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bonzo 12-07-2021 12:20 AM
Rashford. If he has the cheek to appear in the press for non football reasons again he needs to be shot.

Maidstoned Eagle 12-07-2021 12:24 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by bonzo (Post 15897834)
Rashford. If he has the cheek to appear in the press for non football reasons again he needs to be shot.
I knew there'd be a backlash against him, didn't expect to see it here. Do one you div.

Maidstoned Eagle 12-07-2021 12:25 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hedgehog (Post 15897038)
There is a small Ex-Pat community out here where I live, and for my sins I'm on their Facebook group, but never met any of them bar one who I knew from work.

Anyway, they decide to have a get together on Wednesday (which I have no intention of going to). It is being called for 6:30 in a local "pub". A few of the people are saying they cannot get there to 7 or 7:30.

Me trying to be helpful post on there that the places closes at 8:00pm and maybe they should call the proprietor and check.

For my trouble I got a curt reply from the group leader/administrator that she is well aware of the closing time and that is plenty of time!

Bunch of self righteous wankers... let them enjoy their hour of talking about nothing but how wonderful Britain is and how much they are homesick.
Ex.pata that run faceachers groups 're so up their own arses.

Stockport_Eagle 12-07-2021 12:35 AM
Fairweather England 'fans' who don't follow football for a second saying how proud they are yadda yadda yadda.

**** off mate, we lost...I'm 46 years old and have now lost 2 FA Cup Finals & a Euro final. You have no idea.

Hedgehog 12-07-2021 12:36 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Maidstoned Eagle (Post 15897858)
Ex.pata that run faceachers groups 're so up their own arses.
Certainly in this case you are correct.

Hedgehog 12-07-2021 12:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Stockport_Eagle (Post 15897892)
Fairweather England 'fans' who don't follow football for a second saying how proud they are yadda yadda yadda.

**** off mate, we lost...I'm 46 years old and have now lost 2 FA Cup Finals & a Euro final. You have no idea.
Absolutely.

Seen a few post here and there (not on this site) already about "great game", "exciting stuff", "best team won" etc., etc..

Like you, I'm not sure what I'll see first... England win a tournament of Palace's new stand gets built.

(I did see the '66 World Cup, but that was kind of the fuse that lit the fire for my football passion)

Bizarro 12-07-2021 12:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Maidstoned Eagle (Post 15897852)
I knew there'd be a backlash against him, didn't expect to see it here. Do one you div.
He's stood up all year, an Englishman to be very proud of.

bonzo 12-07-2021 01:13 AM
To be fair I'm harsh on Rash, done lots of good for the working class kids but he's a absolute wanker for that Penalty.

Reps AJ 12-07-2021 01:18 AM
Danny Baker. Millwall c*nt

Sodermalm 12-07-2021 01:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Reps AJ (Post 15898060)
Danny Baker. Millwall c*nt
Fat scruffy Millwall c*nt

ChiswickEagle 12-07-2021 01:59 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by bonzo (Post 15897834)
Rashford. If he has the cheek to appear in the press for non football reasons again he needs to be shot.
I’m surprised that you aren’t out with the toxic wankers currently trashing London at the moment. You share the same views.

Hedgehog 12-07-2021 02:26 AM
I think the casual football fan who really only come out of the woodwork to support England are showing their true colours on Facebook.

I hate to say it, but most of them (nay all of them) are women.

Their insipid and puke inducing girly comments are really annoying at this time... I'll get over it.

Little Fozzie 12-07-2021 02:45 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by bonzo (Post 15897834)
Rashford. If he has the cheek to appear in the press for non football reasons again he needs to be shot.
Yeah man missed a penalty so f*ck the poor kids they can all starve. And it will all be his fault, and definitely not the stupid c*nts voting tory every few years.

F*ck off. He, Sancho and Saka have already achieved more than you ever will, and you'll never know of or be in a situation like he was tonight. So shove your stupid f*cking opinion up your dickhead f*cking arse, you c*nt

RazorsEdge 12-07-2021 08:12 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by bonzo (Post 15897834)
Rashford. If he has the cheek to appear in the press for non football reasons again he needs to be shot.
He hit the post, couple of inches to the right it would have gone in, unlucky that is all. To blame him is wrong.

bubbs11 12-07-2021 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by bonzo (Post 15897834)
Rashford. If he has the cheek to appear in the press for non football reasons again he needs to be shot.
https://s6.gifyu.com/images/73040A15...1AF739C771.gif

Jason 12-07-2021 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by bonzo (Post 15897834)
Rashford. If he has the cheek to appear in the press for non football reasons again he needs to be shot.
Don't be silly. Yes, it was a crap penalty, but to talk about him "having the cheek to appear in the press for non football reasons" is just daft. The way he has used his profile to benefit others has been remarkable, and has made a real difference to many people.

By comparison, missing a penalty in a football match (even one as significant as this one) is really of no great consequence. I hope he continues with the excellent work he's been doing, and (in terms of playing for England at least, I can't bring myself to wish anyone well while playing for Man Utd.) comes back stronger on the pitch for the experience he has had

Reps AJ 12-07-2021 09:15 AM
I'd take Rashford getting hungry kids fed over scoring a penalty every single time

strawberry mivi 12-07-2021 09:15 AM
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art malice 12-07-2021 11:02 AM
Tom Cruise getting a Wembley ticket

Stockport_Eagle 12-07-2021 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by art malice (Post 15898573)
Tom Cruise getting a Wembley ticket
Correct. In the midst of a Pandemic, a bloke from America gets a ticket...hardly essential travel

Maz 12-07-2021 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Stockport_Eagle (Post 15898588)
Correct. In the midst of a Pandemic, a bloke from America gets a ticket...hardly essential travel
He has been in the UK for weeks.

KYLIE MINEAGLE 12-07-2021 11:24 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by art malice (Post 15898573)
Tom Cruise getting a Wembley ticket
Gets around. Was at Wimbledon on Saturday.

Stockport_Eagle 12-07-2021 11:31 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Maz (Post 15898590)
He has been in the UK for weeks.
Spreading his Hollywood variant around no doubt :rolleyes:

Pidster 12-07-2021 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Stockport_Eagle (Post 15898613)
Spreading his Hollywood variant around no doubt :rolleyes:
Scientology?

Blind_Eagle 12-07-2021 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Pidster (Post 15898651)
Scientology?
:D

Wycombe Eagle#2 12-07-2021 12:44 PM
Twitter and similar likes.

For allowing racist and truly offensive comments to be made unchallenged and allowing spread of misinformation like the video of England fans fighting other England fans trying to break through the Wembley gates and claiming it was England fans attacking Italians.

I'm shocked at the attention its getting and people believing it and spreading it onwards to the extent people are calling for England to be banned from future tournaments. And twitter have not challenged this or taken anything down allowing it to spread.

Time these platforms were taking down immediately until they sort their **** out as its causing more divde in society. Its unhealthy.

Martin H 12-07-2021 08:15 PM
The use of the word pant-wetter. Another one straight out of the playground where it was stupid in the first place. Right up there with so and so smells. Taking the intellectual high ground huh ?

WLYWLYAWYPWF 12-07-2021 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Martin H (Post 15899183)
The use of the word pant-wetter. Another one straight out of the playground where it was stupid in the first place. Right up there with so and so smells. Taking the intellectual high ground huh ?
Clearly the words of a pant wetting pussyo

Isle of Wight 12-07-2021 09:12 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by WLYWLYAWYPWF (Post 15899209)
Clearly the words of a pant wetting pussyo
He MUST have had a problem at Jnr school ;)

Martin H 12-07-2021 09:15 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by WLYWLYAWYPWF (Post 15899209)
Clearly the words of a pant wetting pussyo
And there you go…….

PeterH 12-07-2021 09:18 PM
Knicker twister....bed wetter....namby pamby mummy's boy

Pidster 12-07-2021 09:40 PM
David Baddiel.

Vince Hilaire's Afro 12-07-2021 09:47 PM
Number of things I have to do before I can finally sit down when I get in from work: 12

Number of things I remember to do before I sit down: 11

RazorsEdge 12-07-2021 10:46 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Vince Hilaire's Afro (Post 15899257)
Number of things I have to do before I can finally sit down when I get in from work: 12

Number of things I remember to do before I sit down: 11
Was number 12 to sit down?

alf 12-07-2021 11:08 PM
...and Sunday for the Mens Final.

alf 12-07-2021 11:10 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by KYLIE MINEAGLE (Post 15898604)
Gets around. Was at Wimbledon on Saturday.
.....and Sunday, for the Mens Final.

Vince Hilaire's Afro 13-07-2021 01:10 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by RazorsEdge (Post 15899379)
Was number 12 to sit down?
The words are quite clear

RazorsEdge 13-07-2021 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Vince Hilaire's Afro (Post 15899762)
The words are quite clear
Damm…..I was hoping my stupid question would annoy you…note to self..must try harder….

Maidstoned Eagle 13-07-2021 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Maz (Post 15898590)
He has been in the UK for weeks.
Yep, filming Mission Impossible 132.

TopKnot 13-07-2021 04:51 PM
Crap, budget template TV show filler, consisting of a z-list celeb or two, travelling around the country on a road trip and having hi-jinks.

Ricky Tomlinson and Ralph Little's Very Northern Road Trip. Gordon Gino and Fred's Road Trip. Bruno Tonioli's Great British Road Trip. Rosie Jones' Great British Adventure. Freddie Flintoff's Chip Van British Tour. Susan Calman's Secret Scotland. Susan Calman's Grand Days out. Susan Calman's Grand Week by the Sea. Youth Hosteling with Chris Eubank.

I know theres been a global pandemic on recently but come on. Have some fresh ideas FFS.

Martin H 13-07-2021 05:01 PM
Small vein vascular dimentia. Like many on here I am sure, we are getting all too close a view on this ******d right now as my good lady’s sister continues to deteriorate all too quickly. Horrible s****y illness makes her live through her worse nightmares as if they were real. Can’t say how awful this thing is and how distressing it is for her and of course her loved ones as she lives this stuff. Rant over, sorry, but it’s been a bad day for her.

Kestoneagle1 13-07-2021 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Maidstoned Eagle (Post 15900384)
Yep, filming Mission Impossible 132.
The rumour around this way is that he is looking to buy a place locally as his adopted daughter lives in Croydon (where else would the daughter of a multi millionaire choose?) and that he is currently renting Holwood House which is a very imposing pad https://www.kestonpark.org/history

PemboExpress 13-07-2021 06:08 PM
Has anyone mentioned Joe Wilson, the BBC Sports correspondent ?

I couldn't care how much I love football, cricket or any other sport, I really have to mute this reporter and his nuanced (all about me rather than the events) way of reporting. Drives me mad.

strawberry mivi 13-07-2021 06:47 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kestoneagle1 (Post 15901070)
The rumour around this way is that he is looking to buy a place locally as his adopted daughter lives in Croydon (where else would the daughter of a multi millionaire choose?) and that he is currently renting Holwood House which is a very imposing pad https://www.kestonpark.org/history
Am I mis-remembering that Tom Hank's offspring lives in Croydon then?

Nth Kent Eagle 13-07-2021 06:57 PM
Standing in a coffee shop with nobody else there but being kept waiting whilst the staff prepare a Uber or Deliveroo order.

Maidstoned Eagle 13-07-2021 07:05 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kestoneagle1 (Post 15901070)
The rumour around this way is that he is looking to buy a place locally as his adopted daughter lives in Croydon (where else would the daughter of a multi millionaire choose?) and that he is currently renting Holwood House which is a very imposing pad https://www.kestonpark.org/history
Shes working for Scientology in Croydon I believe.

Isle of Wight 13-07-2021 08:35 PM
England losing on pens, going back to work after a week off, then son failing driving test and the resultant nuclear aftermath.

Hedgehog 13-07-2021 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Isle of Wight (Post 15901236)
England losing on pens, going back to work after a week off, then so. Failing driving test and the resultant nuclear aftermath.
You only just taken your driving test?

(I suspect you mean your son)

Isle of Wight 13-07-2021 08:48 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hedgehog (Post 15901242)
You only just taken your driving test?

(I suspect you mean your son)
Thx bloody tiny keyboards on phones can now be added to the list

Hedgehog 13-07-2021 08:54 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Isle of Wight (Post 15901246)
Thx bloody tiny keyboards on phones can now be added to the list
:p

cupid stunt 13-07-2021 10:14 PM
Selling physical products is not the best way to make money on Amazon in 2021

KYLIE MINEAGLE 14-07-2021 12:45 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by PemboExpress (Post 15901079)
Has anyone mentioned Joe Wilson, the BBC Sports correspondent ?

I couldn't care how much I love football, cricket or any other sport, I really have to mute this reporter and his nuanced (all about me rather than the events) way of reporting. Drives me mad.
Just googled him. Got him mixed up with totally unfunny bloke on Eight out of ten cats.

PeterH 14-07-2021 02:55 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Nth Kent Eagle (Post 15901116)
Standing in a coffee shop with nobody else there but being kept waiting whilst the staff prepare a Uber or Deliveroo order.
That is right up there at many places.

I find a quick word, and if the focus of attention doesn't change than you never go back.

I admit that approach doesn't get me fed or watered in Chile. But I cn fill myself up with the glow of taking a stand.

Maidstoned Eagle 14-07-2021 07:01 AM
Do you not have a Libro de Reclamaciones system in Chile?

I find it a wonderful threat to useless staff, especially when I found out that it's an official document and copies of the complaint get a sent to the Ayuntamiento

ceeby 14-07-2021 08:49 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Maidstoned Eagle (Post 15901667)
Do you not have a Libro de Reclamaciones system in Chile?

I find it a wonderful threat to useless staff, especially when I found out that it's an official document and copies of the complaint get a sent to the Ayuntamiento
That's a wonderful weapon in Portugal too, surprisingly effective at getting bad service remedied pronto :p

Olympian2 14-07-2021 12:19 PM
Leaflet through the door from an estate agent, inviting me to a ‘free property valuation’.

Err, if I’m looking to sell my house, I’LL invite YOU IF I choose to, thank you very much….

cantspell 14-07-2021 12:55 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by TopKnot (Post 15901008)
Crap, budget template TV show filler, consisting of a z-list celeb or two, travelling around the country on a road trip and having hi-jinks.

Ricky Tomlinson and Ralph Little's Very Northern Road Trip. Gordon Gino and Fred's Road Trip. Bruno Tonioli's Great British Road Trip. Rosie Jones' Great British Adventure. Freddie Flintoff's Chip Van British Tour. Susan Calman's Secret Scotland. Susan Calman's Grand Days out. Susan Calman's Grand Week by the Sea. Youth Hosteling with Chris Eubank.

I know theres been a global pandemic on recently but come on. Have some fresh ideas FFS.
You forgot Bradley Walsh and son's roadtrip

stange555 14-07-2021 12:58 PM
Slugs and snails. Bastards.

Bipe 14-07-2021 02:35 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by stange555 (Post 15902037)
Slugs and snails. Bastards.
Do you wanna swap 'em for my ants?

stange555 14-07-2021 03:15 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bipe (Post 15902157)
Do you wanna swap 'em for my ants?
Do you ants eat everything in the garden? If not, then, yep!

Maidstoned Eagle 14-07-2021 07:03 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by stange555 (Post 15902218)
Do you ants eat everything in the garden? If not, then, yep!
Bipe's an ant? Crikey, the things I've learnt today.

TopKnot 14-07-2021 08:36 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by cantspell (Post 15902033)
You forgot Bradley Walsh and son's roadtrip
Yeah. There are way too many to list. And thats not even taking into account all the cooking based versions of these sorts of things. Keith Floyd's Great Shropshire Tour. James Martin's Doncaster Adventure. Exploring Slough with the Hairy Bikers. and such.

RazorsEdge 14-07-2021 08:45 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by cantspell (Post 15902033)
You forgot Bradley Walsh and son's roadtrip
I watched 5 mins of that, Bradley Walsh is so up his ass it is unbelievable.

TopKnot 14-07-2021 10:51 PM
Christ just saw an ad for ‘wonderful Wales with Michael Ball’. It’s endless

Bipe 14-07-2021 11:14 PM
Love Michael Ball though...like a big cuddly teddy bear. Lovely chap.

Timbo 15-07-2021 12:31 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bipe (Post 15902769)
Love Michael Ball though...like a big cuddly teddy bear. Lovely chap.
Yes, I saw him recently on one of the Saturday cooking shows and he was good family entertainment

917L 15-07-2021 06:48 PM
Wayne Riley

Sly sports commentator at the open

STFU

Maidstoned Eagle 15-07-2021 07:00 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bipe (Post 15902769)
Love Michael Ball though...like a big cuddly teddy bear. Lovely chap.
Thats what Prince Edward thought about him too......;)

Stavros 69 15-07-2021 07:11 PM
Holding the door open for people, who then don’t acknowledge you.

Vendy 15-07-2021 11:38 PM
Saying thanks to the person waiting on red the other side of temporary traffic lights

Blind_Eagle 16-07-2021 12:00 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by TopKnot (Post 15902546)
Yeah. There are way too many to list. And thats not even taking into account all the cooking based versions of these sorts of things. Keith Floyd's Great Shropshire Tour. James Martin's Doncaster Adventure. Exploring Slough with the Hairy Bikers. and such.
Floyd died around 12 years ago, I’m not sure he should even be on your list, other than to stand astride the others you mentioned.

TopKnot 16-07-2021 01:55 PM
Toasters that aren't deep enough to fit the whole (standard normal sized) slice of bread in and leave an untoasted bit at the top. Its not ******* rocket science is it? You have ONE JOB toaster.

PalaceForever 16-07-2021 02:30 PM
Ford Ranger pick up trucks being driven by people as a leisure vehicle (as oppose to a work vehicle) - they seem so oversized. A mum drops her two kids off at the local gymnastics group in one and it doesn't fit in a normal parking space and it's so big I think she could mow down a group of the kids and probably not even notice as their heads barely clear the top of the bonnet.

Stellavista 16-07-2021 02:34 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Stavros 69 (Post 15904346)
Holding the door open for people, who then don’t acknowledge you.
I always say 'You're welcome', if they don't acknowledge it.

Chillo 16-07-2021 03:15 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Stellavista (Post 15905330)
I always say 'You're welcome', if they don't acknowledge it.
:p

Stavros 69 16-07-2021 05:30 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Stellavista (Post 15905330)
I always say 'You're welcome', if they don't acknowledge it.
Me too.

My Doris was carrying a cake the other day (i wasnt allowed to carry it) and this punk just walked through the door, didnt hold it and let it slam into her.
I gave him both barrels in front of his mum who couldn't give a shit.
You do worry about society.

Hedgehog 16-07-2021 05:35 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by PalaceForever (Post 15905325)
Ford Ranger pick up trucks being driven by people as a leisure vehicle (as oppose to a work vehicle) - they seem so oversized. A mum drops her two kids off at the local gymnastics group in one and it doesn't fit in a normal parking space and it's so big I think she could mow down a group of the kids and probably not even notice as their heads barely clear the top of the bonnet.
Wow... a Ford Ranger is about the smallest pick-up truck you can buy here!

Hedgehog 16-07-2021 05:38 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Stellavista (Post 15905330)
I always say 'You're welcome', if they don't acknowledge it.
Along the same lines, when I'm riding my bike on a designated bike path and two people are riding side by side coming towards me, and make no effort to either move over or go into single file causing me to move over as we pass I usually shout (not too loud - just in case), "Thanks for letting me get out of your way!"

Walter Wort 16-07-2021 06:16 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Stellavista (Post 15905330)
I always say 'You're welcome', if they don't acknowledge it.
I prefer the Sid James riposte: "Don't mention it".

Richard 16-07-2021 09:04 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Stavros 69 (Post 15904346)
Holding the door open for people, who then don’t acknowledge you.
I'm sure I have related this story on here before, but I remember as a tender 18 year-old in my first week at university, many aeons ago, holding a door open for a girl who had the aura of a confident 2nd or 3rd year student.

"No thank you," she said, "I'm a feminist".

Since I had been brought up by my parents to always open doors for females, there followed something of a Mexican stand-off ...

RazorsEdge 17-07-2021 09:12 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by TopKnot (Post 15905289)
Toasters that aren't deep enough to fit the whole (standard normal sized) slice of bread in and leave an untoasted bit at the top. Its not ******* rocket science is it? You have ONE JOB toaster.
Try putting the bread sideways than standing up

west country boy 17-07-2021 09:23 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Richard (Post 15905921)
I'm sure I have related this story on here before, but I remember as a tender 18 year-old in my first week at university, many aeons ago, holding a door open for a girl who had the aura of a confident 2nd or 3rd year student.

"No thank you," she said, "I'm a feminist".

Since I had been brought up by my parents to always open doors for females, there followed something of a Mexican stand-off ...
That didn’t happen though, did it, not least as birds weren’t allowed in universities back in those days except as bedwarmers.

Maidstoned Eagle 17-07-2021 10:06 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by west country boy (Post 15906336)
That didn’t happen though, did it, not least as birds weren’t allowed in universities back in those days except as bedwarmers.
Why do that when they had perfectly good first year boys they could use?

art malice 17-07-2021 12:20 PM
Stig Abell’s just written a book about books he’s read and he’s just done another about books we should read next.

Next book - ones we shouldn’t read

west country boy 17-07-2021 12:40 PM
People called Stig who don't live in a dump.

Levski 17-07-2021 05:01 PM
Door to door sales under any circumstances, and particularly during a global pandemic.

Walter Wort 17-07-2021 08:08 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Richard (Post 15905921)
I'm sure I have related this story on here before, but I remember as a tender 18 year-old in my first week at university, many aeons ago, holding a door open for a girl who had the aura of a confident 2nd or 3rd year student.

"No thank you," she said, "I'm a feminist".

Since I had been brought up by my parents to always open doors for females, there followed something of a Mexican stand-off ...
I should've thought your response would have been "That's quite alright, I'm a gentleman".

WLYWLYAWYPWF 17-07-2021 08:15 PM
Ordering something urgent yesterday for next day delivery on prime and not getting an email until just now telling me that my payment method had failed. Wankers.

PeterH 17-07-2021 08:20 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Maidstoned Eagle (Post 15901667)
Do you not have a Libro de Reclamaciones system in Chile?

I find it a wonderful threat to useless staff, especially when I found out that it's an official document and copies of the complaint get a sent to the Ayuntamiento
TBF. It usually just take a bit of time for them to work it out for themselves.

My very local McDonald's now has a proper system in place with separate windows.

I might be one of that rare breed that has never ordered anything by App.

Stavros 69 17-07-2021 08:23 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Richard (Post 15905921)
I'm sure I have related this story on here before, but I remember as a tender 18 year-old in my first week at university, many aeons ago, holding a door open for a girl who had the aura of a confident 2nd or 3rd year student.

"No thank you," she said, "I'm a feminist".

Since I had been brought up by my parents to always open doors for females, there followed something of a Mexican stand-off ...
Did you marry her?

Stavros 69 17-07-2021 08:24 PM
Young dickheads who feel the need to put some stupid loud exhaust on their cars, when they can only be driven at 25mph max round here.

PeterH 17-07-2021 08:28 PM
Not an annoyance but mor of an observation, and related to the travelling around the UK theme. I have caught a couple of episodes of the travel show on BBC World. Both very interesting, one was at the Pembrokeshire coast and the other in Yorkshire starting at Scarborough ( I think). Both shows very interesting, but I was interested in the two hosts.

One was a black guy in a wheelchair and the other a young black woman. Both were more than adequate hosts, and the guy was infectiously social. But, I found it interesting that BBC seemed to be filling its quotas. They even drive around in a modern, electric version of a Hillman.

PeterH 17-07-2021 08:29 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by west country boy (Post 15906695)
People called Stig who don't live in a dump.
Is that because they won't be tramps partial to a helping hand?

congress 17-07-2021 08:45 PM
Companies who think they are so big they can screw their customers.

Samsung owe me £260, my company owe me £150as i was underpaid and to top it off Thames water who now say i owe them £640 for my water for the last 18 months.The thing is for the last twelve years with no change in circumstances it has normally been about £210 for 18 months.Last time six months ago i disputed it with them, they threatened me with a debt collection agency.

And they wonder why people get stressed.

Maz 17-07-2021 08:48 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by PeterH (Post 15907349)
Not an annoyance but mor of an observation, and related to the travelling around the UK theme. I have caught a couple of episodes of the travel show on BBC World. Both very interesting, one was at the Pembrokeshire coast and the other in Yorkshire starting at Scarborough ( I think). Both shows very interesting, but I was interested in the two hosts.

One was a black guy in a wheelchair and the other a young black woman. Both were more than adequate hosts, and the guy was infectiously social. But, I found it interesting that BBC seemed to be filling its quotas. They even drive around in a modern, electric version of a Hillman.
That's unusually narrow-minded of you, Peter.

Vendy 18-07-2021 12:10 AM
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Originally Posted by PeterH (Post 15907349)
Not an annoyance but mor of an observation, and related to the travelling around the UK theme. I have caught a couple of episodes of the travel show on BBC World. Both very interesting, one was at the Pembrokeshire coast and the other in Yorkshire starting at Scarborough ( I think). Both shows very interesting, but I was interested in the two hosts.

One was a black guy in a wheelchair and the other a young black woman. Both were more than adequate hosts, and the guy was infectiously social. But, I found it interesting that BBC seemed to be filling its quotas. They even drive around in a modern, electric version of a Hillman.
The guy in the wheelchair interviewed my daughter in the first lockdown when she was filling in for veg pickers in Kent, said he was a nice bloke, that's my claim to fame...

Timbo 18-07-2021 01:02 AM
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Originally Posted by PeterH (Post 15907349)
Not an annoyance but more of an observation, and related to the travelling around the UK theme. I have caught a couple of episodes of the travel show on BBC World. Both very interesting, one was at the Pembrokeshire coast and the other in Yorkshire starting at Scarborough ( I think). Both shows very interesting, but I was interested in the two hosts.

One was a black guy in a wheelchair and the other a young black woman. Both were more than adequate hosts, and the guy was infectiously social. But, I found it interesting that BBC seemed to be filling its quotas. They even drive around in a modern, electric version of a Hillman.
I don't know the girl but the black guy to whom you refer is very good. Are you seriously suggesting he only got this job because he helps to fill black and disabled quotas?

Peter, I know where you are truly coming from on this but unfairly took the opportunity to twist it around. Its only a couple of years since we fell out and although our ideals have changed at a different pace I hope we can nonetheless get back to proper conversation and swapping dodgy websites, as we did, some 20 years ago

KYLIE MINEAGLE 18-07-2021 01:14 AM
Agree with the above. Seen the bloke in the wheel chair,think he is pretty good. A lot better than some of the names that do travel shows. Robson Green I'm looking at you.

Little Fozzie 18-07-2021 01:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Timbo (Post 15907583)
I don't know the girl but the black guy to whom you refer is very good. Are you seriously suggesting he only got this job because he helps to fill black and disabled quotas?
Peter is being a dick, but Im not sure that this particular high horse is for you, Timbo

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Originally Posted by Timbo (Post 15767206)
Back in the day a boss could choose who to promote based on ability, now he has to promote persons from a certain demographic, including females, regardless of their ability

Timbo 18-07-2021 01:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Little Fozzie (Post 15907600)
Peter is being a dick, but Im not sure that this particular high horse is for you, Timbo
No wonder he cant quite get into your clique eh, silly mistake.

EDIT - I apologize to you LF in similar fashion to what I said to Wolfie below. The whole world has moved on in the last 20 years or so, and whilst I am well up to speed with that, such was not evident from my recent postings. Similar considerations to Hong Kong HG, Brighton and the others, although I am sure that I will still be taking you all on over the coming years


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