Originally Posted by BristolUK (Post 12176675)

I'm on strike today.

So fed up of the kitchen sink getting cluttered with dishes, pots and pans etc. Today it was impossible to get a small jug under the tap to add water to the Keurig.

It's supposed to be my stepson's job but he always makes it into a major chore when 10 minutes after supper would clear the sink and draining rack and allow additional stuff to be added to the dishwasher until it's full for another run.

So earlier on I said I was going on strike and not doing supper tonight. :lol:

So stepson emptied the sink and stepdaughter later asked what was for supper. They thought that meant I had called off the strike. :blink:

"How long are you on strike?"

I said 24 hours and then tomorrow I'm working to rule. :rofl:

They've been scrabbling around for what to do. There's even a pot of spud and carrots ready prepared from yesterday to make a mash. There's fish, chickenburgers, sausages, other veggies, all sorts of stuff they could use to make a meal. Even tins.

Mother in law has just sent stepson out for McDonalds. :rolleyes:
I'm having a salad.

Hopefully I've made my point.

Originally Posted by Oink (Post 12176813)

In a slightly different area of industrial relations, HID went on strike once. Apparently, to avoid further conflict, it was insisted that any bargaining arrangements had to take place in the Holt Renfrew department store. :lol:

Originally Posted by BristolUK (Post 12176845)

I'm guessing I'm not the only one who needs that explaining? :o

Originally Posted by Jsmth321 (Post 12176896)

Coquihalla Highway closed again with drivers stranded | Globalnews.ca

Highway 1 Boston Bar to Yale is also closed with people stranded.

Must suck to get stuck in this cold when the highways close, even with supplies there are no toilet facilities unless you luck out and get stuck near the rest areas.

Originally Posted by BristolUK (Post 12177293)

I got up this morning and the sink had accumulated no dishes or pans at all. :thumbup:

How long will it last? :unsure:

Originally Posted by Oink (Post 12176862)

She stopped certain activities that I argued were essential services. ;)

Originally Posted by BristolUK (Post 12176359)

Browsing through the latest Walmart flyer I was astonished to see battered cod (produced proudly in Great Britain) with Findus on the box.

I think I've only ever seen Blue Water, Hi-Liner or store brand fish like that. Certainly never Findus.

Originally Posted by Shirtback (Post 12176510)

Aren't all those brands (mostly) owned by the same parent company?

(Scuttles off to reread Walmart flyer)... ;)

Originally Posted by Stinkypup (Post 12177444)

Well this is good news..hopefully they won't do it again! :fingerscrossed:

Fantastically dedicated people :thumbup:

New Zealand whales: Hundreds refloat on high tide at Farewell Spit - BBC News

Originally Posted by Jsmth321 (Post 12177441)

I was amused with the directions. "Ensure product is piping hot before serving."

Originally Posted by Shard (Post 12177805)

...Sad that so many whales died...

Originally Posted by BristolUK (Post 12177293)

I got up this morning and the sink had accumulated no dishes or pans at all. :thumbup:

How long will it last? :unsure:

Originally Posted by Pica (Post 12177294)

For as long as you're on strike or about to :)