What's annoying you today? V3

[Dan]

Dan, please don't.... its only 7:06am haha

Never too early for brownies..! Don't you deny it!

[Michael]

Never too early for brownies..! Don't you deny it!

Well i might have to get one now while i'm on the way to placement.... as a Friday treat...... Hate you Dan! ;P

[MrFozz]

There is a page on Facebook called "Christians against tattoos" and it has pissed me off so much.

My father has a tattoo which is basically of me, the meaning of it being that no matter where he is, my presence will always be with him.

Now, I sent this page a message and they said that my dad will go to hell for having this tattoo.

It has pissed me off and has made me quite upset.

I have 10 tattoos, guess I am not Christian, wonder if there against Body Piercing, I have a bar through one of my nipples

[Jimmi]

I have 10 tattoos, guess I am not Christian, wonder if there against Body Piercing, I have a bar through one of my nipples

It's going to be one of selection of Christians where they just spout Bible verses and shout "You're going to hell, jesus hates you" and stuff like that. Seriously some especially in America are really passionate about their beliefs and try and force it upon people who doesn't share their beliefs.

It seems like it's going to be a case where you can type Christians Against [INSERT SUBJECT] into Google and you will find groups like this. Just did a quick Google search and Christians are against the band Slipknot and dinosaurs.

i was on a GNE bus a while bacck when a W/c user who lived in my street tried to get on but the ramp didn't work. the driver went on his phone/radio and granted i didn't hear the whole conversation but the bus left with out them and by the time I got home they were just getting out of a Wheelchair accessible taxi ( they as in w/c user and person with them) and all the shopping at there door whilst i walked from the bus stop in the driving wind. Didn't sound like discrimination in that case!

The issue is that response shouldn't be required, and wheelchair users should be able to board buses. Obviously a broken ramp is slightly different (provided it was checked and worked on a first use inspection, and the defect happened in service), but the reports on here and elsewhere indicate that GNE have been knowingly sending out vehicles that cannot safely board wheelchair users at various bus stations, due to the centre door position of the ramp.

[MrFozz]

It's going to be one of selection of Christians where they just spout Bible verses and shout "You're going to hell, jesus hates you" and stuff like that. Seriously some especially in America are really passionate about their beliefs and try and force it upon people who doesn't share their beliefs.

It seems like it's going to be a case where you can type Christians Against [INSERT SUBJECT] into Google and you will find groups like this. Just did a quick Google search and Christians are against the band Slipknot and dinosaurs.

Is it any wonder people want nothing to do with Religion with Clowns like that around

[LeeCalder]

Definitely not me.

Oh no, definitely not you.....

[Adrian]

Was going to go to the pride event, but at the moment, I'm not sure if I'm going to bother going on the Saturday, especially thanks to GNE sending a bus to the event meaning it's going to attract the usual crowd that I has caused me to rethink my involvement in the hobby in the past.

You've been involved in this hobby long enough not to let certain crowds discourage you Gary.

There's more than enough room for everyone, and thankfully there's no requirement to socialise with people you don't want to.

I tend to go to as much events as I can, but I try and keep myself to myself on the most part.

I'm certainly not going.

The last 3 events I've been to I've had four or so fellow enthusiasts following me around like sheep for the full do when I've made it perfectly clear I don't want them following me as I'm doing my own thing.

You'd be surprised how much more you get to do and see when you're out by yourself!

Is it any wonder people want nothing to do with Religion with Clowns like that around

It's important to remember that this is a completely irrelevant minority. On the same token, just because we have a few scumbags in the UK, it doesn't mean everyone should give the UK a sideways step.

[MrFozz]

You've been involved in this hobby long enough not to let certain crowds discourage you Gary.

There's more than enough room for everyone, and thankfully there's no requirement to socialise with people you don't want to.

I tend to go to as much events as I can, but I try and keep myself to myself on the most part.


You'd be surprised how much more you get to do and see when you're out by yourself!
It's important to remember that this is a completely irrelevant minority. On the same token, just because we have a few scumbags in the UK, it doesn't mean everyone should give the UK a sideways step.

Best way sometimes, I have been doing this for 7 years and I prefer to do it alone

Though I do talk to people if I see them, I am not ignorant, and wouldn't ignore people who talk to me unlike some I have met in the past(nobody off here btw, everyone I have seen from NEB has always been happy to talk to me)

i was on a GNE bus a while bacck when a W/c user who lived in my street tried to get on but the ramp didn't work. the driver went on his phone/radio and granted i didn't hear the whole conversation but the bus left with out them and by the time I got home they were just getting out of a Wheelchair accessible taxi ( they as in w/c user and person with them) and all the shopping at there door whilst i walked from the bus stop in the driving wind. Didn't sound like discrimination in that case!

The issue is that response shouldn't be required, and wheelchair users should be able to board buses. Obviously a broken ramp is slightly different (provided it was checked and worked on a first use inspection, and the defect happened in service), but the reports on here and elsewhere indicate that GNE have been knowingly sending out vehicles that cannot safely board wheelchair users at various bus stations, due to the centre door position of the ramp.

[Jimmi]

Best way sometimes, I have been doing this for 7 years and I prefer to do it alone

Though I do talk to people if I see them, I am not ignorant, and wouldn't ignore people who talk to me unlike some I have met in the past(nobody off here btw, everyone I have seen from NEB has always been happy to talk to me)

Except me that time you saw me taking photos at Dalton Park, although I was too nervous to go over and talk to you at the MetroCentre rally although I can't really help that annoyingly with how I am.

I'd say going out on your own is still probably the best way especially if you are after photos as your own photo goals my be different to someone else's. I do like going on my own outings as I can go where I want and I can get what I want to eat and when I want to eat it and sometimes you have to accommodate times for other people to meet their connections and such.

That said after being at some of the rallies this year and on a few outings I wouldn't mind the odd outing with some of the members of this forum [emoji2]

[MrFozz]

[b [Except me that time you saw me taking photos at Dalton Park, although I was too nervous to go over and talk to you at the MetroCentre rally although I can't really help that annoyingly with how I am.[/b]

I'd say going out on your own is still probably the best way especially if you are after photos as your own photo goals my be different to someone else's. I do like going on my own outings as I can go where I want and I can get what I want to eat and when I want to eat it and sometimes you have to accommodate times for other people to meet their connections and such.

That said after being at some of the rallies this year and on a few outings I wouldn't mind the odd outing with some of the members of this forum [emoji2]

That day at Dalton Park I was on the bus, so I could not say hi, lol...

I don't bite, I promise

The problem I have with people is those complete ignorant types who won't even acknowledge you and look at you like something they scraped off there shoe...

Sometimes it is good to have company, safety in numbers, whenever people have a problem it always seems to be when people are alone...

Look...That's the person you are Jimmi, can't be helped, let me know if your in Dalton Park, Seaham or Peterlee sometime and I will come say hi sometime

[Jimmi]

That day at Dalton Park I was on the bus, so I could not say hi, lol...

I don't bite, I promise

The problem I have with people is those complete ignorant types who won't even acknowledge you and look at you like something they scraped off there shoe...

Sometimes it is good to have company, safety in numbers, whenever people have a problem it always seems to be when people are alone...

Look...That's the person you are Jimmi, can't be helped, let me know if your in Dalton Park, Seaham or Peterlee sometime and I will come say hi sometime

That's true I guess, also I was wanting to get out of there not long after I took the photo of the Citaro you were on as I was waiting for the Deptford operated 265 to Seaham then I jumped on the 22 then 21 home.

Additional safety is not the only good thing about having someone else tagging along with you, it can also be fun just to have someone to chat to as well.

If I am up in the Peterlee, Dalton Park or Seaham areas I will let you know, not sure when I'll be next in these areas but it probably will be soon so I can get some photos of the East Durham MPD's which should be leaving the GNE fleet soon.

[DanPicken]

Oh no, definitely not you.....

We will say it was Uncle Gaz.

i was on a GNE bus a while bacck when a W/c user who lived in my street tried to get on but the ramp didn't work. the driver went on his phone/radio and granted i didn't hear the whole conversation but the bus left with out them and by the time I got home they were just getting out of a Wheelchair accessible taxi ( they as in w/c user and person with them) and all the shopping at there door whilst i walked from the bus stop in the driving wind. Didn't sound like discrimination in that case!

The issue is that response shouldn't be required, and wheelchair users should be able to board buses. Obviously a broken ramp is slightly different (provided it was checked and worked on a first use inspection, and the defect happened in service), but the reports on here and elsewhere indicate that GNE have been knowingly sending out vehicles that cannot safely board wheelchair users at various bus stations, due to the centre door position of the ramp.

[MrFozz]

That's true I guess, also I was wanting to get out of there not long after I took the photo of the Citaro you were on as I was waiting for the Deptford operated 265 to Seaham then I jumped on the 22 then 21 home.

It was December and and a horrible day for weather, lol, either that or you just wanted to get away from Murton [emoji14]

Additional safety is not the only good thing about having someone else tagging along with you, it can also be fun just to have someone to chat to as well.

Yeah, I know, I prefer doing it alone, and, like you say being with others is good crack as well...If I see someone, I go talk to them, and I have found the NEB lot to be quite friendly, saying that I have only met a few guys from here(Bazza, Adam Malarkey and very briefly last year met Adam 'MurdnunoC' Young

If I am up in the Peterlee, Dalton Park or Seaham areas I will let you know, not sure when I'll be next in these areas but it probably will be soon so I can get some photos of the East Durham MPD's which should be leaving the GNE fleet soon.

About bloody time as well, there shite, coming from Durham, they go slow up Moorsley Bank that a Tortoise and Snail would win a 2 horse race against a bus lol...

Look, just let me know when your in my manor...

I always think it is good to put faces to names

[Michael]

When you can tell that someone is ignoring you.....cba with some people.

[Jimmi]

Lots of people in good moods today although I am sad to say I am in a rather awful mood today.

Unfortunately we had to put our German Shepherd down this morning at the age of 13.

As you can imagine I am not feeling good at the moment so please bare with me if I seem a bit off on here over the next few days.

[S813 FVK]

Lots of people in good moods today although I am sad to say I am in a rather awful mood today.

Unfortunately we had to put our German Shepherd down this morning at the age of 13.

Nothing new there then

I had to go through the exact same process with my dog last year - coming up to a year now (12th August) but it was the right thing to do. You could tell she wasn't enjoying life and just could not be bothered. 

Brings us back to the euthanasia debate though: If we can put dogs to sleep to end pain and suffering, why should human beings have to go through all the pain and suffering because euthanasia isn't allowed in this country? We will never win but i don't see how its fair.

i was on a GNE bus a while bacck when a W/c user who lived in my street tried to get on but the ramp didn't work. the driver went on his phone/radio and granted i didn't hear the whole conversation but the bus left with out them and by the time I got home they were just getting out of a Wheelchair accessible taxi ( they as in w/c user and person with them) and all the shopping at there door whilst i walked from the bus stop in the driving wind. Didn't sound like discrimination in that case!

The issue is that response shouldn't be required, and wheelchair users should be able to board buses. Obviously a broken ramp is slightly different (provided it was checked and worked on a first use inspection, and the defect happened in service), but the reports on here and elsewhere indicate that GNE have been knowingly sending out vehicles that cannot safely board wheelchair users at various bus stations, due to the centre door position of the ramp.

[Rapidsnap]

Awww Jimmi, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your dog. It isn't good when a pet passes on. You don't lose a pet but you lose a member of your family.

[Jimmi]

Awww Jimmi, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your dog. It isn't good when a pet passes on. You don't lose a pet but you lose a member of your family.

Thanks.

Been sad all day because of it, just been thinking about it all day and thinking about the dog all day but it was 13 and the last day or two it's back legs have just gone, we had to wheel it on a trolley from the car in the car park to the vets. Because of its age and the state of it's legs it was the right thing to do.

I was going to be at Sunniside live in Sunderland today where we did go for a bit this afternoon but we decided to head to Yate's for tea and decided not to go back and head home which was probably a good decision as it is raining now so we would have got wet. At least it was a free event so we haven't really lost out really.

[Davie]

Awww Jimmi, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your dog. It isn't good when a pet passes on. You don't lose a pet but you lose a member of your family.

I found that out the hard way last year, when our family dog was put down, who I'd grew up with I was 4 year old.

I am sorry to hear this Jimmi.

[Diamond One]

was on X9 bus earlier and despite it was boiling on the upper deck of the bus some 3 people moan about it just because i had a window open it was boiling and 3 people had a go at me all because i opened a window what is wrong with that on a bus when it was roasting then the persons mother said well you should have worn something light which i did

other thing that annoyed me when i took a photo of a stagecoach bus the driver was shouting abuse at me by calling me names by swearing and sticking his 2 fingers up

these people on the back of the arriva sapphire swore at me lucky i never intended to get this bus 

finally some kids made rude gesture towards davie when he took a photo of the bus

i was on a GNE bus a while bacck when a W/c user who lived in my street tried to get on but the ramp didn't work. the driver went on his phone/radio and granted i didn't hear the whole conversation but the bus left with out them and by the time I got home they were just getting out of a Wheelchair accessible taxi ( they as in w/c user and person with them) and all the shopping at there door whilst i walked from the bus stop in the driving wind. Didn't sound like discrimination in that case!

The issue is that response shouldn't be required, and wheelchair users should be able to board buses. Obviously a broken ramp is slightly different (provided it was checked and worked on a first use inspection, and the defect happened in service), but the reports on here and elsewhere indicate that GNE have been knowingly sending out vehicles that cannot safely board wheelchair users at various bus stations, due to the centre door position of the ramp.