The grumpy thread

[Guest Hooli]

I would like to apologise to everyone for being a knobhead yesterday.

 

I didn't notice any difference

[alcyonecorporation]

I didn't notice any difference

 

Oh, I did. Never mind. I had a sense of humour failure yesterday (which still hasn't returned). 

 

ZE LIST came, ZE LIST saw, ZE LIST compiled. 

[chaseracer]

Maybe you two could be knobheads via PM next time, eh?  Cheers! 

[alcyonecorporation]

I'd rather not take abuse from a place that's supposed to be a bit of escapism, but hey. 

I'm getting the impression AS likes to ride the crimson wave around November-Christmas time; I'll see how it goes, I can always log out. 

[AlabamaShrimp]

I don't understand the above and I was never abusive just sarcastic.

 

 

Tbh you got on my tits. A few others on here have been getting on my tits too but I tend not to say anything which I think is the best course of action from now on.

[Supernaut]

Frankly, the pair of you having a domestic all over the place has been getting on my tits!

 

STFU, both of you.

[alcyonecorporation]

Righto, I'll log out. 

[twosmoke300]

That's probably a good idea - I'm not one to get involved in these bun fights but to be honest alcyone you come across as a proper mardy moaner on here .Ive met you in person and you are a very pleasant chap but I've never seen anyone get so angry and wound up over such petty things on the internet

[tooSavvy]

^^ not quite this > but..

 

I have just sent PayPal cash to an Irishman I've never met > for a part I'm trusting him to send over to me.

 

First thing he does (after getting my name + home Addy, for posting) is ask for my mobby & email :/

 

I chide and come over a bit 'eh, whaa?'

 

He pops back that the Courier Parcel2Go needs this/asked him.

 

Oopss, feel a bit meh...

 

 

Paranoia on T'internett innitt...

 

 

Parcel is on the way (I got the pongg mail) and he showed a piccie of my parcel all wrapped up.

 

 

TS

[cobblers]

For 8 months we've been looking for a house. We don't really care about the house, but we just need about 1/4 acre of land with some kind of legally approved dwelling on it. The house could be shit, falling down, on fire. anything, so long as we can put a bedroom, bog and kitchen to suit two people in it. I earn alright money and so does the mrs, but even so, for our budget it seems we've absolutely no chance cos every bit of land like we want has been snapped up and has 5 "executive townhouses" built on it.

We just want somewhere to let the dogs have a good run and park some shit old vehicles, but it seems that this is an absolute impossibility. 

[Jazoli]

It's only going to get worse, they aren't making any more land.

[DodgeRover]

For 8 months we've been looking for a house. We don't really care about the house, but we just need about 1/4 acre of land with some kind of legally approved dwelling on it. The house could be shit, falling down, on fire. anything, so long as we can put a bedroom, bog and kitchen to suit two people in it. I earn alright money and so does the mrs, but even so, for our budget it seems we've absolutely no chance cos every bit of land like we want has been snapped up and has 5 "executive townhouses" built on it.

We just want somewhere to let the dogs have a good run and park some shit old vehicles, but it seems that this is an absolute impossibility.

Whereabouts are you looking? we've seen a couple down in Surrey/ Sussex with a decent sized plot but they've sold really quickly.

[HH-R]

10 weeks in to the process, the buyer of my house has dropped out.

 

"Up shit creek without a paddle" doesn't even begin to cover it. Good job Facebook selling pages are full of timewasters or I'd have no kitchen white goods either.

 

Typical buy to let landlord, would push their granny under a bus to save tuppence. I hope they get some knacker tenant that costs them thousands in unpaid rent.

 

Cheers, then.

[Guest Hooli]

Maybe you two could be knobheads via PM next time, eh?  Cheers! 

 

I wasn't on last night, I assume I missed the domestic?

[chodweaver]

For 8 months we've been looking for a house. We don't really care about the house, but we just need about 1/4 acre of land with some kind of legally approved dwelling on it. The house could be shit, falling down, on fire. anything, so long as we can put a bedroom, bog and kitchen to suit two people in it. I earn alright money and so does the mrs, but even so, for our budget it seems we've absolutely no chance cos every bit of land like we want has been snapped up and has 5 "executive townhouses" built on it.

We just want somewhere to let the dogs have a good run and park some shit old vehicles, but it seems that this is an absolute impossibility.

We looked long and hard for something like this, and this was 10 years ago, and it was all way too expensive (even with the only building on it being a derelict stall for three horses) or had no access for vehicles. We even considered going illegal with Woodland for sale and trying to get away with tucking the motorhome on it, well out of sight and trying to live off-grid catching rainwater and using solar panels. None of the woodland we saw could be accessed even by a capable 4x4, let alone an ageing 2wd camper.

The only way I've seen it done successfully is by a mate who has an arrangement with a farm owner - the land is not required for cattle or arable, and the only service he gets is an IBC of fresh water each month and some free firewood. He's put a modern caravan on it with small wind turbine and solar panels and started planting a small veg plot. He lives very well there, no one bothers him, he's warm and it's quiet. And it's not in the north of Scotland or west Wales - it's the middle of England.

 

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[chodweaver]

^ true, he can't build anything permanent there, but he's been told he can stay as long as he likes and pays no rent...

 

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[chodweaver]

So I would suggest selecting a rural community where you would like to live and go develop some contacts there - this may turn up a house/land that was never going to go on the market.

 

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[alcyonecorporation]

That's probably a good idea - I'm not one to get involved in these bun fights but to be honest alcyone you come across as a proper mardy moaner on here .Ive met you in person and you are a very pleasant chap but I've never seen anyone get so angry and wound up over such petty things on the internet

 

OK, look: certain parts of my life at the moment are vexing me and I'm finding it difficult. Very difficult. To the point of "seeking professional help" difficult. 

I can't really go into any more detail at this time. 

 

I make no bones about being a grumpy arsehole; at the same time I don't see anything worth apologising for. Come as you are, all that bollocks. 

If I really am the 'proper mardy moaner' people think, throw me on block and pay it no further mind. 

 

I have nothing more to say on the matter, so please leave me to it. I'll come back when I feel like it or, if you want rid, mods, block my IP. 

Ball's in your court. 

 

Much obliged......

 

[Mr_Bo11ox]

I LOVE BACON

[twosmoke300]

I love lamp

[plasticvandan]

I'm scared of jet fuel

[castros_bro]

For 8 months we've been looking for a house. We don't really care about the house, but we just need about 1/4 acre of land with some kind of legally approved dwelling on it. The house could be shit, falling down, on fire. anything, so long as we can put a bedroom, bog and kitchen to suit two people in it. I earn alright money and so does the mrs, but even so, for our budget it seems we've absolutely no chance cos every bit of land like we want has been snapped up and has 5 "executive townhouses" built on it.

We just want somewhere to let the dogs have a good run and park some shit old vehicles, but it seems that this is an absolute impossibility. 

 

https://www.ppproperty.com/property/renovation-project-with-large-plot-of-land-in-carril/

 

Ok a few hurdles, it's sold but there are plenty of others, you can live for maybe 25% of the cost on middle England, cold beer less then 85p a litre, it's 10 mins from a vast lake, oranges grow on trees BUT you can buy cheap enough to try it for a couple of years. Guess how I know?

[BorniteIdentity]

https://www.ppproperty.com/property/renovation-project-with-large-plot-of-land-in-carril/

 

Ok a few hurdles, it's sold but there are plenty of others, you can live for maybe 25% of the cost on middle England, cold beer less then 85p a litre, it's 10 mins from a vast lake, oranges grow on trees BUT you can buy cheap enough to try it for a couple of years. Guess how I know?

 

Brilliant.

Commute's gonna be a bit of a pisser tho.

 

I already do quite a bit of my work from home - and that will only ever continue.  However, for some stuff I have to be places.  At the moment it's daily - but when the time comes it's not, and the kids have signed themselves up for extortionate tenancy agreements of their own, the world will be our lobster - and we'll be looking at stuff like this.

[chaseracer]

It's only going to get worse, they aren't making any more land.

 

Nobody told the Dutch...

[Parky]

A friend bought three acres of woodland in Kent around ten years ago, the only proviso being he couldn't do anything with it until at least 2019. That's pretty close now and it is odds on he will be able to develop it. If you can afford to play a VERY long game, this could be a way to get hold of a reasonable plot without breaking the bank?

 

Big risk is planning permission is never granted of course.

[Guest Hooli]

Isn't woodland getting more expensive as it's being used as an investment for tax avoidance?

[castros_bro]

Brilliant.

Commute's gonna be a bit of a pisser tho.

 

I already do quite a bit of my work from home - and that will only ever continue.  However, for some stuff I have to be places.  At the moment it's daily - but when the time comes it's not, and the kids have signed themselves up for extortionate tenancy agreements of their own, the world will be our lobster - and we'll be looking at stuff like this.

 

I found the commute interesting using "long weekends" and some imagination having a full time UK job , there's flights at the mo for £30.49 there and £11.49 back, get nice EX-Autoshite Pug106 diesel to park on the street walking distance from airport but unlimited mileage hire cars from the airport can be found for £7 a day. It's not for everybody as it involves a bit of effort and unfortunately*  missing episodes of Easterners when laying in a hammock between two orange trees occasionally picking and eating one (orange not tree). Strangely UK kids seem to be far more adaptable and fit into "foreign"  situations more enthusiastically than a lot of UK adults. 

 

       

 

 

[Bobthebeard]

Quote from myself another thread?......

 

'Back to the 'self employed ' thing.

I retired from being an electrician around six years ago. Did the occasional small job for some longer standing customers. Recently got called by an elderly lady who needed some light bulbs replacing, a replacement outside light and the batteries replacing in her smoke alarms. Have worked for her previously and she is a very difficult woman. Agrees a price and is grateful for you turning up and doing the work. ( this is going to ramble on.... Sorry)

The call was urgent she said, as her smoke alarms were beeping and needed attention. Did that. Supplied and fitted six batteries (big house) supplied and fitted various bulbs and the outside light. She then asked if I knew anyone who would pressure wash, remove weeds and clean her driveway and rear garden flagging as she couldn't get a quote of under £2000! I offered to hire a pressure washer and do it myself for £350. She happily accepted. Hired the pressure washer and started working, discovered that pressure washing block paving wasn't ideal so just power washed the concrete slabs, rinsed the block paving and removed the weeds. Five hours work in total. Pressure washer hire was £36. Billed her £100 as downgraded my quote. She paid by cheque.

'While you are here, can you just wash my windows and fit these hanging basket brackets?'

'Oh, and could you just hang this mirror and check why my gas fire won't work... Blah blah.

Did all that.

For £100.

So, £36 hire charges, five hours labour plus the other stuff. For £100.

Came home from the static caravan to two voicemails.

'I paid you £100 to clean my drive and you haven't turned up. You are dishonest and I will be seeking legal action.'

Second voicemail ' You haven't replied to my message and are clearly avoiding contact and are dishonest , I am instructing my solicitor to instigate legal action to claim £50 back.

Loony.

Being self employed ain't always good!

Probably one for the grumpy thread, but put it here anyway. The woman owes me £££'s but claims I am dishonest. She has a history of legal claims going back over twenty years. No local tradesmen will go near her now. '

 

Well, the lady has escalated her 'complaint' and reported me to Trading Standards! I received a call from them and discussed in detail the situation. The chap was initially on her side, but after the discussion and hearing my side of the saga told me that there was no case and that in fact it seemed that she actually owed me money, rather than me owing her anything. I have invoices and receipts and a witness etc.

Verdict. "She has no case and no cause for complaint as far as we are concerned Mr Beard, The work you did is in excess of the amount she paid you"

 

Still she won't give up! Voicemail from her yesterday asking for my full address as she will be instructing her legal representative blah blah...

 

The chap from Trading Standards even felt embarrassed by the ludicrous situation, but obviously the matter was out of his hands now.

Grumpy because all I did was try to be kind and help someone.

[Mr_Bo11ox]

Why did you get embroiled in this if you knew how difficult she was?

 

Anyway, ring her up and ask if you can come round and discuss the situation. Fix up an appointment, then turn up dressed as Mr Blobby/Mickey Mouse/an Egyptian mummy/pantomime horse etc. Carry on as normal, and politely point out the jobs you have done for which you have received no payment whatsoever. When she tries to respond, pull out a massive trumpet and start playing it super loud, so that you cannot hear her asking you to leave. Continue playing until she gets her chequebook out.

[Mr_Bo11ox]

Hang on, I see she has paid already. In which case just delete her voicemail and put your feet up with a cup of tea.