A place to rant about things that wind you up ( keep it clean lol)

[fluffysal]

My favourite vape juice has a horrendous cap too, it's bad enough to make me need a ciggy!

 

[Lorcan]

My favourite vape juice has a horrendous cap too, it's bad enough to make me need a ciggy!

They never used to be this bad. I wondered about just taking a screwdriver and scissors to the whole cap and then using a cap from an old bottle but then I remembered my last free cap was used to replace another cap that broke when I was trying to lever the inner cap out.

Save all the caps you can, seriously. You'll need them.

 

[MnJ]

My delivery from nature's own is held at dpd depot even though I rearranged delivery for yesterday and it's not letting me to pick another date or to collect my parcel

 

[Sar]

The people who drive big cars. Then park these cars directly outside the shop instead of 5 steps away in the actual car park. They then shove the kids in the backseat floating around and drive off. Do they think the big car will protect the kids that aren't in car seats when they crash?

 

[weepweeps]

Someone was stabbed literally 15 houses away from mine this week! Not something you expect to happen on your doorstep. What is this world coming to.

 

[MnJ]

Someone was stabbed literally 15 houses away from mine this week! Not something you expect to happen on your doorstep. What is this world coming to.

In my home town there was someone who killed his own father and himself. They were living not too far way from us. Take measures to protect yourself. I hope the criminal was caught.

 

[Betsy]

I saw someone in Tesco's today and she started talking to me about how she had to take her cat to the boarders and complaining that it was costing her £22 per day. I said that was more expensive than my guinea pig boarder who charges £5 per night. She said that cats were much harder to look after than guinea pigs cos all you needed to do was "feed them and throw grass at them". I said that there was quite a bit more to looking after guinea pigs than that. She replied "I used to have 2 guinea pigs and so I know what it takes to look after them." I just didn't say anything and walked away.

 

[Roselina]

I saw someone in Tesco's today and she started talking to me about how she had to take her cat to the boarders and complaining that it was costing her £22 per day. I said that was more expensive than my guinea pig boarder who charges £5 per night. She said that cats were much harder to look after than guinea pigs cos all you needed to do was "feed them and throw grass at them". I said that there was quite a bit more to looking after guinea pigs than that. She replied "I used to have 2 guinea pigs and so I know what it takes to look after them." I just didn't say anything and walked away.

Speechless @Betsy - those of us that had guinea pigs 25 years ago have done research to make sure the piggies ( any pets I have) have the best of care …always

 

[Gem789]

I saw someone in Tesco's today and she started talking to me about how she had to take her cat to the boarders and complaining that it was costing her £22 per day. I said that was more expensive than my guinea pig boarder who charges £5 per night. She said that cats were much harder to look after than guinea pigs cos all you needed to do was "feed them and throw grass at them". I said that there was quite a bit more to looking after guinea pigs than that. She replied "I used to have 2 guinea pigs and so I know what it takes to look after them." I just didn't say anything and walked away.

Some people really don't have a clue,do they? I think I would have done the same.

 

[Lorcan]

A minor grumble.

Occasionally I buy cider. Usually Thatchers, Westons or Cornish Rattler, in glass bottles. It's a nice treat, especially if they're on offer. Except last time, Asda substituted a few bottles and I kept them because it's nice to try something new, but the Westons Organic is as disappointing as it gets. Totally not worth buying deliberately, lol. Sigh.

 

[Lorcan]

A minor grumble.

Occasionally I buy cider. Usually Thatchers, Westons or Cornish Rattler, in glass bottles. It's a nice treat, especially if they're on offer. Except last time, Asda substituted a few bottles and I kept them because it's nice to try something new, but the Westons Organic is as disappointing as it gets. Totally not worth buying deliberately, lol. Sigh.

So I opened the second substitute bottle tonight and I'm pleased to say that this bottle, Aspall Draught Cyder, is much, much better.

 

[anyar.dris]

We are going to the Philippines next week to visit my family. I haven't been there since 2019. But yesterday hubby has to cancel his flight and I'll fly on my own. Because of Bryce. He is still not eating by himself, only ocassionally. Hubby doesn't want to leave him with the boarders and let them deal with him. We both would just be worrying about him all the time if that's the case. He said at least with him here with Bryce, he can deal with everything.

I'm worried how hubby would cope with all the cleaning of their cage and play area. I have a bit of an extensive way to do it, but he said he knows he can do it better and quicker than I do! Anyway, I'm worried about him ending up struggling as well because of his arthritis. He keeps on saying he'll be perfectly fine dealing with everything. I guess I just have to leave him notes and instructions on how things are done, along with the washing and dealing with the rubbish and recycling, etc. I do all that you see. He also has to take Bryce alone to the vets next week for his dental.

I have never travelled alone since I arrived to the UK exactly 13 yrs ago today. So I'm a bit wary about everything. I even cried last night thinking about it and me leaving hubby. I got so used of us being together all the time.

 

[BossHogg]

A military medal winner on X having a rant about the poppy, I don't want to fall out with anyone, I do think he has a point, I think the poppy should be left alone, it symbolises remembrance whatever the gender or sexual orientation, I don't care what their sexual orientation was, they made the ultimate sacrifice, and that is what should be remembered.

 

[Roselina]

We are going to the Philippines next week to visit my family. I haven't been there since 2019. But yesterday hubby has to cancel his flight and I'll fly on my own. Because of Bryce. He is still not eating by himself, only ocassionally. Hubby doesn't want to leave him with the boarders and let them deal with him. We both would just be worrying about him all the time if that's the case. He said at least with him here with Bryce, he can deal with everything.

I'm worried how hubby would cope with all the cleaning of their cage and play area. I have a bit of an extensive way to do it, but he said he knows he can do it better and quicker than I do! Anyway, I'm worried about him ending up struggling as well because of his arthritis. He keeps on saying he'll be perfectly fine dealing with everything. I guess I just have to leave him notes and instructions on how things are done, along with the washing and dealing with the rubbish and recycling, etc. I do all that you see. He also has to take Bryce alone to the vets next week for his dental.

I have never travelled alone since I arrived to the UK exactly 13 yrs ago today. So I'm a bit wary about everything. I even cried last night thinking about it and me leaving hubby. I got so used of us being together all the time.

Ah I'm sorry to read that your husband is not coming with you anyra.dris - devotion to lovely Bryce I completely understand
You can do this, knowing that your husband will do everything and it’ll stop you worrying too much about Bryce
It be good for you to see your family and I’m sure you’ll have a lovely time
It is daunting but you can do this

 

[piggieminder]

Fireworks!
My neighbour thinks they could be the reason Duck is not happy as they were going off all last week when I was away. This afternoon I coaxed him to the middle of his cage, he's frightened of the back. This evening he was walking backwards and forwards nervously but moving, some idiots have been letting very loud fireworks off up and down the road. Duck is now cowering in the corner again. We also apparently had a very loud (house vibrating) illegal rave on Saturday evening ending Sunday 10am. Not a good time of year for a piggy to have a melt down.

 

[BossHogg]

I feel sorry for pet owners, this is the first time in 25 years we won't be on tenterhooks worrying about ours as we are sadly don't have any left.

 

[Hannah_xx]

Hi all!
Just need a little vent and rant!
I was swimming along with become a new mum rather nicely, had a sort of routine in my day. Felt calm, happy and content with life.

And then my partners Mum and Auntie have come to visit (from the uk) for 4 weeks.

It’s too much, I was struggling with having them in our house for the first week. They can’t or don’t help with anything. I’m making them dinner almost everyday day unless Jon does it, and lunch as well! Cups of tea and drinks throughout the day. They rarely wash up or put their things in the dishwasher.
And I just feel like I can’t do my own thing, I feel like I should be present all of the time, sometimes I go off to put baby for a nap in our bedroom and just stay there for ages but I feel like I’m having to hide in my own home.
Jon has had some time off but also had to go to work for a lot of it.
By week two I became run down and got a cold sore, which really stressed me out as they are so dangerous for babies! But anyway that’s almost gone.
The awful thing is his mum and Auntie are LOVELY.. they are very sweet people. I don’t expect his mum to be able to help with anything as unfortunately she’s not in very good health this time, she can hardly walk as she’d done soft tissue damage to her hip before she flew out (as well as fake hips and knees). We had to take her to a mobility shop to hire out a walker on wheels as the crutch she came with wasn’t helping. So that has been a massive extra stress, It’s upsetting for Jon seeing his mum like that and I also feel guilty that she’d probably rather be at home and this trip is just too much for her.
It’s just all too much for me with a 4 month old baby and now having to entertain and look after 2 people in their 70’s. It’s not even like they can take the dog for a walk for me, they can’t/don’t help with anything. I’ve absolutely had enough and the thought of having a week and half left is killing me.

 

[Roselina]

Oh Hannah that’s so difficult - could you and Jon talk to them ?
I’m sure they wouldn’t want to be putting this stress/worry on you
I'm sure Jon’s Mum can remember what it was like caring for a young baby and all the other stuff that goes along with living
Maybe they feel that they’d be interfering - they could help with meal prep as sitting down to peel veggies etc is easy and it’s a great way to have a chat and a laugh
After all they would be eating at home and would have to prepare their meals at home too
It might be the last time they come visit you so even if things don’t change they will soon be going so try to keep strong

 

[Lorcan]

I moved to England 11 years back this month and I still forget, every year, why all the fireworks happen.

 

[Roselina]

I think most people do and as for who Guy Fawkes is …..well

I moved to England 11 years back this month and I still forget, every year, why all the fireworks happe

 

[Lorcan]

I think most people do and as for who Guy Fawkes is …..well

In my defence Bonfire Night is something else entirely back home, lol. Also I'm jumper than the guinea pigs are, Bann's too busy hoovering up oats and Bann's stood on top of his Snugglesafe, front paws as wide apart as possible, trying gnaw through the metal.

What loud banging noises from outside, they'd ask.

 

[Betsy]

My OH was "retired" from his job 6 weeks ago. He was told that they would pay for his phone for a year. He got a message on his phone today giving him less than 24 hours notice that his number was being cut off at 9 am. Just as well we foresaw this and changed all the financial stuff to my phone over the weekend. He has a nice new shiny phone with his new job so he needs to let all his contacts know his new number. I can understand his old job not wanting to pay for his phone but you would think that they would have given him longer a bit longer to sort everything out!

 

[Roselina]

My OH was "retired" from his job 6 weeks ago. He was told that they would pay for his phone for a year. He got a message on his phone today giving him less than 24 hours notice that his number was being cut off at 9 am. Just as well we foresaw this and changed all the financial stuff to my phone over the weekend. He has a nice new shiny phone with his new job so he needs to let all his contacts know his new number. I can understand his old job not wanting to pay for his phone but you would think that they would have given him longer a bit longer to sort everything out!

Thank goodness you were both on the ball ! I’m sure Mr Betsy will love his new phone -

 

[piggieminder]

The bangs today started at 7.45am when the roofers over the road started throwing tiles from roof height into an empty skip on the ground! Tonight every rocket from all directions seems to explode at the side or above us. Red and Brillo are both a bit deaf so they are sleeping through most of it but the other's are scared and mostly in hiding. Every time you think the fireworks have stopped someone else starts. I grabbed my laptop, searched music and clicked on the first thing that came up, so far it's a rather pleasant trip down memory lane, a compilation of 70s songs.

 

[AidaB]

Had my first filling at the dentist.
My mouth and half my face is more numb now I am home, than when the dentist was drilling!

 

[Roselina]

Had my first filling at the dentist.
My mouth and half my face is more numb now I am home, than when the dentist was drilling!

Take care when you’re eating and drinking hot stuff until it wears off ! Good to get it done !

 

[AidaB]

Take care when you’re eating and drinking hot stuff until it wears off ! Good to get it done !

Thank you , I can feel my face again now!

 

[Homestead Mom]

Today I was given some kitchen utensils, and an Insta pot. I put the utensils in the pot to carry it. I told my housemate to go ahead, and check out the pot. I don’t actually know much about them, and wasn’t even sure what I was given.
Tonight I came home, and picked up the pot. A butcher knife went into my bare stomach. Fortunately, it wasn’t far, and no stitches were needed. She was responsible for putting the knives blade up.
More relatable for all, she does bedtime gp duty. They had no hay or water two hours after she went to bed.

 

[Sar]

This freezing weather.

My eyes have dried up.
My hands and lips are chapped and split.
My bladder is operating on cold weather mode.

 

[Betsy]

This freezing weather.

My eyes have dried up.
My hands and lips are chapped and split.
My bladder is operating on cold weather mode.

That's not good. Try Aveeno daily moisturising lotion for your hands and just plain old vaseline for your lips. There are eyedrops you can get for dry eyes but I can't remember the name of them I think its an Optrex one. Nothing I can do for your bladder!