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I was chatting to a display falconer a week or 2 ago and she was talking about a Golden Eagle who had to be hooded when they tied her on or she would untie pretty much any knot they tried. When they DID manage to tie her down, she would spend a couple of minutes trying to untie herself but never just snipped through her jesses.
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Excellent!
But then he'd expect food and liquid. ...
They'd have access to an outside tap, that should do.
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I suppose I could let them near that yes ...They'd have access to an outside tap, that should do.
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Son see's postie coming up the path, as he was expecting a little something, "Signed for"
Opens door only to be handed the "red card" Oh I didn't expect anyone to be in
OK so if it was a roll of carpet, you could maybe understand why, but a blue ray?
You pay for postage then have to do the 3 miles ( for us) to go collect it.
If i don't call at a customers as I "Didn't expect any rat activity this week" ( there is "Y" in the day, AND an "R" in the month" )
I'm sure the environmental health would accept that, for a gap in their log book, as a legitimate reason too!
Just shows how different offices work, we aren't allowed to leave anything behind even if we do know the customer won't be there, because they have told us
or in cases where there is no access cos their damn dogs don't let anyone in
One chap covering for me got in trouble recently for leaving a card in the box outside the gate, customer complained that no one had knocked the door for a signature.
I had to explain that they had a big sign saying they had a GSD on guard and said dog would bark aggressively at the gate, but adored me so I had no problem,
then also had to explain to customer that no one else would risk it !!
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What about post ladies, mind you no one in their right mind would do that to me for long
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I've suspected it for quite awhile TBH, and today they were caught red handed.
The postie comes AM and normally, my son doesn't leave for work until lunch time, and there is always a car on the drive.
Not a 100% indication that someone is home, granted. But a couple of times recently, he swore that no one knocked, and there was a card through the door,
when he was in all the time.
Yeah that I can understand
but although he looks scary, my son doesn't bite, honestly
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Yeah that I can understand
Takes after his Dad in one way but not another
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Takes after his Dad in one way but not another
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Solid roundabouts - or, more to the point, people who beep because they're stuck in traffic. Why? We all want to keep moving but if the whole system is locked solid, there's no point in beeping! Assorted roadworks on 2 of the main routes out of town combined with an incident on the easier one making everyone use the clogged one meant that the roads going in were solid in the city centre. I don't often want or need to get through at that time of day but since we need some stuff from Lidl, I was going to drop Mrs Nod off at her work and carry on to Lidl. Sod that for a game of soldiers; we'll drop in on our way back from our steam train trip tomorrow!
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1. People in screwfix - today had to stand and wait for my silicone sealants because the two customers in front of me were chatting to staff and asking advice. Screwfix is meant to be a place to walk in and walk out with your stuff. If you want advice, go to B&Q
2. Lorry double parked on wrong side of road (ie facing oncoming traffic) on an A-road. Had to wait about 4-5 mins before someone would give me way.
2. Lorry double parked on wrong side of road (ie facing oncoming traffic) on an A-road. Had to wait about 4-5 mins before someone would give me way.
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Nonsense.
I'd rather have it staffed by folks with a little knowledge, than by a bunch of know nothing spotty little oiks.
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2 separate occasions, people crawling out of a side turning into a line of traffic doing 60 mph.
If they had waited for 2 more cars to pass, a couple of seconds, the road was clear, and they wouldn't have made the last 3 cars brake to almost a stand still!
t***s!
If they had waited for 2 more cars to pass, a couple of seconds, the road was clear, and they wouldn't have made the last 3 cars brake to almost a stand still!
t***s!
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WAMT I sold my Mercedes GL today, well yesterday actually but the company send their assessor in. Anyway 1 hour of paperwork checking and inspecting the car, then a half an hour test drive (gosh she was nerveous driving that size car) but when we got back she hit. Me, that old trick of having to call head office with a long list of what wasn't right; a tiny stone chip on the bonnet and two on the alloys.
And back after a song and dance they hit me with £2K less. I told them where to stick it. In the end I gave in at £100 less as I just wanted rid and it was still £2K more than Mercedes offered but still. What is it with people haggling after the event.
Anyway the first time I'm a little see a car go. I absolutely love that car. Bye bye GL.
And back after a song and dance they hit me with £2K less. I told them where to stick it. In the end I gave in at £100 less as I just wanted rid and it was still £2K more than Mercedes offered
but still. What is it with people haggling after the event. Anyway the first time I'm a little see a car go. I absolutely love that car. Bye bye GL.
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My mother and grandmother taught be never be ashamed of your rootsYou can now have something that looks a bit less drug dealer
Somehow I think people will think that more of its replacement; black paint, black wheels, black interior and red stitching
Either drugs or a brothel, but see my first point
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Does this work?You can now have something that looks a bit less drug dealer
Got it specified like that and arrive in about two weeks.Got a thumping sounds system as well...
BTW I do take pre-orders, and orders online (http://726564686f746475746368SPAM)
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Oh the prejudices
Why have my own chain when I could franchise it?Seriously though I don't get the prejudices. One of my neighbours have decided to leave our road for similar remarks. He is a young black guy and quite a youtube sensation. Had a lovely Lamborghini Hurricane but a lot of the old people in our road complained to the Police about the noice of the car when it was driving during the middle of the day. He's been accused of all sorts. Then they called the police on another occassion, he was merely using an air riffle in their own garden, and back a full swat style team could be seen climbing over the fence with weapons drawn dragging his dad and son out of the house.
The prejudices of some are just quite hilarious - I just think good on that lad. He is a bright kid, and spotted a great money making opportunity. Just don't get why people need to be so negative about things like that and associate it with bad things.
Anyway that's what annoyed me today, for two minutes
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Exactly - if I was to admit to selling drugs I would use something that wouldn't stand out. Like most professionals would doStill just a car.
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Exactly - if I was to admit to selling drugs I would use something that wouldn't stand out. Like most professionals would do
But that's my point, it doesn't stand out really, it's just a big black car.
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And your "road" seemed such a pleasant area too, just goes to show Eh?
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As my Grandmother used to say; every house has its cross. We've got some militant old folk living here; blocking development, blocking the last remaining businesses in their business (only allowed 12 weddings a year), one was particularly hilarious although it really upset my wife when she was walking the dog in muddy season off the lead on the paths through the fields at the back, and this old lady was ranting and raving that we needed to keep our dog under control as she has osteoporosis and could break her bones and would sue us for everything we got. Daft old bat - don't go walking on slippery muddy paths thenAnd your "road" seemed such a pleasant area too, just goes to show Eh?
Our dog didn't do anything but just walk by the side of my wife. And then there is the "Lady" on the close who we have to battle with in buying the land behind us; she wants to prevent building on it but doesn't want to use it, we want to buy it and use for horses, but she also doesn't want horses in the field so is trying outbid us. GrrrIt is great working from home as the postman is a regular and he knows all the gossip that is going on
But yes you can't choose your neighbours unfortunately, I'd rather have a teenage boy next door trying to fry an egg on the engine of his Lamborghini Hurricane then old folk who you can see immediately close their windows when you are having a bit of fun on your own land and play Aussie rules vs a Labrador.
This particular match was at a friends house, but how can anyone get annoyed by that?
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And that's a huge chunk of the problem these days too, threatening litigation, and some wet behind the ears youth taking it on for no win no fee,
just to make a name for him self.
I can see her point, horrible noisy smelly things
Glad to see the dog out witted the Aussies (although not that hard some would say
) Some people make it their business to get annoyed at anything happening around them!
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Awww I quite like horses - anything more than 350 is starting to become fun these daysI can see her point, horrible noisy smelly things
Although strictly speaking it was due to a mistake but we shall not mention thatGlad to see the dog out witted the Aussies (although not that hard some would say
Really? I'm annoyed at those people
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LOL Good point well made
My ex boss had an Aventador.
Amazing piece of machinery, but the most beautiful thing was watching him, or anyone, getting in and out of it. Hilarious!
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I had that when I tried out a BMW i8 for myself. It was not a pretty sight as to how I tried to climb out and ended up on all four on the floor of the showroom. I quickly gave up on that idea as a toy for me, and now understand why Porsche and Ferrari are so popular.
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TBH I Prefer @dejongj's definition.Lamborghini Huracan.
OK so maybe Huracan means something in another language, but to me it sounds like a can that is capable of going quickly,
or is something Hyundai would name the next line of their 4x4's
Hardly inspiring is it ?
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TBH I Prefer @dejongj's definition.
OK so maybe Huracan means something in another language, but to me it sounds like a can that is capable of going quickly,
or is something Hyundai would name the next line of their 4x4's
Hardly inspiring is it ?
If it makes you feel better, Huracan was the Mayan god of....hurricanes.
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A little I guess
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LOL I didn't know that, guess I could have googles itIf it makes you feel better, Huracan was the Mayan god of....hurricanes.
Interesting nevertheless.PS. Bloody women, always right
