Pet Peeves?
Sep 30th 2011, 7:39 pm
#136
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Re: Pet Peeves?
Originally Posted by Bob
Products or services that aren't available in your area.
Baseboard heat, they're shit, why are they everywhere? And because of them, can't fit the stupid cabinet into the bathroom any more...Arse.
Top loading washing machines, how crap are they? And what is the point of that knobbish safety switch that stops the machine working if the lid is open? Well that switch has fallen off the washing machine, so it won't work. Cocktastic.
Doors that don't shut properly.
Public bogs where you can see someone taking a shit.
Power adaptors that are so chunky that they take up at least two spots on a power strip.
US plug sockets.
24/7 Customer service, only to find they actually mean 9-5pm and at other times you'll get a even less helpful automated menu that results in you hanging up in anger even sooner than advertised.
Baseboard heat, they're shit, why are they everywhere? And because of them, can't fit the stupid cabinet into the bathroom any more...Arse.
Top loading washing machines, how crap are they? And what is the point of that knobbish safety switch that stops the machine working if the lid is open? Well that switch has fallen off the washing machine, so it won't work. Cocktastic.
Doors that don't shut properly.
Public bogs where you can see someone taking a shit.
Power adaptors that are so chunky that they take up at least two spots on a power strip.
US plug sockets.
24/7 Customer service, only to find they actually mean 9-5pm and at other times you'll get a even less helpful automated menu that results in you hanging up in anger even sooner than advertised.
Sep 30th 2011, 8:49 pm
#137
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Re: Pet Peeves?
Originally Posted by Bob
Products or services that aren't available in your area.
Baseboard heat, they're shit, why are they everywhere? And because of them, can't fit the stupid cabinet into the bathroom any more...Arse.
Top loading washing machines, how crap are they? And what is the point of that knobbish safety switch that stops the machine working if the lid is open? Well that switch has fallen off the washing machine, so it won't work. Cocktastic.
Doors that don't shut properly.
Public bogs where you can see someone taking a shit.
Power adaptors that are so chunky that they take up at least two spots on a power strip.
US plug sockets.
24/7 Customer service, only to find they actually mean 9-5pm and at other times you'll get a even less helpful automated menu that results in you hanging up in anger even sooner than advertised.
Baseboard heat, they're shit, why are they everywhere? And because of them, can't fit the stupid cabinet into the bathroom any more...Arse.
Top loading washing machines, how crap are they? And what is the point of that knobbish safety switch that stops the machine working if the lid is open? Well that switch has fallen off the washing machine, so it won't work. Cocktastic.
Doors that don't shut properly.
Public bogs where you can see someone taking a shit.
Power adaptors that are so chunky that they take up at least two spots on a power strip.
US plug sockets.
24/7 Customer service, only to find they actually mean 9-5pm and at other times you'll get a even less helpful automated menu that results in you hanging up in anger even sooner than advertised.
Sep 30th 2011, 8:55 pm
#138
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Re: Pet Peeves?
Originally Posted by Leslie
Did I mention people that post made-up stories on the internet to make themselves look big and clever?
Sep 30th 2011, 9:32 pm
#139
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Re: Pet Peeves?
Originally Posted by paranoidandroid
Top loading washing machines and the power adaptors, definately.
Sep 30th 2011, 10:00 pm
#140
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Re: Pet Peeves?
Originally Posted by Jerseygirl
I hate top loading washing machines. Used one for 2 years when we first came here...couldn't wait to see the back of it. Now I've got one in the condo we've just bought...it's living on borrowed time.
Those bloody hooks though - what is the point in them? I swear it takes a good two or three minutes after the final spin cycle before I can get the bloody thing open, which really messes up my speed-laundry sessions on weekends.
B'stards.
Oct 1st 2011, 12:33 am
#141
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Re: Pet Peeves?
Originally Posted by SultanOfSwing
While I agree with you on just about everything there, I'd really just like to point out that 'cocktastic' may become my new favourite adjective.
Oct 1st 2011, 2:42 am
#142
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Re: Pet Peeves?
Originally Posted by Jerseygirl
I hate top loading washing machines. Used one for 2 years when we first came here...couldn't wait to see the back of it. Now I've got one in the condo we've just bought...it's living on borrowed time.
Oct 1st 2011, 12:55 pm
#143
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Re: Pet Peeves?
Whining kids....It's got to stop...I'm looking at you little bobette...
One of us might not make the day at this rate, especially as I'm feeling rougher than a Bangkok ladyboys arsehole right now.
One of us might not make the day at this rate, especially as I'm feeling rougher than a Bangkok ladyboys arsehole right now.
Oct 1st 2011, 1:01 pm
#144
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Re: Pet Peeves?
Originally Posted by Bob
Whining kids....It's got to stop...I'm looking at you little bobette...
One of us might not make the day at this rate, especially as I'm feeling rougher than a Bangkok ladyboys arsehole right now.
One of us might not make the day at this rate, especially as I'm feeling rougher than a Bangkok ladyboys arsehole right now.
Oct 1st 2011, 1:40 pm
#145
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Re: Pet Peeves?
Elmo! Hate him/her bloody annoying stupid ******.
Oct 1st 2011, 1:46 pm
#146
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Re: Pet Peeves?
Originally Posted by nethead
Elmo! Hate him/her bloody annoying stupid ******.
Totally agree though.
Oct 1st 2011, 2:36 pm
#147
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Re: Pet Peeves?
Originally Posted by Montfan72
Oh no, feel better Bob. How are you liking your new place?
Originally Posted by nethead
Elmo! Hate him/her bloody annoying stupid ******.
Oct 2nd 2011, 4:49 pm
#148
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Re: Pet Peeves?
Originally Posted by Lorna at Vicenza
How many times have you done that Les?
Oct 2nd 2011, 5:02 pm
#149
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Re: Pet Peeves?
Originally Posted by Bob
Top loading washing machines, how crap are they?
Originally Posted by paranoidandroid
Top loading washing machines
Originally Posted by Jerseygirl
I hate top loading washing machines.
Oct 2nd 2011, 5:09 pm
#150
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Re: Pet Peeves?
I'm wondering also about top loading washers lol! It's beats having to do your back in loading the machine. I kind of miss the cozy hum of the washing machine in your kitchen though...
