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What really grinds your gears?

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fetcheveryone Jan 2020 1:18pm, 29 Jan 2020 23,303 posts	Quote Pin fetcheveryone The carpet is on its last legs - a casualty of eight years under attack from the dog, mud, spills, and general neglect. But it'll be ok - the stains will eventually merge into something that looks intentional.
Markymarkmark Jan 2020 1:50pm, 29 Jan 2020 10,562 posts	Quote Pin Markymarkmark Having a not quite argument with a friend who thinks that standing up straight on the bathroom scales makes her weigh less than she does when she relaxes. (If they do, that's a problem with how the scales are built.) The frustrating thing is she left it with an "We'll have to agree to differ on that..." She really doesn't like being wrong.
Mrs Jigs (Luverlylegs) Jan 2020 1:54pm, 29 Jan 2020 29,583 posts	Quote Pin Mrs Jigs (Luverlylegs) [I tend to stand up straight 🤣 ]
Markymarkmark Jan 2020 3:02pm, 29 Jan 2020 10,565 posts	Quote Pin Markymarkmark MrsJigs, I have to stand up straight so I can see the numbers.
Carpathius Jan 2020 4:03pm, 29 Jan 2020 18,579 posts	Quote Pin Carpathius I'm really curious as to how she thinks that works!
Markymarkmark Jan 2020 5:36pm, 29 Jan 2020 10,570 posts	Quote Pin Markymarkmark I know Carp. ^ ^ I struggled to explain that it wasn't physically possible for about 5 minutes before giving up. I suspect she realised she was on the wrong end of the argument eventually.
Will Crash Jan 2020 5:50pm, 29 Jan 2020 1,095 posts	Quote Pin Will Crash Getting knocked off my bike on a roundabout and the driver who hit me refusing to give details and driving off. All reported to the Police. Two buckled wheels and a sore knee and very cross
LazyDaisy Jan 2020 5:54pm, 29 Jan 2020 29,044 posts	Quote Pin LazyDaisy That's very unlucky nominative determinism Will - hope your knee heals quickly and the police catch the b*****d.
Wine Legs Jan 2020 6:34pm, 29 Jan 2020 5,195 posts	Quote Pin Wine Legs Did you get the license plate or witness details Will? Fetch, I have a wee portable carpet cleaning machine, if you'd like to borrow it. It's been a godsend with puking children.
fetcheveryone Jan 2020 6:42pm, 29 Jan 2020 23,304 posts	Quote Pin fetcheveryone I might give that a try WL, thank you.