Bad_Robot Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Surely, this is some kind of joak? Isn't it? Hi Bubba136 No I promise you this is not a joke, I would not make something like this up, the lady in question was very elderly and did not appear to be in full control of her motor vehicle some of this could be deduced by the fact that she parked in the middle of the yard causing an obstruction when she could, if well sighted parked outside of my workshop....it really makes me worry that she could be coming the other way when I am out and about driving...Scary!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roniheels Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Whether it be in their cars or their homes, people who play their radios, stereos, or televisions so loud that it makes their home or car vibrate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffer Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Anybody who asks to borrow any of my tools, they are my livelihood and I have bought and paid for them with my hard earned money besides why would I want to lend someone the tools to do a job themselves which they could be paying to do with my tools...Duh I understand your position, but it might be thought not very charitable, depending upon circumstances. Anything borrowed has (presumably) been bought by its owner out of earnings and that needs to be respected. Just because it is a tool of the trade shouldn't make it out-of-bounds to someone who needs to do a small job himself. I have borrowed specialist tools from a couple of builder friends on occasions and often lend mine to a select few others. Not quite the same as asking my windowcleaner if I can borrow his ladders and chamois to clean my own! People who should clearly not be driving cars on the highway. I had a customer in today who asked a staff member to check her tyre pressures as she could not "see" the gauge....she then stated that she was driving herself to hospital for an eye operation....Keep death off the roads!! To say her driving skills were frightening would be putting it mildly. Reminds me of when I had an interest in a retail business which was next door to an opticians. An old lady came in one morning and told us that she was there for her eye test. I politely advised her that she certainly needed one, but not at our shop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad_Robot Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Another thing that really "grinds my gears" is when someone insists on standing two micros behind me peering over my shoulder while I am working on their motor car, firstly they block the light making the whole area dark, secondly they invariably are in the way when you need to fetch more tools and worst of all those who think they can help by poking their hands into the work space in a so called bid to "help"...if I needed help I would ask....just step away and leave me alone to do the job which I am perfectly capable of doing. The last resort I have found after asking politely for them to move away is to just wander off and leave the job until they get the hint that it is not a spectator sport watching me work. Note to Puffer you really did make me laugh out loud as you too have encounter the general public at its daftest:smile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Shoe Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 I hate it when people can't make up their own mind whether to buy something or not... Graduate footwear designer able to advise and assist on modification and shoe making projects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffer Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 I hate it when people can't make up their own mind whether to buy something or not... Hmmm. I can't decide whether I agree with you on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Shoe Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 I know what you mean. I used to be indecisive too but now I'm not so sure. Graduate footwear designer able to advise and assist on modification and shoe making projects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad_Robot Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 The highly irritating habit of newsreaders to use the anacronym for a company or institution, for example say:- ANC and then immediately follow that by saying African National Congress, I see this as needless dumbing down, if you are interested enough to listen to broadcast news the you most probably going to have a good understanding of what the various anacronyms used stand for without having them explained to you like you are a child, the should use just one method or the other Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elegant Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Since I don't watch TV, that doesn't annoy me that much. I can understand your concern though; I'd suggest that the newsreaders used the acronym AFTER the full name, e.g. blah blah blah African National Congress blah blah blahANC instead of blah blah blah ANC blah blah blah African National Congress. What is good for a goose, can be good for any gender! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba136 Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 The highly irritating habit of newsreaders to use the anacronym for a company or institution, for example say:- ANC and then immediately follow that by saying African National Congress, I see this as needless dumbing down, if you are interested enough to listen to broadcast news the you most probably going to have a good understanding of what the various anacronyms used stand for without having them explained to you like you are a child, the should use just one method or the other Perhaps they do that so the people listening and watching understand what organization they are talking about? After all, ANC can stand for several different things (Just Google ANC if you don't think so). Being mentally comfortable in your own mind is the key to wearing heels in public. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffer Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Perhaps they do that so the people listening and watching understand what organization they are talking about? After all, ANC can stand for several different things (Just Google ANC if you don't think so). Quite right, Bubba - maybe that is why ANC (the parcel carrier) is now rebranded FedEx in the UK. If a motorist in the UK had an accident whilst 'under the influence' it might be confusing if he said he was an AA member: 'Which one, mate - Automobile Association or Alcoholics Anonymous?' [Pedantic note: ANC is, strictly, an abbreviation, not an acronym: an acronym is a group of initials or parts of words which together are treated as a pronounceable word, such as NATO or Radar. ANC, IBM, AA etc are not treated as words. (And I do realise, Bubba, that some definitions of acronym do recognise a set of initials alone as being one.)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallinheels Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Bleach! The dam stuff gets everywhere went to put one of my tops on Today and guess what Tiny litte bleach spots all over it Grrrrrrrrrr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad_Robot Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 What really "Grinds My Gears" is when someone uses the lavatory (washroom for the U.S readers) and leaves just one sheet of paper draped over the cardboard inner roll and no spare rolls anywhere in sight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffer Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 What really "Grinds My Gears" is when someone uses the lavatory (washroom for the U.S readers) and leaves just one sheet of paper draped over the cardboard inner roll and no spare rolls anywhere in sight. Absolutely right, B_R! And, if there is a usable roller-towel available (not just a scraggy, filthy trailing end) why do I always have to pull it down TWICE before I can use it? But, of equal concern (and potential confusion) to those who speak proper English, is Uncle Sam's habit of calling the place you go for a piss the 'washroom' or (worse) the 'bathroom' or 'rest room' . I have yet to find one where you can have a bath or a comfortable rest! Why the euphemism: what is wrong with 'lavatory/toilet/loo/gents' (or even, in the politest of society, 'the bog')? Must go now - dashing off to point Percy at the porcelain, shake hands with the unemployed, etc ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad_Robot Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Well puffer you really did make me laugh with your reply and you make a very good point....now another thing "That Really Grinds My Gears".......are people coming into my workshop asking me questions about things that have nothing at all to do with me or my business...here are a couple of prime examples...... "Where has the glazing firm gone from across the road" answer" He retired about five years ago...they then ask.... "Do you know where I can buy some glass" that is the most asked question....another examlple of a dumb question is "Do you know for any all day parking" answer......."Do I look like and information bureau"!!!!! there are loads more but I would get far too stressed writing them. Evening All!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dww Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 All the adverts on at the same time on all the tv channels. life is not a rehearsal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatentHeel Posted June 21, 2009 Author Share Posted June 21, 2009 Waiting ages for a delivery and then finding that you've been sent the wrong bloody size! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallinheels Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 Or even worse waiting in all day for something / someone and it does't arrive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dww Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 In films or tv, people always find a parking space. life is not a rehearsal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Shoe Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 ...and never lock their cars. Graduate footwear designer able to advise and assist on modification and shoe making projects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jojo Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 OMG - I'm definitely a candidate for Grumpy Old Men. I think the biggest pet hate at th moment is mis-pronunciation of "news" as "nooze" and "twenty" as "twenny" Heaven help us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffer Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 In films or tv, people always find a parking space. ...and never lock their cars. ... and, when they are police officers on 'obbo', their presence nearby must be so obvious to even the thickest crinimal that they might as well have a flashing neon sign on the roof saying 'UNDERCOVER POLICE'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 My pet hate would have to be flip-flops. I find it disturbing when I see a very attractive woman dressed sexy and finishes the look with cheap walmart flip-flops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba136 Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 My pet hate would have to be flip-flops. I find it disturbing when I see a very attractive woman dressed sexy and finishes the look with cheap walmart flip-flops. I'll second that! Being mentally comfortable in your own mind is the key to wearing heels in public. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhoj62 Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 she a nice young lady wearing gorgeous heels, and what is that i see on the bottum of them, yes thats right the label, for goodness sake it only take two mins to remove! the higher the boot, the higher the heel, the better the feeling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatentHeel Posted June 29, 2009 Author Share Posted June 29, 2009 she a nice young lady wearing gorgeous heels, and what is that i see on the bottum of them, yes thats right the label, for goodness sake it only take two mins to remove! Yes I know what you mean - so annoying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnCinheels Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 waking up to find the coffee hasnt made itself again! life is short, heels are high, live it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhoj62 Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 waking up to find the coffee hasnt made itself again! almost as bad as getting to work to find no one has made you a cup of tea the higher the boot, the higher the heel, the better the feeling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffer Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 she a nice young lady wearing gorgeous heels, and what is that i see on the bottum of them, yes thats right the label, for goodness sake it only take two mins to remove! I agree, and there was a whole thread here on this subject (including techniques for label removal) about four years ago. As I then recalled, I was at a family wedding in the mid-1970s and kneeling down in church for prayers. A lady in the row in front of me did the same, revealing her shoe soles with a very prominent sticker on one saying 'Faded - to clear, £2'. Apart from them being a purple colour (faded??) I can't remember the shoes, but I doubt that they were very exciting, given the prevailing fashions. I do remember several other people spotting the label and sniggering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhoj62 Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 I agree, and there was a whole thread here on this subject (including techniques for label removal) about four years ago. As I then recalled, I was at a family wedding in the mid-1970s and kneeling down in church for prayers. A lady in the row in front of me did the same, revealing her shoe soles with a very prominent sticker on one saying 'Faded - to clear, £2'. Apart from them being a purple colour (faded??) I can't remember the shoes, but I doubt that they were very exciting, given the prevailing fashions. I do remember several other people spotting the label and sniggering. yes it only takes one little thing to ruin/cheapen an otherwise very nicely done outfit, so just taking that little bit more time about it goes along way. the higher the boot, the higher the heel, the better the feeling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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