The observation and asides thread

Bruv · Post by **Bruv** » Sat Jun 25, 2016 4:09 pm

Betty Boop;1497759 wrote: I like most of it, some of it even makes me cry but then I cry at the slightest thing sometimes.

You too ?

Must be our age.........

I will understand if you say..........bloody cheek.

Post by **Betty Boop** » Sat Jun 25, 2016 4:13 pm

Bruv;1497760 wrote: You too ?

Must be our age.........

I will understand if you say..........bloody cheek.

I'm not sure if I should say bloody cheek or not lol I don't know your age :wah:

I've always been emotional, but on my own, I'm good at hiding my true feelings but songs, films, soaps etc can and often do get to me.

Lots of people think I am as hard as nails.

Bruv · Post by **Bruv** » Sat Jun 25, 2016 4:22 pm

Betty Boop;1497761 wrote: I'm not sure if I should say bloody cheek or not lol I don't know your age :wah:

I've always been emotional, but on my own, I'm good at hiding my true feelings but songs, films, soaps etc can and often do get to me.

Lots of people think I am as hard as nails.

My age ?......ancient......I don't believe it but 69.....don't look it....I kid myself......feel 17 ish.......except when rising from a chair.

You are British.....like me.

Mustn't show feelings..........our American members wont understand this.

I love a good weepy, song or film.....most of my favs are angst ridden.......have no idea why....cos I'm hard as nails.

Post by **Betty Boop** » Sat Jun 25, 2016 4:22 pm

Watching New Order now, that should mark my age somehow, roughly.

Bruv · Post by **Bruv** » Sat Jun 25, 2016 4:25 pm

Betty Boop;1497763 wrote: Watching New Order now, that should mark my age somehow, roughly.

I thought it was the Philharmonic........

Post by **Betty Boop** » Sat Jun 25, 2016 4:31 pm

Bruv;1497762 wrote: My age ?......ancient......I don't believe it but 69.....don't look it....I kid myself......feel 17 ish.......except when rising from a chair.

You are British.....like me.

Mustn't show feelings..........our American members wont understand this.

I love a good weepy, song or film.....most of my favs are angst ridden.......have no idea why....cos I'm hard as nails.

Wow, you're older than Spot. I'd never have placed you as that age from your posts here.

Can't say I feel 17 but I do keep forgetting I am 45, I have to actually stop and work it out nowadays.

Post by **Betty Boop** » Sat Jun 25, 2016 4:33 pm

Bruv;1497764 wrote: I thought it was the Philharmonic........

Wouldn't that be Orchestral Maneuvers in the Dark...

FourPart · Post by **FourPart** » Sat Jun 25, 2016 4:33 pm

I don't think I've ever felt 17 - except, maybe, when I was 7.

Bruv · Post by **Bruv** » Sat Jun 25, 2016 4:34 pm

Betty Boop;1497765 wrote: Wow, you're older than Spot.

He is ageless......I am timeless........did I just say that ???

I am off to bed......dont stay up too late kids.

Post by **Betty Boop** » Sat Jun 25, 2016 4:37 pm

Bruv;1497769 wrote: He is ageless......I am timeless........did I just say that ???

I am off to bed......dont stay up too late kids.

The night is still young, I may go clubbing until 5am... but probably not.

Sleep well young man.

FourPart · Post by **FourPart** » Sat Jun 25, 2016 4:38 pm

What is the time to someone who is timeless?

Post by **Betty Boop** » Sat Jun 25, 2016 4:40 pm

FourPart;1497772 wrote: What is the time to someone who is timeless?

Good point, he should use his time more wisely than to sleep.

Post by **Betty Boop** » Sat Jun 25, 2016 4:51 pm

ooooh Blue Monday and Love will tear us apart again the music is brilliant, very techno get up and dance stuff, it's a shame his voice just isn't up to the job anymore had forgotten the good tunes!

Post by **Betty Boop** » Sat Jun 25, 2016 5:01 pm

ELO on Sunday night, Coldplay too!!

I sooooo need to do one Glastonbury in my lifetime, in a yurt, where the decent toilets are.

FourPart · Post by **FourPart** » Sat Jun 25, 2016 6:29 pm

Betty Boop;1497777 wrote: ELO on Sunday night, Coldplay too!!

I sooooo need to do one Glastonbury in my lifetime, in a yurt, where the decent toilets are.
You'll have to invest in a She-Wee.

Post by **Betty Boop** » Sun Jun 26, 2016 2:46 pm

More tears as Coldplay perform Viola Beach's song in tribute to them, River came from Penzance :-1

Post by **Betty Boop** » Sun Jun 26, 2016 2:47 pm

FourPart;1497779 wrote: You'll have to invest in a She-Wee.

Hmmm not sure I could use such a thing :wah:

Post by **Betty Boop** » Sun Jun 26, 2016 2:55 pm

Coldplay do the Bee Gees OMG I may never get over this

Bruv · Post by **Bruv** » Mon Jun 27, 2016 6:55 am

Betty Boop;1497807 wrote: Coldplay do the Bee Gees OMG I may never get over this

Shame that Michael Eavis performance was better than Barry Gibbs weren't it ?

Post by **Betty Boop** » Mon Jun 27, 2016 8:20 am

Bruv;1497853 wrote: Shame that Michael Eavis performance was better than Barry Gibbs weren't it ?

200% better :wah:

Saint_ · Post by **Saint_** » Mon Jun 27, 2016 8:26 am

Bruv;1497723 wrote:

Now.....these abominations are the biggest insult to the customer.....and I detest them..

Yep. I agree. It's just a way to make the poor cashier do the work of eight cashiers and save the company money by making the customers do their own bagging and scanning.

Bruv · Post by **Bruv** » Mon Jun 27, 2016 8:35 am

Betty Boop;1497867 wrote: 200% better :wah:

Not just me ?

Why don't they just F-F-F-f-f-fade away ?

Wandrin · Post by **Wandrin** » Mon Jun 27, 2016 12:55 pm

Saint_;1497869 wrote: Yep. I agree. It's just a way to make the poor cashier do the work of eight cashiers and save the company money by making the customers do their own bagging and scanning.

I don't mind them much, especially when there are long lines at the traditional cashiers while the self-checkout kiosks stand empty.

Bruv · Post by **Bruv** » Mon Jun 27, 2016 2:16 pm

Update on the Self Service crisis...........

First thing today I approached the Customer Service desk in said super market and asked about the duplicated entries on my receipt, I signed a bit of paper and she returned the over payment. I asked "Is it as easy as that?" "Yes" she replied smiling. "So does this happen often ?" "Yes" she said.

Just last Friday I had to sign a form 3 times for some petty cash, and had to get it counter signed by a manager, in order to purchase a new tap.......but if I get duplicated items on my receipt they throw the money at you for a single signature.

I asked who I should pursue a complaint with concerning there being no manned tills after 8.00PM........"That would be Mandy......she's not in today".

Later I saw the second in command and asked the same question......he told me I should see Mandy.

I shall email the company directly.

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Mon Jun 27, 2016 3:35 pm

Hi all,

Popping in to say hello to all. I've missed you all so much and plan to become a member again.

Hoping all are well and happy

Kathy Ellen xx

Post by **LarsMac** » Mon Jun 27, 2016 6:39 pm

Kathy Ellen;1497897 wrote: Hi all,

Popping in to say hello to all. I've missed you all so much and plan to become a member again.

Hoping all are well and happy

Kathy Ellen xx

Well, you still Are a member, here.

And we can't wait to hear how life is treating you.

Am I correct that you moved down to the Land of Sunshine and Alligators a year or so back?

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Mon Jun 27, 2016 7:11 pm

LarsMac;1497898 wrote: Well, you still Are a member, here.

And we can't wait to hear how life is treating you.

Am I correct that you moved down to the Land of Sunshine and Alligators a year or so back?

Hey Lars,

Great to chat with you again. No, I didn't move down to Florida. Maybe someday I will, but most of my family is still living in NJ.

My life is wonderful now. I've retired and am enjoying life to the fullest now.

Hope all is wonderful with you xx

Post by **LarsMac** » Mon Jun 27, 2016 7:24 pm

Kathy Ellen;1497900 wrote: Hey Lars,

Great to chat with you again. No, I didn't move down to Florida. Maybe someday I will, but most of my family is still living in NJ.

My life is wonderful now. I've retired and am enjoying life to the fullest now.

Hope all is wonderful with you xx

Yep. We're doing good. Just finished moving back out to farm lands, and enjoying it. sit on the porch till evening, watch the sunset, and the spend an hour or so stargazing. Wake up in time to watch the sun rise over the fields before settling in to work.

magentaflame · Post by **magentaflame** » Tue Jun 28, 2016 3:28 am

KATHYYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEE...... ..EEEEEEEEEE

Hi there missy!

Bruv · Post by **Bruv** » Tue Jun 28, 2016 5:00 am

Kathy Ellen;1497897 wrote: Hi all,

Popping in to say hello to all. I've missed you all so much and plan to become a member again.

Hoping all are well and happy

Kathy Ellen xx

Hello again, just dive in and start, I think you have started actually.

Bruv · Post by **Bruv** » Sun Jul 17, 2016 5:18 am

How should an Englishman say LEVER ?

Why am I hearing it said leva, rather than leaver ?

Snowfire · Post by **Snowfire** » Sun Jul 17, 2016 5:59 am

Bruv;1498638 wrote: How should an Englishman say LEVER ?

Why am I hearing it said leva, rather than leaver ?

It's because of the referendum. Push the Leaver has a different connotation nowadays. I have to hold on all the time

FourPart · Post by **FourPart** » Sun Jul 17, 2016 5:16 pm

It's just another Americanisation (N.B. "Americanisation" spelt with an 's', not a 'z'). With the lowering standard of U.K. made T.V. & hte increase of American Dross, the younger generation are learning from their environment - i.e. American T.V.

One thing that really grates on me is the pronunciation of 'Year' as 'Yur'.

magentaflame · Post by **magentaflame** » Mon Jul 18, 2016 1:29 pm

I pronounce it. "Leeva'...... ~shrugs~

If i was a new zealander id say. 'Luva' lol

Bruv · Post by **Bruv** » Mon Jul 18, 2016 2:40 pm

I expect you pronounce it Leeva? with that really annoying questioning intonation made famous by Neighbours and Home and Away

Post by **Betty Boop** » Mon Jul 18, 2016 3:13 pm

:-6:-6 I'm hot and getting hotter again tomorrow :-6:-6

Post by **spot** » Mon Jul 18, 2016 3:15 pm

Bruv;1498638 wrote: How should an Englishman say LEVER ?

Why am I hearing it said leva, rather than leaver ?

It's Essex for leather, maybe you're confusing the word. Or they think levers are made of leather?

Post by **Betty Boop** » Mon Jul 18, 2016 3:25 pm

Jubilee Pool gives the warmest of Penzance welcomes to Prince Charles | The Cornishman

Shame they didn't show ole Charlie boy the state of the promenade

Bruv · Post by **Bruv** » Mon Jul 18, 2016 3:29 pm

Betty Boop;1498683 wrote: :-6:-6 I'm hot and getting hotter again tomorrow :-6:-6

Is this place turned into a dating site ? :sneaky:

Bruv · Post by **Bruv** » Mon Jul 18, 2016 3:31 pm

spot;1498686 wrote: It's Essex for leather, maybe you're confusing the word. Or they think levers are made of leather?

Do you mean estuary English aint nuffin to do wif Essex

Post by **Betty Boop** » Mon Jul 18, 2016 3:37 pm

Bruv;1498688 wrote: Is this place turned into a dating site ? :sneaky:

No, we're just having a heatwave and it's damn hot.

magentaflame · Post by **magentaflame** » Mon Jul 18, 2016 5:32 pm

Bruv;1498680 wrote: I expect you pronounce it Leeva? with that really annoying questioning intonation made famous by Neighbours and Home and Away
My accent is much like Adam Hills..... actors are taught to act.

And yes the inflection is there. 16 years in the bush will do that. Lol.

magentaflame · Post by **magentaflame** » Mon Jul 18, 2016 5:34 pm

Betty Boop;1498691 wrote: No, we're just having a heatwave and it's damn hot.
~Morphs into pantomine mode~

How hot is it?

Bruv · Post by **Bruv** » Tue Jul 19, 2016 5:51 am

Betty Boop;1498691 wrote: No, we're just having a heatwave and it's damn hot.

OK OK I only live just up the road a bit..............I'm hot too.

Post by **Betty Boop** » Tue Jul 19, 2016 9:44 am

Bruv;1498708 wrote: OK OK I only live just up the road a bit..............I'm hot too.

Expect you'll be getting the thunder and lightning too, reckon it's gonna miss us

G#Gill · Post by **G#Gill** » Tue Jul 19, 2016 12:53 pm

It's been 32 C today in the Midlands, and we've been warned that the temp. will be a cool 22 C over night. Gad zoots we're under just the cover of our duvet and two fans goin' all night now !!! No I refuse to sleep in the nuddy on top of the bed tonight ! The temp. at the moment here is 29 C ! I do not do HOT ! :-6 :-5

Bruv · Post by **Bruv** » Tue Jul 19, 2016 2:16 pm

G#Gill;1498732 wrote: It's been 32 C today in the Midlands, and we've been warned that the temp. will be a cool 22 C over night. Gad zoots we're under just the cover of our duvet and two fans goin' all night now !!! No I refuse to sleep in the nuddy on top of the bed tonight ! The temp. at the moment here is 29 C ! I do not do HOT ! :-6 :-5

Go on......let it ALL hang out.

Post by **Betty Boop** » Tue Jul 19, 2016 3:10 pm

I'm just about acclimatising and it's turning cooler tomorrow :rolleyes:

magentaflame · Post by **magentaflame** » Tue Jul 19, 2016 7:52 pm

Righto! I have to kill the cat!

Its all very well that she knows shes not allowed on my lap, so she sit on the armrest and. "Accidently" rollsoff the armrest and onto my lap.

But this....this is too much!

The phone rings right? I see who it is and i dont want to answer it. I place the phone on the kitchen table and whilst its still ringing the cat jumps up and paws at the screen and answers it......well not literally

All i can hear is...hello?...hello?...

BUGGER!.

She'll be around for a cuppa after lunch.

Thanks cat!

FourPart · Post by **FourPart** » Wed Jul 20, 2016 10:10 am

We actually got a Hot Weather Alert at work - like we need warning of it.