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General Things That Annoy You thread - part 2
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Going back down the binmen route. 4.30 AM this morning, Teachers pet on his way to work decides to pull every single bin out into an orderly fashion making as much noise as possible so when they come back with the lorry the bins are all neatly lined up.
I thought it was a supermarket delivery he was making that much noise at every single house.
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O-Randy-Hunt said:Going back down the binmen route. 4.30 AM this morning, Teachers pet on his way to work decides to pull every single bin out into an orderly fashion making as much noise as possible so when they come back with the lorry the bins are all neatly lined up.
I thought it was a supermarket delivery he was making that much noise at every single house.
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@Arsenetatters possibly quicker just to say pretty much everything about Newport Pagnell services ?
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Turns out this was a group of three after all as suspected.MartinCAFC said:Making a journey on a National Express coach, paid a little extra to book a window seat in the hope of having a bit of space around me for what will be a good 7+ hours.
Had another look at the seating map and now found somebody has booked the aisle seat next to me yet the row behind both our seats are available still along with the odd other seat dotted about in the first 5 rows which are the only ones you can book.
My conclusion is that this person must be travelling in a group of at least 3 people who have also booked the other two seats in my row just so they can all sit together. Like really? do you need to sit directly next to each other across aisle seats for 7+ hours which will make the journey far more uncomfortable next to someone when they could have a two seater behind me to themself or likewise in the row directly behind the other two people they are likely travelling with. All just to sit in aisle seats next to each other.
And if it's a lone traveller who likes to be social they'll be disappointed when my headphones are on asap.
As luck would have it the coach broke down so had to get on a replacement and sit where you could/wanted.
A group of three joined and were still determined to sit together so one of them ended up sitting next to another solo traveller, yet there were seats towards the back of the coach they could have taken to sit together instead they just take the first three together they see regardless of the other solo traveller probably wanting a bit of room to spread out.
They then reclined there seats and slept all the way from Heathrow to Bristol.2 -
God forbid people travelling together wanting to sit together. And then having the audacity to sleep for a couple of hours!MartinCAFC said:
Turns out this was a group of three after all as suspected.MartinCAFC said:Making a journey on a National Express coach, paid a little extra to book a window seat in the hope of having a bit of space around me for what will be a good 7+ hours.
Had another look at the seating map and now found somebody has booked the aisle seat next to me yet the row behind both our seats are available still along with the odd other seat dotted about in the first 5 rows which are the only ones you can book.
My conclusion is that this person must be travelling in a group of at least 3 people who have also booked the other two seats in my row just so they can all sit together. Like really? do you need to sit directly next to each other across aisle seats for 7+ hours which will make the journey far more uncomfortable next to someone when they could have a two seater behind me to themself or likewise in the row directly behind the other two people they are likely travelling with. All just to sit in aisle seats next to each other.
And if it's a lone traveller who likes to be social they'll be disappointed when my headphones are on asap.
As luck would have it the coach broke down so had to get on a replacement and sit where you could/wanted.
A group of three joined and were still determined to sit together so one of them ended up sitting next to another solo traveller, yet there were seats towards the back of the coach they could have taken to sit together instead they just take the first three together they see regardless of the other solo traveller probably wanting a bit of room to spread out.
They then reclined there seats and slept all the way from Heathrow to Bristol.
it should be obvious to them that they should split up so that a person they don’t know and won’t know about can possibly have an empty seat next to them.2 -
I think he needs to buy himself a car, although theres a risk that someone one day will ask for a lift, perhaps a motorbike would be preferable.SporadicAddick said:
God forbid people travelling together wanting to sit together. And then having the audacity to sleep for a couple of hours!MartinCAFC said:
Turns out this was a group of three after all as suspected.MartinCAFC said:Making a journey on a National Express coach, paid a little extra to book a window seat in the hope of having a bit of space around me for what will be a good 7+ hours.
Had another look at the seating map and now found somebody has booked the aisle seat next to me yet the row behind both our seats are available still along with the odd other seat dotted about in the first 5 rows which are the only ones you can book.
My conclusion is that this person must be travelling in a group of at least 3 people who have also booked the other two seats in my row just so they can all sit together. Like really? do you need to sit directly next to each other across aisle seats for 7+ hours which will make the journey far more uncomfortable next to someone when they could have a two seater behind me to themself or likewise in the row directly behind the other two people they are likely travelling with. All just to sit in aisle seats next to each other.
And if it's a lone traveller who likes to be social they'll be disappointed when my headphones are on asap.
As luck would have it the coach broke down so had to get on a replacement and sit where you could/wanted.
A group of three joined and were still determined to sit together so one of them ended up sitting next to another solo traveller, yet there were seats towards the back of the coach they could have taken to sit together instead they just take the first three together they see regardless of the other solo traveller probably wanting a bit of room to spread out.
They then reclined there seats and slept all the way from Heathrow to Bristol.
it should be obvious to them that they should split up so that a person they don’t know and won’t know about can possibly have an empty seat next to them.0 -
There is a god.MartinCAFC said:
Turns out this was a group of three after all as suspected.MartinCAFC said:Making a journey on a National Express coach, paid a little extra to book a window seat in the hope of having a bit of space around me for what will be a good 7+ hours.
Had another look at the seating map and now found somebody has booked the aisle seat next to me yet the row behind both our seats are available still along with the odd other seat dotted about in the first 5 rows which are the only ones you can book.
My conclusion is that this person must be travelling in a group of at least 3 people who have also booked the other two seats in my row just so they can all sit together. Like really? do you need to sit directly next to each other across aisle seats for 7+ hours which will make the journey far more uncomfortable next to someone when they could have a two seater behind me to themself or likewise in the row directly behind the other two people they are likely travelling with. All just to sit in aisle seats next to each other.
And if it's a lone traveller who likes to be social they'll be disappointed when my headphones are on asap.
As luck would have it the coach broke down so had to get on a replacement and sit where you could/wanted.
A group of three joined and were still determined to sit together so one of them ended up sitting next to another solo traveller, yet there were seats towards the back of the coach they could have taken to sit together instead they just take the first three together they see regardless of the other solo traveller probably wanting a bit of room to spread out.
They then reclined their seats and slept all the way from Heathrow to Bristol.0 -
If you wanted space you should have booked the aisle seat1
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Change the story then get annoyed about what you just made up. Very 2025 SA...SporadicAddick said:
God forbid people travelling together wanting to sit together. And then having the audacity to sleep for a couple of hours!MartinCAFC said:
Turns out this was a group of three after all as suspected.MartinCAFC said:Making a journey on a National Express coach, paid a little extra to book a window seat in the hope of having a bit of space around me for what will be a good 7+ hours.
Had another look at the seating map and now found somebody has booked the aisle seat next to me yet the row behind both our seats are available still along with the odd other seat dotted about in the first 5 rows which are the only ones you can book.
My conclusion is that this person must be travelling in a group of at least 3 people who have also booked the other two seats in my row just so they can all sit together. Like really? do you need to sit directly next to each other across aisle seats for 7+ hours which will make the journey far more uncomfortable next to someone when they could have a two seater behind me to themself or likewise in the row directly behind the other two people they are likely travelling with. All just to sit in aisle seats next to each other.
And if it's a lone traveller who likes to be social they'll be disappointed when my headphones are on asap.
As luck would have it the coach broke down so had to get on a replacement and sit where you could/wanted.
A group of three joined and were still determined to sit together so one of them ended up sitting next to another solo traveller, yet there were seats towards the back of the coach they could have taken to sit together instead they just take the first three together they see regardless of the other solo traveller probably wanting a bit of room to spread out.
They then reclined there seats and slept all the way from Heathrow to Bristol.
it should be obvious to them that they should split up so that a person they don’t know and won’t know about can possibly have an empty seat next to them.
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"Footballers have been warned against using the phrase ‘come on lads’ which is now deemed offensive. Berks and Bucks Football Association has compiled and published an inclusive language guide which aims to help foster ‘a more welcoming environment’."
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Been planning a Car Camping / Photography trip to the Lake District this coming weekend, ever since around February time.
Of course its going to be pissing it down the whole time, so don't know whether to postpone or not. Partly because I don't want to have driven 12-hours for nothing, especially if its too wet to use the Camera... But know if I do postpone, its going to be glorious sunshine up there!!
Few more days to make a final decision... But still bloody annoying...0 -
It looks like it will be windy on Saturday so there might be some interesting skies. Maybe some rainbows too?ForeverAddickted said:British Weather
Been planning a Car Camping / Photography trip to the Lake District this coming weekend, ever since around February time.
Of course its going to be pissing it down the whole time, so don't know whether to postpone or not. Partly because I don't want to have driven 12-hours for nothing, especially if its too wet to use the Camera... But know if I do postpone, its going to be glorious sunshine up there!!
Few more days to make a final decision... But still bloody annoying...
Checking some forecasts - for example Keswick looks better than Windermere?
Surely it can't rain all weekend....?
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Cheers... Keswick and Ambleside were the two areas I was thinking of heading to, so might just be a case where I'll re-think my original plans - Saturday looks a bit of a washout, whereas Sunday starts / ends badly, so if one day improves enough for it not to rain the entire time, then I'll probably risk it... Worst case I can travel the hour back down to Preston on SaturdayWSA said:
It looks like it will be windy on Saturday so there might be some interesting skies. Maybe some rainbows too?ForeverAddickted said:British Weather
Been planning a Car Camping / Photography trip to the Lake District this coming weekend, ever since around February time.
Of course its going to be pissing it down the whole time, so don't know whether to postpone or not. Partly because I don't want to have driven 12-hours for nothing, especially if its too wet to use the Camera... But know if I do postpone, its going to be glorious sunshine up there!!
Few more days to make a final decision... But still bloody annoying...
Checking some forecasts - for example Keswick looks better than Windermere?
Surely it can't rain all weekend....?
I wish you luck - stunning scenery.
Wettest part of the country apparently... So no surprise.0 -
What’s the offensive bit? Surely not ‘lads’?Macronate said:"Footballers have been warned against using the phrase ‘come on lads’ which is now deemed offensive. Berks and Bucks Football Association has compiled and published an inclusive language guide which aims to help foster ‘a more welcoming environment’."
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Both lovely towns and some cracking pubs dotted about. Dress for the weather and you'll get some very atmospheric shots even if it's grey.ForeverAddickted said:
Cheers... Keswick and Ambleside were the two areas I was thinking of heading to, so might just be a case where I'll re-think my original plans - Saturday looks a bit of a washout, whereas Sunday starts / ends badly, so if one day improves enough for it not to rain the entire time, then I'll probably risk it... Worst case I can travel the hour back down to Preston on SaturdayWSA said:
It looks like it will be windy on Saturday so there might be some interesting skies. Maybe some rainbows too?ForeverAddickted said:British Weather
Been planning a Car Camping / Photography trip to the Lake District this coming weekend, ever since around February time.
Of course its going to be pissing it down the whole time, so don't know whether to postpone or not. Partly because I don't want to have driven 12-hours for nothing, especially if its too wet to use the Camera... But know if I do postpone, its going to be glorious sunshine up there!!
Few more days to make a final decision... But still bloody annoying...
Checking some forecasts - for example Keswick looks better than Windermere?
Surely it can't rain all weekend....?
I wish you luck - stunning scenery.
Wettest part of the country apparently... So no surprise.
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Could 100% not do that here.Arsenetatters said:
What’s the offensive bit? Surely not ‘lads’?Macronate said:"Footballers have been warned against using the phrase ‘come on lads’ which is now deemed offensive. Berks and Bucks Football Association has compiled and published an inclusive language guide which aims to help foster ‘a more welcoming environment’."
Give me strength.
Everyone calls everyone lads, no matter how you identify yourself 🥸2 -
You should say "come on team", as that's gender neutral.Arsenetatters said:
What’s the offensive bit? Surely not ‘lads’?Macronate said:"Footballers have been warned against using the phrase ‘come on lads’ which is now deemed offensive. Berks and Bucks Football Association has compiled and published an inclusive language guide which aims to help foster ‘a more welcoming environment’."
Give me strength.
You can read the whole blurb here:-
https://www.calameo.com/esports-media/read/001230235eb0db2b619c3?authid=qZgiqSx7drVj
In fairness, there are some phrases they refer to changing in here which is probably appropriate - I don't think this is one of them...
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Seriously, some people just need to grow a pair of bo**ocksArsenetatters said:
What’s the offensive bit? Surely not ‘lads’?Macronate said:"Footballers have been warned against using the phrase ‘come on lads’ which is now deemed offensive. Berks and Bucks Football Association has compiled and published an inclusive language guide which aims to help foster ‘a more welcoming environment’."
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There's nothing offensive about it and Berks & Bucks FA haven't said that it is offensive. They are simply discouraging it in favour of a gender-neutral alternative. But it's not been reported like that by those sections of the press who prefer to stir up hatred and division.Arsenetatters said:
What’s the offensive bit? Surely not ‘lads’?Macronate said:"Footballers have been warned against using the phrase ‘come on lads’ which is now deemed offensive. Berks and Bucks Football Association has compiled and published an inclusive language guide which aims to help foster ‘a more welcoming environment’."
Give me strength.
https://www.calameo.com/esports-media/read/001230235eb0db2b619c3?authid=qZgiqSx7drVj
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Mine were removed as part of our wedding vows as was my opinion! 😉CaptainRobbo said:
Seriously, some people just need to grow a pair of bo**ocksArsenetatters said:
What’s the offensive bit? Surely not ‘lads’?Macronate said:"Footballers have been warned against using the phrase ‘come on lads’ which is now deemed offensive. Berks and Bucks Football Association has compiled and published an inclusive language guide which aims to help foster ‘a more welcoming environment’."
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I hang mine outside the house when I get home at night and then reattach 'em before heading to work in the morning.T_C_E said:
Mine were removed as part of our wedding vows as was my opinion! 😉CaptainRobbo said:
Seriously, some people just need to grow a pair of bo**ocksArsenetatters said:
What’s the offensive bit? Surely not ‘lads’?Macronate said:"Footballers have been warned against using the phrase ‘come on lads’ which is now deemed offensive. Berks and Bucks Football Association has compiled and published an inclusive language guide which aims to help foster ‘a more welcoming environment’."
Give me strength.
At least we're allowed an opinion on here.4 -
My wife occasionally lets me take mine out of the jar where she keeps them under the sink!T_C_E said:
Mine were removed as part of our wedding vows as was my opinion! 😉CaptainRobbo said:
Seriously, some people just need to grow a pair of bo**ocksArsenetatters said:
What’s the offensive bit? Surely not ‘lads’?Macronate said:"Footballers have been warned against using the phrase ‘come on lads’ which is now deemed offensive. Berks and Bucks Football Association has compiled and published an inclusive language guide which aims to help foster ‘a more welcoming environment’."
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People who drive with their front fog lamps on. They don't really aluminate the road anymore than a cars headlamps, so why bother switching them on?0
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They look coolcharltonkeston said:People who drive with their front fog lamps on. They don't really aluminate the road anymore than a cars headlamps, so why bother switching them on?2 -
On a 2009 peugeot 205 with twin pipe exhaust1
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You need fellas need to put your foot down, and remind them that you're the man of the house, and remind them where they truly belong!! (Thank god my wife is at work, so can't look over my shoulder writing this!!)Stuart_the_Red said:
My wife occasionally lets me take mine out of the jar where she keeps them under the sink!T_C_E said:
Mine were removed as part of our wedding vows as was my opinion! 😉CaptainRobbo said:
Seriously, some people just need to grow a pair of bo**ocksArsenetatters said:
What’s the offensive bit? Surely not ‘lads’?Macronate said:"Footballers have been warned against using the phrase ‘come on lads’ which is now deemed offensive. Berks and Bucks Football Association has compiled and published an inclusive language guide which aims to help foster ‘a more welcoming environment’."
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In his father of the bride speech my brother advised his son-in-law of two little words that save a lot of arguments and bad feeling. "Yes Dear".2
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Good to see some of you men knowing your place 4
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Corrected to make your post more gender neutral 🫡 must do better.ME14addick said:Good to see some of you theys and thems men knowing your place5 -
FFS, don't call us lads whatever you do.O-Randy-Hunt said:
Corrected to make your post more gender neutral 🫡 must do better.ME14addick said:Good to see some of you theys and thems men knowing your place
Don't need 4 police cars at your door at 3am 🚔5
