bickster Posted January 10, 2020 Moderator Share Posted January 10, 2020 49 minutes ago, wazzap24 said: My Mrs is a big Eastenders fan, it seems like it’s on all the f****n time. it's why man-caves are born 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazzap24 Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 9 minutes ago, bickster said: it's why man-caves are born Funny you should mention that, we’ve just accepted an offer on our house and we are looking for a new one. The wife said we should write down a ‘wish-list’ of requirements for the new property I only have two. Fibre broadband and a room I could go to to get away from her and the kids 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted January 10, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted January 10, 2020 26 minutes ago, wazzap24 said: Funny you should mention that, we’ve just accepted an offer on our house and we are looking for a new one. The wife said we should write down a ‘wish-list’ of requirements for the new property I only have two. Fibre broadband and a room I could go to to get away from her and the kids Yep. We have the occasional conversation about downsizing. Always features me using the words 'recording studio'. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post snowychap Posted January 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 11, 2020 (edited) No chit-chat, 32-week bans and goal post-mortems - the five-a-side club with a 14-page rulebook Quote Five-a-side football with your mates. The chance to escape the rules and regulations of work, school, college, life...? Not so much at one club, who have a 14-page handbook with strict rules players must adhere to, including no WhatsApp "chit-chat" and bans for late replies. ... He shared the most bizarre on Twitter in a thread that has gone viral. Here is a snapshot: All members must be following the same rules and processes and "those who don't are punished until they do". Three-week bans for not reading the handbook properly, engaging in chit-chit in the WhatsApp group, withdrawing after selection. A three-week ban for asking the 'Director of Football' any questions that are answered in the handbook. A massive 32-week ban if you do not turn up for the match, regardless of the reason. No hats or scarves to be worn during pre-match tactical discussions, or any muttering under your breath. Excessive foul and abusive language encouraged if the team captain feels the need, though excessive "FABL" will also land you a three-week ban. A 20- to 30-second period after each goal for goalkeepers or captains to perform a "post-mortem" about why it was conceded. ... more Edited January 11, 2020 by snowychap 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dr_Pangloss Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 I'm slightly annoyed I didn't put Meghan Markle on my deadpool list. I actually strongly considered her but deemed it too early at that point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidlewis Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 On 10/01/2020 at 16:43, BOF said: Eamonn is fatter and pinker than I remember. Maybe the hate does it. Maybe he’s turned into an actual gammon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugzy1991 Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 (edited) I have a friend who claims they're allergic to all types of antibiotics. If this rare case is true, how would they treat someone with a serious infection? Edited January 13, 2020 by Bugzy1991 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 7 hours ago, Bugzy1991 said: I have a friend who claims they're allergic to all types of antibiotics. If this rare case is true, how would they treat someone with a serious infection? Contact the mortician. I jest, a lot of people are allergic to antibiotics. Depends on the severity I guess. Antihistamines will work in most cases for mild allergic reactions. Apart from that I don't know really, I'm sure they have something that works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted January 13, 2020 Moderator Share Posted January 13, 2020 I'm allergic to Penecillin which was dicovered about age 12 I've taken anti-biotics very sparingly in adulthodd and don't think I've had a single one in the last 25-30 years It was obvious to me even that long ago that antibiotic resistance was a thing, so the less you take, the more likely they'll work when you really need them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chindie Posted January 13, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted January 13, 2020 Holy **** the rain in the city centre just now. Christ. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blandy Posted January 13, 2020 Moderator Share Posted January 13, 2020 10 minutes ago, bickster said: I've taken anti-biotics very sparingly in adulthodd and don't think I've had a single one in the last 25-30 years It was obvious to me even that long ago that antibiotic resistance was a thing, so the less you take, the more likely they'll work when you really need them Isn't it the bugs that have the resistance, rather than the human? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted January 13, 2020 Moderator Share Posted January 13, 2020 3 minutes ago, blandy said: Isn't it the bugs that have the resistance, rather than the human? Yes but humans are generally taking and doctors generally prescribing far far too many. I've refused the prescription quite a few times as it was never really neccessary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted January 13, 2020 Author VT Supporter Share Posted January 13, 2020 1 hour ago, Chindie said: Holy **** the rain in the city centre just now. Christ. I was driving in it. I've never had to pull over before because the wipers literally couldn't handle the amount of rain. Until today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted January 13, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted January 13, 2020 1 hour ago, bickster said: Yes but humans are generally taking and doctors generally prescribing far far too many. I've refused the prescription quite a few times as it was never really neccessary Yep. I think I've only taken antibiotics once in about the last twenty years, when I got cellulitis in my arm, from an infected insect bite. Doctor reckoned if it progressed any nearer my heart I'd have been in ICU - or dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 I had it once driving in Liverpool, zero visibility on a dual carriageway. Didn’t know whether to stop and risk being hit or keep going and risk hitting someone. Luckily it was only a few seconds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted January 13, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted January 13, 2020 7 minutes ago, Stevo985 said: I was driving in it. I've never had to pull over before because the wipers literally couldn't handle the amount of rain. Until today. Only experienced rain like that once, while driving in Pennsylvania, USA. Far, far heavier than anything I've ever seen in the UK. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chindie Posted January 13, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted January 13, 2020 10 minutes ago, Stevo985 said: I was driving in it. I've never had to pull over before because the wipers literally couldn't handle the amount of rain. Until today. I had to walk from the office to New Street. Only a couple of minutes walk. I was drenched within a few steps. Literally drenched. Then the hail started like bullets and the wind whipped it up even more. I got to New Street and was literally completely bedraggled. Ridiculous. I've only ever seen rain like it once before, years back driving home from Cornwall where suddenly the heavens opened and the motorway turned into a river with visibility horrendous. But walking in it. **** hell. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted January 13, 2020 Author VT Supporter Share Posted January 13, 2020 35 minutes ago, Genie said: I had it once driving in Liverpool, zero visibility on a dual carriageway. Didn’t know whether to stop and risk being hit or keep going and risk hitting someone. Luckily it was only a few seconds. Yeah this was only about 30 seconds, and if I’d been on the motorway I’d have had to carry on. But I was on a quiet road. But yeah, couldn’t see a thing. I feel very bad for @Chindie being stuck in it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 I had one like that before Christmas on the M25. Never known anything like it in this country, it was more like the sort of tropical thunderstorm we got in Hanoi. I've never seen a motorway underwater before. That lasted for ages as well. Thankfully the one this evening, I'd just pulled up on Asda car park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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