Things you deem strange, which other people do?

[Stan]

8 hours ago, Gunnersauraus said:

@Stan I remember you saying once you wouldn't mind paying more tax to get better services. @RandoEFC you seem like you might have a similar view.

I always think it's a bit weird when socialist types try to get out of paying tax and complain etc. I can understand complaining about it being spent badly. But for me I dont want there to poverty. So paying tax to help that doesn't bother me. My sisters boyfriend is a socialist to a certain degree and he does cash work a lot 

Probably right. As long as it remained affordable and it wasn't extortionate, and I knew it was going to go to the right kind of services that required improving and that were somewhat essential. 

[Honey Honey]

People running for the tube always makes me laugh, there's a train every 2 minutes, calm down. 

[Bluewolf]

2 hours ago, Honey Honey said:

People running for the tube always makes me laugh, there's a train every 2 minutes, calm down. 

When I was staying at Notts and travelled back down once a month I literally ran without pause from Kings Cross to catch my last train home.. It was a marathon of timing and precision..

I used to start walking up the train through First Class right up to where the driver was when the train was pulling in at station, just pausing briefly to spit out the window as we passed the Emirates. That extra walking on the train saved me valuable seconds not having to run the full length of the platform with laptop and bag in tow.. ticket in hand I would negotiate the first barrier, then leg it down the tunnel then up the escalator and through another gate then out the door and rush through back down to the underground through another gate then down the escalator pushing old people and children out the way then threw myself onto the tube that was seconds away from pulling out, then count down the seconds as each platform was reached ( 8 odd stops before mine If I remember correctly ) then ran like fuck at my stop, up another set of escalators through more barriers, up a flight of stairs then across the road through another barrier and then up another flight of stairs only to see my train pulling out 1 fucking minute earlier leaving me sitting on a platform waiting an hour for the next one.. Friday night service meant trains were reduced from half hour to an hour... because of that I wouldn't get home until about 11pm Friday night and I had to leave to return on Sunday at 1pm.. 

It was only the train pulling out early rather than on time that used to fuck me over.. didn't stop me trying to beat my time though, I did also get stopped by the old bill once doing random drug checks with dogs in tow and they wouldn't have it that I was in a hurry so had to let the dog sniff me and my bags before I could go on.. missed that train as well.. 

If I had just been doing it as part of daily commute I wouldn't have given a toss.. wouldn't want to spill my morning coffee.. 

[Honey Honey]

30 minutes ago, Bluewolf said:

When I was staying at Notts and travelled back down once a month I literally ran without pause from Kings Cross to catch my last train home.. It was a marathon of timing and precision..

I used to start walking up the train through First Class right up to where the driver was when the train was pulling in at station, just pausing briefly to spit out the window as we passed the Emirates. That extra walking on the train saved me valuable seconds not having to run the full length of the platform with laptop and bag in tow.. ticket in hand I would negotiate the first barrier, then leg it down the tunnel then up the escalator and through another gate then out the door and rush through back down to the underground through another gate then down the escalator pushing old people and children out the way then threw myself onto the tube that was seconds away from pulling out, then count down the seconds as each platform was reached ( 8 odd stops before mine If I remember correctly ) then ran like fuck at my stop, up another set of escalators through more barriers, up a flight of stairs then across the road through another barrier and then up another flight of stairs only to see my train pulling out 1 fucking minute earlier leaving me sitting on a platform waiting an hour for the next one.. Friday night service meant trains were reduced from half hour to an hour... because of that I wouldn't get home until about 11pm Friday night and I had to leave to return on Sunday at 1pm.. 

It was only the train pulling out early rather than on time that used to fuck me over.. didn't stop me trying to beat my time though, I did also get stopped by the old bill once doing random drug checks with dogs in tow and they wouldn't have it that I was in a hurry so had to let the dog sniff me and my bags before I could go on.. missed that train as well.. 

If I had just been doing it as part of daily commute I wouldn't have given a toss.. wouldn't want to spill my morning coffee.. 

National rail trains I can understand running when it's on a predetermined schedule and you are late. Its just the London underground where racing to get on before the doors closed is daft. I've seen people get stuck in the doors or their backpacks stuck in doors, the next train train 2 minutes away. The pace of life in London is generally frantic and highly strung and this is an example of when that culture seeps over into unnecessary areas. I've heard tube workers chastise people for rushing on the tannoy before.

Although actually the other embarrassing thing with national rail in London's stations are all those people with open tickets and no reserved seat, when the platform is announced they sprint for a seat. It's a great watch.

When I used to go up and down to Newcastle via King's Cross I must have looked like a serial killer walking so calmly among the rush, but it was all because I had a seat number.

[Bluewolf]

35 minutes ago, Honey Honey said:

National rail trains I can understand running when it's on a predetermined schedule and you are late. Its just the London underground where racing to get on before the doors closed is daft. I've seen people get stuck in the doors or their backpacks stuck in doors, the next train train 2 minutes away. The pace of life in London is generally frantic and highly strung and this is an example of when that culture seeps over into unnecessary areas. I've heard tube workers chastise people for rushing on the tannoy before.

Although actually the other embarrassing thing with national rail in London's stations are all those people with open tickets and no reserved seat, when the platform is announced they sprint for a seat. It's a great watch.

When I used to go up and down to Newcastle via King's Cross I must have looked like a serial killer walking so calmly among the rush, but it was all because I had a seat number.

I don't really use the underground that much and I was always told it was a nightmare from people that did use it but when I have been using them I find the service pretty good, like you say, if you miss one you only need to wait a few minutes and another comes along.. If we are out just shopping or other I find it ok.. I suppose the morning Commute must be a ball ache though, all crammed in like sardines  It's one of the reasons I always try to find work close to where I live to save on all that hassle.. work has been kind to me in that regard.. 

[Waylander]

On 22/10/2021 at 00:26, Devil-Dick Willie said:

People sleeping in the same bed as a pet

People who obsess over lawn maintenance

People who deny global warming and are anti vax. 

Here's a weird one about age 7 I used to sleep with the cat. 

Yet Mum and Dad kept getting bites though I didn't, eventually they kept the cat outside and I can remember it sitting on the windowsill in the rain.

I was calling for them to let the cat in though they would not budge. 

[Honey Honey]

1 hour ago, Bluewolf said:

I don't really use the underground that much and I was always told it was a nightmare from people that did use it but when I have been using them I find the service pretty good, like you say, if you miss one you only need to wait a few minutes and another comes along.. If we are out just shopping or other I find it ok.. I suppose the morning Commute must be a ball ache though, all crammed in like sardines  It's one of the reasons I always try to find work close to where I live to save on all that hassle.. work has been kind to me in that regard.. 

 

Didn't know you were a photographer 

[Bluewolf]

1 minute ago, Honey Honey said:

 

Didn't know you were a photographer 

Yea, It was a fun day out... 

Surprised they were allowed on with all those pointy spears.. 

[MUFC]

Wag wannabes who take their dogs for walks in prams. 

[Tommy]

8 minutes ago, MUFC said:

Wag wannabes who take their dogs for walks in prams. 

When you see them from afar: "Oh, she's a mommy."

When you see them up close: "Oh, she's an idiot." 

[MUFC]

7 minutes ago, Tommy said:

When you see them from afar: "Oh, she's a mommy."

When you see them up close: "Oh, she's an idiot." 

Bad enough they're plastered with 10 layers of make-up and a tin of fake tan.

[LFCMike]

Is the pram not for older dogs who can't walk as far as they used to? I know someone who had one for one of her dogs and that was the reason. Would be strange if people do it for a perfectly fit and healthy dog though.

[Guest]

On 22/10/2021 at 11:09, MUFC said:

People who pretend they're speaking to you directly. But they're really trying to get someone else attention and want them to hear what you're saying. 

Earlier on I was talking to my mum knowing my dad was listening. I said to her that anyone who defends boris now is an idiot. He likes boris so I was basically talking to him