New - The things that really annoy you

[Jack Regan]

Lidl is the worst as they've replaced the baskets you could previously carry with huge wheeled only ones (no carry handle). So now it's either these or trolleys and the isles are just not wide enough, so you're constantly stuck behind people as it only takes one trolley and one basket to completely grind everyone to a halt.

 

[Loki]

Ventured into Sainsbury's yesterday for the first time in years (Mrs normally shops online but had an operation Friday and resting up).

Fuck me it was like visiting a zoo.

Young mums walking around with phones at 90 degrees to the mouth, discussing latest boyfriends shortcomings (on loud speaker) whilst little johnny runs wild.

Then the elderly on their weekly day out, bumping into someone they haven't seen in ages blocking the aisles as they discuss various health problems.

Gave up went to pay and after waiting for what seemed like hours whilst the till operative discussed holiday plans with a colleague, had a five minute argument with her, as she said she couldn't use a screenshot of my nectar card.

Left with 2 cases of corona, 2 cases of Pepsi Max, orange juice, 2 packs of ham and seeded baps which turned out once again to be bare baps with seed collected nicely in the corner of the packaging.

So we ain't eating much till Mrs recovers but we won't go thirsty.

Welcome to the modern world. Being one of the elderly myself, my intention, when we do the "big shop" is to get in and get the hell out.

 

[Elephant Pyjamas]

The 90 degree phone thing is an absolute bafflement, how is that better than holding to your ear?

As for shopping, just get stuff delivered, saves the aggro?

 

[pagey]

The 90 degree phone thing is an absolute bafflement, how is that better than holding to your ear?

As for shopping, just get stuff delivered, saves the aggro?

We normally do. Nothing worse than planning a meal and the main part of it is somehow out of stock, or they send a totally obscure replacement.

 

[ROVERT47]

Shop in Sainsbury’s St Marks on the ring road every Thursday morning about 9am, perfect for me, really quiet and I enjoy their products.

 

[pagey]

The 90 degree phone thing is an absolute bafflement, how is that better than holding to your ear?

As for shopping, just get stuff delivered, saves the aggro?

See the problems I have with getting shopping delivered, had this last year.

 

[Elephant Pyjamas]

See the problems I have with getting shopping delivered, had this last year.
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Fucks sake

 

[sycophantia]

Charges at the dentist for a hygienist appointment.
Fucking 50 quid for 10 minutes work!
To be told I was doing a good job and just having my gums tickled.
Just checked and a scale and polish can be done during the band 1 check up.

 

[ROVERT47]

Stopped having scale and polish, just a cash cow, i just use a rechargeable Oral B toothbrush and interdental brushes.

 

[sycophantia]

Stopped having scale and polish, just a cash cow, i just use a rechargeable Oral B toothbrush and interdental brushes.

Yeah that's what I use, just got into the habit of renewing my appointments without taking much notice. Next time will be different.

 

[EpsomWolf]

Am in tomorrow afternoon for a couple of crowns on teeth that needed doing for a while but can’t be put off any longer.

Have always been a twice a year pay-as-you go job but have signed up to one of those Denplan things as there’s not a lot in it generally and on this occasion the 10% discount on treatment means it pays for itself this time.

Always seems ferociously expensive whichever way you go but with no NHS option they’ve got you by the short and curlies.

 

[PuntsWolf]

Charges at the dentist for a hygienist appointment.
Fucking 50 quid for 10 minutes work!
To be told I was doing a good job and just having my gums tickled.
Just checked and a scale and polish can be done during the band 1 check up.

Few things on this. I assume it was a 20 minute appointment, so hourly rate at full capacity would have been £150. There won’t actually be that much profit in that after your accounted for dead space/cancellations/DNAs. Two, it was probably more than 10 minutes, if it wasn’t then the hygienist did take the piss at little, but still would have been a 20 minute appointment so they didn’t make any extra money. Thirdly, if it only took a few minutes and they told you you were great, then you may not have actually “needed” it, but prevention is better than cure etc…

 

[MARKakaJIM]

Guess who's a dentist.

 

[sycophantia]

Few things on this. I assume it was a 20 minute appointment, so hourly rate at full capacity would have been £150. There won’t actually be that much profit in that after your accounted for dead space/cancellations/DNAs. Two, it was probably more than 10 minutes, if it wasn’t then the hygienist did take the piss at little, but still would have been a 20 minute appointment so they didn’t make any extra money. Thirdly, if it only took a few minutes and they told you you were great, then you may not have actually “needed” it, but prevention is better than cure etc…

Nah not buying that. It might have been 15 minutes, there were 2 of them, it's a fairly small practice. They would definitely do 3 an hour, 150 quid an hour seems punchy to me.
What got me a bit was when I looked at what was included in the 'check up' for 27 quid, it could all be included.
I believe the hygienist is private so shouldn't be surprised.

 

[PuntsWolf]

Nah not buying that. It might have been 15 minutes, there were 2 of them, it's a fairly small practice. They would definitely do 3 an hour, 150 quid an hour seems punchy to me.
What got me a bit was when I looked at what was included in the 'check up' for 27 quid, it could all be included.
I believe the hygienist is private so shouldn't be surprised.

I’m seeing a physio tomorrow for a consult and it’s £50 for 30 minutes. He’s got a fraction of the overheads, is he “punchy” at £100 an hour? And I’m sure if I need treatment it will be more than that?

I’ve also seen chiropractors who charge £40 for 10 minutes with fuck all overheads in comparison. I’ll agree that’s punchy!

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

I’ve also seen chiropractors who charge £40 for 10 minutes with fuck all overheads in comparison. I’ll agree that’s punchy!

Approximately £39.99 over the actual value seeing as it's complete quackery.

 

[PuntsWolf]

Approximately £39.99 over the actual value seeing as it's complete quackery.

Agreed, hence seeing the physio! (Although others a few weeks ago mentioned more positive things)

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

Agreed, hence seeing the physio! (Although others a few weeks ago mentioned more positive things)

We had a run under Dave Jones where we won six home games in a row or something and I had a sausage and egg sandwich every morning of every home game to keep the run going, because I had one in the first game of the run.

That is the same value as chiropractors. But you don't get a nice sandwich.

 

[sycophantia]

I’m seeing a physio tomorrow for a consult and it’s £50 for 30 minutes. He’s got a fraction of the overheads, is he “punchy” at £100 an hour? And I’m sure if I need treatment it will be more than that?

I’ve also seen chiropractors who charge £40 for 10 minutes with fuck all overheads in comparison. I’ll agree that’s punchy!

That's not punchy, that's taking the piss.

 

[The Bear]

I can't remember how many times I've turned down their offer of a hygienist appointment every time I have a checkup.

No, just clean them up with your little scraper thing and water blaster and that will do thanks you robbing bastards.