Author Topic: The moaning old git thread (Read 387885 times)

Fatbelly · « **Reply #160 on:** July 10, 2012, 16:03:13 »

A Bad Samaritan - perhaps you could sing them a song?

Fat Rat · « **Reply #161 on:** July 14, 2012, 19:12:29 »

This is a grumpy old gits nightmare

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TRIUMPH-BRIGH ... 3a76038d01

'Make sure your seen!' :angry-screaming:

PHIL FAT · « **Reply #162 on:** July 14, 2012, 23:22:49 »

I think they are compulsary for triumph riders

mr_diver · « **Reply #163 on:** July 14, 2012, 23:39:56 »

I tried to buy one but they wanted the VIN number- then they told me "pi** of Suzuki owner"

funny, loads of blokes in the bike shops today- loads coming from cars with the mrs- all decked out in 'dress' biker gear and t shirts saying Thumpet.. erm Triumph. but no bikes in sight. Must be like BMW owners and the CB & EM, BMW Suits from LWR / LWD. Scent marking thing maybe?

when was the last time I wore my Suzuki DayGlo suit with tassels and a whistle- oh yeah that's right I'm not a

rant over.

Fatbelly · « **Reply #164 on:** July 15, 2012, 00:05:37 »

40 quid? for a hi-viz vest

ilkleyal · « **Reply #165 on:** July 15, 2012, 01:31:28 »

This is a great thread, first time I have read it tonight

My first input follows; I suspect it won't be my last.

Two shockingly bad parents in the restaurant last night, actually allowed and appeared to approve of their idiot child playing some crackpot game about catapulting birds around the screen of an ipad whilst they ordered for themselves and the aforementioned numb-skull who's only input to the family gathering was to issue the grunting sound "ughh" at them in response to every question.

One can only hope that
1 He hated whatever his mindless parents ordered for him
2, They made him eat it. (I doubt that)

Al

mr_diver · « **Reply #166 on:** July 15, 2012, 09:18:16 »

what's with all the racing stripes on cars now.
saw a fiesta (over all white painted) that looked like someone dipper the rear bike wheel in red'ish pink paint and rode over the thing missing the centre mark and going move than half way over to the other side and not quite making it semetrical on the rear either.

but to top it off the way the grill had been shaped and painted made it look like someone had a go at it with lipstick!

I remember growing up in the Donkey end of no where, if you had a sh## car you accepted it and had a sh## car.
now you buy a banger, and make it worse, with big exhaust, plastic paneling that doesn't quite fit and isn't quite the same colour. then if your really thick, paint (chalk board paint mind you) the front section of your bonnet so stones don't scratch the... well mrs smarty pants what happens when they havent scratched the paint and you want to get the Black off? oh yeah you have to sand and repaint it anyway!

If there's going to be a law that says we can't modify our bike there should be a law saying you not allowed to make a sh## car, sh##er!

snowy · « **Reply #167 on:** July 15, 2012, 09:27:03 »

Hi

Figure this out.

Brittany Ferries Plymouth to Santander return to Portsmouth, 2 motorbikes, 2 people, 1 cabin about £800.
Same journey but in a Volkswagen T5 Transporter Kombi Van SWB.................. about £800

Now I reckon you can get can get at least 4 motorcycles in the space of my van

Is the van cheap or the motorcycles expensive, I suspect the latter!

Strombone · « **Reply #168 on:** July 15, 2012, 09:49:21 »

What happened to lorries? Why are they trucks now?
Why are we so keen to abandon British English in favour of American/International English?
Wouldn't happen in France, I can tell you. Vive la difference!

Andy M · « **Reply #169 on:** July 15, 2012, 10:14:52 »

Quote from: "snowy"

Hi

Figure this out.

......

Bored occupants of VW T5's, with nothing to do for hours, who can't remember the price of a crate of Lambrini in Tesco's will decide it must be a bargain 'cos it's "Duty free" and buy a couple. 4 blokes on bikes won't buy the Lambrini, they can't carry it.

The boat going is a fixed cost, it has to clear the birth. Crates of Lambrini can be sold on top so long as you lock the right customers in your shops.

P&O are on top of this though, you can have your "duty free" delivered to your house when you get back!

You will notice the longer crossings have less of this in their business plan, bikers buy beer and cooked breakfasts.

Andy

Fatbelly · « **Reply #170 on:** July 15, 2012, 10:41:15 »

Wouldn't happen in France? You wrote this on "Le PC" at "Le Weekend". The French hate it just like us - and do it anyway, just like us.

Strombone · « **Reply #171 on:** July 15, 2012, 10:56:16 »

Quote from: "Fatbelly"

Wouldn't happen in France? You wrote this on "Le PC" at "Le Weekend". The French hate it just like us - and do it anyway, just like us.

Yes, I agree that there is a bit of this in France, but I don't think that it is nearly as prevalent as it is here. And the French try to maintain some admirable ways of life. Lunch is sacrosanct, avoid shopping on Sundays etc. My ex gf was French and I experienced the French view of things from their perspective. I must say that I liked it. It is also sunnier and warmer and the roads are in better condition

Fatbelly · « **Reply #172 on:** July 15, 2012, 15:48:16 »

I agree the French do try hard to keep their language and culture intact, and quite right, too. They are also very protective of their cuisine.

I have also noticed more branches of MacDonald's in France than any other country I have ever visited.

PS ever noticed how many words we use in English that derive from French?

Andy M · « **Reply #173 on:** July 15, 2012, 16:33:02 »

Quote from: "Fatbelly"

.....

PS ever noticed how many words we use in English that derive from French?

And Indian and Persian with a bit of German and ......

One of the huge advantages of English is that if we don't have a word for something new we can just borrow one, allocate one we don't use elsewhere anymore or invent a new one. Try ordering a sandwich without just describing it in any other language. Swamping Americanisms are annoying because we already have a perfectly good word, not because our language is a flexible as it is.

BTW I live with European English on a day to day basis. A Frenchman and a German who share English as a common language or obeying corporate rules speak English, but it's a Handy they use to call the office they don't ring on their mobiles.

Andy

shedchief · « **Reply #174 on:** July 15, 2012, 17:29:41 »

Quote from: "Andy M"

Swamping Americanisms are annoying...

... but oh so understandable. We're inundated with round-the-clock Transatlantic entertainment on our TVs to such an extent that it's hard to avoid. It wouldn't be so bad I suppose if only they could tell stories without being obsessed with firearms, anarchy and murder. And please, less of the OTT special effects please! We would much prefer an involving storyline.

Yes, US 'entertainment' storylines are formulaic, their dialogue is unimaginative, and the scripted language has been butchered.

Just what part of this is meant to be entertainment?

Hurrumph! :evil:

(This is not a pot at our American cousins, just at the cr*p we're spoonfed day in, day out.... Arrrggghhhhh! :?)

Fatbelly · « **Reply #175 on:** July 15, 2012, 20:28:27 »

I have to admit, I watch very little American television. It just doesn't seem to grab my attention. Of course there is the odd exception.

karleahdc · « **Reply #176 on:** July 16, 2012, 13:45:21 »

Quote from: "Glider65"

being cold called by a helpful Indian chap...

I had one of those this weekend...

Caller: Hello, I’m calling from your ISP
Me: Hello
Caller: Have you noticed your computer is running slow?
Me: No
Caller: Well it is, I can see it is.
Me: Ah, OK
Caller: Is your computer on?
Me: No. (Actually, it was.)
Caller: Can you turn it on for me please? (He was lying wasn’t he?)
Me: Hold on, I’ll ask the cat.
Caller: Sorry? The cat?
Me: Yes, he’s on the table next to the computer, he’s closer than me.
Caller: Errrrr… OK
Long paws (sorry, couldn’t resist that)
Caller: Is your computer on yet?
Me: The cat is confused
Caller: The cat is confused?
Me: Yes, he says the computer was on all along but you said you could see it.
Caller: I can if you can just open something for me.
Me: I can’t reach, I’ll ask the cat again.
Caller: Sorry?
Me: I’ll ask the cat again.
Caller: Ask the cat what?
Me: To open something on the computer
Caller: He can do that?
Me: Of course not.
Caller: You need to take this seriously, if you don’t update your settings I will be forced to block your ISP
(It had to come some time didn’t it?)
Me: Ah, right-ho. Can you just confirm the address on my ISP account please?
Silence

Three minutes and fifty-eight seconds – I checked the phone timing; 3:58 of my life that was more fun than just telling him to *u*k o*f; 3:58 of his life wasted talking to an idiot with a cat, 3:58 when he couldn’t try to scam someone else

MartinW · « **Reply #177 on:** July 16, 2012, 13:54:08 »

I had a slightly shorter call this morning ...

Caller: Hello, can I speak to Mr Martin
Me: No
Click .....

Chris Graves · « **Reply #178 on:** July 16, 2012, 14:29:21 »

All the French words are mainly a legacy from when William the Bastard whipped our Saxon arses in 1066.

Fatbelly · « **Reply #179 on:** July 16, 2012, 16:52:50 »

Ahem!....When our closest ally William The Bastard whipped your arses in 1066.