MattSantos Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 10 hours ago, Phil said: Knock knock me: Hello Them: Hello we’re spreading the joyous word of our lord the king of creation me: off or I let this dog go (slams door) Why so aggressive, just let them be. Running the Rob Burrow marathon to raise money for the My Name'5 Doddie foundation: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ben-dyas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 3 hours ago, MattSantos said: Why so aggressive, just let them be. Because I don’t want idiots like that knocking on my door spouting their ###### I’ve tried a nice smile and “sorry I’m really not interested” and they’re back again a fortnight later. Maybe they got the idea this time. "Freedom without socialism is privilege and injustice, socialism without freedom is slavery and brutality" - Mikhail Bakunin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattSantos Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 2 minutes ago, Johnoco said: I find these people annoying but at the same time admire their conviction to go round knocking on doors trying to convince people of their 'news'. It's not for me but I can't really bring myself to be rude to them, just a firm 'not interested' seems to work. Exactly. Maybe Phil needs a hug. Go call for him, see if he's in. 1 Running the Rob Burrow marathon to raise money for the My Name'5 Doddie foundation: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ben-dyas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattSantos Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 i'm on a call and so many people say the word perspective. From my perspective.. from a risk perspective. Argh! Running the Rob Burrow marathon to raise money for the My Name'5 Doddie foundation: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ben-dyas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adelaide Tiger Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 I want to knock over the the three step sprint pedestrian!!!!!!! We have all seen them. You are driving along a straight road with no vehicle in front of you. In the distance there is a pedestrian wanting to cross the road. The pedestrian looks, wants to step out, but decides to stay put. You get 50 yards away and the pedestrian is still hesitant but stays put. You then get a lot closer and then the pedestrian finally decides to cross the road. So they sprint the first 3 steps - to show they at least made an effort to cross quickky - then they revert to a slow walk making you slam the anchors on. God I hate them!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckn Posted September 6, 2018 Author Share Posted September 6, 2018 26 minutes ago, Johnoco said: I find these people annoying but at the same time admire their conviction to go round knocking on doors trying to convince people of their 'news'. It's not for me but I can't really bring myself to be rude to them, just a firm 'not interested' seems to work. We used to have this old guy doing the rounds every couple of months. I often spent a while talking to him on the doorstep (NEVER allowed in!) as he was a genuinely nice guy who accepted that my immortal soul wasn't for sale to a god who'd already closed the doors according to their absolute number in heaven idea. He was a bit confused to start with when I said that I'd be as well being an evil sod for the rest of my life as even if I became the best little Christian I wasn't getting into heaven anyway. We often just chatted about how things were going generally then he'd walk away happy despite knowing he'd never convert me. He retired and was replaced by a younger zealot couple who got quite snippy when I refused to engage with them but was being polite anyway. The snippier he got, the grumpier I got until I asked him where his brown shirt was to go with his copy of the Watchtower. He walked away before I got to close the door "When in deadly danger, when beset by doubt; run in little circles, wave your arms and shout" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 17 minutes ago, MattSantos said: i'm on a call and so many people say the word perspective. From my perspective.. from a risk perspective. Argh! ‘ looking forward ‘ is rife now to . Everyone is thinking of or doing something ‘ looking forward ‘ . What I think we need ‘ looking forward ‘ .... I even heard a politician saying they can’t deal with all the issues because the ‘ bandwidth ‘ isn’t there with brexit dominating . I just love W1A , it’s just spot on mocking all this tripe modern speak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adelaide Tiger Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 On 9/2/2018 at 4:52 AM, RoyBoy295 said: the noodleheads who just abandon their trollies full of groceries and go off for a wander down the isle... Thats when I take their trolley and park it in a different isle, after I have thrown a few things in for them of course. Nice one RB. But take it a step further like I do. Grab a few packets of Durex then drop a packet into an unattended trolley. Then watch them as they start putting their groceries onto the conveyor belt. The look on their face as they hold up the packet and look at it from all angles is priceless. Even better if they are with their partner. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Getting payment from NHS trusts is a bloody nightmare "Freedom without socialism is privilege and injustice, socialism without freedom is slavery and brutality" - Mikhail Bakunin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckn Posted September 6, 2018 Author Share Posted September 6, 2018 2 minutes ago, Phil said: Getting payment from NHS trusts is a bloody nightmare Only a nightmare? Eee, you don't know how lucky you are! 1 1 "When in deadly danger, when beset by doubt; run in little circles, wave your arms and shout" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longboard Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 On 9/4/2018 at 8:48 AM, Phil said: Road works, 6 sets on Burnley Road between Hebden and Halifax, and parents dropping the little darlings off at school, “we’ll just stop here and block all the traffic shall we darling?” Don't be downhearted Phil, there's only seventeen months of the flood related roadworks to go. Yesterday's burst water main and road closure just added to the gaiety of the valley. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longboard Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 15 hours ago, Phil said: Knock knock me: Hello Them: Hello we’re spreading the joyous word of our lord the king of creation me: off or I let this dog go (slams door) Jesus loves you Phil. Spread the good news. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longboard Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 1 hour ago, Johnoco said: I find these people annoying but at the same time admire their conviction to go round knocking on doors trying to convince people of their 'news'. It's not for me but I can't really bring myself to be rude to them, just a firm 'not interested' seems to work. "No thank you." works for me. When I was a young smart a*se I used to tell any JW's who came to the door that I worked for the Blood Transfusion Service and I would ask them to sign up as donors. I never got any takers for some reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longboard Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 1 hour ago, DavidM said: ‘ looking forward ‘ is rife now to . Everyone is thinking of or doing something ‘ looking forward ‘ . What I think we need ‘ looking forward ‘ .... I even heard a politician saying they can’t deal with all the issues because the ‘ bandwidth ‘ isn’t there with brexit dominating . I just love W1A , it’s just spot on mocking all this tripe modern speak "Going forward." Aaaarrrggghhh! I think I can "lean in" on your point David. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattSantos Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 1 hour ago, DavidM said: ‘ looking forward ‘ is rife now to . Everyone is thinking of or doing something ‘ looking forward ‘ . What I think we need ‘ looking forward ‘ .... I even heard a politician saying they can’t deal with all the issues because the ‘ bandwidth ‘ isn’t there with brexit dominating . I just love W1A , it’s just spot on mocking all this tripe modern speak How many hats do people have and stop opening your sodding kimono! Running the Rob Burrow marathon to raise money for the My Name'5 Doddie foundation: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ben-dyas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 (edited) 11 minutes ago, longboard said: "Going forward." Aaaarrrggghhh! I think I can "lean in" on your point David. Going forward , sorry , that’s it ! As opposed to going backwards . even when a coach is appointed nowadays , he has all the skill sets and managerial , organisational , motivational powers to fulfil our long term project and enhance the structures of the dynamic environment we are creating .... here at Hemel . Ya wat ? Edited September 6, 2018 by DavidM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derwent Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 2 hours ago, DavidM said: Going forward , sorry , that’s it ! As opposed to going backwards . even when a coach is appointed nowadays , he has all the skill sets and managerial , organisational , motivational powers to fulfil our long term project and enhance the structures of the dynamic environment we are creating .... here at Hemel . Ya wat ? Gus Hedges was ahead of his time. Just thought I'd run that up the flagpole and see who salutes it. 1 1 I’m not prejudiced, I hate everybody equally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob8 Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 3 hours ago, Adelaide Tiger said: Nice one RB. But take it a step further like I do. Grab a few packets of Durex then drop a packet into an unattended trolley. Then watch them as they start putting their groceries onto the conveyor belt. The look on their face as they hold up the packet and look at it from all angles is priceless. Even better if they are with their partner. I slaughter their families in front of them, then burn them alive, raze their homes and salt the ground. "You clearly have never met Bob8 then, he's like a veritable Bryan Ferry of RL." - Johnoco 19 Jul 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 1 hour ago, Bob8 said: I slaughter their families in front of them, then burn them alive, raze their homes and salt the ground. “Crush your enemies, see them driven before you, hear the lamentation of their women” "Freedom without socialism is privilege and injustice, socialism without freedom is slavery and brutality" - Mikhail Bakunin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob8 Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 2 hours ago, Phil said: “Crush your enemies, see them driven before you, hear the lamentation of their women” Serves them right for leaving their trolley. 1 "You clearly have never met Bob8 then, he's like a veritable Bryan Ferry of RL." - Johnoco 19 Jul 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 (edited) As for the Jehovah's Witnesses, I used to live in a flat right by the front door, so was usually the resident to answer a knock. There used to be a pair of JDubs who 'did' the area every few months, and while one didn't have much to say for himself, the other was a very articulate and amiable guy who liked a good argument or just a chat. I didn't ever let them in, but we had some interesting talks (not always theological) on the doorstep, if I was in the mood. If I didn't feel like talking, he was happy to move on. Then he got replaced by a pushy, dogmatic type with no more intellect than a block of cheddar, so I stopped giving them the time of day. If you don't have a dog, you can always come to the door carrying a copy of this book. Edited September 6, 2018 by Futtocks Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnM Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Will print that front page and stick to to some old paperback! Meanwhile, did you know that Vladimir doesn't know who Dick Turpin was? Diesel in Cambridge £1.39 a litre so i asked the check out guy if i could meet Dick Turpin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckn Posted September 6, 2018 Author Share Posted September 6, 2018 1 hour ago, JohnM said: Will print that front page and stick to to some old paperback! Meanwhile, did you know that Vladimir doesn't know who Dick Turpin was? Diesel in Cambridge £1.39 a litre so i asked the check out guy if i could meet Dick Turpin. I bet a litre of bottled water was still more expensive in that service station! "When in deadly danger, when beset by doubt; run in little circles, wave your arms and shout" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 I always remember someone I know saying that jehovahs witnesses don’t celebrate Christmas ... but they always take the Christmas bonus and go to the party ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, DavidM said: I always remember someone I know saying that jehovahs witnesses don’t celebrate Christmas ... but they always take the Christmas bonus and go to the party ! I worked with a couple of JDubs, and they didn't take the bonus and didn't attend the party. The latter was quite useful, as they were available to man the reception and telephones while we were out getting sloshed. In the end, we invented a few secular excuses for celebrations through the year which they could attend, because they were nice folk. Which is more than can be said for our resident paranoid veteran, who always planned his sick-days to coincide with the Christmas party and his birthday, for reasons best left to himself. Edited September 6, 2018 by Futtocks Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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