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Old 25-12-2016, 21:57
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It's also Hanukkah this year
Well, then say Happy Hanukkah.
The friend who wrote it lives in the middle of nowhere, where there's mainly sheep.
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Old 25-12-2016, 23:54
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manly sheep ?
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Old 26-12-2016, 02:20
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Feeling wide awake at 2 when I'm being dragged out at arsecrack of dawn o'clock, to go shopping
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Old 26-12-2016, 02:47
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Liars.

People who betray you.

People who pretend to be friends but are just waiting to stick the knife in your throat.
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Old 26-12-2016, 04:35
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Liars.

People who betray you.

People who pretend to be friends but are just waiting to stick the knife in your throat.
Methinks you should avoid playing Braains.io cos that place is full of 'm
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Old 26-12-2016, 09:38
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Even when I'm employed I look unemployed.

It was funny a few years ago in PC World the staff were obviously watching me even though I wasn't acting suspiciously and a few queries were answered as though it was to much trouble. That was until they realised I was there to spend £900, then the attitude quickly changed!
If I was a member of staff thay day I would have clocked you as employed in a second and clinched the sale.
It's a strange ability I have that's for sure. I missed my calling with the fraud squad
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Old 26-12-2016, 09:57
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People from Scotland, Wales and England who don't know that Ireland and Northern Ireland are two different places. Northern Ireland is a part of the UK, Ireland is not. Ireland has a different currency and if I went across the border my phone would change networks and in some areas they speak Irish. It's happened so many times when I've been talking with people and they say oh I'm going to Ireland and I say ah which part I love Ireland but haven't been in a while. They say sure you live there, erm no I don't actually. Oh well where do you live? Northern Ireland. Oh same thing, no no it's really not. English people would not like it if we said they lived in Scotland and vice versa. Nothing to do with religion because I'm not religious it's just geography.
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Old 26-12-2016, 23:06
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It's also Hanukkah this year
It's Hanukkah every year
No I get what you mean, Hanukkah isnt always at the same time as Christmas.
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Old 27-12-2016, 09:32
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Not being able to get that shit song (why is it always something awful?) out of my head. Urgh!

Oversleeping.
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Old 27-12-2016, 10:06
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People who don't know there's a difference between the topics WHAT DO YOU HATE? and TRIVIAL THINGS THAT ANNOY YOU INTENSELY, so close one of them.
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Old 27-12-2016, 15:05
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Delivery drivers who instead of ringing the door bell just leave my parcel outside my front door.
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Old 27-12-2016, 15:26
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People that don't pick up their dog mess, smokers that smell, push bike riders no lights and full disregard of the law, corsa drivers, the workshy, driving and smoking, using the mobile, loud people, foolish people, people that park on their front garden but not paid for crossover on pavement
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Old 27-12-2016, 16:52
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People from Scotland, Wales and England who don't know that Ireland and Northern Ireland are two different places. Northern Ireland is a part of the UK, Ireland is not. Ireland has a different currency and if I went across the border my phone would change networks and in some areas they speak Irish. It's happened so many times when I've been talking with people and they say oh I'm going to Ireland and I say ah which part I love Ireland but haven't been in a while. They say sure you live there, erm no I don't actually. Oh well where do you live? Northern Ireland. Oh same thing, no no it's really not. English people would not like it if we said they lived in Scotland and vice versa. Nothing to do with religion because I'm not religious it's just geography.
I think most people are probably well aware that the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland are distinct entities... however the island of Ireland is one land mass and perhaps it is for that reason that people often refer to it as Ireland, rather than making the distinction between the Republic and NI.
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Old 27-12-2016, 18:17
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People who try not to look unemployed.
Try or not, they stand out like sore thumbs.
In what way does a unemployed person stand out to a employed person, does a inactive person look different to a unemployed or employed person ?
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Old 27-12-2016, 20:04
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Delivery drivers who instead of ringing the door bell just leave my parcel outside my front door.
A depressing standard these days im afraid
On a positive note: Without a signature you didn't receive the parcel = 2 for the price of 1
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Old 27-12-2016, 20:25
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In what way does a unemployed person stand out to a employed person, does a inactive person look different to a unemployed or employed person ?
I don't really know, it's just a special ability I have. Perhaps it's a combination of many things such as musty smells and overcompensating by always dressing well.
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Old 27-12-2016, 21:19
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People from Scotland, Wales and England who don't know that Ireland and Northern Ireland are two different places. Northern Ireland is a part of the UK, Ireland is not. Ireland has a different currency and if I went across the border my phone would change networks and in some areas they speak Irish. It's happened so many times when I've been talking with people and they say oh I'm going to Ireland and I say ah which part I love Ireland but haven't been in a while. They say sure you live there, erm no I don't actually. Oh well where do you live? Northern Ireland. Oh same thing, no no it's really not. English people would not like it if we said they lived in Scotland and vice versa. Nothing to do with religion because I'm not religious it's just geography.
I can't speak for the English and Welsh people, but I'm sure you'll find the majority of Scottish people know the difference between the Republic and NI.
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Old 27-12-2016, 22:59
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When I am invited to someone's home to visit and they leave the TV on - I am never sure whether they want me to talk loudly over it or keep quiet so they can watch it...
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Old 28-12-2016, 01:54
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When I am invited to someone's home to visit and they leave the TV on - I am never sure whether they want me to talk loudly over it or keep quiet so they can watch it...
The TV set has now for many people replaced the fire as the thing we all sit round in the living room. The polite thing for them to do would be turn the sound down a few notches however to expect them to turn it off altogether would be like expecting people to put the fire out as you came through the door - not happening.

In any case if you knew them well you'd know to avoid visiting during, for instance, Corination Street if you didn't want to watch it with them. Most people sit around and talk with the telly on anyway, perhaps your one of those people who "don't watch telly". (Although remarkably know who's winning tennis/strictly or can talk at great length about the plot of Downton etc.)

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Which brings up a trivial annoyance of my own: people who claim not to watch telly but when they come round sit mesmorised by it and know who's winning tennis/strictly or can talk at great length about the plot of Downton etc.
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Old 28-12-2016, 07:30
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A depressing standard these days im afraid
On a positive note: Without a signature you didn't receive the parcel = 2 for the price of 1
I was tracking it; so knew it had turned up.

I was told by Amazon to leave instructions if I'm not in. Except, I was in. And they didn't ring my doorbell or that of either flat above me. (I know because I can hear the doorbell of the flat directly above me)

When I am invited to someone's home to visit and they leave the TV on - I am never sure whether they want me to talk loudly over it or keep quiet so they can watch it...
The only people I know who do this are family. If I've got visitors (who aren't family) the TV goes off. Or it's muted at least.
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Old 28-12-2016, 09:33
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I was tracking it; so knew it had turned up.

I was told by Amazon to leave instructions if I'm not in. Except, I was in. And they didn't ring my doorbell or that of either flat above me. (I know because I can hear the doorbell of the flat directly above me)



The only people I know who do this are family. If I've got visitors (who aren't family) the TV goes off. Or it's muted at least.

I just automatically turn off the box or stuff a tape in to record if I am half way through something when someone calls over. My grumble is with people I don't get a chance to see often and I want to catch up with them but they have half an eye on the telly all the time and its always shows with loud audience applause at regular intervals. I suppose I see TV as entertainment when nothing else to do, but they may see it as more important than my visit - even if I have driven quite a way.

Funnily when they visit me and the telly is off they chat more and seem more relaxed. They certainly never ask for it to be put on or even mention it.
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Old 28-12-2016, 10:09
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The ever increasing use of the word "mom" over "mum" by british people.
It's mum!

I do wonder when our A&E departments will be renamed ER's..
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Old 28-12-2016, 10:14
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I was tracking it; so knew it had turned up.
My point being that they don't know that you know it turned up.
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Old 28-12-2016, 10:18
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The ever increasing use of the word "mom" over "mum" by british people.
It's mum!

I do wonder when our A&E departments will be renamed ER's..
Not if you're from the Birmingham area and much of the Midlands, apparently.

I am told this is how it is pronounced and spelled - and has been for a very long time.
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Old 28-12-2016, 10:45
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Not if you're from the Birmingham area and much of the Midlands, apparently.

I am told this is how it is pronounced and spelled - and has been for a very long time.
Then I stand corrected! I have learned something new today
I shall try to be less annoyed by this in future
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