Trivial things that annoy you Part 27

Aglomerado · 08-01-2015 12:39PM

OldNotWIse wrote: »

In fairness, I was talking about the boots and bags from a functional point of view. As I said, my boots are at home caked in mud. Very much function over form. I could go to Dunnes and buy a pair for twenty but I have done that many times in the past and it's a false economy because they simply do not last. I am not a label whore, I simply recognise when something suits my needs and is actually cheaper in the long run.

Ah, I know! I've got some Timberland and North Face stuff too, but that is good hiking gear - Small logos! - and is splattered in mud most of the time!!!

Graces7 · 08-01-2015 12:40PM

Aglomerado wrote: »

They do, all right. Probably from damp wardrobe clearouts.

I used to get great stuff out of them when I was in college, sometimes unworn, with labels still attached, but since the recession everyone's going into them. These days, if you're prepared to rummage, you can get good stuff, but I don't have the patience any more!

I am planning an out-day on Saturday and factoring in as many charity shops as I can.. three so far! I have a good relationship with one small V de P; I take them books and any oddments that come my way and they save old towels and blankets not good enough to sell for the dogs. All part of a grand day out for me but I am easily pleased

OldNotWIse · 08-01-2015 12:41PM

jimgoose wrote: »

'Cept most of those shops smell funny. :pac:

I'm reminded of another TA: the way that shop on College Green sprays out geansai loads of lynx africa and practically smothers the poor f.uckers on Dame street waiting for their buses. What is it called? Abercrombie and crotch or something. Morons.

Graces7 · 08-01-2015 12:42PM

OldNotWIse wrote: »

In fairness, I was talking about the boots and bags from a functional point of view. As I said, my boots are at home caked in mud. Very much function over form. I could go to Dunnes and buy a pair for twenty but I have done that many times in the past and it's a false economy because they simply do not last. I am not a label whore, I simply recognise when something suits my needs and is actually cheaper in the long run.

Absolutely re cheap boots. Wellies are grand! Dunnes etc would be a sheer waste of money.

Graces7 · 08-01-2015 12:44PM

OldNotWIse wrote: »

I'm reminded of another TA: the way that shop on College Green sprays out geansai loads of lynx africa and practically smothers the poor f.uckers on Dame street waiting for their buses. What is it called? Abercrombie and crotch or something. Morons.

yukk....I was in the Golf club ay Waterford when I needed free wifi a while ago and their air conditioning emits some stinky stuff.. made me wheeze and took days to get my clothes clean from it..

qo2cj1dsne8y4k · 08-01-2015 12:46PM

I spin my clothes in Lenor and use those lenor unstoppables in the wash too. Now I'm TA that people think I stink

jimgoose · 08-01-2015 12:47PM

Graces7 wrote: »

yukk....I was in the Golf club ay Waterford when I needed free wifi a while ago and their air conditioning emits some stinky stuff.. made me wheeze and took days to get my clothes clean from it..

Anyone who puts anything into a HVAC besides fresh air deserves to be murdered slowly and painfully, twice. Talk about missing the sodding point!! :mad:

Hugo Stiglitz · 08-01-2015 12:47PM

LexieOnRale wrote: »

I spin my clothes in Lenor and use those lenor unstoppables in the wash too. Now I'm TA that people think I stink

Lenor smells nice though! It's not overbearing at all. So you're NOT an TA!

MsBubbles · 08-01-2015 12:48PM

OldNotWise Sweet jebus I had the misfortune a couple of years ago to go into Hollister or Abercomie (all the same to me) to buy the teenage nephew a present.
It was so dark I needed a torch to see anything and after a 30 minute wait in the queue my eyes were streaming from godawful stench of their cheapass perfume.

jimgoose · 08-01-2015 12:49PM

MsBubbles wrote: »

OldNotWise Sweet jebus I had the misfortune a couple of years ago to go into Hollister or Abercomie (all the same to me) to buy the teenage nephew a present.
It was so dark I needed a torch to see anything and after a 30 minute wait in the queue my eyes were streaming from godawful stench of their cheapass perfume.

Are they spraying it into the aircon? I'd sue the fcukers! :mad:

One eyed Jack · 08-01-2015 12:50PM

OldNotWIse wrote: »

I'm reminded of another TA: the way that shop on College Green sprays out geansai loads of lynx africa and practically smothers the poor f.uckers on Dame street waiting for their buses. What is it called? Abercrombie and crotch or something. Morons.

*makes mental note to buy new deodorant while I'm at it*

Frigga_92 · 08-01-2015 12:50PM

OldNotWIse wrote: »

In fairness, I was talking about the boots and bags from a functional point of view. As I said, my boots are at home caked in mud. Very much function over form. I could go to Dunnes and buy a pair for twenty but I have done that many times in the past and it's a false economy because they simply do not last. I am not a label whore, I simply recognise when something suits my needs and is actually cheaper in the long run.

Same here. I have 2 pairs of Hunter wellies and they were worth every penny. I had to buy a second pair because the first pair were bought pre-leg break and the left one can't accommodate my swollen leg now. They are really comfortable, really hard wearing, waterproof and very supportive.

When I see poser types out wearing Hunter wellies with jeans on a shopping trip I always have a giggle, mine are at home caked in ****. Definitely not a fashion statement.

jimgoose · 08-01-2015 12:53PM

26sdrawkcab wrote: »

...When I see poser types out wearing Hunter wellies with jeans on a shopping trip I always have a giggle, mine are at home caked in ****. Definitely not a fashion statement.

Those Ugg boots are still the giddy limit for me. I still ask the odd chungwan where her team of huskies and sled made out of a walrus rib-cage are. Mush!! :pac:

MsBubbles · 08-01-2015 12:54PM

Jimgoose I have no idea I couldn't get out of the place quick enough.
I love my Uggs

My feet are always cold in the winter and they keep my feet cosy

Graces7 · 08-01-2015 12:55PM

LexieOnRale wrote: »

I spin my clothes in Lenor and use those lenor unstoppables in the wash too. Now I'm TA that people think I stink

Well to me you would! Sorry....MCS here... I avoid any crowded places because of perfumes and conditioners. Many folk would not notice if they use conditioner etc. All I use here is fragrance free non bio powder and simple plain soap so I notice the difference.

Woshy · 08-01-2015 12:57PM

MsBubbles wrote: »

Jimgoose I have no idea I couldn't get out of the place quick enough.
I love my Uggs My feet are always cold in the winter and they keep my feet cosy

I love my uggs too. I bought a pair of Sorel boots for myself for Christmas so I could avoid wearing my uggs outside and they are fab. My feet are toasty warm and they're so supportive and comfy

Edit: and I have hunter wellies and they were worth every penny too!

Graces7 · 08-01-2015 12:58PM

jimgoose wrote: »

Anyone who puts anything into a HVAC besides fresh air deserves to be murdered slowly and painfully, twice. Talk about missing the sodding point!! :mad:

Probably to hide the stench of good honest sweat when they came in from golf.... oh sorry...." Horses sweat, men perspire and ladies glow.." Must go and light the range as almost noon....

bjork · 08-01-2015 12:58PM

Sitting on the couch having breakfast this morning. What ever move I made, the corner of the cushion beside me jabbed me straight in the eye. My eye has been blood shot all morning like a Cyclops. It happened hours ago, now I know it's concern but could you please stop asking what happened, give me an upturned plug instead anyday!!

OldNotWIse · 08-01-2015 12:59PM

jimgoose wrote: »

Are they spraying it into the aircon? I'd sue the fcukers! :mad:

If you walk past the store you can smell it outside. I think I might develope an allergic reaction, and get very stressed and then maybe have some PTSD too...hmmmm look at that ch-ching! :P

jimgoose · 08-01-2015 01:02PM

OldNotWIse wrote: »

If you walk past the store you can smell it outside. I think I might develope an allergic reaction, and get very stressed and then maybe have some PTSD too...hmmmm look at that ch-ching! :P

And good enough for them!

OldNotWIse · 08-01-2015 01:03PM

26sdrawkcab wrote: »

Same here. I have 2 pairs of Hunter wellies and they were worth every penny. I had to buy a second pair because the first pair were bought pre-leg break and the left one can't accommodate my swollen leg now. They are really comfortable, really hard wearing, waterproof and very supportive.

When I see poser types out wearing Hunter wellies with jeans on a shopping trip I always have a giggle, mine are at home caked in ****. Definitely not a fashion statement.

Idiots :rolleyes: The only time I wear mine to the shops is if I am out with the dogs and I decide to drive down the shops on the way and too lazy to change. Usually get some odd looks too. Weird mountain girl coming in with mucky boots boy!

Friend of mine bought a pair in a shop on O'Connell Street (where they are, of course, more expensive) and she got ones with a "nice soft satiny leg" - why?) She gets excited when it rains now because she has an excuse to wear them to work

I do remember wearing them to exams before. I'd no time for shoe shopping before and as I was walking to the exam hall I wasn't going to wear heels. Got a few strange looks but you know, they were comfy and warm! (and they got me a pass with flying colours!)

jimgoose · 08-01-2015 01:06PM

OldNotWIse wrote: »

...Weird mountain girl coming in with mucky boots boy!...

Heh. I was doing a bit of heavy-ish yard work on New Year's Eve morning and decided to nip out and get my hair cut. The only place open was a salon run by a bloke who does the odd bit of barbering. So there I was, muddy engineer's boots, old britches reeking of diesel and earth, ripped scruffy jumper and about three days stubble, in the middle of all these Dorises waiting for their whatever-it-is-they-have-in-those-places. That was fun - I think most of them thought I was the Yeti! :pac:

MsBubbles · 08-01-2015 01:08PM

Jimgoose I'm surprised you didn't get chatted up by the posh ones looking for a real man ;D

jimgoose · 08-01-2015 01:09PM

MsBubbles wrote: »

Jimgoose I'm surprised you didn't get chatted up by the posh ones looking for a real man ;D

Only truly posh people don't give a fiddler's about goin' ta town looking like a Kodiak bear. I scrub up reasonably well when appropriate!

MsBubbles · 08-01-2015 01:10PM

When you said Dorises I pictured the man mad wan from Birds of a feather

OldNotWIse · 08-01-2015 01:11PM

When the f.uck will I get confirmation of my good news? It's just damn well taking the good out of it now!

Aglomerado · 08-01-2015 01:16PM

MsBubbles wrote: »

When you said Dorises I pictured the man mad wan from Birds of a feather

I used to have a manager with that name. Wagon, she was. Looked like a toothpick with oversized glasses.

jimgoose · 08-01-2015 01:18PM

MsBubbles wrote: »

When you said Dorises I pictured the man mad wan from Birds of a feather

Mmm. Mostly late-middle-age wans burning oil. You could see it was costing a few bob to keep them on the road! :pac:

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1 · 08-01-2015 01:19PM

Aglomerado wrote: »

Nothing wrong with that! You can pick up some great quality stuff in there for next to nothing, often good as new.

Absolutely, and most buying are neither old nor on social welfare. Its just normal shopping nowadays. A bargain is a bargain to anybody.

eisenberg1 · 08-01-2015 01:34PM

On the wellie front, Hunter wellies are excellent, try Shuperb UK, you may be surprised at the prices. A good tip for cold feet in wellies is buy them a size larger than normal and use a template to cut a piece of carper to insert in the "foot".

The 20 quid jobs from Pennies etc are ****e and wont last the winter. The likes of Hunter will last years, and will be comfortable.

Trivial things that annoy you Part 27

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