This Instant And Moment - 2023!

Stu999 · 4 Jun 2023 at 17:39

Mr Jack said:
Get this: rather than sending a ticket to our phone or email account, we have to take our ticket booking to a machine in the train station to get the ticket! It's like the stone age.

Eh, no you don’t.

Mr Jack · 4 Jun 2023 at 17:41

Stu999 said:
Eh, no you don’t.

The only options on the Trainline website are use a machine or have it delivered (at a cost) to a UK address. I didn't look to see whether someone else had better options.

Deleted member 77746 · 4 Jun 2023 at 17:44

Mr Jack said:
Get this: rather than sending a ticket to our phone or email account, we have to take our ticket booking to a machine in the train station to get the ticket! It's like the stone age.

This depends on what service.

I get e-tickets.

Mr Jack · 4 Jun 2023 at 17:45

GaryTheSnail said:
This depends on what service. I get e-tickets.

Out of curiosity, what do you use? Maybe I can do better next time.

Deleted member 77746 · 4 Jun 2023 at 17:47

Mr Jack said:
Out of curiosity, what do you use? Maybe I can do better next time.

The trainline app on iPhone. Sometimes I have to get paper tickets though but most of the time it's e-tickets.

LuckyBenski · 4 Jun 2023 at 17:57

It's down to which train line you use as their barriers need the scanner etc

LuckyBenski · 4 Jun 2023 at 17:57

Mr Jack said:
I'm heading back to the UK for my brothers' 50th later this year and booking flights/trains. Dear God, I'd forgotten what a complete embarrassment British trains are.

Just wait til you go to get your train and it's cancelled/late/on strike

Stu999 · 4 Jun 2023 at 17:59

Mr Jack said:
The only options on the Trainline website are use a machine or have it delivered (at a cost) to a UK address. I didn't look to see whether someone else had better options.

Ah, that’s a ball ache. I use the Trainline app for my weekly commute and you get an E ticket / can add it to your mobile wallet.

As LuckyBenski says it probably depends on the line too.

Martynt74 · 4 Jun 2023 at 19:45

Scary. Driving up to Calais and got a message from my mum to say my dad had passed out twice for about 3 minutes.

Took him to the hospital for tests so just waiting to hear results at half 8 so waiting for her call. Been a horrid few hours.

Praying it’s nothing but he’s mentioned shortness of breath the last few weeks.

We’re at 89/90 allowed days in the EU so now wondering how I could get back in case of anything bad.

robfosters · 4 Jun 2023 at 20:01

Martynt74 said:
Scary. Driving up to Calais and got a message from my mum to say my dad had passed out twice for about 3 minutes.

Took him to the hospital for tests so just waiting to hear results at half 8 so waiting for her call. Been a horrid few hours.

Praying it’s nothing but he’s mentioned shortness of breath the last few weeks.

We’re at 89/90 allowed days in the EU so now wondering how I could get back in case of anything bad.

I’m sure something could be arranged in the case of a family emergency. British Embassy in Paris could probably sort something pretty quickly.

cheesefest · 4 Jun 2023 at 20:44

Dis86 said:
I don't understand people that play loud music in their gardens. What you find is they then try and talk over it so just end up shouting. Totally brain-dead.

Or sing it dreadfully. Hardly any decent stuff either.

Then get those who play their music loud in their garden at 2am when everyone else is trying to get some sleep.

cheesefest · 4 Jun 2023 at 20:48

Why oh why do I cut myself in places where plasters don't sit? Also as I work for a supermarket, I need to wear those blue plasters which fall off everytime I move the said finger.

Probably worst place I have cut myself is on the webbing between thumb and forefinger.

Martynt74 · 4 Jun 2023 at 21:56

robfosters said:
I’m sure something could be arranged in the case of a family emergency. British Embassy in Paris could probably sort something pretty quickly.

They’re in Spain. Weve just drove in up for the tunnel.

She’s just rang. Seems he has 2 blood clots in his lungs. Hoping they’ve caught it early enough to dissolve them and then it’s just a case of lifestyle changes.

dlockers · 4 Jun 2023 at 22:07

Sorry to hear that Martyn! Fingers crossed.

the shadow · 5 Jun 2023 at 00:59

Only went to pick up my niece 3 hours later still stuck at a kids party underdressed and cold

secretspy · 5 Jun 2023 at 17:59

Wishing your dad a speedy recovery @Martynt74

Just caught the bf stealing my tortilla chips and he had the audacity to lie and make out I'd already eaten them. I thought the packet seemed lighter earlier
He stole my saag aloo the other day too. *evil glare*
Revenge is a dish best served cold...
...suggestions welcome

Still in agony with my back

thought it started mid April but just looked at calendar and it started beginning of April so I'm 8 weeks in now. Roll on physio on weds

To answer the question on how market stall holders in eastenders can afford to live in London. All of them house share with a lot of people lol. They're currently doing a storyline where a family are struggling and so the mum has been on a secret cam account

potatolord · 5 Jun 2023 at 21:35

I'm in lanzarote.

I just saw a woman with a case of sunburn you could have toasted slice of bread over.

People...

:rolleyes:

gingergundog · 5 Jun 2023 at 21:51

potatolord said:
I'm in lanzarote.

I just saw a woman with a case of sunburn you could have toasted slice of bread over.

People...

Was she hot?

potatolord · 5 Jun 2023 at 21:53

gingergundog said:
Was she hot?

If you like larger ladies who drink pints and have second degree burns, yes.

gingergundog · 5 Jun 2023 at 21:57

potatolord said:
If you like larger ladies who drink pints and have second degree burns, yes.

Sounds fun