Seemingly trivial things that cheer you up

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  • pinno
    pinno Posts: 52,351
    Not worth that much seen as the pound has taken a tumble.
    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • shortfall
    shortfall Posts: 3,288
    Pinno wrote:
    Not worth that much seen as the pound has taken a tumble.

    You have a dry sense of humour Pinno.
  • shortfall
    shortfall Posts: 3,288
    Watching some Labour Party woman on the Daily Politics trying to answer Jo Coburn's question about how much it would cost to renationalise the Water companies. She had no idea but that it didn't matter because after 10 years it would be paid off and thwn it would become an asset. Tremendous stuff!
  • thistle_
    thistle_ Posts: 7,218
    Shortfall wrote:
    She had no idea but that it didn't matter because after 10 years it would be paid off and thwn it would become an asset. Tremendous stuff!
    Aren't they saying something similar about the railways - the profits will pay off the amount they'd need to borrow? Aren't most of the railways in the UK subsidised?

    Anyway, this amused me. It shouldn't, it's an outrage:
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-45643031
    No diesels in NI have had an emissions test in 12 years...
  • pblakeney
    pblakeney Posts: 27,345
    Getting back to the trivial..... Being in rented accommodation and finding out the a simple Bialetti Moka proves function over design wins in the long run.
    The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
    I am not sure. You have no chance.
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    PB is the most sensible person on here.
  • pinno
    pinno Posts: 52,351
    Oh, I couldn't live without my stove top. I use it every day.
    But what it has to do with rented accommodation, I have no idea.
    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • pblakeney
    pblakeney Posts: 27,345
    The holiday rental has a sh!tty design orientated stovetop. Miss my Bialetti.
    PS - Fergietime no longer working. :lol:
    The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
    I am not sure. You have no chance.
    Veronese68 wrote:
    PB is the most sensible person on here.
  • pinno
    pinno Posts: 52,351
    PBlakeney wrote:
    The holiday rental has a sh!tty design orientated stovetop. Miss my Bialetti.
    PS - Fergietime no longer working. :lol:

    I see. We took our Bialetti to Catalunya, Lisbon and the Algarve. ...and there were Lavazza one's at all 3 locations. :roll:
    No holiday accommodation that we have been to in the UK has had stove top coffee makers so far.

    I was told by an Italian to never cook dish's with tomato in them in Aluminium pots due to the acidity of tomatoes.
    But they make coffee in Aluminium stove tops?!
    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • pblakeney
    pblakeney Posts: 27,345
    I’m not in the UK, and why would you put tomatoes in your Moka? :lol:
    Next time I’ll get a stainless one but can’t say I’ve noticed any effects.
    The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
    I am not sure. You have no chance.
    Veronese68 wrote:
    PB is the most sensible person on here.
  • pinno
    pinno Posts: 52,351
    PBlakeney wrote:
    Next time I’ll get a stainless one but can’t say I’ve noticed any effects.

    I have :D
    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • pblakeney
    pblakeney Posts: 27,345
    10/10 on the predictability factor.
    I would have added the tag line myself but couldn’t add a 3rd line. :wink:
    The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
    I am not sure. You have no chance.
    Veronese68 wrote:
    PB is the most sensible person on here.
  • pinno
    pinno Posts: 52,351
    No one can accuse me of being fickle.
    Yes, you must maintain consistency. You must. It's very important to you (obviously).
    Dunno why.
    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • rjsterry
    rjsterry Posts: 29,604
    thistle (MBNW) wrote:
    Shortfall wrote:
    She had no idea but that it didn't matter because after 10 years it would be paid off and thwn it would become an asset. Tremendous stuff!
    Aren't they saying something similar about the railways - the profits will pay off the amount they'd need to borrow? Aren't most of the railways in the UK subsidised?

    Anyway, this amused me. It shouldn't, it's an outrage:
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-45643031
    No diesels in NI have had an emissions test in 12 years...

    A "visual test" and a "personal judgment"? These are truly gifted people if they can see carbon monoxide or nitrogen oxides.
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  • pblakeney
    pblakeney Posts: 27,345
    Pinno wrote:
    No one can accuse me of being fickle.
    Yes, you must maintain consistency. You must. It's very important to you (obviously).
    Dunno why.
    It was a challenge set, which I have tried to live down to. A challenge set by yourself. :lol: If only everyone else could be so succinct.
    The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
    I am not sure. You have no chance.
    Veronese68 wrote:
    PB is the most sensible person on here.
  • orraloon
    orraloon Posts: 13,236
    While waiting for a bus, observing the young lady on her way past, about 5'3" and about 5'3" outfront as well. Fair made my day.
  • Matthewfalle
    Matthewfalle Posts: 17,380
    finding £9 in my shorts pocket

    #riches
    Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am

    De Sisti wrote:
    This is one of the silliest threads I've come across. :lol:

    Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honour :D
    smithy21 wrote:

    He's right you know.
  • shortfall
    shortfall Posts: 3,288
    orraloon wrote:
    While waiting for a bus, observing the young lady on her way past, about 5'3" and about 5'3" outfront as well. Fair made my day.

    Careful with that sort of thing Loon, there'll be a snowflake along anytime soon to take offence on her behalf.
  • orraloon
    orraloon Posts: 13,236
    Shortfall wrote:
    orraloon wrote:
    While waiting for a bus, observing the young lady on her way past, about 5'3" and about 5'3" outfront as well. Fair made my day.

    Careful with that sort of thing Loon, there'll be a snowflake along anytime soon to take offence on her behalf.
    :D

    Judging by aforementioned young lady's demeanour and dress, Out and Proud would be appropriate.
  • haydenm
    haydenm Posts: 2,997
    orraloon wrote:
    Shortfall wrote:
    orraloon wrote:
    While waiting for a bus, observing the young lady on her way past, about 5'3" and about 5'3" outfront as well. Fair made my day.

    Careful with that sort of thing Loon, there'll be a snowflake along anytime soon to take offence on her behalf.
    :D

    Judging by aforementioned young lady's demeanour and dress, Out and Proud would be appropriate.

    Surprised you managed not to grope her, she was clearly asking for it****


    *Sarcasm, lots of sarcasm. Half heartedly calling you out for sexism but in a joking way so I'm not accused of being a snowflake :wink:
  • orraloon
    orraloon Posts: 13,236
    HaydenM wrote:
    orraloon wrote:
    Shortfall wrote:
    orraloon wrote:
    While waiting for a bus, observing the young lady on her way past, about 5'3" and about 5'3" outfront as well. Fair made my day.

    Careful with that sort of thing Loon, there'll be a snowflake along anytime soon to take offence on her behalf.
    :D

    Judging by aforementioned young lady's demeanour and dress, Out and Proud would be appropriate.

    Surprised you managed not to grope her, she was clearly asking for it****


    *Sarcasm, lots of sarcasm. Half heartedly calling you out for sexism but in a joking way so I'm not accused of being a snowflake :wink:
    Sexism? Groping? Hardly. All I said to here was "'ere, careful luv, you could have had my eye out with one of them".
    Badoom and indeed tish. :D
  • bompington
    bompington Posts: 7,674
    Just a hint, but definitely the first frost of the season, and a beautiful sunny morning for the commute.
  • veronese68
    veronese68 Posts: 27,823
    orraloon wrote:
    While waiting for a bus, observing the young lady on her way past, about 5'3" and about 5'3" outfront as well. Fair made my day.
    A pretty girl certainly cheers me up, but I'd never describe them as trivial.
    Used to see a pretty girl riding to work in the opposite direction through Bushy Park every day up until a couple of years ago. We'd smile as we passed, then it graduated to a hello, then after a suitable period of time we'd even have brief conversations if we happened to meet at the gate. Then all of a sudden she stopped and I've not seen her since. Certainly used to brighten my ride to work.
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  • haydenm
    haydenm Posts: 2,997
    Veronese68 wrote:
    orraloon wrote:
    While waiting for a bus, observing the young lady on her way past, about 5'3" and about 5'3" outfront as well. Fair made my day.
    A pretty girl certainly cheers me up, but I'd never describe them as trivial.
    Used to see a pretty girl riding to work in the opposite direction through Bushy Park every day up until a couple of years ago. We'd smile as we passed, then it graduated to a hello, then after a suitable period of time we'd even have brief conversations if we happened to meet at the gate. Then all of a sudden she stopped and I've not seen her since. Certainly used to brighten my ride to work.

    Sounds like the first 10 minutes of the sort of film I don't like. Unless she was abducted by the russians and you have to find out why for some reason...
  • rolf_f
    rolf_f Posts: 16,015
    Veronese68 wrote:
    orraloon wrote:
    While waiting for a bus, observing the young lady on her way past, about 5'3" and about 5'3" outfront as well. Fair made my day.
    A pretty girl certainly cheers me up, but I'd never describe them as trivial.
    Used to see a pretty girl riding to work in the opposite direction through Bushy Park every day up until a couple of years ago. We'd smile as we passed, then it graduated to a hello, then after a suitable period of time we'd even have brief conversations if we happened to meet at the gate. Then all of a sudden she stopped and I've not seen her since. Certainly used to brighten my ride to work.

    Probably went to university!
    Faster than a tent.......
  • cowsham
    cowsham Posts: 1,399
    Rolf F wrote:
    Veronese68 wrote:
    orraloon wrote:
    While waiting for a bus, observing the young lady on her way past, about 5'3" and about 5'3" outfront as well. Fair made my day.
    A pretty girl certainly cheers me up, but I'd never describe them as trivial.
    Used to see a pretty girl riding to work in the opposite direction through Bushy Park every day up until a couple of years ago. We'd smile as we passed, then it graduated to a hello, then after a suitable period of time we'd even have brief conversations if we happened to meet at the gate. Then all of a sudden she stopped and I've not seen her since. Certainly used to brighten my ride to work.

    Probably went to university!

    Or secondary school!
  • cowsham
    cowsham Posts: 1,399
    Facebook getting hacked again
  • Matthewfalle
    Matthewfalle Posts: 17,380
    Cowsham wrote:
    Rolf F wrote:
    Veronese68 wrote:
    orraloon wrote:
    While waiting for a bus, observing the young lady on her way past, about 5'3" and about 5'3" outfront as well. Fair made my day.
    A pretty girl certainly cheers me up, but I'd never describe them as trivial.
    Used to see a pretty girl riding to work in the opposite direction through Bushy Park every day up until a couple of years ago. We'd smile as we passed, then it graduated to a hello, then after a suitable period of time we'd even have brief conversations if we happened to meet at the gate. Then all of a sudden she stopped and I've not seen her since. Certainly used to brighten my ride to work.

    Probably went to university!

    Or secondary school!

    or hiding.
    Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am

    De Sisti wrote:
    This is one of the silliest threads I've come across. :lol:

    Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honour :D
    smithy21 wrote:

    He's right you know.
  • veronese68
    veronese68 Posts: 27,823
    Matthewfalle wrote:
    Cowsham wrote:
    Rolf F wrote:
    Veronese68 wrote:
    ... a pretty girl...
    Probably went to university!
    Or secondary school!
    or hiding.
    Hiding is most likely, unless she’s a teacher. She was within 10 years of my age, not a young girl.
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  • mr_goo
    mr_goo Posts: 3,770
    Seeing two square rigged tall ships sailing out to sea this afternoon.
    Always be yourself, unless you can be Aaron Rodgers....Then always be Aaron Rodgers.
  • cowsham
    cowsham Posts: 1,399
    Mr Goo wrote:
    Seeing two square rigged tall ships sailing out to sea this afternoon.

    Yes

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