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Stavros 69 06-01-2021 11:28 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Selhurst Celtic (Post 15580324)
I'll divorce her and repent on my death-bed. Or convert to protestantism just before I draw my last breath - that way at least there will be one less hun in the world.
Ah the old repent get out clause

El Aguila 06-01-2021 11:33 PM
It’s all right, I’ve cancelled Selhurst Celtic out by marrying a fenian.

Selhurst Celtic 06-01-2021 11:34 PM
You rotter.

What religion are your kids? (If you don't mind me asking)

little al 06-01-2021 11:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Stavros 69 (Post 15580336)
Ah the old repent get out clause
Works for the nonce priests.

El Aguila 07-01-2021 12:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Selhurst Celtic (Post 15580344)
You rotter.

What religion are your kids? (If you don't mind me asking)
We are not in fact practicants of our respective sects, but my youngest did once attend a communion by mistake and accepted the snack they hand out. So I guess he’s one of yours.

west country boy 07-01-2021 12:15 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by El Aguila (Post 15580404)
We are not in fact practicants of our respective sects, but my youngest did once attend a communion by mistake and accepted the snack they hand out. So I guess he’s one of yours.
Priests offer a variety of “snacks”, or so I have heard. I was too ugly an altar boy to ever find out if it were true.

Hedgehog 07-01-2021 05:25 AM
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Originally Posted by BERT'S HEAD (Post 15580222)
He should do, he helped put man on the moon.
Yes, especially impressive as I was only 13 at the time...

Although we did refer to Newcastle Brown Ale as Moon Juice in later years, and I did my bit trying to see if you drank enough of it you did go to the moon!

Hedgehog 07-01-2021 05:27 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Selhurst Celtic (Post 15580124)
I'm in a mixed marriage. My wife is a protestant.
I too am in a mixed marriage. My wife is almost human! :rolleyes:

She's Jewish actually... so in seriousness is a mixed marriage.

Pidster 07-01-2021 08:00 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by west country boy (Post 15580418)
Priests offer a variety of “snacks”, or so I have heard.
The soggy body of Christ?

PIE "N" MASH 07-01-2021 08:45 AM
Hot grips giving up on the bike,kin cold as well this morning :wallbash:

ozzieEagle 07-01-2021 08:49 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hedgehog (Post 15580560)
I too am in a mixed marriage. My wife is almost human! :rolleyes:

She's Jewish actually... so in seriousness is a mixed marriage.

Ouch, did the op hurt?

Stavros 69 07-01-2021 09:17 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by west country boy (Post 15580418)
Priests offer a variety of “snacks”, or so I have heard. I was too ugly an altar boy to ever find out if it were true.
You’ve prob come full circle and are pretty enough to be a priest now.

El Aguila 07-01-2021 09:34 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by west country boy (Post 15580418)
Priests offer a variety of “snacks”, or so I have heard. I was too ugly an altar boy to ever find out if it were true.
I find that hard to believe. You come across as rather beautiful, on here.

Richard 07-01-2021 09:47 AM
There's a lot of flirting with WCB going on at the moment.

Strange times.

adrenalin john 07-01-2021 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Richard (Post 15580747)
There's a lot of flirting with WCB going on at the moment.

Strange times.
Some may be imagining WCB as an altar boy in soft focus, but I agree it's hard, Dick.

KYLIE MINEAGLE 07-01-2021 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by adrenalin john (Post 15580757)
Some may be imagining WCB as an altar boy in soft focus, but I agree it's hard, Dick.
Good job you put a comma in there.

strawberry mivi 07-01-2021 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by KYLIE MINEAGLE (Post 15580789)
Good job you put a comma in there.
Is it an Oxford comma?
Just read about them for the first time today so curious.

El Aguila 07-01-2021 12:42 PM
No, it's not.

Stellavista 07-01-2021 01:29 PM
As an attendee of posh school, I think we can take EA's word on this.

Isle of Wight 07-01-2021 01:39 PM
When you ask a question on amazon and people respond with " I dont know" or "I dont use it for that" WHY FKING ANSWER THEN ?????

the digger 07-01-2021 01:43 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hedgehog (Post 15580560)
I too am in a mixed marriage. My wife is almost human! :rolleyes:

She's Jewish actually... so in seriousness is a mixed marriage.
Happy Hanukkah

spike 07-01-2021 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by strawberry mivi (Post 15580890)
Is it an Oxford comma?
Just read about them for the first time today so curious.
No, an Oxford comma always appears between the second-to-last item in a list and "and"; what you have above is a pair of commas enclosing a non-defining clause.
Interestingly, the University of Oxford style guide says not to use an Oxford comma unless it is to prevent confusion.

Chillo 07-01-2021 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Isle of Wight (Post 15581060)
When you ask a question on amazon and people respond with " I dont know" or "I dont use it for that" WHY FKING ANSWER THEN ?????
Yes, I've always wondered why they respond in that way. :confused:

Chillo 07-01-2021 03:07 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by spike (Post 15581182)
No, an Oxford comma always appears between the second-to-last item in a list and "and"; what you have above is a pair of commas enclosing a non-defining clause.
Interestingly, the University of Oxford style guide says not to use an Oxford comma unless it is to prevent confusion.
Confusion? On the BBS? Never! :D

stamford triumph 07-01-2021 03:09 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hedgehog (Post 15580560)
I too am in a mixed marriage. My wife is almost human! :rolleyes:

She's Jewish actually... so in seriousness is a mixed marriage.
I’m the other way round, I married a genital. At least I think that’s what us Jews call it.

Hedgehog 07-01-2021 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by the digger (Post 15581068)
Happy Hanukkah
And a Merry Christmas to you.... :rolleyes:

chateauferret 07-01-2021 06:34 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by spike (Post 15581182)
No, an Oxford comma always appears between the second-to-last item in a list and "and"; what you have above is a pair of commas enclosing a non-defining clause.
Interestingly, the University of Oxford style guide says not to use an Oxford comma unless it is to prevent confusion.
I think you only use the comma there if an item in the list is complex, and you have to use it if that item itself is a list or similar combination including"and" again.

"The three kings brought gold, frankincense and myrrh".

"The three kings brought gold, frankincense, and milk and honey".

"The three kings brought gold, frankincense and milk, and honey".

Oldtown Eagle 07-01-2021 07:47 PM
"The three kings brought gold, frankincense and myrrh".

I have always used this for example, but seems that Word 365 flags it as an error.

Selhurst Celtic 07-01-2021 08:03 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by stamford triumph (Post 15581199)
I’m the other way round, I married a genital. At least I think that’s what us Jews call it.
Your milkshake brings all the goys to the yard?

stamford triumph 07-01-2021 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Selhurst Celtic (Post 15581661)
Your milkshake brings all the goys to the yard?
:eek::D

palacemetros 07-01-2021 10:28 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hedgehog (Post 15579047)
I got a Fitbit Tracker Watch for Christmas (Previously posted being annoyed at it).

First bike ride I did with it, I stopped at one point and took a look at the screens to see what it was showing and pressed some buttons. When I got home, apparently I had paused the tracking with my button pushing so only recorded half a ride.

Second bike ride, when I stopped half was through I took a look and saw that it was still waiting to be started. Again only recorded the second half of my ride after getting it started.

Today, I drove 50+ miles to a trail to ride my bike, and when I was about to start the ride I looked at my wrist and no watch! I had left it on a shelf in the bathroom!

Not getting a lot of credits for my exercising so far!
:D

palacemetros 07-01-2021 10:32 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Isle of Wight (Post 15581060)
When you ask a question on amazon and people respond with " I dont know" or "I dont use it for that" WHY FKING ANSWER THEN ?????
I don't know why people do that.

PeterH 07-01-2021 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Isle of Wight (Post 15581060)
When you ask a question on amazon and people respond with " I dont know" or "I dont use it for that" WHY FKING ANSWER THEN ?????
I am intrigued by what the question would be to prompt an answer like..'I don't use it for that'.

Sex and the City had an episode where a conveniently shaped massager ( or somesuch) was being used for a different purpose..

Mad Max 07-01-2021 10:37 PM
When I had my Honda Shadow (1100cc v twin) my fitbit used to record the miles as if I were Jogging lol.I now have a Samsung Frontier and it`s awesome.

Anyway,back to what annoys me,bloody soda and tonic bottles.I`m sure the shelf stackers shake them deliberately because they all seem to explode when I open them.

thereichstuff 08-01-2021 09:51 AM
Andi ******* Peters.

Brett 08-01-2021 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Oldtown Eagle (Post 15581644)
"The three kings brought gold, frankincense and myrrh".

I have always used this for example, but seems that Word 365 flags it as an error.
Bill Gates now conspiring against the English language, innit?

PALACEWU 08-01-2021 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 15581808)
Anyway,back to what annoys me,bloody soda and tonic bottles.I`m sure the shelf stackers shake them deliberately because they all seem to explode when I open them.
Super bubbly drinks prefer to be opened cold, stick em in the fridge, treat yourself.

little al 08-01-2021 11:46 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by thereichstuff (Post 15582032)
Andi ******* Peters.
Nice bloke irl.

LN1 08-01-2021 12:06 PM
Something called Ellis and John (?) that keeps popping up on Radio 5. I thought i tuned to Cbeebies by mistake?

west country boy 08-01-2021 12:20 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by thereichstuff (Post 15582032)
Andi ******* Peters.
I think Mat ov used to refer to people of his ilk as Dale Winston. (I may be doing Mat a cruel disservice but I’m he wouldn’t care less.)

Kevin T 08-01-2021 12:21 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Isle of Wight (Post 15581060)
When you ask a question on amazon and people respond with " I dont know" or "I dont use it for that" WHY FKING ANSWER THEN ?????
I have one particular 'friend' on Facebook who whenever I post something about a film I've watched or a band I like, will always reply with 'I've never heard of it / them'

TopKnot 08-01-2021 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Chillo (Post 15581192)
Yes, I've always wondered why they respond in that way. :confused:
It’s because, if someone asks a question about a product on the website, and you have previously bought that product, you get an email saying something along the lines of ‘a customer has asked a question about a product you bought - ‘does it come with batteries?’ - are you able to answer this? Click here to reply’

A Wooden Fish On Wheels 08-01-2021 02:53 PM
The way that an injection has suddenly become a 'jab'. It's like being bombarded by Sun headlines even though it's the Prime Minister being shown on the BBC.

Richard 08-01-2021 03:17 PM
It's always been a jab.

Stavros 69 08-01-2021 03:52 PM
People who try stop me on my daily exercise for a "chat".

Sick Bucket 08-01-2021 04:21 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kevin T (Post 15582236)
I have one particular 'friend' on Facebook who whenever I post something about a film I've watched or a band I like, will always reply with 'I've never heard of it / them'
Are you a real film and music lover/snob? If so maybe you're getting on his tits.

Might be his way of showing his annoyance.

:)

Olympian2 08-01-2021 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by LN1 (Post 15582207)
Something called Ellis and John (?) that keeps popping up on Radio 5. I thought i tuned to Cbeebies by mistake?
Pair of idiots. I can't stand 'em. :p

Maz 08-01-2021 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Stavros 69 (Post 15582512)
People who try stop me on my daily exercise for a "chat".
It must be because you are so approachable.

chateauferret 08-01-2021 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Richard (Post 15582469)
It's always been a jab.
Round here it's a jag. And a stinging nettle is a jaggy nettle, for some reason.

little al 08-01-2021 05:36 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by west country boy (Post 15582235)
I think Mat ov used to refer to people of his ilk as Dale Winston. (I may be doing Mat a cruel disservice but I’m he wouldn’t care less.)
There are two people from the BBS who have called me everyday from the BBS since Sarah died, Mat is one. He gets a bad rep on here , but he is a good bloke irl.

Maz 08-01-2021 05:44 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by little al (Post 15582641)
There are two people from the BBS who have called me everyday from the BBS since Sarah died, Mat is one. He gets a bad rep on here , but he is a good bloke irl.
That's my memory of him too, from various drinks.


Hard to square that with some of his posts, but anyhoo he seems happy enough in the other place.

Worksop Palace 08-01-2021 05:58 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by LN1 (Post 15582207)
Something called Ellis and John (?) that keeps popping up on Radio 5. I thought i tuned to Cbeebies by mistake?
A pair of absolute twats. So unfunny its painfuI. I think, iirc, they won some sort of competition to get the gig. I could be wrong.

Either way, they are complete spaff

And don't get me started on Nihal what's his face. Sychophantic arsewipe

ExiledStirling 08-01-2021 06:06 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Worksop Palace (Post 15582681)
A pair of absolute twats. So unfunny its painfuI. I think, iirc, they won some sort of competition to get the gig. I could be wrong.

Either way, they are complete spaff

And don't get me started on Nihal what's his face. Sychophantic arsewipe
I ain't keen on the giggling duo but the Nihal chap is beyond awful.. A massive arsehole. How the **** he is on 5live is beyond me.

Worksop Palace 08-01-2021 06:08 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by ExiledStirling (Post 15582695)
I ain't keen on the giggling duo but the Nihal chap is beyond awful.. A massive arsehole. How the **** he is on 5live is beyond me.
That's the BBC for you. Love some dumbed down sycophancy that lot

ExiledStirling 08-01-2021 06:14 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Worksop Palace (Post 15582697)
That's the BBC for you. Love some dumbed down sycophancy that lot
They are going for the younger listener I think on 5live... The woman who is on on a Sunday morning is irritating as well.

I think sycoohancy is the modern way so it could mark us as old to not embrace it 😁

Worksop Palace 08-01-2021 06:16 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by ExiledStirling (Post 15582703)
They are going for the younger listener I think on 5live... The woman who is on on a Sunday morning is irritating as well.

I think sycoohancy is the modern way so it could mark us as old to not embrace it 😁
We are old.

Well, you are

ExiledStirling 08-01-2021 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Worksop Palace (Post 15582704)
We are old.

Well, you are
Still in my fifties. Just.

Worksop Palace 08-01-2021 06:25 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by ExiledStirling (Post 15582705)
Still in my fifties. Just.
:supergrin:

Its only a number







Its a f'kin big one though

Chillo 08-01-2021 06:52 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by TopKnot (Post 15582237)
It’s because, if someone asks a question about a product on the website, and you have previously bought that product, you get an email saying something along the lines of ‘a customer has asked a question about a product you bought - ‘does it come with batteries?’ - are you able to answer this? Click here to reply’
Yes, I get loads of those, but unless I feel really strongly one way or another, I wouldn't bother reply.

It's why others would that is the issue!:confused:

Chillo 08-01-2021 06:55 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by ExiledStirling (Post 15582703)
They are going for the younger listener I think on 5live... The woman who is on on a Sunday morning is irritating as well.
Do yourself a favour and listen to The Archers instead. :moo:

PeterH 08-01-2021 06:58 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by ExiledStirling (Post 15582703)

I think sycoohancy is the modern way so it could mark us as old to not embrace it 😁
Indeed. I think it cost me my job not being part of the arselicking programme.

ExiledStirling 08-01-2021 06:58 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chillo (Post 15582748)
Do yourself a favour and listen to The Archers instead. :moo:
:D

PeterH 08-01-2021 07:00 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by little al (Post 15582641)
There are two people from the BBS who have called me everyday from the BBS since Sarah died, Mat is one. He gets a bad rep on here , but he is a good bloke irl.
Indeed.

El Aguila 08-01-2021 07:17 PM
He's the original tart with a heart of gold.

Maz 08-01-2021 07:24 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by El Aguila (Post 15582779)
He's the original tart with a heart of gold.
Hmmm. Not if the tart has black berries in it.

Terrace Bickle 08-01-2021 07:34 PM
The fashion industry in general /'fashionistas' /vloggers with scarily big eyebrows constantly polluting the news.

I view the BBS using Tapatalk and the ads are usually for clothing. Fine when it was JDs bikini adverts, but WTF is this:-

https://www.glamood.com/embroidery-s...gn=lowerfunnel

Prince Phillip 08-01-2021 07:46 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Terrace Bickle (Post 15582799)
The fashion industry in general /'fashionistas' /vloggers with scarily big eyebrows constantly polluting the news.

I view the BBS using Tapatalk and the ads are usually for clothing. Fine when it was JDs bikini adverts, but WTF is this:-

https://www.glamood.com/embroidery-s...gn=lowerfunnel
75% reduction suggests sales need a little boost!

Terrace Bickle 08-01-2021 08:00 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Prince Phillip (Post 15582816)
75% reduction suggests sales need a little boost!
I think I can see why! [emoji16]

I know I'm completely out of touch as I near 50, but what is it? It looks like something I would make if forced to use a sewing machine!

Hedgehog 08-01-2021 08:12 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Terrace Bickle (Post 15582864)
I think I can see why! [emoji16]

I know I'm completely out of touch as I near 50, but what is it? It looks like something I would make if forced to use a sewing machine!
Looks more like what I would wear if I was homeless and found a piece of old carpet to wrap around me to keep me warm (ignoring the fact I'm not a woman).

Stellavista 09-01-2021 07:04 PM
Why the f*ck would I want to know how many steps you've done today?

KYLIE MINEAGLE 10-01-2021 12:04 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chillo (Post 15582748)
Do yourself a favour and listen to The Archers instead. :moo:
Lost touch with the Archers since living here. Is Walter Gabriel still going,me old pal me old beauty, and is Dan still on the farm ?:confused::supergrin::supergrin:

Worksop Palace 10-01-2021 12:10 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Stellavista (Post 15585603)
Why the f*ck would I want to know how many steps you've done today?
14,762

Hedgehog 10-01-2021 12:50 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Worksop Palace (Post 15585967)
14,762
687

Mostly to the kitchen and/or the bathroom and back.

ozzieEagle 10-01-2021 01:18 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hedgehog (Post 15586054)
687

Mostly to the kitchen and/or the bathroom and back.

What you doing in the Kitchen, haven't you got a wife for that? :D Could have halved those steps.

Hedgehog 10-01-2021 01:21 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by ozzieEagle (Post 15586083)
What you doing in the Kitchen, haven't you got a wife for that? :D Could have halved those steps.
I must get some adult diapers... I could get it down to single figures!

A Wooden Fish On Wheels 10-01-2021 07:50 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hedgehog (Post 15586087)
diapers
Triggered.

Worksop Palace 10-01-2021 10:22 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hedgehog (Post 15586054)
687

Mostly to the kitchen and/or the bathroom and back.
Are you unwell H?

Hedgehog 10-01-2021 06:20 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Worksop Palace (Post 15586235)
Are you unwell H?
I'm fine I think... just having a lazy day.

Hedgehog 10-01-2021 09:57 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hedgehog (Post 15579047)
I got a Fitbit Tracker Watch for Christmas (Previously posted being annoyed at it).

First bike ride I did with it, I stopped at one point and took a look at the screens to see what it was showing and pressed some buttons. When I got home, apparently I had paused the tracking with my button pushing so only recorded half a ride.

Second bike ride, when I stopped half was through I took a look and saw that it was still waiting to be started. Again only recorded the second half of my ride after getting it started.

Today, I drove 50+ miles to a trail to ride my bike, and when I was about to start the ride I looked at my wrist and no watch! I had left it on a shelf in the bathroom!

Not getting a lot of credits for my exercising so far!
4th attempt today.

All systems go. Everything looked good, GPS connected, hit the start icon, next screen appeared showing ride time etc.. I get to my stop point for a drink break, and take a look at the Fitbit. There is a message on the screen* that the GPS disconnected.

Get home and check it out. It did record heart rate and calories burnt, but no map or miles traveled.

I have to admit that I'm very close to returning the damn thing. I definitely would have already if it wasn't a gift.

* I should add that the screen is almost impossible to read in daylight, and definitely impossible with sunglasses on.

Reps AJ 10-01-2021 10:19 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by PeterH (Post 15582749)
Indeed. I think it cost me my job not being part of the arselicking programme.
Must be hard to swallow

PeterH 10-01-2021 10:22 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Reps AJ (Post 15587605)
Must be hard to swallow
If it had been a male boss, I wouldn't have done that either.

CT_Palace 11-01-2021 02:43 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hedgehog (Post 15587509)
4th attempt today.

All systems go. Everything looked good, GPS connected, hit the start icon, next screen appeared showing ride time etc.. I get to my stop point for a drink break, and take a look at the Fitbit. There is a message on the screen* that the GPS disconnected.

Get home and check it out. It did record heart rate and calories burnt, but no map or miles traveled.

I have to admit that I'm very close to returning the damn thing. I definitely would have already if it wasn't a gift.

* I should add that the screen is almost impossible to read in daylight, and definitely impossible with sunglasses on.
Gift or not I think I would have given up by now.

Hedgehog 11-01-2021 03:23 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by CT_Palace (Post 15587863)
Gift or not I think I would have given up by now.
Close... I have a few more weeks left before the return date limit.

I never thought I would say this, but I'm looking at the Apple Watch. Circa $150 more expensive, but reviews are very good when it comes to cycling, and does a lot more with a better interface. It maybe a case of you get what you pay for.

I'm also looking at the top of the line (circa $500) for my wife as it would monitor her heart condition (real time ECG's and AFib alerts). I'm going to get her to ask her cardiologist this week what his opinion is.

Can you tell I'm lock-down bored!

Stellavista 11-01-2021 05:21 PM
Allegra Stratton. She's only been in post for about 5 minutes, but she already annoys me.

Reps AJ 11-01-2021 06:08 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Stellavista (Post 15588632)
Allegra Stratton. She's only been in post for about 5 minutes, but she already annoys me.
Is she the PM's next spokesperson, because he can't even be arsed to do that bit?

Reps AJ 11-01-2021 06:09 PM
The expectation that I instantly understand how to use any piece of software or hardware ever invented.

bubbs11 12-01-2021 08:08 AM
This!

https://s2.gifyu.com/images/169C45FA...1117BC9.md.jpg


Shopping experience at the moment is get it done as quickly as possible and get the hell out of there, so mindlessly scanned through all my shopping and forgot to get an assistant to take off the security protective case on my razors. Didn’t set the security alarm off either???

Can’t take it back as 1) I can’t be bothered and 2) I’ve no receipt so will probably think I’ve nicked it. I’ve tried to break it open but for the life of me, I just can’t. So before I take a hammer to it, anyone got any ideas?

BERT'S HEAD 12-01-2021 08:14 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by bubbs11 (Post 15589319)
This!

https://s2.gifyu.com/images/169C45FA...1117BC9.md.jpg


Shopping experience at the moment is get it done as quickly as possible and get the hell out of there, so mindlessly scanned through all my shopping and forgot to get an assistant to take off the security protective case on my razors. Didn’t set the security alarm off either???

Can’t take it back as 1) I can’t be bothered and 2) I’ve no receipt so will probably think I’ve nicked it. I’ve tried to break it open but for the life of me, I just can’t. So before I take a hammer to it, anyone got any ideas?
PM me, I'm in for 50.

LN1 12-01-2021 08:19 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by bubbs11 (Post 15589319)
This!

https://s2.gifyu.com/images/169C45FA...1117BC9.md.jpg

I’ve tried to break it open but for the life of me, I just can’t. So before I take a hammer to it, anyone got any ideas?
Hit it with a bottle of aftershave. I've heard sometimes Brut force works?

Mad Max 12-01-2021 03:41 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hedgehog (Post 15587509)
4th attempt today.

All systems go. Everything looked good, GPS connected, hit the start icon, next screen appeared showing ride time etc.. I get to my stop point for a drink break, and take a look at the Fitbit. There is a message on the screen* that the GPS disconnected.

Get home and check it out. It did record heart rate and calories burnt, but no map or miles traveled.

I have to admit that I'm very close to returning the damn thing. I definitely would have already if it wasn't a gift.

* I should add that the screen is almost impossible to read in daylight, and definitely impossible with sunglasses on.
Have you tried linking it to your phone,sync etc.This is where the samsung Galaxy is so superior to others,big bright screen with multiple faces to choose or download your own.

Mad Max 12-01-2021 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by bubbs11 (Post 15589319)
This!

https://s2.gifyu.com/images/169C45FA...1117BC9.md.jpg


Shopping experience at the moment is get it done as quickly as possible and get the hell out of there, so mindlessly scanned through all my shopping and forgot to get an assistant to take off the security protective case on my razors. Didn’t set the security alarm off either???

Can’t take it back as 1) I can’t be bothered and 2) I’ve no receipt so will probably think I’ve nicked it. I’ve tried to break it open but for the life of me, I just can’t. So before I take a hammer to it, anyone got any ideas?
Did exactly that with a bottle of Vodka,didn`t set the alarm off either.In the end I used a hacksaw but I`ve since been told proper shoplifters work magic with a magnet.

transformerman 12-01-2021 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by BERT'S HEAD (Post 15589320)
PM me, I'm in for 50.
And me . Cost a bleedin fortune when you top and tail every other day ..

PALACEWU 12-01-2021 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by transformerman (Post 15589921)
And me . Cost a bleedin fortune when you top and tail every other day ..
Do you not get someone else to do your nuts+gooch?

redsox 12-01-2021 06:48 PM
What ever happened to our good old "streakers" Haven't seen a good one for years. Cmon girls. No guys please!

Mad Max 12-01-2021 07:04 PM
Ok so we`ve all been here (Lidl in my case).You`re trying to work out which checkout is running fastest.You pick one then it all goes to shit.The 3 you didn`t pick are running as sweet as a nut.My till,the two people in front are not separate but actually together and unloading enough food to feed half of England.With about 9 items to go woman packer cuts her finger on the edge of an egg box.All hell breaks loose as Lidl staff run about looking for a plaster then to cap it all off 3 items from the end checkout girl decides the Oranges look dodgy and another member of staff is dispatched to find a replacement.:wallbash::wallbash:

Hedgehog 12-01-2021 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by bubbs11 (Post 15589319)
This!

https://s2.gifyu.com/images/169C45FA...1117BC9.md.jpg


Shopping experience at the moment is get it done as quickly as possible and get the hell out of there, so mindlessly scanned through all my shopping and forgot to get an assistant to take off the security protective case on my razors. Didn’t set the security alarm off either???

Can’t take it back as 1) I can’t be bothered and 2) I’ve no receipt so will probably think I’ve nicked it. I’ve tried to break it open but for the life of me, I just can’t. So before I take a hammer to it, anyone got any ideas?
I'm always annoyed that these are actually put in security cases like this anyway. I went to get some replacement heads for my sonic toothbrush recently, and had to get assistance to unlock them from a security cabinet.

It's a funny old world we live in these days...

Hedgehog 12-01-2021 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 15589748)
Have you tried linking it to your phone,sync etc.This is where the samsung Galaxy is so superior to others,big bright screen with multiple faces to choose or download your own.
In regard to the in-built GPS, there is an option to use your phone's GPS, and/or a combination of in-built and phone when needed.

Seems a bit of a cheek as they sell the Fitbit as having in-built GPS then it doesn't perform and relies on your phone. Also they let you know that using the GPS diminishes battery life.

I sync to my phone, but begrudge letting my phone do all the work... what's the point of the Fitbit if my phone can pretty much do it all less the heart rate and sleep recording features.

big bad John 12-01-2021 09:27 PM
In the new century the powers to be have done everything they can to demean the F.A Cup. Once the greatest cup competition in the world it's now being turned into more of a farce with the double draw (4th and 5th) yesterday. Why? I assume it is covid related. I'm not for one minute underestimating the virus, but how does it prevent a couple of codgers picking balls out of a hat? One of the highlights of the season as a youngster was getting the early edition of the Evening Standard and saying a quick prayer before turning to the back and seeing the draw. Or hanging out at the school gate at dinner break hoping one of the dads would have a transistor handy.

Pidster 13-01-2021 07:37 AM
The current ASDA television campaign.

JJ 13-01-2021 07:59 AM
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Originally Posted by big bad John (Post 15590132)
In the new century the powers to be have done everything they can to demean the F.A Cup. Once the greatest cup competition in the world it's now being turned into more of a farce with the double draw (4th and 5th) yesterday.
I don't disagree, but the level of apathy on the BBS towards the FA Cup from a reasonable proportion of people pre-match on the Wolves thread suggests it's not just the powers-that-be who have that attitude. Perhaps that would have changed had we progressed a bit further in it... Personally I think Palace winning the FA Cup would, in the words of Phil Oakey, be one of "the things that dreams are made of." :sob:


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