Saint posted:An old people's home near us has closed (all of a sudden) and the old folks have had to find alternative accommodation - quickly
Meanwhile over the road six new flats are being built for people with Learning Disabilities.
A fair and equal society? A disgrace
TBF....which one takes priority (if any)
News readers almost wetting themselves with excitement at any Royal romance news or "England" win.
Makes me think they've put a bet on the news being revealed
Public Debating
It attracts people with an opinion either way (rarely people who may be swayed as they tend not to be interested enough to attend)
It's then debated - often a 'heated debate'.
People go home
. . . and erm - nothing.
People quoting statistics to influence you - with no idea if it's accurate or even true.
Did you know 70% of East Europeans fail to eat enough fruit and veg and that is why we're encouraging people to . . . .
You get the idea 
Regularly being shown Sea King helicopters rescuing people using a winch like it's a miracle
My biggest annoyance of recent years is that the fun loving, happy go lucky Laura Carter of Big Brother 7 did not get her own show.
Totally agree EC - she was a joy and template for womankind 
Coupled with Evelyn Ellis - they were dynamic IMHO
Watching GOGGLEBOX (not done that for a long time)
And the reason I stopped is still there
Same old faces over reacting for dramatic effect - fake programme - fake people looking for fame
Shame was a good programme
Michael McIntyres. He's so sh*t beyond belief. How he gets a prime spot on a Saturday night is beyond me. I'm going to continue my crusade to make the world hate him.
Saint posted:Totally agree EC - she was a joy and template for womankind
Coupled with Evelyn Ellis - they were dynamic IMHO
To be honest Saint, I was never a fan of Evelyn. Physically I'm not attracted to anything other than white European women.
Enthusiastic Contrafibularities posted:
Michael McIntyres. He's so sh*t beyond belief. How he gets a prime spot on a Saturday night is beyond me. I'm going to continue my crusade to make the world hate him.
I like him
Baz posted:Enthusiastic Contrafibularities posted:
My biggest annoyance of recent years is that the fun loving, happy go lucky Laura Carter of Big Brother 7 did not get her own show.
Yes, yes, yes
I agree too @Baz 
Enthusiastic Contrafibularities posted:Saint posted:Totally agree EC - she was a joy and template for womankind
Coupled with Evelyn Ellis - they were dynamic IMHO
To be honest Saint, I was never a fan of Evelyn. Physically I'm not attracted to anything other than white European women.
OMG you're missing out on a trick
I like anything beautiful
Chinese - yes. Hispanic - yes pleez God !!!
Saint posted:Enthusiastic Contrafibularities posted:Saint posted:Totally agree EC - she was a joy and template for womankind
Coupled with Evelyn Ellis - they were dynamic IMHO
To be honest Saint, I was never a fan of Evelyn. Physically I'm not attracted to anything other than white European women.
OMG you're missing out on a trick
I like anything beautiful
Chinese - yes. Hispanic - yes pleez God !!!
For me it is quite simple. I generally like one type of cheese, that cheese has to be very mild and almost odourless. I am happy with that type of cheese, always have been and quite likely always will be.
Now I understand that there are many, many other types of cheese out there, I have come close on many occasion to trying these exotic cheeses, but something always puts me off, usually it's the smell and when I have placed a piece in my mouth I have found the taste far too powerful, too strong and it usually ends up in a paper towel.
Now, I may in the future come across a foreign, exotic cheese which I really like and I would say I am always open to it, but experience tells me that the odds are stacked against it given past experience.
For those that do have a wide taste in cheese, I would say that my desire not to try them means that there is more of these cheeses to go round for those that enjoy them.
*utterly lost for words* 
The 'women as cheese' conundrum for you there courtesy of an 'at risk' EC 
You're so funny
Saint posted:The 'women as cheese' conundrum for you there courtesy of an 'at risk' EC
You're so funny
It is a metaphor and I think quite a decent one.
OKAY !!! I need to rewatch BB17
Anyone know where?
Really?? Where??
Saint posted:OKAY !!! I need to rewatch BB17
Anyone know where?
I have it on my PVR. 
Enthusiastic Contrafibularities posted:Saint posted:OKAY !!! I need to rewatch BB17
Anyone know where?
I have it on my PVR.
C'mon Tech Guy - explain
Turned up to work one day - twas an autumnal, windy day.
In comes another staff,
"Oh I nearly slipped on the leaves in the car park"
reacted our Home Manager, "Are you ok?" ... pondering Health and Safety issues.
"Yes - they're all from that tree in the garden - leaves everywhere".
She was referring to the huge and quite magnificent oak tree that had obviously stood there more than 100yrs.
"Oh that big tree? We'll get it cut down then"
Yep - that conversation really took place. Rather than encourage the tenants to take responsibility for their own home and help them understand how to make a dangerous situation safe ... by clearing the leaves daily.
Low brow narrow minded idiots that can't see past their own job description.
Anyone being invaded by giant wasps? Crane Fly? Rats?
Thought not - more FAKE NEWS
Suddenly we are being told missed GP appointments are an issue (again)
As if it wasn't - then is - then something else will be the new crisis
Anyone recently heard about horse meat being where it shouldn't be?
Thought not - cos that's no longer a crisis.
And lastly . . . . NHS in crisis?? I don't doubt there really are pressures however . . .
My Dad has just come out of hospital after 10days
The ward he was on was completely empty - except my Dad. For days - empty.
I commented this to the staff - they agreed it was quiet and were enjoying it while it lasted.
Two years ago my Mum was in hospital for 3months - yep 3 months.
One of the wards in her wing was completely empty for all of that time. Eight beds never filled for 3months solid.
Food for thought that's all . . .
Saint posted:Turned up to work one day - twas an autumnal, windy day.
In comes another staff,
"Oh I nearly slipped on the leaves in the car park"
"Yes - they're all from that tree in the garden - leaves everywhere".
She was referring to the huge and quite magnificent oak tree that had obviously stood there more than 100yrs.
"Oh that big tree? We'll get it cut down then"
Yep - that conversation really took place. Rather than encourage the tenants to take responsibility for their own home and help them understand how to make a dangerous situation safe ... by clearing the leaves daily.
Low brow narrow minded idiots that can't see past their own job description.
Saint posted:And lastly . . . . NHS in crisis?? I don't doubt there really are pressures however . . .
My Dad has just come out of hospital after 10days
The ward he was on was completely empty - except my Dad. For days - empty.
I commented this to the staff - they agreed it was quiet and were enjoying it while it lasted.
Two years ago my Mum was in hospital for 3months - yep 3 months.
One of the wards in her wing was completely empty for all of that time. Eight beds never filled for 3months solid.
Food for thought that's all . . .
Makes you think , eh 
. Having said that , Mr B was in hospital for 6 days recently and the two wards he was in were full.
Aww hope all is well
Sunderland have began their bid for City of Culture
STOP LAUGHING
Yes this was reported in the same breath as "someone has put a dead ferret in a recycling bin ... in Sunderland"
However the serious point is ... this council suddenly has found the money to bid for the right to be crowned.
Meanwhile they don't have enough to sweep the streets or collect waste bin regularly
Why do EE think that buying an Apple watch from them that is 'tied' to their network is a good thing ???
Clearly it's not, but they have Kevin Bacon pushing it like it's something worth having.
Or Apple think we want U2 songs on the iPhone?
Saint posted:Or Apple think we want U2 songs on the iPhone?
That was a free download for everyone who have an Apple account. I remember getting that album. Not one I would buy but equally not unhappy to have it. This year I am hoping they give us the new Sheridan Smith album.
