What's made you grumpy today?

[Nickslikk2112]

Halloween.. wtf is the point of it

It lets people wander round Tesco dressed as Dinosaurs, Sharks and Bananas. Although what that has to do with Halloween I knoweth not.

Oh for the days of Turnip Lanterns and Apple Bobbing. Death to this American Monstrosity.

[captainkurtz]

A few months ago, I decided to get quotations for replacing an aging Velux window. It turned into a bit of a ball-ache, usual thing, people not responding etc. One company quoted really high after coming to survey the job. They seemed like nice guys and had good customer testimonials. Their quote included a charge for disposing of the packaging and the old window. I requested a re-quote based on leaving the window and packaging for me to get rid of. They agreed but sent a new quote with the items removed but the same price for the job! Maybe they really didn't fancy it, for some reason.
I had also contacted a company that had glowing reviews and seemed to have a very professional approach, supplying an online form to complete with all the relevant details (window type, size, finish etc). It even included a section to upload photos of the existing installation. They responded with a quotation that was around £500 cheaper than the other one.....happy days! The quote included the price for extras such as blinds, motorised opening etc. So I responded to request a manual blind to be included in a colour we had selected. An email response confirmed the addition and that the finish of the new window would be pine (to match existing). I sent an email 06/09 to say I was happy for the work to be scheduled, I also explained that they were welcome to come and survey the job beforehand at an agreed time/date.
On 11/09 the guy responded to say that he was happy to proceed and had the window in stock, he would just need to order the blind. He also confirmed there was no need for a survey, he was happy with the photos I'd provided.
I waited....and waited.
Over the last few weeks, I've ruminated over chasing him up and decided I would do that when we returned from our holiday. Then, out of the blue, I got an email this last Tuesday asking if it was OK for them to do the work "this Friday" - today.
A interchange of emails confirmed they would be here a around 9:00am. We duly prepared the room, shifting stuff into other rooms and placing some old duvet covers down across our (cream) lounge carpet.
They arrived bang on 9:00am. Neil was obviously the 'main man' and after cordial introductions, I took him through to the room to look at the window. We had a brief chat and all seemed well until he enquired, "you did ask for a white finish, didn't you?
Aaaaaarrrrrgggghhhhh!
It's funny but I had played this scenario through my mind a few days ago and concluded that it was unnecessary to confirm all the details before they arrived. It's in my nature to examine what could go wrong but I sometimes think, no, don't bother them I'm sure they know what they are doing. It's a fine balance when working with contractors, I find, when you can easily appear to be a pain in the arse. Although I should have learnt the lesson by now because this sort of shit happens to us....a lot.
So, after apologising and suggesting he may be able to source a pine finish window from a supplier today, Neil and his mate disappeared with a vow to let me know later what was happening. He's currently heading to Bristol to pick up a window and we've agreed he will return on Monday because he may not be able to comfortably complete the work after a 3hr round trip to collect the item that he'd confirmed he would be fitting weeks ago.
How the f**k do these people make a living?  I am officially a grumpy c**t for the rest of the day 

I manage properties or a living.  This happens all the effin' time and is probably the reason why I am constantly in a bad mood and tired.  I can't wait to retire, but I fear that I am miles away.

[The Picnic Wasp]

Halloween.. wtf is the point of it

It lets people wander round Tesco dressed as Dinosaurs, Sharks and Bananas. Although what that has to do with Halloween I knoweth not.

Oh for the days of Turnip Lanterns and Apple Bobbing. Death to this American Monstrosity.

It's dookin' for apples up here. I loved my turnip lanterns. Great memories. Going out guising. Predictive text hates Scottish people.

[Matt2112]

In Halloween editions of soap operas, how come all the characters look like they've been done up by professional make-up artists?

Oh...

[Nick]

Halloween.. wtf is the point of it

It lets people wander round Tesco dressed as Dinosaurs, Sharks and Bananas. Although what that has to do with Halloween I knoweth not.

Oh for the days of Turnip Lanterns and Apple Bobbing. Death to this American Monstrosity.

It's dookin' for apples up here. I loved my turnip lanterns. Great memories. Going out guising. Predictive text hates Scottish people.

Forgot all about turnip lanterns, that brings back some memories.

[The Picnic Wasp]

Halloween.. wtf is the point of it

It lets people wander round Tesco dressed as Dinosaurs, Sharks and Bananas. Although what that has to do with Halloween I knoweth not.

Oh for the days of Turnip Lanterns and Apple Bobbing. Death to this American Monstrosity.

It's dookin' for apples up here. I loved my turnip lanterns. Great memories. Going out guising. Predictive text hates Scottish people.

Forgot all about turnip lanterns, that brings back some memories.

Not an easy job for parents. Turnips are very unforgiving compared to pumpkins. Probably caused a few elastoplasts over the years.

[Nick]

Indeed, cuts from sharp knives carving the face, blisters from spooning out the interior and burns from the tea light candle.

[Nickslikk2112]

Indeed, cuts from sharp knives carving the face, blisters from spooning out the interior and burns from the tea light candle.

But the sweet smell of burning Turnip that arose 

[David L]

 Burning Turnip - great band name!

[Thenop]

Burning Turnip - great band name!

Feels like British version of Smashing Pumpkins indeed.

[David L]

The LA Dodgers won the World series game 7, 5-4, to beat the Toronto Blue Jays in what many are calling the best World Series ever. Some truly amazing moments including an 18-innings game 3.
I was willing Geddy's Blue Jays to do it but it wasn't to be.

[Thenop]

The LA Dodgers won the World series game 7, 5-4, to beat the Toronto Blue Jays in what many are calling the best World Series ever. Some truly amazing moments including an 18-innings game 3.
I was willing Geddy's Blue Jays to do it but it wasn't to be.

I love how they call it the World Series while in fact 1 country and a half participate.

[Fishy]

This stabbing on the train.. wtf is going on...

[David L]

This stabbing on the train.. wtf is going on...

Just everyday life in the UK

[Fishy]

Arise, Sir David - Beckham receives knighthood https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c17pzezw7l9o

Jaysus .. why not make him Duke of York.. fkn nonsense..