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ERM Jun 2014 5:32pm, 26 Jun 2014 228 posts	Quote Pin ERM People who say things like, "I would like to say it has been a time of reflection for me. I have learned some valuable lessons and hopefully I am the wiser for it." ...and expect us to fall for it.
Velociraptor Jun 2014 5:38pm, 26 Jun 2014 29,994 posts	Quote Pin Velociraptor Especially people whom we'd expect to know better, eh?
Empress Zhark Jun 2014 5:43pm, 26 Jun 2014 24 posts	Quote Pin Empress Zhark Gumtree sellers who don't respond to messages from people who want to buy what they're selling, even if it is just to say that the item's been sold.
oldpeculiar Jun 2014 6:14pm, 26 Jun 2014 6 posts	Quote Pin oldpeculiar Holiday makers wandering towards you with screaming kids and dog on extenda lead who seem unable to see you despite wearing fluorescent yellow and puffing along like a steam train (while running along the prom mainly) causing multiple points less changes in direction.,
runningmumof3boys Jun 2014 6:20pm, 26 Jun 2014 3,713 posts	Quote Pin runningmumof3boys Empress zhark In their defence the messages could have all gone to spam folder lol I found a dozen in mine last week for a highchair and buggy I sold. I got texts but emails went to spam
Squares Jun 2014 1:27pm, 27 Jun 2014 1,754 posts	Quote Pin Squares The rise of the 'bright young thing' what's wrong with a breadth and depth of experience gained over many years doing a job well?
Empress Zhark Jun 2014 6:50pm, 28 Jun 2014 40 posts	Quote Pin Empress Zhark Having to reassure my mum that just because I've stopped eating meat at home for health/cost reasons doesn't mean I'm on a "slippery slope to being a vegan". She read an article in some magazine recently about a woman who only eats raw fruit & veg, and is worried that I'll end up doing the same.
Empress Zhark Jun 2014 6:52pm, 28 Jun 2014 41 posts	Quote Pin Empress Zhark Running mum - that makes sense, didn't think of that. Still, I'd assume if you're looking to sell something you'd check for messages, especially when you don't provide a phone number on the ad. Ah well, I found what I wanted elsewhere and cheaper too, so it's their loss.
Phil70 Jun 2014 9:14pm, 28 Jun 2014 492 posts	Quote Pin Phil70 People who wander aimlessly across the pavement (or just stop) while looking at their mobile phone, making everyone else slow down or walk extra yards to go around them.
Diogenes Jun 2014 10:17pm, 28 Jun 2014 6,941 posts	Quote Pin Diogenes People who have to hoot their horns on driving away from a friend's, even after they have spent 10 minutes noisily saying goodbye