Hi All
I have been going grey since I was 16, I have come to terms with this a long time ago.
The last few years I have started thinning on top, not a problem my Dad lost his at an earlier age than me so I was sort of expecting it.
I have realised that I have started to say the same phrases as my parents.
They say that you know you are getting old when the police officers look younger than you - I have noticed this recently.
I become frustrated with the 16 year old shop assistants that appear not to know basic customer service skills. I started work at 16, was I never like that???? was I?????
However the most recent thing was that I was running a training course with a mixture of male and females. The youngest was 18 and the oldest was 28. The youngest were two attractive girls. Now you could say I was perving at them but they were the worst behaved members of the course sitting giggling and causing general nuisance. They took a lot of work and all I could think of was 'stop being stupid little girls'
Then it hit me, At 34, soon to be 35 (July) I was the oldest in the room and I was probably feeling the same way as my tutors did at when I was 18!
But saying that I don't really care about getting old I have worked with other 18 year olds who have had a very mature attitude and I have have worked with older people with a immature attitude.
So I have decided if I want to be a grumpy old man I will do or if I want to live it a up a bit I will do.
Brgds Rod - part time grumpy old man!
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Warming the Bed
Hi Redangel
This guys response to your period, as has been stated throughout this thread obviously shows that he was not worth a meet. Yes cancelling a meet is frustrating but I don't think his response was warranted.
It has been suggested that he was response was partly due to the fact that he was a single. I would like to point out that not all single blokes would have responded the same. Speaking as a single bloke myself, I would have asked whether you would like anything from me e.g. a hot water bottle, chocolate or if there was anything else I could do, even if it was just to keep out of the way!
This information does definitely not need to be on your profile.
Brgds Rod
This guys response to your period, as has been stated throughout this thread obviously shows that he was not worth a meet. Yes cancelling a meet is frustrating but I don't think his response was warranted.
It has been suggested that he was response was partly due to the fact that he was a single. I would like to point out that not all single blokes would have responded the same. Speaking as a single bloke myself, I would have asked whether you would like anything from me e.g. a hot water bottle, chocolate or if there was anything else I could do, even if it was just to keep out of the way!
This information does definitely not need to be on your profile.
Brgds Rod
Warming the Bed
Hi All
I've not posted for awhile but this thread caught my eye.
My sister always has said I do strange food combinations in the fact I like dunking bananas in orange juice.
I also like dunking Chocolate Digestives in orange juice, as if you get it right you can have a soggy biscuit and solid chocolate. If you get it wrong you end up fishing the biscuit out!
Only thing now is my sisters kids like doing the same! Hmm... I wonder who they got that off?
Quick exit right by the Uncle!
I've not posted for awhile but this thread caught my eye.
My sister always has said I do strange food combinations in the fact I like dunking bananas in orange juice.
I also like dunking Chocolate Digestives in orange juice, as if you get it right you can have a soggy biscuit and solid chocolate. If you get it wrong you end up fishing the biscuit out!
Only thing now is my sisters kids like doing the same! Hmm... I wonder who they got that off?
Quick exit right by the Uncle!
Warming the Bed
Having worked as a Assistant Photographer in the past, if I needed to get someone to smile I would say think of your favourite thing. This would normally raise a smile then I would say No! Not that! your second favourite then!
This is where I would normally get a laugh/smile and snap one good photo.
(It does work better saying it than reading it though!)
Also I found that if the subject didn’t look directly into the lens but just to the bottom of it the photograph looked better. This was fine with the older cameras with big lenses but with the digital cameras of today it is harder to do.
So my advice would be not to say it but think of the rudest thing you can! It should bring a smile to your face!
As an after thought what’s wrong with dirty comments?
This is where I would normally get a laugh/smile and snap one good photo.
(It does work better saying it than reading it though!)
Also I found that if the subject didn’t look directly into the lens but just to the bottom of it the photograph looked better. This was fine with the older cameras with big lenses but with the digital cameras of today it is harder to do.
So my advice would be not to say it but think of the rudest thing you can! It should bring a smile to your face!
As an after thought what’s wrong with dirty comments?
Warming the Bed
An Ex said she was going to give me flowers once, which I thought was a very nice gesture expect I had to point out that they set my hay fever off when they are in the house! However I did agree that if she did I would be taking my hay fever tablets!
It was always difficult when I bought flowers (from a florist!) of where I should keep them until giving them to the attended recipient. And yes I have done the buy the flowers from the local corner shop before but it has always been planned and never a last minute thing. They have always seemed to have gone down well....
I usually like to stick with roses or anything that the person has said they like (yes I do listen!)
Also I had a conversation with a friend a while back and we both agreed we liked the leather (black & red) roses that are currently available.
At least I don’t have to worry about my hay fever!
It was always difficult when I bought flowers (from a florist!) of where I should keep them until giving them to the attended recipient. And yes I have done the buy the flowers from the local corner shop before but it has always been planned and never a last minute thing. They have always seemed to have gone down well....
I usually like to stick with roses or anything that the person has said they like (yes I do listen!)
Also I had a conversation with a friend a while back and we both agreed we liked the leather (black & red) roses that are currently available.
At least I don’t have to worry about my hay fever!
Warming the Bed
Hi Lou
Not been to a clairvoyant myself, however, I used to work with a lot of girls who would all go together. They used to come back very positive and I think some things came true for them. I have personally experienced something’s that I can't explain.
Personally I believe that we haven’t fully explored the human mind/universe so it is quite possible that people can tap into things that modern science has yet to fully acknowledge. I personally have experienced something’s that I can't explain.
I really enjoy watching Most Haunted and other paranormal programmes. I like to try and make my own mind up as whether it is real or not. I think that if you go in with an open mind and listen to what is said but be aware that the information may be flexible in its interpretation, you should have an enjoyable time.
Also I think a reading is a snapshot in time and it is possible to alter the outcome of the reading by your future choices.
Will I be visiting one in the future? Yes I think I will do.
As a foot note I am reminded of the old cartoon when there is a fortune tellers booth and a notice saying 'closed due to unforeseen circumstances'
You might not want to go back there!
Not been to a clairvoyant myself, however, I used to work with a lot of girls who would all go together. They used to come back very positive and I think some things came true for them. I have personally experienced something’s that I can't explain.
Personally I believe that we haven’t fully explored the human mind/universe so it is quite possible that people can tap into things that modern science has yet to fully acknowledge. I personally have experienced something’s that I can't explain.
I really enjoy watching Most Haunted and other paranormal programmes. I like to try and make my own mind up as whether it is real or not. I think that if you go in with an open mind and listen to what is said but be aware that the information may be flexible in its interpretation, you should have an enjoyable time.
Also I think a reading is a snapshot in time and it is possible to alter the outcome of the reading by your future choices.
Will I be visiting one in the future? Yes I think I will do.
As a foot note I am reminded of the old cartoon when there is a fortune tellers booth and a notice saying 'closed due to unforeseen circumstances'
You might not want to go back there!
Warming the Bed
Sheddy (and I mean this very tongue in cheek) are you inferring that my tip was lame?
Ill forgive you this time though!
These are the sort of tips that get me through the day!
So guess Ill have to add another (lame and gross for good measure!) one:
Don't touch it, unless its moist!
Brgds Rod5210
Ill forgive you this time though!
These are the sort of tips that get me through the day!
So guess Ill have to add another (lame and gross for good measure!) one:
Don't touch it, unless its moist!
Brgds Rod5210
Warming the Bed
I’m going to have to agree with Darkfire on this one.
I do believe the Great British Public is getting better at complaining; however it is about how you complain.
Having been on the end of customer service complaints (some in a previous job where I was threatened to be killed - nice!) some of them were justified in complaining as belongings had gone missing/damaged/miss directed, (but threats verbal/physical abuse is unacceptable) I can ensure you people are willing to complain. However I was much more willing to help those out who put there case forward politely than those who screamed and balled.
I am now in a position where I am monitoring aggressive complaints and I am seeing an increasing trend, which I am trying to address by speaking to our management to improve our systems.
What you also have to remember is that even though people may not complain at the time they will probably tell at least 10 people about the bad service, whereas if they get good service they may tell 1 or 2 people.
So do the British complain - Yes but not always to the right person!
I do believe the Great British Public is getting better at complaining; however it is about how you complain.
Having been on the end of customer service complaints (some in a previous job where I was threatened to be killed - nice!) some of them were justified in complaining as belongings had gone missing/damaged/miss directed, (but threats verbal/physical abuse is unacceptable) I can ensure you people are willing to complain. However I was much more willing to help those out who put there case forward politely than those who screamed and balled.
I am now in a position where I am monitoring aggressive complaints and I am seeing an increasing trend, which I am trying to address by speaking to our management to improve our systems.
What you also have to remember is that even though people may not complain at the time they will probably tell at least 10 people about the bad service, whereas if they get good service they may tell 1 or 2 people.
So do the British complain - Yes but not always to the right person!
Warming the Bed
Hi Sheddy et al
This is my first post so I apoligise in advance for my spelling/ettiqute errors.
I have read many of your posts and have found them to be informative and funny so thought in this case I may be able to offer some advice.
As a H&S specailist (thats either a danger expert or safety annorak!) I aggre with what your doctor has said about changing posture on a regular basis. You should also consider the postion of your chair and PC as this can effect your circulation as well espcially if the seat is too high which can cause excssivve pressure on the legs.
You may want to have a which has useful digrams and aniamations regarding workstation set-up.
If I can be of any futher help please let me know.
Brgds Rod
This is my first post so I apoligise in advance for my spelling/ettiqute errors.
I have read many of your posts and have found them to be informative and funny so thought in this case I may be able to offer some advice.
As a H&S specailist (thats either a danger expert or safety annorak!) I aggre with what your doctor has said about changing posture on a regular basis. You should also consider the postion of your chair and PC as this can effect your circulation as well espcially if the seat is too high which can cause excssivve pressure on the legs.
You may want to have a which has useful digrams and aniamations regarding workstation set-up.
If I can be of any futher help please let me know.
Brgds Rod
