Things That Trialvilly Annoy You.

castletownman · 30-12-2019 09:04PM

Fecking unexpected guests.

Gway I wanna watch the darts like

retro:electro · 30-12-2019 09:35PM

Looking at people on social media reflecting on the year gone by and posting about all their highs, the places they’ve visited and achievements accomplished. I know I’m a miserable Mary on here lately but seeing things like that is just so isolating. Apart from my baby niece being born, I can’t name one positive thing that has happened this year. Even that was a moment tinged with sadness because my mam never got to meet her.

It has been an awful year full of heartache, grief and struggle. Seeing people document their amazing moments just makes me depressed. And I know social media isn’t reflective of reality, and I’m far too old to be drawn into that guff and I know I’m not the only one; but it’s just depressing all the same tbh. The only highlights I have are the ones on my head.

iamwhoiam · 30-12-2019 09:39PM

This virus that attacked our whole family is an absolute arsehole of an illness . Now the sneaky coward has attacked a tiny baby . Grrr

Fogmatic · 30-12-2019 10:55PM

Owners of pet dogs that are snapping at you in a public place saying 'He doesn't mean it'. (That's a reassuring thought? A dog not in control of when to be aggressive?)

There aren't many pets in my area (as opposed to farm dogs), and I don't know if the assertion is common over here, but it is in the UK, like one time when I was a new mother. On that occasion it came while I was mopping the blood from a graze on my elbow, from when instinct had jerked the arm between lunging dog and baby. Husband and I were simply enjoying a country stroll along a narrow, fenced-off public footpath on which the dog was coming the other way, clearly showing a strong objection to our presence, and obviously heavier than the owner it was dragging along by the lead. She didn't seem to see any of it as at all remarkable, though in fairness she did offer me a lift to the doc's for an anti-tetanus jab. (I declined, as we'd seen her driving. Dog as fellow passenger didn't appeal either).

Though that occasion was less trivial, it still qualifies as one of my top TAs on sheer illogicality and meaninglessness. (Especially when accompanied by a fond expression as if re a small child!).

Gwynplaine · 30-12-2019 11:20PM

castletownman wrote: »

Fecking unexpected guests.

Gway I wanna watch the darts like

In this day and age, how does this still happen. A quick text is all that is needed.

dubstarr · 30-12-2019 11:28PM

retro:electro wrote: »

Looking at people on social media reflecting on the year gone by and posting about all their highs, the places they’ve visited and achievements accomplished. I know I’m a miserable Mary on here lately but seeing things like that is just so isolating. Apart from my baby niece being born, I can’t name one positive thing that has happened this year. Even that was a moment tinged with sadness because my mam never got to meet her.

It has been an awful year full of heartache, grief and struggle. Seeing people document their amazing moments just makes me depressed. And I know social media isn’t reflective of reality, and I’m far too old to be drawn into that guff and I know I’m not the only one; but it’s just depressing all the same tbh. The only highlights I have are the ones on my head.

Ah i really hope next year is much better for you.

Strumms · 31-12-2019 02:38AM

retro:electro wrote: »

Looking at people on social media reflecting on the year gone by and posting about all their highs, the places they’ve visited and achievements accomplished. I know I’m a miserable Mary on here lately but seeing things like that is just so isolating. Apart from my baby niece being born, I can’t name one positive thing that has happened this year. Even that was a moment tinged with sadness because my mam never got to meet her.

It has been an awful year full of heartache, grief and struggle. Seeing people document their amazing moments just makes me depressed. And I know social media isn’t reflective of reality, and I’m far too old to be drawn into that guff and I know I’m not the only one; but it’s just depressing all the same tbh. The only highlights I have are the ones on my head.

Been a rough couple here too, thing is, you can’t judge your own happiness or wellbeing by constantly comparing yourself to everyone else, their success or happiness... if you have xxx number of friends on FB.... ‘somebody’ is going to be posting holiday snaps.... ‘somebody’ is going to be going on about starting a new job.... ‘somebody’ is going to be putting up pics of their new car or new house... that’s them... let them enjoy it.

2020 is the year of retro:electro.... don’t let your happiness or otherwise be influenced by shît you read about on social media, focus on yourself being happy... set your goals, tackle them with attitude, determination and patience also.... the year of retro:electro.... starts tomorrow.... believe !

Ghosteen · 31-12-2019 08:30AM

Strumms wrote:

2020 is the year of retro:electro.... donâ€™t let your happiness or otherwise be influenced by shÃ®t you read about on social media, focus on yourself being happy... set your goals, tackle them with attitude, determination and patience also.... the year of retro:electro.... starts tomorrow.... believe !

Are you Santa?... :pac:

gifted · 31-12-2019 09:01AM

Bloody Pringles.....opened a tube last night and ate the whole lot....tossing and turning all night because tummy was full of pringles.....

Gwynplaine · 31-12-2019 10:28AM

gifted wrote: »

Bloody Pringles.....opened a tube last night and ate the whole lot....tossing and turning all night because tummy was full of pringles.....

Did you know, that, Pringles, are actually biscuits.

Living Off The Splash · 31-12-2019 11:15AM

Paddy Cow wrote: »

You seem confused about the law. Dogs are allowed to be off leash in public/pedestrianised places if they are under the control of their owner. My dogs are not an exception to this rule. I've seen owners walk with their dogs off leash on the footpath. I've even seen people cycling and their dog follows. I wouldn't do this with mine because I wouldn't trust them not to run onto the road if they saw something that got their attention.

You seem hell bent on painting me as a bad owner because of one instance where someone else was the irresponsible one. Why can't you just accept the dogs were doing no harm and the person driving on a pedestrianised street was the one in the wrong?

This is like the stingy thread where someone posts a story and it leads to pages of debate on who was right or wrong :pac: I'm going to stop now because nothing I say will change your mind and it's getting boring.

So they are not under your control then?

Boom_Bap · 31-12-2019 11:56AM

I've only left the house twice in the last 5 days, both of those were trips to the hospital. :mad:

JMMCapital · 31-12-2019 11:58AM

My anxiety...

Alecto · 31-12-2019 12:07PM

Boom_Bap wrote: »

I've only left the house twice in the last 5 days, both of those were trips to the hospital. :mad:

I hope you and the family are ok Boom.

Dial Hard · 31-12-2019 01:11PM

What is it with people over a certain age and their refusal to wear headphones? The amount of them who watch stuff on their phones at top volume on public transport. It’s incredibly annoying.

Bredabe · 31-12-2019 01:34PM

Chatting at work about availability of certain educational services, as the organisation is spread out in this country.
One of my midland colleagues mentions a specialist I spent all last summer, trying to find, get appointments and liaise with and its not finished yet.
She looks at me as if Im crazy and asks why I didnt just go to the one that is........30 minutes away from the office and is 100e cheaper!

TA, no one telling me this one existed and most ta'ing is that the expenses for the overnights,travel,rental x2, food and transport will not be paid until st patrick's day.

Strumms · 31-12-2019 01:37PM

Ghosteen wrote: »

Are you Santa?... :pac:

Nooooo hooooo hoooooo

Alecto · 31-12-2019 01:46PM

I accidentally ordered red wine. Oh well, I guess I'll have to drink it anyway :pac:

Wayne Jarvis · 31-12-2019 01:51PM

Strumms wrote: »

Been a rough couple here too, thing is, you can’t judge your own happiness or wellbeing by constantly comparing yourself to everyone else, their success or happiness... if you have xxx number of friends on FB.... ‘somebody’ is going to be posting holiday snaps.... ‘somebody’ is going to be going on about starting a new job.... ‘somebody’ is going to be putting up pics of their new car or new house... that’s them... let them enjoy it.

2020 is the year of retro:electro.... don’t let your happiness or otherwise be influenced by shît you read about on social media, focus on yourself being happy... set your goals, tackle them with attitude, determination and patience also.... the year of retro:electro.... starts tomorrow.... believe !

Off topic for the thread but from seeing your posts over the years Strumms you seem like a real good guy. And what you just said reflects my own attitude too, I have had a rough year and will have some rough stuff happen too next year but I am absolutely determined to for it to be a good year for me. I have many plans and ideas I am excited about. Next year will be the year of Strumms, retro:electro, Guy Person and whoever else wants to have a good one too. Join us everybody!! Let's form a positivity cult!!

Anyway, that was a bit weird so back on topic.... TA that my left knee is twice the size now than it was when I woke up this morning. That's what I get for exercising.

Strumms · 31-12-2019 02:11PM

Guy Person wrote: »

Let's form a positivity cult!!

Anyway, that was a bit weird so back on topic.... TA that my left knee is twice the size now than it was when I woke up this morning. That's what I get for exercising.

We can get t-shirts printed... “I’m a positive cult”... you kneed one ! Sorry I’ll just stop

dubstarr · 31-12-2019 04:11PM

Just want to wish all The Boardsies a Happy New Year and i hope you get what you wish for.

Poochie05 · 31-12-2019 04:13PM

It’s like Armageddon out there, you wouldn’t think people had been shopping just a week ago!

Mundo7976 · 31-12-2019 04:21PM

Poochie05 wrote: »

It’s like Armageddon out there, you wouldn’t think people had been shopping just a week ago!

I work in a shopping centre, its fcuking mental today, totally TA'd with some of the imbeciles that are out n about.

Princess Calla · 31-12-2019 04:33PM

Yeah the supermarket was really busy and everyone was operating at a snails pace.

My TA is I just walked into a door, can feel a bump starting in the middle of my forehead

Blitzkrieger · 31-12-2019 05:05PM

I was making a left turn on Main Street a while ago and some pedestrians walked right out in front of me. I indicated in plenty of time, and I saw them, but not one of the three of them looked up until they were in the middle of the road and I was five feet away. I suspect a granny, a granddad and a girl that was about 10. What a great example for the young girl - walk into traffic without looking. And the wave she gave me when I had stopped was less a 'thank you' and more of a dismissive 'ah **** off'.

We're too soft on pedestrians. We need to run a few over to make them all start paying attention again....

bonzodog2 · 31-12-2019 05:09PM

Blitzkrieger wrote: »

We're too soft on pedestrians. We need to run a few over to make them all start paying attention again....

D'you think that might work?

:rolleyes:

mikemac2 · 31-12-2019 05:12PM

My manager gets so upset and flustered. If the slightest thing goes astray he has his head in his hands in despair. Then his voice starts shaking with stress and it could be a tiny issue. I get that he cares and wants things perfect, so do we all

My TA anyway is when a manager does this then it affects the team and we all get nervous and stressed.

On some days I've worked with other managers who are quiet and cool and calm and no matter what happens they look decisively for the solution. Now these people I like to work with.

Alecto · 31-12-2019 06:14PM

I'm not feeling well and I'm out of painkillers, body is aching and my chest is a nightmare today. Damn not getting any when I was out yesterday. Oh well, wine will numb the pain :pac:

Dial Hard · 31-12-2019 06:39PM

Most first world problem ever but we got a new cleaner and she's rubbish. I miss our old one

bonzodog2 · 31-12-2019 06:43PM

I went to Tesco earlier with a bag of 1/2/5c coins to feed into the self-service till, bought stuff and went to the first normal till with a minimal queue. Dammit.

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