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    Random stuff that people do that annoy me

    in The Jim Smith Room

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    Dog owners, who for some inexplicable reason, assume everyone would like to fuss over their dogs!

    Just met up with big sis in her local park.  sat in our camping chairs.  Thermos cuppa each.  3 of us in total (2 of us from one household).
    First time we've seen her since early March.  Was wonderful. (She's mid 60's and lives alone). 
    All grass.  Very quiet, so very spacious, under the circumstances.  Nobody came within 20m of us (and we didn't cause anyone to divert in any way.  We saw 7 other people in 90 mins.  Dad and young son over the other side.  Bit of a kick about etc.  The other 5 were just strolling through.  3 of them were walking dogs.  Of those 3, 2 of them allowed their dogs (2 owners... 3 dogs) to approach us, and begin to sniff around etc.  Chairs/ankles/bags/shoes/thermos cups.  You name it, the dogs wanted to explore.

    Neither owner made any attempt whatsoever, to curtail their dog's approach by calling them back, and literally had to be told to do so, before they reacted in any way!  (By Muckerette... I'm too much of a coward, and just tried shooing the dogs away directly... unsuccessfully, I hasten to add)

    My sister isn't at all keen on dogs.  Muckerette is generally scared of them, or at the very least, doesn't trust them.  I can take 'em or leave 'em, and am more than comfortable around dogs... in the right setting!  But I certainly don't want 'em licking my friggin mug of coffee!

    Whether dogs could be virus carriers or whether that is unproven/old wives tale, I care not one jot. 
    Whether each particular dog is vicious or "just wants to play", I care even less!

    Keep the Bamfords away.  If they cannot be trusted, then leash the duckers!  At the very least, for the better trained and more well behaved dogs... as all three of these seemed to be, if truth be told... try calling them back yourself, before they reach us, and before we feel the need to tell you to control your dogs!

     

    I fully appreciate that most dogs like a fuss.  Who doesn't!
    I fully appreciate that some people approach others' dogs, against the owners wishes.  I know this works both ways.
    So... we won't approach your dog unless invited to do so (No thanks!), and you don't allow yours to approach us, unless we invite you to (Fat chance!).

     

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    Random stuff that people do that annoy me

    in The Jim Smith Room

    Posted

    5 hours ago, Ramslad1992 said:

    Then recording it on an app and sharing it on social media like anybody cares they went on a 4 mile bike ride.

    I'm sure there are some that are interested, even if it's only friends/family of the "sharer"?

    I'd imagine there are millions of folk out there (Hey... It's their loss!) who are not interested in what a bunch of DCFC fans had for tea, or whether we'd accept free streaming of games in lieu of attending them, due to CV19, or how much we think CM19 earns each week, and yet here we all are, sharing our thoughts, opinions, and recipes on social media!  ?

    #eachtotheirown

    Random stuff that cheers me up thread

    in The Jim Smith Room

    Posted

    Clicking on "Play" on any embedded video, be it here or elsewhere, and always taking the "Youtube" option, if available.  As soon as it's done, the list of "suggested videos" down the right hand side always seems to have at least one version or another of one particular subject, which I always click on...

    I have watched the goals/highlights/related vlogs etc of that wonderful night at Elland Rd last May, pretty much on a daily basis for the past 4 weeks or so, now!

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    #nevergetboredofit

    Random stuff that people do that annoy me

    in The Jim Smith Room

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    Chester Green, Derby...

    Probably in the region of 40,000sqm of flat grassland (Very rough calculation!)
    All "Public space", I believe.
    Just the one solitary worn out "unofficial path" cutting right through it's heart.  As straight as an arrow, running directly from the corner nearest Parker's Piece, to the junction with Caesar St/Cut Lane, over the other side of Mansfield Rd.
    An "unofficial path" that connects the pathways and cycle ways of Darley Park/Parker's Piece with the cycle/pedestrian pathways of The Racecourse.
    Used for more than a decade or two. Familiar with locals and visitors alike.
    A path so well worn, it is clearly visible on Google Maps Satellite View.
    A path so well worn, it offers a clear view of any dog muck/broken glass etc, as well as a smoother ride and/or more comfortable underfoot, against the slightly longer, but still very well kept surrounding grass.
    Oft used by pedestrians and cyclists alike, as its well worn condition will attest to.
    The vast majority of folk who cross Chester Green take this very specific and obvious path, as "unofficial" as it remains.

    I repeat, however, that it's "unofficial".  Map routes won't take you that way.  There are tarmac roads, paths and routes for both pedestrians and cyclists around the perimeter of the green.

    Google Satellite view here (Showing the aforementioned well worn "unofficial path"):
    https://www.google.com/maps/@52.9316213,-1.4712158,637m/data=!3m1!1e3!5m1!1e3

     

    My question is... and this is purely hypothetical, you understand ?... would you choose to take your Bank-Holiday-Covid-Shutdown-Socially-Distanced-Family/Friends-Picnic (4 adults, 3 kids plus a toddler in a buggy, from memory) within 8 inches* of this "unofficial pathway", or would you maybe expect the occasional cyclist/pedestrian to take that route, and therefore maybe consider sitting a little further away? 
    Indeed, should such "traffic" appear, would you consider questioning their route, or would you perhaps consider moving away from it... for your own safety, if for no other reason?
    Or would you consider any pedestrians/cyclists who continue to use this well worn but "unofficial path" rude/ignorant/selfish/other?

    Remember, it's a very pleasant sunny Bank Holiday.  Darley Park/Darley Fields and Parker's Piece are popular and relatively busy, as would be expected, on such a day, in such times. 
    Chester Green itself has maybe 20 people at most, scattered about, within it's 40,000 or so square meters.  So plenty of room to spread out, one might say! 
     

     

    *8 inches would be the approx. distance between cycle handle bars and the handles of the toddler's buggy, should the cyclist remain on the well worn "unofficial path".  The nearest adult would be sat well over 2ft away from the path!  Yes... 2ft, not 2m!

     

     

     

     

    Rate the last film you saw partie deux

    in The Jim Smith Room

    Posted

    White House Down:
    A very poor man's version of the first couple of Die Hard's.  Yes, the hero ends up in a vest, he climbs a lift shaft, and single-handedly wipes out more baddies than The A Team did in a whole series, but there's no snow, no santa at the end, and his estranged wife isn't as fit John McClane's.
    6.3/10  

     

    Marathon Man:
    The Hoffman.  Listed as a classic.
    The first hour is very bitty-bobby.  Lots of jigsaw corners being built, but still lots to connect up.  Anyway, they were brothers as it turned out.  I'd appreciate any help re why his dad committed suicide though?  I either missed that, or they forgot to tell us before the film ended?
    6.9/10

    Random stuff that people do that annoy me

    in The Jim Smith Room

    Posted · Edited by Mucker1884

    19 minutes ago, JoetheRam said:

    Owning a black car.

    When I look at certain cars, their body shape, their stance at the kerbside, the way they react, you just feel, hold on a minute, this car needs pulling down a peg or two.
    So I’d probably say that about all the newer black cars.  You know, it’s about, when you are struggling to get to a car wash, and your car is susceptible to heavy layers of dust in this dry and breezy weather, and is suffering a sticky patch, it’s about going back to basics, being grey... or even blue.  Working hard to stay that bit cleaner.

    Random stuff that people do that annoy me

    in The Jim Smith Room

    Posted

    People/Businesses who, in the midst of a silent but deadly pandemic, with people dropping like flies, send an email where both the subject line and opening line of the message states... in bold capital... "TIME IS RUNNING OUT...!

     

    Imagine my relief, when it turned out to be Currys, spamming me about some special deals that are about to end!  ?

    The Lockdown “Bizarre Purchases” thread

    in The Jim Smith Room

    Posted

    Hair Trimmers... Haven't had a home trim since the kids were mid teens, so about 20 years.

    1 x crate (6 x 600ml bottles) of Teisseire (That's the brand) Sirop de mente... well, it don't look like we're gonna get back to France any time soon, and I was about to run out from the 4 bottles I brought back in September!)

    3 x of those neck tube/snood things... they'll be my new washable/re-usable face masks, when they arrive (ordered yesterday).

    Real veg... needs cutting/chopping and stuff, but hey, there's not much else to do!

    Real meat/poultry... who knew dead animals didn't come ready cut, prepared and seasoned, in a foil tray with warming instruction!

    Loads of yogurt and fruit... but sadly no sausage or bacon... B1tch!

    2 x sheets (1400 x 630mm?) 9mm plyboard... Bury those kitchen pipes, mofo!

    New replacement cordless drill/driver... Previous charger died on me... left a screw sticking out for a whole 2 days... could have been a nasty accident, but we both survived, thankfully.  We'll probably laugh about it one day.  What a story for the great grandkids though, eh!  "Surrounded by a deadly virus, and then to cap it all, we could have got a nasty nick from that screw that was left sticking out for a whole two days..." type thing!

    Watchable telly

    in The Jim Smith Room

    Posted

    On 26/04/2020 at 14:13, Mostyn6 said:

    Season 3 of UNFORGOTTEN is on Netflix. Loved first two seasons. The premise of the show is a dept of the police investigating when remains turn up somewhere. They have to identify the remains and the circumstances. Really well made and with good storylines. Its British. 

     

    9 hours ago, i-Ram said:

    Just to add to Mostyn’s recommendation Series 3 (6 episodes) was just as good 1 & 2.  Each series is a different cold case, but by the same police team, and I would suggest there is not too much to be lost in terms of character development if you can only find Series 3 at this stage.

     

    I watch very little telly, as there is very little to hold my attention...

    She watched series 1, with me occasionally glancing up from my laptop.  I ended up watching the last couple of episodes.
    We watched series 2 in two sessions, a couple of weeks ago.

    We started watching series 3 about 8pm last night.  With loo and kettle breaks, we didn't get to bed until just gone 1am, but hey, at least that's series 3 ticked off the list!

    It holds my attention, so a ? from me.

     

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