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| Author: | Mr Russell [ Tue Apr 24, 2018 13:49 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
Yep, they even applied an offer about a free domain for life that shouldn't have applied when I moved hosting packages on an old domain out of the goodness of their hearts, plus phone support when I've needed it. |
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| Author: | Jem [ Tue Apr 24, 2018 14:17 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
123-reg are OK, but good luck if you ever need support for anything. I personally prefer Namecheap - excellent support and generally cheap. I have >50 domains with them. |
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| Author: | Nik [ Thu Apr 26, 2018 14:59 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
Thanks again everyone for your helpful advice. I went with Namecheap in the end, and they seem splendid - thanks Jem! (Now just need to wrestle back the £110 Easily owe me...) |
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| Author: | Warhead [ Sun Jun 03, 2018 8:20 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
Having just fished around a hundred of the things out of our drain via the inspection chamber with rods and a pigtail, I can confirm that, despite the manufacturers’ assurances, panty liners should definitely NOT be flushed down the bog.  Had to give up before the blockage was completely removed as I don’t want to lose the pigtail somewhere out of reach, but luckily we’re covered for unblocking on our British Gas plumbing and drains plan. |
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| Author: | Warhead [ Mon Jun 04, 2018 23:33 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
Warhead wrote: Having just fished around a hundred of the things out of our drain via the inspection chamber with rods and a pigtail, I can confirm that, despite the manufacturers’ assurances, panty liners should definitely NOT be flushed down the bog. Had to give up before the blockage was completely removed as I don’t want to lose the pigtail somewhere out of reach, but luckily we’re covered for unblocking on our British Gas plumbing and drains plan. Turns out the blockage was about five doors down from us. British Gas sent a couple of Dyno rod (a British Gas company) geezers to have a look at me blockage this morning, but after poking around a bit, they said it’d have to be escalated to United Utilities, gave us a reference number and told us to call them if we hadn't heard from them in a couple of days. Then, at about 7pm a couple of UU guys turned up, had a gander, said it could be a blockage further down the road and would investigate. Sure enough, they found it outside number 41, did their magic and very soon it was, ‘No shit, Sherlock,’ in the inspection chamber and our drain levels returned to normal. Pretty good service, I think. |
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| Author: | Cras [ Mon Jun 04, 2018 23:38 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
I think a lack of functioning plumbed sewage takes you firmly from first into third world problems. |
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| Author: | Warhead [ Mon Jun 04, 2018 23:48 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
Cras wrote: I think a lack of functioning plumbed sewage takes you firmly from first into third world problems. Nah, I don’t live in India and have to shit behind a hedge, I’ve got access to a lovely plumbing infrastructure that just got a bit constipated. |
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| Author: | Zardoz [ Tue Jun 05, 2018 9:39 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
Warhead wrote: ‘No shit, Sherlock’ Superb name for a plumbing company. |
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| Author: | Mimi [ Tue Jun 05, 2018 10:13 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
Zardoz wrote: Warhead wrote: ‘No shit, Sherlock’ Superb name for a plumbing company. I always wanted a locksmiths company with a pic of me on the van wearing a deerstalker hat and a big magnifying glass, and with the name SheLocks Homes (I know the hat is not in the books, you bore). |
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| Author: | Squirt [ Tue Jun 05, 2018 10:54 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
Holmes is described as wearing an "ear-flapped travelling-cap" at one point though, so I'm taking that as a deer stalker, and anyone who disagrees be damned! |
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| Author: | Sir Taxalot [ Tue Jun 05, 2018 23:31 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
Mimi wrote: Zardoz wrote: Warhead wrote: ‘No shit, Sherlock’ Superb name for a plumbing company. I always wanted a locksmiths company with a pic of me on the van wearing a deerstalker hat and a big magnifying glass, and with the name SheLocks Homes (I know the hat is not in the books, you bore). Or a ladies hair dresser; her locks, combed |
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| Author: | krazywookie [ Thu Jun 07, 2018 14:47 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
Sir Taxalot wrote: Mimi wrote: Zardoz wrote: Warhead wrote: ‘No shit, Sherlock’ Superb name for a plumbing company. I always wanted a locksmiths company with a pic of me on the van wearing a deerstalker hat and a big magnifying glass, and with the name SheLocks Homes (I know the hat is not in the books, you bore). Or a ladies hair dresser; her locks, combed or a bra making company Bare Norks, Coned its a seventies bra company |
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| Author: | MaliA [ Fri Jun 08, 2018 9:07 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
Also, the forward camera on my S5 has gone wrong as it is all soft focus selfies now. |
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| Author: | Trooper [ Fri Jun 08, 2018 9:40 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
Have you tried cleaning the lense? |
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| Author: | Kris [ Fri Jun 08, 2018 9:41 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
Or upgrading your phone? |
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| Author: | DavPaz [ Fri Jun 08, 2018 9:42 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
Trooper wrote: Have you tried cleaning the lense?  Have you got a screen protector stuck over it?
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| Author: | myp [ Fri Jun 08, 2018 9:48 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
That's a feature, not a bug. |
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| Author: | DBSnappa [ Fri Jun 08, 2018 11:11 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
I can hear the cheers from here. I’m in southern Italy. |
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| Author: | Sir Taxalot [ Tue Jun 12, 2018 3:40 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
I like your T-shirt, Mali |
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| Author: | Sir Taxalot [ Tue Jun 12, 2018 9:42 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
A neighbour was giving away a chest of drawers, so we took it, but it was painted really badly so I sanded it back a bit, but I didn't use any gloves and now my Galaxy S9 isn't detecting my index-finger prints so I have to either enter my PIN or use the iris/face scanner which takes a noticeable fraction of a seconds hesitation before it unlocks |
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| Author: | DBSnappa [ Tue Jun 12, 2018 10:00 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
Sir Taxalot wrote: A neighbour was giving away a chest of drawers, so we took it, but it was painted really badly so I sanded it back a bit, but I didn't use any gloves and now my Galaxy S9 isn't detecting my index-finger prints so I have to either enter my PIN or use the iris/face scanner which takes a noticeable fraction of a seconds hesitation before it unlocks Lol. I’ve had this in the past. |
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| Author: | markg [ Tue Jun 12, 2018 10:09 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
Yeah I'm always getting bits of glue and stuff stuck on my finger tips. I've just have my middle and ring fingers scanned because they're usually okay. |
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| Author: | MaliA [ Tue Jun 12, 2018 10:23 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
Stop picking your nose |
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| Author: | markg [ Tue Jun 12, 2018 10:36 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
Usually do that with my pinkie tbh. |
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| Author: | Kern [ Sat Jun 30, 2018 17:59 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
Cash machine only gave twenties so I was cunning and put a note into the ticket machine at the station hoping to get some change as well as a new bookmark. Realising what I was up to, the machine punished me with £16 in 50ps. Moral: stick to contactless. |
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| Author: | Warhead [ Sun Jul 01, 2018 13:43 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
Our preferred local chippy has just changed hands again. It's only a couple of years, if that, since the last lot moved in and dragged is into the 21st century by allowing on-line ordering (but not delivery) and contactless payments. Luckily we knew it had changed hands, so i took cash with me on Friday night, which was a good thing as there's now a badly hand written note on the back of the till monitor, bearing the legend, 'CASH ONLY.' Luddite. We think he's on a looser anyway. He's moved from the chippy on Beech Road because it's now full of cafe bars and take-aways and he's lost a lot of custom in the last couple of years. And what is he surrounded with in his new location at The Baths Supper Bar? Lots of cafe bars and take-aways. Eejit. He's a miserable scrote as well. |
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| Author: | Trooper [ Thu Jul 05, 2018 19:41 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
My train home is delayed, and I won't be home in time for the start of my ocado delivery window. This is a disaster. |
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| Author: | Trooper [ Thu Jul 05, 2018 20:55 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
Don't worry folks, I made it home 5 minutes before he arrived. Why are all ocado drivers so damn nice? |
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| Author: | devilman [ Thu Jul 05, 2018 20:57 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
Trooper wrote: Why are all ocado drivers so damn nice? You're only supposed to eat the food. |
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| Author: | Kris [ Fri Jul 06, 2018 8:39 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
We had an ocado delivery man call us up before the slot (we were at the pub when he called) and say "can I deliver early" and we were like "well sure but you're gonna have to wait til we get home." Then when we got home before the delivery slot he thanked us, for having our shopping delivered early. You're welcome ocado man. You're welcome. |
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| Author: | Warhead [ Sun Jul 08, 2018 23:45 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
My fish tank LEDs go out after a couple of minutes. |
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| Author: | Goddess Jasmine [ Mon Jul 09, 2018 20:34 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
Just finished off the red wine. Only got half a bottle of white left. 
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| Author: | MaliA [ Thu Jul 12, 2018 12:10 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
The website I use to print off proxy cards for the card game I like hasn't amended its code to grab the images of the newer cards. Which is annoying. |
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| Author: | JohnCoffey [ Thu Jul 12, 2018 12:15 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
I am now paying home insurance to two insurers until 5th Aug  Maybe I should have read the bit on my policy that says "Renews on 5th August". Having said that at least it's done and it only cost me £20 extra. It is better than forgetting, then them starting a £440 policy. That means I have only got BT and possibly the leccy and gas to go ! oh what joy. |
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| Author: | KovacsC [ Thu Jul 12, 2018 14:49 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
Change the start date... daft question if you are stuggling to pay the insurance, why are you spending £100s on you bike. |
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| Author: | Warhead [ Thu Jul 12, 2018 23:46 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
Warhead wrote: My fish tank LEDs go out after a couple of minutes. Just discovered a break in the cable where it enters the mains plug, which is good because it’s really just like a phone charger that connects to the tank lights connector, so i just need to buy a new mains adapter, when I thought I'd need a new set of lights. |
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| Author: | Sir Taxalot [ Fri Jul 13, 2018 1:26 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
The wireless headphones I bought recently work just fine but they don't have a built in way to check the battery level, and the phone doesn't show anything either. I tried a few separate apps and they don't work either - in fact they tended to make my smart watch keep losing connection. |
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| Author: | Warhead [ Fri Jul 13, 2018 20:32 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
Warhead wrote: Warhead wrote: My fish tank LEDs go out after a couple of minutes. Just discovered a break in the cable where it enters the mains plug, which is good because it’s really just like a phone charger that connects to the tank lights connector, so i just need to buy a new mains adapter, when I thought I'd need a new set of lights. Shazbat! I got a new adapter and the fucking LEDs still switch off after about 30 seconds, and then randomly switch on and off. |
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| Author: | Warhead [ Fri Jul 13, 2018 20:40 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
Sir Taxalot wrote: The wireless headphones I bought recently work just fine but they don't have a built in way to check the battery level, and the phone doesn't show anything either. I tried a few separate apps and they don't work either - in fact they tended to make my smart watch keep losing connection. I had a pair of pretty expensive of Senheisser infra red cans a good few years ago, when they were the latest thing, and it got to the point that the battery wouldn’t recharge. I found somewhere on-line that sold them and ordered one. When it arrived, I realised that the damn thing had to be soldered in and I didn’t feel confident enough to have a go at it, so I wrote to Senheisser about it and they said they didn’t have a battery replacement or fitting service, i.e. tough shit, you’re screwed, buy new ones. But I didn’t. |
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| Author: | Warhead [ Fri Jul 13, 2018 20:42 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
DavPaz wrote: Trooper wrote: Have you tried cleaning the lense? Have you got a screen protector stuck over it?Have you accidentally selected soft core porn mode? |
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| Author: | miki [ Sat Jul 21, 2018 11:48 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
We have a thing I don't know the English name of, apparently optical fiber? Good cable thingy for internet and stuff? We got a Vodafone all in one thing: TV, internet, landline phone The phone had been broken for a while, we could be called but could not call out so like an idiot on my day off I thought, let's try and get that sorted Call Vodafone. Eh no both service numbers have menus with no landline options and no options means they hang up (?!!) so I decided to press 1 until I got a person but no, that just got me to a "type in the phone number you want to lock" so few more tries and I get an actual person! Person: Vodafone has merged with Ziggo and landlines are now theirs not ours great Call Ziggo (who we left for being crap) Person: hahahaha no, you have no products with us, it will be T-mobile great Call T-mobile: Person is a nice friendly clueless girl with a script: try turning off the modem (duh) try turning off the phone (sigh) ok then I will reset the modem from here Phone fixed (yay) internet gone !!!!! dammit I hardly ever use that phone, it's been broken for ages I don't care, but internet please! on my day off! I was spending the day on the sofa with my Netflix and/or NAS Girl: can you try it with a cable? NO I don't have a cable, the laptop is wireless, Steves Alienware PC is wireless, the TV is wireless I don't even have anything to stick a hypothetical wire into as the modem in the cupboard only has a cable for the phone and a cable for the TV. We used to have a little hub but there was no need for it as everything worked until 5 mins ago! Girl: ok then I will make you an appointment with a mechanic LIKE HELL YOU WILL! There is nothing broken but what happened when you reset the modem and I am not spending days without internet and good tv for an appt with a person I have to stay home for etc etc So she went to talk to a person who actually knew stuff and they had just wiped our home network and the default was available with the password on the sticker on the modem This all took me almost 2 hours!! Anyway, the phone is fixed ... |
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| Author: | Kern [ Tue Jul 24, 2018 17:53 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
Finished a meeting at work and arranged a quick follow-up with someone on the team for the 31st. 'See you next Tuesday', he said as I left. Three hours later and I still can't decide if he knew what that implies or not. |
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| Author: | Satsuma [ Tue Jul 24, 2018 17:58 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
“Doo, doo, doo, I’m getting a raise!” |
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| Author: | Trooper [ Tue Jul 24, 2018 18:06 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
Satsuma wrote: “Doo, doo, doo, I’m getting a raise!” Choo, Choo, Choo, it's raising time for sure. |
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| Author: | DBSnappa [ Tue Jul 24, 2018 21:41 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
Kern wrote: Finished a meeting at work and arranged a quick follow-up with someone on the team for the 31st. 'See you next Tuesday', he said as I left. Three hours later and I still can't decide if he knew what that implies or not. I'm sitting here patiently waiting for you to explain this to me... |
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| Author: | DavPaz [ Tue Jul 24, 2018 21:51 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
DBSnappa wrote: Kern wrote: Finished a meeting at work and arranged a quick follow-up with someone on the team for the 31st. 'See you next Tuesday', he said as I left. Three hours later and I still can't decide if he knew what that implies or not. I'm sitting here patiently waiting for you to explain this to me... C.U.N.(ext)T.(uesday) is a nice way of calling someone a cunt |
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| Author: | JohnCoffey [ Tue Jul 24, 2018 22:48 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
DavPaz wrote: DBSnappa wrote: Kern wrote: Finished a meeting at work and arranged a quick follow-up with someone on the team for the 31st. 'See you next Tuesday', he said as I left. Three hours later and I still can't decide if he knew what that implies or not. I'm sitting here patiently waiting for you to explain this to me... C.U.N.(ext)T.(uesday) is a nice way of calling someone a cunt Or Caring understanding nineties type  Oh yeah, first world problems. Like a dippy I left a bedroom window open before coming to mum's. I am now £30 poorer. |
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| Author: | Warhead [ Sun Jul 29, 2018 8:35 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
Just another example of the reasons why I’m a long way from trusting IoT. |
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| Author: | asfish [ Fri Aug 03, 2018 9:25 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
I made some inquiries into Fibre to the Premise (on demand) This means your exchange is more than capable of the service and a 300Mb download speed, the kicker is you have to pay for the works to enable it. Costs are quite variable, The difference is now there are companies doing this who can actually give you information, a few years ago it was just BT Open Reach who are pretty clueless. So I applied online for the service, I was 95% sure it would not move forward as the cost is £120 a month (after you pay for install works) that’s double what it costs if BT offer it as an Infinity service A few weeks later a get a confusing email referencing costs, but at the same time, there were no figures in the email that ended by telling me I would have to pay £250 for a survey to confirm the costs. So, I call the company and the guy apologizes and tells me Open Reaches DB is crap and that I need to pay the £250 in order to get the right figure for any enabling works At this point, I was 30\70 on if I pay the money just to find out, in the end, I forgot about it. Then yesterday I get another email apologizing for the lack of information in the previous one and telling me they now had figures £9000 +VAT  One of my mates said a friend of his had the same sort of cost, he kicked up so much shit with Open Reach that they did the work for free in the end, the difference is he was on less than 2Mb ADSL and I'm on 64Mb FTTC so not much point |
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| Author: | Doctor Glyndwr [ Fri Aug 03, 2018 10:06 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1st world problems |
First stage of my FTTP install happens today... |
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