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Post by Ygor on Oct 22, 2017 9:36:34 GMT
Parent and Child parking spaces - twice the fucking size of a normal space and equivalent to disabled spaces. The latter of course feature many who pull in, display disabled badge on dashboard, then sprightly walk / run off into the store. But I haven't got a problem with Disabled spaces in principle that's for sure. But parent and child spaces, especially those that are as close/closer to the supermarket doors than the disabled spaces, well that just does my head in. I'd be happier if they put them as far from the doors as possible - would do the little darlin's a power of good in terms of exercise. I just don't get why Parent/Child get priority over normal adults when it comes to parking your car.
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Post by PotteringThrough on Oct 22, 2017 9:53:00 GMT
So, some quite literally awesome points there. I've even heard 'So' at the start of a sentence on radio 4 a few times. RADIO 4! Even on Today, WatO and the World Tonight! What is the world coming to? It is, at least, useful as a warning that the person speaking is most likely talking rubbish. I start a lot of emails with the word So but then go back and delete it. It is often followed by "what I need you to do is" and the so was to try and soften it but sometimes people just need to do their job.
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Post by slother on Oct 22, 2017 10:01:26 GMT
It's for if you've got a pram you need to put them into. So you're not blocking the road with a babby.
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Post by felonious on Oct 22, 2017 12:23:58 GMT
Parent and Child parking spaces - twice the fucking size of a normal space and equivalent to disabled spaces. The latter of course feature many who pull in, display disabled badge on dashboard, then sprightly walk / run off into the store. But I haven't got a problem with Disabled spaces in principle that's for sure. But parent and child spaces, especially those that are as close/closer to the supermarket doors than the disabled spaces, well that just does my head in. I'd be happier if they put them as far from the doors as possible - would do the little darlin's a power of good in terms of exercise. I just don't get why Parent/Child get priority over normal adults when it comes to parking your car. You know that experience you have when you're trying to get out of a car in a tight space with out banging the car door against next doors car? Well try to imagine doing the same and trying to lift a baby or a toddler out of a car seat.
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Post by Mendicant on Oct 22, 2017 12:29:44 GMT
People who treat public toilets like toilets. Try not to spray piss everywhere in the cubicle like you've just won a Grand Prix and flush the fucking thing.
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Post by samba :) on Oct 22, 2017 12:56:02 GMT
People who treat public toilets like toilets. Try not to spray piss everywhere in the cubicle like you've just won a Grand Prix and flush the fucking thing. I agree Btw if your in longton and use the piblic loo instead of the tesco one your a bit gross
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Post by Ygor on Oct 22, 2017 13:08:30 GMT
Parent and Child parking spaces - twice the fucking size of a normal space and equivalent to disabled spaces. The latter of course feature many who pull in, display disabled badge on dashboard, then sprightly walk / run off into the store. But I haven't got a problem with Disabled spaces in principle that's for sure. But parent and child spaces, especially those that are as close/closer to the supermarket doors than the disabled spaces, well that just does my head in. I'd be happier if they put them as far from the doors as possible - would do the little darlin's a power of good in terms of exercise. I just don't get why Parent/Child get priority over normal adults when it comes to parking your car. You know that experience you have when you're trying to get out of a car in a tight space with out banging the car door against next doors car? Well try to imagine doing the same and trying to lift a baby or a toddler out of a car seat. I take your point - fair comment. But I still don't see why the "Parent/child" mantel places you in the same standing as a disabled person with (usually) closer access to the front door than others. Having said that, if car parking spaces in general were made a bit bigger, we'd all benefit.
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Post by steve66 on Oct 22, 2017 14:37:07 GMT
You know that experience you have when you're trying to get out of a car in a tight space with out banging the car door against next doors car? Well try to imagine doing the same and trying to lift a baby or a toddler out of a car seat. I take your point - fair comment. But I still don't see why the "Parent/child" mantel places you in the same standing as a disabled person with (usually) closer access to the front door than others. Having said that, if car parking spaces in general were made a bit bigger, we'd all benefit. Was primarily for mothers & babies which makes sense, most annoying when you see adults & teenagers use same facility!
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Post by Mendicant on Oct 22, 2017 15:10:02 GMT
Parent and Child parking spaces - twice the fucking size of a normal space and equivalent to disabled spaces. The latter of course feature many who pull in, display disabled badge on dashboard, then sprightly walk / run off into the store. But I haven't got a problem with Disabled spaces in principle that's for sure. But parent and child spaces, especially those that are as close/closer to the supermarket doors than the disabled spaces, well that just does my head in. I'd be happier if they put them as far from the doors as possible - would do the little darlin's a power of good in terms of exercise. I just don't get why Parent/Child get priority over normal adults when it comes to parking your car. You know that experience you have when you're trying to get out of a car in a tight space with out banging the car door against next doors car? Well try to imagine doing the same and trying to lift a baby or a toddler out of a car seat. Tell me about it, abductions can be tricky, need elbow room.
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Post by felonious on Oct 22, 2017 15:51:25 GMT
You know that experience you have when you're trying to get out of a car in a tight space with out banging the car door against next doors car? Well try to imagine doing the same and trying to lift a baby or a toddler out of a car seat. I take your point - fair comment. But I still don't see why the "Parent/child" mantel places you in the same standing as a disabled person with (usually) closer access to the front door than others. Having said that, if car parking spaces in general were made a bit bigger, we'd all benefit. I think it's probably to keep those pesky toddlers who are permanently on escape mode away from the main body of the car park. I had twins, it was a nightmare
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Post by Ygor on Oct 22, 2017 17:24:42 GMT
Holding a celebration event of any kind (birthdays, weddings, etc.) that involves a disco without another room that people like me can go into so I can drink, chat comfortably, and not have the wife badgering me to dance.
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Post by potterglen on Oct 22, 2017 18:09:56 GMT
Parent and Child parking spaces - twice the fucking size of a normal space and equivalent to disabled spaces. The latter of course feature many who pull in, display disabled badge on dashboard, then sprightly walk / run off into the store. But I haven't got a problem with Disabled spaces in principle that's for sure. But parent and child spaces, especially those that are as close/closer to the supermarket doors than the disabled spaces, well that just does my head in. I'd be happier if they put them as far from the doors as possible - would do the little darlin's a power of good in terms of exercise. I just don't get why Parent/Child get priority over normal adults when it comes to parking your car. You know that experience you have when you're trying to get out of a car in a tight space with out banging the car door against next doors car? Well try to imagine doing the same and trying to lift a baby or a toddler out of a car seat. I have no idea how I managed it
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Post by FbrgVaStkFan on Oct 22, 2017 18:44:52 GMT
It happened to a friend again on Friday. He solves the problem by pressing the light for the cabin crew, points out the problem and lets them deal with it. A much more sensible way to solve the problem. Mind, he is Scottish and quick to anger so it is clearly the best for everyone on board if he does not get embroiled in a 'heated' debate. Is it because he's Scottish or quick to anger? Or are Scots generally angry?
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Post by Clem Fandango on Oct 22, 2017 21:06:57 GMT
I take your point - fair comment. But I still don't see why the "Parent/child" mantel places you in the same standing as a disabled person with (usually) closer access to the front door than others. Having said that, if car parking spaces in general were made a bit bigger, we'd all benefit. Was primarily for mothers & babies which makes sense, most annoying when you see adults & teenagers use same facility! That boils my piss when you see parents with kids old enough to be able to exit a car by theirselves using a space.
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Post by 3putts on Oct 23, 2017 12:00:07 GMT
Parent and Child parking spaces - twice the fucking size of a normal space and equivalent to disabled spaces. The latter of course feature many who pull in, display disabled badge on dashboard, then sprightly walk / run off into the store. But I haven't got a problem with Disabled spaces in principle that's for sure. But parent and child spaces, especially those that are as close/closer to the supermarket doors than the disabled spaces, well that just does my head in. I'd be happier if they put them as far from the doors as possible - would do the little darlin's a power of good in terms of exercise. I just don't get why Parent/Child get priority over normal adults when it comes to parking your car. why not likit these parking places between the hours of 9 to 5? I am sick of having to park miles away esp when its pissing down at 8pm at night
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Post by 3putts on Oct 23, 2017 12:06:24 GMT
Parents who just stand there looking at their phones while the kids run riot, not only is it annoying but the kids could get hurt but obviously Facebook is more important. People who don't ask if they can put their seat back who are in front of you on a flight. I don't see why someone should have to ask to put their seat back before doing so. I agree it can be an inconvenience but I don't see how you could refuse such a request anyway..unless you were eating perhaps? I fly to Kazkhstan a lot and some Kazakhs put their seat back immediately before the plane has even took off. A quiet word normally is enough. As I explained to my mate I could have been childish about it and kept knocking on the back of the headrest...a solution that my mate explained he had actually used before when the same happened to him. It happened to a friend again on Friday. He solves the problem by pressing the light for the cabin crew, points out the problem and lets them deal with it. A much more sensible way to solve the problem. Mind, he is Scottish and quick to anger so it is clearly the best for everyone on board if he does not get embroiled in a 'heated' debate. many short haul airlines[Ryanair,jet2] have now done away with reclining seats as it was causing problems. if I fly further these days I pay the extra and go upstairs
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Post by tuum on Oct 23, 2017 12:25:27 GMT
It happened to a friend again on Friday. He solves the problem by pressing the light for the cabin crew, points out the problem and lets them deal with it. A much more sensible way to solve the problem. Mind, he is Scottish and quick to anger so it is clearly the best for everyone on board if he does not get embroiled in a 'heated' debate. Is it because he's Scottish or quick to anger? Or are Scots generally angry? It's a generalisation to say Scots are angrier than the rest of us Brits. However, the Scots I work with,especially the over 50's do seem to anger a little quicker. By contrast, the 30 somethings seem pretty laid back. I work in the oil&gas industry so I meet a fair few Scottish people.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2017 16:08:43 GMT
I don't see why someone should have to ask to put their seat back before doing so. I agree it can be an inconvenience but I don't see how you could refuse such a request anyway..unless you were eating perhaps? I fly to Kazkhstan a lot and some Kazakhs put their seat back immediately before the plane has even took off. A quiet word normally is enough. As I explained to my mate I could have been childish about it and kept knocking on the back of the headrest...a solution that my mate explained he had actually used before when the same happened to him. It happened to a friend again on Friday. He solves the problem by pressing the light for the cabin crew, points out the problem and lets them deal with it. A much more sensible way to solve the problem. Mind, he is Scottish and quick to anger so it is clearly the best for everyone on board if he does not get embroiled in a 'heated' debate. many short haul airlines[Ryanair,jet2] have now done away with reclining seats as it was causing problems. if I fly further these days I pay the extra and go upstairs What if it's not an A380....Bit cold on the roof...
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Post by steve66 on Oct 23, 2017 16:44:03 GMT
People who push to front of queues, especially foreigners, needless to say I'm on me hols now! 👴🏾
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Post by jimigoodwinsbeard on Oct 24, 2017 6:09:26 GMT
Is it because he's Scottish or quick to anger? Or are Scots generally angry? It's a generalisation to say Scots are angrier than the rest of us Brits. However, the Scots I work with,especially the over 50's do seem to anger a little quicker. By contrast, the 30 somethings seem pretty laid back. I work in the oil&gas industry so I meet a fair few Scottish people. I go to Edinburgh tomorrow for 3 days. I will try to keep away from the over 50s!!!!
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Post by Northy on Oct 24, 2017 7:30:01 GMT
It's a generalisation to say Scots are angrier than the rest of us Brits. However, the Scots I work with,especially the over 50's do seem to anger a little quicker. By contrast, the 30 somethings seem pretty laid back. I work in the oil&gas industry so I meet a fair few Scottish people. I go to Edinburgh tomorrow for 3 days. I will try to keep away from the over 50s!!!! Enjoy, it's a great city, been a fair few times mesen, but I still haven't been onto the Royal Yacht
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Post by tuum on Oct 24, 2017 11:25:22 GMT
It's a generalisation to say Scots are angrier than the rest of us Brits. However, the Scots I work with,especially the over 50's do seem to anger a little quicker. By contrast, the 30 somethings seem pretty laid back. I work in the oil&gas industry so I meet a fair few Scottish people. I go to Edinburgh tomorrow for 3 days. I will try to keep away from the over 50s!!!! Maybe I should rephrase my comment before I dig myself into a hole. The over 50's Scottish guys I work with tend not to suffer fools. Enjoy Edinburgh.
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Post by 3putts on Oct 24, 2017 16:59:43 GMT
many short haul airlines[Ryanair,jet2] have now done away with reclining seats as it was causing problems. if I fly further these days I pay the extra and go upstairs What if it's not an A380....Bit cold on the roof... think the boeing 777 is a jumbo too. but I try to avoid as the business class is not a patch on the a380
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Post by 3putts on Oct 24, 2017 17:03:30 GMT
I go to Edinburgh tomorrow for 3 days. I will try to keep away from the over 50s!!!! Enjoy, it's a great city, been a fair few times mesen, but I still haven't been onto the Royal Yacht I went once over the new year, it was 20 years ago but on sat lunch we[me & the ex] walked into a pub all is well until I ordered a drink it went very quiet a bit like the scene in "an American werewolf in London" nobody actually threatened me or owt like that but we did feel uncomfortable
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Post by chuffedstokie on Oct 24, 2017 17:38:17 GMT
Enjoy, it's a great city, been a fair few times mesen, but I still haven't been onto the Royal Yacht I went once over the new year, it was 20 years ago but on sat lunch we[me & the ex] walked into a pub all is well until I ordered a drink it went very quiet a bit like the scene in "an American werewolf in London" nobody actually threatened me or owt like that but we did feel uncomfortable Bit like North Wales then, or at least everything North of Aberystwyth. If I had a quid every time I've walked into a pub and Cymric kicks in with the locals the moment you say pint of bitter please.
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Post by elystokie on Oct 24, 2017 19:34:04 GMT
Enjoy, it's a great city, been a fair few times mesen, but I still haven't been onto the Royal Yacht I went once over the new year, it was 20 years ago but on sat lunch we[me & the ex] walked into a pub all is well until I ordered a drink it went very quiet a bit like the scene in "an American werewolf in London" nobody actually threatened me or owt like that but we did feel uncomfortable Some mates and me watched John Lowe v Jocky Wilson in a darts final in an Edinburgh pub in the early eighties, we were the only ones supporting Lowe, got loads of 'looks' but nowt happened. Had many a night out there and rarely had any bother. Rosyth was a different matter entirely, loads of fights there, they hated us
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Post by felonious on Oct 24, 2017 19:53:06 GMT
I went once over the new year, it was 20 years ago but on sat lunch we[me & the ex] walked into a pub all is well until I ordered a drink it went very quiet a bit like the scene in "an American werewolf in London" nobody actually threatened me or owt like that but we did feel uncomfortable Bit like North Wales then, or at least everything North of Aberystwyth. If I had a quid every time I've walked into a pub and Cymric kicks in with the locals the moment you say pint of bitter please. A mate of mine and his wife used to have a bit of fun in the shops in North Wales. He'd do all the talking but if anything rude was said in Welsh his missus from Blaenau would let them know
I had the opposite experience of yours some years back at a party out in the sticks near to Nefyn. The minute they heard we were English the conversation went from Welsh to English.
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Post by Northy on Oct 24, 2017 20:03:09 GMT
Enjoy, it's a great city, been a fair few times mesen, but I still haven't been onto the Royal Yacht I went once over the new year, it was 20 years ago but on sat lunch we[me & the ex] walked into a pub all is well until I ordered a drink it went very quiet a bit like the scene in "an American werewolf in London" nobody actually threatened me or owt like that but we did feel uncomfortable went last year for the festival and military tattoo, it was great, used to go every 3 months with work no bother at all, until one day I had a dark blue sports top on, got a few stares and was told it looked like a Rangers top
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Post by stayingupfor Sexualchocolate on Oct 25, 2017 8:25:36 GMT
I went once over the new year, it was 20 years ago but on sat lunch we[me & the ex] walked into a pub all is well until I ordered a drink it went very quiet a bit like the scene in "an American werewolf in London" nobody actually threatened me or owt like that but we did feel uncomfortable Some mates and me watched John Lowe v Jocky Wilson in a darts final in an Edinburgh pub in the early eighties, we were the only ones supporting Lowe, got loads of 'looks' but nowt happened. Had many a night out there and rarely had any bother. Rosyth was a different matter entirely, loads of fights there, they hated us Mainly in larenzos and the gladger.
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Post by Ygor on Oct 25, 2017 9:00:36 GMT
Parents on the school run who park outside the school causing traffic chaos whilst they (seemingly) wander of into school with little Johnny for 1/2 an hour. Is it not possible to just drop them off and go on their way? When I was a lad the journey to/from school was an adventure enjoyed with your mates, especially in winter when slides, giant snowballs and snowballing fights were all part of the fun with no parents to effectively piss on her chips and stop your antics.
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