Nice People Thread Part 9 - and so it continues

GDB2222

Generali wrote: »

As for your cyclist friend? Darwin in action. Ask him if his family want flowers or a donation to charity.

Runners can be even worse. Black clothes are apparently de rigeur, and whereas bicycles have reflective bits (usually), runners don't. I picked up one pair trotting along side-by-side in the middle of the road only because there was a tiny bit on their trainers that reflected my car's headlights.

PasturesNew

Generali wrote: »

Aaargh! I've been reading PN's stuff about her new phone and it's absolutely maddening. There's so little competition over here that you simply can't game the system because nobody competes.

If you mention to an Aussie that you're jumping through any hoops at all to get a bargain they look at you like you're certifiable. If you get money off from your regular shop it's ok. If you go round the corner to get a deal you're Unaustralian. It does my head in about living here.

As people say .... "you made choices". You could always come back, just to get £1 off something ..... no? thought not.

bugslet

lemonjelly wrote: »

Recently read a stephen king book, with a catch line "dancing is life".
.:)

I remember seeing a programme that was about how to be happier and the number one thing was to take up dancing - music, making a fool of yourself and therefore laughing, mixing with people, having to think of the steps and not about your problems meant it was a clear winner. I'm very much in favour!

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So what do I do? Cable him a hundred quid, and wish him well? Poor bloke, he must be really desperate.

And before anyone mentions it, this is not a scam.[/QUOTE]

I'd be tempted to ask a few questions too to verify if it is him. If you are sure, then yes, always give to people who have less than you.

PasturesNew wrote: »

10 days is phenomenal. Since I've been working I've usually only had Xmas Day/Boxing Day off, same with sibling, so we've generally just had Xmas Day, then Boxing Day, at the parents'. I've never bothered getting much in at all as it's just been 2 days off work, with Xmas Day and Boxing Day at mum's, no chance to do anything 'for Xmas' at mine

We'd turn up each of the two days, not 'stay there'

We will end up with a two week shut down because of Christmas Day and New Year falling mid week. I'm looking forward to the break, but on the other hand I have to pay 20 drivers to sit around and no money coming in. December is never a great month.

PasturesNew

Generali wrote: »

And while I've got the hump, why is there Xmas music everywhere? It's 30C outside and I've got a sunburned ear.

Whingeing Pom.

silvercar

I'd be tempted to ask a few questions too to verify if it is him. If you are sure, then yes, always give to people who have less than you.

I've heard the phrase, "If they need to ask, you need to give."

But an email from a taxi driver you last heard from over 5 years ago? If the situations were reversed, Britain was in economic melt down you were out of work and penniless and needed money for your family, how far down your list of possible helpers would this guy be?

silvercar

We will end up with a two week shut down because of Christmas Day and New Year falling mid week. I'm looking forward to the break, but on the other hand I have to pay 20 drivers to sit around and no money coming in. December is never a great month.

Does it come out of their annual leave?

sss555s

PasturesNew wrote: »

So, next thing. I hate photobucket, don't want to use my Flickr account. Any recommendations for taking photos and getting them online immediately for posting in places?

Dropbox...

PasturesNew

I'm enjoying this new season of Heirhunterss,

Generali

They just introduced Xmas closedown at our place. You get 6.5 days off for taking 5 days paid holiday so not too bad a deal.

You don't have to take it if you can demonstrate a 'business need' for you to be there (e.g. you're an accountant as our financial year end is Dec 31).

Personally I think it's a pretty good idea. I can take the best part of a fortnight out of the office without worrying that there's going to be a ton of work piling up.

bugslet

PasturesNew wrote: »

I forgot to mention earlier, I've got a house viewing tomorrow.... for a house that's actually [a] unsuitable overpriced and out of budget .... but I'm supposed to see lots of houses so I know when I see "the one"

It was built/tacked onto the end of a terrace about 10 years ago, the room layout is a little bizarre ... I don't think the garden ever gets an ounce of sunlight... but it does get me on the books of the agent and I get to drive down a road I've never driven down before. It's about 3 miles from where I am now.

You never know, you may like it and they may take an offer. I'm nosey, so I'd go for that reason;)

Generali wrote: »

As for your cyclist friend? Darwin in action. Ask him if his family want flowers or a donation to charity.

Love that! Most mornings I turn onto the main road and see three levels of cyclists, a chap with a light on his helmet, one on a waistband and then on the bike, one with standard but good bike lights and one with none:eek: How he's still alive I don't know.

silvercar wrote: »

Does it come out of their annual leave?

The three days between Xmas and New Year does, the rest no. Because all of my customers will not think it worth opening for two days before Xmas and the two days after New Year, we slumber. I may pick up the odd job, but that's at best. Drivers get really bored and broke, come back grumbling and then it takes at least a week to get going again. Bah humbug!