The grumpy thread

[Tadhg Tiogar]

....I think I read an article once that basically stated the UK had backed the wrong horse with DAB. The rest of the world shopped around, considered their options and chose various digital formats but the UK govt threw their weight fully behind DAB early on, anticipating shutting down FM and selling off all that lovely waveband to private operators - but it never fucking worked right, and we've now been left with the digital equivalent of Betamax.

 

EDIT: that's not even fair on Betamax - I was trying to get across that we've ended up with a digital audio service that's been outclassed and left behind by other developments. I gather that Betamax offered far superior video recording and playback to VHS (as well as reliability); but VHS made videocassettes of more than an hour possible, which was all that mattered when the home movie rental market took off in the early '80s.

 

Is there not DAB+ as well, but the two are not compatible with each other?

[Kiltox]

My van has DAB - it’s fucking useless on long journeys as you cross between broadcasting areas

[purplebargeken]

I would dearly fucking love someone unknown parking on my drive. That would mean I actually had a drive. 

 

I would also love to torment them psychologically for their transgressions too. 

 

That's just me though.

[Junkman]

Oh there are worse places.

No, there aren't.

 

Train is under Shariah law, at least the carriage I'm in.

Cue people permashouting in a language that sounds like a throat disease

and Muezzin-howling-from-Minarett ringtones at full blast.

 

London's an interesting city

It's a fucking dump carefully designed to be as awkward and annoying as humanly possible

and everything costs a shitload more than in an actually nice place.

[Exiled_Tat_Gatherer]

Job interview tomorrow. A friend told me he had resigned from his role so I threw my hat in the ring and am seeing the boss tomorrow. Role hasn't been advertised so I might be able to secure it without the company having to go through the costs and expense of going public with it.

 

What I should be doing is revising, practicing answers, and prepping. Instead I used my morning to send out five more job applications, drink tea, and I am now watching Wheeler Dealers while eating a sandwich. And posting on here. Am starting to think that claiming I am diligent and organised might be a bit of a stretch....

 

As long as you were diligent enough to make sure the mate wasn't leaving because the place was on its last legs or the boss is a clusterfuck - then I'm sure that'll suffice

 

Good luck

[Junkman]

Job interview tomorrow.

Why does that make you grumpy?

 

I have a job interview today, which is the bloody best thing that happened to me in the past two years.

It's only this having to take a fucking train to that shithole bit that pisses me off.

[Parky]

My lack of "getting arse in gear" is the main Grump Junkman! Wheeler Dealers is nearly finished though. Hopefully something crap is on next or I am in trouble!

 

(How it's made on next, luckily have seen this one)

 

MUST.....GET......MOTIVATED!!!

 

Sorry to hear you are having London issues. When you are there most of the time you adapt and soon don't even notice all the nonsense going on.

[Parky]

As long as you were diligent enough to make sure the mate wasn't leaving because the place was on its last legs or the boss is a clusterfuck - then I'm sure that'll suffice

 

Good luck

Place is pretty secure size wise, no idea what it is like to work at but my mate seemed ok there. I have met the boss personally, seems ok but social situations are very different to work ones. We'll see how we go.

[cpjitservices]

Did anyone watch the drivel on C4 last night.... Inside Bentley. Thought it was going to be about the History of Bentley, it was for all of 5 minutes. Then it reared off to talk about the Bentayga - and how much they cost.

 

Bollocks. 

[Junkman]

My lack of "getting arse in gear" is the main Grump Junkman! Wheeler Dealers is nearly finished though. Hopefully something crap is on next or I am in trouble!

 

(How it's made on next, luckily have seen this one)

 

MUST.....GET......MOTIVATED!!!

 

There is that, yes. But when you are our age, the guy interviewing you is as not really that arsed either.

 

 

 

Sorry to hear you are having London issues. When you are there most of the time you adapt and soon don't even notice all the nonsense going on.

If that ever happened to me, even I'd see a doctor.

[Exiled_Tat_Gatherer]

No, there aren't.

....... etc..... ringtones at full blast.

 

It's a fucking dump ........ etc..... everything costs a shitload more than in an actually nice place.

 

You've just described almost anyplace, anywhere, that isn't a timewarp village.

 

Can I just add - these little rays of sunshine you post actually do make me grin - so this is probably the wrong thread!

[Zelandeth]

*Good* noise cancelling headphones.  They make travelling in situations like that bearable.  Bose QC35s I will heartily recommend.

 

Bloody good and infinitely comfortable set of headphones irrespective of their ability to almost completely switch off the outside world.

 

Made the last trans-continental flight I was on feel like it was about two hours, not eight and a half.

[DodgeRover]

Really ETG, I think you have a jaded view, most places that aren't the capital have reasonably nice bits. Obviously this is a closely guarded secret as, as we all know, the only news worth reporting on TV is that coming out of London and obviously what London wants for itself is always best* for the rest of the country (even when it would be obvious to a single celled organism that it's actually the opposite).

 

Hell if you go Northwards you can still have pleasant conversation with complete strangers on the bus or train without worrying about being accused of being a stalker or having a restraining order served.

[Kiltox]

*Good* noise cancelling headphones. They make travelling in situations like that bearable. Bose QC35s I will heartily recommend.

 

Bloody good and infinitely comfortable set of headphones irrespective of their ability to almost completely switch off the outside world.

 

Made the last trans-continental flight I was on feel like it was about two hours, not eight and a half.

Can second this - I use AKG N60NC Wireless which are a slightly cheaper more discreet alternative (wouldn’t fancy walking around Central London daily with some nearly £400 cans)

[Exiled_Tat_Gatherer]

Really ETG, I think you have a jaded view, most places that aren't the capital have reasonably nice bits. Obviously this is a closely guarded secret as, as we all know, the only news worth reporting on TV is that coming out of London and obviously what London wants for itself is always best* for the rest of the country (even when it would be obvious to a single celled organism that it's actually the opposite).

 

Hell if you go Northwards you can still have pleasant conversation with complete strangers on the bus or train without worrying about being accused of being a stalker or having a restraining order served.

 

Not jaded fella - if anything I want it to be better than it is..... honestly.

I spend times in the nice bits as much as I can, but I'll stand by the fact I haven't been in any 'moderately' sized town or larger without the abover mentioned 'issues'. A sad fact of globalization........

I'm a fellow northerner - so can't agree strongly enough that we're the nicer lot

[nacho man]

 

On the way back from shopping someone nearly skidded into me into the snow so I swerved to avoid them and hit the curb!!! Bastard.

 

 

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This is back on the road only needed a tie rod arm a bolt and the alignment doing.

 

They did charge 90.00 for alignment though.

 

 

 

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[DodgeRover]

Grumpy because poo weather means no work and a lack of planning means no indoor jobs to fall back on.

Also grumpy as I've had to spend the morning sanding then reoilling the wooden worktop as someone put a leaking pack of coca cola on it and it has left horrible stains. It's 200% better now but I can still see it:( the next time I fitted solid wood worktops in my house they're being done with 2 part epoxy varnish!

[Cavcraft]

I don’t know what you’re all moaning about. I’ve just tried to go bird watching in work’s time and using their van and has to sack it because some boss or other complained. I’m now squirrelled away having a brew instead and doing the crossword.

[Crispian_J_Hotson]

No, there aren't.

 

Train is under Shariah law, at least the carriage I'm in.

Cue people permashouting in a language that sounds like a throat disease

and Muezzin-howling-from-Minarett ringtones at full blast.

 

 

It's a fucking dump carefully designed to be as awkward and annoying as humanly possible

and everything costs a shitload more than in an actually nice place.

 

I lived in Holborn for 2 years. It was shit... until I shut the front door and closed whatever window covering I had at the time.

[Captain Furious]

A good hearty mileage on that Disco.

[Tadhg Tiogar]

I lived in Holborn for 2 years. It was shit... 

 

Er....you've not stayed in Harlesden or Stonebridge Park, have you? I'd say they were a sight worse.

[cpjitservices]

Grumpy. Cant wait for 5PM.

 

Socks and shoes pissed wet through from taking little ones to school this morning, and not enough time to get changed before the walk home to grab the car. 

 

No point driving the kids to school as we live a stones throw away, by the time i've driven up there and parked, i could walk quicker with them so thats why I'm pissed wet through.

 

 

Grrrrr nothing worse!

[cpjitservices]

A good hearty mileage on that Disco.

Isn't it just!

[Crispian_J_Hotson]

Er....you've not stayed in Harlesden or Stonebridge Park, have you? I'd say they were a sight worse.

 

No but I've driven through Finsbury park quite a few times and was forced to go to Camden market. I have close relatives living next to Kings X so get to experience* all the local delights*. Those places you mention... I have managed to avoid.

[Tadhg Tiogar]

No but I've driven through Finsbury park quite a few times and was forced to go to Camden market. I have close relatives living next to Kings X so get to experience* all the local delights*. Those places you mention... I have managed to avoid.

 

Holloway also grim.

[Parky]

Parts of the West End are nice. Shepherds Market, Green Park, St James's are all pleasant. Chinatown is good, Banglatown better, and the Embankment on a summers eve is a decent place for a stroll.

 

I do admit that some parts are utter shite, and it never ceases to amaze me that you can walk from an area of luxury apartments and mega money to areas of complete deprivation within a few metres of each other.

 

It does somehow manage to hang together. And given the choice between living in Paris or London, it would be London every time. However chuck Stockholm into the mix and I admit I'd be on the first plane to Arlanda Airport

[Parky]

Job interview tomorrow. A friend told me he had resigned from his role so I threw my hat in the ring and am seeing the boss tomorrow. Role hasn't been advertised so I might be able to secure it without the company having to go through the costs and expense of going public with it.

What I should be doing is revising, practicing answers, and prepping. Instead I used my morning to send out five more job applications, drink tea, and I am now watching Wheeler Dealers while eating a sandwich. And posting on here. Am starting to think that claiming I am diligent and organised might be a bit of a stretch....

Good news! Interview moved to Monday. And On the Buses has just come on ITV3...

[Tadhg Tiogar]

.....you can walk from an area of luxury apartments and mega money to areas of complete deprivation within a few metres of each other....

 

Kilburn / West Hampstead.

[Junkman]

Got off that fucking train, into that miserable subterranean Garlic Express, and if that weren't enough,

it was invaded by some Polish Polka Combo the next station that made noise and then wanted money for it.

Where is an Uzi when you need it?

Arrived at the JI soaked like a baptised mouse because weather shit.

Now have to kill 1.5 hours in this horrible dump because off peak ticket.

There is a queue forming towards me comprising of dinglebrains that must mistake me for a fucking tobacconist.

Do I look like a fucking tobacconist?

Off peak ticket, my arse. We have peaks, not those gits in Lowdown.

 

The only acceptable form of locomotion for a male human is driving a motorcar, ffs.

[danthecapriman]

Parts of the West End are nice. Shepherds Market, Green Park, St James's are all pleasant. Chinatown is good, Banglatown better, and the Embankment on a summers eve is a decent place for a stroll.

I do admit that some parts are utter shite, and it never ceases to amaze me that you can walk from an area of luxury apartments and mega money to areas of complete deprivation within a few metres of each other.

It does somehow manage to hang together. And given the choice between living in Paris or London, it would be London every time. However chuck Stockholm into the mix and I admit I'd be on the first plane to Arlanda Airport

I'm firmly with Junkman, I fucking hate every inch of London with a passion. But, Paris is worse. What an absolute shit hole that place is (to quote good old Donald J!).