Things dat Trivyully Annoy You (part whatever) *MOD WARNING IN OP* NEW

People coming to me with new work 2.5 days before we break up for Christmas. What planet are you on!

When testing out product that works on a ‘subscription’ model, Adobe Creative Cloud, for example at the end of the 7 (or 30 days, doesn’t really matter) day trial on go to cancel the trial, they will pester you to stay over and over again when going through the cancellation process.

In my case, I saw something like ‘choose another plan’, (I only ever wanted Photoshop anyway) for a much lower price (less cloud storage blah, blah, blah) and went for it, under the assumption that the far more expensive monthly ‘plan’ would therefore close. Not the case!! Both were active.

Luckily, Revolut blocked the payment for the month subscription I was never going to use (after already paying the day beforehand for the cheapest plan, I had intended on paying, plus the various ‘micropayments’ to ensure it was a valid card etc).

No wonder software piracy exists…

"Quad bike". No such thing as a four wheeled two wheeler.

People who put infinite recurring meeting appointments in your calendar, god help me if we’re doing the same meeting 10 years from now!

Just modern music it can't get any worse? Surely?

Was flicking through the radio in the car few days ago, looking for music. I landed on Newstalk - where Tom Dunne said he was going to go through the songs of 2023. Gave the first song a big build up, "one of the best songs of the year" says he.

Then some whiny voiced fella comes on who repeats the lines "wasted" how he wants a beer and is "hastag wasted".

I never heard as much sh!te. Radio off.

Edit - 'beer' not 'bear'. Although I was like an angry bear at the time.

This is a public service announcement to all gentlemen of boards.ie. if the hem of your trousers is sitting 3 or 4 inches above your ankles then they are too short and you bought the wrong size. The hem of your trousers and your ankles should be acquaintances at the very least. You look frankly ridiculous, like a 13 year old who just took a stretch. That is all. Carry on.

I’ve been asked by the folks what I want for Christmas about 2 weeks ago. I’ve still no idea and I’m being given out to as tomorrow is their last shopping day. I am in a very lucky situation that I need for nothing……I’m grand for clothing, I’ve a collection of aftershave about 8 bottles… I’ve an entire shelf of books I’m still to get to and through..I’m ok for technology. Don’t need furniture, lighting or anything…. A nice situation to find myself in. But a poxy situation when it’s just..” come on, tell us what we can get you “… I’ve absolutely zero fûcking clue….

A voucher to go towards threadmill upkeep?

It's genuine OK. I'm inclined to query it. It's just €11, don't know if it's worth the hassle. Good job I wasn't waiting on it for a Christmas present.

They can mind it for me now as I won't be around much between now and New Year 😀

Thanks, the notice says 16 working days - 12th January 24. I'll pay well before that.

Sometimes it is included and the seller will pay the charge (that you paid them in the cost price) once you give them the details.

My TA is the whole hassle of Christmas. Bah humbug.

Oh and Customs it's not a Teddy Bear it's a Highland Coo 😁

It amazes me that in the 21st century, sending a parcel and it getting to its intended destination without a problem is a bit of a crapshoot as the Yanks say. Getting post in and out of fcuking North Korea is easier that getting anything here from the uk.