FLY2 10,109 Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 When I lived at Saxondale, I got the bus to Notts one day. A girl got on in R on T and her mobile rang. It was her mate at the back of the bus. What a lazy bu66er !!!!! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 My wife used to text her son to tell him his dinner was ready & he was in his bedroom straight above us (saved shouting ) He moved out last September. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TBI 2,351 Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 Did you paint his bedroom an awful colour while he was out, like in that ad? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 Nothing like that we sometimes need him He is good with computers in fact he has a degree from the OU in computer sciences Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TBI 2,351 Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 Can't beat having a PC expert on tap. Got my degree from the OU too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 #54 Stepson wants me to take him and a Danish friend of his an a pub crawl of Nottingham on Easter Saturday. He also wants to see some of the more interesting bits of town too. So Malin Hill,Hollowstone, High Pavement & other bits Starting the crawl at the "Trip" (by request) 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MelissaJKelly 2,124 Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 You should enjoy that Bubblewrap! Speaking of the Trip, I did say to LoppyLugs I'd post some pictures of it which I still haven't. So here's one edited kindly by DaveN for me. I did take some better ones on Saturday so shall post them as soon as I get chance... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 I'm not to keen on the place & I'm only doing it for my stepson & his friend. I might drag them up Derby Road to The Hand & Heart,John Borlaise Warren,Falcon & Organ Grinder. Or we could do The Crafty Crow,Roundhouse,Bell & Barrel Drop.(not too keen on The Talbot) 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MelissaJKelly 2,124 Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 Derby Rd isn't far from me but surprisingly have never been into any of the above mentioned pubs. Are any worth a visit? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 Depends whether you like real ale or not ? If you do all four are worth a visit. The most interesting is The Hand & Heart you will have to visit it to find out why. P.S. I wouldn't come all the way from Loughborough if they were no good .......................Would I? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 Perhaps they're the nearest ones that you're not barred from, Bubblewrap. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheTramp 139 Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 Bubblewrap, it doesn't fit into a tour but a visit to The Moot Carlton Rd would puzzle any visitor, what a crackers place. Pity there aren't any strippers at that place on Shakespeare St corner anymore. Navigation Wilford St gets lively. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 I have only been barred from one pub & I barred myself from that one. I have been in many pubs only once never wanting to return usually because of awful beer. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 Trouble with the Moot is you never know if it will be open or not. But one that is close & worth a visit is The King William IV on Manvers Street. There are plenty of pubs worth a visit I could name another twenty. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Bilbraborn 1,594 Posted April 6, 2015 Report Share Posted April 6, 2015 I'm afraid that seems to be a dirty word these days. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted April 6, 2015 Report Share Posted April 6, 2015 I ride into town on the bus & watch all the passengers texting on their smartphones, it's like watching pre-programmed robots at work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveN 1,118 Posted April 6, 2015 Report Share Posted April 6, 2015 I think, like smoking was some years ago, mobiles should be banned from buses! If someone can't last a short time without using a mobile phone it's very sad. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Graham 63 Posted April 6, 2015 Report Share Posted April 6, 2015 Yes they should be banned from trains too............. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ayupmeducks 1,730 Posted April 6, 2015 Report Share Posted April 6, 2015 Unless you're operating a business, I can't see the need to carry a phone everywhere you go??? I adamantly refuse to own a cell phone, let alone use one. I'd hate to be disturbed by someone keep calling me every few minutes while I'm outdoors. As for playing games, has everyone lost the will to live?? I used to enjoy looking around me when out, I still do as a matter of fact, unless I'm behind the wheel, then concentrate on my driving. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted April 6, 2015 Report Share Posted April 6, 2015 Good point Ayup, my phone stays in the car, just in case, otherwise hardly used & no one can call me cos the phone don't get switched on ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ayupmeducks 1,730 Posted April 6, 2015 Report Share Posted April 6, 2015 At one time, I used to have a dual band ham radio in my truck for emergencies, same with the wife, plus our base station, so we could always keep in touch over a 25-50 mile radius of home, depending on terrain. But haven't had one installed for several years now. Had several 2 metre repeaters programmed into all my radios using the same numerical sequence, made it easier when driving to just hit memory and the number without distraction. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,482 Posted April 6, 2015 Report Share Posted April 6, 2015 What used to be unnecessary trivia has now become essential for most people under the age of about 30. They can't live without things which they don't actually need. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,429 Posted April 6, 2015 Report Share Posted April 6, 2015 What had the potential for being a useful convenience has become a dangerous distraction. The phone companies are always saying, "Don't text and drive." I suppose it eases their conscience when the next idiot slams his car into a tree. I got my wife a smart phone because things were easier to see on it. I've played around with it but have little time for it. Just a money grabber for the phone co. As far as I'm concerned. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ayupmeducks 1,730 Posted April 6, 2015 Report Share Posted April 6, 2015 Over the last few years we hear of more and more people running off the roads and hitting trees or rolling, pretty obvious what they were doing, as it was pretty rare for those kinds of accidents prior to wide spread use of cell phones. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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