mjmooney Posted August 9, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted August 9, 2022 We're still piggybacking on our daughter's Netflix account - about the only payback we get from her. Hope she doesn't cancel, as we're halfway through Fargo S2, and waiting on the next tranche of Vikings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted August 9, 2022 Moderator Share Posted August 9, 2022 25 minutes ago, mjmooney said: We're still piggybacking on our daughter's Netflix account - about the only payback we get from her. Hope she doesn't cancel, as we're halfway through Fargo S2, and waiting on the next tranche of Vikings. Very strong rumour that Netflix are going to increase the price for people watching from one account in multiple homes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tegis Posted August 9, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted August 9, 2022 13 hours ago, Xela said: Babyccino Puppuccino **** off Now I have a Denis Leary coffee-rant earworm. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 3 hours ago, TheAuthority said: Already have it over here. Not sure what parameters the algorithm is based upon but it tells you which route is the most eco friendly. isn't that just clicking the walking icon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted August 9, 2022 Moderator Share Posted August 9, 2022 So Google Maps problems... a current pain in the arse for me is this... Google maps That road has been open for weeks and I've reported that its open 5 times now. Still doesn't change and my Google Maps Guide rating is reasonably high EDIT: as I typed that I recieved an email to say it had been fixed so should be working from tomorrow It only took a week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limpid Posted August 9, 2022 Administrator Share Posted August 9, 2022 45 minutes ago, bickster said: So Google Maps problems... a current pain in the arse for me is this... Google maps That road has been open for weeks and I've reported that its open 5 times now. Still doesn't change and my Google Maps Guide rating is reasonably high EDIT: as I typed that I recieved an email to say it had been fixed so should be working from tomorrow It only took a week Google just take roadworks data from the govt data sharing. The contractor should have updated this when they finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted August 9, 2022 Moderator Share Posted August 9, 2022 2 minutes ago, limpid said: Google just take roadworks data from the govt data sharing. The contractor should have updated this when they finished. Yes but they don't because they can't be arsed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 2 hours ago, Tegis said: Now I have a Denis Leary coffee-rant earworm. Who'd he steal that bit from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limpid Posted August 9, 2022 Administrator Share Posted August 9, 2022 39 minutes ago, bickster said: Yes but they don't because they can't be arsed It's a little unfair to blame Google for incompetent contractors that they have no control over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tegis Posted August 9, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted August 9, 2022 8 minutes ago, Davkaus said: Who'd he steal that bit from? Hicks probably. He really struck gold on those short MTV-rants he had back in the 90s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 1 minute ago, Tegis said: Hicks probably. He really struck gold on those short MTV-rants he had back in the 90s Not really seen any of his stand-up but "Rescue Me" is one of my all-time favourite comedy/dramas. In my top 5 with The Wire and The Shield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted August 9, 2022 Moderator Share Posted August 9, 2022 1 minute ago, limpid said: It's a little unfair to blame Google for incompetent contractors that they have no control over. Where Google is to blame is taking a week to update the map once the issue had been reported and of course in not recognising my unparalleled expertise in the highway topography of Merseyside so they could fix it sooner (or you know notice that a F***ton of cars were driving through a closed road) There's also an argument to say that if you use data, it's your responsibility to ensure that that data remains accurate 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted August 9, 2022 Moderator Share Posted August 9, 2022 6 minutes ago, Tegis said: Hicks probably. He really struck gold on those short MTV-rants he had back in the 90s "I have a scoop for you. I stole his [Leary's] act. I camouflaged it with punchlines, and to really throw people off, I did it before he did" - Bill Hicks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chindie Posted August 9, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted August 9, 2022 My favourite Hicks comment on Leary relates to a question he got not long before he died. Hicks stopped smoking in his act suddenly, which was strange because his persona was constant fag on the go on stage. An interviewer asked why he'd quit, Bill slyly replied 'To see if Denis would'. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HallGreenVillan Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Pretty sure I saw Bill Hicks at Birmingham Uni union thingy some 30 yrs ago, wasn't a member, but someone else was, a lot of time and alcohol has passed since then so can't be sure :-0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted August 9, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted August 9, 2022 On 08/08/2022 at 15:39, mjmooney said: Took the grandkids out to RHS garden at Harlow Carr. Playgrounds, picnic, lovely. Got back to the car, rear window smashed in. Grrr. I've always said RHS members are nothing more than criminals and thugs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted August 9, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted August 9, 2022 On 08/08/2022 at 18:14, Stevo985 said: Maybe your taxi drivers. I can absolutely guarantee you that's not why the majority round here are asking. It's not "which way would you like to go" or "which way is best". I've had that before and it's absolutely fine. A quick "oh straight down the Warwick Road would be great" and that's all they need. It's "Do you know where that is?" followed by almost turn by turn instructions. Before sat nav that is. Nowadays it just inevitably leads to "do you have a postcode so I can put it in my sat nav?" People are just skipping the middle part Yep, more often than not you tell them where you live and they say just give me the post code. Most of them just stick the magnetic taxi strips on at the weekend and do a couple of hours for pocket money. Drive down the Stratford Road early Saturday evening and you'll see loads of them sticking the logos on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted August 9, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted August 9, 2022 23 hours ago, limpid said: Google Maps will soon have a "greenest route" option. It'll be interesting to see if that's any good. What? How does it know which road has the most trees and grass verges? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 STOP **** CHANGING THINGS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted August 9, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted August 9, 2022 18 minutes ago, Davkaus said: STOP **** CHANGING THINGS Where do you see this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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