The grumpy thread

[Split_Pin]

Thanks. Me neither.

 

The real problem is the taxi radio company who leased the equipment. They’re claiming something like £80,000 owed for a £5,000 initial debt. They’re the ones who prevented him setting up an IVA and put a claim on the house.

 

By the way, my uncle worked seven days a week, mostly nights as that was more profitable, and trusted this other guy who said he was paying the takings into the bank and paying the bills but didn’t. My aunt meantime, who had worked at Tesco for over forty years mostly in the petrol kiosk was told she couldn’t take more compassionate leave off and so handed in her notice.

 

This is a problem that doesn’t seem to be going away. It was quiet for a year or so until he died ( no life insurance) but then they came sniffing round for money again. My cousins are doing ok in their own right but the ongoing issue is keeping my aunt in her house.

Awful situation, you and your aunt have my full sympathy. It must be utterly infuriating that these arsehole creditors keep coming back despite the situation.

 

A similar thing happened to my brother-in-law with a car garage and he lost his flat and everything else as a result. It took him over 25 years to recover from that and only recently managed to buy his own home again.

 

I hope karma catches up with the con-man, big time.

[purplebargeken]

FFS, stupid cow bangs the bloody UPVC back door moving her stupid garden shit around. Tells me the door needs looking at last night. I asked her what the issue was this morning and has a real go at me for not 'remembering', I had a go back and said you didn't actually say what the problem is and by the way, you've fucked the door up. The hinge pin is broken, the hinge has been ripped out of the frame.

 

Tells her to get it sorted as it looks fucked and I'm not doing it. 

[Datsuncog]

Day 7 of the Casa Datsuncog bathroom renovation project.

 

 

It's now starting to feel more like a hostage situation.

 

 

Haven't had a shower since Sunday and every time I move, bits of plaster fall out of my hair.

 

A plague of boils upon evening DIY work (and especially on the tile place who helpfully* didn't mention that the tiles on which we settled had been cut down for their (unlabelled, unsized) showroom display - so now I have to do likewise for every single one at night, in my MiL's garage, with a cheapo Titan tilecutter).

 

Still, at least Cat is helpful and definitely not in the way at every opportunity.

 

[SiC]

Haven't had a shower since Sunday and every time I move, bits of plaster fall out of my hair.

 

Got a local swimming pool you could go one evening?

[Datsuncog]

Got a local swimming pool you could go one evening?

 

Yep, I'd originally planned to do just that - but the Catch-22 is that if I'm down there luxuriating* in the oodles of ratepayer-subsidised hot water of an evening, I'm not at home plumbing/drylining/tiling/painting/weeping - and therefore further away from the goal of showering in my delightful new bathroom.

 

It's also £5.60 for an adult swim at my local place these days, it appears. 

 

 

Plan B is to simply panel over the bathroom door, deny it was ever there, go feral and shit in the garden. Weirdly, that's seeming like the more attractive option right now.

[SierraMikeHotel]

I don't envy you at all, I absolutely hate doing DIY.

 

Fortunately father-in-law loves it. He can come over every weekend as far as I'm concerned. There will be a houseshite post documenting his work on Sunday evening!

[Datsuncog]

I don't envy you at all, I absolutely hate doing DIY.

 

Fortunately father-in-law loves it. He can come over every weekend as far as I'm concerned. There will be a houseshite post documenting his work on Sunday evening!

 

I like DIY in theory, but I always forget that I'm beyond hopeless until it's too late.

 

The tragic thing is, I thought it all looked ok beforehand (I remodelled it seven or eight years ago, and it was repainted and repapered again about three years back). 

 

This is how it looked last Friday morning, before I set-to with my trusty Draper heavy-duty scraper (known simply as 'the Dangerous Tool', and which has been instrumental in every stage of demolition in this house).

 

 

 

Looks alright, I thought. But MrsDC kept losing her eyeshadow down the back of the sink unit drawer, which led to a promise to 'do something about it', and then it was "wouldn't it be nice to have a walk-in shower" (which, undeniably, it would), but now...

 

[SierraMikeHotel]

"Looks alright" - I hear ya. Our place looked fine when we looked around, but every time we've looked more closely there's evidence of bodgery. No regrets, we'd have still bought it, but you just can't know from a 15 minute look around that the walls are fucked behind the wallpaper, the bath taps have been installed in such a way that you'll have to knock a wall down to replace them, the dishwasher is sitting on rotten blocks of wood...

[scaryoldcortina]

It's fucking stupid; the stress of dealing with the wanky procedure(which costs money) makes already ill people more ill(which costs money), and then administering all the refused/withdrawn ESA/PIP/ILA/ABCXYZ appeals cost more money and create more stress and illness. I refuse to believe any of this actually saves money holistically.

 

 

EFA

According to the national audit office, it doesn't even save money directly as the savings on benefit are lower than the costs of assesment.

[AMC Rebel]

I refuse to believe any of this actually saves money holistically.

 

 

As someone else observed - that's not the objective.  The objective is to appear tough on "scoungers" (the sad truth is many people who haven't had dealings with this stuff and/or have no empathy don't realise what it is like and think it's all scrounging), whilst ensuring friends of the relevant government folk get to trouser plenty of cash.

[Bazfr69]

I’d happily see the benefits system cost more to run providing they drilled down on actual fraudsters.

Alas it’s like real life, they want results for minimal work so seemingly go after the low hanging fruit so to speak, rather than the system savvy ballbags who are actually stealing.

[AMC Rebel]

I’d happily see the benefits system cost more to run providing they drilled down on actual fraudsters.

Alas it’s like real life, they want results for minimal work so seemingly go after the low hanging fruit so to speak, rather than the system savvy ballbags who are actually stealing.

 

 and me.  We could actually provide employment to more people if we spent some money on various things - not least a few more coppers amongst other things.

[SierraMikeHotel]

 

 

I’d happily see the benefits system cost more to run providing they drilled down on actual fraudsters.

I can't argue with this, but the level of benefits fraud is actually vanishingly small. It's a sledgehammer to crack a nut.

[Bazfr69]

 

I can't argue with this, but the level of benefits fraud is actually vanishingly small. It's a sledgehammer to crack a nut.

That’s very true and I’d rather the odd chancer slipped through the net than a person in real need lose out.

[Louise2cv]

Say Something In Welsh on BBC Radio 2 at the moment.

 

Jeremy Vine doing better than I did in my first lesson.

 

 

I knew I hated him.

[Exiled_Tat_Gatherer]

That’s very true and I’d rather the odd chancer slipped through the net than a person in real need lose out.

 

Exactly - I've lost count of het graphics pointing out the amount of bods they have in place to chase the millions lost in benefit fraud - 1000's employed.

Chasing BILLIONS in TAX FRAUD - 500ish employees… those in power do not want their cronies lambasted and hung from the nearest legal yardarm.

 

But I'm getting political - sorry. the sad fact is - people in dire need are being slammed badly. That's just inhuman - no matter your political affiliation

[DodgeRover]

Exactly - I've lost count of het graphics pointing out the amount of bods they have in place to chase the millions lost in benefit fraud - 1000's employed.

Chasing BILLIONS in TAX FRAUD - 500ish employees… those in power do not want their cronies lambasted and hung from the nearest legal yardarm.

 

But I'm getting political - sorry. the sad fact is - people in dire need are being slammed badly. That's just inhuman - no matter your political affiliation

In the early 90s I had a friend who worked for BA (Benefits Agency) fraud team (the same one who suggested opening an off licence with giro cashing service next door to the benefits place would cut down on the number of stolen giros no end). They were mainly involved with organised fraud, false claims from landlords on empty properties, people with multiple identities or variations on the same name on official documents signing on several times a day in different areas. Organised crime with false documentation to raise funds for criminal organisations. Workers being dropped off in mass to sign on by minibus then going off to work in the fields for cash....

If someone was reported and it didn't appear malicious then it would be looked in to.

[purplebargeken]

Even for a budget of a couple of grand, the more 'regular' classic stuff on ebay is pretty dire, 'non-starter/runner, needs welding, needs to be trailered away'. Excellent condition for the year, hmm our definitions of excellent are not the same. £2k should get you something decent shouldn't it FFS? I'm tired of projects, I don't have the focus or the energy anymore, just want to get into something and drive the bloody thing. Rant over.

[Rocket88]

Even for a budget of a couple of grand, the more 'regular' classic stuff on ebay is pretty dire, 'non-starter/runner, needs welding, needs to be trailered away'. Excellent condition for the year, hmm our definitions of excellent are not the same. £2k should get you something decent shouldn't it FFS? I'm tired of projects, I don't have the focus or the energy anymore, just want to get into something and drive the bloody thing. Rant over.

 

 

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[iainrcz]

One of my hard drives failed today.

Inconsiderate bastard. Good job I have spares.

 

Just have to re download my games from Steam again...

 

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[alf892]

I recently had to go through the reassessment process for PIP. I first got a letter about it about this time last year. I got citizens advice to fill in the form for me, I was sitting with the bloke while he did it. I asked for a home assessment as by their rules if you live more than 2 hours bu public transport from them then you get the home visit. I specifically asked to get plenty of warning so I could have a witness, my daughter, present as I have been totally fucked over by atos when I first applied for DLA 6 years ago. The next I knew, about 2 months later a knock on the door, Im here to do your assessment. Im afraid I was not very well and she was told I know fuck all about this so you can fuck off and write a letter to me. It took another 4 months for the DWP to phone me and said my money was bei g stopped as I refused to do an assessment. I managed to hold it together and the lady on the phone said dont worry then, we will tell atos to rearrange it and we wont stop your money. Then another couple months I did get a letter with an appointment between 8 to 12 am. I ipromptly phoned them and said thats no use, I need an exack time to get my witness here. After about an hour arguing with the guy on the phone, then his supervisor then his boss I got a time for the assessment. So it got done and it was only a few weeks ago it was settled. I have care at the higher rate and mobility at the standard rate, I should really het both at the higher rate. However I couldnt be arsed putting myself through more crap for 30 quid a week so just left it. I bet had I gone through all the shit I would have got it, buy I would only have gone and handed it over for a new car, and my 12 plate leon 1.6tdi with dsg box is working perfectly, I also have an 06 caddy 1.9pd for back up, a pug 407 coupe 2.7hdi for executive days and a xantia 1.9td, out of mot and going to be put up for roffle very soon. Also either the caddy or 407 going to be sold too. My head says sell the 407 because of its high running cost, the heart says keep it cos its absolutely lovely. My advice to anyone dealing with this atos crap is to get help dealing with it. My local CAB is brilliant but there are plenty charaties out there who will help. That lot gave me nearly a year of anxiety and panic attacks, which I cannot help and at times so depressed that I felt like I didnt want to be here, and I have days and sometimes weeks at a time I either lock myself in the house and speak to noone, or else go in the car and do a 2 or 300 mile drive just because I can.

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This is a wind up?

[Aston Martin]

Because im a toddler, I bought a pack of Freddo Caramels. (Taz-es surely) and a Spar chocolate milkshake.

 

I know they're garbage. But the milkshake had 54.2 grams of sugar. ????

[twosmoke300]

First race of the year on Sunday - up in mid wales . Of course I’m feeling rough as a badgers ass and the forecast is wetter than a dolphins handshake

[chaseracer]

...I’m feeling rough as a badgers ass and the forecast is wetter than a dolphins handshake

 

SIMILE = SMILE 

[twosmoke300]

Wetter than an otters pocket

[Inspector Morose]

It’s the wife’s first Saturday at work today so, obviously I’ve been up to wake the birds to give her a lift in. Apparently I don’t understand how hard it is to go to work on weekends.

 

Yeah, you mean like the past 30 years of my working life, you mean.

[New POD]

It’s the wife’s first Saturday at work today so, obviously I’ve been up to wake the birds to give her a lift in. Apparently I don’t understand how hard it is to go to work on weekends.

 

Yeah, you mean like the past 30 years of my working life, you mean.

And you didn't understand how hard it was for her when you used to put working ok n a Saturday before spending time with her at the weekend.

 

Women, you'll never win.

 

In the last 24 hours I had 2 conversations with my wife which makes me chuckle.

 

The first. We need to buy some lined paper. It needs margins and some coloured ball point pens. Not gel pens. She won't go to Tesco.

I say go to Waitrose. She insists they won't have them. We'll have to go to Asda. Only 12 mile round trip rather than 1 mile.

I say "well if you are certain, that's what we will have to do"

She says "I know you don't believe me, but you should trust me. I don't lie"

I say "I didn't say you wee lying, I just think it's a long way to go if you are mistaken"

She says" Well go and prove me wrong"

 

15 mins later I come back with said stationary. She inspects it.

She says " You left me all alone just to prove a point. "

No I left you alone cause you told me to prove you wrong

 

Later we had a conversation about why we can't go to a wedding of a distant relative I've met twice in the last 30 years. Neither of us want to go, but it clashes with other stuff.

She says "There was another reason"

If you say so. I've no idea

Think. You are not even trying to think

We haven't had a discussion about another reason.

We have. You are too.lazy to think

.....I go to the loo.

I come back

.....We are looking after Lynn's dog that weekend....

Yeah, you never told me that.

It's on the calendar. It wasn't you I spoke to.... it was Lynn...But You should know. It's on the calendar.......

Yeah I should look at June just in case there's something I might need to worry about in March?

 

I did get a sort of apology on both.

[twosmoke300]

Careful ! You will get told off for that !

[Inspector Morose]

Women, you'll never win.

It’s not about winning or loosing, I just wouldn’t mind one of those “well, at least you tried” medals they give to fat kids who come last on sports day.

[New POD]

It’s not about winning or loosing, I just wouldn’t mind one of those “well, at least you tried” medals they give to fat kids who come last on sports day.

You should listen to Frank Turners song THE Eulogy

 

The words

 

But on the day I die, I can say, at least I fucking Tried.