catfan 14,793 Posted September 29, 2017 Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 It'sall the aggro that goes with it Loppy. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,424 Posted September 29, 2017 Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 Yeh! Been there done that, Mick. Mrs. L has been rear ended twice in the last few years. Both times clearly not her fault. One was a doctor. She was waiting at an intersection. She was waiting for a vehicle to pass. He said "I was looking along the road and there was nothing coming so I gunned it. I didn't realize you were still in front of me." Duh! The back end of our Explorer made an awful mess of his Toyota. . Worst hassle was the paperwork and getting it into the shop. Minor repair to the tow bar and the bumper. Cop said, these things are built like a tank. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NewBasfordlad 3,599 Posted September 29, 2017 Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 Insurance is fully comp so repairs cost are not a problem but I would like to be a fly on the wall when he gets the letter from my solicitor detailing the account for lose of earnings. I will make sure that ......tightens his trousers 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted September 29, 2017 Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 I once had a bloke run into the back of my bus outside St Mary's church on Bulwell hill. I never saw you he said !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,533 Posted September 29, 2017 Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 Was his guide dog driving the car? Rog 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NewBasfordlad 3,599 Posted September 29, 2017 Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 Same thing CF lad had just pulled of from traffic lights junction Western Boulevard and Nuthall Rd, had to stop for a queue of traffic and bang. He didn't see the back end of the Trafic van but a bloody bus, talk about should have gone to Spec Savers. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oztalgian 3,217 Posted September 30, 2017 Report Share Posted September 30, 2017 On the odd occasions that I watch live free to air TV, I usually record and zap through the adverts, it really pees me off when a company runs the same ad two or three times during one ad break. One company that sells flights and holidays has been doing this repeatedly during one program recently, a sure way of not getting my business. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 2,071 Posted September 30, 2017 Report Share Posted September 30, 2017 We turn the sound off when adverts are on, their is only so-many settees that you can buy, the only avert we put the sound on for is the little girl on the AA advert "rolling up a river" 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted September 30, 2017 Report Share Posted September 30, 2017 The song is Proud Mary, originally by Creedence Clearwater Revival. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 2,071 Posted September 30, 2017 Report Share Posted September 30, 2017 many thanks fly2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 I don't know if anyone else in the Park Lane area of Basford had their sleep disturbed by the most horrendous racket last night between about 11pm, until almost daybreak this morning. I went to bed at 10.30 ish, and was playing on my iPad. The window was half open as it was quite mild despite the heavy rain, and also, I'd had a good curry for dinner. I could hear chattering, and a slight tune in the air, and I wrongly assumed that it was coming from one of the nearby neighbours. Then about 11.30 as the road noise and general background sounds decreased, this appalling rapping racket erupted. I settled down at 12.30, and managed some sleep until 1.30, but that was it. I dozed on and off until 4.30, then I just sat up in bed till 6.30 when it finally abated. It was the most appalling noise imaginable, and sounded so violent and confrontational that I assumed that their near neighbours would be terrified of retribution if the law was called. It was definitely far too way out even for the local chav population, so I can only assume that it was the local criminal fraternity of African descent. Stereotyping, of course I am, and I'm never too far off the mark. I normally don't mind outdoor noises if a can recognise the tunes, but 'music ' this DEFINITELY was not. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,267 Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 4 minutes ago, FLY2 said: but 'music ' this DEFINITELY was not. Voodoo, FLY? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 Could be Jill, although I didn't hear any poultry or children being sacrificed ! I'm pretty snobby at the best of times, but it emanated from what I presume is 'Social Housing', and I DONT BLEDDY LIKE IT ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,533 Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 It wont Bubblewrap with his Hi Fi was it Rog 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 I doubt it. Out of his vast and eclectic collection of CD's, I don't think he has anything remotely resembling that appalling cocophony ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,118 Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 Reminds me of a few years ago, our next door neighbours were having a party on their garden, got on well with em and didnt mind, but when it got to 3am, thought thats enough, went to have a word and parted the dividing hedge (which was about ten higher my side) managed "ey up do you knöoow"" before plunging thru it Landing on their garden,dressed in my dressing gown,,,jumped up and started dancing, good party,,, lol 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,267 Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 Trust you our Ben! Any conquests? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 2 hours ago, FLY2 said: I don't know if anyone else in the Park Lane area of Basford had their sleep disturbed by the most horrendous racket last night between about 11pm, until almost daybreak this morning. I went to bed at 10.30 ish, and was playing on my iPad. The window was half open as it was quite mild despite the heavy rain, and also, I'd had a good curry for dinner. I could hear chattering, and a slight tune in the air, and I wrongly assumed that it was coming from one of the nearby neighbours. Then about 11.30 as the road noise and general background sounds decreased, this appalling rapping racket erupted. I settled down at 12.30, and managed some sleep until 1.30, but that was it. I dozed on and off until 4.30, then I just sat up in bed till 6.30 when it finally abated. It was the most appalling noise imaginable, and sounded so violent and confrontational that I assumed that their near neighbours would be terrified of retribution if the law was called. It was definitely far too way out even for the local chav population, so I can only assume that it was the local criminal fraternity of African descent. Stereotyping, of course I am, and I'm never too far off the mark. I normally don't mind outdoor noises if a can recognise the tunes, but 'music ' this DEFINITELY was not. Bubblewrap ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,326 Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 On 19/08/2017 at 0:43 PM, FLY2 said: Since my last holiday in Dorset a few weeks ago, I've had a metallic rattle from the n/s front wheel. Bu66er me..... £ 179 for a new spring and shock absorber yesterday ! Pot holes and crumbling country lanes ! Down at the garage my car is now a standing joke. Each MOT I have to ask "How many springs this time?". 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,326 Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 Why is everyone getting letters from Nottm. Council and why haven't I had one? What's wrong with me? I want one too! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 Adverts on TV can be nauseating at the best of times, but some lately defy belief. McCains chips, any car insurance advert, Available Car .com. That's three to be going on with ! Trailers for future programmes bombarding you every 15 minutes, oh, and anything with James Nesbitt in it. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gem 1,430 Posted October 18, 2017 Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 Warburtons bread adverts especially the latest one with Peter Kay, i don't know if its his voice or his face, maybe both. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted October 18, 2017 Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 That's a shame Gem. I reckon him to be the funniest man on tv currently. As for his face, well, it makes me laugh with his quirky expressions ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crankypig 457 Posted October 18, 2017 Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 The go compare ads get on my wick.,also ads that use a song which is not the original....such as a slowed down version of ' this strange effect',which was written by Ray Davies of the Kinks for Dave Berry. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,326 Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 4 hours ago, Gem said: Warburtons bread adverts especially the latest one with Peter Kay, i don't know if its his voice or his face, maybe both. It's a Bolton firm Gem; Peter Kay is from Bolton, so there's a fair connection. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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