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Post by wrighter on May 10, 2022 12:26:50 GMT
Lee Mack Micheal Mc Intyre
comedians ?
MyArse
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Post by thevoid on May 10, 2022 12:36:00 GMT
Road works - a road near to us was closed two months ago for about three weeks for resurfacing. It reopened on time and the surface was in pristine condition. A week later it was shut again for the road markings to be applied. Three weeks ago it was closed again and a length of it was dug up for new pipework to be laid. The company repaired the surface and reopened the road, but there is a noticeable area where the surface has sunk slightly. I've just been along the same stretch of road and seen a sign that says more roadworks are scheduled in two weeks time and the road will be closed again. Why can't all these companies liaise with each other and coordinate any roadworks ? No doubt the surface will look a right mess with uneven patches of tarmac yet again. It really is a joke the number of temporary traffic lights you see with literally no work going on and no disturbance to the road. And regarding your last point... Severn Trent had temporary three way lights on the corner of Woodbank Street and Navigation road in Burslem whilst installing pipework to supply a new housing development. The team who had a similar job of installing new gas supplies approached the council and asked if they could tag on to the works already going on, leaving the lights in place to get the job done quicker. Their request was denied as the council make money from each new permit issued, so the lights had to be removed and put back a few days later. Are they still at the top end of Piper Street, past McVities?
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Post by thevoid on May 10, 2022 12:42:38 GMT
Why does every company/bank I ring answer my call with "We are experiencing high call volumes at the moment and as our staff are still currently working from home, your call may take longer than usual to be answered" ? This usually results in a wait of over half an hour to actually speak to someone. Similarly, trying to see our G.P. When our 30th (ish) phone call to the surgery is finally answered (the number is usually always engaged) the "medical navigator" (receptionist in real money) does their utmost to deter me from actually getting to see a Doc. Even when they tentatively agree a consultation may be necessary, they get the G.P. or "clinical assessor" to phone to discuss the problem, and only then might they agree to a face to face consultation. In a similar vein, when you call a company (in this case NatWest) and they keep repeating the same stock phrase every 20 seconds. That's worse than just listening to muzak until someone answers.
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Post by felonious on May 10, 2022 15:17:40 GMT
Why does every company/bank I ring answer my call with "We are experiencing high call volumes at the moment and as our staff are still currently working from home, your call may take longer than usual to be answered" ? This usually results in a wait of over half an hour to actually speak to someone. Similarly, trying to see our G.P. When our 30th (ish) phone call to the surgery is finally answered (the number is usually always engaged) the "medical navigator" (receptionist in real money) does their utmost to deter me from actually getting to see a Doc. Even when they tentatively agree a consultation may be necessary, they get the G.P. or "clinical assessor" to phone to discuss the problem, and only then might they agree to a face to face consultation. In a similar vein, when you call a company (in this case NatWest) and they keep repeating the same stock phrase every 20 seconds. That's worse than just listening to muzak until someone answers. I'll raise your Natwest and give you Scottish power. I can't recollect dealing with a more incompetent company.
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Post by deeside2 on May 10, 2022 16:17:40 GMT
In a similar vein, when you call a company (in this case NatWest) and they keep repeating the same stock phrase every 20 seconds. That's worse than just listening to muzak until someone answers. I'll raise your Natwest and give you Scottish power. I can't recollect dealing with a more incompetent company.
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I've had the 5 day email response message, and the Chat Unavailable from British Gas and several other companies as well. Almost every company appears to be making it as difficult as possible to actually be able to contact them. It's disgraceful, there is almost no "customer service" anymore, and as for the old saying "the customer is always right", well that was abandoned a long time ago.
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Post by partickpotter on May 10, 2022 16:35:59 GMT
I'll raise your Natwest and give you Scottish power. I can't recollect dealing with a more incompetent company. Email us:
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I've had the 5 day email response message, and the Chat Unavailable from British Gas and several other companies as well. Almost every company appears to be making it as difficult as possible to actually be able to contact them. It's disgraceful, there is almost no "customer service" anymore, and as for the old saying "the customer is always right", well that was abandoned a long time ago. Well… I had a concern about my direct debit for my electricity bill with Octopus today. I couldn’t make the change myself on the app but had to email them so I did explaining what I thought the direct debit should be and why. Less than 5 minutes later I got a reply saying the change I wanted had been made. I was impressed. Not quite as impressed as when I realised the contract I entered into with Octopus last October (at my daughter’s suggestion) is a 24 month fixed deal. One of the better contracts I’ve had!
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Post by stokefc on May 10, 2022 16:39:04 GMT
Why does every company/bank I ring answer my call with "We are experiencing high call volumes at the moment and as our staff are still currently working from home, your call may take longer than usual to be answered" ? This usually results in a wait of over half an hour to actually speak to someone. Similarly, trying to see our G.P. When our 30th (ish) phone call to the surgery is finally answered (the number is usually always engaged) the "medical navigator" (receptionist in real money) does their utmost to deter me from actually getting to see a Doc. Even when they tentatively agree a consultation may be necessary, they get the G.P. or "clinical assessor" to phone to discuss the problem, and only then might they agree to a face to face consultation. You are number 23 please hold and someone will fucking answer your call in 2 fucking hours You know , i went down personally to get to see my GP it was fucking dead , perhaps 2 people waiting , i asked to make an appointment , i said anytime it doesn't matter if it's in a month i just want to see a doctor , she was like a fucking robot "you must ring at 8.30 it's not possible to book appointments at the surgery so i went on a angry rant saying i'm working and there's always 20 people in front of me i've got a pea sized lump in me bollocks and a raised mole on me head i need to see a doctor.. they got me in straight away.. eejits
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Post by deeside2 on May 10, 2022 16:52:10 GMT
Why does every company/bank I ring answer my call with "We are experiencing high call volumes at the moment and as our staff are still currently working from home, your call may take longer than usual to be answered" ? This usually results in a wait of over half an hour to actually speak to someone. Similarly, trying to see our G.P. When our 30th (ish) phone call to the surgery is finally answered (the number is usually always engaged) the "medical navigator" (receptionist in real money) does their utmost to deter me from actually getting to see a Doc. Even when they tentatively agree a consultation may be necessary, they get the G.P. or "clinical assessor" to phone to discuss the problem, and only then might they agree to a face to face consultation. You are number 23 please hold and someone will fucking answer your call in 2 fucking hours You know , i went down personally to get to see my GP it was fucking dead , perhaps 2 people waiting , i asked to make an appointment , i said anytime it doesn't matter if it's in a month i just want to see a doctor , she was like a fucking robot "you must ring at 8.30 it's not possible to book appointments at the surgery so i went on a angry rant saying i'm working and there's always 20 people in front of me i've got a pea sized lump in me bollocks and a raised mole on me head i need to see a doctor.. they got me in straight away.. eejits Sounds normal ! Well done for persisting - hope everything's ok !
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Post by thehartshillbadger on May 10, 2022 17:02:43 GMT
Old people and females at airport security that, even though there are many posters in many languages, still act surprised that laptops go in their own tray or that they need to remove their belts Along with having to hand over their latest oversized Boots’ Sale haul
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Post by Deleted on May 10, 2022 17:09:15 GMT
Angel Delight.
Horrible shite.
Who thought banana or butterscotch was a good idea.
Chicken Ravioli . Don't mess with the classics
Beetle cars. Just look crap
Mayonnaise...horrible gloop
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Post by thehartshillbadger on May 10, 2022 17:23:22 GMT
Kids going around “FaceTiming” whilst walking down the street and in shops or playing loud tinny grime and drill music through their iPhones in public places. People (mainly foreign) having calls on speaker phone on the train for my entire journey. People walking in front of you (usually women) suddenly stopping to look around resulting in a sudden swerve to avoid. Umbrellas! Should be banned in public. Bar people shouting “who’s next?” when the bars busy instead of concentrating on the people who’ve actually been stood there in front of them for 10 minutes. Women who dance and sing like complete idiots when hearing the song “Sex on Fire” as though all their inhibitions go out the window. Finding it really hard to find Golden Grahams in supermarkets. Shall I go on?😉
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Post by Deleted on May 10, 2022 17:28:17 GMT
Blackpool Tower. Big pointy stupid thing
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Post by felonious on May 10, 2022 18:43:54 GMT
You are number 23 please hold and someone will fucking answer your call in 2 fucking hours You know , i went down personally to get to see my GP it was fucking dead , perhaps 2 people waiting , i asked to make an appointment , i said anytime it doesn't matter if it's in a month i just want to see a doctor , she was like a fucking robot "you must ring at 8.30 it's not possible to book appointments at the surgery so i went on a angry rant saying i'm working and there's always 20 people in front of me i've got a pea sized lump in me bollocks and a raised mole on me head i need to see a doctor.. they got me in straight away.. eejits Sounds normal ! Well done for persisting - hope everything's ok ! Our doctor is the one thing I can't complain about. Phone at 8:30 and usually in that morning sometimes he even answers the phone In a survey a few years back he got the highest rating in Staffordshire and I think something like number 75 out of 7,000 surgeries in the country. If they could clone him the NHS wouldn't have a single problem, he's one of the most efficient people I've ever met. Always has a smile and a laugh.
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Post by iancransonsknees on May 10, 2022 18:43:56 GMT
The School Run parents and grandparents, who have to ferry the little darlings about. They park on double yellow lines, pavements and generally cause congestion for other road users. Make the little bastards walk to school or use public transport. I hate your fucking guts every single one of you selfish wankers! I think I've just fallen in love 😍😍😍
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Post by iancransonsknees on May 10, 2022 18:46:01 GMT
Kids going around “FaceTiming” whilst walking down the street and in shops or playing loud tinny grime and drill music through their iPhones in public places. People (mainly foreign) having calls on speaker phone on the train for my entire journey. People walking in front of you (usually women) suddenly stopping to look around resulting in a sudden swerve to avoid. Umbrellas! Should be banned in public. Bar people shouting “who’s next?” when the bars busy instead of concentrating on the people who’ve actually been stood there in front of them for 10 minutes. Women who dance and sing like complete idiots when hearing the song “Sex on Fire” as though all their inhibitions go out the window. Finding it really hard to find Golden Grahams in supermarkets. Shall I go on?😉 Please do.
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Post by thehartshillbadger on May 10, 2022 18:56:20 GMT
Kids going around “FaceTiming” whilst walking down the street and in shops or playing loud tinny grime and drill music through their iPhones in public places. People (mainly foreign) having calls on speaker phone on the train for my entire journey. People walking in front of you (usually women) suddenly stopping to look around resulting in a sudden swerve to avoid. Umbrellas! Should be banned in public. Bar people shouting “who’s next?” when the bars busy instead of concentrating on the people who’ve actually been stood there in front of them for 10 minutes. Women who dance and sing like complete idiots when hearing the song “Sex on Fire” as though all their inhibitions go out the window. Finding it really hard to find Golden Grahams in supermarkets. Shall I go on?😉 Please do. I was hoping someone would say that. The cull of badgers in this country is a national disgrace!
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Post by felonious on May 10, 2022 19:22:07 GMT
I was hoping someone would say that. The cull of badgers in this country is a national disgrace! TB or not TB, that is the question
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Post by thehartshillbadger on May 10, 2022 19:46:36 GMT
I was hoping someone would say that. The cull of badgers in this country is a national disgrace! TB or not TB, that is the question I’m clean!😉
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Post by Davef on May 10, 2022 20:39:41 GMT
That whistle jingle at the end of every McDonalds advert.
Gets on my tits.
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Post by thehartshillbadger on May 10, 2022 20:45:21 GMT
That whistle jingle at the end of every McDonalds advert. Gets on my tits. It was even worse before when some camp voice used to say “I’m loving’ it” after. Be thankful for small mercy’s
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Post by napperwainwright on May 10, 2022 22:37:26 GMT
People who when asking for service, use the phrase "can I get"?
No, you useless cunt you're living in the UK and the correct way to ask is could/can I have?
If you must speak like that then fuck off to the other side of the Atlantic, from where that phrase originated, or watch less US tv you twat!
I do know a barman who refuses to serve the "can I get" brigade. He tells them " no you can't get it, because its my job to get it for you"!
Also, they are Railway Stations and not train stations.
I fucking love getting old and miserable.
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Post by chuffedstokie on May 11, 2022 5:20:20 GMT
People who when asking for service, use the phrase "can I get"? No, you useless cunt you're living in the UK and the correct way to ask is could/can I have? If you must speak like that then fuck off to the other side of the Atlantic, from where that phrase originated, or watch less US tv you twat! I do know a barman who refuses to serve the "can I get" brigade. He tells them " no you can't get it, because its my job to get it for you"! Also, they are Railway Stations and not train stations. I fucking love getting old and miserable. Couldn't agree more. (especially about the stations).😉
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Post by thevoid on May 11, 2022 5:24:37 GMT
Fucking Love Island. The adverts have started already
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Post by questionable on May 11, 2022 6:18:12 GMT
I’m quite fussy over how my foods cooked/prepared, let my guard down last night whilst cutting the lawns the other half did me a prawn salad, usually I’d cook my own prawns more so as they’re enormous and 100% I’d make sure they’re fully defrosted and cooked how I like them.
Been up all night feeling ill and my stomach is aching like mad, wont go into exact details.
I was moaning like mad yesterday about the task I’ve got to do today but it sounds really dodgy if I ring in work now saying won’t be in today.
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Post by cerebralstokie on May 11, 2022 13:37:48 GMT
I lived in the Longton area in the 40's and 50's and I have been trying to get it off my chest for the last 70 odd years - cough cough.
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Post by Deleted on May 11, 2022 16:10:16 GMT
That bloke with the ultra white teeth who does Cinch adverts.
The people who changed the vanilla ice cream filling in Arctic Roll for some custard tasting shite.
Guacamole...green shite
Citroen Picasso....seriously
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Post by questionable on May 11, 2022 21:25:56 GMT
That bloke with the ultra white teeth who does Cinch adverts. The people who changed the vanilla ice cream filling in Arctic Roll for some custard tasting shite. Guacamole...green shite Citroen Picasso....seriously Can’t stand Artic Roll, it’s like bread bap with ice cream inside, Vienetta is nice but they’re really small blocks.
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Post by Deleted on May 11, 2022 21:50:27 GMT
That bloke with the ultra white teeth who does Cinch adverts. The people who changed the vanilla ice cream filling in Arctic Roll for some custard tasting shite. Guacamole...green shite Citroen Picasso....seriously Can’t stand Artic Roll, it’s like bread bap with ice cream inside, Vienetta is nice but they’re really small blocks. The Arctic Roll lab technicians have ruined it You can't go wrong with a Vienetta
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Post by steve66 on May 12, 2022 8:43:09 GMT
So called wags having to go to court to contest tweets, what a waste of public time & money when there are far more important things going on grrrrrrr
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Post by chuffedstokie on May 12, 2022 12:15:48 GMT
So called wags having to go to court to contest tweets, what a waste of public time & money when there are far more important things going on grrrrrrr The MSM are fawning all over this shite, does ANYONE care?
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