And we're going on holiday next weekend so don;t have the spare cash at the minute ...bollox!
quote:Originally posted by FGG Aka Crocodile Rock:
And we're going on holiday next weekend so don;t have the spare cash at the minute ...bollox!
i think it's in october.....my 2 have tickets....but it was selling quite fast....not sure how many dates they're doing......
they got them last week....i left a post for you somewhere to tell you about it cos i was sure it was you who likes them.....and i didn't know if you knew they were going there
hollibobs are good though....going anywhere nice???
i just read my last sentence....'going anywhere nice?'....what a daft question....as if you'd think...'oh that place looks shite....lets go there'....... 
Text is best 
I just looked on the 02 site...theres two dates there and they're doing wembley too...
I shall speak to the husband when he gets up.
We;re going to Cornwall...Hayle...we got to the same place every year (for about 6 years) cos we love it there1
I shall speak to the husband when he gets up.
We;re going to Cornwall...Hayle...we got to the same place every year (for about 6 years) cos we love it there1
quote:Originally posted by Penelope Pitstop:
I hate those "are you the home owner" calls!
They never say who the hell they are but just launch into their spiel,while you're trying to figure out what they want. cheeky sods.
I get at least 6 calls a week and am sick of them. You'd think that after telling them to F off and slamming the phone down on them umpteen times they'd get the message that I'M NOT INTERESTED!
but apart from that i love getting calls from friends and family... cept when i'm the middle of making dinner or having a shower or watching the Apprentice.
They are the easiest cold callers to get rid of, I just lie and say we rent, they can't hang up quick enough!
I also hate the "if you could replace anything in the house for free, what would you get done?" Again, I say, well we rent and they say ok, and hang up
I got caller display on my home phone the second it came out, well over 10 years ago, I let the ansaphone take the call more often than not.
I agree with the rant, the phone is so demanding ANSWER ME NOW DAMMIT, DROP EVERYTHING YOU ARE DOING AND COME AND ANSWER ME. Grrr.
The second I posted that, my mobile rang 
quote:Originally posted by Penelope Pitstop:
I hate those "are you the home owner" calls!
They never say who the hell they are but just launch into their spiel,while you're trying to figure out what they want. cheeky sods.
I get at least 6 calls a week and am sick of them. You'd think that after telling them to F off and slamming the phone down on them umpteen times they'd get the message that I'M NOT INTERESTED!
I deal with them in numerous ways....
1)No...I'm a squatter...the owners are in the Bahamas and I'm dossing here til they get back.
2)Oh, I think you need to speak to my fluffykins, he has the money, I have the boobs (said in best girlie giggley voice).
3)No, I don't own this home, you need to talk to my pimp....
4)If I wanted the *insert product here* that you are selling, don't you think I'd already have it? (maybe with the odd sweary word if they are refusing to hear me!)
5) I know you're only trying to make a living here, but I'm trying to get it on with my husband, so will you please **** off so I can..
I have loads of responses depending on my mood! I love the ones where it's for a product that is only suitable for a house (gardening/driveways etc) I let them waffle on, thinking they have almost got a sale...then I tell them I can't wait to see the transformation they'll make to my 4th floor flat! (even though I live in a house!!)
I am sooooooo sad...but hey...they want to phone me up at their expense!!!
I can't bear it when people phone up and start small talk when you know that they've phoned up for something else. "Just ask me what you want to know and then let's get off here" is what I long to say.
Hate cold callers - always very rude to them, don't give direct answers, or pretend I can't hear what they are saying so they have to say it all again lol
We never had a phone in the house when I was small and I only really started using one when I was about 17/18 so I think that has something to do with it.
Don't understand these people who constantly have a mobile clamped to their ear as they walk down the street, either.
Hate cold callers - always very rude to them, don't give direct answers, or pretend I can't hear what they are saying so they have to say it all again lol
We never had a phone in the house when I was small and I only really started using one when I was about 17/18 so I think that has something to do with it.
Don't understand these people who constantly have a mobile clamped to their ear as they walk down the street, either.
quote:Originally posted by FGG Aka Crocodile Rock:
I just looked on the 02 site...theres two dates there and they're doing wembley too...
I shall speak to the husband when he gets up.
We;re going to Cornwall...Hayle...we got to the same place every year (for about 6 years) cos we love it there1
cornwall is nice.......been down there a few times...we always seem to end up in polperro or looe though.......
oooooo good luck twisting hubby's arm.......hope you get tickets.......
quote:Originally posted by Moomin:
Don't understand these people who constantly have a mobile clamped to their ear as they walk down the street, either.
They are having an affair and can't talk in the house
quote:Originally posted by MrsB:quote:Originally posted by Penelope Pitstop:
I hate those "are you the home owner" calls!
They never say who the hell they are but just launch into their spiel,while you're trying to figure out what they want. cheeky sods.
I get at least 6 calls a week and am sick of them. You'd think that after telling them to F off and slamming the phone down on them umpteen times they'd get the message that I'M NOT INTERESTED!
I deal with them in numerous ways....
1)No...I'm a squatter...the owners are in the Bahamas and I'm dossing here til they get back.
2)Oh, I think you need to speak to my fluffykins, he has the money, I have the boobs (said in best girlie giggley voice).
3)No, I don't own this home, you need to talk to my pimp....
4)If I wanted the *insert product here* that you are selling, don't you think I'd already have it? (maybe with the odd sweary word if they are refusing to hear me!)
5) I know you're only trying to make a living here, but I'm trying to get it on with my husband, so will you please **** off so I can..
I have loads of responses depending on my mood! I love the ones where it's for a product that is only suitable for a house (gardening/driveways etc) I let them waffle on, thinking they have almost got a sale...then I tell them I can't wait to see the transformation they'll make to my 4th floor flat! (even though I live in a house!!)
I am sooooooo sad...but hey...they want to phone me up at their expense!!!
Ha Ha - those answers are brilliant Mrs B - I must try some of those!!
i love that mrs b.....i'm going to try them.......
my mate gave me the idea of just leaving the phone on the side......so they waffle to no one........and blowing a whistle down the phone......
my mate gave me the idea of just leaving the phone on the side......so they waffle to no one........and blowing a whistle down the phone......
I find that an F*** Off and putting the phone down works well...
quote:Originally posted by MoFo:
I HATE it....I hate hate hate people calling me for no reason other than a 'chat'.
If you call me make it for a reason...a very brief reason and then hang up and let us go about our business.
I get dead twitchy in a 'Yes, what do you want?? What was the actual reason you phoned me' way. I DONT DO PHONE WITTERING.
I dont answer the phone often either - drives my kids spare. 'If its important they'll leave a message' CHILL OUT!! Its not the boss.
Ooooooh blimey, I could rant so much longer about this but I'm boring meself.
Tell me I'm not alone please (not in the boring myself thing - the phone thing)
You are not alone.i leave mine at home a lot, when i'm out, don't have kids or elderly rellies so emergencies aren't an issue.so nothing is so important that it can't wait until i get back.
quote:Originally posted by FGG Aka Crocodile Rock:
I find that an F*** Off and putting the phone down works well...
did this the other day.....they haven't called since.........
quote:Originally posted by spongebob squarepants:quote:Originally posted by FGG Aka Crocodile Rock:
I find that an F*** Off and putting the phone down works well...
did this the other day.....they haven't called since.........
I also do it to people at the door...specially the ones that argue with me about who is supplying my gas/;electric etc!!
[do-gooder] They do really rile me as well, but remember they are people on the other end of the phone and it might be their first day of the only job they could get and one more F*CK OFF might just be enough to make them cry. [/do-gooder bit]
oh god they do my head in........especially british gas....i had a mega dispute with them a few years back.....they claimed i owed them 500 quid.....and as i was on a key meter at the time was impossible.....eventually they admitted it was a mistake....after threatening me with allsorts.....
so if they turn up.....i call them thieves and bang the door in their chops.......
so if they turn up.....i call them thieves and bang the door in their chops.......
quote:Originally posted by spongebob squarepants:
oh god they do my head in........especially british gas....i had a mega dispute with them a few years back.....they claimed i owed them 500 quid.....and as i was on a key meter at the time was impossible.....eventually they admitted it was a mistake....after threatening me with allsorts.....
so if they turn up.....i call them thieves and bang the door in their chops.......
yeah i know how that feels, the sent berty bassett round to my house to duff me up.
quote:Originally posted by JacksonB:quote:Originally posted by spongebob squarepants:
oh god they do my head in........especially british gas....i had a mega dispute with them a few years back.....they claimed i owed them 500 quid.....and as i was on a key meter at the time was impossible.....eventually they admitted it was a mistake....after threatening me with allsorts.....
so if they turn up.....i call them thieves and bang the door in their chops.......
yeah i know how that feels, the sent berty bassett round to my house to duff me up.
I HATE answering my phone. If its a number I don't know or someone I'm not extremely close to I ignore every single phone call there's someone who phones me all the time and leaves me voicemails. It does my head in, there is no reason for their call except the fact that they are bored and now they are costing me money to listen to their inane ramblings! I used to have a flatmate who whenever we werent at the house would phone me 5 times a day just to chat, and she'd be on the phone for hours. I had to put her on speaker and get on with my life.
there's someone who phones me all the time and leaves me voicemails. It does my head in, there is no reason for their call except the fact that they are bored and now they are costing me money to listen to their inane ramblings! I used to have a flatmate who whenever we werent at the house would phone me 5 times a day just to chat, and she'd be on the phone for hours. I had to put her on speaker and get on with my life.
mo you described my relationship with my phone in your opening post. I HATE talking on the phone and i cant understand why people like it. I rarely answer my phone, i just turn it to silent and hide it away in my bag
My relationship with my phone...is at best distant.
The home phone is always on answer phone (I call peeps back if and when I feel like it) and my mobile phone lives in a flower pot on the kitchen side - outta sight outta mind.
I only take my mobile anywhere if there is a chance that I may get a call ie I sent one of the kids to school feeling a bit iffy - even then it's not turned on all the time only before and after any appointments I have.
The home phone is always on answer phone (I call peeps back if and when I feel like it) and my mobile phone lives in a flower pot on the kitchen side - outta sight outta mind.
I only take my mobile anywhere if there is a chance that I may get a call ie I sent one of the kids to school feeling a bit iffy - even then it's not turned on all the time only before and after any appointments I have.
HOORAY!!! Loads of you!!!
Not just me then!!!
Not just me then!!!
Couldn't be without it, but also don't like answering it - would rather respond to messages and texts in my own time
I never make phone calls except to make appointments,etc.I am a self confessed text a holic tho.My friends will testify I am mistress of the drunken text!
Only use my mobile when the call is necessary, not to chat.
Usee the landline for chatting to friends and rellies because most of them are 300 miles away.
Usee the landline for chatting to friends and rellies because most of them are 300 miles away.
quote:Originally posted by MoFo:
I dont answer the phone often either. 'If its important they'll leave a message'
Exactly! I'm totally with you on this!
*waits expectantly for Ashley Cole to appear*
quote:Originally posted by Veggieburger:
*waits expectantly for Ashley Cole to appear*
My phone is like the extention of my arm I do not go anywhere without it and to take it from me would be like cutting off my arm
quote:Originally posted by angelicarwen:quote:Originally posted by Veggieburger:
*waits expectantly for Ashley Cole to appear*
Afternoon hun
I love the songs on youtube about this
quote:Originally posted by Veggieburger:quote:Originally posted by angelicarwen:quote:Originally posted by Veggieburger:
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Afternoon hun
I love the songs on youtube about this
Hello sweetheart
im with u mofo...
i dont like that small talk either, its yes or no with me. i can never be BOTHERED with people to be fair, they bore me quickly as they talk about tripe im not interested in (moaning about their man problems).
it does com across as rude/arrogant, e.t.c... but its summat i cant help doing!
i dont like that small talk either, its yes or no with me. i can never be BOTHERED with people to be fair, they bore me quickly as they talk about tripe im not interested in (moaning about their man problems).
it does com across as rude/arrogant, e.t.c... but its summat i cant help doing!
What I dont like about the phone is feeling you have to fill the silence with some drivel.Thats why I prefer to text...can reply at your leisure
Never get cold calls 'cos use thisTelephone preference service
Never answer the 'phone when I'm busy- check my voicemail, just in case it's an emergency....BUT love sitting all night on my sofa with a few drinks chatting to friends/family who live a long way away
Never answer the 'phone when I'm busy- check my voicemail, just in case it's an emergency....BUT love sitting all night on my sofa with a few drinks chatting to friends/family who live a long way away
quote:Originally posted by Supercalifragilistic:
Never get cold calls 'cos use thisTelephone preference service
Never answer the 'phone when I'm busy- check my voicemail, just in case it's an emergency....BUT love sitting all night on my sofa with a few drinks chatting to friends/family who live a long way away
Cheers for the link..I knew it existed but had forgotten the name of it so I've just signed up....
quote:Originally posted by FGG Aka Crocodile Rock:quote:Originally posted by Supercalifragilistic:
Never get cold calls 'cos use thisTelephone preference service
Never answer the 'phone when I'm busy- check my voicemail, just in case it's an emergency....BUT love sitting all night on my sofa with a few drinks chatting to friends/family who live a long way away
Cheers for the link..I knew it existed but had forgotten the name of it so I've just signed up....
I find it works for a few months, then a few start creeping in , so I just renew again