The grumpy thread

[wuvvum]

On 28/10/2023 at 19:35, richardmorris said:

In other grumps. Went for a short walk this morning round the new and not yet finished Sunningdale park, it was very nice with some lovely ancient trees ( 500yr old chestnut etc), and I used to live across the road from it for years when it was a conference centre. Grump is that the new builds are on the far end of pricy. £700k for a one bedroom flat, £2.7million for a detached.

https://www.berkeleygroup.co.uk/developments/berkshire/ascot/sunningdale-park
 

no one else visiting the park first thing.

 

 

'Kinell.  Who the actual fuck pays 1.3 million quid for a leasehold 2-bedroom flat?  There's places in the country you'd pay a tenth of that.  It's not even that close to London.

[richardmorris]

14 minutes ago, wuvvum said:

'Kinell.  Who the actual fuck pays 1.3 million quid for a leasehold 2-bedroom flat?  There's places in the country you'd pay a tenth of that.  It's not even that close to London.

Sunningdale is on the line to Waterloo. It’s 40mins on the train so not as quick as the cross rail from reading.

[Pieman]

On 28/10/2023 at 17:28, Pieman said:

My girlfriend is also currently in hospital, albeit in intensive care after suffering a blood clot in her lung earlier this week.

Ambulanced in on Wednesday and NHS have been fantastic - have been told that if she hadn't called it and the blood clot had moved to her heart, she would not be here now. 😢 

Which, I can sadly report, subsequently happened.

After being moved from ICU to the respiratory care unit, she took a turn for the worse and the docs say a blood clot dislodged and went into her brain.  She passed away on Sunday evening.  

Rest in peace Gemma, I love you.

[Spiny Norman]

Good God that's awful.
RIP.

[Wibble]

Oh my God, I am so sorry.

[junkyarddog]

Terrible news,so sorry for your loss.

RIP.

[High Jetter]

I can't imagine how you feel, but am sorry for your loss and the hurt.

[Saabnut]

So sorry to hear this.  

[Dick Cheeseburger]

That's so sad to read. Sorry for your loss, fella 😔

[Popsicle]

Thats awful news - so sorry to hear this.

[108]

So sorry to hear this. Dreadful. 

[Mrcento]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Horrendous news.

[Bren]

I am so sorry. My condolences.

[Datsuncog]

So, so sorry to hear that; there just aren't any words. Blimey.

[LightBulbFun]

I am so sorry to hear that Pieman  you and her family have my deepest condolences.

I think I can speak for everyone when I say that we are all here for you if you need anything, be it someone to talk to shite old cars about or a shoulder to lean on

[Pieman]

Thank you for your kind words all. ❤️ 

[LoftyvRS]

Really sorry to read this Pieman. 

[primeradoner]

So sorry to hear about this Dave.  Sincere condolences from all of the Durham Oval racing mob 

[chaseracer]

Dave, I'm just up the road.  Anything you need, shout.

[AnnoyingPentium]

Really sorry to hear this, Pieman.

Virtual cuppa waiting if you ever need to chat.

[Bradders59]

So very sorry to hear that Pieman. Sorry, but dont really know what else to say. Condolences to yourself and her family. 

[chodweaver]

That's terrible news, so sorry to hear of your loss, Pieman

[Mally]

4 hours ago, primeradoner said:

So sorry to hear about this Dave.  Sincere condolences from all of the Durham Oval racing mob 

and us lot.

[Timewaster]

That is so sad @Pieman.  Virtual hugs from all of us.

Be at peace Gemma.

[Floatylight]

So sorry to hear this, deepest condolences to you all 

[JMotor]

My deepest condolences to you @Pieman.

[Wack]

Public transport is really shit 

Drove to blackburn from warrington , door to door 40 minutes 

Came back on public transport 3:15 door to door , what a fucking joke 

[Metal Guru]

9 minutes ago, Wack said:

Public transport is really shit 

Drove to blackburn from warrington , door to door 40 minutes 

Came back on public transport 3:15 door to door , what a fucking joke 

And other surprising news…..

[sheffcortinacentre]

I haven't used public transport of any kind since circa 1990  ( which includes working for one section that entitled me to free travel )  due to travel times & the dirty bastards that used to  & still do treat them like skips ( this isn't just feral kids either) never mind the cost.

[New POD]

1 hour ago, Wack said:

Public transport is really shit 

Drove to blackburn from warrington , door to door 40 minutes 

Came back on public transport 3:15 door to door , what a fucking joke 

The only decent public transport in the Northwest is the Northern line from Hunts Cross to Southport, stopping at all stations. Every 15 minutes. Not particularly expensive.  Unfortunately it doesn't go when or where I want to go. I had a look at how long it would take me to get to work from Formby to Just North of Leyland. 44 mins in the car. Would be quicker but average speed cameras, and 50 mph on dual carriageways.

2:25 by public transport.