The grumpy thread

[richardmorris]

Too late yeah, I've spoken to the bank, the only way to close it is to go to court.

My uncle got ripped off by his business partner. He was too trusting of the smooth talking guy. A taxi business, so basically cash, which wasn’t paid in by the partner. The guy also swapped the documents on the rover 75s they had so that my uncle was paying off the partner’s loan and the partner didn’t bother. Also didn’t bother paying the licence for the taxi radio equipment. Tried taking him to court but he ran off to Spain. The current debt is about £80,000 despite the fact that my uncle died two years ago ( at 62) and they’re still trying to evict my aunt from her house. While he was alive a bankruptcy petition was denied because of the house.

 

I’m in business with a life long friend from university- thirty years next year. Total trust and a non-cash business.

[MikeR]

and now the council jobsworth have spotted the local dog walking field can only be accessed by crossing a dog free play park ...

 

and are now hanging around for some one to access the dog field with a dog via the play park ...........

 

cunts ,,,

[Mrcento]

But, I air my thoughts on such matters in public, whereas some people have got it into their heads that I go running to the mods every time I don't like something. That is not true. 

 

The Chinese whisper effect. (a turn of phrase, not racist before anyone reports).

 

In a completely different field, away from cars, i receive a lot of criticism from certain cliques. One person says one thing wrong, others click onto it, say that plus add on their own interpretations and allegations and before you know it, 30 people are all against you because of something they heard from their mates and because "everyone" they wrongly trust is saying it, it must be true.... even when the evidence proves it isn't.

 

Seemingly, the times we live in. Sadly.

[New POD]

I would never prevent people from grumping about their relationships, but I do object to phrases like 'they're all like that,' and 'snakes with hips.' It's just not respectful. It also isn't reflective of the situation, nor helpful. Relationships struggle and fail for many reasons, and I don't think just spouting nonsense about women all being mad is either comforting or helpful.

 

But, I air my thoughts on such matters in public, whereas some people have got it into their heads that I go running to the mods every time I don't like something. That is not true.

To be fair, I know a lot of blokes aged 45 to 60 who to a man say very similar things about women. So much so that I believe marriage should be time limited by law and couples should be forced to split up for 10 years from 45 to 55

[Sheefag]

New Pod, I know you're having a really rough time of it right now and I for one, feel genuinely sympathetic but are you really serious?

What purpose would it serve?

[Mally]

I've given this a lot* of thought, as I've been to the pub tonight to drown my sorrows,

It worked a little as I met 6 people I hadn't seen for years.

Back to the subject though, 45 to 55 were amongst the best of the 51 years we had,

No worry about the kids, no worry about old age,

[Cavcraft]

The thing with most relationships you read or hear about, is that it's mostly one sided. It's funny how everyone seems to be perfect, it's their partners that you probably haven't met that are a nightmare. Possibly a few of us probably moan about our wives/girlfriends, but I bet most of them would have a story to tell in return. We (men and women) are all different and should be treated as such.

[Split_Pin]

In my workplace, I have been subject to and overheard further examples of, sexism and the perpetrators were women.

 

"I don't trust men that aren't into football".

 

"Men have to be tall".

 

The consensus amongst this particular group appears to be that unless a man displays alpha characteristics, has a traditionally male job or is senior enough in his office environment to have his own parking space then he is invalid as a man.

 

A cause of male suicide which has been cited is having issues or anxiety about masculinity.

 

Of course there are also plenty of examples of similar sexist behaviour by men.

[dollywobbler]

I don't think anyone would claim that women are never sexist - not all women are though. As usual, it's easy for the loudest voices to be seen as speaking for the majority, when really, they're just the loudest voices.

[Split_Pin]

Very true indeed.

[Tamworthbay]

I think a lot of it comes down to numbers, when I have worked in male dominated environments it tends to be the men who are sexist and come out with this crap, when it’s a female dominated environment it’s the other way round. What I would add though is that in the last ten years I have noticed a shift where it seems acceptable to be blatantly sexist towards men in some of the meetings I have been in, not really heavy stuff but low level digs that would have a woman up in arms if put the other way around. I always make a point of calling them out and usually get an embarrassed apology. Apart from one woman, thankfully now retired, who would never apologise and whose attitude was that she had had sexist comments made to her somit was only fair she gave them out now. I repeatedly pointed out that none of the male staff there at that time were responsible for what had happened in the past but it made no difference and one member of staff ended uo going down the formal grievance route in the end.

 

What it comes down to is that some people are dicks, that doesn’t matter whether they are male or female. Then there are the sheep who go along with the prevailing wind, good or bad and then there are the decent people. Thankfully I still believe the last group outweigh the first numbers wise.

[beko1987]

I'm quite lucky in that throughout my career I've worked with women who swear more and are less offended than many men I've met. Which skews my view slightly when I do meet a professionally offended female as I'm not used to it.

[D Spares & Tyres]

But which is better? Henry or Hetty?

[beko1987]

Neither. Its all about Basil. Henry and hetty are so popular their too up their own arse

[Kiltox]

My uncle got ripped off by his business partner. He was too trusting of the smooth talking guy. A taxi business, so basically cash, which wasn’t paid in by the partner. The guy also swapped the documents on the rover 75s they had so that my uncle was paying off the partner’s loan and the partner didn’t bother. Also didn’t bother paying the licence for the taxi radio equipment. Tried taking him to court but he ran off to Spain. The current debt is about £80,000 despite the fact that my uncle died two years ago ( at 62) and they’re still trying to evict my aunt from her house. While he was alive a bankruptcy petition was denied because of the house.

 

I’m in business with a life long friend from university- thirty years next year. Total trust and a non-cash business.

Jesus Christ.

 

Can I take this moment to remind anyone thinking about going into business with anyone that a limited company or similar is fantastic protection against losing your personal assets in the event of this kind of thing. Not many people seem to be aware of the implications of being a sole trader / non incorporated partnership when stuff goes massively wrong.

 

Obviously you can get into the situation of personal director guarantees for loans etc but that’s a very conscious decision.

[purplebargeken]

Twat in the blacked out focus.

 

Yes to expanding foam up the exhaust.

 

Also a couple of bottles of Gorilla glue all over his windscreen, it expands slightly as it sets. It'd be a real cunt to get off.

 

I have industrial grade cold sores and may face hurts a lot due to this, thank you recent unknown infection for leaving my immune system weaker than a weak thing.

[Sheefag]

You put Gorilla Glue all over your face? Why Ken, why?

[Cavcraft]

You put Gorilla Glue all over your face? Why Ken, why?

 

Have you seen him?   

[MorrisItalSLX]

[Sheefag]

[brownnova]

It’s a lovely day... I know I’ll get the camper out and ready it for camping by doing a few jobs e.g. fixing the broken hatch...

 

... except inexplicably the camper storage place is locked up today.... so my camper is held prisoner...

 

Bastards.

[Aston Martin]

Speed awareness course.... 4 Hours... How?

 

Place is fucking rammed.

[mercrocker]

Good luck, Aston Martin.   I suppose its too much to hope, with a user name like that, whether the copper asked if you thought you were Stirling Moss....

[Tadhg Tiogar]

Good luck, Aston Martin. I suppose its too much to hope, with a user name like that, whether the copper asked if you thought you were Stirling Moss....

More likely Bond, Jamesh Bond.

[beko1987]

Mine was all day for 34 in a 30, think yourself lucky!

[barefoot]

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This sort of key safe? Very easy to pick, pm me for details...

I don't think so, I'll take photograph and post it up.

Thanks for all the picking tips folks.

[barefoot]

Porsche dropped off at another garage today. Will see how we get on with them. I hope they take credit cards as I am absolutely brassic.

You really need to find a local specialist.

[Aston Martin]

Mine was 57mph in a 50 (60 for cars)

 

....

 

The slide said 5% motorway, 36% rural and 66% town.

 

I was the only one who questioned 101%.

[cpjitservices]

Jesus Christ.

 

Can I take this moment to remind anyone thinking about going into business with anyone that a limited company or similar is fantastic protection against losing your personal assets in the event of this kind of thing. Not many people seem to be aware of the implications of being a sole trader / non incorporated partnership when stuff goes massively wrong.

 

Obviously you can get into the situation of personal director guarantees for loans etc but that’s a very conscious decision.

Luckily I am and was a limited company!!!!

 

Old company is now going through dissolve procedure .. will be in London Gazette for 2 months to see if any one has any objections then it's job done.

[Tadhg Tiogar]

...The slide said 5% motorway, 36% rural and 66% town.

 

I was the only one who questioned 101%.

107%? Shome mishtake, shurely?