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The ASA introduced its ban two months ago because it found some portrayals could play a part in "limiting people's potential".
Fuck.
Off.
Hopefully Brexit is just the beginning of rolling back the tide on this bullshit. All the normal people have had enough, our tolerance is running out.
Here we go, more snowflake action. I swear people go round lookling for things to be offended at. Bunch of tossers.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-49332640
Before long it'll be illegal to call them snowflakes. You'll probably get arrested for holding a door open for a woman, good job nobody doffs a hat these days, as that would be regarded as insulting.
They need a wake up call, and a damned good SLAP!!!:punch::punch:
Marco.
Nearly 65 million people in the country and they ban the VW ad based on 3 complaints... FFS. And the one with the baby on the conveyor belt sounds hilarious!
walpurgis
14-08-2019, 16:03
What people fail to recognise is that stereotyping didn't create itself. Like it or not, it generally derives from traits or perceptions based somewhere in reality. Seems folk just can't cope with that.
Modern stereotyping was created to be sold for profit. Most of them may have had a basis in fact once, but many didnt. Take pink and blue... That was designed to sell twice as many items to parents. Pink was always a masculine colour, but it was changed, in early 20th c.... Before the colour con, parents lust put baby no 2 in baby no1's baby clothes irrellevent of sex and no one thought it odd.
Most girls at a young age prefer steel blue colours, and boys often like dolls etc.
as to those ads, the second one is clearly stereotyping women as put upon and lacking drive etc. The first is more a joke, but it does suggest men are uselss at looking after kids.
after saying that, banning them is out of order. they are no worse than plenty others, and some of the worst are anti men tbh these days.
Cat plays the guitar https://www.msn.com/en-gb/video/watch/cat-plays-guitar-to-wake-up-his-owner/vi-AAFN92p?ocid=spartandhp
Ninanina
15-08-2019, 18:37
Had my mc refresher on Monday and absolutely loved it.... as they say it's like 'riding a bike'
I guess you don't really forget things but my instructor was so good and gave me loads of pointers and really made me feel confident again.. we did loads of slow speed stuff in an empty car park which was fun before going out on the road... then did loads of town riding as well as country roads... Weather wasn't that good and the rain was a real pain but I think that also did me good not having perfectly dry roads..
Loved it so much that yesterday I ordered a brand new MSX... it's being delivered to the dealer next Friday but they'll hold onto it until the new registration on 1st Sep... so I'll have a 69 plate... ooh ahh
I managed to get an amazing deal on the new bike with an extended warranty thrown in...so it'll come with 3 years warranty + breakdown cover
I'm so excited to get back riding again,.. ;)
Ninanina
15-08-2019, 19:37
So my new gear is black & pink... nice and girly ;)
New jacket:
http://i.imgur.com/46fSLpd.jpg (https://imgur.com/46fSLpd)
And trousers are Rukka with pink stripes:
http://i.imgur.com/pL6pYLF.jpg (https://imgur.com/pL6pYLF)
Already worn the jacket and the Rukka's are being delivered soon..
Sidi's are:
http://i.imgur.com/9mE85TK.jpg (https://imgur.com/9mE85TK)
Pigmy Pony
15-08-2019, 19:57
What people fail to recognise is that stereotyping didn't create itself. Like it or not, it generally derives from traits or perceptions based somewhere in reality. Seems folk just can't cope with that.
Completely agree. And my experience is that for the most part, blokes are more useless at looking after small kids, largely because babies are so BORING, and there are usually much more interesting things to do than sit around waiting for them to throw up or shit themselves. Of course there will be exceptions, but no one wants to see them in adverts because they have no comedy value.
I know some people will be offended, and they are welcome to write to me outlining their anger. I promise I'll read them and not just chuck 'em in the bin, sorry, recycling receptacle :)
Congrats on your new 69 baby, Bev! Ride safe and have fun!
Miles Davis’ Kind of Blue was released on 17th August 1959 - it's the 60th anniversary on Saturday! Is this the best Jazz album of all time, as many would suggest? I wouldn't argue against it. Happy birthday Kind of Blue!
Ninanina
15-08-2019, 20:47
Congrats on your new 69 baby, Bev! Ride safe and have fun!
Thanks Alex... I can't wait ;)
Pigmy Pony
15-08-2019, 20:52
Miles Davis’ Kind of Blue was released on 17th August 1959 - it's the 60th anniversary on Saturday! Is this the best Jazz album of all time, as many would suggest? I wouldn't argue against it. Happy birthday Kind of Blue!
I shall give it a birthday play - I only acquired this a few weeks ago when a minty CD of it appeared at car boot for a quid - sounds great! I have since posted that I would like a vinyl version and asked for opinions on which pressing would be a good choice, as there are so many. The question was met with a wall of silence, not even any crackles :(
Ninanina
15-08-2019, 20:53
If I can find it I will also give it a play... it's a great cd...
I shall give it a birthday play - I only acquired this a few weeks ago when a minty CD of it appeared at car boot for a quid - sounds great! I have since posted that I would like a vinyl version and asked for opinions on which pressing would be a good choice, as there are so many. The question was met with a wall of silence, not even any crackles :(
Can't help you with that Steve, as I only have it on CD, but might splurge on a vinyl copy in honour of it getting its bus pass!
Miles Davis’ Kind of Blue was released on 17th August 1959 - it's the 60th anniversary on Saturday! Is this the best Jazz album of all time, as many would suggest? I wouldn't argue against it. Happy birthday Kind of Blue!
Best Jazz album of all time? That's a tall order. All I can say is 1959 was a great year for Jazz: Miles's 'Kind of Blue'; Mingus's 'Ah Um' and The Dave Brubeck Quartet 'Time Out'.
As to 'Kind of Blue' - I think it good enough to have four copies!
I shall give it a birthday play - I only acquired this a few weeks ago when a minty CD of it appeared at car boot for a quid - sounds great! I have since posted that I would like a vinyl version and asked for opinions on which pressing would be a good choice, as there are so many. The question was met with a wall of silence, not even any crackles :(
My vinyl version is a copy of CBS 62066, remastered and pressed by Nimbus Records in 1960.
walpurgis
16-08-2019, 08:58
I thought the morning seemed to be going slowly. My blasted wall clock had stopped at 9am. :rolleyes:
Sorted with a new battery.
I thought the morning seemed to be going slowly. My blasted wall clock had stopped at 9am. :rolleyes:
Sorted with a new battery.
I think we all take clock batteries for granted. Clocks draw so little power the battery lasts for ages, so we forget about them.
One thing that has always puzzled me is why does the first battery (often supplied with the clock) always last far longer than any subsequent battery. My kitchen clock ran for years on its first battery, as did the bedroon alarm clock.
Pigmy Pony
16-08-2019, 17:01
I think we all take clock batteries for granted. Clocks draw so little power the battery lasts for ages, so we forget about them.
One thing that has always puzzled me is why does the first battery (often supplied with the clock) always last far longer than any subsequent battery. My kitchen clock ran for years on its first battery, as did the bedroon alarm clock.
Perhaps clocks feel their age like the rest of us. I used to have the energy to go all day and then some, these days my batteries are flat by teatime :(
Pigmy Pony
17-08-2019, 06:17
This year's wasps' nest has been in the bungalow's wall cavity, the entrance being an airbrick under our bedroom window (I have on occasion heard them 'snoring' at night, something another member has recently experienced).
But my question is: why have so many of these wasps turned albino? Only seems to have happened in the last couple of weeks, but I'd estimate about one in four of them are now white. Unlikely to be albinism, so might it be diet related, like it used to be with white dog shit in the good old days?
sounds like diet Steve. probably covered in white pollen so many times its stained them lol. Strange creatures wasps. highly orginised and can be very dangerous. I have a healthy respect but a total dislike of the buggers
Pigmy Pony
17-08-2019, 18:28
sounds like diet Steve. probably covered in white pollen so many times its stained them lol. Strange creatures wasps. highly orginised and can be very dangerous. I have a healthy respect but a total dislike of the buggers
When I was in Glasgow's West Coast Motorcycles last week, the young lady serving in the café had a wasp fly straight at her face and sting her under the eye for no good reason. You just can't reason with the little shits, and next month when they are all pissed on rotten fruit it'll be even worse :(
Sorry if its been mentioned before - but dont they frown on killing wsps in the EU , Germany ?? (Cant be bothered to Google it )
They pollinate too dont they ?
England - Come on in the Ashes :eek:
When I was in Glasgow's West Coast Motorcycles last week, the young lady serving in the café had a wasp fly straight at her face and sting her under the eye for no good reason. You just can't reason with the little shits, and next month when they are all pissed on rotten fruit it'll be even worse :(
aye, if your in line between them and home they attack, ecpecially if you move about.. nasty things. i keep a can of wasp killer handy
Pigmy Pony
18-08-2019, 16:22
aye, if your in line between them and home they attack, ecpecially if you move about.. nasty things. i keep a can of wasp killer handy
Thanks for the heads up, our front door is right in their flight path. One did collide with my nose when I was leaving the house last week. And I don't care if the EU frowns on waspicide - whenever I do roofing work during winter and spring, I always uncover a lot of hibernating queens. One dead queen is one less nest (by my calculations) so they all get squashed.
Pigmy Pony
18-08-2019, 16:26
Sorry if its been mentioned before - but dont they frown on killing wsps in the EU , Germany ?? (Cant be bothered to Google it )
They pollinate too dont they ?
They also kill a lot of bees, who are excellent pollinators. If we could end wasps there would be more bees, and I'm ok with that :)
Ninanina
21-08-2019, 20:21
Congrats on your new 69 baby, Bev! Ride safe and have fun!
Thanks Alex... I can't wait... like a kid with a new toy ;)
The dealer is contacting me once they have the MSX with a choice of reg's... I think it's going to be HX69... something...
I've been advised to purchase a new helmet as mine was manufactured in 2003 so probably over the recommended 'shelf life'.... it will be another Arai, probably the Chaser X as I love the comfort of Arai's....£350 ish but my head is worth it :eyebrows:
Pigmy Pony
22-08-2019, 20:07
Thanks Alex... I can't wait... like a kid with a new toy ;)
The dealer is contacting me once they have the MSX with a choice of reg's... I think it's going to be HX69... something...
I've been advised to purchase a new helmet as mine was manufactured in 2003 so probably over the recommended 'shelf life'.... it will be another Arai, probably the Chaser X as I love the comfort of Arai's....£350 ish but my head is worth it :eyebrows:
Good head deserves good lid...sorry, I can't help it, impending weekends make my mind mucky :D
Thanks Alex... I can't wait... like a kid with a new toy ;)
The dealer is contacting me once they have the MSX with a choice of reg's... I think it's going to be HX69... something...
I've been advised to purchase a new helmet as mine was manufactured in 2003 so probably over the recommended 'shelf life'.... it will be another Arai, probably the Chaser X as I love the comfort of Arai's....£350 ish but my head is worth it :eyebrows:
I always liked the look of Arai's but never got comfortable with one, always felt too tight. I ended up using Shoei helmets. Still got my last one although it's a few years old now. It would probably be safer covering my head with Hobnobs rather than using it lol. I'll never wear it again but all the time it's there it feels as though I haven't completely given up bikes.
Good luck with the MSX, if you ever end up this way pop in for tea and biscuits.
Pigmy Pony
23-08-2019, 06:36
My last lid was a Shark, not the top or the bottom model, and it's the best fit I've found for my weirdly shaped head :) Looks pretty cool too, or it did until it went down onto the tarmac with my head in it.
Ed Sheeran mania has hit Ipswich this weekend. First of four gigs tonight with 45,000 a night attending (Wife and daughter going tomorrow, son too young so I get to be Cinderella.) I'd be pissed off if he wasn't such a nice bloke (he sent free tickets to all pupils and teachers at his former high school), didn't do all he does for charity, and is actually a pretty good singer and songwriter... :sofa:
Pigmy Pony
24-08-2019, 06:07
Mrs. p has his 3 albums on CD - not my cup of tea but I have to concede he's really good at what he does. both of my daughters have seen him a couple of times, said he was great. Easy to remember album titles, but he's probably getting a bit too clever for his own good - I hear his next album will be titled logarithm.
Nice weather for flying:eyebrows:
Firebottle
24-08-2019, 15:22
Thanks for the use of your field Anto!
A bit too thermic (warm) at the moment but going up later.
Pigmy Pony
24-08-2019, 15:38
Thanks for the use of your field Anto!
A bit too thermic (warm) at the moment but going up later.
Good drying weather - does your para motor have provision for a laundry basket?
Thanks for the use of your field Anto!
A bit too thermic (warm) at the moment but going up later.
I persume you are into Wales at the minute Alan ?? Nice seeing you ;)
I watch the Drama channel on Freeview quite a lot, has some good programmes. However there is a lot of adverts and programme sponsoring, I've no issue with that but there is a dating agency for the more mature type that sponsors stuff in the evening and they must have found the smuggest people on the planet to feature in their adverts, they look so pleased with themselves that I'm surprised they would need a dating site as they are so in love with themselves.
Now if there was a dating site for fat ugly blokes who like hifi and chess I'd be there hahaha.
Now if there was a dating site for fat ugly blokes who like hifi and chess I'd be there hahaha.
I think you could be onto something there Ian! :lol:
Pigmy Pony
25-08-2019, 11:03
I watch the Drama channel on Freeview quite a lot, has some good programmes. However there is a lot of adverts and programme sponsoring, I've no issue with that but there is a dating agency for the more mature type that sponsors stuff in the evening and they must have found the smuggest people on the planet to feature in their adverts, they look so pleased with themselves that I'm surprised they would need a dating site as they are so in love with themselves.
Now if there was a dating site for fat ugly blokes who like hifi and chess I'd be there hahaha.
There will be, but it'll be in Russia. And you don't want that lot getting into your computer :nono:
Cricket , what a yo yo game and what a result :eek:
And I read on the TMs page that some one said if England won ,(after they were bowled out for 67 ) -
They were paying for the entire family to go to St Lucia - and flying there naked?:eyebrows:
Find that man !!!
walpurgis
25-08-2019, 21:09
Where did all the actresses go? Women being now described as 'actors'. Poxy PC crap!
Where did all the actresses go? Women being now described as 'actors'. Poxy PC crap!
To the same place as 'firemen' - they are all called 'fire fighters' now. Actually the use of "actor" for a female stage performer goes back to 1712, so we are only just catching up.
Manholes are now 'inspection hatches' and catwalks are now 'runways. :doh:
But what is the gender neutral term for policeman?
walpurgis
25-08-2019, 21:32
Roles being emasculated. As if women can do any man's job, which they can't. They mostly lack the physical ability for the tough stuff.
Well, most don't have Willie so can't wave it ner
Can't easily piss up a wall either, but neither can I lol
But what is the gender neutral term for policeman?
Police Officer?
Police Officer?
Ah yes - so it is!
Pigmy Pony
26-08-2019, 07:24
Well, most don't have Willie so can't wave it ner
Can't easily piss up a wall either, but neither can I lol
Eeh, I remember the days when I could pee up a wall, these days it sort of drops out :(
...into your adult nappy:D
Marco.
After a week without much sleep the other half has fetched me 100 Tramadol from the Docs :rolleyes:
After a week without much sleep the other half has fetched me 100 Tramadol from the Docs :rolleyes:Hurt your back?
Hurt your back?
Had hip inj about 12 days ago , and backs gone stiff and spasm into leg . Bit better tonight but been though hell really !!
Going to see acupuncturist maybe in day or 2 !
Sympathies, be careful though thats what Ant ( ant and dec ) got addicted too. Amongst other stuff no doubt.
Yup tramadol is good for hip. Been on them for years along with other stuff. Take the worst edge off
Sorry to hear that, Anto. Hope you feel better soon!:)
Marco.
Thanks men , its not been nice , but my wife and son have been great !! I only intend to take the Tramadol if it gets worse , but today has been a bit better ,had some sleep after 2 cocodamol tablets , so keep em in reserve and watch out I dont overuse them !:)
Thanks men , its not been nice , but my wife and son have been great !! I only intend to take the Tramadol if it gets worse , but today has been a bit better ,had some sleep after 2 cocodamol tablets , so keep em in reserve and watch out I dont overuse them !:)I take 6 a day. They are pretty strong but at least don't constipated like codeine
walpurgis
27-08-2019, 19:51
Hope you feel better soon Anto. :)
walpurgis
28-08-2019, 12:42
Brace yourselves..... As soon as the kids go back to school, all the Christmas crap will start on TV and at the shops!
i see the pm has asked queen to suspend parliament so they can get a hard brexit though.. tats a very dangerous idea
Not much option is there if he wants to put the fear of god into the EU. It's the only thing that will bring them back to the negotiating table. Shame so many people are too dim to see it.
This is an unelected prime minister trying to use an unconstitutional means to drive through a policy for which there is no mandate. Might as well just start shooting folk who disagree with him.....
This is an unelected prime minister trying to use an unconstitutional means to drive through a policy for which there is no mandate. Might as well just start shooting folk who disagree with him.....
ludicrous.
Do you not understand that we need the EU to think a no deal option is both credible and possible before they will come back and negotiate? It's the one thing they are terrified of. Duh.
As for 'unelected' he was elected by the people of Uxbridge and South Ruislip.
We don't directly elect the PM in this country and never have.
Oh look, it's raining again!
Anything to change the subject...
Marco.
Not much option is there if he wants to put the fear of god into the EU. It's the only thing that will bring them back to the negotiating table. Shame so many people are too dim to see it.
'If you don't give me what I want, I'll blow my brains out!'
Oh look, it's raining again!
Anything to change the subject...
Marco.
Always possible not to read a thread/topic that doesn't interest you ...
Indeed, and that also applies to the daily words threads;)
Plus, this thread isn't about politics.
Marco.
Indeed, and that also applies the daily words threads;)
Marco.
Which I happily ignore, and don't interrupt by saying how boring they are.
Of course you don't, never ever, no siree.
Marco.
'If you don't give me what I want, I'll blow my brains out!'
That's what I mean. It's not actually a complex situation at all but you don't get it.
What your forgetting is that the EU really don't want a no deal either. The UK is 5th largest economy in the world...
You might have noticed that since the preparations for no deal exit were put in motion the EU have already changed their stance from insisting there will be no further negotiation to wanting to talk again. This is how it should have been handled from the start. I'd expect a bright 14 year old to suss out that this is the optimum strategy in about ten minutes. Instead we've had 2 years of pissing about.
'If you don't give me what I want, I'll blow my brains out!'
Reminds me of Violet Elizabeth Bott of the Just William stories: "if I don't get what I want, I'll scream and scream, and scream until I'm sick".
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXiZHXkG-ac
Yes ,pissing about and spoiling tactics
mad-moon
29-08-2019, 18:02
Reminds me of Violet Elizabeth Bott of the Just William stories: "if I don't get what I want, I'll scream and scream, and scream until I'm sick".
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXiZHXkG-ac
I believe it was " I’ll thcream and thcream and thcream ‘till I’m THICK "
I believe it was " I’ll thcream and thcream and thcream ‘till I’m THICK "
Pedant! - hence the link. :ner: :)
Anyone else find they have a lot of ties? Ive got dozens of them in every colour damn near.
Strange as I don't wear them much.. Must be near 50 of the bloody things
Pigmy Pony
01-09-2019, 16:51
Nope. Just two ties - a black one to go with my one suit (also black) for funerals, and one with some colour in it for any other time.
Anyone else find they have a lot of ties? Ive got dozens of them in every colour damn near.
Strange as I don't wear them much.. Must be near 50 of the bloody things
I've got about 65, in several patterns and colours. I often wear a tie.
Anyone else find they have a lot of ties? Ive got dozens of them in every colour damn near.
Strange as I don't wear them much.. Must be near 50 of the bloody things
I had about that many. Gave most of them to a charity shop about ten years ago when tie-wearing ceased being compulsory at work. I still have a rack full (20 or so), but of those I only wear two or three.
walpurgis
05-09-2019, 09:31
Hurricane Dorian. Abacos, Bahamas. Devastated! This will take years to sort out.
https://i.imgur.com/PYIfLpw.jpg
Doesn't half make a mess of timber houses.. Think it reached highest speeds ever recorded. 185mph... East coast of US is getting it now
I've got about 65, in several patterns and colours. I often wear a tie.
That's about 64 more than me!;)
Marco.
Doesn't half make a mess of timber houses.. Think it reached highest speeds ever recorded. 185mph... East coast of US is getting it now
Indeed, just terrible.... My heart goes out to those poor people. Del's got relatives in St Lucia, but they seem to have avoided the worst of it.
Marco.
Yes - and here we are fussing and fretting about Brexit. :doh:
These sort of natural disasters put our own (petty) problems into proportion!
Tapatalk is going to a paid format again... I paid years ago and then it went free. now they want a quid a month... chances are they will drop off the radar.
Tapatalk is going to a paid format again... I paid years ago and then it went free. now they want a quid a month... chances are they will drop off the radar.
Is it now ?? I wonder if thats why I cant get onto my football forum thats run by Tapatalk for the last 3 days ? Probably not , but I do wonder
I'm getting ads in my Tapatalk feed on iPad, but not on Android? Not being "forced" to pay as yet. £15 for life I will be ok with, if it spans both platforms? :scratch:
Crapatalk: just say 'no', and use a proper computer to type on forums!:ner::eyebrows:
Marco.
walpurgis
09-09-2019, 09:06
Just watching Boris making his 'speech' in Dublin. He's just waffling and blustering without really saying anything. It's an embarrassment to us all!
He's a buffoon mouthpiece if the wealthy movers of brexit. With luck he will end up herehttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190909/5d73a2d57844127e8a7accf14bc2a3b1.jpg
walpurgis
09-09-2019, 09:14
:lolsign:
Just watching Boris making his 'speech' in Dublin. He's just waffling and blustering without really saying anything. !
Are you new to politics then Geoff? :D
walpurgis
09-09-2019, 12:16
Are you new to politics then Geoff? :D
No. I think Boris is modelling his oration on Diane Abbott's past attempts.
I think the last politician to make speeches where he not only made it clear in the speech what he was going to do but then went ahead and actually did it was Hitler.
So it's possibly a case of be careful what you wish for.
He's a buffoon mouthpiece if the wealthy movers of brexit. With luck he will end up herehttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190909/5d73a2d57844127e8a7accf14bc2a3b1.jpg
Lol!! Bloke's an even bigger tosser than Trump - and that's saying something!:wanker:
The very personification of a brainless and completely out of touch chinless wonder... He'd ably fulfil the role of a hapless cartoon character, if he weren't potentially so dangerous.
Marco.
Nothing of great importance but I accidentally stabbed myself in the thumb with a piece of wire, unbelievably annoying and makes itself felt in almost every activity.
Nothing of great importance but I accidentally stabbed myself in the thumb with a piece of wire, unbelievably annoying and makes itself felt in almost every activity.
Ive done that lots of times and, yes its damn sore.... and wont go away for while.
How can he be brainless when he's got a degree in Classical Philosophy from Oxford?
most folk who apply themselves can pass exams, especially where reading and memorising are the main constituents... being intelligent is a different ball game
walpurgis
09-09-2019, 14:05
It's the difference between having knowledge and knowing how to use it.
Being academic isn't the same as having common sense, and most of these chinless wonders are devoid of having any, almost as much as they are divorced from reality... I detest such creatures like you couldn't imagine... Plus he's on record as being anti-Scottish, and anyone who's so blatantly anti-Scottish as him is my enemy!
Marco.
Some well considered responses there, thanks lads.
walpurgis
09-09-2019, 14:56
Some well considered responses there, thanks lads.
Anytime, it's no trouble. :)
:lolsign:
Well, don't pollute this thread with politics, or indeed any other thread on the forum. If you want to talk about that pish, start a separate (and dedicated) discussion, so all that cack can be kept in the one place.
Muchos Grassyarse:D
Marco.
I'd rather we kept off it altogether as no-one seems to have anything informed or intelligent to say and PFM already has the juvenile angle well covered.
Well it doesnt follow that read people are not intelligent but neither does it the other way. Its a form of ability, much like ability to pick up mechanical stuff easily. My Brother was university educated and a teacher, and was fairly good at lots of things, but he was far from the norm of his collegues
I'd rather we kept off it altogether as no-one seems to have anything informed or intelligent to say and PFM already has the juvenile angle well covered.
Lol - fine by me. That's *exactly* what I'm doing in real life.
The only thing I want to hear about politics, is when the next Scottish referendum will be, so we can leave all the Westmonster wankers to it!
Marco.
walpurgis
09-09-2019, 15:32
I spent years having multi-qualified engineers asking me how to do their job. Many hadn't the fogiest and I'm not just talking about newly qualified youngsters, lucky for them I was an amenable bloke.
How can he be brainless when he's got a degree in Classical Philosophy from Oxford?
Too much coke/booze since he graduated?
I'd rather we kept off it altogether as no-one seems to have anything informed or intelligent to say and PFM already has the juvenile angle well covered.
There's some keen Brexiteers over on the forum we are not allowed to name.
I spent years having multi-qualified engineers asking me how to do their job. Many hadn't the fogiest and I'm not just talking about newly qualified youngsters, lucky for them I was an amenable bloke.
...which these days you hide remarkably well:eyebrows:
Marco.
There's some keen Brexiteers over on the forum we are not allowed to name.
More like here it's the 'B' word you're not allowed to name!;)
Brexiteers, shmexiteers, bolloxteers....
Marco.
walpurgis
09-09-2019, 15:48
...which these days you hide remarkably well:eyebrows:
Marco.
I did say "was" an amenable bloke! ;)
Too much coke/booze since he graduated?
Indeed... The floppy-haired in-bred fool can't even walk properly. A most comical gait, and he's not acting it either!
Marco.
I did say "was" an amenable bloke! ;)
Ha - well we can't have your carefully-crafted image tainted with undesirable niceness, otherwise you won't be able to take that axe out at night...
Marco.
Discopants
09-09-2019, 17:57
Hurricane Dorian. Abacos, Bahamas. Devastated! This will take years to sort out.
https://i.imgur.com/PYIfLpw.jpg
That would make a really tricky jigsaw.
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Pigmy Pony
09-09-2019, 20:24
Perhaps we can raise the tone of this thread with a science question:
I took a bag of crisps onto the plane (flavour probably irrelevant, but FYI smoky bacon), and when during the flight I got them out, I found that the bag had inflated like a balloon. My guess is that the crisps were packed under normal atmospheric conditions, and then in spite of the plane's cabin being pressurised, the ambient air pressure was less than normal, causing the bag to act like a pumped up tyre.
My question is this:
Could this explain why whenever I fly anywhere I have an uncomfortable and urgent need to fart? Perhaps my guts are behaving like the crisps packet.
On the return trip I did take some precautions - no baked beans in the hours prior to flying, and a good dump that morning. Still had a lot of wind to let go of, which I meted out in tiny pips, which thanks to the pre-flight poo were not smelly. At least the old lady sat next to me seemed able to continue her word search and showed no obvious signs of distress.
Does my theory have any scientific basis, or is it just a load of hot air?
walpurgis
09-09-2019, 20:26
You are correct. Cabin pressure is generally below ground level atmospheric pressure.
So how was Bulgaria, farty pants?:)
Marco.
You know when there's turbulence and you have to fasten seatbelts but there are always a couple of cocks who carry on walking about? The type who've been up and down out of their seats the whole flight, can't stop still for a minute?
Well, do you ever hope there'll be a bit of extreme turbulence that slams them up against the roof? Got to say I do. Maybe a bit of claret, broken nose or something. Never seen it happen but I know people who have so I live in hope. Although I don't fly much anymore so probably missed my chance.
You know when there's turbulence and you have to fasten seatbelts but there are always a couple of cocks who carry on walking about? The type who've been up and down out of their seats the whole flight, can't stop still for a minute?
Yeah, on the few times I've flown, that also roasts my melon. I mean, where the fuck are they going - sightseeing?:doh:
If they've got ants in their pants, I'd send them to play football out on the wing!
Marco.
Pigmy Pony
09-09-2019, 21:19
So how was Bulgaria, farty pants?:)
Marco.
Perfect for us - a lot of walking, a lot of eating/drinking, a lot of reading, and a fair bit of sleeping :)
Made my annual visit to Nessebar old town, a UNESCO World Heritage site with a lot of history, if that's your thing. Mostly for me it's visiting their little record shop, where I always pick up one or two souvenirs. The guy actually remembers me now, so either I'm really memorable or business is really shit. After buying "Rattle That Lock" by David Gilmour last year, which ended up a bit misshapen by the time I got it home, I vowed to get no more vinyl.
But this time I ended up getting mint-looking copies of "Siren" by Roxy Music (I know, but I'm trying to complete their album discography and only a couple to go), and "Welcome to my Nightmare" by Alice Cooper. Cost me a total of £22, so not mega bargains, unless they play mint.
walpurgis
09-09-2019, 21:23
I've flown many times, but the only aircraft I've been on have been military. That was a long, long, time ago!
walpurgis
10-09-2019, 06:43
I was out in the garden about 7.15 this morning and all I could hear was the squawking of Parakeets flying about, they're getting very common here.
Perfect for us - a lot of walking, a lot of eating/drinking, a lot of reading, and a fair bit of sleeping :)
Made my annual visit to Nessebar old town, a UNESCO World Heritage site with a lot of history, if that's your thing. Mostly for me it's visiting their little record shop, where I always pick up one or two souvenirs. The guy actually remembers me now, so either I'm really memorable or business is really shit. After buying "Rattle That Lock" by David Gilmour last year, which ended up a bit misshapen by the time I got it home, I vowed to get no more vinyl.
But this time I ended up getting mint-looking copies of "Siren" by Roxy Music (I know, but I'm trying to complete their album discography and only a couple to go), and "Welcome to my Nightmare" by Alice Cooper. Cost me a total of £22, so not mega bargains, unless they play mint.
Good stuff, daftee. Sounds like you guys had some quality time and recharged your batteries, which is what a holiday's all about!:)
Nice one on picking up some vinyl. too. Always good to add to one's collection of choons... Did you try some of the local red wine, as I mentioned before you went away? The stuff that they don't export abroad is supposed to be rather good, and cheap as chips. Also, how was the grub?:cool:
Marco.
Pigmy Pony
10-09-2019, 21:34
Marco, always thinking about yer belly!
Didn't get to "eat out" this year (we were all-inclusive and watching the pennies a bit), but the hotel food was actually really good, though not traditional Bulgarian. I think they were just catering for several nationalities. I seemed to get through a lot of veal steaks served in a variety of sauces (which I liked).
But the culinary highlight came on Wednesday evening, in the form of a Cockney-sounding gob-on-legs, and his equally vocal wife. The bloke had been a bit of a knob all week, swearing loudly about anything and everything within earshot of all the small kiddies. I could have happily knocked the little fat fuck's pint onto the floor and mop it up with his head, but we were trying to have a chilled holiday so we gave him a wide berth (as did everyone else).
Anyway, as I was browsing the a la carte offerings my attention was drawn by him and his equally mouthy bint giving the holiday rep some grief about the temperature of the Chilli. Mrs. Gobshite had a food thermometer stuck in it with a reading of 56C, which apparently isn't good enough. She declared (loud enough for the whole restaurant to hear that "I do this for a living, and this should read 75C!" I'm guessing her "profession" is school dinner lady. I just pushed past her and got some of the condemned Chilli and very nice it was too :)
Begs the question though: Who the f__k takes a food thermometer on holiday?
Next day they were gone - I suspect they were after some kind of discount off their holiday. I might have a look on Trip Advisor if I get a bored minute, they will definitely have posted something.
We did do a tour round a wine place in Pomorie last year, where we got to try out various plonks. The reds were largely quite a fruity bouquet with earthy undertones, and an amount of woodiness...sorry I can't keep that up - they were nice, but we're not big wine drinkers. I think the cheeses that came with it helped.
Post of the year (so far - no pressure!) right there Steve. Loved it! :lol:
Marco, always thinking about yer belly!
Haha - well for most Europeans, not just me, the food is the highlight of the holiday! Remember that we live to eat, not eat to live, like most Brits [although clearly not those on AoS]!;)
Didn't get to "eat out" this year (we were all-inclusive and watching the pennies a bit), but the hotel food was actually really good, though not traditional Bulgarian. I think they were just catering for several nationalities. I seemed to get through a lot of veal steaks served in a variety of sauces (which I liked).
Fair enough.
But the culinary highlight came on Wednesday evening, in the form of a Cockney-sounding gob-on-legs, and his equally vocal wife. The bloke had been a bit of a knob all week, swearing loudly about anything and everything within earshot of all the small kiddies. I could have happily knocked the little fat fuck's pint onto the floor and mop it up with his head, but we were trying to have a chilled holiday so we gave him a wide berth (as did everyone else).
Lol - and the English wonder why they're often hated abroad?
Plus it's usually the arrogant southerners in tourist resorts who are most guilty of ruining the reputation of decent English people.... Sorry, that's just been my experience, although I know plenty of English people from the south, in real life, particularly proper cockneys, who are the complete opposite, but some of the tourists abroad are a different breed.
Chilled out holiday or not though mate, I'd have slapped the c*nt. Done it before in similar situations!
Anyway, as I was browsing the a la carte offerings my attention was drawn by him and his equally mouthy bint giving the holiday rep some grief about the temperature of the Chilli. Mrs. Gobshite had a food thermometer stuck in it with a reading of 56C, which apparently isn't good enough. She declared (loud enough for the whole restaurant to hear that "I do this for a living, and this should read 75C!" I'm guessing her "profession" is school dinner lady. I just pushed past her and got some of the condemned Chilli and very nice it was too :)
Begs the question though: Who the f__k takes a food thermometer on holiday?
Priceless - that's just too funny for words!!:lol:
The answer to your question though, is a sad cow with nothing better to do. I'd have shoved it up her arse, and told her it was a damn sight tighter in that hole than her 'front one' has likely ever been!:eyebrows: And yes, they were almost certainly trying to get a discount, through fraudulent pretences. Can't stand folk like that. They really make my blood boil!:steam:
We did do a tour round a wine place in Pomorie last year, where we got to try out various plonks. The reds were largely quite a fruity bouquet with earthy undertones, and an amount of woodiness...sorry I can't keep that up - they were nice, but we're not big wine drinkers. I think the cheeses that came with it helped.
Ha - no worries. Glad you enjoyed it. It's just that Bulgarian (and Romanian) wine gets a bad rep here, simply because we get all their plonk, which over there is a different ballgame. I've not been to Bulgaria, but it's a country I'd certainly like to visit.
Marco.
Chilled out holiday or not though mate, I'd have ended the c*nt. Done it before is similar situations!
Rather extreme :stalks:
Lol - changed it to slapped, as that's what I meant!
Marco.
Lol - changed it to slapped, as that's what I meant!
Marco.
Phew! This cock-er-ney can safely vacate now ;)
Yesh, but you're an example of a nice cockhead, oops I mean Cockney!:eyebrows::D
Marco.
Yesh, but you're an example of a nice cockhead, oops I mean Cockney!:eyebrows::D
Marco.
I try Marco. Hopefully the Essex plebs won't have made it to Barbados next week ;)
Lol - you enjoy yourself mate, and stay well away from any hurricanes!:eek:;)
Marco.
Pigmy Pony
11-09-2019, 18:08
My brother:
https://youtu.be/MM8nPdUzi9Q
walpurgis
14-09-2019, 18:03
Solid gold toilet stolen from Blenheim Palace.
https://www.itv.com/news/2019-09-14/gold-toilet-worth-1m-stolen-from-blenheim-palace/
Does anyone give a shit? ;)
Solid gold toilet stolen from Blenheim Palace.
https://www.itv.com/news/2019-09-14/gold-toilet-worth-1m-stolen-from-blenheim-palace/
Does anyone give a shit? ;)
Piss Off
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-49702929
'A vegetable recreation of the leader of the House of Commons reclining during a debate has come second in a competition at an onion show.
Hester Feld entered "Jacob Leeks Mogg" into the Newent Onion Show's "Vegetable Character Over 17 Years" competition.
The North East Somerset MP was lampooned in memes earlier this month after slouching during a three-hour late-night debate on Brexit.
All edible members of the allium family star in the Gloucestershire show.
The event - now in its 24th year - says it aims to "advance the education of the public in the cultivation and improvement" of the likes of blanch leeks, pot leeks, garlic, spring onions and chives.'
Police have said they have nothing to go on. (Thank you to the Two Ronnies for that one!)
Don’t know who enjoyed themselves more with all her Playmobil bits, me or my other half’s granddaughter [emoji846]
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Beobloke
16-09-2019, 09:29
Solid gold toilet stolen from Blenheim Palace.
https://www.itv.com/news/2019-09-14/gold-toilet-worth-1m-stolen-from-blenheim-palace/
Does anyone give a shit? ;)
Surely that should be ‘stoolen’...
Don’t know who enjoyed themselves more with all her Playmobil bits, me or my other half’s granddaughter [emoji846]
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My niece has a load of that. Last xmas I set up a hostage situation in the Playmobil house and showed her how to resolve it.
My niece has a load of that. Last xmas I set up a hostage situation in the Playmobil house and showed her how to resolve it.
Our community had a serial killer running amok with a hammer from the tool kit out of the fire engine.
Don’t know who enjoyed themselves more with all her Playmobil bits, me or my other half’s granddaughter [emoji846]
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you look more bemused than she does anyway :lol:
you look more bemused than she does anyway :lol:
It doesn't take much Grant. I think I was trying to figure out how to lower the fire engine ladder.
Our community had a serial killer running amok with a hammer from the tool kit out of the fire engine.
That sounds like it could be one of my scenarios too :)
That sounds like it could be one of my scenarios too :)
She said quite matter of factly when called for dinner 'I just need to finish killing these people'
walpurgis
24-10-2019, 13:50
Well this guy's a bit strange.
https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/pervert-arrested-after-having-sex-20711890
Pigmy Pony
24-10-2019, 19:38
Removing and destroying the toys seems a bit extreme. At Morrisons we have an area called "Oops" for such things, including shop soiled which they sell cheap. Just needed a wash.
Guy certainly is strange - I could understand it if it were Ariel from The Little Mermaid :eyebrows:
walpurgis
01-11-2019, 10:02
Brace yourselves for the Christmas TV advertising onslaught, apparently it starts this week. There'll be endless toy and food commercials.
southall-1998_mk2
01-11-2019, 21:24
Brace yourselves for the Christmas TV advertising onslaught, apparently it starts this week. There'll be endless toy and food commercials.
Stopped watching the TV since 2014. Can imagine the adverts getting worse each year.
S.
walpurgis
10-11-2019, 10:02
First we had 'Global Warming', then that went out of fashion and we now have 'Climate Change'. In a minute or two there's a programme on Blaze TV channel about a potential approaching ice age. They just can't make their minds up. All a con of course, climate has always changed.
Pigmy Pony
21-11-2019, 16:48
Coldplay crooner and all-round good egg Chris Martin has announced that the band will not be touring their new album, out of concern for the environment. Great idea - I can't think of any environment that wouldn't benefit from Coldplay's absence. Maybe he could have a word with Kanye West too :)
Coldplay crooner and all-round good egg Chris Martin has announced that the band will not be touring their new album, out of concern for the environment. Great idea - I can't think of any environment that wouldn't benefit from Coldplay's absence. Maybe he could have a word with Kanye West too :)
Kanye West, ….never heard of her
walpurgis
21-11-2019, 17:00
Kanye West, ….never heard of her
Gotta be a cheap stripper with a name like that. :D
Pigmy Pony
21-11-2019, 17:08
Gotta be a cheap stripper with a name like that. :D
I used to think Kanye West was a motorway services, but he's actually much worse than that. You don't even need to hear him rapping, he's got one of those faces you'd love to slap :(
I used to think Kanye West was a motorway services, but he's actually much worse than that. You don't even need to hear him rapping, he's got one of those faces you'd love to slap :(
A plain rapper, then?
I used to think Kanye West was a motorway services, but he's actually much worse than that. You don't even need to hear him rapping, he's got one of those faces you'd love to slap :(
Nah, Kanye West was the seat the Fib Dems took off the tories at the last general election !
Went along to the Museum of London today, primarily to have a look at The Clash exhibit. Don't know quite what I expected but there were very few actual physical 'exhibits', mainly some guitars & stage outfits then there were some scribbled lyrics etc. It's worth a visit if you've never been to the museum before as the rest of it traces the development of London up to the present day and it's all free!
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Some more pics from the museum (if anyone's interested)
Spitalfield Roman
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A fine display of antiquities
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He's horny
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First petrol driven London Taxi - 1903
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Eight day clock - 1860
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Lawrence001
26-11-2019, 17:36
Me and my daughter enjoyed the old London street in the basement if you saw that?
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Me and my daughter enjoyed the old London street in the basement if you saw that?
Yes, saw the Victorian street, waited ages to get served in the pub there, ended up walking out :D
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I walked out as well - they wanted to charge me 12 1/2d for a pint of beer; way overpriced, even for London, when everyone knows 10 1/2d is the normal asking price.
I walked out as well - they wanted to charge me 12 1/2d for a pint of beer; way overpriced, even for London, when everyone knows 10 1/2d is the normal asking price.
& a groat for gruel & chips! Daylight robbery!
Pigmy Pony
01-12-2019, 16:49
Went down to the bright lights of Leek this morning, to collect a rather nice Atacama hifi rack (cheers Dave), got it set up without breaking anything, and Mrs. P actually likes it! That's a first, any changes I make usually just draw a groan, and she invariably uses her acceptance of these changes as a bargaining tool for her future wants.
Now all that gear has moved from my line of sight, the lounge looks less like Laskys and more like Currys 10 years ago. Now she says the telly looks lost and we need a bigger one. Who am I to argue?
Now she says the telly looks lost and we need a bigger one. Who am I to argue?
I loved my Panasonic 42" plasma, had it for over 10 years and was still working like new when I changed to my current Samsung LED set, but boy do they eat the leccy! Well, that was my bargaining tool for a new one with my missus. :)
Well, that was my bargaining tool for a new one with my missus...
Lol... I always laugh at suff like that [if you were being serious]!:D
I can honestly say, hand on heart, that I've never needed to use a "bargaining tool" to convince Del of having something I wanted in the house, simply because we make ALL such decisions together, and more often than not we like the same things/have the same tastes.
The only time that changes is when we're choosing something that she knows much more about than me (such as the kitchen appliances we put in), in which case I largely leave her to it, although I still get a small say in matters - and vice versa, when it comes to things like TVs (size or style). Del had virtually no input in that (same with the home-cinema system), and was quite happy to leave that all to me.
I guess it's handy though that 90% of the time we like the same things, so arguments are rare:)
Marco.
To be fair, Sue has instigated the last two TV upgrades, so yes I was joking, but it is true that an LED telly uses about 10% of the electricity a plasma does, so it’s a win win! :)
Yup, gotta do what we can to help save the planet!;)
Marco.
Pigmy Pony
01-12-2019, 22:21
Lol... I always laugh at suff like that [if you were being serious]!:D
I guess it's handy though that 90% of the time we like the same things, so arguments are rare:)
Marco.
Del has probably learned, like the rest of us, that arguing is futile :ner:
Me and Mrs. P don't argue about buying choices and priorities, but through mutual respect we do discuss larger purchases before committing. We don't have bottomless pockets, and buying one thing usually comes at the expense of something else. I would never impose my will on her, and this works both ways:)
Ditto with us... It's one of the reasons why we've been happily married for nearly 28 years!:)
Marco.
walpurgis
02-12-2019, 09:19
I've been married 48 years. The first couple of years were OK if I recall. :lol:
walpurgis
05-12-2019, 10:59
Christmas coming up and loads of charities on telly with their begging adverts. They pick the most miserable looking actors they can find for the 'sad cases' depicted and expect us to sympathise. Doesn't work if you ask me.
Pigmy Pony
05-12-2019, 21:46
They're not all miserable looking - I don't know what the Salvation Army lady says at the end of their current advert, but the old guy sat next to her seems to find it hilarious :) I wonder if the government subsidise these ads, it would certainly be in their interests for us to give to these charities, gets them off their case.
Most CEO'S Of big charities earn more than the Prime Minister for instance NSPCC £162000 and Cancer research £240000.
You have to laugh or you'd cry.
Fortune has it I've no TV so don't see them now
Pigmy Pony
05-12-2019, 22:00
Most CEO'S Of big charities earn more than the Prime Minister for instance NSPCC £162000 and Cancer research £240000.
You have to laugh or you'd cry.
Fortune has it I've no TV so don't see them now
:eek: Really? Well I'll keep up the air ambulance and St Catherine's Hospice d/ds, but the rest can stick it up their arse, cos that just takes the piss :(
Aye it shows in their ads too. They can't be cheap. I make s point of supporting the food banks locally
Was looking for and found an article that shows how they try to squeeze cash out of folk.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3614619/RNLI-charity-overhaul-fundraising-investigation-revealed-unscrupulous-tactics.html
They say they are not doing it now that way, but... [emoji23]
Pigmy Pony
05-12-2019, 22:16
Now that sounds a lot more worthy - donations must surely all go where they're needed :)
Pigmy Pony
05-12-2019, 22:18
I'm talking about the food banks, not the Daily Mail article
Aye it shows in their ads too. They can't be cheap. I make s point of supporting the food banks locally
Yup, or give money *directly* to the needy themselves, which is why we support the missions in our church and homeless we meet personally in different situations, not to big charities, where as you say a large chunk of your donations are going to support fat cats.
Marco.
It's not that simple though, is it? (Genuine question.) Take Cancer Research - a massive charity, with massive overheads due to the scientific work they have built up to over the years. You need a good CEO at the helm, not just to raise funds, but direct the organisation where it goes with its various research projects etc. You're unlikely to find someone with the experience and competence who would do it for free, so you need to attract the right talent, and if paying them a sizeable salary in consumate with the size and operations of the charity and drives its aims and delivers its goals, is that the wrong thing to do? If you capped the CEO's salary at say a reasonable £60k, would you get a person capable of managing and driving an organisation of that size? I wouldn't think so...
It's not that simple though, is it? (Genuine question.) Take Cancer Research - a massive charity, with massive overheads due to the scientific work they have built up to over the years. You need a good CEO at the helm, not just to raise funds, but direct the organisation where it goes with its various research projects etc. You're unlikely to find someone with the experience and competence who would do it for free, so you need to attract the right talent, and if paying them a sizeable salary in consumate with the size and operations of the charity and drives its aims and delivers its goals, is that the wrong thing to do? If you capped the CEO's salary at say a reasonable £60k, would you get a person capable of managing and driving an organisation of that size? I wouldn't think so...
I don't necessarily disagree with any of that, Alex, but the problem for me is, quite simply, you don't know exactly how much of your donation is going DIRECTLY to the people who need it. Whereas, if I give, say, £30 to a missionary priest, who lives and works daily (say in Africa) with the very people who need financial support, I *know* that they'll get the £30 - same as if I give £5 to a homeless guy sleeping rough outside of our church.
And I'm not comfortable giving money to large charities simply because I just don't know how much of my donation is going to those who need it, and how much is being eaten up in, let's call it, 'admin costs', however legit and justifiable. It's the uncertainty of it all, and whether I'm largely just funding the lifestyle of some capitalist fat cat, rather than the poor and needy, which I'm concerned about. That is my point.
Marco.
Indeed - I guess the big charities are no different to big business. I do support some of them, but equally agree it is good to do the more "direct" stuff which we also do where we can.
Air pollution: Cars, wood-burning stoves and industry targeted in Wales!!:lolsign::sofa:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-50713446
Haha... But there's nothing tackling the emissions from my ARSE, which are the biggest pollutants of all!!:D
Marco.
Lawyers on the rampage...Shock, Horror, Probe.....
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-50757383
Three patients died when hundreds of lawyers attacked a hospital in Lahore during a furious dispute with doctors.
Video showed the lawyers ransacking wards at the cardiac hospital, beating up staff and smashing equipment.
As panic spread, doctors and paramedics hid, leaving patients unattended, including those in a critical state.
Lynch them all by their suit ties
walpurgis
12-12-2019, 18:16
No better than animals.
No better than animals.
worse.
Pigmy Pony
13-12-2019, 20:55
At 6pm today we got the winning ebay bid on an OLED telly. Our plan was to go and collect it on Sunday, and pay at the same time. but the seller really wants us to pay for it immediately. Are we being unreasonable in wanting to see the TV working before parting with our money? If Anita did the Paypal thing now, and we drove down to Crewe on Sunday to collect, and found that it's a pile of screen-burned crap, would it not be a right pain to get a refund?
walpurgis
13-12-2019, 21:02
No. You should be able to claim your payment back if the item is not as described or defective. You may find PayPal sit on your money for a week or two though.
At 6pm today we got the winning ebay bid on an OLED telly. Our plan was to go and collect it on Sunday, and pay at the same time. but the seller really wants us to pay for it immediately. Are we being unreasonable in wanting to see the TV working before parting with our money? If Anita did the Paypal thing now, and we drove down to Crewe on Sunday to collect, and found that it's a pile of screen-burned crap, would it not be a right pain to get a refund?
The seller cannot insist that you pay immediately, and if they do you can ignore it.
eBay policy says you have two days to pay for an auction (or BIN) item so you have plenty of time to go have a look first ... but then you will have to pay or risk getting an 'unpaid item' strike on your account. Personally if It turned out to be a bag o shite I would walk away. ;)
https://www.ebay.com/help/policies/payment-policies/unpaid-item-policy?id=4271
Beobloke
13-12-2019, 22:27
The seller is foolish. You could pay, go and collect the TV, go home and report it as not having arrived. He’ll have no proof of postage (obviously) and you’ll get your money back!
At 6pm today we got the winning ebay bid on an OLED telly. Our plan was to go and collect it on Sunday, and pay at the same time. but the seller really wants us to pay for it immediately. Are we being unreasonable in wanting to see the TV working before parting with our money? If Anita did the Paypal thing now, and we drove down to Crewe on Sunday to collect, and found that it's a pile of screen-burned crap, would it not be a right pain to get a refund?
Dunno, but I was amused to see one eBay ad for an expensive amplifier, which said 'You are welcome to have a listen to the amp, but only after you've paid for it'.
Why I think Political discussion should not be allowed on forums such as this
A recent ‘Boris big win’ thread has highlighted this issue for me. Now politics is an area in which I hold strong feelings and one upon which I try to stay informed. In the ‘Boris big win’ thread there are comments that I strongly agree with and ones I strongly disagree with (I have now deleted my only response to that thread because I felt it was hypocritical to add to it at all). The problem is that some of the comment I find so poorly informed and dogmatic that, for me, it creates a very negative view of the writer. A negative view that is now likely to influence the opinion of other, non politics related, issues they may subsequently post about. It reminds me of the, oft attributed to Dennis Thatcher, quote “why not remain silent and appear stupid than speak and leave no doubt” ;). In short, I believe that heated (and they always become heated) discussions about politics (and religion for that matter) have no place on a ‘hobby/interest’ based forum and are only likely to create unnecessary division and resentment.
Edit:
Within the ‘Boris big win’ thread Marco alludes to the pink fish media (pfm) forum and that he feels they handle political discussion well. I would disagree with that though. What they do well is to keep any sort of discussion out of the general forum areas and force it to occur in the ‘any other business’ section. However, there are people, long standing members even, who exclusively post on political issues. In fact they don’t just post on political issues, they actively promote one sided opinions in favour of a specific political agenda which they happen to support. These people literally never post about music or audio gear, their sole interest is to influence the political beliefs of that forums membership. For that reason I think this aspect is actually poorly moderated/managed on pfm.
Occasionally, AoS has had members join the forum who have turned out to be primarily interested in pushing a particular political viewpoint rather than discussing music and audio; those people have been promptly shown the door and that, in my opinion, is good moderation/management of the issue.
We should discuss only non-contentious things. Such as cables.
walpurgis
14-12-2019, 13:28
We should discuss only non-contentious things. Such as cables.
Especially mains ones.
Rather missing my point - that being that there are already enough issues relating to music and audio over which we can all ‘fall out’ without including politics and religion.
walpurgis
14-12-2019, 14:13
Don't tell me this is going to turn into a contentious thread about whether we should have contentious threads!
Probably not, I’ve made my point and won’t be contributing to this thread further.
Rather missing my point - that being that there are already enough issues relating to music and audio over which we can all ‘fall out’ without including politics and religion.
At least politics and religion actually matter, though I am able to discuss even these issues without losing my rag. What amuses me is people getting all aerated over boxes and wires.
walpurgis
14-12-2019, 15:19
Don't start on religion.
Don't start on religion.
For God's sake.
Rather missing my point - that being that there are already enough issues relating to music and audio over which we can all ‘fall out’ without including politics and religion.
That would seem to indicate that the problem lies with how people discuss topics rather than the topics themselves....
But from a pragmatic point of view I think I agree with you.
Pigmy Pony
14-12-2019, 16:48
The seller is foolish. You could pay, go and collect the TV, go home and report it as not having arrived. He’ll have no proof of postage (obviously) and you’ll get your money back!
I think the seller probably wants the money asap so he can get down to Currys or somewhere this weekend. The TV is "collection only". Anyway, he's agreed to wait till Sunday for his money, but we have to get there handy, which means setting off at 8.30 tomorrow. That's going to be quite tough, as tonight is a works Christmas 'do', and as I'm not much of a drinker I'm likely to be pretty ill tomorrow :(
Firebottle
14-12-2019, 21:09
Drink lots of water before you go to bed, you'll feel fine in the morning.
walpurgis
15-12-2019, 18:49
Faced with a tricky decision, the potential next leader of the Labour party makes an important choice!
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/diane-abbott-shoes/
Pigmy Pony
15-12-2019, 19:37
Drink lots of water before you go to bed, you'll feel fine in the morning.
Excellent advice Alan, which I totally failed to heed. The result being that I've felt like death warmed up all day. And I wasn't even out that late - when I found myself queuing outside a pub where everyone else supposedly was, in the pouring rain, I decided I'd had enough and phoned Anitacabs to come collect me.
While waiting outside Richer Sounds to be collected, I suddenly needed the bog urgently, so ran across the road to a pub, where I was told entry was 3 quid. Well I was desperate, and in my hurry to step over the 'red velvet rope' I tripped and would have gone arse over tits had the bouncer not caught me. His professional opinion was that I'd had enough, but relented when I promised to just go for a pee then come straight back out.
THREE QUID PISS!
Anyway, we got to pick up the telly, and it's a corker! Only thing is, it's 4K, and our Sky's only HD, so that's a bit of a waste. Rather like taking Usain Bolt's trainers and sticking my feet in them :(
walpurgis
16-12-2019, 09:55
Shock! Horror! Poor (not) Bernie Eccleston's daughter Tamara has £50,000,000 worth of jewellery stolen from her home.
https://www.itv.com/news/2019-12-16/gems-worth-50-million-stolen-from-heiress-tamara-ecclestones-home/
This is so divorced from reality for normal folk as to be ridiculous. To even own that much bling shows that real world values simply don't apply. In any case, why the hell did she have that much jewellery in her home! Nuts! Although, I suspect this just a drop on the ocean for that family.
southall-1998_mk2
16-12-2019, 16:05
Serves her right!
S.
Firebottle
16-12-2019, 18:25
Obscene wealth.
Pigmy Pony
16-12-2019, 18:35
Oh well, they'll just have to go out and buy some more. And maybe something for that baby - its rather curious-looking hairline is just crying out for a tiara :)
walpurgis
16-12-2019, 18:44
Well old Bernie will keel over soon and they'll get the $3,000,000,000+ that he's worth to tide them over until the insurance company coughs up! :rolleyes:
(I wonder how much he's spent on wigs, those he wears are things of wonder :))
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No one should have wealth like that or anywhere near it.
Pigmy Pony
16-12-2019, 19:26
Well old Bernie will keel over soon and they'll get the $3,000,000,000+ that he's worth to tide them over until the insurance company coughs up! :rolleyes:
(I wonder how much he's spent on wigs, those he wears are things of wonder :))
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He should lend one to that baby
Ninanina
21-12-2019, 20:32
Just going to get back into some art..
Purchased a nice French easel, oils and some lovely hog brushes ....
Not done anything arty for years so I'll be very rusty but keen to give it a go again... ;)
Pigmy Pony
27-12-2019, 20:09
Does anyone else on here sing to their pets, or is it just me? Dogs I have owned over the years would wag their tails with appreciation (I think it helps that I insert their name at certain points in the lyrics), but our cat really couldn't give a shit. I don't think she's musically minded, and usually leaves the room whenever I put a record on.
If you haven't tried it, I'd suggest giving it a go - it does relieve stress I think. But best when in the house alone, you don't want people thinking you're mental :)
No one should have wealth like that or anywhere near it.
You cannot really tell people how much wealth they should have. Its like someone telling me I should have only 400 quid when in fact I've go 800.
Actually a bit less since Christmas.
Pigmy Pony
28-12-2019, 07:20
800 quid? :eek: You kept that quiet!
But excessive wealth doesn't sit well with me - like someone owning 10 pairs of speakers and one pair of ears, when there's starving kids in the world making do with an Echo Dot :(
800 quid? :eek: You kept that quiet!
But excessive wealth doesn't sit well with me - like someone owning 10 pairs of speakers and one pair of ears, when there's starving kids in the world making do with an Echo Dot :(
I agree. All starving kids should at least be able to listen to something of the standard of a Denon mini-system with its Mission-sourced speakers. No-one should have to starve and be subjected to poor quality replay at the same time. I think that is in the UNESCO charter. Somewhere near the back.
Ninanina
28-12-2019, 18:53
you don't want people thinking you're mental :)
I don't think you're mental Steve.. bit crazy maybe ... but I like crazy... ;)
Pigmy Pony
28-12-2019, 20:37
I don't think you're mental Steve.. bit crazy maybe ... but I like crazy... ;)
That's because you a bit loco too, no? Be sure to leave your mental side at home when you go for a ride to your hilltop coffee house. And have a nice muffin with it :)
Ninanina
28-12-2019, 20:42
Maybe I'm a bit loco... hold on it's been confirmed...I've got the certificate :doh:
Pigmy Pony
28-12-2019, 21:09
Is it a genuine one? And was it delivered by a man you wouldn't want to meet down a dark alley? The lady who dropped off mine had one eye going to the shops, and the other coming back with a loaf of bread. Also there are some counterfeit stiff-cates knocking about, that only appear to be done in crayon :(
Ninanina
28-12-2019, 21:15
Is it a genuine one? And was it delivered by a man you wouldn't want to meet down a dark alley? The lady who dropped off mine had one eye going to the shops, and the other coming back with a loaf of bread. Also there are some counterfeit stiff-cates knocking about, that only appear to be done in crayon :(
Mines all printed up like... looks official to me... it was delivered by a hunchback kinda guy though.... :lol:
Pigmy Pony
28-12-2019, 21:17
Usually I've left the house by this time on a Saturday night, but this week I'm staying in and watching a film called "Split". Apparently a follow-up to "Unbreakable", which I really liked, so this one will probably be cack. Expectations, see?
Saving my brain cells for New Years Eve, which although is never a party time these days, will still wipe me out a little bit :)
Pigmy Pony
28-12-2019, 21:27
Mines all printed up like... looks official to me... it was delivered by a hunchback kinda guy though.... :lol:
Yeah, you didn't need the certificate really - we all know :)
Do you like your new avvy, daftee?:D
Marco.
Pigmy Pony
28-12-2019, 22:18
Do you like your new avvy, daftee?:D
Marco.
Quality as always :) I think they may have exceeded 98.6F over Christmas though, my festive grundies are looking a bit scorched. Maybe it's time I put some clean ones on, or at least turn them inside out
Quality as always :) I think they may have exceeded 98.6F over Christmas though, my festive grundies are looking a bit scorched. Maybe it's time I put some clean ones on, or at least turn them inside out
No worries... Did the moisture resistant panties with the scorch-proof gusset I got you for Xmas not arrive? I chose the 'extra roomy' size btw, just to be safe.
Marco.
Firebottle
29-12-2019, 07:31
Surely the thermometer is in backwards. It's usually the bulb end that has to sense the temperature.
I believe you have been given a bum steer, the fart temperature is probably a lot higher :eek:
Pigmy Pony
29-12-2019, 08:20
Surely the thermometer is in backwards. It's usually the bulb end that has to sense the temperature.
I believe you have been given a bum steer, the fart temperature is probably a lot higher :eek:
Bum steer, see what you did there :) I think you are correct Alan, the instructions were a bit hard to follow (Cyrillic lettering), and the illustration as you can see is misleading. I assumed the bulb on the end must be to keep me from 'accidentally' losing it :doh:
walpurgis
29-12-2019, 13:33
Am I the only one who finds this confusing? :scratch:
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/transgender-man-gives-birth-non-21177808
I find it more confusing to refer to a non-binary person as "they". In what way are they plural? The third person singular is either 'he', 'she' or 'it'.
Pigmy Pony
29-12-2019, 23:27
Am I the only one who finds this confusing? :scratch:
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/transgender-man-gives-birth-non-21177808
No, I think that baby will be equally baffled. Most children's first words are mummy or daddy, in this case it will probably be "what the f--k"!
I did recently see a US drama series where a certain sexually ambiguous character was always referred to as 'they'. I suppose it's the only non-gender way to refer to them in the third person apart from using 'it' which I imagine they would find offensive. Confusing times.
Pigmy Pony
30-12-2019, 17:37
Took out an old window this morning, which had newspaper providing insulation round it. I guessed the paper would be 1982, the feller I was working with guessed 1986. The loser goes for coffees at local Greenhalgh's. The year turned out to be July 1988 - can't believe I was beaten by someone who wasn't even born then.
Lots of ads for new 'F' reg cars, a Nissan Sunny could be had for £4995, and a Fiat Uno for £3695. You definitely get more car for your money these days
Pigmy Pony
30-12-2019, 17:54
Well I've passed 5,000 posts now, and no sign of me can of Irn Bru :( If Marco wanted quality rather than quantity he should have said
Ninanina
30-12-2019, 18:40
Well I've passed 5,000 posts now, and no sign of me can of Irn Bru :( If Marco wanted quality rather than quantity he should have said
Well done Steve on 5,000+ ;)
I just looked at mine and I'm 8,000 odd now... crazy... probably mostly non hifi too... :doh:
Both good totals. It's not what you post but how much rubbish you post. Ner
Ninanina
30-12-2019, 18:44
I'm ok there then Grant.... :mental:
I'm ok there then Grant.... :mental:
Especially with the running commentary of your experiences in waxing your bikini-line!
Pigmy Pony
30-12-2019, 19:00
Especially with the running commentary of your experiences in waxing your bikini-line!
Absolutely, who wants to talk about boring old hifi when minge-management is up for discussion.
Bev, you never got back to us about whether Brazilians have a noticeable effect on reflected high frequencies, and whether a good old seventies bush makes a good bass trap :) Be happy to participate in a blind listening test - I promise I won't peep :eyebrows:
Ninanina
30-12-2019, 19:30
Gosh peeps remember... I'd forgotten all about it, I've got a head like a sieve...
I like it smooth. it does indeed reflect 'high frequencies' well.. and it's sexy (to me).... however my guy prefers to have a 'bass trap'... so I alternate from smooth to not so smooth... never bushy, that's just messy...never tricky to find my 'bits'... I'll say no more ...:stalks:
"a blind listening test" would be interesting, however peeping would be mandatory...:D
Well done Steve on 5,000+ ;)
I just looked at mine and I'm 8,000 odd now... crazy... probably mostly non hifi too... :doh:
Lol - start to worry when you get near 100,000 posts (of pure pish), like me!:eek::mental::D
As for all this chat about 'fur burgers', I'm too shy and lead too sheltered a life to indulge in it:o
;)
Marco.
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