mjmooney Posted February 16, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted February 16, 2011 I'm a rapid reader. Whenever we did reading in class I would always be miles ahead as I don't read at a snails pace. That pissed me off no end.Did you learn to read early? That's usually what does it. My mum taught me to read by the time I was three. When I started school I was onto Rupert annuals, so I was a bit dismayed on Day One when the reception teacher started teaching the class the alphabet. I told her I could already read. She didn't believe me, so I got a book and showed her. She then gave me the pile of "Janet and John" books they were planning to work through that term. Gripping stuff - "Janet sees John" "John sees Spot" "See Spot run" "Run, Spot, run!" Fucksake. Took me ten minutes and I was bored again. Nightmare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theunderstudy Posted February 16, 2011 Author Share Posted February 16, 2011 See I work in engineering and I take in loads of information really quickly. Mike - yes I did, parents encouraged me to read and do jigsaws from a young age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amsterdam_Neil_D Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 I'm a rapid reader. Whenever we did reading in class I would always be miles ahead as I don't read at a snails pace. That pissed me off no end. I have this problem but with eating. I usually have to wait 5-7 minutes while everyone else finishes their dinner. Does not matter if it's just me and the mrs or a table of 10. I always arrive late as well so everyone can get a bit of a start as well. I have manners and everything but I think it's my view on the whole food thing, it's something I have to do but I don't enjoy 95 % of the stuff I eat. As far as I am concerned it just gets in the way of good things to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted February 16, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted February 16, 2011 That Bisto advert about making a promise to sit down for a proper family meal "one day a week", like it's some huge revolutionary achievement. And what is it? Bangers and mash with instant gravy. Haute **** cuisine! I'm not saying we never have a takeway in front of the telly, but if we do it's only very occasionally. We've always cooked an evening meal and eaten it as a family, without distractions, ever since the kids were babies. They still appreciate it, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted February 16, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted February 16, 2011 I'm a rapid reader. Whenever we did reading in class I would always be miles ahead as I don't read at a snails pace. That pissed me off no end. I have this problem but with eating. I usually have to wait 5-7 minutes while everyone else finishes their dinner. Does not matter if it's just me and the mrs or a table of 10. I always arrive late as well so everyone can get a bit of a start as well. I have manners and everything but I think it's my view on the whole food thing, it's something I have to do but I don't enjoy 95 % of the stuff I eat. As far as I am concerned it just gets in the way of good things to do.Sounds like you're eating the wrong food. I used to be like that as a kid - not a fast eater, quite the opposite in fact - but I hated mealtimes as an intrusion into my playing time. Then again, my mum's cooking (although hearty and nutritious) was a bit limited in scope. I love food now, and mealtimes are to be savoured (see my entry about the Bisto ad above!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Designer1 Posted February 16, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted February 16, 2011 That Bisto advert about making a promise to sit down for a proper family meal "one day a week", like it's some huge revolutionary achievement. And what is it? Bangers and mash with instant gravy. Haute **** cuisine! I'm not saying we never have a takeway in front of the telly, but if we do it's only very occasionally. We've always cooked an evening meal and eaten it as a family, without distractions, ever since the kids were babies. They still appreciate it, too. I'm with you on that one Mike. The family dinner seems to becoming more of a thing of the past sadly. I always make an effort to get everyone around the table for our main meal, unfortunately due to work I can't always be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggyrichard Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 People who give their car a name! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted February 16, 2011 Moderator Share Posted February 16, 2011 People who give their car a name! Alfie doesn't count for an Alfa does it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggyrichard Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 People who give their car a name! Alfie doesn't count for an Alfa does it? Yes :x :winkold: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theunderstudy Posted February 16, 2011 Author Share Posted February 16, 2011 Alfie!? Dear God BOF, snap out of it! My car doesn't have a name just "you beauty" "you piece of crap" "don't die on me now" "that'll do car" shouted at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hev Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 All my cars have had names (sorry) :oops: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted February 16, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted February 16, 2011 My car has a name Oh and a Man's car should ALWAYS be female, and a woman's car should ALWAYS be male. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hev Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Correct - my cars have all been male Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted February 16, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted February 16, 2011 Yep, 3 cars, 3 girls' names for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggyrichard Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted February 16, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted February 16, 2011 I thought only women gave their cars names. :shock: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggyrichard Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 I thought only women gave their cars names. :shock: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theunderstudy Posted February 16, 2011 Author Share Posted February 16, 2011 I agree Mike. Its a **** non-living object, you can feel affection for it without giving it a name ffs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted February 16, 2011 Moderator Share Posted February 16, 2011 Wow. You lot sure are in the right thread anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shillzz Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 It's OK to give a car a name if it's an old one, with a couple of stories behind it (even though I wouldnt). But I dont personally see the point in ascribing a name to something that's just rolled off the forecourt along with 10,000 other identical models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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