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    People out walking in gym wear who wave their arms vigorously like trying to prove they are excercising, not just walking.

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    Why people tell the world when and where they are holidaying on social media, which is where burglars target their next property.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rod View Post
    Why people tell the world when and where they are holidaying on social media, which is where burglars target their next property.
    TBH I find it hilarious that folk tell 'all and sundry' that they're going to be away for a fortnight, open invitation.
    "Once is happenstance. Twice is coincidence. The third time it's enemy action."

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rod View Post
    Why people tell the world when and where they are holidaying on social media, which is where burglars target their next property.
    Yes I agree. I try to do everything I can to make it look like we’re still at home!
    Started out with nothing. Still have most of it left.

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    How new people here, or those on a spree to 250, manage to find the obscure threads they bump and contribute to.

    Hmm, a thread with no updates for three years about a strap from SC. Looks ripe for a quick bump.
    Last edited by wileeeeeey; 20th September 2021 at 11:39.

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    I don't understand how people could ask for dog walking clothes advice.
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    Quote Originally Posted by JasonM View Post
    I don't understand how people could ask for dog walking clothes advice.
    Nor me, can't one not wear the usual clothes worn for walking without a dog? ;)

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    Who picks up a guide dogs poop ?..

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    Dog poo bag bushes - the most bizarre thing I’ve ever seen. Just a bush with deliberately hung bags of dog poo on it.

    The human race is doomed / I’m now convinced

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    Quote Originally Posted by RustyBin5 View Post
    Dog poo bag bushes - the most bizarre thing I’ve ever seen. Just a bush with deliberately hung bags of dog poo on it.

    The human race is doomed / I’m now convinced
    That happened when you could buy pre-grated cheese in a bag

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    People who insist on driving on the middle and outside land leaving the inside lane completely empty.

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    Quote Originally Posted by subseastu View Post
    That happened when you could buy pre-grated cheese in a bag
    I’m lazy enough to buy some every now and then, so I approve and don’t see it as a sign. I think the doom became obvious when they started to sell pre-fried minced meat and boiled eggs.

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    People in the outside lane of the motorway going 65mph with two clear lanes beside them.

    I always flash them, they always move, make a visible huff and then go back into the outside lane once I'm ahead of them.

    Pointless.

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    Quote Originally Posted by wileeeeeey View Post
    People in the outside lane of the motorway going 65mph with two clear lanes beside them.

    I always flash them, they always move, make a visible huff and then go back into the outside lane once I'm ahead of them.

    Pointless.
    Absolutely this. I'd love to hear their reasoning for doing so.


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    Quote Originally Posted by wileeeeeey View Post
    People in the outside lane of the motorway going 65mph with two clear lanes beside them.

    I always flash them, they always move, make a visible huff and then go back into the outside lane once I'm ahead of them.

    Pointless.
    More sit in the middle lane, as that is their 'comfort zone'. They don't have to mix with trucks/trailers or the faster cars in the outside lane.

    Seen it so many times when towing a trailer in inside lane - look in mirror, and there is someone sitting in middle lane doing same speed as me. Indicate once, no move, indicate twice - still no move to 3rd lane, or flash of acknowledgement - so I then indicate and pull out. They notice THEN!!! They usually brake hard because they have no idea that the outside lane is empty, and then glower like fcuk when they go past me again.

    Grrrrrrrr!

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    It's stupid because the middle lane is probably the most dangerous. People can come in at you from both sides and the lorries use it too.

    If I flash a few times and they still don't move I edge out to the right and put the full beams on. That aims it right in their driver side mirror and the only way they're stopping it is if they get out of the way.

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    Why the person who kept harassing me about my inefficient "old banger" "killing the planet" has just gone out and bought himself an M3 4 litre V8 ? After him showing it to me, I couldn't resist:-

    "Have you taken a photocopy of your driving license, because you may not have it soon?"
    "Thanks for showing me how it sounds but could you switch it off as another continent has just gone under water!"
    "Are you good at changing big end bearings?"

    I'm not a bit jealous!

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    On the way from London, I was not in any particular rush and so remained in the 'slow' lane. It was surprising the number of cars I overtook who were permanently fixed in the middle lane.

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    Quote Originally Posted by prexelor View Post
    On the way from London, I was not in any particular rush and so remained in the 'slow' lane. It was surprising the number of cars I overtook who were permanently fixed in the middle lane.
    Isn't that undertaking? I do it as well

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    Quote Originally Posted by wileeeeeey View Post
    It's stupid because the middle lane is probably the most dangerous. People can come in at you from both sides and the lorries use it too.

    If I flash a few times and they still don't move I edge out to the right and put the full beams on. That aims it right in their driver side mirror and the only way they're stopping it is if they get out of the way.
    Do you drive a BMW by any chance? Or failing that an Audi?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Harry Smith View Post
    Isn't that undertaking? I do it as well
    Although not illegal, you could get ticketed for it. It's against the Highway Code rules and it's a risky manoeuvre.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ryanb741 View Post
    Do you drive a BMW by any chance? Or failing that an Audi?
    GLC but it wasn't my choice. The next car is my choice and will be probably be a 3 series estate.

    The problem is years of motorbikes in central London. I don't have a lot of patience. But yep, BMW motorbikes.

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    Quote Originally Posted by wileeeeeey View Post
    GLC but it wasn't my choice. The next car is my choice and will be probably be a 3 series estate.

    The problem is years of motorbikes in central London. I don't have a lot of patience. But yep, BMW motorbikes.
    I used to have an Audi and it did is the only car I've had where I got speeding points and also had an accident (with a London bus lol!). I have a Velar now and spend most of the drive trying to make sure it doesn't break down so that keeps me busy!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Possu View Post
    I’m lazy enough to buy some every now and then, so I approve and don’t see it as a sign. I think the doom became obvious when they started to sell pre-fried minced meat and boiled eggs.
    Didn't even know those things existed. We're further down the hole than I thought. Hope you enjoy your bag of small bits of cheese.

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    Quote Originally Posted by wileeeeeey View Post
    It's stupid because the middle lane is probably the most dangerous. People can come in at you from both sides and the lorries use it too.

    If I flash a few times and they still don't move I edge out to the right and put the full beams on. That aims it right in their driver side mirror and the only way they're stopping it is if they get out of the way.
    Or if they get distracted by the sudden bright light in their mirror and cause an accident

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    Quote Originally Posted by robert75 View Post
    Or if they get distracted by the sudden bright light in their mirror and cause an accident
    Yup. Pretty stupid behavior. Two wrongs and all that

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    Quote Originally Posted by wileeeeeey View Post
    People in the outside lane of the motorway going 65mph with two clear lanes beside them.
    I thought the cops were supposed to have had a campaign to clamp down on this particularly irritating habit?
    If they have then it`s not worked..
    It`s unbelievable the amount of dimwitted, dopey clowns sat in lane 2 or 3 on a 4-lane stretch of motorway in a world of their own and completely oblivious to the fact that they are not overtaking anything and the two nearside lanes are completely clear for miles. Infuriating.
    Particularly prevelant on the M25 i have found, especially noticeable after a trip accross the channel where lane discipline is generally a lot better and the diabolical driving standards of a lot of UK drivers becomes obvious.

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    Wife has an accident, why is it hubby’s job to sort it out - are people still living in the sixties?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kingstepper View Post
    Wife has an accident, why is it hubby’s job to sort it out - are people still living in the sixties?
    Selective equality innit

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    Sealant in those standard size tubes. Usually only needed for a small job then left in garage with cap on in desperate hope that the next time you need sealant it won’t have set like a big rubber lolly pop in a plastic tube.

    That feels better
    Designed for the building trade who go through them easily, take them out of the gun and wrap completely in cling film and they wont set.

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    I have been painting the house and usually would have gone through about £100 of brushes.

    A small tube of cling film has kept this down to about five brushes.

    And to answer the thread title, gravity.

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    Things you'll never understand

    The wife wraps brushes and rollers in cling film but the forgets about them.

    We therefore end up throwing away brushes, rollers and cling film!

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    Quote Originally Posted by RustyBin5 View Post
    Selective equality
    Good phrase. :-)

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    Australians

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    Quote Originally Posted by Captain Morgan View Post
    .. and the Dutch.
    Enlighten us

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rod View Post
    Although not illegal, you could get ticketed for it. It's against the Highway Code rules and it's a risky manoeuvre.
    I see so much of it now, I assumed the rules had been relaxed.

    Does that also apply to the lanes that take traffic off motorways and dual carriage ways? You know the kind - about half a mile of roadway that splits the traffic before a junction.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mark020 View Post
    Enlighten us
    My you’ve really got your finger on the pulse eh...


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    Quote Originally Posted by Aimforthebushes View Post
    Agreed, they're sold everywhere but I don't know a single person who owns one
    I have one the David Bowie one I really liked it to be honest


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    i will never understand why clothing manufacturers use such horrible irritating material for labels....

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    Quote Originally Posted by greasemonkey View Post
    i will never understand why clothing manufacturers use such horrible irritating material for labels....
    Lol and embroidery right where your nipple is


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    Quote Originally Posted by UMBROSUS View Post
    Lol and embroidery right where your nipple is


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    Some put it on the OUTside - contrarian but comfy

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    Why males have nipples?

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    Quote Originally Posted by tixntox View Post
    Why males have nipples?
    Somewhere to put the clamps.
    Cheers..
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    Quote Originally Posted by Captain Morgan View Post
    My you’ve really got your finger on the pulse eh...

    Brilliant :-)

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    Why the sleeves on most shirts are so long.
    Started out with nothing. Still have most of it left.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tixntox View Post
    Why males have nipples?
    Heard on the radio some time back that nipples are formed before embryos become either male or female. That's why we all have them.

    I must admit I had always idly wondered previously
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    Quote Originally Posted by AlphaOmega View Post
    I see so much of it now, I assumed the rules had been relaxed.

    Does that also apply to the lanes that take traffic off motorways and dual carriage ways? You know the kind - about half a mile of roadway that splits the traffic before a junction.
    Yes, you have to be aware that the driver in the outside lane may make a decision to move to the inside lane and may not see you. If you pass on the inside, depending on the severity of the accident, you could be reported.
    All this is 'defensive driving' and anticipation.... thinking ahead.

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    Why a guy sat next to me in the train station the other day was holding his phone in front of his face to have a conversation despite the fact he was wearing Apple ear pods.


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    Quote Originally Posted by jaytip View Post
    Why a guy sat next to me in the train station the other day was holding his phone in front of his face to have a conversation despite the fact he was wearing Apple ear pods.


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    Video call I would guess.

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