Try using a satnav instead of a telephone then
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| Author: | Kern [ Tue Sep 10, 2013 17:27 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
DavPaz wrote: Kern wrote: I use Excel daily, and everyday I think that ALT-TAB will switch between worksheets. It doesn't. Ctrl+PageUp or Ctrl+PageDwn Aye. Just seem to lack the mechanical memory to press them when I need to switch. Too well drilled with Alt-tab, it seems. |
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| Author: | Cras [ Tue Sep 10, 2013 17:34 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
Every time I accidentally hit win-tab instead of alt-tab it properly freaks me out. |
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| Author: | Sir Taxalot [ Tue Sep 10, 2013 23:48 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
Since having the baby we're struggling a little on just one wage and are having to use up some savings and cut back on what we spend... I don't even buy lunch out anymore. |
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| Author: | Mr Russell [ Wed Sep 11, 2013 11:02 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
Sir Taxalot wrote: Since having the baby we're struggling a little on just one wage and are having to use up some savings and cut back on what we spend... I don't even buy lunch out anymore. Is that because there was no maternity pay for you? Or has one of you stayed off work full time after the year? |
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| Author: | Kern [ Wed Sep 11, 2013 11:28 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
We have a window open as it's stuffy in our 1970s office block. There are people playing panpipes outside. Must. Contain. Rage. |
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| Author: | Sir Taxalot [ Wed Sep 11, 2013 11:33 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
Mr Russell wrote: Sir Taxalot wrote: Since having the baby we're struggling a little on just one wage and are having to use up some savings and cut back on what we spend... I don't even buy lunch out anymore. Is that because there was no maternity pay for you? Or has one of you stayed off work full time after the year? Bubba's 8 months old now and Lady T has gone back to work (one day a week, going up soon to 3 days) We don't get anything - no paid maternity, no rebates or tax breaks, nothing at all. We're applying for permanent residency, but until that comes through we're a little tight. |
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| Author: | myp [ Sat Sep 14, 2013 13:40 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
Bought a new light jacket as the zip on my old one had broken. The rain has now stopped and the sun has come out, so it's too warm to wear it. |
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| Author: | Cras [ Sat Sep 14, 2013 13:55 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
Just left the house, pissing it down. Went back in for jacket, now no longer raining and I have to carry this stupid jacket around all day. Stupid weather. |
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| Author: | MaliA [ Sat Sep 14, 2013 14:09 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
I am in Leeds. It is fresher's week. I am married and shopping for maternity clothes. |
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| Author: | myp [ Sat Sep 14, 2013 15:00 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
I forgot to charge my phone last night, so I onlyI have 27% battery left. We are out at the pub, so soon I'll have to talk to my wife. Except she'll still have battery so won't respond. |
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| Author: | Bamba [ Sat Sep 14, 2013 15:39 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
SilentElk wrote: I forgot to charge my phone last night, so I onlyI have 27% battery left. We are out at the pub, so soon I'll have to talk to my wife. Except she'll still have battery so won't respond. That's a nightmare scenario; I feel your fear. I'm in a similar position right now with my tablet approaching 30%... |
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| Author: | Cras [ Sat Sep 14, 2013 15:44 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
I'm on 81 and I've still got the fear of what it'll be come midnight. |
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| Author: | Bamba [ Sat Sep 14, 2013 16:32 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
Cras wrote: I'm on 81 and I've still got the fear of what it'll be come midnight. But when it runs out will you be ignored by whomever you're in the pub with as they're still glued to their phone? I think that's the core of myp and I's shared fear. |
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| Author: | Ange [ Sat Sep 14, 2013 17:12 ] |
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My phone still works! Muhaha! |
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| Author: | myp [ Sat Sep 14, 2013 17:24 ] |
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1% GAHHH |
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| Author: | MaliA [ Sat Sep 14, 2013 17:50 ] |
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What is a pub? |
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| Author: | Cras [ Sat Sep 14, 2013 18:18 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
Bamba wrote: Cras wrote: I'm on 81 and I've still got the fear of what it'll be come midnight. But when it runs out will you be ignored by whomever you're in the pub with as they're still glued to their phone? I think that's the core of myp and I's shared fear. I'm the biggest nerd here, reckon I'm OK. Being able to find a taxi is a bigger concern. |
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| Author: | Zardoz [ Sat Sep 14, 2013 19:00 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
Other chocolate biscuits are available. |
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| Author: | Kern [ Tue Oct 15, 2013 6:18 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
Emo update. He's finally blocked me on sinister Facebook, after a few weeks of ignoring any messages or emails. So ends one of the best and most interesting friendships I've had for five years. |
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| Author: | TheVision [ Tue Oct 15, 2013 8:04 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
That's a shame Kern but friends should be friendly. If he can't manage that, then you're probably better off without him in the long run. |
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| Author: | myp [ Tue Oct 15, 2013 8:11 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
Kern wrote: Emo update. He's finally blocked me on sinister Facebook, after a few weeks of ignoring any messages or emails. So ends one of the best and most interesting friendships I've had for five years. Sorry to hear that Kern. You deserve better. |
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| Author: | Sir Taxalot [ Tue Oct 15, 2013 10:07 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
I got a 24" ultrasharp monitor for free and it's awesome, but it makes my old samsung monitor look really small and shitty in comparison when I run them side-by-side, so I think I'm going to have to get another 24". |
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| Author: | Kern [ Tue Oct 15, 2013 10:28 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
After the TV at the cottage, everything is small. |
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| Author: | TheVision [ Tue Oct 15, 2013 16:32 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
I've just picked up my new laptop for work but there's no space in the bag for my sandwiches. |
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| Author: | Grim... [ Tue Oct 15, 2013 16:48 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
S'alright, you'll only take it home once. |
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| Author: | Curiosity [ Tue Oct 15, 2013 16:49 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
Grim... wrote: S'alright, you'll only take it home once. That sounds ominous! |
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| Author: | nickachu [ Tue Oct 15, 2013 16:56 ] |
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Grim... wrote: S'alright, you'll only take it home once. I never take sandwiches home. |
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| Author: | Kern [ Tue Oct 15, 2013 17:29 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
nickachu wrote: Grim... wrote: S'alright, you'll only take it home once. I never take sandwiches home. Recently my rucksack smelt of bananas. After rummaging around inside, my hand got covered in sticky goo. Turned out that a couple of library books I was taking back had put in a different compartment of the bag had squished my lunch. Ick. |
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| Author: | Mogwai [ Tue Oct 15, 2013 18:36 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
We have a mouse in our house. This means I must clean everything in the kitchen. Then I'll keep cleaning them over and over before each use until I see enough traps full of squashed mice to be happy that the invasion has passed. |
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| Author: | MrChris [ Tue Oct 15, 2013 21:10 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
Try rats! We had one and it almost destroyed the house. Like Tom and Jerry on steroids. We have field mice that occasionally pop into the utility room overnight in winter, and we peacefully coexist. Well, I say "we"- Mrs K wants them dead. |
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| Author: | Kern [ Tue Oct 15, 2013 21:25 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
Mr Kissyfur wrote: Try rats! Wait till they start using the loo as a bath, then stab 'em. Christ that was a shit house. Should never have been there. Pretty cheap rent for central Oxford though. |
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| Author: | TheVision [ Wed Oct 16, 2013 0:02 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
TheVision wrote: I've just picked up my new laptop for work but there's no space in the bag for my sandwiches. Grim... could be right as the damn thing won't log on remotely and let me access my emails. I'm going to have to call IT about it and be laughed at. |
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| Author: | Kern [ Wed Oct 16, 2013 9:23 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
Moving desks today. Going to lose my nice view of the castle mound. Boo. |
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| Author: | Trooper [ Wed Oct 16, 2013 10:14 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
I've used various sat navs over the years and all of them have the same problem. If you start your journey in a place that isn't on the map, they all give up saying something like "no route available", so I have to drive a bit, then either stop to set it or (more likely) set it while i'm on the move and try not to kill anyone in the process. Why can't they just pick the closest road and route from there? |
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| Author: | Malc [ Wed Oct 16, 2013 10:19 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
I'm sure both our current TomTom and our previous Sony do/did that. Malc |
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| Author: | Cras [ Wed Oct 16, 2013 10:23 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
Trooper wrote: Why can't they just pick the closest road and route from there? I've never had a satnav not do that. |
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| Author: | BikNorton [ Wed Oct 16, 2013 10:28 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
For the first hundred metres or so Nokia Drive desperately clings to the belief that you're on THAT ROAD OVER THERE and definitely not careering uncontrolled into the post-apocalyptic wastelands and CERTAIN DEATH. Then it quietly considers the possibility that you are, in fact, where GPS says, and pops along. The Nav Pro in the BMW does the electronic equivalent of sticking its fingers in its ears, though. "ZIS IZ NICHT POSSIBLE! VE DEMAND REALITY COMPLY ZIS *INSTANT*!" Actually I've no idea what it does in that case, but it gets really fucking uppity when you deviate from its carefully plotted, optimal route. |
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| Author: | Trooper [ Wed Oct 16, 2013 11:04 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
Cras wrote: Trooper wrote: Why can't they just pick the closest road and route from there? I've never had a satnav not do that. Navfree, Google and Apple have all given me issues. |
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| Author: | Cras [ Wed Oct 16, 2013 11:06 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
Try using a satnav instead of a telephone then
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| Author: | Curiosity [ Wed Oct 16, 2013 11:07 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
The mouse traps caught no mouses. Grrer |
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| Author: | Trooper [ Wed Oct 16, 2013 11:07 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
What is this? The 90s? |
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| Author: | Grim... [ Wed Oct 16, 2013 11:13 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
Cras wrote: Trooper wrote: Why can't they just pick the closest road and route from there? I've never had a satnav not do that. Aye - my TomTom is happy to direct me from the middle of a field. |
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| Author: | Trooper [ Wed Oct 16, 2013 11:15 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
I'm not paying for my satnav. What is this, the 00s? |
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| Author: | myp [ Wed Oct 16, 2013 11:16 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
Cras wrote: Try using a satnav instead of a telephone then And drive through the A50's central reservation, opposite lanes of traffic and ploughed fields in order to get to the cottage? |
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| Author: | Trooper [ Wed Oct 16, 2013 11:18 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
SilentElk wrote: Cras wrote: Try using a satnav instead of a telephone then And drive through the A50's central reservation, opposite lanes of traffic and ploughed fields in order to get to the cottage? Navfree got me to the cottage without a problem...
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| Author: | YOG [ Thu Oct 17, 2013 11:54 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
The leather on my new pair of Doc Martens feels light, thin and plasticky, and doesn't take any breaking in. Thought they might be fakes at first, but all other signs of authenticity are there, so they're just shit. 
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| Author: | Mimi [ Thu Oct 17, 2013 15:08 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
Doc Martens used to all be produced in the UK, now a lot of that has been outsourced to China and I think Thailand. It's a bit like Fender guitars - you can buy several levels of essentially the same guitar but made in different countries with different standards of workmanship and materials. The UK ones used to have that rock hard leather that you had to break in hard but then fit your feet forever. I think the ones from overseas break in easier but also don't last as long, so pros and cons. |
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| Author: | Grim... [ Thu Oct 17, 2013 15:10 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
They used to make them just up the road from me, location fans. |
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| Author: | YOG [ Thu Oct 17, 2013 15:26 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
Yeah, these ones are from Thailand, and feel much less sturdy than my last pair, which were made in China. (I've been wearing Docs forever, and have never had a pair this cheap-feeling, TBH!) There's actually a DM shop in Scouseland. Probably should have tried there before mooching around on eBay... |
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| Author: | Mimi [ Thu Oct 17, 2013 15:27 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
Ooh, I am a fan of locations! I am now sated for the day with this fabulous location fact. |
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