Matt Posted September 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 I think because of stupid red tape reasons, I may have to take my drivers test again. Pissed off, since the application hold up wasn't on my side and I think I've missed the deadline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 TV licenses. People in the US find it very amusing that detector vans drive around in Britain seeking out those without a license. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 TV licenses. People in the US find it very amusing that detector vans drive around in Britain seeking out those without a license. WTF? Are you serious? I've never even heard of these vans before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 £388....cost me virtually nothing last year so I suppose I was due one . Having agreed to the quote of £388 I went round to collect it just now. They said, "It didn't takes us quite as long as we thought it would." So it was £356. No way they had to do that....restores your faith in human nature. TV licenses. People in the US find it very amusing that detector vans drive around in Britain seeking out those without a license. Haven't seen one of those in thirty years....I'd have thought they'd be obsolete now anyway given the way people watch TV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcopaulo Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Having agreed to the quote of £388 I went round to collect it just now. They said, "It didn't takes us quite as long as we thought it would." So it was £356. No way they had to do that....restores your faith in human nature. Haven't seen one of those in thirty years....I'd have thought they'd be obsolete now anyway given the way people watch TV. always nice to hear there are still some decent folk about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcopaulo Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 gotta renew my driving licence too...hate photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Having agreed to the quote of £388 I went round to collect it just now. They said, "It didn't takes us quite as long as we thought it would." So it was £356. No way they had to do that....restores your faith in human nature. Haven't seen one of those in thirty years....I'd have thought they'd be obsolete now anyway given the way people watch TV. I haven't lived in the country for 27 years, so it may well be true. But, for TonkaRoost's benefits, here's what they looked like! Once, we moved house from one part of Britain to another, and we had a knock on the door the very first night at 10pm. The local detector van had driven by, and the driver could find no record of us having a license. We were given a warning (funny!) and told to update our license address immediately. Oh the power of the government and of the BBC (who, of course, are funded by these license fees). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cake Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 WTF? Are you serious? I've never even heard of these vans before. This was on the hill outside my house when I got home from work this evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalziel Kane Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 I thought license vehicles were obselete years ago also. Thing is, it's around £140 for an annual license now, so what's to stop anyone from affording one, and furthermore, there is so much unmitigated fucking shit on television as a whole now, they should just scrap them altogether or make them free to own. Damn insulting when you have to pay a fee each year, when all that's on is garbage. No surprise that so many people decide to take a chance with things. Belligerent individuals - I won't call them Idiots - also caused significant irritation tonight, but then again, not worth the fucking argument. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Star Trek: Into Darkness Words fail. Awesome in its truest meaning. Speechless. Wrong thread Matt ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Wrong thread Matt ?moved it, I'm being a spaz... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcopaulo Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 first time in a long time(too long admittedly) that i've gone for a run...thinkin 3/4 miles that's cool...half way..starts proper shittin it down...and when i get home...feels like someone has taken my lungs hostage...fuck me...sure it will get easier without the smokin but fuckin hell...i feel shit!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalziel Kane Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 The only run I make, is for nachos. Not so light on my feet anymore, and a heavy smoker with it, but you often see people jogging along or taking a run, and you think to yourself, "what's the fucking point". If I want to keep in shape, I'll re-join at a fitness center, but they're damned expensive these days. I don't mind the rain though - would have thrived off that. Always in favor of adverse weather conditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 The guy who presents Coast, such an irritating voice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 I just had a DOH! moment, the binmen come tomorrow for garden rubbish.SO, I went out back and picked up two bags of rubbish from outside and instead of taking them around the side of the house I carried them through the house. In the lounge a twig stuck out caught on the chair .... and tore the bag open. Then the bottom of the second bag fell out. The carpet was covered in half decayed leaves, twigs, snails and other assorted rubbish. OH Bugga MikeO, marcopaulo, Matt and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcopaulo Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 I just had a DOH! moment, the binmen come tomorrow for garden rubbish. SO, I went out back and picked up two bags of rubbish from outside and instead of taking them around the side of the house I carried them through the house. In the lounge a twig stuck out caught on the chair .... and tore the bag open. Then the bottom of the second bag fell out. The carpet was covered in half decayed leaves, twigs, snails and other assorted rubbish. OH Bugga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalziel Kane Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 This site just crashed a few moments ago, guess I got a little irritated. Fucking gambling got me angry today, not for the first time - or the last. Damn irritated when other people get a win and all you can do is watch your own money go to waste. If I had any sense, I wouldn't damn well do it - but got no fucking sense. Thought I'd put all that behind me, a year or two ago. There was some music played in a superstore recently that I took offense to incidentally. I go to buy products, not listen to some awful garbage you insist is necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cake Posted September 11, 2013 Report Share Posted September 11, 2013 I just had a DOH! moment, the binmen come tomorrow for garden rubbish. SO, I went out back and picked up two bags of rubbish from outside and instead of taking them around the side of the house I carried them through the house. In the lounge a twig stuck out caught on the chair .... and tore the bag open. Then the bottom of the second bag fell out. The carpet was covered in half decayed leaves, twigs, snails and other assorted rubbish. OH Bugga Definitely voted this up.... You've made my night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcopaulo Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 bein so hungover that my hands won't work and i can't open the cellophane wrapping on GTA Sibdane and Matt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalziel Kane Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 When the block function doesn't operate to a satisfactory requirement and you can still see individuals irritating (boring, pointless) endeavors. Having too much time on relevant hands, is not a valid excuse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Mornings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 finally went to the doctor after a couple of weeks of feeling rough. Been told I have bronchitis plus throat, ear and sinus infections. antibiotics are flipping strong too, got sent home for nearly passing out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalziel Kane Posted September 25, 2013 Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 Kind of sorry to hear of that. Maybe puts any maladies we may experience into perspective. Been a few around here with health issues in recent weeks so hope it's not contagious, but are in reasonable health. Been on antibiotics before and they're not always a solution but hope it makes a difference this time and your general health improves. Reading again, sounds a little nasty so genuinely hope you can make a full recovery on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted September 25, 2013 Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 finally went to the doctor after a couple of weeks of feeling rough. Been told I have bronchitis plus throat, ear and sinus infections. antibiotics are flipping strong too, got sent home for nearly passing out No need to show off :shaking fist:. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalziel Kane Posted September 25, 2013 Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 I fail to see peoples flippant attitudes in serious circumstances sometimes. The silly animation thing/s just add insult to injury. Hope you get well soon Matthew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted September 25, 2013 Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 I fail to see peoples flippant attitudes in serious circumstances sometimes. The silly animation thing/s just add insult to injury. Hope you get well soon Matthew I'm sure Matt'll forgive me in time (inserts silly animation) :red hair DM: . Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted September 26, 2013 Report Share Posted September 26, 2013 I'm sure Matt'll forgive me in time (inserts silly animation) :red hair DM: . He may well do cos he is a nice decent young man. Me on the other hand ....... :shaking fist: Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted September 26, 2013 Report Share Posted September 26, 2013 OLD people driving. I'm talking about the silver-hairs who can barely reach the steering wheel now. marcopaulo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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