Huddsballetmum Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 definite pet peeve - women "putting their face on" by trowelling on make-up on the train. Get up 5-10 mins earlier and do it home!! On a train journey to Birmingham late last year I sat next to a young woman who proceeded to extract more makeup than I own in total out of her bag and spent 45 minutes applying it. I was amazed! Must have cost her a fortune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huddsballetmum Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 On the subject of office cleanliness I hate the fact that our office kitchen sink is full of dirty pots all the time, the draining board is full and the microwave is a health hazard. We even have a sign up that says "your mum is not here - clean up after yourself". Dread to think what their houses are like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted March 30, 2017 Author Share Posted March 30, 2017 Ye Daily Rag - you know the one - warned yesterday of the biggest mistake we all make after going to the gym. Who is this "we" I wonder. It wasn't the stuffing of chocolate down necks as reward for good deeds on the treadmill. It was failing to give the body sufficient time to rest and recover from exercise. Today's warning is about the mistakes we make when doing housework. Too obvious to list but nevertheless, a bit of a worry. Best to keep out of harm's way by avoiding both gym and housework. Just go straight to the chocolate. Or better still, keep out of harm's way and avoid reading that particular newspaper in the first place! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacqueline Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Or better still, keep out of harm's way and avoid reading that particular newspaper in the first place! Oh no, I couldn't do that. I need to find out what "mistake of the day" is or I won't know what to worry about. Which is a worry in itself. Possibly even a mistake too. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melody Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Raccoons in the attic. And insane birds that spend days trying to chase their reflections away. We've spent the last three days listening to "bang, bang, bang" as this stupid American robin has been valiantly trying to make his territory safe from his reflected self in the bathroom window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 I'm sorry Balletcoforum but I am putting you in this room!! what on earth is going on? i had no idea or warning it seems about this recent up date and feel a little cross about it. i was offline for a little over 24 hours and obviously this info must have been given out but even when I posted a review of a performance today I still had no idea everything was about to change . Did others understand this update was about to happen today or is it just me? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 John posted a notice to just about every forum a couple of days ago, Lin. Bear with us - there must be some tweaking we can do to make it better. I hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Most weeks I usually don't have access to computer ....or rather wifi...on Tuesday's and Wednesday's so didn't get the warning. i just think for something as important as this a little more warning would have been appreciated that a big change was about to happen etc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 6 minutes ago, LinMM said: i just think for something as important as this a little more warning would have been appreciated that a big change was about to happen etc Believe me, the Moderators would have appreciated some warning that it was coming, too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Omg Alison didn't realise it was like that! Please accept apologies ....will see how it pans out I'm sure will be okay .....it's like whenever get an update for the iPad ...just hate it for the first few days and then can't remember how it was before....just an old person not wanting to deal with new things but no doubt all will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 I *have* just vaguely managed to decipher the board management commands and moved your query into a thread in the "About" section for discussing any problems/queries. At least, I *think* I have Oh great. I'm afraid you'll have to go and find it yourself, because what *was* the link to that thread a few minutes ago has now turned into the link to your moved post . Sorry. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Have found it Alison off to bed now and will no doubt think this is all some strange sort of Dream by tomorrow!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 I wish ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirley Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Change - don't we all love it Easier to add a profile photo now though isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Is it? How do you do that? i cannot access the forums now except via my profile and don't know why and still cannot message anyone as cannot find members list!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Folks, if you have queries about the new software upgrade, please use the Problems forum: http://www.balletcoforum.com/index.php?/forum/22-problems-queries-feedback/ Room 101 is already busy enough, and queries will get lost here eventually. I'll move some of the queries over. Thanks on behalf of the Moderators Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fonty Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 On 28/03/2017 at 08:24, zxDaveM said: definite pet peeve - women "putting their face on" by trowelling on make-up on the train. Get up 5-10 mins earlier and do it home!! What's the problem with people putting on their make-up in trains? Is it the fact that they invade your space while doing it? Or you just prefer not to know that women take time to look "natural". I have occasionally put on a quick sweep of mascara and eye liner when I am on the tube, and never given it a thought. I only do it when I am sitting down, obviously..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Maybe Dave is referring to "the full works"? I think I've already covered someone cutting their toenails on the train in here, haven't I? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 4 hours ago, alison said: Maybe Dave is referring to "the full works"? I think I've already covered someone cutting their toenails on the train in here, haven't I? No !!! Really ??? A few weeks ago I was extremely impressed by the skill of a young lady on the tube who went from bare face to fully made up (and very nicely done too) in about 6 stops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fonty Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 5 hours ago, alison said: I think I've already covered someone cutting their toenails on the train in here, haven't I? I don't remember this, but that is going too far! I hope you told them off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 9 hours ago, Fonty said: What's the problem with people putting on their make-up in trains? Is it the fact that they invade your space while doing it? Or you just prefer not to know that women take time to look "natural". I have occasionally put on a quick sweep of mascara and eye liner when I am on the tube, and never given it a thought. I only do it when I am sitting down, obviously..... I'm mainly jealous that they can do it in a moving vehicle (as long as they don't invade my space with their paraphernalia)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxDaveM Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 yes, its the full works - moisturiser, factor 50 foundation, contortionist expressions while trowelling on various creams and powders, and curling and flicking black stuff, then all the other colourful bits and bobs. I'm sure most people wouldn't enjoy me shaving on the train, so I do it at home in the comfort and privacy of my own bathroom. And to be honest, most women. to my eyes anyway, look better without, or just minimal face paintings Oh - and nail varnish painting! I have to move or I'll pass out from the fumes. That is just totally selfish and self centred in an enclosed space Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fonty Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 10 hours ago, zxDaveM said: yes, its the full works - moisturiser, factor 50 foundation, contortionist expressions while trowelling on various creams and powders, and curling and flicking black stuff, then all the other colourful bits and bobs. Flicking stuff? Sounds as though they end up looking like this! https://t3.ftcdn.net/jpg/00/88/61/48/240_F_88614892_TZYjiG4XJg3MhaT2PzsrEHkkJA2POJ2i.jpg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxDaveM Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 hahahaha! - no, I probably meant 'curling' rather than flicking (eyelashes that is, with those torture chamber looking devices) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacqueline Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 (edited) 16 hours ago, Ellie said: No !!! Really ??? A few weeks ago I was extremely impressed by the skill of a young lady on the tube who went from bare face to fully made up (and very nicely done too) in about 6 stops. This reminds me of a train journey to London a few years ago. I got on at Haywards Heath. The lady in question got on at Gatwick. She set her make up counter out on the table between us and proceeded to paint her face. I have never seen a transformation like it. I was sort of observing her progress in the reflection from the window. I didn't want to make it a case of Wot you lookin at! By the time we got to Purley ( famous place, squire) she was well on her way to looking like a different person. Having started the process barefaced, she was layering it on well past what suited her. As we approached Victoria, she went into the space where the doors are or were then. There she tipped her head forward and emptied what must have been a whole can of spray into her hair. Presumably to give it the "naturally" tousled, big hair look beloved of the 1980s. I took the view that as far as grooming is concerned, she had achieved her optimum look by the time we'd reached Clapham and she should have stopped there. Edited April 2, 2017 by Jacqueline Grammar 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiz Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Pollens and mounds! So far this morning, I have had ear ache, visual migraine and now a splitting headache. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiz Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Actually, on second thoughts, can I just shove allergies and my infuriatingly overactive immune system in there instead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O`Brien Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 1 hour ago, Fiz said: Actually, on second thoughts, can I just shove allergies and my infuriatingly overactive immune system in there instead? Oh no. Hugs. Are you getting no relief at all? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiz Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 (edited) I've actually been pretty good for the past few weeks but when oilseed rape pollen, tree pollen and the very beginnings of the grass pollen season all coincide, forget it! Thanks, Lisa. x Edited April 7, 2017 by Fiz Forgot something. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacqueline Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Can't believe it, the nitpicker extraordinaire is banging on about the car again and when am I going to clean the windows! I should've left him locked in the bog yesterday, packed my stuff and moved to Australia! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Do you share this car Jacqueline? It's just I was wondering why he wanted you to clean the Windows!! If he uses it that is! Or have you been apportioned the car cleaning in your weekly chores etc.( or for me should I say six monthly chore) since ce we've both retired we do now share one car so take my turn at cleaning as above!! If it was me I'd be lazy and take to the car wash but partner not keen on this apart from the money he thinks they don't do a good enough job!!! As long as it's about twice a year I don't mind it ......and I'm terrible if I have just cleaned it.....very fussy....could even kill a seagull and I love all birds! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacqueline Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 We share the car tho I use it more during the week. I don't think it is really about the windows or anything in particular. It's just the way he is. I remember his mother telling me fault finding was his specialist subject from a very early age. In common with this type of personality, he is not so keen on having his own shortcomings pointed out.. I have learned to bite my tongue. Retirement's going to be a laugh a minute. Perhaps I will book him on a very long cruise. Then another one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted April 11, 2017 Author Share Posted April 11, 2017 On 09/04/2017 at 22:37, Jacqueline said: Retirement's going to be a laugh a minute. Perhaps I will book him on a very long cruise. Then another one. Nah - book yourself on one! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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