Topic: The small things in life that really hannoy

[SamLad]

Went into the kitchen last night to check that taps off, doors locked etc when I saw that the freezer door was ajar. Wouldn't close properly because of ice stopping the drawers going in. So spent the next 45 minutes chipping away at ice with a bread knife and a wooden spatula. Annoying to say the least. Wish there was a better way to get rid of ice quickly. Defrosting won't work until you have everything out of it and that's unlikely to happen until you plan for it.

use a cup of hot water - nothing bigger! - and apply it very carefully, in stages,  to remove/reduce the ice buildup.

[Peabee]

Went into the kitchen last night to check that taps off, doors locked etc when I saw that the freezer door was ajar. Wouldn't close properly because of ice stopping the drawers going in. So spent the next 45 minutes chipping away at ice with a bread knife and a wooden spatula. Annoying to say the least. Wish there was a better way to get rid of ice quickly. Defrosting won't work until you have everything out of it and that's unlikely to happen until you plan for it.

Boil the kettle or heat some water on the hob and use a cloth. I've been there.

[rob1966]

I just use a hammer

[SamLad]

I just use a hammer

as long as no chisel is involved. 

[Peabee]

I just use a hammer

Claw or sledge?

[SamLad]

Claw or sledge?

[SvenJohansen]

use a cup of hot water - nothing bigger! - and apply it very carefully, in stages,  to remove/reduce the ice buildup.

FFS I didn't even think of hot water!! Bloody hell! 

[bradders1011]

1) Had a roofer round today to remortar some flashing that had been damaged in the storms and sort out one of the fake chimneys the builder, in their infinite form over function wisdom, decided to plonk on top of the roof when it was built 20 years ago. Lovely fella, I trust him, he did a lot of extra work for 50 quid more than quote, but you know when you get an expert round and they clock and explain every single problem? This is our first house, we pushed the boat out for a 5 bed and it's hoovering cash from my pockets.

2) People on Countdown who choose 3 or 4 big numbers.

[rob1966]

as long as no chisel is involved. 

Oh aye, use a chisel or a screwdiver too, its an HGV driver thing 

[rob1966]

People who won't take responsibility for their own actions. Just seen an idiot agency driver, who cannot reverse, hit a parked trailer, he's come out with every excuse going and even tried to blame other drivers stood in the yard

Jus fuck off back to Uber eh lad

[Nitramdorf]

Insomnia. I fucking hate it. Get it really bad every month or so. Last time I was sat in my car in my garage feeling like crying. Had to fight the urge to not go to work. Usually lasts for 2 or 3 days then I go back to normal shit sleep instead of no sleep. What happened to being young and sleeping for hours uninterrupted?

[Nitramdorf]

People who won't take responsibility for their own actions. Just seen an idiot agency driver, who cannot reverse, hit a parked trailer, he's come out with every excuse going and even tried to blame other drivers stood in the yard

Jus fuck off back to Uber eh lad

I hate that also. Just fucking own up, everyone makes mistakes. Just admit it, call yourself a twat and move on.

[rob1966]

I hate that also. Just fucking own up, everyone makes mistakes. Just admit it, call yourself a twat and move on.

Yeah just admit you're an inexperienced driver, don't try and blame not feeling well, other drivers, even though one shouted and I blasted my horn.

I told him to go find the fella who looks after our trailers and report it or ring fleet - oh the in cab tablet isn't working,  fuck off. I saw the trailer fella 10 mins later, nope c*nt hadn't reported it, so I did. It's a 15 minute repair, but the loaded trailer cannot go on road til fixed, so the driver picking it up could have been stuck

[Kenny's Jacket]

BBC on in the background, I hear them announce "Klopp is leaving"

My heart starts pounding as I think something has happened and he is going straight away.

Was just a story about BBC complaints.  - Dickheads

[SamLad]

a few miles from me, a driver got pulled over yesterday doing 130kph in a 50kph zone.

cop who pulled him over was wearing bodycam, tells him "your license is gone, 30 days immediate suspension"

"but I have a clean record!"
 
his record was clean coz he'd only passed his test 10 minutes earlier.

he's a teenager.  apart from the obvious, the sad part is I'm sure this will make him some kind of hero among his knobhead friends.

[Son of Spion]

a few miles from me, a driver got pulled over yesterday doing 130kph in a 50kph zone.

cop who pulled him over was wearing bodycam, tells him "your license is gone, 30 days immediate suspension"

"but I have a clean record!"
 
his record was clean coz he'd only passed his test 10 minutes earlier.

he's a teenager.  apart from the obvious, the sad part is I'm sure this will make him some kind of hero among his knobhead friends.

I just hope it wasn't Barney's son. Imagine his next insurance quote. 

[Jwils21]

Going into Morrisons in Speke yesterday from the Ford road, was in the right hand lane to turn into the retail park with another car in the right lane slightly ahead which goes into Speke.

As we get to the roundabout, with no indication, the car on the left cuts straight across and I have to brake& beep to avoid them going into the side of me. Then, into the car park, and they slam the brakes on before turning with no indication, I then watched them in the rear view mirror drive across several bays, cutting up another car before parking across two bays.

It was an elderly couple, driver was easily around 90. Why do I feel like an arsehole for tooting the horn?

[SamLad]

Going into Morrisons in Speke yesterday from the Ford road, was in the right hand lane to turn into the retail park with another car in the right lane slightly ahead which goes into Speke.

As we get to the roundabout, with no indication, the car on the left cuts straight across and I have to brake& beep to avoid them going into the side of me. Then, into the car park, and they slam the brakes on before turning with no indication, I then watched them in the rear view mirror drive across several bays, cutting up another car before parking across two bays.

It was an elderly couple, driver was easily around 90. Why do I feel like an arsehole for tooting the horn?

maybe coz you now realize if they're that old they wouldn't have heard it.

[rob1966]

Going into Morrisons in Speke yesterday from the Ford road, was in the right hand lane to turn into the retail park with another car in the right lane slightly ahead which goes into Speke.

As we get to the roundabout, with no indication, the car on the left cuts straight across and I have to brake& beep to avoid them going into the side of me. Then, into the car park, and they slam the brakes on before turning with no indication, I then watched them in the rear view mirror drive across several bays, cutting up another car before parking across two bays.

It was an elderly couple, driver was easily around 90. Why do I feel like an arsehole for tooting the horn?

Twat shouldn't be behind the wheel of a car, absolute danger to everyone on the road.

[Barneylfc∗]

Going into Morrisons in Speke yesterday from the Ford road, was in the right hand lane to turn into the retail park with another car in the right lane slightly ahead which goes into Speke.

As we get to the roundabout, with no indication, the car on the left cuts straight across and I have to brake& beep to avoid them going into the side of me. Then, into the car park, and they slam the brakes on before turning with no indication, I then watched them in the rear view mirror drive across several bays, cutting up another car before parking across two bays.

It was an elderly couple, driver was easily around 90. Why do I feel like an arsehole for tooting the horn?

What model of car was it?

[PaulF]

What model of car was it?

Why, what do you drive these days? 😁

[Barneylfc∗]

Why, what do you drive these days? 😁

It's the type of story that if it was a BMW, we would be told it was a BMW. But because it wasn't a BMW the make of car isn't mentioned 

[SamLad]

It's the type of story that if it was a BMW, we would be told it was a BMW. But because it wasn't a BMW the make of car isn't mentioned 

can probably rule out Audi as well.

and any SUV.

[rob1966]

can probably rule out Audi as well.

and any SUV.

In the UK, shitty SUV's are the weapon of choice for weapons - older people buy them now as they are easier to get in and out of, theres millions of the monstrosities on the road now.

[Graeme]

Who you calling a weapon?

Not swapping my SUV for 99% of owners cars in this thread

[SamLad]

Who you calling a weapon?

Not swapping my SUV for 99% of owners cars in this thread

me too. like Rob said, as you age they are a godsend.

[Jwils21]

It's the type of story that if it was a BMW, we would be told it was a BMW. But because it wasn't a BMW the make of car isn't mentioned 

 

It was a Volvo, which probably adds to the guilt. The unconscious bias doesn’t kick in like it does with a BMW…

[Jwils21]

In the UK, shitty SUV's are the weapon of choice for weapons - older people buy them now as they are easier to get in and out of, theres millions of the monstrosities on the road now.

Most of the old moneybags in Knutsford drive 4x4 tanks, must remind them of the war

[rob1966]

Who you calling a weapon?

Not swapping my SUV for 99% of owners cars in this thread

Go on, get a proper car

I'm torn on my next car, do I get a more modern one but take the risks of all kinds of electrical issues, or go for an older but re-imported one from Japan, immaculate condition.

XJR 4.2l Supercharged

[jillcwhomever]

Just found about Body Shop going into administration, bugger. 

[I've been a good boy]

Just found about Body Shop going into administration, bugger. 

Hope they manage to stay afloat, their products are top quality.

[Jwils21]

Just found about Body Shop going into administration, bugger. 

Hopefully they can avoid as many job losses as possible. In terms of the products, maybe a shift to online only or fewer stores is on the cards.

[Graeme]

Go on, get a proper car

I'm torn on my next car, do I get a more modern one but take the risks of all kinds of electrical issues, or go for an older but re-imported one from Japan, immaculate condition.

XJR 4.2l Supercharged

4.2L
Supercharged

Slower than my SUV to 60

[Brain Potter]

People who spell lose as loose.
They are different words with different meanings.

[rob1966]

4.2L
Supercharged

Slower than my SUV to 60

Bet your SUV will roll like a fat drunk in corners though without all the electronic aids

[rob1966]

The lad "I've got a Duke of Edinburgh award overnight thing, can you drop me and pick me up" " can I fuck, we're at the city game"

Everything he wants to do seems to interfere with my plans

[SamLad]

the headlines on clickbait sites are getting even worse (hard to believe).

this morning:
"FSG Stunned As New Euro Giants Thunder Into Xabi Alonso Race"
- these days nobody's ever just surprised, or even taken aback, peeved or worried, everyone's stunned all the fucking time.
- and since when does anyone "thunder" into a race?

the other day:
this one absolutely kills me. read this (it's not long) and see if the headline matches the article:
https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/danny-murphy-liverpool-wife-story-32087933

[bradders1011]

The lad "I've got a Duke of Edinburgh award overnight thing, can you drop me and pick me up" " can I fuck, we're at the city game"

Everything he wants to do seems to interfere with my plans

We got whited out on top of Kinder Scout on my DOE 30-mile walk, had to turn round back to Edale, can it and never bothered trying again. Probably a good thing, as to make up the last 4 or 5 miles we'd planned to just walk around Oldham.

[Saltashscouse]

the headlines on clickbait sites are getting even worse (hard to believe).

this morning:
"FSG Stunned As New Euro Giants Thunder Into Xabi Alonso Race"
- these days nobody's ever just surprised, or even taken aback, peeved or worried, everyone's stunned all the fucking time.
- and since when does anyone "thunder" into a race?

the other day:
this one absolutely kills me. read this (it's not long) and see if the headline matches the article:
https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/danny-murphy-liverpool-wife-story-32087933

What a crock of shite , anything to gain clicks
The ones I hate are the phone feeds where they say £180k a week Liverpool  player has done so and so , why mention how much a week they earn and the story (non story ) is so trivial anyway

[I've been a good boy]

Seeing Taylor Swift's mug everywhere. Don't give a shit about her and don't give a shit about the Superbowl.