Bill Posted April 11, 2022 Report Share Posted April 11, 2022 6 hours ago, MikeO said: People asking me, "Are you learning sign language?". It happens all the time. Sign language is for deaf people, not those unable to speak; for sign language to be useful for me I'd need not just to know it myself, everybody else I interract with would need to be fluent as well. That's going to happen. People mean well but don't think stuff through. If they are not able to speak they would have to use sign language, if you can't understand it maybe you should sit next to each other with pen and paper and write questions and answers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted April 11, 2022 Report Share Posted April 11, 2022 5 minutes ago, Bill said: If they are not able to speak they would have to use sign language, if you can't understand it maybe you should sit next to each other with pen and paper and write questions and answers. Bill it's only me that has no speech, if I ever came across a gang of us we'd get by, but sign language is not an option. Pen and paper is my go to though. Bill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 On 23/12/2020 at 19:30, MikeO said: "...at this time" added on to every single expression of condolence when someone dies as in, "We offer our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends at this time." At what other time would you be expressing such regrets ("We offer our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends next Thursday") ? The last three words are totally pointless, it's even worse when "difficult" is added. "We offer our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends at this difficult time." Way to state the bleeding obvious, I think people think if they use more words it makes them sound more righteous. Fuck off. I knew I'd posted about this before, but it's in overdrive again today (in slightly different circumstances as the person being referred to is possibly not yet dead). Quoting myself ranting saves me going on a new one.....for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted September 10, 2022 Report Share Posted September 10, 2022 People advertising their guitar for sale as a Gibson when it's actually an Epiphone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 10, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2022 59 minutes ago, MikeO said: People advertising their guitar for sale as a Gibson when it's actually an Epiphone. Sue them, the fucking philistines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted September 10, 2022 Report Share Posted September 10, 2022 2 hours ago, MikeO said: People advertising their guitar for sale as a Gibson when it's actually an Epiphone. Naughty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted September 10, 2022 Report Share Posted September 10, 2022 38 minutes ago, Palfy said: Naughty They justify it by pointing out that some Epiphones actually have Gibson on the headstock (Gibson bought Epiphone out in 1957 and they're kind of their budget brand); as one of mine does, pictures below. But they don't have the Gibson logo on and they're made in China rather than the USA, although mine was made in Korea before they switched factories in around 2004. They make some very nice instruments, but they're not Gibsons. Here endeth the lesson! Sibdane, Matt and Palfy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted September 10, 2022 Report Share Posted September 10, 2022 1 hour ago, MikeO said: They justify it by pointing out that some Epiphones actually have Gibson on the headstock (Gibson bought Epiphone out in 1957 and they're kind of their budget brand); as one of mine does, pictures below. But they don't have the Gibson logo on and they're made in China rather than the USA, although mine was made in Korea before they switched factories in around 2004. They make some very nice instruments, but they're not Gibsons. Here endeth the lesson! Well I can honestly say I’ve learnt something today, we are not meant to like red but I must say that looks stunning MikeO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 10, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2022 42 minutes ago, Palfy said: Well I can honestly say I’ve learnt something today, we are not meant to like red but I must say that looks stunning My amp and US Telecaster are red and very pretty. I'll ask Mike to stick a photo up Palfy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted September 10, 2022 Report Share Posted September 10, 2022 42 minutes ago, Palfy said: Well I can honestly say I’ve learnt something today, we are not meant to like red but I must say that looks stunning It's actually officially cherry, so I don't like to think of it as red Palfy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted September 10, 2022 Report Share Posted September 10, 2022 4 minutes ago, Matt said: My amp and US Telecaster are red and very pretty. I'll ask Mike to stick a photo up Palfy, Matt and Sibdane 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted September 12, 2022 Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 The death of the English language on the BBC, notable examples... The police are now the pleece, when something collapses it clapses and the prime minister is the pry minister (just the one m). I'm a grumpy old sod, get over it. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 13, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2022 3 hours ago, RPG said: While we are at it, the use of 'are' where it should be 'our' really annoys the hell out of me. Eg: It was 'are' turn to do the washing up. Did Palfy have you over for dinner? Palfy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted September 13, 2022 Report Share Posted September 13, 2022 4 hours ago, RPG said: While we are at it, the use of 'are' where it should be 'our' really annoys the hell out of me. Eg: It was 'are' turn to do the washing up. Don't, there are too many of these mistakes like are and our. It's the very definition of grinding my gears . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted September 13, 2022 Report Share Posted September 13, 2022 10 hours ago, Matt said: Did Palfy have you over for dinner? Are kitchen isn’t up and running yet but as soon as it is the invitation will be sent Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 19, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2022 The profile pics of the football pundits looking all pensive and smug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted October 10, 2022 Report Share Posted October 10, 2022 OK so as reported in another thread needed a new bed, and it was delivered today, but no mattress (which I paid for, cost more than the bed). So, much email activity but the company saying they'll talk to the courier. Then, because my bedroom isn't huge I decided to go for a "small double" (4ft wide) because it's just me (and frees up space for guitars). But nobody sells small double bedding, was told in one shop today it was too specialist; all I want is a kip without an upturned saucepan holding my bed in place, am I asking too much? Matt, Romey 1878 and Palfy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted October 11, 2022 Report Share Posted October 11, 2022 6 hours ago, MikeO said: OK so as reported in another thread needed a new bed, and it was delivered today, but no mattress (which I paid for, cost more than the bed). So, much email activity but the company saying they'll talk to the courier. Then, because my bedroom isn't huge I decided to go for a "small double" (4ft wide) because it's just me (and frees up space for guitars). But nobody sells small double bedding, was told in one shop today it was too specialist; all I want is a kip without an upturned saucepan holding my bed in place, am I asking too much? It would appear so mate, good night Mike and sweet dreams Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted October 23, 2022 Report Share Posted October 23, 2022 New desk chair ordered (and paid for) on 5th Oct and still not here; being delivered by UPS but they're blaming the Royal Mail industrial action for the delay. What? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinL Posted October 27, 2022 Report Share Posted October 27, 2022 On 23/10/2022 at 23:53, MikeO said: New desk chair ordered (and paid for) on 5th Oct and still not here; being delivered by UPS but they're blaming the Royal Mail industrial action for the delay. What? It might turn up with a small double mattress Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted October 27, 2022 Report Share Posted October 27, 2022 1 hour ago, KinL said: It might turn up with a small double mattress All well now KinL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted January 31, 2023 Report Share Posted January 31, 2023 Shin pads. Matt, Bailey and Palfy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted February 4, 2023 Report Share Posted February 4, 2023 My boiler appears to have died, was fine this morning but no heating or hot water now Fortunately not as cold as it has been, and I have an oil filled radiator that'll keep one room warm plus immersion heater in the hot water tank so not the end of the world. On the bright side I'll save on the gas bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted February 7, 2023 Report Share Posted February 7, 2023 Plumber came out this morning, heating works perfectly. Plumber leaves, heating stops working again. Romey 1878 and Matt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted February 7, 2023 Report Share Posted February 7, 2023 5 hours ago, MikeO said: Plumber came out this morning, heating works perfectly. Plumber leaves, heating stops working again. ....and then, get back to plumber (lovely guy who I've known for more than a decade) and he's in hospital waiting for an anesthetist to put him out for an op, will be laid up for a week minimum; selfish git. Though I suppose coming out in the morning pre-hospital admission is a pretty good service so inclined to let him off. Matt and Romey 1878 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted February 12, 2023 Report Share Posted February 12, 2023 The company who were supplying and fitting my kitchen in Spain went into liquidation, luckily for me I wasn't left in to bad a position some clients lost thousands with nothing to show for it, I personally had an unfinished kitchen with some wrong appliances and a wall unit missing, I needed to have the kitchen finished, so a Spanish guy came out last Tuesday said he would finish the job then I heard nothing from him until today when he phoned to say he would be here at 4:00, two of them turned up at 4:30 and are still here now at 10:30. I'm starting to get tired and irritable they could be here till 1:00am he wants to finish tonight. Fuck me am I being a miserable ungrateful cunt, or is there no reality left in the world we live in, to want to stay in someone's house fitting a kitchen on a Sunday to the early hours of Monday is definitely grinding my gears at the moment, fucking mental. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted February 12, 2023 Report Share Posted February 12, 2023 9 minutes ago, Palfy said: The company who were supplying and fitting my kitchen in Spain went into liquidation, luckily for me I wasn't left in to bad a position some clients lost thousands with nothing to show for it, I personally had an unfinished kitchen with some wrong appliances and a wall unit missing, I needed to have the kitchen finished, so a Spanish guy came out last Tuesday said he would finish the job then I heard nothing from him until today when he phoned to say he would be here at 4:00, two of them turned up at 4:30 and are still here now at 10:30. I'm starting to get tired and irritable they could be here till 1:00am he wants to finish tonight. Fuck me am I being a miserable ungrateful cunt, or is there no reality left in the world we live in, to want to stay in someone's house fitting a kitchen on a Sunday to the early hours of Monday is definitely grinding my gears at the moment, fucking mental. Life eh? Having a new kitchen fitted at home in a couple of weeks so watch this space! End result will be good but the upheaval I'm really not looking forward to; company reckon they can complete in two days, we'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwlad Posted February 12, 2023 Report Share Posted February 12, 2023 Contemplating part refitting kitchen, your stories aren't encouraging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted February 12, 2023 Report Share Posted February 12, 2023 15 minutes ago, Gwlad all over said: Contemplating part refitting kitchen, your stories aren't encouraging. Happy memory.... First house my wife and I lived in the kitchen consisted of a sink hanging off the wall and nothing else. I'd never done any real DIY and had no power tools plus we were skint; built a kitchen from scratch using a hand drill. Work surface, cupboards all done using 2x1 timber frames and home made tongue and groove panels, so bloody satisfying. Wife decorated the whole house; I sound like Monty Python saying how great things when we were poor but good times. Gwlad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted February 13, 2023 Report Share Posted February 13, 2023 8 hours ago, MikeO said: Happy memory.... First house my wife and I lived in the kitchen consisted of a sink hanging off the wall and nothing else. I'd never done any real DIY and had no power tools plus we were skint; built a kitchen from scratch using a hand drill. Work surface, cupboards all done using 2x1 timber frames and home made tongue and groove panels, so bloody satisfying. Wife decorated the whole house; I sound like Monty Python saying how great things when we were poor but good times. That's the spirit and adventure of youth shining through Mike, where life's for living and not a lot seems to unattainable, and it's a joy to take a task on you have no experience of. Now as we get older we can't be arsed even if we could, and are much happier to pay someone else and then most of the time moan that we could have done better. Any how kitchen finished at 1:50am Best of luck with your kitchen remodels lads. MikeO and Romey 1878 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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