What is hacking you off today?

[Mad Cyril]

My son has applied for a mentor position on his degree course.

Last evening he received a response from the university stating whilst he has the required experience & knowledge he will not be considered due to the fact that is not female nor of a certain ethnicity.

So much for equal opportunity in the 21st century..

This may help.

 

[Mad Cyril]

After 11 months loss adjusters have said restoration work on my late fathers property has been completed. My brother took a trip to Leicestershire today.

Several rooms were supposed to be completed redecorated but it is the biggest cowboy job we have ever seen.

 

[THE SEVENTIES NORTH BANK]

That looks like it's been done by a 7 year old, or someone who is clueless, first ever go at decorating.

 

[Mad Cyril]

Just spoken to my Aunt - she claims that my dad told her he wanted to change his will a few days before his death. Instead of a 50-50 split between my brother and I he actually wanted a 40-30-30 split in favour of some cousin of his. We were told by her that if we loved our father we would respect his last wishes.

Obviously they can all FRO because we have the will and the period to challenge has expired but the sheer nerve and pettiness of people when a bit of money is involved is staggering.

 

[Swiss Tony]

Just spoken to my Aunt - she claims that my dad told her he wanted to change his will a few days before his death. Instead of a 50-50 split between my brother and I he actually wanted a 40-30-30 split in favour of some cousin of his. We were told by her that if we loved our father we would respect his last wishes.

Obviously they can all FRO because we have the will and the period to challenge has expired but the sheer nerve and pettiness of people when a bit of money is involved is staggering.

So so true Cyril, as the saying goes “Where there is a will there is a relative” .

 

[ESG]

Just spoken to my Aunt - she claims that my dad told her he wanted to change his will a few days before his death. Instead of a 50-50 split between my brother and I he actually wanted a 40-30-30 split in favour of some cousin of his. We were told by her that if we loved our father we would respect his last wishes.

Obviously they can all FRO because we have the will and the period to challenge has expired but the sheer nerve and pettiness of people when a bit of money is involved is staggering.

Totally understand Cyril.
I got fitted up by my late father and sister drawing up a new will when i was the other side of the world. Not a clue untill he was through the pearly gates but just couldn't be bothered to even contest it. Needless to say we have not spoken since but my conscience is clear.

 

[KevinJH]

Obviously they can all FRO because we have the will and the period to challenge has expired but the sheer nerve and pettiness of people when a bit of money is involved is staggering.

Surprising what crawls out of the woodwork when there's a sniff of money.....
That's the trouble with Wills - it brings out the best and the very worst in people.

 

[cerbera45]

Just spoken to my Aunt - she claims that my dad told her he wanted to change his will a few days before his death. Instead of a 50-50 split between my brother and I he actually wanted a 40-30-30 split in favour of some cousin of his. We were told by her that if we loved our father we would respect his last wishes.

Obviously they can all FRO because we have the will and the period to challenge has expired but the sheer nerve and pettiness of people when a bit of money is involved is staggering.

The gloves well and truly come off

 

[Cricko]

The irony of some people on tv this morning who are seeming pro war, whist wearing poppies.

 

[cerbera45]

The irony of some people on tv this morning who are seeming pro war, whist wearing poppies.

I think people love a war just so long as it doesn't directly affect them.

 

[Swiss Tony]

The irony of some people on tv this morning who are seeming pro war, whist wearing poppies.

Whilst on the subject of war, yesterday I noticed on the Borehamwood war memorial one lone name above the rest of the fallen from two world wars all his own,who was killed in Northern Ireland in 1979 just seemed so sad all on his own (His name was Beard) RIP.

 

[Sandbach Shrimper]

Why do we still turn the clocks back? Seems a pointless, dated practice to me. Just means my children waking up an hour earlier.

 

[londonblue]

Why do we still turn the clocks back? Seems a pointless, dated practice to me. Just means my children waking up an hour earlier.

For the same reason we always have.

 

[Mad Cyril]

My wife has taken the dogs to the groomers and they have taken too much fur off They stink of dog shampoo and are wearing ridiculous bow ties.

I am really upset. The look like ****ing Bros.

 

[SUBBlue]

My wife has taken the dogs to the groomers and they have taken too much fur off They stink of dog shampoo and are wearing ridiculous bow ties.

I am really upset. The look like ****ing Bros.

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I can sympathise. Poor dogs.

This morning my Mrs asked what I’d like for dinner so I said “Chicken, Chips & Corn on the cob”, just got in and what do I have?
Quorn fillets (no chicken in our local Morrisons apparently), Sweet potato wedges & a tin of corn niblet thingies.

When I had a moan she said “Well why didn’t you get it yourself then!” & huffed off upstairs saying I’m insensitive.

Somehow this has become MY fault apparently,

 

[Billy Bests boot laces]

I can sympathise. Poor dogs.

This morning my Mrs asked what I’d like for dinner so I said “Chicken, Chips & Corn on the cob”, just got in and what do I have?
Quorn fillets (no chicken in our local Morrisons apparently), Sweet potato wedges & a tin of corn niblet thingies.

When I had a moan she said “Well why didn’t you get it yourself then!” & huffed off upstairs saying I’m insensitive.

Somehow this has become MY fault apparently,

Oh dear, guess you're not on a 'promise' tonight!!.

 

[Mad Cyril]

Just spoken to my Aunt - she claims that my dad told her he wanted to change his will a few days before his death. Instead of a 50-50 split between my brother and I he actually wanted a 40-30-30 split in favour of some cousin of his. We were told by her that if we loved our father we would respect his last wishes.

Obviously they can all FRO because we have the will and the period to challenge has expired but the sheer nerve and pettiness of people when a bit of money is involved is staggering.

I am going up Fiday to change the locks on the property.

It has been made quite clear that my dad's cousin feels the place is half hers and my aunt has a set of keys...

 

[THE SEVENTIES NORTH BANK]

The not so well off are still under attack. For a start the cheap one day travel card is being stopped in January, for travelling into and about London. They tested doing the Oyster card thing for the same journeys, and off course it's now going to be dearer without the one day travelcard. As if it's not dear enough as prices have rocketed on the train. Then in Bath and Greenwich London they are doing a trial thing(Obviously another money grab) you put your reg in, in car parks and the amount you pay depends on your cars emissions. Basically, if you have an older car, you pay a lot more. Car permits in those areas are also now emission based, again meaning an older car with not so good emissions will pay up to £200 more. This may be rolled out across the country in the future it was said. All very good, but some people are literally down to their last £1 each week due to the cost of living, bills, rent, etc. having all gone up massively. So this will only affect those that can't afford to upgrade their car.

 

[southendkid]

For a start the cheap one day travel card is being stopped in January, for travelling into and about London.

This isn't happening anymore, a deal was made last week with the train companies to keep them going.

 

[hlane17]

Mortgage payments for any half decent local apartment/home are obscene.

Minimum £1k a month for rabbit hutches, and a minimum of 20k deposit in most cases, likely to be higher as I have self-employed status too.

No wonder couples are often moving into bigger properties while staying under their family's wing. All well and good if you have that option...

My grandparents moved to this area from East London and the North with a promise there would be adequate housing for 3 generations.