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04/07/2008 09:10

Room 101

I know, I know I always get into trouble for grumpy posts but here's what I would put into room 101, what 3 things would you put in?

Baby on Board signs in cars - Half the time when you see these the kids aren't strapped in properly so maybe they should have them facing inwards not out? Also, what do they think it means? "I drive like an idiot all the time unless I see this sign and then I'm a good driver"! And the old chestnut about letting the emergency services know that there is a child on board? well, half of the time there is no child on board and even if there was I think the child seat would be a giveaway.

Adverts for Lawyers and dodgy loans etc. - why are they always on the children's channels? I hate them, we don't watch much TV but if she ever gets to watch a childrens channel that shows adverts her first sentence might be "have you had an accident blah blah blah"

Hmmm I can think of a lot of little niggley ones for my third one, but I think I'll hold off and post my third one later when I've had a think.

Come on ladies (and girls) give me some more ideas......

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04/07/2008 09:37

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Can't think of 3 but would definitely put croc's in. I have no problem with them being used as they were meant as gardening/boating shoes but I hate it when people wear them into town. And 9 times out of 10 the colour of the croc in no way matches the clothing of the wearer.

Kiwi

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04/07/2008 09:41

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Yellow cars are one of my latest bugbears ... when I'm prime minister they will be banned...

TV adverts for 'ladies things' - we need them, we know where they are ... it isn't necessary to have a daft advert for them, particularly when I am in mixed company!

Taxi drivers who work out of my local train station - they act as though they are the only ones who need to use the drop off and pick up roads and clearly leave their manners at home...grrr

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04/07/2008 09:41

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Oh I like a good grumble TracieB, sooooo

1.The people behind you in supermarket/shop queues who insist on shuffling up till they touch you even if you move away they shuffle again,'It's my bit of space'!!!

2.Twits who drive round in cars going,Booom Booom Booom, apart from not wanting to feel the earth move (well not in that way) I like to choose what I listen to.

3. Whoever they all are who drop chewing gum on the pavements, if you ever spend the time just looking down
our Towns and cities are paved in Chewing gum!!!

I could actually carry on but I'll stick to the rules.

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04/07/2008 09:54

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Ok, I just put one on the new tecnologies post, so I'll have 4 by default, Ahem,

The ticket dispensers at our local metro stations, they only take coins and there are no change machines nearby but lots of inspectors on the trains and stations.

Adult cyclists who ride on pavements at the speed of light.

Men who think body odour is an asset to their masculinity.

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04/07/2008 09:57

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Quote:

Men who think body odour is an asset to their masculinity.

Oh, love it!

There's not one so far that I disagree with, I'm definately turning into a Grumpy old woman.

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04/07/2008 10:22

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Parking machines which don't give change - charge minimum Ł1.80 so almost always you put in Ł2. Moral of tale - always keep loads of 5p. handy I guess.

Marks and Spencer fruit and veg! Why oh why are they selling asparagus from Peru and strawberries from USA at the moment? No wonder their director of food got the big "E"

Crazy over-packaging of toothbrushes and razors - guaranteed to chip or break your nails...

Agree so wholeheartedly with all these others above.

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04/07/2008 11:03

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YES, YES to all of those!
How am I expected to find Ł1.90 for the car park every morning? But I refuse to give in and put in Ł2.
And the old dears in Tesco who dont realise they need to get out their purses and PAY until the very last moment!
And family members who pile things up until they all cascade down on my head or smash on the floor!
And thats just this mornings grumbles!

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04/07/2008 12:38

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Right

All of the above PLUS

1. Supermarkets that charge you for the pleasure of shopping in there by charging for the car park.

2. Pop up on computers-if I want one of whatever thy ae slling I'll research for it

3. Rain - when the children are off! (Holidays started here today)

I might do another post so I can three more in!!

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04/07/2008 12:45

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Beausoleil, that would be cheating, I only managed four by default as one is on another post!

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04/07/2008 12:51

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1. When answering the phone at work having to go through the "hello how are you? Yes I'm fine thanks, how are you?" routine. They are not interested in me and I am not interested in them, so let's just cut to the reason for the call!

2. Waiting in for utility companies, etc to turn up because they never offer a precise appointment time, eg could be anytime between 8am-1pm or 12midday- 8pm, so you end up having to lose the whole day.

3. When the weather forecast says rain and so you plan to stay in or go somewhere that's indoors rather than do something that needs good weather, then it's a lovely day after all.

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04/07/2008 12:55

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Hee hee ... don't get me started!

1. Middle lane hoggers on the motorway, causing a mobile chicane.

2. Men who insist on sitting on a packed commuter train with their legs wide apart (presumably airing their bits?) & encroaching on the seat next to them.

3. Elderly people zooming too fast along the pavement on a mobility scooter out of control.

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04/07/2008 12:55

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Right

All of the above PLUS

1. People who arrive when you are in a hurry and insist on staying longer than they should JUST to tell you one more thing quickly.

2. People who don't even attempt to walk under tha shower in the swimming pool when it's clearly marked.

3. People who are all over each other in your ace so to speak. Particularly people who have been together ages. WHY? We know and don't need to watch-I don't mean just hand holding etc I am all for that

I must be particularly grumpy today!!

Oh yes and people who tell me I can't have two posts, Gigi!!
It's not cheating it's initiative....

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04/07/2008 12:56

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hi there, first time so hope I do this right!
straight into room 101 has to be daily question from early retired hubby "so whats the plan for today then?"

people with all the time in the world in shopping centre while you try to get past them for a 15minute dash to buy forgotten card & pressie!

perfectly groomed ladies who lunch, while I still haven't got to grips with those hair straighteners

definetly heading into grumpy old woman territory

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04/07/2008 13:01

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Hmmm!
People who can't take criticism - not mentioning any names BeauS.

Jellyfish

Dirty dishes

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04/07/2008 13:03

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Are you picking on me Gigi?

Oh yes AND people who pick on me!! Not mentioning any other names GG

people who wait for someone else to empty the dishwasher

Oops they just slipped out!!

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04/07/2008 13:12

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I want my mum and I want her now!

Teapots that leak when you pour oops, sorry Mummmm

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04/07/2008 13:13

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Oh no - I'll have to join your husband then, Kim2. Its exactly what I ask mine every Saturday...

And if people are using their initiative to get another lot of stuff through room 101 I'd also include

People who can't use roundabouts properly
People who drive and use their hand-held mobile
People who pick their noses while sitting at traffic lights - yeuk!!!

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04/07/2008 13:26

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O.K. don't care about the rules,I'm having another go too!! I'm allowed I'm an EXTRA GRUMPY OLD WOMAN!!!

1. Great big nasty 4x4's with blackened windows, normal cars can't see past them at junctions, have to wait till they're gone, and can't see past them in car parks, and take life into own hands pulling out!!

2. People who park over the white line in car parks not leaving room for anyone else.

and........

3. people who wait till they are at the barrier in the car park to sort out every last little penny to put in the slot!!

Gosh I am enjoying this

I'll try not to post again promise

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04/07/2008 14:08

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Interesting...

this is turning into a bad case of road rage...

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04/07/2008 14:32

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All of the above plsu:

1. People who swear ALL the time.
2. People wihtout manners (particularly drivers and shoppers).
3. Hummers - sorry no idea how to spell this, but they are those massive cars from USA, they're orignally armoured vehicles and are now being driven on our roads. Where I live we only have street parking and a near neighbour has one. ARGHHHHH.

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04/07/2008 14:47

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Kim2 you have prompted me to finally add my 3rd one:

People who stop at the top of escalators to dither over which way to go in the shopping centre, causing a backlog of people behind them.

Now I might have to follow a little someone's idea and post again later

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04/07/2008 15:25

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1. Litter anywhere.

2. Children crying in supermarkets (do their parents take them there to start them off?)

3. People younger, better looking, thinner and cleverer than me (oops! slipped that one in!)

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04/07/2008 17:08

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People smoking just outside buildings and you have to walk through it.
Parents who think taking the children to Tescos on a Sunday or late at night is quality parenting time
Spitting

I also agree with issi's number 3.

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04/07/2008 17:17

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I do so agree with you about advets for lawyers - Tacie B - there is one for a loan company that drivs me so mad I have to switch over!

No. 2 would have to be coat hangers - I absolutely loathe them - they ALWAYS get tangled up with each other when you are trying to take one from wardrobe.

No 3 is grumpy old men - I love Grumpy old women - but not men!

Dorwin

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05/07/2008 00:24

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Excellent site. Agree with the lot! I am starting to cheer up!
. "Greenies" that drive 4x4s.
. People who stop at the bottom of escalators or even simply in my way when I have a laden shopping trolley!
.My next door neightbours for various reasons.

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