Trivial things that make you annoyed beyond expectations?

[Accy cyclist]

Twice today and once the other day I've had eejits get right in my face when talking to me! I've just had one bloke who stank of spirits talking crap about two feet from my face. Not only that but he was swaying from side to side and at one point I had to swerve to avoid him falling into me! I have an imaginary hula hoop around me. If they cross it I feel intimidated and very uncomfortable. Even if I take a step back most will follow me, taking another step forward. Why do they have to talk to you about two feet away, sometimes even closer?! I talk to folk about 6 feet away at least, so why can't they do the same! I just wish they'd keep their distance! 🧐

 

[lazybloke]

@Accy cyclist - you need to get into beekeeping, and walk around like this; that'll sort out your space invaders

Edit: Well sort off. Different space invaders....

 

[ColinJ]

Twice today and once the other day I've had eejits get right in my face when talking to me! I've just had one bloke who stank of spirits talking crap about two feet from my face. Not only that but he was swaying from side to side and at one point I had to swerve to avoid him falling into me! I have an imaginary hula hoop around me. If they cross it I feel intimidated and very uncomfortable. Even if I take a step back most will follow me, taking another step forward. Why do they have to talk to you about two feet away, sometimes even closer?! I talk to folk about 6 feet away at least, so why can't they do the same! I just wish they'd keep their distance! 🧐

An obvious question, but... why are you bothering to talk to eejits so drunk on spirits that they can't even stand up properly...?

 

[bobzmyunkle]

An obvious question, but... why are you bothering to talk to eejits so drunk on spirits that they can't even stand up properly...?

Spoons?

 

[Accy cyclist]

An obvious question, but... why are you bothering to talk to eejits so drunk on spirits that they can't even stand up properly...?

I couldn't get away from him! I'd just got out of my car when he appeared in front of me. I've found in the past that it's safer to let drunks have their say, rather than walking away from them, when they then tend to follow you, sometimes getting quite aggressive. The one this evening isn't aggressive as far as I know, but you never know, as they say! Another thing I don't like is/are huggers! Huggers as in mostly women who again when drunk, want to hug you! I find it really uncomfortable and find that I don't know where to put my hands, so I tend to just let my arms dangle by my side which must look quite odd to anyone seeing this awkward interaction!

 

[IanSmithCSE]

Good morning,

The "nicer" pot noodle?
Some people will believe anything!

You sound to me like someone unaware of Donet Kebab Flavour

Yes, it is or maybe was, a real product that you could actually buy. When accomapanied by 6 (six) sugars in the mug of tea, I was sure that I hadn't already added the sugar, then it's all the engery needed for the commute in.

They are a bit fat high in the fat/carbs balance, around 54/72 kcal per 100g but add in the tea and the balance is restored, apparently there are some proteins in it as well but I won't hold that against it.

[EDIT:]
I fogot to mention that the correct way to "cook" a Pot Noddle is not to pour boiling water into the tub, but to put cold water in and then microwave it for around 3 minutes on full power (800W).

....... Remember that this piece of advice comes to you from someone who recommends microwaving a Cadburys Creme Egg for around 5-10 seconds, you need to experiment on the timing because exploded Creme Egg is very difficult to clean up after.
[END EDIT]

Bye

Ian

 

[cyberknight]

All set to go riding although i opted to go solo as mrs ck working and dont want to be too far from the house and mini ck 1 gets up and i have to drive to wolverhampton to pick up stuff they have ordered before realizing its click and collect !
Thats my weekend plans ruined as i have no chance tomorrow as im working

 

[Drago]

Maybe those who rely on this vaccine to boost their immune system should/could try to boost it naturally, by better diet, exercise and keeping to an acceptable BMI...

...or, as in the case the case of a recent outbreak of nasty lergie, by dying in their thousands.

 

[Mike Ayling]

Courier companies who send me emails asking how I rated their service after a delivery.
Try and contact them if a parcel goes missing and you end up in a lengthy phone queue which usually disconnects!
I have started blocking all requests for how did we do, how do you like our product.

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

Courier companies who send me emails asking how I rated their service after a delivery.
Try and contact them if a parcel goes missing and you end up in a lengthy phone queue which usually disconnects!
I have started blocking all requests for how did we do, how do you like our product.

I agree - a 6 question survey is a bit much for
"I came back home and it was behind the bin"

 

[Electric_Andy]

My son's school - last week there was a hit and run and they closed the major road out of town, and combined with other roadworks the whole of Plymouth was gridlocked. My son arrived at school at 08:50 (first lesson doesn't start until 09:00 so he missed registration). He got an after school detention. A little pragmatism wouldn't go a miss sometimes. Anyway, proud of my boy, he walked out of the detention 5 minutes in because the lady who runs it was reading a book and didn't have her hearing aid in!

And drivers in general - roadworks again, 2 lanes down to 1, everyone stopping 200 yards before and trying to squeeze in to lane 2. I follow the highway code and continue on lane 1 until the split, then try to merge in turn. At least 3 tw*ts won't let me merge because they think I'm "pushing in". Not realising that if everyone drove properly and was a bit more patient, the traffic would move a lot quicker

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

My son's school - last week there was a hit and run and they closed the major road out of town, and combined with other roadworks the whole of Plymouth was gridlocked. My son arrived at school at 08:50 (first lesson doesn't start until 09:00 so he missed registration). He got an after school detention. A little pragmatism wouldn't go a miss sometimes. Anyway, proud of my boy, he walked out of the detention 5 minutes in because the lady who runs it was reading a book and didn't have her hearing aid in!

And drivers in general - roadworks again, 2 lanes down to 1, everyone stopping 200 yards before and trying to squeeze in to lane 2. I follow the highway code and continue on lane 1 until the split, then try to merge in turn. At least 3 tw*ts won't let me merge because they think I'm "pushing in". Not realising that if everyone drove properly and was a bit more patient, the traffic would move a lot quicker

It was always a difficult point when I was a teacher - that if the school bus was late then that was accepted as a good excuse and meant no detention
But if you were in your parent's car and stuck in the same traffic jam then this was not accepted
(it was in my class - I just kept it quiet - but officially it wasn;t!)

 

[matticus]

roadworks again, 2 lanes down to 1, everyone stopping 200 yards before and trying to squeeze in to lane 2. I follow the highway code and continue on lane 1 until the split, then try to merge in turn. At least 3 tw*ts won't let me merge because they think I'm "pushing in". Not realising that if everyone drove properly and was a bit more patient, the traffic would move a lot quicker

For many people, trying to "push in" at roadworks is much like throwing their first-born off a cliff, so expect a similar reaction. Being right isn't going to help you! :P

 

[classic33]

Courier companies who send me emails asking how I rated their service after a delivery.
Try and contact them if a parcel goes missing and you end up in a lengthy phone queue which usually disconnects!
I have started blocking all requests for how did we do, how do you like our product.

Received one such phonecall and answered with "What delivery?".
They'd lost the parcel when they delivered it to the wrong address. Going so far as to provide a picture of the door of the house they delivered to.

 

[Electric_Andy]

if you were in your parent's car and stuck in the same traffic jam then this was not accepted

I would understand if it was a regular thing - but this was a one-off where the whole city was gridlocked. Also, I would give them more credit for sticking to their own rules if they actually stuck to their own. The communication is appaling, their homework doesn't even get marked, and when they give out detentions it's hit or miss whether the parents are notified or not. I could have been sat waiting in the past thinking he'd been kidnapped and phoned the police, but he was actually in detention and they'd not told us - and the kids aren't allowed to use their phones