The Off Topic Topic

[The Larch]

Why did the weekly shopping have to happen right then? And why are we discussing what appears to have been a fleeting annoyance?

Well, don't you get it? He was slightly inconvenienced by other people doing stuff, that surely can't stand!

Your transformation into a petty, selfish Little Englander is going ahead of schedule, Tamas.

[Tamas]

Why did the weekly shopping have to happen right then? And why are we discussing what appears to have been a fleeting annoyance?

1st question: because it was a pre-booked click and collect date.

2nd question: no idea. i was frustrated, I vented, and considered the matter closed. But apparently I was in the wrong.

[Tamas]

Why did the weekly shopping have to happen right then? And why are we discussing what appears to have been a fleeting annoyance?

Well, don't you get it? He was slightly inconvenienced by other people doing stuff, that surely can't stand!

Your transformation into a petty, selfish Little Englander is going ahead of schedule, Tamas.

Oh for crying out loud

[Tamas]

You guys need to chill with your prejudices.

[celedhring]

My parents have taken on a new dog (ours died). Another German shepherd. I'm slightly afraid that given my parents' age, they should have downgraded to a smaller-sized breed, but overall I'm chuffed. I've missed my dog lots.

[celedhring]

I love grumpy Tamas, tbf.

[The Larch]

Why did the weekly shopping have to happen right then? And why are we discussing what appears to have been a fleeting annoyance?

Well, don't you get it? He was slightly inconvenienced by other people doing stuff, that surely can't stand!

Your transformation into a petty, selfish Little Englander is going ahead of schedule, Tamas.

Oh for crying out loud

In 10 years or less you'll be voting Tory and complaining about the value of your home going down and you know it. 

[garbon]

Why did the weekly shopping have to happen right then? And why are we discussing what appears to have been a fleeting annoyance?

1st question: because it was a pre-booked click and collect date.

2nd question: no idea. i was frustrated, I vented, and considered the matter closed. But apparently I was in the wrong.

Got it. I mean I feel your pain and wanting to vent. Of course, here on Languish obviously we would want to also add to your momentary misery

[Syt]

Plus, for everyday annoyances Languish is not a place to look to for sympathy but rather for a dozen people telling you why you were wrong to try in the first place.

[Syt]

That said, there used to be reports that when it comes to transporting stuff around the globe the really harmful bit for the environment is the end consumers all taking their car to the shops and markets. Any truth to that?

[Threviel]

That said, there used to be reports that when it comes to transporting stuff around the globe the really harmful bit for the environment is the end consumers all taking their car to the shops and markets. Any truth to that?

Yeah, Tamas's car trip was probably the lion's share of the transportation part of the environmental impact of those grocery bags. Also probably negligible compared to the non-transportation environmental impact of those bags.

[Grey Fox]

You assholes.



Tamas, can you get your own private parking?

[Tamas]

 

No private parking space no. There's a so called garage coming with the flat. But it's a British garage which means it is meant to store things you never use again, not parking cars.

And I am happy to inform Threv that the groceries are rolled out to you in (admittedly, plastic) storage boxes which you empty into your car, and leave the boxes for future re-use. I pack the groceries into (cloth!) bags and my (material unknown) backpack to haul them up the stairs at home. 

[Grey Fox]

Yes, garages are for things, not cars.

I think you should move to the country. Have actual space.

[Josquius]

Yeah, if you like a car focused life then the country is the place, not the city.