British Expats - Search Results
British Expats

Go Back  British Expats > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Wikiposts
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
 
Page 1 of 4
1
2
3
4
Search: Posts Made By: Steerpike
Showing results 1 to 25 of 92
Search took 0.07 seconds.
Forum: The Trailer Park
Apr 2nd 2019, 5:06 pm
Replies: 8,893
Views: 558,017
Posted By Steerpike

Re: Pet Peeves?

That is a huge factor for me; there's something fundamentally psychological about the issue. If it's truly unavoidable, I don't mind it so much (although wall-mounted A/C units in hotels do bother...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Apr 2nd 2019, 4:39 pm
Replies: 8,893
Views: 558,017
Posted By Steerpike

Re: Pet Peeves?

I've actually tried that! The problem is, noise-cancelling headphones do great at filtering out the monotonous noise (they are great on airplanes!), but not so good with changing noise. They...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Apr 2nd 2019, 6:36 am
Replies: 8,893
Views: 558,017
Posted By Steerpike

Re: Pet Peeves?

I'm in an HOA community and they are pretty restrictive in general ... can't park on the street overnight, etc. So I wouldn't be surprised if they did have some restriction. The problem right now is...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Apr 1st 2019, 7:46 am
Replies: 8,893
Views: 558,017
Posted By Steerpike

Re: Pet Peeves?

Just discovered a new pet peeve ... moved into a new home in AZ this weekend, spent my first night sitting outside in the lovely cool evening air (70F) ... only to hear a neighbor's wind chimes! ...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Feb 3rd 2019, 3:24 am
Replies: 8,893
Views: 558,017
Posted By Steerpike

Re: Pet Peeves?

And what gets you through a wedding that IS your own?
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jan 30th 2019, 5:31 pm
Replies: 8,893
Views: 558,017
Posted By Steerpike

Re: Pet Peeves?

I tend to avoid SS because I almost always buy a fair amount of fresh produce ... tomatoes, apples, etc. and figuring out the 'codes' for them is difficult for me. The checkout operators at my local...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Oct 18th 2018, 7:51 pm
Replies: 8,893
Views: 558,017
Posted By Steerpike

Re: Pet Peeves?

That maybe the case in 'big ticket' stores like Home Depot, where most items are RFID (or similar) tagged, but is not the case in supermarkets. It's not financially feasible to tag a $1 item. And...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Oct 18th 2018, 5:25 am
Replies: 8,893
Views: 558,017
Posted By Steerpike

Re: Pet Peeves?

Have there been studies on the amount of losses due to theft / accidents with self-checkout at stores? When I first saw them, I was shocked and assumed theft would be rampant. I guess as long as...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Oct 16th 2018, 4:44 pm
Replies: 8,893
Views: 558,017
Posted By Steerpike

Re: Pet Peeves?

f**king chain store 'rewards' program signups at the checkout!

I was at Cost Plus World Market yesterday, and picked up a few items. There was just one person ahead of me at the register, and one...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Dec 10th 2017, 5:20 am
Replies: 8,893
Views: 558,017
Posted By Steerpike

Re: Pet Peeves?

To clarify, only the growing was banned due to potential disease spreading from a fungus on the bark; not the distribution or sale of the fruit. I've been happily buying blackcurrants at my local...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Dec 9th 2017, 5:44 pm
Replies: 8,893
Views: 558,017
Posted By Steerpike

Re: Pet Peeves?

Wow; I had to really turn up the volume to catch all he said, and eventually turned on closed captions. He may be a good comedian but he's not the best in terms of clarity! Some of his phrases were...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Nov 20th 2017, 12:47 am
Replies: 8,893
Views: 558,017
Posted By Steerpike

Re: Pet Peeves?

Darman Manufacturing CompanyDarman Manufacturing - Cloth Roll Towel Cabinet - Endura II (http://www.darmanco.com/endura2/)


This page - https://phelpsusa.com/product/cloth-roll-towel-dispenser...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Nov 18th 2017, 5:43 am
Replies: 8,893
Views: 558,017
Posted By Steerpike

Re: Pet Peeves?

I am 99% sure I saw these cloth towel dispensers at the British Library near Kings Cross when I was in UK in August!
Forum: The Trailer Park
Sep 20th 2017, 8:15 pm
Replies: 8,893
Views: 558,017
Posted By Steerpike

Re: Pet Peeves?

What's your thermostat? I just bought an Ecobee 3.
Forum: The Trailer Park
Sep 20th 2017, 6:18 am
Replies: 8,893
Views: 558,017
Posted By Steerpike

Re: Pet Peeves?

Pet Peeve - hotels that have very modern thermostats that don't offer a 'heat' / 'cool' setting - just a temperature setting. I guess they think they are being helpful, not confusing the poor guest...
Forum: The Trailer Park
May 5th 2017, 10:09 pm
Replies: 8,893
Views: 558,017
Posted By Steerpike

Re: Pet Peeves?

Was it cramped because of the extra gear under the seat for the entertainment system? Some airlines that have fancy 'headrest' based systems, have installed massive boxes in the footwell area to...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Mar 15th 2017, 4:33 pm
Replies: 8,893
Views: 558,017
Posted By Steerpike

Re: Pet Peeves?

I will certainly accept some blame, but my fault was in trying to accommodate the biker when I should have simply told him to wait till we got to a more appropriate passing point. This happened on a...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Mar 10th 2017, 2:45 pm
Replies: 8,893
Views: 558,017
Posted By Steerpike

Re: Pet Peeves?

But why not use headphones/earbuds? If we are talking McDonalds, that's one thing but if I go to a decent restaurant for a meal and some conversation, I don't want to hear the endless sounds of...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Mar 10th 2017, 2:42 pm
Replies: 8,893
Views: 558,017
Posted By Steerpike

Re: Pet Peeves?

This was covered in Ann Tyler's 'The Accidental Tourist' years ago ... first thing you do when you get on a plane is bury your head in a book, even though you aren't reading it! (before portable...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Mar 10th 2017, 2:39 pm
Replies: 8,893
Views: 558,017
Posted By Steerpike

Re: Pet Peeves?

F**ing mountain bikers ... :) ... I had to go to the hospital due to a mountain biker coming behind me on a steep trail in Scottsdale. He was persistent in trying to pass me, so I reluctantly stopped...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Mar 10th 2017, 2:34 pm
Replies: 8,893
Views: 558,017
Posted By Steerpike

Re: Pet Peeves?

Buy a bunch of these:
https://www.monoprice.com/product?c_id=102&cp_id=10228&cs_id=1022802&p_id=5296&seq=1&format=2

They are 'mini extension cords' - plug one end in the wall outlet, and now you...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Mar 9th 2017, 4:37 am
Replies: 8,893
Views: 558,017
Posted By Steerpike

Re: Pet Peeves?

Why would you wear earbuds without playing music? Waiting for a phone call?

I'm always amazed when I see people on beautiful hiking trails wearing earbuds and listening to music. It's great to...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Mar 8th 2017, 5:22 am
Replies: 8,893
Views: 558,017
Posted By Steerpike

Re: Pet Peeves?

The sound of cicadas is very soothing, to me. Love it. The sound of summer :)
Forum: The Trailer Park
Mar 6th 2017, 7:52 pm
Replies: 8,893
Views: 558,017
Posted By Steerpike

Re: Pet Peeves?

I once spent lots of time in Hong Kong on business. On my first visit I had a pool-side room at the Hilton, very upscale (and now demolished, alas - built in 63, demolished 95 ... typical Hong...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Mar 6th 2017, 6:04 pm
Replies: 8,893
Views: 558,017
Posted By Steerpike

Re: Pet Peeves?

Oh my ... I believe that is beyond my limit of tolerance! Worst thing I've ever seen here in CA is a 'potatoe bug'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YHxIlKlWfc
similarly 'delicate' if I recall...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 92
 
Page 1 of 4
1
2
3
4


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.