Brixton chitter chatter and news and updates (Feb-Aug 2011)

[Minnie_the_Minx]

Didn't I say "don't ask"?

I never do what I'm told to do

If it's worn with the hip belt done up, and the rest of it fits you (better quality rucksacks are adjustable, ever for shortarsed women of almost any dress size), the shoulder straps don't need to be tight - all they do is stop the bag falling backwards or sideways. And there's no pressure at all on the neck either. [/quote]

Don't like them full stop. I remember the first time I went on holiday to Malaysia in the late 90s and I used to go on Lonely Planet forums and asked about suitcases on wheels, I reckon 90% of them giggled or sneered at me. Now everyone has wheelie bags. I reckon I started a trend

 

[Greebo]

Wanking.

In your dreams. And no, that didn't cause the shoulder etc problem either - opening an up & over garage door twice a day in a week of gales did.

 

[Greebo]

I never do what I'm told to do

<Files that away as useful information>

Now everyone has wheelie bags. I reckon I started a trend

Got a wheelie case as well - amazing how much you can carry using both

 

[TruXta]

I never do what I'm told to do

If it's worn with the hip belt done up, and the rest of it fits you (better quality rucksacks are adjustable, ever for shortarsed women of almost any dress size), the shoulder straps don't need to be tight - all they do is stop the bag falling backwards or sideways. And there's no pressure at all on the neck either.

Don't like them full stop. I remember the first time I went on holiday to Malaysia in the late 90s and I used to go on Lonely Planet forums and asked about suitcases on wheels, I reckon 90% of them giggled or sneered at me. Now everyone has wheelie bags. I reckon I started a trend

No they don't. Wheelies are fine for short trips in developed areas. Not so nice for trekking or even going somewhere the roads are a bit shit. Backpack wins every time if I'm forced to make a choice.

 

[gabi]

Erk. the rest of urban's got super nasty (im not denyin my part in that btw)... im gonna hide here for a bit....fluffy

actually. maybe bedtime. gnite all.

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

<Files that away as useful information>

Got a wheelie case as well - amazing how much you can carry using both

Never get one with grooves in the wheels. They're a pain in the arse to steer if a bit of gravel gets stuck in them

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

No they don't. Wheelies are fine for short trips in developed areas. Not so nice for trekking or even going somewhere the roads are a bit shit. Backpack wins every time if I'm forced to make a choice.

Well backpackers don't as it's just not cool. I don't give a toss about looking cool. I took mine into the middle of the jungle and got on and off boats with them.

 

[TruXta]

Well backpackers don't as it's just not cool. I don't give a toss about looking cool. I took mine into the middle of the jungle and got on and off boats with them.

Yes, and now your knee, elbow and neck is fucked.

 

[Greebo]

Yes, and now your knee, elbow and neck is fucked.

Game, set, and match to TruXta.

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

Game, set, and match to TruXta.

They were done years later. Elbow from tiling. Shoulder from tiling. Knee was from falling off a bus and admittedly that was well before I went on holiday.

 

[TruXta]

They were done years later. Elbow from tiling. Shoulder from tiling. Knee was from falling off a bus and admittedly that was well before I went on holiday.

Sure they were. Sure.

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

Sure they were. Sure.

I've got a big scab on my knee at the moment after tripping over a carpetted step.

 

[TruXta]

I've got a big scab on my knee at the moment after tripping over a carpetted step.

Want me to blow on it?

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

Want me to blow on it?

Itching it would be nicer

 

[TruXta]

Itching it would be nicer

Tut tut, shouldn't do that, it'll only come off.

 

[Greebo]

Small consolation but AFAIK itchiness means that the new skin is forming. Scratch carefully around it?

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

Small consolation but AFAIK itchiness means that the new skin is forming. Scratch carefully around it?

That's what I've been doing already, but it doesn't stop me wanting to scratch the scab itself

 

[TruXta]

I have to confess I love picking at scabs. Freaks the missus right out too, which can't hurt

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

I have to confess I love picking at scabs. Freaks them missus right out too, which can't hurt

I love peeling sunburn. Never get any myself though

 

[TruXta]

I love peeling sunburn. Never get any myself though

Neither do I. I peel skin from my feet, both from callouses and from loose skin after playing footie. Lush.

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

Neither do I. I peel skin from my feet, both from callouses and from loose skin after playing footie. Lush.

That's disgusting. I don't like feet

 

[TruXta]

That's disgusting. I don't like feet

I've got lovely feet.

 

[teuchter]

I usually take a rucksack if I'm doing a lot of shopping. Obviously not everyone can do the same but there are trolleys, and buses, and home deliveries, and doing a bit of shopping every day or two instead of all at once, and all sorts of other ingenious technologies. For those with more severe mobility issues there are disabled badges and disabled parking spaces and I'd never object to someone using a car if it's because they genuinely can't cope otherwise. For everyone else, a bit of excercise is good for you anyway.

Basically, aj should stop whinging about there not being enough parking for this that and everything because for most people there's no need whatsoever to have a car to conduct one's life in London.

 

[ajdown]

Not sure if it's gonna happen or not, but I've heard rumours of Scientology Volunteer Ministers heading to Brixton today on a recruitment drive. Would be interested to see if they have the balls or not, and what sort of reception they get. They're known for exploiting problems and offering hope to people after all sorts of disasters - when the only thing they are really after is your money by selling you the Dianetics book.

Not sure whether it's the tables with red cloths and e-meters, or the full yellow tent Volunteer Minister experience - but it'll be interesting to see if the rumour materialises.

Watch out for groups of internet nerds in guy fawkes masks...

 

[Greebo]

Not sure if it's gonna happen or not, but I've heard rumours of Scientology Volunteer Ministers heading to Brixton today on a recruitment drive. Would be interested to see if they have the balls or not, and what sort of reception they get.
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Watch out for groups of internet nerds in guy fawkes masks...

Sounds like fun, and I may have to wander downhill today for the shopping.

 

[London_Calling]

Hope otherwise but pretty sure someone must have died at the lido yesterday - around 7pm. Can't see anything online though I assume, by now, any friends/relatives would have been told.

He'd been pulled out the pool and the medics had taken over from the lido staff (who walked away in tears having pumped his chest continually) but it had been over 20 minutes at that point and he just wasn't responding. Six medics, 2 defibrillators... you're obviously willing for them to put him in the recovery position. At that point it felt uncomfortable or indecent or something so I don't know what else happened... maybe something close to a miracle. I don't know. Hell of a thing.


The medics were extraordinary.

 

[Badgers]

Not sure if it's gonna happen or not, but I've heard rumours of Scientology Volunteer Ministers heading to Brixton today on a recruitment drive.

Wish I was off work today, would like to have said hi

 

[gaijingirl]

Hope otherwise but pretty sure someone must have died at the lido yesterday - around 7pm. Can't see anything online though I assume, by now, any friends/relatives would have been told.

He'd been pulled out the pool and the medics had taken over from the lido staff (who walked away in tears having pumped his chest continually) but it had been over 20 minutes at that point and he just wasn't responding. Six medics, 2 defibrillators... you're obviously willing for them to put him in the recovery position. At that point it felt uncomfortable or indecent or something so I don't know what else happened... maybe something close to a miracle. I don't know. Hell of a thing.

The medics were extraordinary.

oh this is horrible and very sad. I feel for his family.

 

[quimcunx]

there were indeed some perky girls handing out ways to happiness booklets on the high street.

 

[lang rabbie]

Low flying helicopter at 1030 in the morning is a bit disconcerting.