park episodes...
I like that I am also looking forward to new episodes of South Park. ;D 8)
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Another Boeing 737 ending up in the Java sea just minutes after leaving Soekarno Hatta...What is going on here???
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From what i gather this is most likely a maintenance issue as this was an older 737 not the new 737 MAX which is the model Boeing had problems with....Indonesia has had a bad air safety record for many years and is in fact the worst in Asia.Still very sad news.
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I only wonder what does not piss me off today...
I've been reading some news from last weekend. First of all, I found out that there are enough Trump supporters here to organize a demonstration, well, of course against Covid restrictions at the same time. Judging from photos, not that many people attended but that's enough anyway, wth...
https://www.expats.cz/czech-news/article/pro-trump-anti-covid-19-restriction-rally-takes-place-in-central-prague (https://www.expats.cz/czech-news/article/pro-trump-anti-covid-19-restriction-rally-takes-place-in-central-prague)
People protesting the restrictions... Like, thousands, look at these people, not giving a f*** about anything, no face masks, no social distancing... While at the same time Czech republic had the world's second-highest covid numbers per 1 million people!!! Un-effing-believable!!!
https://www.idnes.cz/zpravy/domaci/iniciativa-chvipl-pes-demonstrace-staromestske-namesti-daniel-landa.A210110_122414_domaci_misl (https://www.idnes.cz/zpravy/domaci/iniciativa-chvipl-pes-demonstrace-staromestske-namesti-daniel-landa.A210110_122414_domaci_misl)
The cherry on the top....... Some of the demonstrators.... Bear with me, this is disgusting... You know, they're against vaccinations and restrictions, and because of their beliefs they feel persecuted, so they decided to use the yellow David's star as their symbol, just changed the word ''jew'' to ''un-vaccinated''. Dunno, I'm speechless. And ashamed. https://www.idnes.cz/zpravy/domaci/zide-davidova-hvezda-zneuziti-symbolu-demonstrace-ockovani.A210110_163727_domaci_misl (https://www.idnes.cz/zpravy/domaci/zide-davidova-hvezda-zneuziti-symbolu-demonstrace-ockovani.A210110_163727_domaci_misl)
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Fear of change & the usual Racism plus new Alternative Media that give false info to people that want to the truth to be what they believe that is what happened in America. And let me say that one British person does have a hand in this Rupert Murdoch & Fox News ( But really Fox Entertainment) that espouses a Right wing Narrative with their commentators feeding some people BS . 8)
Just to clarify Ron, Murdoch is Australian. Nowt to do with us !!
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Tarsier, from my place in the world, eastern europe has always had a vocal far right. That said The Czech Republic is a wonderful country and Im amazed that some there see any link to Trump. The Star of David is truly shocking. That should be highlighted the world over tbh..although the hypocrisy of right wing ideology and the Star of David is breath takingly stupid.
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@ Bunny
Amen...
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Went to the supermarket today. Sixpack of beer was in discount for 75 CZK so I bought two. I tend to drink too much.
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Just read that in germany Eventim, the ticket seller is going to sell tickets only to vaccinated people. Well, they are thinking out loud, a sign to the politics.
This is the future we're heading to. They say they have the technology to scan vaccination-passes (impfausweis). I think in the background they are already building an infrastructure, europe wide, to have this going.
German written article (https://www.wiwo.de/unternehmen/dienstleister/ticketverkaeufer-eventim-fordert-die-moeglichkeit-coronaimpfung-fuer-konzert-teilnahme-zu-verlangen/26877520.html[/url)
I won't be vaccinated! Not with this mRna or DNA stuff.
This is my worst fear since almost exactly one year ago come true.
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So, looks like my package from NMA shop arrived, quite impressive that it didn't take any longer...
BUT. I received a paper from our beloved Česká pošta to go to the main post office in Jindřišská street to pick up a letter, which I received after showing my passport and signing papers. The contents of the envelope in a photo below... this many papers, as I'm required to go and make a customs declaration somewhere to f*****g Štěrboholy for the customs post office in Praha 10 with a bunch of filled forms with me - I checked the building from Google maps and it looks like the Ministry of Love from one certain dystopian nightmare or something similar, or maybe my name's just Josef K.
I have to admit that I have not been the most active news-reader in the world, but can someone please tell me some of the nice things that come with Brexit? I'd feel much better.
(https://i.postimg.cc/B6jnbFGP/20210212-143622.jpg)
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That is ridiculous....... >:(...
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Yes, it is...
UK vs. EU now? This totally reminded me of this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSrH-6YUf1g (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSrH-6YUf1g)
;D :-\
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The story continues... Ok, this is actually already really funny… ;D
It's the story of my lucky order from the NMA shop that I did on the first of February and that got stuck in Czech customs a few weeks ago.
I FINALLY received it yesterday!
I picked up the notification to go and collect my parcel from the post office. Just for the record, when I did the order, I paid 14 pounds for postage that I thought was rather dear but yeah, after Brexit-shit, so ok, I’ll do it, and there were many items in there anyway. So the postage is covered for sure.
But hey, in order to get my package out from the main post office, I had to pay 759 CZK, which is around 25 pounds!!!!!! (this consisted of 539 CZK for obscurely mentioned ''customs operations debt, items 49019900 and 61091000'', 20 CZK for storing the parcel and 200 CZK for Czech post to deal with the customs declaration) Like, what the actual fcuk? Anyway, I’d been waiting for my package for a bit over a month so, whatever.
My smile was as wide as ever under the respirator mask when I first saw my parcel in the hands of the post office lady! I was so happy! It was totally like a Christmas and me like a kid when I arrived back home and opened the package! I did it slowly, appreciating every item I dug out… until there wasn’t anything more to discover… Like, wait… What the…?? Wait for it… Drums roll… So yeah, pity that they forgot to put there the CD that was the reason why I originally made this order in the first place, the Carnival Redux… Hahahahahahaha it just simply wasn’t there, really, I’m not kidding!! ;D
I went through these steps:
- Double-checked all envelopes and everything in the post package
- Searched everywhere around my arm chair where I was sitting when opening the package… I’m not
necessarily the most organized person ever so I had to go through…stuff
- Question my sanity
- Checked the products list in my order confirmation to make sure I really ordered it (I did.)
- Started laughing out loud absolutely hysterically – kept bursting into crazy fits of laughter and was unable to stop for forty-odd minutes
- Worried about my neighbours thinking ''ah, she finally lost it''
- Opened a beer
Yep, I just e-mailed to the NMA shop…
I’ve always been kind of Donald Duck-y what it comes to luck in life, so amen to that I guess :( >:( ::) :P 8)
(https://i.postimg.cc/WbNczmCy/5aiwm1t.jpg)
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fcking covid and everythinf which relates to it
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My boss got diagnosed with diabetes... So we were chatting, me wondering whether my dizziness is because of blood sugar. He was like ''let's measure it!'', so we did. Turns out my blood sugar's perfectly fine. So I was like, well, maybe it's blood pressure... He dug his bag for a while and gave me a device for measuring blood pressure. ''...OK, doc...'' After googling my blood pressure results, it says ''Stage 2 high blood pressure / Talk to your doctor about taking more than one medication.'' >:( Maybe I'll just have an apple.
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COOKING pisses me off. Can't wait till I can go to a restaurant again.
I just made some salad - like, salad, cucumber, tomatoes, tuna fish, olives, feta cheese, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Halfway into making the salad, I was groaning out of boredom. Like a Chewbacca. It was so bloody boring.
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Sounds like a damn fine salad to me..................i dread to think what noises you make when you actually cook ? ?.... ;D...
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Damn...Tarsier, what's wrong with you? ;)
As Ghosttrain mentioned, this sounded like a wonderful and exciting Salad! The only thing i missed there, was some lemon or vinegar..maybe that made it boring, some sour action!! ;)
I totally love standing in my kitchen, doing the preparation, cutting, slicing, peeling, pre-cooking...and very often i just lack the lust to eat afterwards. :o The key for me is that i mostly listen to audio-books while cooking. Music of course is also a good thing and a must have, but listening to a cool story while doing those things, it relaxes me.
But yeah...not to be able to go to a restaurant...it sucks! As a chef, with a time limited work contract, i really don'tknow how this will play out in the future...no more restaurants will be there, like 75% are going to go bankrupt because of the lockdown in germany.
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I would have dressed that salad with some Pesto. Sun dried tomato pesto , very nice.
Pesto,,, I love the stuff. I can be caught on my own late at night with a jar and a spoon.
My secret shame :'(
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Ghosttrain, I think I try to muffle my groans while actually cooking – like, pretending everything’s fine so the food will also be fooled to think everything’s fine and will end up edible :D
Cthulhu, damn, I’ve never gotten that far in life that I’d use words ‘exciting’ and ‘salad’ in a same sentence ;D ::) And hopefully nothing’s wrong with me that wasn’t wrong to begin with...just, sometimes it’s tough to be an adult, having to feed yourself and stuff. ;D I have a very short attention span with things I’m not much interested in. Cooking is one thing that I rarely enjoy. The times I truly enjoy cooking are few and far between… I’m perfectly happy if someone else does it for me. Actually, I rather wash dishes than cook. And I’m not a fan of washing dishes. And dishes are something you do, well, you know, maybe next day? ;) Audiobooks are something that I haven’t much listened to as I keep losing concentration all the time and it’s a pain in the arse to…how do people say ‘rewind’ nowadays? :D If not listening to music, I usually have a radio on. Listening to BBC World Service, even though it tends to be depressing but at least they don’t play music there.
I truly wish all my favourite restaurants will be around after this madness… It’s been a terrible year. And every time when I walk around the city, I see more and more places closed for good :(
And people like me, we need the restaurants around… If any chef would witness me cooking by myself, they’d go like:
(https://i.postimg.cc/G3ZyMZPB/mammamia.jpg)
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I would have dressed that salad with some Pesto. Sun dried tomato pesto , very nice.
Pesto,,, I love the stuff. I can be caught on my own late at night with a jar and a spoon.
My secret shame :'(
Yes, pesto is great... But that sounds like quite hard-core pesto addiction? I have to admit, I'd love to know a person who visits a pesto jar with a spoon ;D
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Some mysterious nerve problem, originating somewhere from my neck/upper back is affecting my left hand…the ring finger and pinkie are not functioning properly. After a couple of weeks, it really pisses me off. I started taping them together, feels less annoying that way. I'm glad I'm right-handed and haven't played any instrument for years.
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I would have dressed that salad with some Pesto. Sun dried tomato pesto , very nice.
Pesto,,, I love the stuff. I can be caught on my own late at night with a jar and a spoon.
My secret shame :'(
Yes, pesto is great... But that sounds like quite hard-core pesto addiction? I have to admit, I'd love to know a person who visits a pesto jar with a spoon ;D
You can get more of it on a spoon.
With the support of my family and those close to me, I will get over my pesto addiction ::) ;D
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Almost 66666, ALMOST!!! ;D (https://i.postimg.cc/bNDhqLdn/Capture22.png)
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I would have dressed that salad with some Pesto. Sun dried tomato pesto , very nice.
Pesto,,, I love the stuff. I can be caught on my own late at night with a jar and a spoon.
My secret shame :'(
Yes, pesto is great... But that sounds like quite hard-core pesto addiction? I have to admit, I'd love to know a person who visits a pesto jar with a spoon ;D
You can get more of it on a spoon.
With the support of my family and those close to me, I will get over my pesto addiction ::) ;D
Yes, you're looking forward to the great Intervention... Please ignore Cartman, as always... :) But the Pesto Addiction might be serious... https://www.southparkstudios.com/video-clips/eo2lv4/south-park-towelie-s-intervention (https://www.southparkstudios.com/video-clips/eo2lv4/south-park-towelie-s-intervention)
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That has just reminded me i have stuffed soft Stan and Kyle figures here in my flat (somewhere ?)..must dig them out..........i was a really massive fan of South Park...loved it.. ;D...
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I think I have some South Park socks (with Chef on them) in a dark corner of my wardrobe...
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Mmmmmm......Chocolate salty balls.. ;D...
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I think I have some South Park socks (with Chef on them) in a dark corner of my wardrobe...
Would they go along well with this T ?
(https://i.postimg.cc/zDwSpgnN/20210518-145318.jpg)
;)
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I would have dressed that salad with some Pesto. Sun dried tomato pesto , very nice.
Pesto,,, I love the stuff. I can be caught on my own late at night with a jar and a spoon.
My secret shame :'(
Yes, pesto is great... But that sounds like quite hard-core pesto addiction? I have to admit, I'd love to know a person who visits a pesto jar with a spoon ;D
You can get more of it on a spoon.
With the support of my family and those close to me, I will get over my pesto addiction ::) ;D
Oh yes, it's good to have the support of friends and family in these trying times… Actually, I can imagine how things will unfold when this addiction of yours escalates:
One night when you enter the kitchen to get your fix, you flick on the lights and find your friends and family sitting around the kitchen table with a solemn look on their faces. The one person standing beside the fridge you're not familiar with introduces himself; he's a psychologist and now he explains to you in a quiet tone of voice what ''an intervention'' is. Your auntie bursts out crying. Your friend tries to calm her down and eyes you accusingly. Your second cousin slowly shakes his hanging head, quietly repeating to himself in disbelief ''You were such a normal child…'' When your brain finally realises what's going on and the full gravity of the situation hits you, you panic. You shove the psychologist aside, as fast as a flash of lightning you grab your jar of pesto from the refrigerator and you run – you run out of the house and on into the night. The sobs are rising from your tightening throat, tears streaking your cheeks as you run, clutching to the jar of pesto, you run like you've never ran before. When you're so out of breath that you must stop you're in a forest, you plonk down on your knees to the soft bed of moss and lean against the conifer next to you, gasping for air. You cry, but the jar of pesto is intact, you made it, you're safe… You pull the pesto spoon from your pocket – for it is your special pesto spoon you hold dear, it has the perfect shape for scooping that delicious, oily substance into your mouth, the way the spoon’s curvature feels on your tongue… – and with shaking hands, you twist the lid open. A gentle smile spreads on your teary face as you dip the pesto spoon in. As you commence eating your nightly pesto, manic laughter rises from the depths of your dark soul as the oil drips from the corners of your mouth while you watch the flashing blue lights nearing…
I mean, sounds like a very plausible chain of events ;D
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How did you know I had a special spoon ?
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I'm a witch 8)
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How did you know I had a special spoon ?
Ill spoon with ya specially!!
Well, I was on a lovely stroll on some rocks in South Wales, with the Smiths on my heaphones. Slipped, looked at the hand I stopped myself with and my little finger appeared to be at an unusual angle. As i pushed it back, I could feel grinding from the middle knuckle. I suspect its broke ;D
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OOOhh, that sounds painful !!
but as much as I like ya, I will pass on the spooning thank you very much :o
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OOOhh, that sounds painful !!
but as much as I like ya, I will pass on the spooning thank you very much :o
Well its officially bost as they say round here. Orthopedic consultant awaits!!
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Listen -- don't think you're having your wicked way with me masquerading as an Orthopedic consultant !!
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Uncertainty of these times pisses me off…
Meshuggah just postponed their end of the year tour to May 2022… I had a ticket to their tour opening gig in Vienna on the 19th of November, just a few days after NMA’s Vienna gig so I was positively looking forward to a short holiday there… Well, safety first, on top of which this uncertainty about everything is exhausting. Frankly, I started to be carefully optimistic about the end of this year but well…
Should probably trust the old wisdom about being pessimistic about everything – then you’ll never get disappointed but rather opposite, when you expect the worst, you can only get positively surprised! ;D
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Did anyone who ever went to an NMA gig in Manchester visit Grand Central? That great rock / metal pub on Oxford Road? I know some of you have, I think there was an aftershow party or two there, certainly a few pre-gig meets! Either way, it was a cracking good 'rock pub', a proper down and dirty joint where the music was loud and the people were like-minded music lovers!
I knew they were doing a bit of a refit there but it was confirmed today via Facebook that it won't be a rock pub anymore. It'll be just another 'nice pub for 'nice' people'. Jeez, hasn't Manchester got enough of those? What happened to Manchester being a music loving city, we've had enough rock places closing down.... The Salisbury, just around the corner, seems to be still going but I'm hearing rumours that it's gonna get knocked down to expand Oxford Road station... I despair.
:'(
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They do sometimes come back... the Yorkshireman in Sheffield city centre went from being a great rock pub that I mis-spent a lot of my youth in to being a sports bar called the Lions Lair for many years, before going back to what it should be.
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Master Ray, sorry to hear that... Is it the classic case of new owners? ''Nice pub for nice people'' sounds like a euphemism for a boring pub for boring people...
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I'm so happy to be back in a night shift for a while! BUT... Have you ever tried to STFU a group of approx. fifty drunken young Spanish people? Christ, what a bunch of cretins with Zero respect to other people. Latest development: threatened them with police and threatened to kick them the f*kc out to the street without any refund. Couldn't help, I was swearing to them. Result: they're leaving, probably heading to some club to cause mayhem. My blood pressure is sky-high at the moment.
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Covid ******* 19, the shitty weather, the lack of concerts, myself.
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Covid ******* 19, the shitty weather, the lack of concerts, myself.
That pretty much sums it up ;D
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Hearing all those Ukraine stories is pretty shitty :(
Cheers
jc
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Hearing all those Ukraine stories is pretty shitty :(
It sure is... :-X Leaves you feeling quite helpless...and very, very angry.
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Hearing all those Ukraine stories is pretty shitty :(
It sure is... :-X Leaves you feeling quite helpless...and very, very angry.
Indeed. World seems to be doing its best to leave us speechless at the moment.
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...and on a smaller scale, what pisses me of is that I've been a bit lost lately and haven't even visited this forum for a while. Also, finally confirmed this week, I lost my job. Oh, well...
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...and on a smaller scale, what pisses me of is that I've been a bit lost lately and haven't even visited this forum for a while. Also, finally confirmed this week, I lost my job. Oh, well...
Oh no, that sucks - certainly doesn't help matters. :-\
I have to say that I have also been feeling...dunno, weird, for a while now. Not quite myself, I seem to get nothing done which I hate, the dogs also feel that and it seems I am letting them down somehow, hard to describe. Not verry happy with my current self.
Tarsier, I am keeping my fingers crossed for things starting to look up for you :) I have no idea how difficult it will be in your line of work to find a new job but Ireally hope that you do!
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...and on a smaller scale, what pisses me of is that I've been a bit lost lately and haven't even visited this forum for a while. Also, finally confirmed this week, I lost my job. Oh, well...
Sorry to hear about your job T hope you find another one soon.
Cheers
jc
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Good Luck hope something turns up soon..........take care.
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Still have 50 cm's thick snow on our yard. Totally fed up piling it. :P
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The :(
https://kamikwasi.tax/
Cheers
jc