Why do companies like DFS at the end of October always seems to advertise offers on new sofa's with the indication that they will be delivered for Xmas?
Not only do they put pressure on themselves to 'knock out' more sofa's at a very busy time of the year (and occasionally fail - see Watchdog), but where are all those people who decide to have a living room revamp so late in the year?
Mucho Confuso ????
Can i find a good quality white t shirt?
No
Oh I can find a ridiculously expensive one with a dangly neck
Or a paper thin one akin to a yellow duster
But a good one?
That's because it's not T shirt weather 
It's winter you know 
At any time Sprouty
I think there's a gap in the market - not a decent one to be found
Saint posted:Can i find a good quality white t shirt?
No
Oh I can find a ridiculously expensive one with a dangly neck
Or a paper thin one akin to a yellow duster
But a good one?
I bought 2 x 3 packs of v neck white and black t-shirts from Next about 10 years ago. I kid you not, they still look great and have kept their shape and overall colour. I am so impressed I wish I had bought more, I bet they don't do them anymore.
Enthusiastic Contrafibularities posted:Saint posted:Can i find a good quality white t shirt?
No
Oh I can find a ridiculously expensive one with a dangly neck
Or a paper thin one akin to a yellow duster
But a good one?
I bought 2 x 3 packs of v neck white and black t-shirts from Next about 10 years ago. I kid you not, they still look great and have kept their shape and overall colour. I am so impressed I wish I had bought more, I bet they don't do them anymore.
Helpful is your middle name 
Saint posted:Enthusiastic Contrafibularities posted:Saint posted:Can i find a good quality white t shirt?
No
Oh I can find a ridiculously expensive one with a dangly neck
Or a paper thin one akin to a yellow duster
But a good one?
I bought 2 x 3 packs of v neck white and black t-shirts from Next about 10 years ago. I kid you not, they still look great and have kept their shape and overall colour. I am so impressed I wish I had bought more, I bet they don't do them anymore.
Helpful is your middle name
It's actually Marion, but I'll go with helpful.
velvet donkey posted:M&S used to be stalwarts but don't look like it any more. At ÂĢ6 they look like something you'd use to sieve your bramble jelly.
Middlesbrough school has been given "Sanctuary" status cos it 'harbours' students from many different countries.
Bloody hell 
Saint posted:Middlesbrough school has been given "Sanctuary" status cos it 'harbours' students from many different countries.
Bloody hell
I have never heard that phrase before. It sort of feels like it could be as rubbish educationally as they like but are immune from going into special measures.
John Bishop on Jonathon Ross - again
Surprise they have the same agent - hmmmm
Saint posted:John Bishop on Jonathon Ross - again
Surprise they have the same agent - hmmmm
Not a fan of Bishop. I think he seems to have dropped "comedy" for presenting.
Saint posted:John Bishop on Jonathon Ross - again
Surprise they have the same agent - hmmmm
Not a fan of Bishop. I think he seems to have dropped "comedy" for presenting.
Possibly the whole ploy
New shoes - that time period where you are having to break them in and it hurts.
Enthusiastic Contrafibularities posted:
New shoes - that time period where you are having to break them in and it hurts.
I'm victim too at the minute 
Has to be Xmas. I bloody hate how we barely get into August and they start stocking the shelves. I hate that Xmas is now overshadowing Halloween and Bonfire Night and like me all those with birthdays in November can't enjoy it because everywhere has Xmas decor up and food themes and drink themes. There should be a law to say that Xmas can go onto full tilt from Dec 1st. 24 days should be enough for anyone. Before anyone says bah-humbug, don't as its not justified, can't be justifed and an insult to everyones intelligence. Finally, take off those rise tinted glasses when it come to the Xmas adverts, they are just not that good. At least John Lewis decided not to take the micky out of those with very little this year and instead produce a CGI heavy piece of throwaway tat.
Enthusiastic Contrafibularities posted:
Has to be Xmas. I bloody hate how we barely get into August and they start stocking the shelves. I hate that Xmas is now overshadowing Halloween and Bonfire Night and like me all those with birthdays in November can't enjoy it because everywhere has Xmas decor up and food themes and drink themes. There should be a law to say that Xmas can go onto full tilt from Dec 1st. 24 days should be enough for anyone. Before anyone says bah-humbug, don't as its not justified, can't be justifed and an insult to everyones intelligence. Finally, take off those rise tinted glasses when it come to the Xmas adverts, they are just not that good. At least John Lewis decided not to take the micky out of those with very little this year and instead produce a CGI heavy piece of throwaway tat.
Wow ...that's quite some rant EC 
Bossa Nova Baz posted:Enthusiastic Contrafibularities posted:
Has to be Xmas. I bloody hate how we barely get into August and they start stocking the shelves. I hate that Xmas is now overshadowing Halloween and Bonfire Night and like me all those with birthdays in November can't enjoy it because everywhere has Xmas decor up and food themes and drink themes. There should be a law to say that Xmas can go onto full tilt from Dec 1st. 24 days should be enough for anyone. Before anyone says bah-humbug, don't as its not justified, can't be justifed and an insult to everyones intelligence. Finally, take off those rise tinted glasses when it come to the Xmas adverts, they are just not that good. At least John Lewis decided not to take the micky out of those with very little this year and instead produce a CGI heavy piece of throwaway tat.
Wow ...that's quite some rant EC
He's a good ranter
Muggle net
Now I love Harry Potter but Muggle net takes things to ridiculous extremes.
Discussing everything the tiniest detail - to the point of spoiling the fun.
There - take that Muggle net.
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Currently reading "Let them eat cake toff's guide to peasantry for the idle rich" by Marion Tourette
Saint posted:Muggle net
Now I love Harry Potter but Muggle net takes things to ridiculous extremes.
Discussing everything the tiniest detail - to the point of spoiling the fun.
There - take that Muggle net.
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Currently reading "Let them eat cake toff's guide to peasantry for the idle rich" by Marion Tourette
I've never read ....or watched Harry Potter Renton , but I'll take your word for it ...hope that helps 
You (points to Baz) should be ashamed - it's part of our folklore (almost)
Now get thee to BlockBusters Netflix pronto!!
How do you know if you don't give it a try?
hardly modern but very annoying
- see wot I did there -
Enthusiastic Contrafibularities posted:
Has to be Xmas. I bloody hate how we barely get into August and they start stocking the shelves. I hate that Xmas is now overshadowing Halloween and Bonfire Night and like me all those with birthdays in November can't enjoy it because everywhere has Xmas decor up and food themes and drink themes. There should be a law to say that Xmas can go onto full tilt from Dec 1st. 24 days should be enough for anyone. Before anyone says bah-humbug, don't as its not justified, can't be justifed and an insult to everyones intelligence. Finally, take off those rise tinted glasses when it come to the Xmas adverts, they are just not that good. At least John Lewis decided not to take the micky out of those with very little this year and instead produce a CGI heavy piece of throwaway tat.
oooh... someone's a little huffy pants today
Kaffs posted:Enthusiastic Contrafibularities posted:
Has to be Xmas. I bloody hate how we barely get into August and they start stocking the shelves. I hate that Xmas is now overshadowing Halloween and Bonfire Night and like me all those with birthdays in November can't enjoy it because everywhere has Xmas decor up and food themes and drink themes. There should be a law to say that Xmas can go onto full tilt from Dec 1st. 24 days should be enough for anyone. Before anyone says bah-humbug, don't as its not justified, can't be justifed and an insult to everyones intelligence. Finally, take off those rise tinted glasses when it come to the Xmas adverts, they are just not that good. At least John Lewis decided not to take the micky out of those with very little this year and instead produce a CGI heavy piece of throwaway tat.
oooh... someone's a little huffy pants today
Hormones 
Moonie posted:Saint posted:
- see wot I did there -
You spelt 'wot' wrong?
My attempt at being street n cool n down wif da kidz 
THE BBC - or someone has chosen its "Women of influence 2016"
Here we go
Ieshia Evans
The plug : New York nurse whose image of calm, dignified defiance during the Baton Rouge protests became an icon of the Black Lives Matter movement.
The reality : She stood in the way whilst holding onto her mobile ... by her own admission.
"It's important for our black men to know their Queens are standing up for them".
Yep she really said that
It gets worse . . .
Cat Hulbert : Broke gambling's glass ceiling, first mastering blackjack, then becoming one of the world's top poker players.
Yep she's influencing people to gamble
And finally (I could go on)
Zulaikha Patel - wait for it . . .
The young South African girl who became a symbol of the fight against the policy in a high school that forced black girls to straighten their hair.
brilliant
Not to mention the 80yr old cheerleader ... I kid you not
