SPAM random annoying things

[Zarjazz]

My first 'gig' was the Glastonbury year of mud in 1997. I remember seeing The Prodigy, Smashing Pumpkins, Radiohead, Chemical Brothers, Placebo, Beth Orton and Daft Punk amongst others. I think I peaked too early because nothing since ever topped that lineup.

 

[Wij]

First time I saw Oasis was at The Leadmill in Sheffield, entirely by accident; it was a few weeks before their first single came out, and it was obvious they were going to be huge.

Saw Stereophonics at Glasto and they were great.

First time I saw the Happy Mondays they were all completely off their tits and we're so bad it was funny, and fortunately the Inspiral Carpets were the support and they were amazing.

I can’t even remember anyone I saw at the Leadmill as I was on acid quite a lot at Uni.

 

[Wij]

I can’t even remember anyone I saw at the Leadmill as I was on acid quite a lot at Uni.

I friend of mine says his band supported Pulp there and blew them away but he would say that

 

[Deebs]

I friend of mine says his band supported Pulp there and blew them away but he would say that

He would say "blew them away" as he gave them all a blowjob afterwards.

 

[Deebs]

Still not sleeping. I blame @BloodOmen for it.

So I decided to update all my home switches to the latest software version and realised I have so many of the bloody things as you can see (the offline ones are still here, just not in use.......)

 

[Tom]

I have tinnitus now so can't stand loud noises, my earliest concert was Jean Michel Jarre at Docklands in 1988. Amazing memories of that one. I went to Cities in the Park at Heaton Park in 1991. Saw Del Amitri in Manchester around the same time. JMJ again at Maine Road in 1993. I don't think I've been to much after that because ticket prices went stupidly expensive.

 

[Deebs]

I have tinnitus now so can't stand loud noises, my earliest concert was Jean Michel Jarre at Docklands in 1988. Amazing memories of that one. I went to Cities in the Park at Heaton Park in 1991. Saw Del Amitri in Manchester around the same time. JMJ again at Maine Road in 1993. I don't think I've been to much after that because ticket prices went stupidly expensive.

Ah it is not only me, my tinnitus is awful as well, seems to have gotten worse over the last year I reckon.

 

[Embattle]

Still not sleeping. I blame @BloodOmen for it.

So I decided to update all my home switches to the latest software version and realised I have so many of the bloody things as you can see (the offline ones are still here, just not in use.......)

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My setup is rather simple including 2x Zyxel 2.5 Gigabit Switch MG-105 and 2x Asus XT12.

I have tinnitus now so can't stand loud noises, my earliest concert was Jean Michel Jarre at Docklands in 1988. Amazing memories of that one. I went to Cities in the Park at Heaton Park in 1991. Saw Del Amitri in Manchester around the same time. JMJ again at Maine Road in 1993. I don't think I've been to much after that because ticket prices went stupidly expensive.

I'm fairly sure I got tinnitus after being on a drug for my Crohn's called Asacol for a couple of years, with time my brain has managed to cancel it out to some degree.

 

[Ormorof]

I always wonder why parents don't look back at their own youth and go "nah, that was fine tbh".

Then they would just rebel against something else

 

[Deebs]

Ordering same day from Amazon, looking at the tracking map and then realising you are the last fucker on his delivery day or near enough. The van is so fucking close!!!!

 

[Deebs]

Oh and I am desperate for a sit down on the loo. ARGH!!!!

 

[Embattle]

When a game asks you twice about quitting.

 

[Embattle]

Modern Ladders with all there safety features, including the inability to split a two piece extension ladder into separate parts. We had to cut some ribbons, pop some rivets, etc. just to get it in to two parts.

 

[Deebs]

Modern Ladders with all there safety features, including the inability to split a two piece extension ladder into separate parts. We had to cut some ribbons, pop some rivets, etc. just to get it in to two parts.

why make it even harder? My Dad has a 2 piece ladder that can split in two. When it is lying flat you can do it with a little bit of effort, when it is upright with someone on it, no chance. What is the risk? It has metal guides, hooks which lock its height.

Cannot fathom how someone can get it wrong as it just won't work. Fucking HS&E worldwide need to do one sometimes.

 

[Raven]

The absolute state of our NHS, A&E is a glorified porta-cabin, but they have made sure there are 2 costa coffees, an M&S and a Subway, right next to A&E.

Wife had done her ankle, we turned up at 8, must be casual Monday.

 

[Embattle]

Common Cold

 

[Lamp]

Tips (or "refuse and reclycing centres" as they're now known )

What happened to the old days of driving up, dumping everything down the slope thing into the same pile ?
Now you gotta carry stuff to 15 different areas whilst trying not to get killed by JCBs and van drivers who reverse without checking whats behind them first.

Clearing out my Dad's garage. He accumulated a lot of crap over 40+ years.

 

[Ormorof]

Tips (or "refuse and reclycing centres" as they're now known )

What happened to the old days of driving up, dumping everything down the slope thing into the same pile ?
Now you gotta carry stuff to 15 different areas whilst trying not to get killed by JCBs and van drivers who reverse without checking whats behind them first.

Clearing out my Dad's garage. He accumulated a lot of crap over 40+ years.

Its too expensive to hire people to do that anymore, too many old people not enough tax payers

 

[Embattle]

Common Cold

Seems running a test today it isn't a common Cold but COVID my dad has bought into the house, thus waiting for a call back from 111 as I'm on immunosuppressants.

 

[Scouse]

Seems running a test today it isn't a common Cold but COVID my dad has bought into the house, thus waiting for a call back from 111 as I'm on immunosuppressants.

Hope all is good m8.

 

[DaGaffer]

Virgin Media.

On the phone to them "I've had a lousy connection all week, dropping connections in Teams , can't play games at all".
"We can't see anything wrong"
"ORLY?"


Still won't do anything. Cunts.

 

[Lamp]

Got basic sky broadband. I don't need high speed internet for anything. Bit of browser gaming and youtube. Its been extremely reliable. If I need to download anything quick I'll use my mobile.

 

[Wij]

Virgin Media.

On the phone to them "I've had a lousy connection all week, dropping connections in Teams , can't play games at all".
"We can't see anything wrong"
"ORLY?"
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Still won't do anything. Cunts.

I fucking hate Virgin Media. Raised complaints to them a few times. Thank fuck we have had other fibre fitted a few weeks back on our street. Once this contract is up I’m off.

 

[Embattle]

Hope all is good m8.

Well naturally concerned with my general run down feeling and an annoying sharpish pain near right shoulder.

I talked to an initial operator on 111 who went through some questions then another person was to call me, a paramedic this time but both were more concerned about the possibilities of heart issues but we're content that the pain in my shoulder is related to COVID since the pain didn't result crushing etc.

The paramedic organised for a person from COVID response team to call me, about 10 minutes later a doctor called me to discuss my COVID and health. After that he organised a prescription of Paxlovid due to being on immunosuppressants.

Naturally they all said call 999 or go to A&E if things get worse, such as my Spo level drops low etc.

 

[Scouse]

Virgin Media.

On the phone to them "I've had a lousy connection all week, dropping connections in Teams , can't play games at all".
"We can't see anything wrong"
"ORLY?"
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Still won't do anything. Cunts.

Had the same with EE and my (only) local tower. I did a topographical signal strength map for them after they fucked it due to "works".

They fessed up to their hardware being broken and service being shite and still won't do owt.

 

[Scouse]

I fucking hate Virgin Media. Raised complaints to them a few times. Thank fuck we have had other fibre fitted a few weeks back on our street. Once this contract is up I’m off.

I wish I had an alternative

 

[Embattle]

What a complete cluster fuck getting the anti viral drug I need is, it is a drug called Paxlovid and no regular pharmacy holds them even though you have to take them within 5 days of symptoms of COVID.

 

[DaGaffer]

I fucking hate Virgin Media. Raised complaints to them a few times. Thank fuck we have had other fibre fitted a few weeks back on our street. Once this contract is up I’m off.

Problem I have is there was no other Telco line into the house when we moved in, so Virgin were the default. To get fibre in I'd have to get Eir (Irish equivalent of BT) to put it in, and contract with them for two years before I could switch to another provider like Sky, and fear is just, "am I going to get just as much grief for all the effort?"

 

[Wij]

Problem I have is there was no other Telco line into the house when we moved in, so Virgin were the default. To get fibre in I'd have to get Eir (Irish equivalent of BT) to put it in, and contract with them for two years before I could switch to another provider like Sky, and fear is just, "am I going to get just as much grief for all the effort?"

Had that for years. I would have left years ago but the best anyone else could offer was 4 megabit :/

 

[Embattle]

Finally got Paxlovid a few hours ago by a taxi, Royal Devon and Exeter COVID Medicine Delivery Unit took control of it and got it sorted quickly and professionally.

It is times like this you realise that sometimes things don't work as well as they should, certainly not integrated as well as they should be.