General Things That Annoy You thread - part 2

Stig · January 24

If I have to look at Gary Oldman and Daniel Day-Lewis one more time I swear I shall puke.

arny23394 · January 24

Redskin said:

arny23394 said:

Old people

ValleyGary said:

arny23394 said:

Old people

Couldn’t agree more. They’re just intentionally arseholes. And retake your driving test when you’re 65.

When I was a boy of 14, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be 21, I was astonished at how much the old man had learned in seven years.

Mark Twain

You are an anti vax fuckwit. Shut up.

NorthStandUltra · January 24

Probably just post match blues but the mantra that we’ve not beaten Millwall for 30 years - we weren’t in the same league for half of that time!

cantersaddick · January 24

My in laws who think it's okay to impose themselves on our weekend.

Starts with "can I crash at your Sunday night, I've got an early morning appointment up town, won't be there till late".

Sure no probs.

Then suddenly its the day before and its "I'm arriving at 3 what are you doing for dinner, ohh and 2 others plus their toddler are also dropping by for dinner".

So I guess our sunday plans are out the window then.

Then it's "btw I'm now gluten free" accompanied by a long expensive list of things required for dinner and breakfast and stuff for the toddler too.

Guess I'm going to the shops then because the delivery came this morning.

Just pisses me off. They're nice people but they have no concept of imposing themselves on others. They have very little going on in their lives and are always surprised that we have plans. Jog on.

A couple of months ago a different person asked to stay Wednesday to Friday to see a concert in London. Turned up 9pm Tuesday night didn't understand why we were surprised he was there or why we hadn't made up his room or what there was no dinner for him. And he then booked tickets to something on the Sunday for him and us as a thank you, but meant he didn't leave till Sunday night.

None of these things in themselves would be an issue it's the changing the plans without telling us. If they told us in advance we could plan, make sure there is enough food etc and avoid loads of extra effort.

Karim_myBagheri · January 24

The tragic thought that it seems more and more likely we will be in the same league as Bromley

gringo · January 24

Stig said:

If I have to look at Gary Oldman and Daniel Day-Lewis one more time I swear I shall puke.

Sir Gary and Daniel!

guinnessaddick · January 24

Stig said:

If I have to look at Gary Oldman and Daniel Day-Lewis one more time I swear I shall puke.

Saw enough slow horses today and can only dream of someone with a left foot.

Arsenetatters · January 24

People who think ‘no parking’ doesn’t apply to them.
I go to an animal feed place where there is plenty of parking. Near the main door is an area with a big sign ‘NO PARKING’. There’s often some poncey car/truck there. It means when I (and others) try to wheel the long trolleys with several 20kg bags on I have to do a massive detour as there is no space to get through. These people don’t even look embarrassed or bothered as you try and get past. Entitled knobs.

MrOneLung · January 24

Just put 10 trolleys all around it

Fanny Fanackapan · January 24

Arsenetatters said:

People who think ‘no parking’ doesn’t apply to them.
I go to an animal feed place where there is plenty of parking. Near the main door is an area with a big sign ‘NO PARKING’. There’s often some poncey car/truck there. It means when I (and others) try to wheel the long trolleys with several 20kg bags on I have to do a massive detour as there is no space to get through. These people don’t even look embarrassed or bothered as you try and get past. Entitled knobs.

FFS !

I'm going to use that "banned " P word.

PILLOCKS !!!!

CharltonManor1966 · January 25

arny23394 said:

Ginger people

Apart from Sonny Carey who has shagged 12,000 of our wives apoarently?

CharltonManor1966 · January 25

ME14addick said:

All bullies annoy me, whether they be the bully in the playground or countries that bully other countries.

Or nasty Millwall fans who bully us just because we've got a shite football team

SuedeAdidas · January 25

cantersaddick said:

My in laws who think it's okay to impose themselves on our weekend.

Starts with "can I crash at your Sunday night, I've got an early morning appointment up town, won't be there till late".

Sure no probs.

Then suddenly its the day before and its "I'm arriving at 3 what are you doing for dinner, ohh and 2 others plus their toddler are also dropping by for dinner".

So I guess our sunday plans are out the window then.

Then it's "btw I'm now gluten free" accompanied by a long expensive list of things required for dinner and breakfast and stuff for the toddler too.

Guess I'm going to the shops then because the delivery came this morning.

Just pisses me off. They're nice people but they have no concept of imposing themselves on others. They have very little going on in their lives and are always surprised that we have plans. Jog on.

A couple of months ago a different person asked to stay Wednesday to Friday to see a concert in London. Turned up 9pm Tuesday night didn't understand why we were surprised he was there or why we hadn't made up his room or what there was no dinner for him. And he then booked tickets to something on the Sunday for him and us as a thank you, but meant he didn't leave till Sunday night.

None of these things in themselves would be an issue it's the changing the plans without telling us. If they told us in advance we could plan, make sure there is enough food etc and avoid loads of extra effort.

You’re a better man than me.

I’d be telling them bollocks.

Rizzo · January 26

SuedeAdidas said:

cantersaddick said:

My in laws who think it's okay to impose themselves on our weekend.

Starts with "can I crash at your Sunday night, I've got an early morning appointment up town, won't be there till late".

Sure no probs.

Then suddenly its the day before and its "I'm arriving at 3 what are you doing for dinner, ohh and 2 others plus their toddler are also dropping by for dinner".

So I guess our sunday plans are out the window then.

Then it's "btw I'm now gluten free" accompanied by a long expensive list of things required for dinner and breakfast and stuff for the toddler too.

Guess I'm going to the shops then because the delivery came this morning.

Just pisses me off. They're nice people but they have no concept of imposing themselves on others. They have very little going on in their lives and are always surprised that we have plans. Jog on.

A couple of months ago a different person asked to stay Wednesday to Friday to see a concert in London. Turned up 9pm Tuesday night didn't understand why we were surprised he was there or why we hadn't made up his room or what there was no dinner for him. And he then booked tickets to something on the Sunday for him and us as a thank you, but meant he didn't leave till Sunday night.

None of these things in themselves would be an issue it's the changing the plans without telling us. If they told us in advance we could plan, make sure there is enough food etc and avoid loads of extra effort.

You’re a better man than me.
I’d be telling them bollocks.

Friend of mine's in-laws live up Newcastle way. Couple of years ago they were going on a cruise, departing from Southampton so they drove down to his house, stayed for a couple of nights to see the family etc and then went onto Southampton. Fair enough.

After their cruise, they came back to his house and announced they had booked another cruise for about 7 weeks time and it didn't seem worth going all the way back up to Newcastle only to come back again so they were just going to stay until the cruise!

Honestly, I think I'd be doing time right now if my inlaws did that.

Crowbarcafc · January 26

So called footballers not being able to pass a ball 5 yards and take a corner its a footballing sin for me.

The Red Robin · January 26

cantersaddick said:

My in laws who think it's okay to impose themselves on our weekend.

Starts with "can I crash at your Sunday night, I've got an early morning appointment up town, won't be there till late".

Sure no probs.

Then suddenly its the day before and its "I'm arriving at 3 what are you doing for dinner, ohh and 2 others plus their toddler are also dropping by for dinner".

So I guess our sunday plans are out the window then.

Then it's "btw I'm now gluten free" accompanied by a long expensive list of things required for dinner and breakfast and stuff for the toddler too.

Guess I'm going to the shops then because the delivery came this morning.

Just pisses me off. They're nice people but they have no concept of imposing themselves on others. They have very little going on in their lives and are always surprised that we have plans. Jog on.

A couple of months ago a different person asked to stay Wednesday to Friday to see a concert in London. Turned up 9pm Tuesday night didn't understand why we were surprised he was there or why we hadn't made up his room or what there was no dinner for him. And he then booked tickets to something on the Sunday for him and us as a thank you, but meant he didn't leave till Sunday night.

None of these things in themselves would be an issue it's the changing the plans without telling us. If they told us in advance we could plan, make sure there is enough food etc and avoid loads of extra effort.

Train them. Tell them you won’t be in at that time and that you have plans already. They can fit around you.

Arsenetatters · January 26

The Red Robin said:

cantersaddick said:

My in laws who think it's okay to impose themselves on our weekend.

Starts with "can I crash at your Sunday night, I've got an early morning appointment up town, won't be there till late".

Sure no probs.

Then suddenly its the day before and its "I'm arriving at 3 what are you doing for dinner, ohh and 2 others plus their toddler are also dropping by for dinner".

So I guess our sunday plans are out the window then.

Then it's "btw I'm now gluten free" accompanied by a long expensive list of things required for dinner and breakfast and stuff for the toddler too.

Guess I'm going to the shops then because the delivery came this morning.

Just pisses me off. They're nice people but they have no concept of imposing themselves on others. They have very little going on in their lives and are always surprised that we have plans. Jog on.

A couple of months ago a different person asked to stay Wednesday to Friday to see a concert in London. Turned up 9pm Tuesday night didn't understand why we were surprised he was there or why we hadn't made up his room or what there was no dinner for him. And he then booked tickets to something on the Sunday for him and us as a thank you, but meant he didn't leave till Sunday night.

None of these things in themselves would be an issue it's the changing the plans without telling us. If they told us in advance we could plan, make sure there is enough food etc and avoid loads of extra effort.

Train them. Tell them you won’t be in at that time and that you have plans already. They can fit around you.

This. You’ve got to do it sooner rather than later or it will be far more difficult. To quote an ‘in’ word you need to set clear boundaries.
You could start now by saying it was good to see them but you’d really appreciate more warning etc as you may have plans.
How does your wife feel about this? Hopefully she’s on board with this too or it could be more difficult.

Redskin · January 26

arny23394 said:

Redskin said:

arny23394 said:

Old people

ValleyGary said:

arny23394 said:

Old people

Couldn’t agree more. They’re just intentionally arseholes. And retake your driving test when you’re 65.

When I was a boy of 14, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be 21, I was astonished at how much the old man had learned in seven years.

Mark Twain

You are an anti vax fuckwit. Shut up.

From a Mark Twain quote to an 'anti vax' snipe.
Shut up yourself, you gormless prick.

DaveMehmet · January 26

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Karim_myBagheri · January 26

I want it to be known that people who use the phrase "my hot take" on any subject are pricks.

arny23394 · January 26

Redskin said:

arny23394 said:

Redskin said:

arny23394 said:

Old people

ValleyGary said:

arny23394 said:

Old people

Couldn’t agree more. They’re just intentionally arseholes. And retake your driving test when you’re 65.

When I was a boy of 14, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be 21, I was astonished at how much the old man had learned in seven years.

Mark Twain

You are an anti vax fuckwit. Shut up.

From a Mark Twain quote to an 'anti vax' snipe.
Shut up yourself, you gormless prick.

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5000498/uploads/editor/ni/eza97nkwmcv3.jpeg

Rizzo · January 26

Karim_myBagheri · January 26

Rizzo said:

Theres obviously history there but come on lads let it go. We're all Charlton aren't we??

IdleHans · January 26

Karim_myBagheri said:

I want it to be known that people who use the phrase "my hot take" on any subject are pricks.

Well wait just a hot minute..!

Raith_C_Chattonell · January 27

This new(ish) trend of thieves targeting parcel shelves ... is nothing sacred?

https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/car-thieves-london-parcel-shelves-5HjdQyw_2/

IdleHans · January 28

IdleHans said:

Thames Effing Water again.
Once more they've sent us a bill based on a reading from a meter that clearly isn't ours. Last time they overbilled us about £1400, this time, for a period of two months, it's about £800.
I've submitted a correct reading but I'm not going through the palaver of again explaining the meter-reading monkey's screw up to their call centre in Karachi or wherever the feck it is.
According to them, our water use over the last two months is the same as about 796,000 cups of tea or 2,653 showers. I don't even like tea.
I might instead suggest that 199 cubic metres of water is enough to drown fifty overpaid utility company executives in barrels.

I caved as Mrs Idle doesnt like getting snippy letters chasing money.

Further discussions with someone on the sub-continent reveals that if the "engineer" cant easily gain access to the meter (ie remove some leaves and a bit of mud from the top cover) then he will just make up a number and thats what goes on the bill.

If you then submit a correct meter reading that is lower than their imaginary figure, they cancel your reading and pursue their own phantom number, all the time evidently having no algorithm that might flag an anomalous consumption figure.

We've been in this house since 1997 when it was built. Their reading for two months suggests we've used 8.5% of 27 years worth of water in that two month billing period, ie 2.3 years worth. Ridiculous.

I must confess after 35 minutes on the phone trying to resolve this (they wanted me to go outside, clear the meter and call them back so they could send an engineer back out to take a new reading rather than just let me know when they might return. Fuck that) I rather let my frustration show. Told them to bloody well take me to court as I've had enough of their uselessness.

And now their bloody hold music is stuck in my head to boot

Fumbluff · January 28

Smart meters are your friend

IdleHans · January 28

Never been offered one for water.
Happy with the energy ones.

Arsenetatters · January 28

IdleHans said:

IdleHans said:

Thames Effing Water again.
Once more they've sent us a bill based on a reading from a meter that clearly isn't ours. Last time they overbilled us about £1400, this time, for a period of two months, it's about £800.
I've submitted a correct reading but I'm not going through the palaver of again explaining the meter-reading monkey's screw up to their call centre in Karachi or wherever the feck it is.
According to them, our water use over the last two months is the same as about 796,000 cups of tea or 2,653 showers. I don't even like tea.
I might instead suggest that 199 cubic metres of water is enough to drown fifty overpaid utility company executives in barrels.

I caved as Mrs Idle doesnt like getting snippy letters chasing money.
Further discussions with someone on the sub-continent reveals that if the "engineer" cant easily gain access to the meter (ie remove some leaves and a bit of mud from the top cover) then he will just make up a number and thats what goes on the bill.
If you then submit a correct meter reading that is lower than their imaginary figure, they cancel your reading and pursue their own phantom number, all the time evidently having no algorithm that might flag an anomalous consumption figure.
We've been in this house since 1997 when it was built. Their reading for two months suggests we've used 8.5% of 27 years worth of water in that two month billing period, ie 2.3 years worth. Ridiculous.
I must confess after 35 minutes on the phone trying to resolve this (they wanted me to go outside, clear the meter and call them back so they could send an engineer back out to take a new reading rather than just let me know when they might return. Fuck that) I rather let my frustration show. Told them to bloody well take me to court as I've had enough of their uselessness.

And now their bloody hold music is stuck in my head to boot

I'm with her on that. Thames water have me as their contact and I need to keep it that way. Theyve been hassling me by text, phone and now letter saying they want to make an appointment to put a water meter in. We don't want one. I feel really hassled by the barrage of contact from them. The latest letter says there isn't room to fit a meter outside our property so they need to come and look where they can put it on our property. I'll be ignoring this one too. However, Mr Tatters spotted the letter and has been ranting about where he'll be sticking the water meter if they tread on our land.

I assume they can't just demand to enter our property? I hope not for their sake tbh.

Fumbluff · January 28

IdleHans said:

Never been offered one for water.
Happy with the energy ones.

Yes, I had the same kind of shit with Thames Water when in London, “please go and scour your street checking all the meters until you find one with serial number blah-di-blah”, feck off mate.
A cupla months after we moved to Essex, Affinity Water asked if we’d like to have a smart water meter fitted so I never have to care where the poxy thing is anymore and so far it’s comfortably been about 1/3 the price of their “rateable value” alternative billing was when we first moved in….

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