The totally off-topic thread

[Denali]

Are they the merino/possum mix from the Old Bus Shed Markets in Kingston?

No but I cant remember where we bought them from but he was in the toilets and when he came back I said, "I know these are $40, but touch them".

And that was it, had to have them after that.

 

[TheRealTMA]

Thats when you turn it off, like I turn off my heated seats in winter.

Surprisingly, leather seats in summer hasnt been an issue. I was worried about it but surprised.

I was looking at hiring a Jag for our Scotland trip. Hertz Prestige is twice the price of Thrifty but Thrifty say "Jag XE or similar". Whats similar to a Jag XE?

If you hire a jag from Thrifty, you will most likely never see one. You'll probably end up with a Kia.

Avis prestige do have some discounts and promos. Google?

 

[JessicaTam]

This is Peter.

He is helping his daughter with her maths homework. Tonight she is doing shapes and area/volume. It is a good thing Peter has FaceTime so he can help her while he eats his dinner in the restaurant. He doesn't even need to hold his phone; he just props it on the table next to his dinner. Of course he has to raise his voice a little so his daughter can hear him whilst he eats.

He will be on the road for a few days. But don't worry, he will be able to help her with her homework every night.

Edit: Peter is a socially inept tosser. Don't be like Peter.

 

[jukebox333]

This is Peter.

He is helping his daughter with her maths homework. Tonight she is doing shapes and area/volume. It is a good thing Peter has FaceTime so he can help her while he eats his dinner in the restaurant. He doesn't even need to hold his phone; he just props it on the table next to his dinner. Of course he has to raise his voice a little so his daughter can hear him whilst he eats.

He will be on the road for a few days. But don't worry, he will be able to help her with her homework every night.

You missed the tag line.

Peter is a socially inept tosser. Don't be like Peter.

 

[BacchusMarsh]

You missed the tag line.

Peter is a socially inept tosser. Don't be like Peter.

Dunno. I think I might like him more than I like you.

Edit:

Edit: Peter is a socially inept tosser. Don't be like Peter.

And you.

 

[jukebox333]

Dunno. I think I might like him more than I like you.

In which case, the feeling is probably mutual, and you'll be happy to take the table closest to Peter, to share his parenting experience broadcasts for the next few nights.

I'll have the table at the opposite side of the room, where my companion and I can enjoy our quality time without the unwanted intrusion.

 

[Pushka]

There is a time and place for everything and maybe parenting might best be left to a time when others are not trying to quietly eat their dinner?

 

[anat0l]

I'm a bit conflicted. And let me clear it that I'm not attached nor do I have kids.

On one hand, a restaurant is not really a place to be having a loud conversation, much less a phone call and a personal one. We give the same **** to people who act as such in airport lounges. Quiet conversation is one thing; being in a table greater than 4 patrons is another; and just being loud is yet another.

On the other hand, I'm not sure how it's framed, but it just may happen that that is the only time that parent has to talk to their child. Don't know how old the child is, or who is at home with the child. In a way I'm glad that this parent appears to take some interest in helping their child with school work, because many don't or don't care enough to even offer support for their children (i.e. reinforce positive learning behaviours if they don't know the content). At the very least, the conversation has to be the least ridiculous or offensive one in the range of public conversations that all of us here have criticised.

I'm also not entirely convinced with the label, "socially inept tosser".

 

[Deleted member]

I'm a bit conflicted. And let me clear it that I'm not attached nor do I have kids.

On one hand, a restaurant is not really a place to be having a loud conversation, much less a phone call and a personal one. We give the same **** to people who act as such in airport lounges. Quiet conversation is one thing; being in a table greater than 4 patrons is another; and just being loud is yet another.

On the other hand, I'm not sure how it's framed, but it just may happen that that is the only time that parent has to talk to their child. Don't know how old the child is, or who is at home with the child. In a way I'm glad that this parent appears to take some interest in helping their child with school work, because many don't or don't care enough to even offer support for their children (i.e. reinforce positive learning behaviours if they don't know the content). At the very least, the conversation has to be the least ridiculous or offensive one in the range of public conversations that all of us here have criticised.

I'm also not entirely convinced with the label, "socially inept tosser".

If dining out takes precedence over daughter time, then he's a double looser.

 

[love_the_life]

Oh dear, moral of story, don't wash Stuart crystal glasses after a few wines

 

[Pushka]

Oh dear, moral of story, don't wash Stuart crystal glasses after a few wines

Oh. Tinkle of glass?

 

[love_the_life]

Oh. Tinkle of glass?

Err, yes, a glass bit the dust - $120 down the tube

 

[Pushka]

Err, yes, a glass bit the dust - $120 down the tube

Oh damn. I find detergent makes glassware so slippery. Did it smash in the sink? Maybe a flannel on the bottom next time?

 

[Flying mermaid]

Err, yes, a glass bit the dust - $120 down the tube

Very sad . I must admit I always breathe a sigh of relief when I finish washing our ones (Waterford), without any mishaps.

 

[JohnK]

There is a time and place for everything and maybe parenting might best be left to a time when others are not trying to quietly eat their dinner?

Correct. Any conversation on phone/gadgets/computers should be private. He should have dinner and then found a nice quiet area in the terminal to talk to bis daughter. Or if that's not suitable find another time to talk to his daughter.

 

[Bundy Bear]

The USA is a long way from Australia especially in Y.

The Sydney business lounge was half decent and not too over crowded, I did walk past the first lounge entrance and said hello to Nestor, his memory on faces and which plane you were probably taking was good.

Free SFO airport wifi good

 

[cove]

With the continental drift and earth shrinkage I think the US may now be 3 inches closer to Australia Bundy Bear. You may not notice this if you fly there in economy. I do hope you are enjoying flying on points/miles/cash. The $AUD has been weak and I tried to put a floor under it for you.

 

[love_the_life]

Oh damn. I find detergent makes glassware so slippery. Did it smash in the sink? Maybe a flannel on the bottom next time?

Very sad . I must admit I always breathe a sigh of relief when I finish washing our ones (Waterford), without any mishaps.

I suppose I shouldn't complain as we made a decision a few years back to always use the crystal for day to day drinking* and not 'keep it for guests' so we have had a lot of use out of them. Bound to happen at some stage and been lucky up till now.

*We do have a big set of cheapies that we use when we have people over for drinks though.

 

[Hvr]

I suppose I shouldn't complain as we made a decision a few years back to always use the crystal for day to day drinking* and not 'keep it for guests' so we have had a lot of use out of them. Bound to happen at some stage and been lucky up till now.

*We do have a big set of cheapies that we use when we have people over for drinks though.

I think that's a great philosophy. How many times have we packed up a deceased persons possessions and found unused items that were never used for fear of being broken or they were saved for an unplanned special event that never occurred?

Life is for living and many of us do that with our travel, using good things is what they're meant for, the occasional damage will be forgotten but the events they were used for will be part of our memories for a long time.

 

[Pushka]

Absolutely agree on using the good stuff while we are able to enjoy it. I always wear my good jewellery because I'd rather lose it than have someone break in and steal it. Chances are the next generation won't enjoy it. They probably won't accumulate like we did. We have a wedgewood dinner set as a wedding present from my grandmother that sits in a cupboard. Been used just a few times. I said to my son I was going to use it once I was completely free of 'kids'. (They keep returning for various reasons). Which should be in September. He then said his partner would love that story making me feel guilty about using it again.

Awful news in London again. Son and his partner are there touristing. She's a Brit and has been to some pretty hairy places so she's clued up. But these attacks are so random. I think they leave Monday.