Saint posted:Dunno if I can accept that one Sproutish
I love the smell and the tradition of a garden fire
Hold On !!!
I did not realise this thread was being moderated by the Saintly one! 
Goddam public transport, everything that could go wrong went wrong today. Ticket machines were bust so I had to go somewhere else to charge my card, doing so means I missed my bus that meant that the 15 min wait for the next actually made me 1 hour later into work !!!!
Enthusiastic Contrafibularities posted:
Goddam public transport, everything that could go wrong went wrong today. Ticket machines were bust so I had to go somewhere else to charge my card, doing so means I missed my bus that meant that the 15 min wait for the next actually made me 1 hour later into work !!!!
Ere! Don't talk to me about public transport! 
Sprout posted:Enthusiastic Contrafibularities posted:
Goddam public transport, everything that could go wrong went wrong today. Ticket machines were bust so I had to go somewhere else to charge my card, doing so means I missed my bus that meant that the 15 min wait for the next actually made me 1 hour later into work !!!!
Ere! Don't talk to me about public transport!
This is the ideal space to vent one's frustration with the worlds worst public transport system.
People trying to run you over with trolleys in supermarkets.....three times it happened to me today because of not looking where they're going I made them know my situation 
Sprout posted:People trying to run you over with trolleys in supermarkets.....three times it happened to me today because of not looking where they're going
I agree And people standing in the middle of aisles chatting , and who don't even move when they can see people trying to get past
Baz posted:Sprout posted:People trying to run you over with trolleys in supermarkets.....three times it happened to me today because of not looking where they're going
I agree
Don't wind me up Bazzy, at this time o night
Sprout posted:Baz posted:Sprout posted:People trying to run you over with trolleys in supermarkets.....three times it happened to me today because of not looking where they're going
I agree
Don't wind me up Bazzy, at this time o night
I know what I want, and can't get there for those who don't!
I tell you, I'm a total exterminator where shopping's concerned.....I really don't like it!
Too long quotings in freds on here
I will cut ye down to size
Enthusiastic Contrafibularities posted:
Goddam public transport, everything that could go wrong went wrong today. Ticket machines were bust so I had to go somewhere else to charge my card, doing so means I missed my bus that meant that the 15 min wait for the next actually made me 1 hour later into work !!!!
Using public transport gives you another view on the world
On every other level its hideous
Saint posted:Enthusiastic Contrafibularities posted:
Goddam public transport, everything that could go wrong went wrong today. Ticket machines were bust so I had to go somewhere else to charge my card, doing so means I missed my bus that meant that the 15 min wait for the next actually made me 1 hour later into work !!!!
Using public transport gives you another view on the world
On every other level its hideous
Yep, so spare a thought for those of us that have to use it
Saint posted:Enthusiastic Contrafibularities posted:
Goddam public transport, everything that could go wrong went wrong today. Ticket machines were bust so I had to go somewhere else to charge my card, doing so means I missed my bus that meant that the 15 min wait for the next actually made me 1 hour later into work !!!!
Using public transport gives you another view on the world
On every other level its hideous
The things I have seen and heard on pubic transport you would not believe. What makes me the most surprised is people who sit behind you then have a detailed conversation about subjects you would not normally discuss in open.!
Have just discovered ...
If you're under 65 yrs old you can claim Mobility Allowance to help with travel costs.
If you make a new claim AFTER the age of 65 - you get ... NOTHING !!!
So my Dad who can barely walk can have NO HELP in funding his travel needs due to his age ... and age alone.
People who live in small houses but choose large print wall paper.
You don't have a big house - accept it
HELEN SKELTON interviewed recently
What advice would you give to a child?
She said
To a boy - make sure your wife always stacks the dishwasher 
Talk about ruining 100yrs of struggle for equality
Poor Emily Davison
Saint posted:Have just discovered ...
If you're under 65 yrs old you can claim Mobility Allowance to help with travel costs.
If you make a new claim AFTER the age of 65 - you get ... NOTHING !!!
So my Dad who can barely walk can have NO HELP in funding his travel needs due to his age ... and age alone.
I know how you feel Renton ....Mr B has mobility problems too , and has never been able to claim for anything !! Anyway , hope your dad and mum are a bit better now ....or at least as well as can be expected 
Guess what?
It's hard to believe - my sister has had stomach and intestine problems for years - it defo runs in the family - most have issues.
My sister had the SAME operation as my Mum and Dad today - she now has a colostomy bag.
Unbelievable
Saint posted:Guess what?
It's hard to believe - my sister has had stomach and intestine problems for years - it defo runs in the family - most have issues.
My sister had the SAME operation as my Mum and Dad today - she now has a colostomy bag.
Unbelievable
Flippin eck!
I know Sprout it's scary.
My Mum came from a family of fifteen - yep fifteen.
There are 4 remaining - ALL her brothers and sisters died of cancer.
Several of them had colostomy operations - most died of bowel cancer.
Saint posted:I know Sprout it's scary.
My Mum came from a family of fifteen - yep fifteen.
There are 4 remaining - ALL her brothers and sisters died of cancer.
Several of them had colostomy operations - most died of bowel cancer.
Jeepers! I thought it was bad my dad coming with a mixture of eight brothers and sisters
And several of my cousins have colostomies too
Wish I was making this up
It makes you wonder if there's a common denominator?
All comes from my Mum's side - just bad genes I think
My aunt lives in Wales and has diverticulitis and was talking to a specialist about it.
They wanted to study our family as its so common but everyone had to be willing to take part in MRI scans ect ... but not everyone was willing.
Worrying for the future too
Turning on the TV to watch Holby when there's footie on Any other time I like footie but not when I was looking forward to drama 
Estate Agent!
Used Rightmove to contact and ask an estate agent a few questions about a property. Nothing, not a single piece of communication. Usually when you hand out your email address and phone number you are bombarded with crap.
So I called them direct. Asked the question, the woman said she would get back the same day, if not her colleague would the next. Nothing on both days. If I were the vendor I would be mightily peed off at their lack of commitment to selling a ÂĢ255K property.
Estate agents.....money for old rope It's a pity you couldn't do it yourself
Sprout posted:Estate agents.....money for old rope
Yes, unfortunately I can only get the answers from the vendor and they are only contactable through the evil estate agent.
Dear "Sage Gateshead" get your head out your arse - you're on in 'Gateshead'
TBF it's a better venue than anything across the water!
I agree Joe - it's very pleasant indeed.
However it's a little like someone with a title requesting you use it in every conversation.
For example,
"I may be playing Gateshead but it's Sir Elton John to you - every time"
Saint posted:I agree Joe - it's very pleasant indeed.
However it's a little like someone with a title requesting you use it in every conversation.
For example,
"I may be playing Gateshead but it's Sir Elton John to you - every time"
Pomposity and Gateshead just don't work - unless you're talking about me, aherm. 
Though i'm 90% Jesmond at heart 