marcopaulo Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 Fair enough. I empathise. But "thru" instead of "through" makes me want to buy a blowpipe and kill people with poisoned darts if I'm going to be specific. I had a similar spell of hatred for trufax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 being let down by tradesmen all the fucking time Rubes the Bastard is close to putting in an appearance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 being let down by tradesmen all the fucking time Rubes the Bastard is close to putting in an appearance And they never seem to do the job they say they will. Been doing the kitchen, bathroom and hallway up and only one of the many workmen did their job properly from start to finish. Delivery bloke dented the fridge, bathroom fitter didn't support it properly, floored left it uneven, boiler fitter left a hole in the wall and the painter ripped the vinyl and painted my coat and now isn't returning my calls! I would do this stuff myself but I don't know which end of the hammer to hold so it's probably best I don't! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 And they never seem to do the job they say they will. Been doing the kitchen, bathroom and hallway up and only one of the many workmen did their job properly from start to finish. Delivery bloke dented the fridge, bathroom fitter didn't support it properly, floored left it uneven, boiler fitter left a hole in the wall and the painter ripped the vinyl and painted my coat and now isn't returning my calls! I would do this stuff myself but I don't know which end of the hammer to hold so it's probably best I don't! Use this guys. http://www.diydoctor.org.uk/find-tradesmen/ The site was started by a really close friend of mine along with his wife (Mike & Philippa) in 2000. http://www.diydoctor.org.uk/about_us/ Gone ballistic since and the guy's going to retire a rich man, he's had massive offers to sell the site but is holding out for people he can trust to look after his baby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 Thanks Mike, will deffo give it a go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted September 3, 2017 Report Share Posted September 3, 2017 When things go wrong, even small drawbacks become so upsetting you feel like throwing your hands in the air and screaming. lately I have been let down so much that small things become major disasters for me. Sorry for moaning so much guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2017 It's what we're here for mate, bitch away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted September 4, 2017 Report Share Posted September 4, 2017 gardeners grip my shit. I am so pissed off by being let down I would do it myself if I could but physically I am no longer able. they promise to be here and keep making excuses now I have told the latest guy that if the work is not done by Friday to fuck off. This has been going on since June ffs! all I want is membrane down, land levelled off in three places and 3 sheds putting up. I have no idea where to turn now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted September 5, 2017 Report Share Posted September 5, 2017 flies, I just had a sneezing fit, opened my gob wide and took a deep breath... a deep breath with a bloody fly in it. I have coughed and coughed until I went dizzy and was nearly sick, snot and all kinds running down my nose and almost blinded by tears..... flies I detest the fuckers. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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rubecula Posted September 5, 2017 Report Share Posted September 5, 2017 you evil swine laughing at this poor decrepit old man Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted September 6, 2017 Report Share Posted September 6, 2017 I am having a miserable summer here my life is being ruined slowly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 My laptop is playing up so I bought an external enclosure to back files up on to thinking I could use the 2.5" hard drive from my old laptop. Ordered enclosure, it came this morning. I go to take the hard drive out of the old laptop and realise that 'Past Louis' has beaten me to it and he went on to forget where he had put it. To add insult to injury there are two 3.5" drives next to me and I could have got an enclosure for one of those instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 Watching Trolls 12 times in a row, because my daughter loves it so much. I can recite it line-by-line at this point!(It's actually a good movie) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 1 hour ago, Louis said: My laptop is playing up so I bought an external enclosure to back files up on to thinking I could use the 2.5" hard drive from my old laptop. Ordered enclosure, it came this morning. I go to take the hard drive out of the old laptop and realise that 'Past Louis' has beaten me to it and he went on to forget where he had put it. To add insult to injury there are two 3.5" drives next to me and I could have got an enclosure for one of those instead. Don't you just hate it when that happens ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 This forum after we lose a match Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 11 hours ago, tonkaroost said: Watching Trolls 12 times in a row, because my daughter loves it so much. I can recite it line-by-line at this point! (It's actually a good movie) She may like Troll 2. Sibdane 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 9 minutes ago, Louis said: She may like Troll 2. does Mike know you are posting his photo on here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 12 hours ago, Louis said: She may like Troll 2. Funnily enough, they are coming out with a Trolls 2 (for kids). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 Banks, the bank I am with has closed two branches her on the island that I use, so getting to spak face to face with someone is not so easy. Noticed something amiss with my statement and spoke to someone in Delhi. Eventually got though to the right(wrong?) person who nicely informed me that I owe the bank a piddling sum .... £29k I think I have picked the wrong time to stop swearing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 1 hour ago, rubecula said: .. I owe the bank a piddling sum .... £29k I'm hoping that's a technical glitch on their part Rubes. Personally I love talking to Indian call centres, they're so polite and friendly compared to British ones; anyone who uses, "exclusively UK call centres" as part of their sales pitch I give a swerve. I've had some lovely chats with Indians, once or twice I've even got them to admit they're in India when they have to pretend they're in Swindon. rubecula 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 Hey Rubes, from what I gather you seem to live in Anglesey or nearby. Don't know if you watch "Safe House" on the TV but lot of it is filmed in Anglesey and the actual Safe House is in Treardur Bay. It's known to the locals as the Haunted House. Don't know if you knew that, but I thought I would give you some useless information. rubecula 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 1 minute ago, Bill said: Hey Rubes, from what I gather you seem to live in Anglesey or nearby. He was deported, judge wanted to send him to Botany Bay but sadly no longer an option; he has to wear a tag if he ventures back over the Menai Bridge, a sad tale. rubecula 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 3 hours ago, MikeO said: I'm hoping that's a technical glitch on their part Rubes. Personally I love talking to Indian call centres, they're so polite and friendly compared to British ones; anyone who uses, "exclusively UK call centres" as part of their sales pitch I give a swerve. I've had some lovely chats with Indians, once or twice I've even got them to admit they're in India when they have to pretend they're in Swindon. thanks Mike, no worries about Indian call centres, just too far to go to speak in person. 3 hours ago, Bill said: Hey Rubes, from what I gather you seem to live in Anglesey or nearby. Don't know if you watch "Safe House" on the TV but lot of it is filmed in Anglesey and the actual Safe House is in Treardur Bay. It's known to the locals as the Haunted House. Don't know if you knew that, but I thought I would give you some useless information. I know the house Bill. 3 hours ago, MikeO said: He was deported, judge wanted to send him to Botany Bay but sadly no longer an option; he has to wear a tag if he ventures back over the Menai Bridge, a sad tale. evil git Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 oh and I have been hit with a fine and points for that speeding offense on the day my dad died. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted September 15, 2017 Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 bosses that are control freaks so they micro-manage. i can't stand it. i'm an adult, i'm well educated, i am excellent at my job, don't tell me what to do. ugh pete0 and Matt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnh Posted September 15, 2017 Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 11 minutes ago, markjazzbassist said: bosses that are control freaks so they micro-manage. i can't stand it. i'm an adult, i'm well educated, i am excellent at my job, don't tell me what to do. ugh 'i' should be a capital letter. Matt and MikeO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted September 15, 2017 Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 A sentence should start with a capital letter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted September 15, 2017 Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 41 minutes ago, johnh said: 'i' should be a capital letter. 19 minutes ago, Bill said: A sentence should start with a capital letter. well played to both of you. capitalization be damned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2017 I miss the NHS. Got the bill for my ambulance and hospital trip (total 4 hours), and it's going to cost £600. Not really what I needed at the moment rubecula 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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