Off Topic What grinds your gears

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Heimdallr said:
That he is! Think he retired from the Met a few year ago. I used to do sprint and fitness training for rugby teams in London for a couple of years in the mid-nineties after I couldn't play anymore, so we met there and stayed in touch as I trained amateur rugby when I moved to Norway, occasionally met for a beer when I was back in London. Been a few years now. Small world though.
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Very small World. He has done a tremndous job with the Broncos Ladies. I went along to their first ever open trials day, more out of curiosity, and they were a mix of totally raw novices and a few ex Union girls who were decent enough but probably could not make it in Union. He has transformed them into a really good team, now playing in a much higher comp and probably the best run aspect of the whole London Rugby League set up. He did what he said he would and will leave a legacy with that team.
 
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Ric Glasgow said:
Yes,it can be a bit like that but it doesn't affect me as I lost my English accent many moons ago.

I've heard the odd comment about the English in pubs and workplaces but I challenge it by saying "What was that mate,I'm English"....Aw sorry big man,I didn't mean you,just some of them :emoticon-0102-bigsm:emoticon-0102-bigsm:emoticon-0102-bigsm

Bark and Bite differ vastly wherever you go.
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It will help not having the English accent!! I'm due back there end of July for a meeting, will try and use my best Rab C Nesbitt impression and go undercover!
 
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I've spent quite a bit of time in Glasgow and I can't say I was ever particularly concerned, other than in November 1999, the night before we played Scotland at Wembley. I'd gone with a customer to view a shop in Glasgow that he was thinking about taking and to have a night out, but we'd not really thought about the game being the next day.

The entire city centre was full of blokes in kilts and ginger wigs, lots of chanting about killing the English, we ended up walking from bar to bar pretending we were Dutch, 'Ello, hev you any Grolsch?'
 
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originallambrettaman said:
I've spent quite a bit of time in Glasgow and I can't say I was ever particularly concerned, other than in November 1999, the night before we played Scotland at Wembley. I'd gone with a customer to view a shop in Glasgow that he was thinking about taking and to have a night out, but we'd not really thought about the game beings the next day.

The entire city centre was full of blokes in kilts and ginger wigs, lots of chanting about killing the English, we ended up walking from bar to bar pretending we were Dutch, 'Ello, hev you any Grolsch?'
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Should have gone full Two Ronnies and pretended to be Swedish.

F U N E X

S V F X


Although seeing as you wanted lager rather than eggs it may not have worked.





As you where.
 
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Ric Glasgow said:
She was alright Jim,just a bit shaky and confused as to why her? It eventually transpired(initially through Facebook)that this group were carrying it out on a regular basis in that area and there were many complaints about them but little being done in terms of charges.

It eventually sorted itself out in a vigilante kind of way and ceased pretty rapidly...
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Hope they left 'em with a literal smile on their faces Ric.:emoticon-0148-yes:
 
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originallambrettaman said:
I've spent quite a bit of time in Glasgow and I can't say I was ever particularly concerned, other than in November 1999, the night before we played Scotland at Wembley. I'd gone with a customer to view a shop in Glasgow that he was thinking about taking and to have a night out, but we'd not really thought about the game beings the next day.

The entire city centre was full of blokes in kilts and ginger wigs, lots of chanting about killing the English, we ended up walking from bar to bar pretending we were Dutch, 'Ello, hev you any Grolsch?'
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Talking of which.

I passed Dees of Trongate Yeserday,had a look in the window,usual fare,wasn't really buying to be fair but I did see some loafers(I'm gonna need a pair for this winter as these Ikon efforts are like skates).Delicious Junction? Is that part of your business.

He actually had some DM ones that were cheaper than the DM shop by some distance but they were a bit bulky in the sole department.

I think that Dees is gonna have to move at some point(it's been there since I was a 14 year old skinhead and probably beyond) but there's a lot of new accommodation(student digs etc),even butt jointed to his building and it must only be a matter of time before they want to push along a bit?
 
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Played golf with two Scots last night , I asked one who I know is from Clydebank where his mate was from , he said the c****. Side of the country ! I said that’ll be Edinburgh then !!
I was right he told me. LOL
 
Ric Glasgow said:
Talking of which.

I passed Dees of Trongate Yeserday,had a look in the window,usual fare,wasn't really buying to be fair but I did see some loafers(I'm gonna need a pair for this winter as these Ikon efforts are like skates).Delicious Junction? Is that part of your business.

He actually had some DM ones that were cheaper than the DM shop by some distance but they were a bit bulky in the sole department.

I think that Dees is gonna have to move at some point(it's been there since I was a 14 year old skinhead and probably beyond) but there's a lot of new accommodation(student digs etc),even butt jointed to his building and it must only be a matter of time before they want to push along a bit?
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Yes, that’s me, you’re welcome to a discount code for the website if you fancy a pair. <ok>
 
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Ric Glasgow said:
Yes,it can be a bit like that but it doesn't affect me as I lost my English accent many moons ago.

I've heard the odd comment about the English in pubs and workplaces but I challenge it by saying "What was that mate,I'm English"....Aw sorry big man,I didn't mean you,just some of them :emoticon-0102-bigsm:emoticon-0102-bigsm:emoticon-0102-bigsm

Bark and Bite differ vastly wherever you go.
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I’ve never felt on edge in a Glasgow boozer and I’ve been a few times.

It’s quite an aggressive sounding accent, but I’ve never had any problems
 
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originallambrettaman said:
I've spent quite a bit of time in Glasgow and I can't say I was ever particularly concerned, other than in November 1999, the night before we played Scotland at Wembley. I'd gone with a customer to view a shop in Glasgow that he was thinking about taking and to have a night out, but we'd not really thought about the game being the next day.

The entire city centre was full of blokes in kilts and ginger wigs, lots of chanting about killing the English, we ended up walking from bar to bar pretending we were Dutch, 'Ello, hev you any Grolsch?'
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I was at that game. I have never heard noise like it. We just had to guess when the national anthem was being played as couldn't hear yourself think with all the booing and whistling. Me and my mates were unusually sensible that trip and decided a couple of days in Edinburgh was a better idea than Glasgow.
 
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Kempton tiger said:
I was at that game. I have never heard noise like it. We just had to guess when the national anthem was being played as couldn't hear yourself think with all the booing and whistling. Me and my mates were unusually sensible that trip and decided a couple of days in Edinburgh was a better idea than Glasgow.
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I was at that one too:emoticon-0148-yes:
 
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bradymk2 said:
https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/new...ai-technology-used-prevent-littering-10298997

saw this

but i cannot stand littering, it genuinely grinds my gears and more, and how much of a **** are some people that its so common to just throw **** out your car
people generally just dont give a **** or have any sort of respect
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I loathe littering, how easy is it NOT to litter? Just find a bin for your rubbish or failing that take the bastard home - I blame it on parenting, my parents taught me and my brothers not to litter, I taught my kids and I've seen that my kids have taught theirs. Littering and good manners are easy fixes, rant over!

I say 'rant over' - wtf does 'living your best life' mean? I loathe that bastard as well - rant over (I think).
 
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spesupersydera said:
I loathe littering, how easy is it NOT to litter? Just find a bin for your rubbish or failing that take the bastard home - I blame it on parenting, my parents taught me and my brothers not to litter, I taught my kids and I've seen that my kids have taught theirs. Littering and good manners are easy fixes, rant over!

I say 'rant over' - wtf does 'living your best life' mean? I loathe that bastard as well - rant over (I think).
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Walking round Malham Cove today and coming back down some lazy **** had chucked a big empty water bottle at the side of the path.
As you say it’s so easy not to :headbang:

I picked it up and chucked it in my bag to find a bin. Weighs **** all the lazy twat
 
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dennisboothstash said:
Walking round Malham Cove today and coming back down some lazy **** had chucked a big empty water bottle at the side of the path.
As you say it’s so easy not to :headbang:

I picked it up and chucked it in my bag to find a bin. Weighs **** all the lazy twat
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It's maddening, a beautiful area like Malham Cove and some scrote just lobs his/her m/t bottle!
 
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