Troglodyte Posted April 21, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted April 21, 2013 I'm currently watching Sean of the Dead. On second thoughts, it might be the highlights of the Liverpool game - I'm not sure. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted April 21, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted April 21, 2013 Sorry to go back to the air football debate but I'm interested to know if there are any regional differences in the generally agreed term for a leather football as a child. We referred to it as a "caser". Any one else? I can also report they were called casers in Nuneaton in the 80s and early 90s. You got mad respect if you had something like an Adidas Tango. Yeah, they were casers (i.e. caseballs), even in the 60s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Floaters and casers or caseys for me. We had this one ball at school and played with it every break and lunch from year 8 till we left after year 11. It was unbranded and was a caser, definitely not meant to be played with on concrete, so can't believe it lasted so long. To celebrate we booted it on the roof of the English block last day of school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted April 22, 2013 Author VT Supporter Share Posted April 22, 2013 We said casers, but I seem to remember them specifically referring to those leather balls where all the shiny outer casing had come off, leaving the scruffy inner bit showing. (I can't find a picture. i searched for "scruffy football" and got a picture of Adrian Chiles...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethRDR Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 (I can't find a picture. i searched for "scruffy football" and got a picture of Adrian Chiles...) What a coincidence! I had the exact same problem during a porn-surf t'other day when I searched for "dribbling c***" 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted April 22, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted April 22, 2013 This is on our University home page at the moment: See the Northern Lights before they disappear 15 Apr 2013 Dr John Baruch from the School of Computing, Informatics and Media is organising a trip to see the Northern Lights in Norway. It may be the last time for a hundred years that we will have the opportunity to see the spectacular display that is Aurora Borealis. WTF? I've been Googling, and I can't find anything to say that the Northern Lights won't be visible for a century after this year. Any astronomers on here who know what this is about? If it's true I'd have thought it would have been bigger news, Brian Cox TV programmes, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limpid Posted April 22, 2013 Administrator Share Posted April 22, 2013 Aurora Borealis will stop if the sun stops shining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted April 22, 2013 Moderator Share Posted April 22, 2013 Zakly. It might be amazing but it ain't rare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethRDR Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 More worryingly, such an event would also render at least one Bob Marley song a falsehood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 So, the sun is stopping? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houlston Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Wasn't sure where to ask this, so thought I'd pop it in here. If there are any legal or retail aficionados on here I'd like to know is it possible to take back an item bought by my wife on her card if I have the item, receipt and card used which will also be the card refunded? Is it classed as fraud? I also contacted Paul Lewis from BBC moneybox and he replied saying he doesn't think there's anything wrong with it. Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimzk5 Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Yes its fraud, if caught you will have your possessions reposesed and get 6 years in prison, your household loses tour income, meaning once your debts pile up your wife will have no choice but to go on the game. Be carefull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houlston Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 ha ha thanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimzk5 Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 On a serious note yeah ive done it before, as long as you refund it to the original card used to purchase it, you should be fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eames Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Its not fraud - but the retailer is within their rights not to give the refund at that time if your wife isn't tere. 99/100 Ive got away with it because you don't ever hand your card over anymore it goes straight in the chip and pin doobery thing. I have been turned down though on the pesky signature match when I have handed the card over....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houlston Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 (edited) Its not fraud - but the retailer is within their rights not to give the refund at that time if your wife isn't tere. 99/100 Ive got away with it because you don't ever hand your card over anymore it goes straight in the chip and pin doobery thing. I have been turned down though on the pesky signature match when I have handed the card over....... They refused to refund the card, but offered me gift vouchers, which I tried to point out was worse as I wouldn't directly benefit from the card being refunded but I would from the gift vouchers. Plus with the receipt I had and my wifes card they knew I hadn't bought it so why were they happy to give me gift vouchers. I also had customer services on the phone at the same time saying I could do it but the duty manager still refused. Anyway it all got a bit heated and I was asked to leave the store, I refused, so they called security, I refused, they called a community support officer, I refused, he called the police! So I've written to head office, fair to say I was not a happy bunny. Edited April 22, 2013 by Houlston Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethRDR Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 What retailer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houlston Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 What retailer? House of Fraser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethRDR Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 The dicks. Still, if you make your disdain clear to all and sundry you might find yourself with your money back plus some "We're sorry we're dicks" gift vouchers on top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ender4 Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 that is crazy. i've returned stuff on my wife's card loads of times, i even just sign a scribble if they want a signature. no-one has ever questioned it. good on you for making a stance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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