MustardTiger

It is quite hard to tell with most of the stuff posted in this thread.

Glad I sit far from the dugout. Might not bring my glasses, just to make sure.

Yeah its a bit of a circle-jerk in here sometimes, but to be fair they are also the most eloquent posters a lot of the time. The derision and snark is what gets me, some posters are just obnoxious whether they are right or wrong. Whatever, I'm a lurker 99% of the time. I think this is me as well. Floating voter, whole mix up of views from across the spectrum depending on the issue. I don't like all the social policies of the Greens or Lib dems etc, but also don't want the country to be ran by the low calibre of candidates that Reform puts up, in it for themselves. Labour are absolutely playing this as "Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake", saying nothing of substance in order to not risk messing up their lead, which is largely based out of a quite right backlash against a pretty rancid 14 years of Conservative government. For the sake of gaining power, its probably a smart tactical move. They are saying "Change" but I don't see it, apart from red tie / blue tie. They've actually lost my vote at this point in the campaign compared to before the election was announced. If it was tomorrow, I'd spoil my ballot I think. But there's still a way to go and I'm open to being convinced by Labour.

"Jump up if you love Leicester" from the singing section was a step too far for me after the taco selection and nachos I had before the game, even though I wanted to I probably would have vommed. Really enjoyed the past two games atmosphere, hats off to the UFS guys because my voice is busted and I don't make a quarter of the noise they do.

Good news! Cigarette Juice!

If you had asked me 5 years ago I would have said yes, I'd have been proud and willing to fight for the country. Now I look around me at who and what I'd be potentially sacrificing my life to protect, and I think no way.

Sale at Krispy Kreme.

This has done me right up. Not sure me and my foreign partner will be able to live in the UK once her current visa runs out. She has a shiny new PhD though so the salary isn't completely unachievable. For many though, that would represent very significant pay bump needed.

Has anyone haggled for breakdown cover with AA or similar recently? Been offered £78 from AA for roadside and onward travel at renewal but wondering if I should push it further.

Went to see Roger Waters last night in Birmingham, great show! Very cinematic. Enjoyed it alot.

These new highway code rules about cyclists and pedestrians having right of way when going straight ahead at a junction still haven't sunk in yet apparently. Colour me shocked.

There was a crossing further up the road, she didn't run across it, but in front of it between cars. I think because it was there, I should have been easing off anyway and watching out. From what I remember the road was parked cars all along both sides with shops and a crossing in the middle. Obviously my fault, but if someone hadn't charged across out of nowhere I might not have failed. The circumstances of the day made it tougher.

I almost failed mine on the last turning of the route. I thought I was home clear, but it was a right turn and there was a car coming the other way at a distance right in the range you could call a gap or too close depending on your viewpoint. The examiner passed me and then after the paperwork was signed off he asked, did you see the green car? And my answer was no I hadn't, I was so happy that I had "done it" that I just went around the corner. Thankfully it was done and dusted and technically not a hard fault. Its not over until its over. Take your time and keep your concentration up. I also failed one because a woman sprinted out of a shop, between two parked cars and across the road in front of me and I had to slam the brakes which failed me right there and then. Sometimes its not even 100% your fault. Of course I should have seen her, anticipated and acted accordingly but its a tough one to take.

Pull the plug, save the leccy.

Never under estimate the power of a creme egg.