British Expats - Pet Peeves?

People who can afford $1,000 for a treadmill probably spent rather more than $1,000 on their lawn tractor. ...... Zero turns, the current lawn equipment fashion accessory, start around $2.5k, and most are $3k or more. :ohmy:

FWIW I think the cheapest lawnmower with a seat I have seen this year is about $1,500.

jeffreyhy

Jun 6th 2013 9:35 am

Re: Pet Peeves?

Obviously (can't believe I'm using that word), I do not own a lawn tractor.

And I wouldn't be surprised is a good quality treadmill costs a lot more than $1,000 also. Surely some manufacturer makes a high-end model witl built-in HDTV, iPad, and wine cooler?

Regards, JEff

yellowroom

Jun 6th 2013 10:04 am

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Originally Posted by jeffreyhy (Post 10744565)

People who use the drive-thru, engine idling, when they could park, walk in, make the transaction, come back out, and drive off while the queue has yet to move.

I would agree had I not done an entirely scientific assessment and I know exactly how many cars there needs to be in the queue to reach break even point at my local drive-thru Starbucks. Most mornings its quicker to drive-thru as they put 3 staff on making those orders and only one on the walk-up counter. Plus, they know my order now (this morning I pulled up and got asked if I wanted my usual before I opened my mouth) and I confuse them terribly when I go inside. :o

moneypenny20

Jun 6th 2013 4:27 pm

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Originally Posted by Pulaski (Post 10744403)

I only used it through the end of May. I still have a copy, which I may use again next March 15, +/- a few days, but generally speaking, I'm moving on, ..... and back to my usual avatar! :)

Used it for a week then went back to prancing kitty. Got too confused, my small brain couldn't cope with them all.

Bink	Jun 6th 2013 5:33 pm

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Originally Posted by Pulaski (Post 10744580)

And the right to enjoy your own personal air conditioned space, .... complete with seating for seven, and four wheel drive? :confused:

:getcoat:

Boomhauer

Jun 6th 2013 11:25 pm

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Originally Posted by Pulaski (Post 10744611)

Z-turn is the way to go, if you want a nicely striped yard.

Xebedee

Jun 7th 2013 12:23 am

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Originally Posted by Sally Redux (Post 10744390)

http://youtube.com/watch?v=3BXXLW52xgQ

Almost certainly the funniest program until Spitting Image arrived.

"...ball or aerosol?"
"No, I want it for my arm-pits".

:blink:

paranoidandroid

Jun 7th 2013 1:19 am

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Originally Posted by Nutek (Post 10744588)

I'm just bitter because if I use te drive-thru, no-one can understand what I am trying to order.

Not that it is much better if I go inside. :lol:

If it weren't for Mrs N, I would have starved to death long ago. :D

It may not be so difficult if you didn't sound like Wurzel Gummidge.

Nutek

Jun 7th 2013 1:27 am

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Originally Posted by paranoidandroid (Post 10745595)

It may not be so difficult if you didn't sound like Wurzel Gummidge.

http://worzelgummidge.webs.com/howtospeakworzelese.htm

;)

paranoidandroid

Jun 7th 2013 7:11 am

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