[Zizu]

Originally Posted by Maru

My biggest gripe of recent is that people can't seem to park in the center of a spot so I end up parking further back because I'm afraid that the other person won't be able to get into their vehicle if I park in such a way that I can get out of my vehicle.

I don't know if it's exactly because vehicles have gotten wider on average (also possible) or because people just care less about parking in the center. I think it's the latter because it seems to have degraded along with general driving conditions in the city... people seem to have forgotten just how much power is in their hands while they're out on the road...

Interesting

Our new Rav4 is noticeably longer and apparently wider also …. more expensive to insure ..

Maybe the family cars are getting smarter and more economical and the rest are getting bigger , more powerful ?


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[Mystic Mock]

All of these sniffing Adverts that are being made recently.

What's meant to be the appeal?

[Zizu]

Originally Posted by Mystic Mock

All of these sniffing Adverts that are being made recently.

What's meant to be the appeal?

That bloody “ squeeze me “ advert does my head in


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[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by Zizu

That bloody “ squeeze me “ advert does my head in


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I agree.

It's a bizarre Advert imo, was it intended to be funny?

[Zizu]

Originally Posted by Mystic Mock

I agree.

It's a bizarre Advert imo, was it intended to be funny?

Crazy thing is I have no idea what they are advertising soooo it can’t be very effective ??


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[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by Zizu

Crazy thing is I have no idea what they are advertising soooo it can’t be very effective ??


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I think it was some Audiobooks weren't it?

I'm not really sure though.

[Livia]

Originally Posted by Mystic Mock

I agree.

It's a bizarre Advert imo, was it intended to be funny?

I think I am the only person in the world who finds that ad funny. Bing bong....

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by Livia

I think I am the only person in the world who finds that ad funny. Bing bong....

Fair enough.

At least you're not defending the sniffing Adverts.

[Redway]

The fact that openly reflective listening, and being able to relate with someone’s experiences when they’re venting or offloading a little, isn’t always regarded as highly as quieter listening. Sometimes it’s nice for someone to directly relate with you rather than just keep the verbiage going with lots of generic “Uh-huh”-s. There’s a difference between making it all about yourself and just offering a bit of gentle, open reflection in a conversation.

As reserved as I am, I’m still a sucker for a two-sided conversation, even when the other person’s doing more listening. I think for a lot of people it’s about quietly craving reciprocity amidst being reflective or however socially mellowed down your disposition is. You still want the other person to be tuned in, and you need words to fill in the blanks. Some of us are more wired towards wanting that mutuality and more direct two-sidedness in at-least certain convos than others, innit.

Likewise for sympathy not always being regarded as highly in value as empathy. Both are incredibly important attributes for at-least some people in this world to be capable of. And that’s something I feel like the likes of even Samaritans, as great as they are otherwise, to take more note of.

[Livia]

I hate the Maltesers ad "This is Gerrard, Grandma's companion". And they all sit and stare at him in silence. I want to see Gerrard man up and say, Well you're a ****ing ignorant bunch, aren't you?!

[Kate!]

Originally Posted by Livia

I hate the Maltesers ad "This is Gerrard, Grandma's companion". And they all sit and stare at him in silence. I want to see Gerrard man up and say, Well you're a ****ing ignorant bunch, aren't you?!

or "I'm not her companion I'm her friend with benefits!"

[Zizu]

All these damned adverts on the rugby games


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[Ammi]

Originally Posted by Zizu

All these damned adverts on the rugby games


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…they’re sponsors though, aren’t they…Howden Insurance are of the British and Irish Lions…so obviously those ads from companies mean essential funding so are a good thing from that perspective…

[Zizu]

Originally Posted by Ammi

…they’re sponsors though, aren’t they…Howden Insurance are of the British and Irish Lions…so obviously those ads from companies mean essential funding so are a good thing from that perspective…

They completely distract you from the game though


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[Ammi]

Originally Posted by Zizu

They completely distract you from the game though


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…yeah I do get that also…but without sponsorship there wouldn’t be a game is the thing also …so they’re an essential distraction, I guess…it’s not so much that they’re something that’s wanted, they’re something that’s needed…

[MTVN]

How difficult it is to find a greetings card that isn't incredibly bland, overly soppy or just full of cliches. I was trying to find a wedding card for my friend earlier and there were dozens to choose from but hardly any variation. They're all just white/silver/grey, feature rings/hearts/cakes and have some AI written romantic slop or poem in the middle. I just want a bright and cheerful card that is blank inside so I can wish them well in my own way, why is that so hard to find its the same whenever I need a father's day or mother's day card as well

[Kate!]

Originally Posted by MTVN

How difficult it is to find a greetings card that isn't incredibly bland, overly soppy or just full of cliches. I was trying to find a wedding card for my friend earlier and there were dozens to choose from but hardly any variation. They're all just white/silver/grey, feature rings/hearts/cakes and have some AI written romantic slop or poem in the middle. I just want a bright and cheerful card that is blank inside so I can wish them well in my own way, why is that so hard to find its the same whenever I need a father's day or mother's day card as well

Try a best wishes or good luck card? They are sometimes blank inside.

[MTVN]

Originally Posted by Kate!

Try a best wishes or good luck card? They are sometimes blank inside.

Good luck might seem like I think they need it

[Kate!]

Originally Posted by MTVN

Good luck might seem like I think they need it

Lol possibly.

Anyway do you have a Card Factory shop local to you? They have a fair range of general cards which are blank, staff are normally helpful when locating them.

[Ammi]

Originally Posted by MTVN

How difficult it is to find a greetings card that isn't incredibly bland, overly soppy or just full of cliches. I was trying to find a wedding card for my friend earlier and there were dozens to choose from but hardly any variation. They're all just white/silver/grey, feature rings/hearts/cakes and have some AI written romantic slop or poem in the middle. I just want a bright and cheerful card that is blank inside so I can wish them well in my own way, why is that so hard to find its the same whenever I need a father's day or mother's day card as well

…I generally buy blank cards at smaller independent boutique style gift shops that aren't card shops as such …I always seem to find what I want in those little gift shops…I very rarely look for one at a dedicated card shop or supermarket section…I don’t know if you have any similar type small shops where you are…

…like this type of thing, quite simple designs and blank inside so you can write your own personalised romantic slop inside……

https://carolinegardner.com/collecti...WFxujtls-NpZ52


…or can you design/personalise and send the card…moo pig or something…?..

[MTVN]

Originally Posted by Kate!

Lol possibly.

Anyway do you have a Card Factory shop local to you? They have a fair range of general cards which are blank, staff are normally helpful when locating them.

I do but I'd like it to be a wedding card really, just one with the right vibe. Thanks for the idea though, could always have a browse and might find something

Originally Posted by Ammi

…I generally buy blank cards at smaller independent boutique style gift shops that aren't card shops as such …I always seem to find what I want in those little gift shops…I very rarely look for one at a dedicated card shop or supermarket section…I don’t know if you have any similar type small shops where you are…

…like this type of thing, quite simple designs and blank inside so you can write your own personalised romantic slop inside……

https://carolinegardner.com/collecti...WFxujtls-NpZ52


…or can you design/personalise and send the card…moo pig or something…?..

I used to have one like that just up the road from me which was always handy. I don't have one where I live now but I could probably find one on my lunch break when I'm in the office. I also have a Scribbler near my office and I like their cards because they're always very loud and cheerful

But anyway I did find one amongst the rubbish earlier that I think will do so please nobody trouble yourselves further on my account

[Ammi]

Originally Posted by MTVN

I do but I'd like it to be a wedding card really, just one with the right vibe. Thanks for the idea though, could always have a browse and might find something



I used to have one like that just up the road from me which was always handy. I don't have one where I live now but I could probably find one on my lunch break when I'm in the office. I also have a Scribbler near my office and I like their cards because they're always very loud and cheerful

But anyway I did find one amongst the rubbish earlier that I think will do so please nobody trouble yourselves further on my account

…I never thought of looking in the wheelie bin tbh…always a good plan to recycle…

[MTVN]

Originally Posted by Ammi

…I never thought of looking in the wheelie bin tbh…always a good plan to recycle…

Sadly didn't find a gift in there too

[Mystic Mock]

BBUSA.

[Redway]

Cash-only Sundays at my local (card-machine down). More likely to happen on a Sunday than any other day and just feeds into the vibe of Sunday being a very dead, empty day of the week. Absolutely hate it.