Insignificant/ Significant things that BYP or just wind you up a little

[Saga Lout]

I like using cruise control.

I set it on the motorway at 70mph.

Sat in the slow lane I catch up with slower cars, pull out into the middle lane to overtake and they speed up.

It happens almost every overtake, I don't think they do it deliberately, I think they see something in the corner of their eye and just speed up unconsciously, either that or they're all cunts.

There's also the drivers who catch you then slow down to your speed and tailgate you. I used to play a game with them: tap the cruise control - 1 mph slower, then again, and again, see how slow I can go before they realise and overtake.

[Noggin]

What were you driving?

Some people simply don't like the idea that a small car is overtaking them.

Quite possibly the issue. It's a silly little Fiat 500. Would be ok if it was the sooped up version but its a supposed hybrid with a 900cc engine

I like using cruise control.

I set it on the motorway at 70mph.

Sat in the slow lane I catch up with slower cars, pull out into the middle lane to overtake and they speed up.

It happens almost every overtake, I don't think they do it deliberately, I think they see something in the corner of their eye and just speed up unconsciously, either that or they're all cunts.

I get that a lot on the motorway doing transfers. Never experienced it on the mountain roads. In general people accept that the road is one they don't like and deal ok with people overtaking!! LOL

Get that overtaking thing a lot where i am. Its all mostly country roads with some faster areas but if they want to speed up hey ho. I pull back in and they are either now going the speed i was or even faster and i can carry as as i was. One that boils the wifes piss is the ones up the back bumper trying to push her on. Way i see them idiots is its annoying them more than me. Braking with the box rather than the brake seems to annoy them as well as 5mph under the road limit. If they do pass you end up right behind them minutes later as all the towns round here are now 20 zones anyway.

Trouble was that by the time she put her foot down properly, I was pretty committed and also, that sort of driving seriously pisses me off, so I wasn't gonna back off!! (If I hadn't known the road so well, I would have, but I do, so I could push it more than she could! LOL Even in the roller skate!)


The worst are the ones that don't know the road well so they drive really slowly so you overtake then at the next village you find them tailgating you cos they drive at the same speed regardless of the speed limit

[Mussels]

Update on my SORN, the bank has refunded the money I paid, but have said that the company may still counter-claim. If the money is still in my account on the 7th October, it's all mine.

Apparently Google has a policy about these sites but they keep coming.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-58001205

[Taipan]

Phoning a company BMP. The automated receptionists really get on my tits. Patronising speeches, press this for that and that for this. You're in a queue. Boring music on a short loop when you're in along queue. Security clearance...

I need to speak to Santander, but I'm actually going to wait until the weekend when I can go into a branch and make it the persons problem. I know a lot of it is a necessary evil, but when you have limited time, your piss will be boiled by it!

[Noggin]

Dropped my phone. It seems to be ded

Have a spare, can't remember the code to get into the bastard thing

[Mussels]

Dropped my phone. It seems to be ded

Have a spare, can't remember the code to get into the bastard thing

Google how to factory reset it.

[Noggin]

Dropped my phone. It seems to be ded

Have a spare, can't remember the code to get into the bastard thing

Google how to factory reset it.

Well that was getting interesting - seems I have had a few phones over the years and they are all still on the 'find my phone' thingy!! LOL

Last ditch try and I got the right code Phew!

[Taipan]

Bought anew 2 piece RST suit from Sports Bike Shop. Cleverly delivered and safely left in a front porch I don't have!

[Jody]

I have to go to a "safe working" seminar next week

1- I've been to the same seminar the last 2 years
2- The speakers do not control the room, many people just talk amongst themselves
3- The entire thing is in French, spoken at breakneck speed
4- Last year some people were not wearing masks properly, again this was not dealt with
5- It's just standard bullshit "don't get drunk or take drugs before work" + " Be careful when lifting things " + " look after your colleagues "

NB I think this year, I'll sign in, go inside, if I see one person not wearing a mask properly I'll leave.

[Rockburner]

I have to go to a "safe working" seminar next week

1- I've been to the same seminar the last 2 years
2- The speakers do not control the room, many people just talk amongst themselves
3- The entire thing is in French, spoken at breakneck speed
4- Last year some people were not wearing masks properly, again this was not dealt with
5- It's just standard bullshit "don't get drunk or take drugs before work" + " Be careful when lifting things " + " look after your colleagues "

NB I think this year, I'll sign in, go inside, if I see one person not wearing a mask properly I'll leave.

Go in wearing a full balaclava.

Or a gas mask.

(what?? it's a mask)

[gremlin]

You seem to be under the impression that these H&S courses are there for your health and safety.

Silly rabbit.

They're there so the employer can turn around in the event if any accident and say, with complete sincerity, 'but he did attend a full H&S training course, so how can any blame be pointed towards us?'

Probably with a Gallic shrug for good measure.

[Horse]

They're there so the employer can turn around in the event if any accident and say, with complete sincerity, 'but he did attend a full H&S training course, so how can any blame be pointed towards us?'

AKA 'sheepdip training'

[cheb]

Don't knock them, they get me funded trips to the big island. Or they did pre-farrago.

[Noggin]

Sodding bastard online submission of passport photo

Managed to get a photo taken by phone (because the website will not accept any of the photos I have from the photo booth and the code can only be used in France ).

There is a tiny bit of shadow behind me - really difficult to get a photo with zero shadow taken (we tried a lot of room in various light!!)

Bloody site won't accept that either

[slowsider]

They won't give just any old Tom Dick or Paddy an Irish passport

[Pirahna]

They won't give just any old Tom Dick or Paddy an Irish passport

Mine is on the way.

[slowsider]

They won't give just any old Tom Dick or Paddy an Irish passport

Mine is on the way.

They'll give just any old Tom Dick or Paddy an Irish passport

[MingtheMerciless]

My Mistress was in a “look but don’t touch me” mood today, so no riding the shark biscuit for me

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[Noggin]

They won't give just any old Tom Dick or Paddy an Irish passport

They've said I can have one - I just need to sort the sodding photo out!! LOL

Anyway, my skin thinks I'm Irish, or ginger!!! (Mix of Scottish and Irish genes mean that regardless of hair colour, my skin thinks it's ginger!! LOL)

[Count Steer]

*spleen vents to automatic*

1. Pedestrians that scuttle up to the crossing and jab the button without looking to see that the only thing on the road is me and, if they waited 5 seconds they wouldn't need the button at all. And no you daft old bat, your cheery little 'thankyou' doesn't help.

2. Dear new neighbour, your new security lights, cunningly designed to all come on if a mouse triggers one a) go on and off every few minutes all night long b) make the place look like Colditz c) shine into this room so it's like sleeping in a @#$*ing disco. Light pollution wasn't so much of a problem in this semi-rural village but now you can see it from space

3. Doorbell ringing charity collectors (that want your bank details). Oh yes, of course I'll sign up for a direct debit on the doorstep.



*spleen vents to manual*