Trivial things that annoy you Part 43

Graces7 · 26-11-2014 03:53PM

Barely There wrote: »

I'm presuming your 'supervision' consist of physically tethering your children to either yourself or some fixed immovable object of some type?

How else do your ensure they don't suddenly dart out into the road?

Teach them and be with them preferably between them and danger. Simple.

Graces7 · 26-11-2014 03:55PM

Barely There wrote: »

I'm glad I don't live where you live.

Love getting home to my estate full of children happily plaing with their friends alongside the road - even (shock-horror!) kicking football in the road.

I'm sure you're happy living somewhere that kids are locked up behind gates at all times, but it wouldn't be for me and it wouldn't be somewhere I'd want to raise kids.

As I live in the middle of a field! No kids anywhere within miles... And of course you exaggerate and distort as is your way and lose all credibility. Not at all times and surely you can find a safe place for them to play

Barely There · 26-11-2014 04:01PM

Graces7 wrote: »

Amen to this.. there is a place for running around and a place to be respectful of others. I stop any kids who race in supermarkets. Or at craft fairs etc.

How do you stop them?

Do you give chase and physically retrain them?

Graces7 · 26-11-2014 04:04PM

Barely There wrote: »

How do you stop them?

Do you give chase and physically retrain them?

I just say NO! Or "Please be careful.." Used to be a teacher... they are open to appeal and reason..

danrua01 · 26-11-2014 04:04PM

people who do diy between 10pm and midnight

Vel · 26-11-2014 04:07PM

Graces7 wrote: »

My family do this in Nepal BUT the goats are bred locally and they new owners are monitored for several months to teach them to make cheese etc which they can then sell. That works fine.. BUT if a family really is that desperate at least they would be fed a few times.. We cannot imagine the utter deprivation some families endure.. like Ireland in famine times. To watch a child starve...

It is a wonderful thing to do and in my family and friends we dont do gifts as we all have all we need. Giving is great.... far better than getting...

I'm not saying conditions are great for farm animals here in Ireland and I may be generalising but in developing countries these animals are really and truely nothing but a commodity and the conditions many are being sent to leave a huge amount to be desired. And that is not a criticism of the people in these countries. I get why it is the way it is.

So it is good to hear that some of the people being educated about how to care properly for the animal. I had heard that myself. I believe it is put to them in such a way as if they take care of the animal they can make use of it for longer and it will be more beneficial for them, as opposed to teaching them about animal welfare though but that is fine because at least the animal gets to live a slightly nicer life.

I have major issues with Bothar and I don't think this is sustainable development and I feel it is a huge waste of the donations that people make. By all means go in and use the money to enable people to be in a position to breed their own animals etc. but to ship them over doesn't sit well with me. I guess the other way wouldn't be as much as a money spinner as I think people quite like the idea of personally paying to ship a goat over, for some odd reason! So its a good marketing tool but is it the best example of how this could work? No, I don't believe so.

And also they held fundraising at a greyhound racing meet a few years ago at Christmas so I'm even less of a fan as a result!!!;)

Barely There · 26-11-2014 04:10PM

Graces7 wrote: »

I just say NO! Or "Please be careful.." Used to be a teacher... they are open to appeal and reason..

I personally prefer a combination of bribery and fear in dealings with small children.

OldNotWIse · 26-11-2014 04:11PM

Barely There wrote: »

I personally prefer a combination of bribery and fear in dealings with small children.

Do you see that big man over there? He's going to get you!

Vel · 26-11-2014 04:14PM

Barely There wrote: »

I'm presuming your 'supervision' consist of physically tethering your children to either yourself or some fixed immovable object of some type?

How else do your ensure they don't suddenly dart out into the road?

I see you have ignored my other questions!

I make myself as fully aware of mine and their surroundings when we are near roads. I have taught them not to run on the road and regularly keep talking to them about it. They certainly aren't tethered to me. I agree that kids need to play out but under conditions until they are old enough not to need it.

But would I ever fully trust them right now at the age they are at - no? So until such time as I do trust them, I supervise them and take responsibilty and expect nothing of others because when it comes to keeping my kids alive I'd prefer not to put that trust in strangers.

I'm tired now - goodbye!!!:D

CinammonGirl · 26-11-2014 04:15PM

probably been done to death but anyway: colleagues not doing their fair share of keeping kitchen clean. Work in a shared office and always the same people emptying dishwasher, emptying bins etc. Full dishwasher there to be emptied and dirty dishes in sink and not going to do anything GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

eisenberg1 · 26-11-2014 04:15PM

LynnGrace wrote: »

Thread being derailed...

By happy porridge eaters
Off to the happy thread with you!

If you are feeling really decadent.......soak some raisens in a spoonful of whiskey overnight, and add to the porridge, with cinnamon and honey, and add a little cream.

Now back to moaning....:D

jimgoose · 26-11-2014 04:16PM

eisenberg1 wrote: »

If you are feeling really decadent.......soak some raisens in a spoonful of whiskey overnight, and add to the porridge, with cinnamon and honey, and add a little cream.

Now back to moaning....:D

Oi, Oi!! Who died and made you Keith hoorin' Floyd??

Vel · 26-11-2014 04:17PM

OldNotWIse wrote: »

I don't hate kids but one thing that does TA me (mostly because I know I am being unreasonable because the kid is so young and the parents can't control it anyway) but you know when toddlers do that spontaneous, high-pitched shriek for no reason? Mother of all that's holy that unnerves me (and bores a hole in my eardrum) :P

My little one is doing this at the moment, more at home than out, but she has done it a few times when we are in public and it is mortifying!!:o

Graces7 · 26-11-2014 04:17PM

Vel wrote: »

I'm not saying conditions are great for farm animals here in Ireland and I may be generalising but in developing countries these animals are really and truely nothing but a commodity and the conditions many are being sent to leave a huge amount to be desired. And that is not a criticism of the people in these countries. I get why it is the way it is.

So it is good to hear that some of the people being educated about how to care properly for the animal. I had heard that myself. I believe it is put to them in such a way as if they take care of the animal they can make use of it for longer and it will be more beneficial for them, as opposed to teaching them about animal welfare though but that is fine because at least the animal gets to live a slightly nicer life.

I have major issues with Bothar and I don't think this is sustainable development and I feel it is a huge waste of the donations that people make. By all means go in and use the money to enable people to be in a position to breed their own animals etc. but to ship them over doesn't sit well with me. I guess the other way wouldn't be as much as a money spinner as I think people quite like the idea of personally paying to ship a goat over, for some odd reason! So its a good marketing tool but is it the best example of how this could work? No, I don't believe so.

And also they held fundraising at a greyhound racing meet a few years ago at Christmas so I'm even less of a fan as a result!!!;)

We totally agree with you especially re Bothar. If you google it I think you will see like concerns..and the cost of shipping is horrific and acclimatiing the animal to local conditions is similarly is hazardous and costly

I think too that it is a case where folk like to think of "their goat etc. making it more personal? Like sponsoring children.. and open to the same abuse as shoeboxes

Need to let go and be totally giving.

Sure there will always given human nature be those that go wrong.. but the way we do it make that risk less and the families stand a chance of a better standard of life and nutrition at a far less cost than hipping foreign critters. I think our cost are around E30 a goat including the teaching etc

Tasden · 26-11-2014 04:17PM

OldNotWIse wrote: »

Do you see that big man over there? He's going to get you!

So i know this was said as a joke but this is actually related to a trivial annoyance of mine, sorry ONW

Parents who use "the man" as a discipline tool. When they say stuff like "stop that or the man will give out to you"- how about you actually give out to your child instead of threatening them with some ominous man they don't know!

eisenberg1 · 26-11-2014 04:19PM

danrua01 wrote: »

people who do diy between 10pm and midnight

Do you mean single people;)

Graces7 · 26-11-2014 04:19PM

Barely There wrote: »

I personally prefer a combination of bribery and fear in dealings with small children.

Ah but I am old and visibly disabled! I shame them....

Vel · 26-11-2014 04:19PM

Barely There wrote: »

I'm glad I don't live where you live.

Love getting home to my estate full of children happily playing with their friends alongside the road - even (shock-horror!) kicking football in the road.

I hope you are coming home on foot or have abandoned your car at the entrance

:D

Graces7 · 26-11-2014 04:22PM

Tasden wrote: »

So i know this was said as a joke but this is actually related to a trivial annoyance of mine, sorry ONW

Parents who use "the man" as a discipline tool. When they say stuff like "stop that or the man will give out to you"- how about you actually give out to your child instead of threatening them with some ominous man they don't know!

I was stuck waiting in the vodafone shop once and so was a young mother with 2 very lively young boys... when she got desperate she said, " Look! The Garda is coming!" worked scarily and she said, to me, " Well they have to be scared of SOMETHING!"

jimgoose · 26-11-2014 04:23PM

Graces7 wrote: »

I was stuck waiting in the vodafone shop once and so was a young mother with 2 very lively young boys... when she got desperate she said, " Look! The Garda is coming!" worked scarily and she said, to me, " Well they have to be scared of SOMETHING!"

Probably just replied "They ain't got naffin' on me innit, fackin' filf!!" :pac:

eisenberg1 · 26-11-2014 04:23PM

jimgoose wrote: »

Oi, Oi!! Who died and made you Keith hoorin' Floyd??

Keith was my hero....

"Hang on while I get a top up, oh just throw in the pan for a bit, have another glass of wine, some salt, pepper, another glass of wine....hic hic...":D

OldNotWIse · 26-11-2014 04:24PM

eisenberg1 wrote: »

If you are feeling really decadent.......soak some raisens in a spoonful of whiskey overnight, and add to the porridge, with cinnamon and honey, and add a little cream.

Now back to moaning....:D

Is there such a thing as a food climax? :eek: :pac:

jimgoose · 26-11-2014 04:24PM

eisenberg1 wrote: »

Keith was my hero....

"Hang on while I get a top up, oh just throw in the pan for a bit, have another glass of wine, some salt, pepper, another glass of wine....hic hic...":D

He's a mighty man. :cool:

OldNotWIse · 26-11-2014 04:26PM

Tasden wrote: »

So i know this was said as a joke but this is actually related to a trivial annoyance of mine, sorry ONW

Parents who use "the man" as a discipline tool. When they say stuff like "stop that or the man will give out to you"- how about you actually give out to your child instead of threatening them with some ominous man they don't know!

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1 · 26-11-2014 04:28PM

People who don't seem to realise this is a thread on Trivial things that can annoy us from time to time and post sensible soothing goodie goodie replies. We're narked by something. We just want to vent; not discuss all the possible scenarios leading to the annoyance. Nor do we want to hear your postitive counter-experience. Just let the people get it off their chests for goodness sake!

Tasden · 26-11-2014 04:31PM

OldNotWIse wrote: »

Its almost forgivable when its "wait til i tell your father", not much better though, but that video sums up "the man" thing perfectly!

How Soon Is Now · 26-11-2014 04:35PM

Where i live there are units with black and green bins in them i think there's seven altogether in whole area.

Anyway every time i go down to get rid of my bins some lazy **** has either left bags outside the door of the unit or right in front of one of the wheelie bins!!

Is it so hard to just put the bag in the bin? Nah just leave them outside the door so cats and other things can rip them open instead!

LynnGrace · 26-11-2014 04:39PM

eisenberg1 wrote: »

If you are feeling really decadent.......soak some raisens in a spoonful of whiskey overnight, and add to the porridge, with cinnamon and honey, and add a little cream.

Now back to moaning....:D

That sounds lovely. Am off out now to buy the whiskey...half joking, I think

Barely There · 26-11-2014 04:40PM

Tasden wrote: »

So i know this was said as a joke but this is actually related to a trivial annoyance of mine, sorry ONW

Parents who use "the man" as a discipline tool. When they say stuff like "stop that or the man will give out to you"- how about you actually give out to your child instead of threatening them with some ominous man they don't know!

I know a couple like that. They have an unruly 4 year old who runs riot around the house when they visit.

Last time they were around the kid was slamming the kitchen door repeatedly and the parents started saying "Tommy stop, Barely doesn't like you doing that"

WTF! Nobody likes him doing that, it's earsplittingly loud and fcuking annoying as hell and it's damaging our door to boot.
Tommy, we all don't like you doing that, it's not just me.

I'm sick of being the bogeyman for this kid's parents to try to frighten him into behaving like normal for a few minutes!

Barely There · 26-11-2014 04:48PM

Graces7 wrote: »

I was stuck waiting in the vodafone shop once and so was a young mother with 2 very lively young boys... when she got desperate she said, " Look! The Garda is coming!" worked scarily and she said, to me, " Well they have to be scared of SOMETHING!"

I had a similar experience in a Garda station when I was renewing a passport.
I was getting the form witnessed when this Dad walks in with 2 small children and announces to them "Do you see that man there", pointing at the Guard, "He's going to lock you up in jail if you don't leave your seatbelts on, isn't that right?"

The Guard looked at bit confused and eventually replied "Yes, that's right".

The guy just turned around and walked off with the kids.

Trivial things that annoy you Part 43

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