Author Topic: First-World Problems.  (Read 333810 times)

Gus

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Re: First-World Problems.
« Reply #350 on: 20 February, 2014, 10:09:46 pm »
My train this morning arrived the wrong way round. Yes, it was back to front. No-one knew where the doors would be and we all had to change places on the platform.

I'm going to feel out of sorts all day now! Who can I complain to?

It could be worse, imagine it arrived on time.  :o

tiermat

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Re: First-World Problems.
« Reply #351 on: 21 February, 2014, 07:45:58 am »
Whilst on a transport theme...

I have had a great week in Limburg an der Lahn (twinned with Lichfield), getting some good work done.

At 16:00 yesterday I received an email saying that there is industrial action taking place at only one airport in Germany, the one I am flying from, today...

Bother!
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Re: First-World Problems.
« Reply #352 on: 21 February, 2014, 07:52:43 am »
My train this morning arrived the wrong way round. Yes, it was back to front. No-one knew where the doors would be and we all had to change places on the platform.

I'm going to feel out of sorts all day now! Who can I complain to?

It could be worse, imagine it arrived on time.  :o

We're in UK Gus, that surely will never happen...     :D

Wowbagger

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Re: First-World Problems.
« Reply #353 on: 21 February, 2014, 12:12:33 pm »
Fancied an after-dinner drink, but the only port in the house needs filtering and decanting. :'(
I find that this weather I'm not fussy - any port in a storm.
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Pingu

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Re: First-World Problems.
« Reply #354 on: 21 February, 2014, 12:14:29 pm »
My coffee mug's filter is busticated  :(

clarion

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Re: First-World Problems.
« Reply #355 on: 21 February, 2014, 01:46:20 pm »
Ah, lunch!  Falafel, home-made hummous with chives, halloumi, and sweet peppery leaf salad.  Excellent!

But, oh!  No wholemeal pittas :o  I had to settle for white. 

My day is spoiled. :( :( :(
Getting there...

Re: First-World Problems.
« Reply #356 on: 21 February, 2014, 02:55:56 pm »
Our shiny new cooker wasn't supplied with a connecting hose! Apparently it's because we didn't use the John Lewis installation option!  ::-)
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clarion

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Re: First-World Problems.
« Reply #357 on: 25 February, 2014, 01:39:44 pm »
Ah, lunch!  Falafel, home-made hummous with chives, halloumi, and sweet peppery leaf salad.  Excellent!

But, oh!  No wholemeal pittas :o  I had to settle for white. 

My day is spoiled. :( :( :(

:o No Waitrose within two miles of work!

But alumming it in Tescos, I managed to get wholemeal pittas this morning.
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Cudzoziemiec

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Re: First-World Problems.
« Reply #358 on: 28 February, 2014, 09:51:58 pm »
Ah, lunch!  Falafel, home-made hummous with chives, halloumi, and sweet peppery leaf salad.  Excellent!

But, oh!  No wholemeal pittas :o  I had to settle for white. 

My day is spoiled. :( :( :(

:o No Waitrose within two miles of work!

But alumming it in Tescos, I managed to get wholemeal pittas this morning.
Is this a reference to stupormarket arson?!!!
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Oaky

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Re: First-World Problems.
« Reply #359 on: 07 March, 2014, 09:55:57 pm »
All of my favourite tumblers are in the dishwasher, so I'm reduced to drinking my wine from an actual wine glass!
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mcshroom

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Re: First-World Problems.
« Reply #360 on: 10 March, 2014, 02:49:10 pm »
Virgin trains WiFi won't let me log phone and eBook reader on at the same time so I'm having to browse the forum on 3g while my book downloads.
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Wowbagger

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Re: First-World Problems.
« Reply #361 on: 22 March, 2014, 05:01:51 pm »
It would appear that a Waitrose card only entitles one to a medium cappuccino whereas I made the mistake of ordering a large. The drinks were already prepared by the time the till staff made me aware of the fact. Ever eager to please, I suggested that they throw it away and pour a regular one. It was decided that I should have the large at no charge.
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red marley

Re: First-World Problems.
« Reply #362 on: 22 March, 2014, 06:24:33 pm »
The newsagent had mistakenly put the Telegraph magazine inside my copy of the Saturday Guardian instead of Guardian Weekend. I'm now worried I might go a little bit right wing.

clarion

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Re: First-World Problems.
« Reply #363 on: 22 March, 2014, 07:02:06 pm »
Now Wash Your Hands.
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Charlotte

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Re: First-World Problems.
« Reply #364 on: 22 March, 2014, 10:27:02 pm »
The little bottles of basil-infused olive oil included with our Finest range oven-ready pizzas tonight were almost solid, having been in a chiller cabinet.

Julian had to hold them both under the hot tap whilst the pizzas were in the oven so that she could drizzle the oil as per the serving suggestion.
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Ruth

Re: First-World Problems.
« Reply #365 on: 22 March, 2014, 10:29:17 pm »
The little bottles of basil-infused olive oil included with our Finest range oven-ready pizzas tonight were almost solid, having been in a chiller cabinet.

Julian had to hold them both under the hot tap whilst the pizzas were in the oven so that she could drizzle the oil as per the serving suggestion.

That is completely unacceptable.  You shouldn't have to spend your valuable time liquefying oil, that is supposed to be drizzlable. 

Eccentrica Gallumbits

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Re: First-World Problems.
« Reply #366 on: 22 March, 2014, 10:39:38 pm »
The little bottles of basil-infused olive oil included with our Finest range oven-ready pizzas tonight were almost solid, having been in a chiller cabinet.

Julian had to hold them both under the hot tap whilst the pizzas were in the oven so that she could drizzle the oil as per the serving suggestion.
I'm keeping you both in my thoughts.
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Re: First-World Problems.
« Reply #367 on: 22 March, 2014, 10:49:13 pm »
The newsagent had mistakenly put the Telegraph magazine inside my copy of the Saturday Guardian instead of Guardian Weekend. I'm now worried I might go a little bit right wing.

What makes you think it was a mistake?

Charlotte

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Re: First-World Problems.
« Reply #368 on: 22 March, 2014, 10:53:16 pm »
I'm keeping you both in my thoughts.

You're very kind - that means a lot to us at this difficult time.
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Re: First-World Problems.
« Reply #369 on: 22 March, 2014, 11:09:47 pm »
I'm just sorry you have to shop at Tescos

Pingu

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Re: First-World Problems.
« Reply #370 on: 22 March, 2014, 11:22:20 pm »
I'm keeping you both in my thoughts.

You're very kind - that means a lot to us at this difficult time.

Is there a book of condolence that I can sign?

Charlotte

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Re: First-World Problems.
« Reply #371 on: 22 March, 2014, 11:26:00 pm »
I'm just sorry you have to shop at Tescos

It was too far to walk to Waitrose and we were so hungry  :-[

Is there a book of condolence that I can sign?

That might help us find some closure - we could pick one up at John Lewis when we pop into town tomorrow, I'm sure they'll have something suitable.
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Re: First-World Problems.
« Reply #372 on: 23 March, 2014, 09:50:51 am »
Anointing your pizza with essence of mustachioed cyclist ?  :D
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Eccentrica Gallumbits

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Re: First-World Problems.
« Reply #373 on: 23 March, 2014, 10:36:12 am »
How are you both this morning? I hope you were able to get at least some sleep.
My feminist marxist dialectic brings all the boys to the yard.


Charlotte

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Re: First-World Problems.
« Reply #374 on: 24 March, 2014, 01:50:51 pm »
We're bearing up as best we can.  Julian suggested a night at the London Lesbian & Gay Film Festival, followed by a light supper at Wagamama on the South Bank and I think it really helped us try and move on.

Thanks for your continued support, Kirst.  It's great to feel surrounded by so much love and warmth.
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