Davkaus Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 i've just seen what he's hired from work, he's got a flatbed lorry, he's stood on the back of it and using that as the raised platform to trim the top of the hedge, any sympathy i had has gone, **** him, why doesnt he just use a step ladder like a normal person? or am i misunderstanding how a normal person would trim a hedge? after the abuse he gave me earlier im half tempted to go over and ask him why he's doing it like a clearing in the woods Clearly he's a man who has taken his 'working at height' safety lecture extremely seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 not really, the back of the flatbed has no fall arrest its probably more dangerous... ad you've reminded me, caught a radio 1 newsbeat special, the HSE are moaning that because their funding has been cut by 1/3 people in construction arent safe, are they **** kidding? its just shy of filling a form in to use the shitter! we have had great experienced project managers take early retirement because they are worried that there will be an accident on site and they wont have filled a form in properly and therefore be placed with the blame, there is an insane amount of H&S paperwork required now, the HSE dont need additional funding and more site visits, in all controlled in house by the contractor (at a pretty packet too) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 If you think 'there's nothing to do in Birmingham' then you have set yourself incredibly high standards. Birmingham is a shit hole. The more you travel the world, the more you come to understand that fact. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 (edited) I've travelled a fair bit considering my age and I still absolutely love Birmingham. Still my 2nd favourite city in the world (that I've visited) Edited July 13, 2013 by StefanAVFC 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morley_crosses_to_Withe Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 If you think 'there's nothing to do in Birmingham' then you have set yourself incredibly high standards. Yep, it comes from living in one of the world's best cities for six years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 (edited) Birmingham really doesn't have much to do when you compare it to London, London is 24/7, there's always something going on, plus the people are a lot more interesting and women a lot more attractive. Birmingham for me is a great place to relax and live in a comparatively nicer house, if I was raising a family I'd much rather do it in Birmingham, however as someone who is in their early 20s, London wins every time in the excitement and things to do aspect. What I would disagree on is the idea that everyone in London earns enough to support the high cost of living, for most industries (i.e. outside of the financial services and law) the premium associated with working in London really isn't that great and certainly isn't enough in a climate where rents are growing at a much faster rate than wages in real terms. Edited July 13, 2013 by Dr_Pangloss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Growing up in a village where there genuinely is nothing to do, just seems a bit daft. There is practically every shop, every amenity every leisure activity etc in Birmingham, so saying there's nothing to do baffles me 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 There is a noticeable difference between 'global' cities and the average city. You always feel in the midst of something even when there is nothing going on. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 I've travelled a fair bit considering my age and I still absolutely love Birmingham. Still my 2nd favourite city in the world (that I've visited) You need to travel a bit more then .. I doubt Brum would even make my top 1000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 i think its easy to take for granted because its on the doorstep and so often visited, id say the centre certainly isnt a shit hole, the surrounding area isnt great by any stretch the main problem is how many of us here actually use brum for anything other than shopping, eating and getting drunk? to which id say the 1st 2 at least its a great city for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 (edited) i think its easy to take for granted because its on the doorstep and so often visited, id say the centre certainly isnt a shit hole, the surrounding area isnt great by any stretch the main problem is how many of us here actually use brum for anything other than shopping, eating and getting drunk? to which id say the 1st 2 at least its a great city for Exactly. I love Birmingham. I've travelled a fair bit considering my age and I still absolutely love Birmingham. Still my 2nd favourite city in the world (that I've visited) You need to travel a bit more then .. I doubt Brum would even make my top 1000 I sincerely doubt you've even been to 1000 cities Edited July 13, 2013 by StefanAVFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voinjama Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 This London v Birmingham debate you lot are having interests me because I lived in London for 4 years, and I'm now living in Edgbaston, by the city centre. The things I prefer about Birmingham are the cost of living, the women are better looking and it's less competitive. London is too competitive for jobs, housing, sponsorship, women, schools etc. I slightly prefer Birmingham but then that might be because I am new here. But in Birmingham you really do need a car, in London you don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voinjama Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 I've travelled a fair bit considering my age and I still absolutely love Birmingham. Still my 2nd favourite city in the world (that I've visited) You need to travel a bit more then .. I doubt Brum would even make my top 1000 Seriously? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 lmao no way are the women better looking in Birmingham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voinjama Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 I think they are. Stunning Asian women all over Birmingham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 (edited) If you're an Asian-chaser then you may well be in your element in Bham then. London has a much better mix of attractive women since it's the sort of city to pull in people from all over the world. Edited July 13, 2013 by Dr_Pangloss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voinjama Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Yeah but they are mostly stuck up and pretentious, waiting for that pop star/footballer/millionaire. I don't go into either of those categories, so I'm left with not much when I'm there. And I do like Indian women, but of course London has many too especially in West/North West. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingram85 Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Girl I'm seeing is Indian voinjama, want me to ask if she has any single friends with very particular, specific completely normal and not weird in any way interests? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voinjama Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 No need, girl I'm seeing is Indian too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingram85 Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Well there you go then, problem solved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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