rubecula Posted August 5, 2018 Report Share Posted August 5, 2018 my young missus is 60 in September so I am taking her out on holiday (which I wanted to do anyway ) and it gets me brownie points too. I think I have played a blinder there Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted August 5, 2018 Report Share Posted August 5, 2018 Taking her out on holiday or taking her on holiday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted August 5, 2018 Report Share Posted August 5, 2018 How the fuck do cinemas justify their pricing for "refreshments"? Just picking up wife and Josh and a can of red bull £3.99? Kit kat bites that Josh got in the supermarket on the way for £1 at £3.99? 330ml bottle of beer £4.49? It's criminal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted August 5, 2018 Report Share Posted August 5, 2018 21 minutes ago, MikeO said: How the fuck do cinemas justify their pricing for"refreshments? Just picking up wife and Josh and a can of red bull £3.99? Kit kat bites that Josh got in the supermarket on the way for £1 at £3.99? 330ml bottle of beer £4.49? It's criminal. nasty supermarket you have there by the sounds of it mate sympathy is not something I usually expend on shopping trippers but in this case …. expect the red bull has gone now but maybe you can get a refund on the wife and Josh? ps avoid the cinema if you can they are pricey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted August 5, 2018 Report Share Posted August 5, 2018 9 hours ago, MikeO said: How the fuck do cinemas justify their pricing for "refreshments"? Just picking up wife and Josh and a can of red bull £3.99? Kit kat bites that Josh got in the supermarket on the way for £1 at £3.99? 330ml bottle of beer £4.49? It's criminal. the film industry has been dying a slow death for decades. for all the big blockbuster hits there are flops left right and center millions in debt. honestly the threatres probably just make money on the refreshments, i wouldn't be surprised if they break even or take a loss on the movies them selves. sad but true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted August 5, 2018 Report Share Posted August 5, 2018 12 minutes ago, markjazzbassist said: the film industry has been dying a slow death for decades. for all the big blockbuster hits there are flops left right and center millions in debt. honestly the threatres probably just make money on the refreshments, i wouldn't be surprised if they break even or take a loss on the movies them selves. sad but true. maybe if we had drive ins over here lol lol do they still have them over there MJB? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted August 5, 2018 Report Share Posted August 5, 2018 16 minutes ago, rubecula said: maybe if we had drive ins over here lol lol do they still have them over there MJB? here and there, not really many left. when i lived in hollywood basically everyone i knew worked in that industry and it's been on it's deathbed for decades. 3D movies were supposed to save the industry (they didn't). People just don't go to movies like they used to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted August 5, 2018 Report Share Posted August 5, 2018 1 minute ago, markjazzbassist said: here and there, not really many left. when i lived in hollywood basically everyone i knew worked in that industry and it's been on it's deathbed for decades. 3D movies were supposed to save the industry (they didn't). People just don't go to movies like they used to. pretty much the same with pubs over here to be honest but if we didn't change things we would stagnate I suppose as long as the options are there for us older folks who want the chances. markjazzbassist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted August 6, 2018 Report Share Posted August 6, 2018 18 minutes ago, rubecula said: pretty much the same with pubs over here to be honest but if we didn't change things we would stagnate I suppose as long as the options are there for us older folks who want the chances. i didn't realize the pub culture was on the ropes, the young folks aren't drinking as much or just not drinking at the pubs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted August 6, 2018 Report Share Posted August 6, 2018 Mostly I think it looks more like older folks not using pubs as much any more the youngsters go to places like Wetherspooms where you can not normally buy a decent pint of ale but they d a good lime in shots. (or fancy trendy drinks) I suspect the smoking ban has a lot to do with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted August 6, 2018 Report Share Posted August 6, 2018 7 minutes ago, rubecula said: Mostly I think it looks more like older folks not using pubs as much any more the youngsters go to places like Wetherspooms where you can not normally buy a decent pint of ale but they d a good lime in shots. (or fancy trendy drinks) I suspect the smoking ban has a lot to do with it. ah gotcha. if anything i think the bar scene over here is getting bigger. the whole local brewery, microbrewery thing has blown up and everyone wants to drink the local craft beers and drinks. bars and breweries are appearing everywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted August 6, 2018 Report Share Posted August 6, 2018 3 hours ago, markjazzbassist said: ah gotcha. if anything i think the bar scene over here is getting bigger. the whole local brewery, microbrewery thing has blown up and everyone wants to drink the local craft beers and drinks. bars and breweries are appearing everywhere. hang on to them we have lost a lot of them over here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2018 Started a new job at the beginning of this month, it’s really interesting but going from a long period not working to then working shifts has really screwed up my brain. So tired, that when I tried to check into my hotel, they confirmed it was a different one 2 hours away... fortunately they can put me up this week, but it’s going to cost me about £200 because of the mistake. Unless the new employers are very understanding, then I’m only out of pocket £80 for the cancellation of the other hotel (who were very kind, we had a good laugh). Utterly stunning little down though. holystove and rubecula 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted August 20, 2018 Report Share Posted August 20, 2018 1 hour ago, Matt said: Started a new job at the beginning of this month, it’s really interesting but going from a long period not working to then working shifts has really screwed up my brain. So tired, that when I tried to check into my hotel, they confirmed it was a different one 2 hours away... fortunately they can put me up this week, but it’s going to cost me about £200 because of the mistake. Unless the new employers are very understanding, then I’m only out of pocket £80 for the cancellation of the other hotel (who were very kind, we had a good laugh). Utterly stunning little down though. congrats on the new gig matt, what line of work are you in now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted August 20, 2018 Report Share Posted August 20, 2018 17 minutes ago, markjazzbassist said: congrats on the new gig matt, what line of work are you in now? Plainly not teaching geography. rubecula, Matt and aaron 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted August 20, 2018 Report Share Posted August 20, 2018 Well done Matt but why did you not cone here to Wales for work? The scenery is pretty awesome too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 6 hours ago, rubecula said: Well done Matt but why did you not cone here to Wales for work? The scenery is pretty awesome too. It’s full of Welsh people for a start. rubecula and aaron 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 11 hours ago, markjazzbassist said: congrats on the new gig matt, what line of work are you in now? A similar role of warehouse support but for a much smaller company than the last one, so there’s actually opportunity to get shit done with the burocracy (the CEO swings by most mornings to say hi, and his room in right next door. Plus, I’ll be responsible for maintaining and improving some conveyors and robots, kinda excited! 7 hours ago, rubecula said: Well done Matt but why did you not cone here to Wales for work? The scenery is pretty awesome too. Just got our permission to stay in Swiss mate, be rude to just run off now markjazzbassist, pete0 and rubecula 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 21 hours ago, Romey 1878 said: It’s full of Welsh people for a start. ,mostly scousers along the north coast Romey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 On 20/08/2018 at 19:52, MikeO said: Plainly not teaching geography. Turns out it’s a system bug that I’ve found happened again when I tried to rebook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnh Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 On 06/08/2018 at 00:22, markjazzbassist said: the film industry has been dying a slow death for decades. for all the big blockbuster hits there are flops left right and center millions in debt. honestly the threatres probably just make money on the refreshments, i wouldn't be surprised if they break even or take a loss on the movies them selves. sad but true. Only just spotted this. Reminded me, a bit of real live social history. When I went to do my National Service in 1954 we did not have a Television at home. We lived near a cinema and I used to go quite frequently. On a Saturday evening, I always used to book by phone to avoid the big queue that was always outside. While I was away in Singapore (1955-1957) my parents bought their first TV as did millions of others. ITV came into existence during that period. On my first week after demob from the army there was a film on at the local cinema that I wanted to see. I picked the phone up and phoned to book my seat. A guy answered and when I asked to book a seat there was silence. I repeated my request and the guy said 'there's no need to book'. That night, the cinema was half-empty and no queue's outside. Everyone was at home watching TV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted August 30, 2018 Report Share Posted August 30, 2018 Went to Bodeans a US style bbq place on Old Street (Shoreditch) today, thankfully on expenses. £6.95 a pint, the meat was only average and the poutin was a let down to say the least - chips blatantly from frozen. Only positive were the staff who were nice and if anything over professional, should've kicked out an obnoxious snobby Londoner twat but they waited to him. Any how point is, if you're in London it's probably worth giving this place a miss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 31, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2018 Tuesday night, I rolled out of bed and split my nose open from top to bottom. Will be in the hospital until Monday apparently and god knows how many stitches they put in. They said it needed double suturing and I’m pretty sure I could see bone once I’d gotten to the bathroom mirror. Hotel room looked like a horror film! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted August 31, 2018 Report Share Posted August 31, 2018 1 hour ago, Matt said: Tuesday night, I rolled out of bed and split my nose open from top to bottom. Will be in the hospital until Monday apparently and god knows how many stitches they put in. They said it needed double suturing and I’m pretty sure I could see bone once I’d gotten to the bathroom mirror. Hotel room looked like a horror film! Sneeze proof I hope! Joking aside hope you're as okay as can be after such an ordeal. Imagine it was quite frightening on top of the pain. For a speedy recovery. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 31, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2018 Thanks man. We reckon I’m going to look like Tyrion Lannister after the battle of Blackwater (though not across the cheek fortunately) pete0 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted August 31, 2018 Report Share Posted August 31, 2018 5 hours ago, Matt said: Tuesday night, I rolled out of bed and split my nose open from top to bottom. Will be in the hospital until Monday apparently and god knows how many stitches they put in. They said it needed double suturing and I’m pretty sure I could see bone once I’d gotten to the bathroom mirror. Hotel room looked like a horror film! That sounds nasty, bloody unlucky to do that sort of damage just falling out of bed! Need a photo. (Flesh wound compared to some though sure you've seen the pic before) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnh Posted August 31, 2018 Report Share Posted August 31, 2018 Shaving can be quite dangerous if you're not carefull. pete0, Matt and MikeO 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 31, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2018 1 hour ago, MikeO said: That sounds nasty, bloody unlucky to do that sort of damage just falling out of bed! Need a photo. (Flesh wound compared to some though sure you've seen the pic before) Lost your number mate, but drop me a WhatsApp and I’ll send them over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFC-Paul Posted September 1, 2018 Report Share Posted September 1, 2018 Jesus Mike thats some work you've had done, is that from the big nasty treatment/surgery? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted September 1, 2018 Report Share Posted September 1, 2018 1 minute ago, EFC-Paul said: Jesus Mike thats some work you've had done, is that from the big nasty treatment/surgery? It was Paul, nearly five years ago now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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