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Re: Insignificant/ Significant things that BYP or just wind you up a little
Posted: Fri Dec 27, 2024 10:32 am
by KungFooBob
Count Steer wrote: Fri Dec 27, 2024 8:51 am
It's a bit niche
but in the 80s I saw an anime film - Urotsukidōji: Legend of the Overfiend at the ICA in that London. It was shown uncut. When the UK VHS came out they'd cut huge chunks out of it (not sure exactly but it was something like a total of 45 minutes from that and the follow up film combined
). The later DVD was similarly, err, truncated.
I popped it in her Studio Ghibli collection, she's not noticed yet.
Re: Insignificant/ Significant things that BYP or just wind you up a little
Posted: Fri Dec 27, 2024 10:47 am
by gremlin
Got confirmation that my employer is moving buildings next year, from Wapping to Basinghall St in the City. It's been the worst-kept secret ever, so I asked the most important question: there's motorbike parking, right?
Transpires that no, there isn't. Plenty of push bike storage, but nothing for motorbikes, as this will reduce the EPC rating. Fucksticks
Options being:
Find on-street parking, but this is a ballache, plus the risk of bike not being there at the end of the day are significant, plus the British weather does no favours.
Get public transport. Not the end of the world, but not my favoured mode of transport.
Given that TfL are also going to take £1.50 each way to go through the Blackwall from early next year, lest I go over one of the bridges in town, it's looking increasingly likely that commuting into The Smoke on two wheels is not going to be viable for me.
Was discussing with Mrs. G this morning. She asked me if I'd bother keeping a motorbike if I wasn't using it regularly. Been thinking this through this morning. Makes no sense really, to keep something depreciating in the garage if it ain't getting use. But then again,
not having a bike seem an anathema to me.
Re: Insignificant/ Significant things that BYP or just wind you up a little
Posted: Fri Dec 27, 2024 10:50 am
by KungFooBob
gremlin wrote: Fri Dec 27, 2024 10:47 am
Got confirmation that my employer is moving buildings next year, from Wapping to Basinghall St in the City. It's been the worst-kept secret ever, so I asked the most important question: there's motorbike parking, right?
Transpires that no, there isn't. Plenty of push bike storage, but nothing for motorbikes, as this will reduce the EPC rating. Fucksticks
Options being:
Find on-street parking, but this is a ballache, plus the risk of bike not being there at the end of the day are significant, plus the British weather does no favours.
Get public transport. Not the end of the world, but not my favoured mode of transport.
Given that TfL are also going to take £1.50 each way to go through the Blackwall from early next year, lest I go over one of the bridges in town, it's looking increasingly likely that commuting into The Smoke on two wheels is not going to be viable for me.
Was discussing with Mrs. G this morning. She asked me if I'd bother keeping a motorbike if I wasn't using it regularly. Been thinking this through this morning. Makes no sense really, to keep something depreciating in the garage if it ain't getting use. But then again,
not having a bike seem an anathema to me.
If you don't need a commuter, you could buy something exciting instead... Panigale?
Re: Insignificant/ Significant things that BYP or just wind you up a little
Posted: Fri Dec 27, 2024 11:02 am
by gremlin
KungFooBob wrote: Fri Dec 27, 2024 10:50 am
Panigale?
So you're saying that I won't use a bike that often, and when I
do get the chance, not be able to ride it as it probably won't start...
Nah...I'll stick with the Tiger. My wrists and knees with thank me in the long run.
Re: Insignificant/ Significant things that BYP or just wind you up a little
Posted: Fri Dec 27, 2024 12:29 pm
by Taipan
gremlin wrote: Fri Dec 27, 2024 11:02 am
KungFooBob wrote: Fri Dec 27, 2024 10:50 am
Panigale?
So you're saying that I won't use a bike that often, and when I
do get the chance, not be able to ride it as it probably won't start...
Nah...I'll stick with the Tiger. My wrists and knees with thank me in the long run.
That you have that consideration, tells me you'll be in Skechers slip quicker than you thought!
Re: Insignificant/ Significant things that BYP or just wind you up a little
Posted: Fri Dec 27, 2024 5:31 pm
by Rockburner
gremlin wrote: Fri Dec 27, 2024 10:47 am
Got confirmation that my employer is moving buildings next year, from Wapping to Basinghall St in the City. It's been the worst-kept secret ever, so I asked the most important question: there's motorbike parking, right?
Transpires that no, there isn't. Plenty of push bike storage, but nothing for motorbikes, as this will reduce the EPC rating. Fucksticks
Options being:
Find on-street parking, but this is a ballache, plus the risk of bike not being there at the end of the day are significant, plus the British weather does no favours.
Get public transport. Not the end of the world, but not my favoured mode of transport.
Given that TfL are also going to take £1.50 each way to go through the Blackwall from early next year, lest I go over one of the bridges in town, it's looking increasingly likely that commuting into The Smoke on two wheels is not going to be viable for me.
Was discussing with Mrs. G this morning. She asked me if I'd bother keeping a motorbike if I wasn't using it regularly. Been thinking this through this morning. Makes no sense really, to keep something depreciating in the garage if it ain't getting use. But then again,
not having a bike seem an anathema to me.
Just use a car space. If anyone complains just say you've every right to it, and if they don't want you "wasting" a space then they should provide a specific space for bikes.
If it's a paid for space then find one of the other bikers in the building and share the space while splitting the cost.
Re: Insignificant/ Significant things that BYP or just wind you up a little
Posted: Fri Dec 27, 2024 6:11 pm
by gremlin
Rockburner wrote: Fri Dec 27, 2024 5:31 pm
gremlin wrote: Fri Dec 27, 2024 10:47 am
Got confirmation that my employer is moving buildings next year, from Wapping to Basinghall St in the City. It's been the worst-kept secret ever, so I asked the most important question: there's motorbike parking, right?
Transpires that no, there isn't. Plenty of push bike storage, but nothing for motorbikes, as this will reduce the EPC rating. Fucksticks
Options being:
Find on-street parking, but this is a ballache, plus the risk of bike not being there at the end of the day are significant, plus the British weather does no favours.
Get public transport. Not the end of the world, but not my favoured mode of transport.
Given that TfL are also going to take £1.50 each way to go through the Blackwall from early next year, lest I go over one of the bridges in town, it's looking increasingly likely that commuting into The Smoke on two wheels is not going to be viable for me.
Was discussing with Mrs. G this morning. She asked me if I'd bother keeping a motorbike if I wasn't using it regularly. Been thinking this through this morning. Makes no sense really, to keep something depreciating in the garage if it ain't getting use. But then again,
not having a bike seem an anathema to me.
Just use a car space. If anyone complains just say you've every right to it, and if they don't want you "wasting" a space then they should provide a specific space for bikes.
If it's a paid for space then find one of the other bikers in the building and share the space while splitting the cost.
No cars.
No motorbikes.
Buding has just been refurbished so it's super green.
https://woolgate.london/
Re: Insignificant/ Significant things that BYP or just wind you up a little
Posted: Fri Dec 27, 2024 6:52 pm
by Count Steer
637 bicycle spaces!
(When you move in let us know how many are in use. I bet the space gets 'reconfigured' within a few months.
).
Re: Insignificant/ Significant things that BYP or just wind you up a little
Posted: Fri Dec 27, 2024 6:57 pm
by Rockburner
Count Steer wrote: Fri Dec 27, 2024 6:52 pm
637 bicycle spaces!
(When you move in let us know how many are in use. I bet the space gets 'reconfigured' within a few months.
).
Use one of the bicycle places.
Re: Insignificant/ Significant things that BYP or just wind you up a little
Posted: Fri Dec 27, 2024 6:59 pm
by Taipan
gremlin wrote: Fri Dec 27, 2024 6:11 pm
Rockburner wrote: Fri Dec 27, 2024 5:31 pm
gremlin wrote: Fri Dec 27, 2024 10:47 am
Got confirmation that my employer is moving buildings next year, from Wapping to Basinghall St in the City. It's been the worst-kept secret ever, so I asked the most important question: there's motorbike parking, right?
Transpires that no, there isn't. Plenty of push bike storage, but nothing for motorbikes, as this will reduce the EPC rating. Fucksticks
Options being:
Find on-street parking, but this is a ballache, plus the risk of bike not being there at the end of the day are significant, plus the British weather does no favours.
Get public transport. Not the end of the world, but not my favoured mode of transport.
Given that TfL are also going to take £1.50 each way to go through the Blackwall from early next year, lest I go over one of the bridges in town, it's looking increasingly likely that commuting into The Smoke on two wheels is not going to be viable for me.
Was discussing with Mrs. G this morning. She asked me if I'd bother keeping a motorbike if I wasn't using it regularly. Been thinking this through this morning. Makes no sense really, to keep something depreciating in the garage if it ain't getting use. But then again,
not having a bike seem an anathema to me.
Just use a car space. If anyone complains just say you've every right to it, and if they don't want you "wasting" a space then they should provide a specific space for bikes.
If it's a paid for space then find one of the other bikers in the building and share the space while splitting the cost.
No cars.
No motorbikes.
Buding has just been refurbished so it's super green.
https://woolgate.london/
On street parking? On the plus side you're pretty close to Sandwich Sandwich!
Re: Insignificant/ Significant things that BYP or just wind you up a little
Posted: Fri Dec 27, 2024 7:48 pm
by Skub
I'm in the dog house...again.
Mrs.Skub bought a set of walkie talkies,one for the garage,so she could continue to order me about from the comfort of her chair. The units,by default come set to an open channel. Whilst on charge I was getting frequent broadcasts from some lucky child who must have got the same set for Xmas.
After multiple verses of Jingle Bells and other assorted kiddy banter,I waited for a pause then I said,"This is Santa,please set down your walkie talkie and be quiet". "Thank you".
Mrs.Skub says I've traumatised some poor child and she's not best pleased with me now.
I've been forcibly moved to another channel.
Re: Insignificant/ Significant things that BYP or just wind you up a little
Posted: Fri Dec 27, 2024 7:51 pm
by Noggin
Skub wrote: Fri Dec 27, 2024 7:48 pm
I'm in the dog house...again.
Mrs.Skub bought a set of walkie talkies,one for the garage,so she continue to order me about from the comfort of her chair. The units,by default come set to an open channel. Whilst on charge I was getting frequent broadcasts from some lucky child who must have got the same set for Xmas.
After multiple verses of Jingle Bells and other assorted kiddy banter,I waited for a pause then I said,"This is Santa,please set down your walkie talkie and be quiet". "Thank you".
Mrs.Skub says I've traumatised some poor child and she's not best pleased with me now.
I've been forcibly moved to another channel.
You may have traumatised some poor child, but you’ve made me howl with laughter
Re: Insignificant/ Significant things that BYP or just wind you up a little
Posted: Fri Dec 27, 2024 10:25 pm
by Sunny
Rockburner wrote: Fri Dec 27, 2024 6:57 pm
Count Steer wrote: Fri Dec 27, 2024 6:52 pm
637 bicycle spaces!
(When you move in let us know how many are in use. I bet the space gets 'reconfigured' within a few months.
).
Use one of the bicycle places.
This ^
Or get the Liz line if you can, which is so much nicer than t'other lines
Re: Insignificant/ Significant things that BYP or just wind you up a little
Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2024 1:18 am
by Felix
Mother in-law has been up since Christmas eve. She goes home in the morning
Next time i am fucking off in the camperbus until she is gone.
Re: Insignificant/ Significant things that BYP or just wind you up a little
Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2024 10:53 am
by MrLongbeard
gremlin wrote: Fri Dec 27, 2024 6:11 pm
No cars.
No motorbikes.
Buding has just been refurbished so it's super green.
Wheel it into a lift and park on the roof garden
Re: Insignificant/ Significant things that BYP or just wind you up a little
Posted: Tue Dec 31, 2024 12:02 am
by Bigjawa
Get into work, some twat has moved my truck and not turned the isolator switch off. Go to start it and the thing throws a fit, about a dozen different alarms and warnings go off but it's dead as a doornail as regards starting. Have to get another truck and jump it, leave it on a fast idle and some eejit from the admin building is on the phone to the boss complaining.
Then they send me off to do jobs around Lurgan, Portadown and Armagh, before heading down to Monaghan, Get back to the depot and find out the grumpy old security dude who wore a "Bah Humbug" hat and wished me a Merry fucking Christmas a week ago has dropped dead in his hut.
Re: Insignificant/ Significant things that BYP or just wind you up a little
Posted: Tue Dec 31, 2024 5:31 am
by Noggin
Belated comment as was too tired/p'd off/fed up with humans on sunday!!
Bloody bastarding FOG LIGHTS!!!
FFS - if you can see the 'normal' rear lights of the car in front of you, then YOU DO NOT NEED TO PUT YOUR FUCKING REAR FOG LIGHTS ON!!!!!
By the end of a long day following cockwomblingcuddlywuddlyfuckwits that do not understand this, I was again at the end of a very short tether and with no patience!! Probably a good thing I am driving a restricted vehicle as the cars did generally pull away from me. But I could still bloody see them for miles!!!
Given the fact that (sort of) automatic full beam/dip beam has been created and seems to be in general use, surely to goodness manufacturers could sort out an auto sensor for fog lights?? Or a beeper to remind the driver to confirm that they still need them??
Any sign of a light mist nowadays and more than half of drivers put full rear fog lights on and they are bastarding bright on tired eyes
Re: Insignificant/ Significant things that BYP or just wind you up a little
Posted: Tue Dec 31, 2024 8:00 am
by Saga Lout
Noggin wrote: Tue Dec 31, 2024 5:31 am...
Given the fact that (sort of) automatic full beam/dip beam has been created and seems to be in general use, surely to goodness manufacturers could sort out an auto sensor for fog lights?? Or a beeper to remind the driver to confirm that they still need them??
...
Or link them to a speed limiter. If you think it's foggy enough to need them, you really shouldn't be doing more than 40 mph.
A few years ago I was driving on the A12 at 70 (I was in one of my law abiding phases
) when I was overtaken my a BMW doing about 80. As he got just ahead of me we encountered a patch of mist. I thought it prudent to knock about 10mph off my speed, he thought it prudent to carry on at the same speed and put his rear fog lights on.
Re: Insignificant/ Significant things that BYP or just wind you up a little
Posted: Tue Dec 31, 2024 8:02 am
by Saga Lout
Here's the latest insignificant thing: Earlier today I remembered an insignificant thing that annoyed me and thought it was just right for this thread. Now I can't remember it.
Re: Insignificant/ Significant things that BYP or just wind you up a little
Posted: Tue Dec 31, 2024 9:17 am
by Noggin
Saga Lout wrote: Tue Dec 31, 2024 8:02 am
Here's the latest insignificant thing: Earlier today I remembered an insignificant thing that annoyed me and thought it was just right for this thread. Now I can't remember it.
I do that Soooooo often
glad it’s not just me!!!
