Things that annoy you beyond reason...? [Vol 3]
Discussion
1. parents that let their kids (looked like 4/5 years old) walk to school themselves without road training, had two run out in front of the car this morning. Luckily i saw them and realised they were gonna do it.
2. theres a guy at morrisons cafe that thinks it's funny to give the fry up to my 2 year old and the kids meal to me when he brings the food out, prompting my 2year old to start eating it and not wanting to give it back to me. which I don't blame him, his looked rubbish, kids macaroni fyi.
2. theres a guy at morrisons cafe that thinks it's funny to give the fry up to my 2 year old and the kids meal to me when he brings the food out, prompting my 2year old to start eating it and not wanting to give it back to me. which I don't blame him, his looked rubbish, kids macaroni fyi.
lufbramatt said:
Pedestrians that wear dark clothing and then walk along the cycle path section of the pavement at night when there's no street lighting 
I walk along a section of footpath that's designated part cycle lane and part footpath. Thing is, I have no idea which side is which. I suspect the side furthest from the traffic is the cycle lane, but the proximity of small trees alongside this section can make it hazardous. But the point is, I don't think it's marked very well (if at all) to tell me where I should walk (or where I should cycle, on the occasions that I cycle). And of course this is a section where the local cheapskates have turned off the street lighting.goldblum said:
lufbramatt said:
- the tosser one on the right side of the path, festooned with lights, reflectors and dayglo fabric!
PanzerCommander said:
lufbramatt said:
Pedestrians that wear dark clothing and then walk along the cycle path section of the pavement at night when there's no street lighting
Despite having a very bright LED headlight on the front of my bike, pretty much the only way of seeing them is spotting their silhouette in approaching car's headlights. Then apparently I'm in the wrong when I almost run them over- the one on the right side of the path, festooned with lights, reflectors and dayglo fabric!
Those types of cycle paths aren't cycle paths they are nothing more than markings to look like cycle paths so that money (EU grants) can be acquired for other things because they promote cycling by making it safer or some other contrived marketing bullsDespite having a very bright LED headlight on the front of my bike, pretty much the only way of seeing them is spotting their silhouette in approaching car's headlights. Then apparently I'm in the wrong when I almost run them over- the one on the right side of the path, festooned with lights, reflectors and dayglo fabric!
t.Personally I refuse to use them and stick to the road, at least then I don't have to deal with:
1) idiot pedestrians and being in close proximity to them
2) dog walkers - keep fido's million mile extendable leash short please so the dog can be more easily controlled.
3) slow bicycle riders - mrs miggins doing 8mph is a pain in the arse, though slow car drivers are as much a pain.
4) horse s
t - this is often left all over these "mixed use paths" I have on several occasions had to get off the bike pick it up and tiptoe around it.fatboy18 said:
CB2152 said:
"The High Definition technology of the Hotpoint oven......"
No! An oven cannot be a high definition oven, surely? It seems "High Definition" and "HD" are the new "i" when it comes to marketing. Really irritating.
You sure it means "High Definition" and not "Hot Door"? No! An oven cannot be a high definition oven, surely? It seems "High Definition" and "HD" are the new "i" when it comes to marketing. Really irritating.
JonRB said:
fatboy18 said:
CB2152 said:
"The High Definition technology of the Hotpoint oven......"
No! An oven cannot be a high definition oven, surely? It seems "High Definition" and "HD" are the new "i" when it comes to marketing. Really irritating.
You sure it means "High Definition" and not "Hot Door"? No! An oven cannot be a high definition oven, surely? It seems "High Definition" and "HD" are the new "i" when it comes to marketing. Really irritating.
Family members who can't be a*sed to see if they closed the fridge door properly. I regularly get up in the morning to find the door open about half-an-inch, and the stuff inside only moderately cold. AND the motor's had to work overtime all night, increasing the leccy bill.
It's the rubber seal - if you're a lazy bas*ard like my daughter you just push it shut, but it bounces back on the rubber so it's just a little bit open. And you don't bother to check it. Does my head in.
It's the rubber seal - if you're a lazy bas*ard like my daughter you just push it shut, but it bounces back on the rubber so it's just a little bit open. And you don't bother to check it. Does my head in.
nicanary said:
Family members who can't be a*sed to see if they closed the fridge door properly. I regularly get up in the morning to find the door open about half-an-inch, and the stuff inside only moderately cold. AND the motor's had to work overtime all night, increasing the leccy bill.
It's the rubber seal - if you're a lazy bas*ard like my daughter you just push it shut, but it bounces back on the rubber so it's just a little bit open. And you don't bother to check it. Does my head in.
It's the rubber seal - if you're a lazy bas*ard like my daughter you just push it shut, but it bounces back on the rubber so it's just a little bit open. And you don't bother to check it. Does my head in.
That'll f
king learn 'em.OpulentBob said:
nicanary said:
Family members who can't be a*sed to see if they closed the fridge door properly. I regularly get up in the morning to find the door open about half-an-inch, and the stuff inside only moderately cold. AND the motor's had to work overtime all night, increasing the leccy bill.
It's the rubber seal - if you're a lazy bas*ard like my daughter you just push it shut, but it bounces back on the rubber so it's just a little bit open. And you don't bother to check it. Does my head in.
It's the rubber seal - if you're a lazy bas*ard like my daughter you just push it shut, but it bounces back on the rubber so it's just a little bit open. And you don't bother to check it. Does my head in.
That'll f
king learn 'em.
He used rivets to fix it in place, which worked really well.
Fastchas said:
People who say 'anythink' or 'somethink' instead of ending it with a 'g'. I mean, shorten it to anythin' or somethin' but don't put another letter on!!
I refuse to listen to anything they say after hearing that come out of their mouths.
Thickies who can't say "th" : "Fink" instead of "think". Just speak properly you fI refuse to listen to anything they say after hearing that come out of their mouths.
king retard. 
Our department has one of those end of year awards things, such as best dressed, best haircut, best excuses etc. Not my type of thing but it's just silly harmless fun. Except this year our boss has had the "brilliant" idea of including categories such as best work ethic, most valuable team member, most punctual and who is best at the main job roles. Or, to put it another way, you have to vote for who you think is a better employee than you. I'm sure that will do wonders for team morale and cohesion when they get read out 
"MOT on purchase".
Buy a car from a second hand dealer. "Oh yes mate, that'll come with a fresh MOT, we'll sort out all the advisories."
A year later, put the same car in for MOT, find it needs 3 shocks, discs and pads all round, a new flexi section in the exhaust, and some bushes/balljoints.
fking cowboys. This is gonna cost me megabucks right before Christmas.
Buy a car from a second hand dealer. "Oh yes mate, that'll come with a fresh MOT, we'll sort out all the advisories."
A year later, put the same car in for MOT, find it needs 3 shocks, discs and pads all round, a new flexi section in the exhaust, and some bushes/balljoints.
f
king cowboys. This is gonna cost me megabucks right before Christmas. fatboy18 said:
JonRB said:
fatboy18 said:
CB2152 said:
"The High Definition technology of the Hotpoint oven......"
No! An oven cannot be a high definition oven, surely? It seems "High Definition" and "HD" are the new "i" when it comes to marketing. Really irritating.
You sure it means "High Definition" and not "Hot Door"? No! An oven cannot be a high definition oven, surely? It seems "High Definition" and "HD" are the new "i" when it comes to marketing. Really irritating.
It's definitely "High Definition" though, it's a TV ad and that's the first line...although I realise I may be in need of a whooosh parrot
OpulentBob said:
"MOT on purchase".
Buy a car from a second hand dealer. "Oh yes mate, that'll come with a fresh MOT, we'll sort out all the advisories."
Several times over the years I've looked at cars that were complete dogs - including one where the passenger window didn't shut properly, leaving a gap that rain could get in through and the car was sat out on the forecourt. In every case it was "we'll fix all that once you agree to buy it". Errrrr.... no. Goodbye. Buy a car from a second hand dealer. "Oh yes mate, that'll come with a fresh MOT, we'll sort out all the advisories."
I remember my poor Chimaera sitting out on a forecourt for almost a year after I sold it, with the arse hanging out of its rear window and the garage wondering why it wouldn't sell. I asked why they didn't fix it, to be told they would when someone was interested in buying it. None of my business really, as I had PXed it to them, but it was still a little heartbreaking to see it looking in such a state. Especially as it was wearing my plates for ages (despite the registration mark having been transferred to my Sagaris).
But I digress.
JonRB said:
lufbramatt said:
Pedestrians that wear dark clothing and then walk along the cycle path section of the pavement at night when there's no street lighting
Despite having a very bright LED headlight on the front of my bike, pretty much the only way of seeing them is spotting their silhouette in approaching car's headlights. Then apparently I'm in the wrong when I almost run them over- the one on the right side of the path, festooned with lights, reflectors and dayglo fabric!
In fairness, the same applies to 'Ninja cyclists'* and also to cars that fail to turn their lights on. Despite having a very bright LED headlight on the front of my bike, pretty much the only way of seeing them is spotting their silhouette in approaching car's headlights. Then apparently I'm in the wrong when I almost run them over- the one on the right side of the path, festooned with lights, reflectors and dayglo fabric!
All road users should ensure they're visible when it's dark.
(* - Ninja cyclists are cyclists who wear dark clothing, no reflective items, have no lights or reflectors on their bike, and whose bike is painted graphite or black, and who cycle at breakneck speed along pavements and cross sideroads without slowing down or, it seems, even looking)
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