A man dumped his garden rubbish in my uncle's bin once, my uncle was in his eighties at the time and couldn't move the bloody bin afterwards.
His son had a word and it didn't happen again.
I wouldn't like shitey nappies in my bin, oh no.
If you can't fit it in your bin, take it to the dump.
It's a bit cheeky to dump stuff without asking.
Our neighbours are OK, on the side and across the road we have agreements, we shift each other's bins if they are out, we could use them if needed, but it very seldom is. There is one family whose bin is absolutely disgusting, I don't think they have ever cleaned it, I wouldn't fancy their half wrapped stuff in my bin though....especially with dirty nappies.
Years ago I had a neighbour that used to scrape their dinner plates into their wheelie bin.
It was always hoaching with flies and they kept it at the front door.
Our council don't always take bin bags that are with the bin, just depends on the binman.
😩
Syl said
Jan 13 11:57 AM, 2025
Yes Vita, it does depend, some are jobsworth than others.
The binmen we have at the moment, sometimes leave spilled rubbish in the road, it's up to the homeowners to clear up after them.
Vita said
Jan 14 4:02 AM, 2025
Syl wrote:
Yes Vita, it does depend, some are jobsworth than others. The binmen we have at the moment, sometimes leave spilled rubbish in the road, it's up to the homeowners to clear up after them.
We've got one, officious wee git.
Comes now and again with a clipboard looking all important.
One of these days someone will stick him in a bin.
🙄
Digger said
Jan 14 9:18 AM, 2025
Vita wrote:
Syl wrote:
Yes Vita, it does depend, some are jobsworth than others. The binmen we have at the moment, sometimes leave spilled rubbish in the road, it's up to the homeowners to clear up after them.
We've got one, officious wee git.
Comes now and again with a clipboard looking all important.
One of these days someone will stick him in a bin.
🙄
Talking of clipboards. Some years ago I did a dance gig at the Trafford Centre, some promotional thing for Selfridges that lasted for nearly two weeks They'd employed a Gnawa Band from Morrocco, and none of the guys could speak a word of English. The organiser for Selfridges was some power dressed woman clutching a red clipboard and clicking around in 5 inch heels being very efficient. Timing was vital, she said, and we were to perform for 30 minutes with a 20 minute break inbetween. Our working day was 10 til 5. But being Moroccans the band had their own concept of time and refused to stick to the schedule. They kept buggering off for a smoke and nobody could find them. This poor woman was beside herself. By the end of the week she'd given up and we just did our thing whenever it pleased us. I got paid nearly a grand for that gig, but if you've ever listened to a Gnawa band you'll understand why I lost half a stone.
Yes Vita, it does depend, some are jobsworth than others. The binmen we have at the moment, sometimes leave spilled rubbish in the road, it's up to the homeowners to clear up after them.
We've got one, officious wee git.
Comes now and again with a clipboard looking all important.
One of these days someone will stick him in a bin.
🙄
Syl said
Jan 14 1:01 PM, 2025
Digger wrote:
Vita wrote:
Syl wrote:
Yes Vita, it does depend, some are jobsworth than others. The binmen we have at the moment, sometimes leave spilled rubbish in the road, it's up to the homeowners to clear up after them.
We've got one, officious wee git.
Comes now and again with a clipboard looking all important.
One of these days someone will stick him in a bin.
🙄
Talking of clipboards. Some years ago I did a dance gig at the Trafford Centre, some promotional thing for Selfridges that lasted for nearly two weeks They'd employed a Gnawa Band from Morrocco, and none of the guys could speak a word of English. The organiser for Selfridges was some power dressed woman clutching a red clipboard and clicking around in 5 inch heels being very efficient. Timing was vital, she said, and we were to perform for 30 minutes with a 20 minute break inbetween. Our working day was 10 til 5. But being Moroccans the band had their own concept of time and refused to stick to the schedule. They kept buggering off for a smoke and nobody could find them. This poor woman was beside herself. By the end of the week she'd given up and we just did our thing whenever it pleased us. I got paid nearly a grand for that gig, but if you've ever listened to a Gnawa band you'll understand why I lost half a stone.
You look lovely.
Anonymous said
Jan 14 10:00 PM, 2025
Syl wrote:
Digger wrote:
Vita wrote:
Syl wrote:
Yes Vita, it does depend, some are jobsworth than others. The binmen we have at the moment, sometimes leave spilled rubbish in the road, it's up to the homeowners to clear up after them.
We've got one, officious wee git.
Comes now and again with a clipboard looking all important.
One of these days someone will stick him in a bin.
🙄
Talking of clipboards. Some years ago I did a dance gig at the Trafford Centre, some promotional thing for Selfridges that lasted for nearly two weeks They'd employed a Gnawa Band from Morrocco, and none of the guys could speak a word of English. The organiser for Selfridges was some power dressed woman clutching a red clipboard and clicking around in 5 inch heels being very efficient. Timing was vital, she said, and we were to perform for 30 minutes with a 20 minute break inbetween. Our working day was 10 til 5. But being Moroccans the band had their own concept of time and refused to stick to the schedule. They kept buggering off for a smoke and nobody could find them. This poor woman was beside herself. By the end of the week she'd given up and we just did our thing whenever it pleased us. I got paid nearly a grand for that gig, but if you've ever listened to a Gnawa band you'll understand why I lost half a stone.
If they don't mind where they leave their rubbish then they shouldn't mind it being on their doorstep.
Anonymous said
Jan 15 10:16 AM, 2025
Anonymous wrote:
Syl wrote:
Digger wrote:
Vita wrote:
Syl wrote:
Yes Vita, it does depend, some are jobsworth than others. The binmen we have at the moment, sometimes leave spilled rubbish in the road, it's up to the homeowners to clear up after them.
We've got one, officious wee git.
Comes now and again with a clipboard looking all important.
One of these days someone will stick him in a bin.
🙄
Talking of clipboards. Some years ago I did a dance gig at the Trafford Centre, some promotional thing for Selfridges that lasted for nearly two weeks They'd employed a Gnawa Band from Morrocco, and none of the guys could speak a word of English. The organiser for Selfridges was some power dressed woman clutching a red clipboard and clicking around in 5 inch heels being very efficient. Timing was vital, she said, and we were to perform for 30 minutes with a 20 minute break inbetween. Our working day was 10 til 5. But being Moroccans the band had their own concept of time and refused to stick to the schedule. They kept buggering off for a smoke and nobody could find them. This poor woman was beside herself. By the end of the week she'd given up and we just did our thing whenever it pleased us. I got paid nearly a grand for that gig, but if you've ever listened to a Gnawa band you'll understand why I lost half a stone.
You look lovely.
She really does! Lovely smile.
Oops - sorry! That was me, in case anyone’s wondering.
If they don't mind where they leave their rubbish then they shouldn't mind it being on their doorstep.
That's certainly one way of dealing with it, and who can blame them?
Vita said
Jan 16 5:18 AM, 2025
Digger wrote:
Vita wrote:
Syl wrote:
Yes Vita, it does depend, some are jobsworth than others. The binmen we have at the moment, sometimes leave spilled rubbish in the road, it's up to the homeowners to clear up after them.
We've got one, officious wee git.
Comes now and again with a clipboard looking all important.
One of these days someone will stick him in a bin.
🙄
Talking of clipboards. Some years ago I did a dance gig at the Trafford Centre, some promotional thing for Selfridges that lasted for nearly two weeks They'd employed a Gnawa Band from Morrocco, and none of the guys could speak a word of English. The organiser for Selfridges was some power dressed woman clutching a red clipboard and clicking around in 5 inch heels being very efficient. Timing was vital, she said, and we were to perform for 30 minutes with a 20 minute break inbetween. Our working day was 10 til 5. But being Moroccans the band had their own concept of time and refused to stick to the schedule. They kept buggering off for a smoke and nobody could find them. This poor woman was beside herself. By the end of the week she'd given up and we just did our thing whenever it pleased us. I got paid nearly a grand for that gig, but if you've ever listened to a Gnawa band you'll understand why I lost half a stone.
That's a beautiful photo Digs, that dress is stunning.
Digger said
Jan 17 1:56 PM, 2025
Vita wrote:
Digger wrote:
Vita wrote:
Syl wrote:
Yes Vita, it does depend, some are jobsworth than others. The binmen we have at the moment, sometimes leave spilled rubbish in the road, it's up to the homeowners to clear up after them.
We've got one, officious wee git.
Comes now and again with a clipboard looking all important.
One of these days someone will stick him in a bin.
🙄
Talking of clipboards. Some years ago I did a dance gig at the Trafford Centre, some promotional thing for Selfridges that lasted for nearly two weeks They'd employed a Gnawa Band from Morrocco, and none of the guys could speak a word of English. The organiser for Selfridges was some power dressed woman clutching a red clipboard and clicking around in 5 inch heels being very efficient. Timing was vital, she said, and we were to perform for 30 minutes with a 20 minute break inbetween. Our working day was 10 til 5. But being Moroccans the band had their own concept of time and refused to stick to the schedule. They kept buggering off for a smoke and nobody could find them. This poor woman was beside herself. By the end of the week she'd given up and we just did our thing whenever it pleased us. I got paid nearly a grand for that gig, but if you've ever listened to a Gnawa band you'll understand why I lost half a stone.
That's a beautiful photo Digs, that dress is stunning.
Yeah, ol' Dave the Trucker in his regalia
Vita said
Jan 19 3:48 AM, 2025
Digger wrote:
Vita wrote:
Digger wrote:
Vita wrote:
Syl wrote:
Yes Vita, it does depend, some are jobsworth than others. The binmen we have at the moment, sometimes leave spilled rubbish in the road, it's up to the homeowners to clear up after them.
We've got one, officious wee git.
Comes now and again with a clipboard looking all important.
One of these days someone will stick him in a bin.
🙄
Talking of clipboards. Some years ago I did a dance gig at the Trafford Centre, some promotional thing for Selfridges that lasted for nearly two weeks They'd employed a Gnawa Band from Morrocco, and none of the guys could speak a word of English. The organiser for Selfridges was some power dressed woman clutching a red clipboard and clicking around in 5 inch heels being very efficient. Timing was vital, she said, and we were to perform for 30 minutes with a 20 minute break inbetween. Our working day was 10 til 5. But being Moroccans the band had their own concept of time and refused to stick to the schedule. They kept buggering off for a smoke and nobody could find them. This poor woman was beside herself. By the end of the week she'd given up and we just did our thing whenever it pleased us. I got paid nearly a grand for that gig, but if you've ever listened to a Gnawa band you'll understand why I lost half a stone.
That's a beautiful photo Digs, that dress is stunning.
Yeah, ol' Dave the Trucker in his regalia
It's amazing the guff that gets posted about folk.
Someone claimed once I was a Welsh Celtic supporter.
😮
Digger said
Jan 19 10:40 AM, 2025
Vita wrote:
Digger wrote:
Vita wrote:
Digger wrote:
Vita wrote:
Syl wrote:
Yes Vita, it does depend, some are jobsworth than others. The binmen we have at the moment, sometimes leave spilled rubbish in the road, it's up to the homeowners to clear up after them.
We've got one, officious wee git.
Comes now and again with a clipboard looking all important.
One of these days someone will stick him in a bin.
🙄
Talking of clipboards. Some years ago I did a dance gig at the Trafford Centre, some promotional thing for Selfridges that lasted for nearly two weeks They'd employed a Gnawa Band from Morrocco, and none of the guys could speak a word of English. The organiser for Selfridges was some power dressed woman clutching a red clipboard and clicking around in 5 inch heels being very efficient. Timing was vital, she said, and we were to perform for 30 minutes with a 20 minute break inbetween. Our working day was 10 til 5. But being Moroccans the band had their own concept of time and refused to stick to the schedule. They kept buggering off for a smoke and nobody could find them. This poor woman was beside herself. By the end of the week she'd given up and we just did our thing whenever it pleased us. I got paid nearly a grand for that gig, but if you've ever listened to a Gnawa band you'll understand why I lost half a stone.
That's a beautiful photo Digs, that dress is stunning.
Yeah, ol' Dave the Trucker in his regalia
It's amazing the guff that gets posted about folk.
Someone claimed once I was a Welsh Celtic supporter.
😮
Anonymous said
Jan 19 1:14 PM, 2025
Yaki dah, V!
(yes, I Googled, cos I knew it’s ‘yucky’ something or other )
Vita said
Jan 20 4:11 PM, 2025
Vam wrote:
Yaki dah, V!
(yes, I Googled, cos I knew it’s ‘yucky’ something or other )
It was terrible Vam, someone also said I was Russian!!
Syl said
Feb 20 12:53 PM, 2025
New question...
Does it annoy you if a tradesman asks to use your toilet, and he is obviously having more than a wee?
Maddog said
Feb 20 3:57 PM, 2025
Syl wrote:
New question... Does it annoy you if a tradesman asks to use your toilet, and he is obviously having more than a wee?
Nah.
Magica said
Feb 20 4:13 PM, 2025
Syl wrote:
New question... Does it annoy you if a tradesman asks to use your toilet, and he is obviously having more than a wee?
If he's desperate I wouldn't say no, can't hold it in.
jackb said
Feb 20 5:14 PM, 2025
Syl wrote:
New question... Does it annoy you if a tradesman asks to use your toilet, and he is obviously having more than a wee?
😩
The binmen we have at the moment, sometimes leave spilled rubbish in the road, it's up to the homeowners to clear up after them.
We've got one, officious wee git.
Comes now and again with a clipboard looking all important.
One of these days someone will stick him in a bin.
🙄
Talking of clipboards. Some years ago I did a dance gig at the Trafford Centre, some promotional thing for Selfridges that lasted for nearly two weeks They'd employed a Gnawa Band from Morrocco, and none of the guys could speak a word of English. The organiser for Selfridges was some power dressed woman clutching a red clipboard and clicking around in 5 inch heels being very efficient. Timing was vital, she said, and we were to perform for 30 minutes with a 20 minute break inbetween. Our working day was 10 til 5. But being Moroccans the band had their own concept of time and refused to stick to the schedule. They kept buggering off for a smoke and nobody could find them. This poor woman was beside herself. By the end of the week she'd given up and we just did our thing whenever it pleased us. I got paid nearly a grand for that gig, but if you've ever listened to a Gnawa band you'll understand why I lost half a stone.
You look lovely.
[video=https://www.youtube.com/shorts/BPEeQBKLtIE]
If they don't mind where they leave their rubbish then they shouldn't mind it being on their doorstep.
That's certainly one way of dealing with it, and who can blame them?
That's a beautiful photo Digs, that dress is stunning.
Yeah, ol' Dave the Trucker in his regalia
It's amazing the guff that gets posted about folk.
Someone claimed once I was a Welsh Celtic supporter.
😮
(yes, I Googled, cos I knew it’s ‘yucky’ something or other
)
It was terrible Vam, someone also said I was Russian!!
Does it annoy you if a tradesman asks to use your toilet, and he is obviously having more than a wee?
Nah.
If he's desperate I wouldn't say no, can't hold it in.
No and I don't understand why it would.