Dales

4 minutes ago, ECCOnoob said:

Sorry to hear.

 

That is clearly a different circumstance and is assault. I assume the police are assisting you following this crime?

Thank you.  They are.  The point I was  making is that is someone feels intimidated, then that's how they feel.  It's an instinct and you don't really have any control over it.

On 04/08/2021 at 22:56, ECCOnoob said:

Oh god the humanity!!!   Vagrants asking for money - I'm so shocked and distresed!!!!  Good grief someone think of the children!!!!!

 

What on earth is wrong with people. When did we become so overly sensitive. Why is every unsightly part of life  constantly blown out of all sense of proportion and reality .

 

I have worked in the city centre for nearly 30 years. I have at least half a dozen of my friends and colleagues who live in the city centre and  never had experience of anything like the levels of harassment, encounters and supposed intimidation described by some people on here. 

 

There has always been beggars and vagrants drunkards and homeless people. Perhaps, just perhaps, in the wake of quiet high streets and empty stores it may be more visible. But let's not pretend this is some mass out of control crisis where people cant go from shop to shop without being accosted at least a dozen times.... It's nonsense.  

 

Perhaps people would prefer it if every city street, public communal square, park space and precinct was all gated, barricaded and controlled by heavy security so that only those with authorised reasons, financial means and genuine business can access them.  That would be better right?   

 

Interesting then, that when landlords tried to do that with private apartment blocks, courtyards, playground spaces and gardens or try to install physical devices to stop vagrants loitering around  doorways or sleeping in window ledges or messing up alcoves the Guardianistas  kick off about the disgusting behaviour of the greedy corporate monsters saying it's unfair to  poorer members of society.What do people actually want?   

 

If it's a open, public street, in an open public city centre some of those members of the public will be the less desirable ones. That is a fact of life.  

I wasn't too chuffed when I declined a 'woman' money and she spat at me.  I was a lone female and I am 4'11.  She certainly intimidated me

13 hours ago, hauxwell said:

Sorry about that.  You have got a way of telling a story of  times gone by and making it interesting tho.    

 

 

No I’m no cook.  At the start of lockdown last year I did get a bit more adventurous tho and pleased with how some of my Concoctions turned out.

It’s these user names they are very confusing at times.  

I sometimes try and guess if posters are male or female and I am usually wrong.  I once had someone refer to me on here as 'lad' and I'm female.  It made me chuckle.

On 01/08/2021 at 09:46, hauxwell said:

I’m also not a fantastic cook.  Like Dales I’ve also had a few tips and recipes from 

Firethorn and  other posters on the foodie thread.   Also I love to read Firethorn’s posts when he talks about past memories and experiences.

Back on topic.   I use to like my mum’s corned beef hash but it was very basic compared to

Firethorn’s recipes.  Like me she also wasn’t a very good cook.  Corned beef is tasty and I’ve  alway got a few tins in my cupboard, it use to be classed as a poor man’s meal years ago.

The last time I had corned beef, last week, I had it with mashed potatoes, carrots and peas.  With slices of corned beef on top.  I made a thick onion gravy and spooned it over the corned beef and potatoes.  It wasn’t a corned beef hash but it was tasty when the hot gravy slightly melted the corned beef.

 

I'm glad it's not just me who makes 'questionable meals' hauxwell. Haha.  Hey you called Firethorn a he when she is a she.  Ps I didn't know she was a she either, just that she was good at cooking.

On 28/07/2021 at 15:21, FIRETHORN1 said:

There seems to be many different ways of making corned beef hash. I like a lot of gravy, so I .ake mine a bit like making a vegetable stew, with chunks of corned beef added to it towards the end of cooking. My sister married an American bloke, so she would make her corned beef hash in the more "dry-fried" American style. My version is to sweat down some roughly chopped onion, garlic,  celery, carrots and par-boiled potatoes until soft, then add a tin of tomatoes and bit of tomato puree, . a beef stock cube and bit of water mixed with cornflour to thicken the gravy and then simmer  until the veg are very soft and falling apart. I then add a tin of corned beef cut into large chunks and warm it through in the veggie stew. I then leave it for a few hours , or overnight, to infuse and soak up the corned beef flavour.

 

My sister's American version is to heat a bit of oil, then pan-fry some very finely chopped onion, garlic, celery,  carrots, green and red pepper, finely diced cubes of par-boiled potatoes and fresh chopped tomatoes until soft and browned. She then adds finely chopped corned beef and rapidly fries the mix until it goes a bit dry and crispy.

 

Two very different versions of corned beef hash  but both very tasty.

 

Thank you Firethorn.  I like the sound of both those recipes.  Thank you in general also, I have tried quite a few of your recipes over the years.  Unfortunately, I am not a fantastic cook but I do try.  How often do you manage to get back to Sheffield?

Hi there.  My other half likes corned beef hash, but I have never made it.  I'm interested to hear your recipes.  Yes I can use google.

2 hours ago, andyofborg said:

You've been reading the internet again.....

 

The last time he was convicted of a crime was 2007 and there is no evidence the woman involved in the robbery was pregnant and either way he didn't shoot her either and given the crimes were committed in texas it seems unlikely the police responding to the call which resulted in his death would have known about them. 

 

Anyway, this thread is about Norwich City Councils decision to light up their city hall for one evening  to commemorate the first anniversary of the death of George Floyd, and in remembrance of all black lives lost in the aftermath.

 

'Either way he didn't shoot her'  That makes it perfectly acceptable then.

Sorry to revive an old thread again.  However, I finished work at 3 am today and drove to this part of Ringinglow to watch the sun rise.  It's something I've wanted to do for ages.  Has anyone else been recently?

46 minutes ago, bassett one said:

we didnt get much at lowedges,seen far more over the years,must of been at the otherside of sheffield

We had a big storm here in Chesterfield.  Not too far from you.  Also RIP to the 9 year old boy.  My thoughts are with your loved ones.

11 hours ago, Box11 said:

Well that's a joke for a start !!!!....

 

Every time there is a football match around the UK the police are there in vast numbers (pre-covid 19) !!!....

 

So like I said they don't care or the powers to be period !..

The police officers have their day off cancelled to work football matches.  Believe me, they do not want to be there

Your general Duty Group officer rarely 'patrols' regardless of in a vehicle or not.  They are dealing with an endless active queue.  This involves dealing with everything else that isn't an emergency ie priority and priority 8 jobs.

On 20/03/2021 at 00:38, Box11 said:

You know I have a very good friend who used to work as a bouncer years ago at very dangerous pubs and nightclubs across Uk...

 

He told me that he was invited to attercliffe police station in Sheffield for a meeting because he wanted to become the pub manager at a pub on the Manor....

 

As the meeting took place the high ranking police officer asked him we see your car outside these unsavoury pubs and clubs but they never request police to attend how do you do it he turned round and said....

 

"I make sure everyone can see me constantly"....

 

In short the police need to get back to walking the beat and to be visible at all times !!!!.....

Walking the beat is all well and good until they need to travel to an emergency, miles away, on foot

Hi Firethorn1,  I would say that I am doing more cooking just recently, but I'm not sure if it's just because it is winter and I love casseroles.  Summer is good for me 'Stir Fry wise'  but I feel less inclined to cook then.  Hope you are keeping safe and well.

1 hour ago, levisage said:

Fulwood Lane just before Andwell Lane is a nice view and it has a viewing point map:

 

https://goo.gl/maps/DfzJax8Bf4258Mm29

 

You can probably park on the verge for 5 mins before people start getting annoyed!

I love the views from that viewing platform.  You can see Lincoln Cathedral on a clear day.  The platform  shows you where to look for certain landmarks.

4 hours ago, tzijlstra said:

 

I know this will come as a complete shock to you, but there is something called 'control room', they coordinate dispatches for all emergency services from there. If another service had to attend, they would have coordinated that.

 

My dad is a retired paramedic. People like you are the reason he suffered a burn-out after a long career. He and his colleagues frequently got verbally and physically abused by people 'demanding an explanation'. He personally saved the lives of hundreds, if not thousands of people, including dumb idiots like you, because when it really matters, you wouldn't complain, would you? When your daughter has broken her neck falling down the stairs and it takes hours to find a suitable and stable way to move her, or you are completely oxygen deficient and need to take oxygen on for an hour before you can be moved; you wouldn't complain then, would you?

You beat me to this.  Well said.  I despair of some people.

17 hours ago, melthebell said:

I think you better find out WHY people protest "certain" killings by police officers, then get back to us then

he was arrested, he was in a police station, ive read he had handcuffs on...and hands behind his back?

 

something went VERY wrong, somewhere

 

nothing to do with needing to use force to arrest him

 

R.I.P Ratana

Yes R.I.P Sergeant Ratana.  Lot's of bickering on here about this.  (not by you mel) There just doesn't seem to be much sympathy.

Hi there, I lived on Alport Road at Frecheville for years and loved it there.  I don't recall there being many issues at all.  I also know someone who lives on Linley Lane and they don't have any issues there.

On 25/05/2020 at 00:58, Albert the Cat said:

People like mrcharlie have already made their minds up.  There really is no possibility of convincing them otherwise.  It is completely bizarre and totally unreasonable to have such animosity towards a group of people that had no choice in their circumstance.  They are simply like sheep who just take an opinion that is fashionable at the time.  The right wing press have their sights firmly set on furloughed workers.  It will be the teachers next, especially when they do not want to die and question the government advice on the reopening of schools.  Then it will be eventually the NHS when the doctors and nurses want the pay rise they deserve.  It is quite disgraceful actually.

I have been working throughout the lockdown as I am a key worker.  I really do not mind it.  The only other place I go is the supermarket.  I would hate to be confined to the house more than I am now.  Also, I think you can look back in years to come and think 'I did my bit', however small that is.  If I was furloughed I would be really worried at the moment. 

16 hours ago, Albert the Cat said:

Sigh

 

I don't think you know what work is. Have you worked a 12hr shift? It is absolutely shattering. Especially if it is nurses who are literally on their feet for 11 and a half hours of them. I don't actually think they get paid enough for the hours they are being asked to work.

 

I am an engineer for comparison in the private sector. If I have to work 12hr shifts, for every week I work I get three weeks pay for doing it. This extra work is then calculated to enhance my paid holiday leave by about £3 a year. So yes, nurses are under paid. 

Agreed Albert.  Fighting fires is a really easy job.  The same for a police officer.  You get that call about a terrorist opening fire. (Manchester)  They have it so easy!  Wish my job was that stress free!

5 hours ago, Ms Interpret said:

You may have heard that a lady sadly died in a hit and run on Foxhill on saturday night   The police went door to door asking if anyone had any CCTV they could see.  Maybe if the police had left the camara on that road instead of taking it down saying it was needed in Handsworth it would have saved them some foot work  and may have  have been a possible deterrent.  

 What else has to happen here to make the police take notice ? There are daily drug deals  going on and  car burn outs are a regular occurance No doubt this tragedy was drug or anti social  behaviour related  and its just heartbreaking  what this family and the people who tried to help the lady  will have to go through now.

My condolences to them and hope the lady rests in peace. 

So the police knocked on peoples door asking for cctv?  Do you not think that is a good thing?  RIP to the lady involved.

On 31/01/2020 at 14:09, jwl2005 said:

Looking for some general advice and opinions. 

 

Looking at viewing some properties in Frechville over the next week or so and wondered what everyone thought about the area. 

 

I have done my research and nothing is alerting me to say no. 

 

One of the houses I will be viewing is on Youlgrieve Drive. 

 

Thanks in advance. 

 

Hi there,

I grew up on Alport Road, just of the bottom of Youlgreave Drive.  I still visit regularly .  My advice would be that it is a good place to live.

On 19/12/2019 at 18:17, DerbyTup said:

 

In terms of "career" - I don't have any regrets as such.  I've had a rich and varied career in many different industries and I've done a wide range of jobs from things very junior to very senior.  Most of all I've met some fantastic people along the way and been to some fantastic places as well.  I can look back and think..."maybe I'd have gone further and faster if I'd done this or that", but then again I'd have missed out on some very rich life experiences along the way perhaps.  I've been lucky in many ways, but I also think that it's about how you view and approach life.  I'm outgoing, I like change and I don't mind taking risks.  That's not for everyone I appreciate, but for me it's essential.  I easily get bored of doing the same things the same way.  I won't even drive into town and back the same way.  I love variety.  

 

In terms of "relationships" I'd say it's a bit of a mixed bag.  There are some relationships that I was in where I should have exited much sooner.  There are other relationships I was in where I should have cherished them more and treated them with greater respect. I put that down to immaturity, although it was fun at the time!   If it's true that all your life experiences flash before you just before you die, there are some relationships that I'd put on "fast-forward" and others I'd watch frame by frame, in slow motion! 😃  I was always reluctant to commit to a relationship, until I met my other half.  Even then I was a bit reluctant!  But after 7 years of dating her she finally persuaded me that I was getting fatter and balder and needed to get married sharpish!  So I did.  22 years later I'm still glad I did!  

 

Not sure what is meant by "change another time zone"?  I have lived and worked in different time zones and really enjoyed experiencing differences in culture amongst different people.  It's fascinating.  Not least, to learn how other cultures see us.  If the question is about living in a different era then that's really difficult, but I'd probably choose the late 20's or 30's when people seemed to dress smartly, act courteously towards each other and things seemed to be on the up.  

 

I suppose my biggest regret really is when I've hurt someone's feelings.  It's mostly been unintentional, but I can be a bit insensitive to others at times and I also don't suffer fools gladly.  There have definitely been times when I've let folks have it with both barrels - and I've usually regretted that.  It may have made me feel better at the time, but afterwards I've felt bad about it for ages.  And people never forget.  They might forgive, but they never forget. 

 

I was at an ex-colleague's funeral a few weeks ago and I bumped into a guy that used to be my boss, 20 years ago.  Now, you'll have to take my word for it, but this guy was a bit of a tosser.  One day he called me out, in front of colleagues, for a bit of criticism.  In fact, it wasn't one thing, it was several things.  We were in a meeting at the time and at the end of the meeting, after he'd gone, my colleagues asked me why he seemed to have such a problem with me?  That was it!  That's what I was feeling as well, but the fact they'd all noticed it just lit my fire.  I went to find him in his office, walked in, and asked him what his problem was?  I then proceeded to give him the biggest bollocking he's ever had in his life.  He literally went white with fear, because boy, I was angry.  No swearing, no threats, but as these words were tumbling out of my mouth I could tell he was bricking it and at the same time, a little voice in my head was saying, "Shut up!  You'll ruin your career!".   But I didn't care.  Anyhow, back to the funeral the other week and the first thing I did when I saw him was to go over, smile, shake his hand and ask him how he was doing?  And his response was friendly, but the next thing he said to all around us was, "I remember being in a meeting with him some years ago and I must have said something that upset him, because he burst into my office afterwards and gave me the biggest bollocking I've ever had".  He was making a joke of it, but obviously it was still fresh in his mind after all those years.  I laughed about it too and I reassured him that I have mellowed a lot in later years and if that same thing happened again now, I'd knock next time! 😃 

 

 

 

That is a nice reply Derby Tup.  Very honest.  My biggest regret is my first serious boyfriend.  I've never been out with anyone like him since (i'm now 37) so I suppose it was a learning curve.

On 12/12/2019 at 23:59, RJ45 said:

Looks like we're going to finally get Brexit done.  It'll be on Tory terms too. 

 

Remainers have got what they deserved.

I have friends who vote Labour and I have friends who vote Conservative.  I have never in my life seen so much hatred for people who dare to disagree with people who vote Labour.  Yes  of course vote for who you want and I will do the same.  We can all be friends.  Just don't try and force your opinions on anyone else.

On 28/11/2019 at 19:06, katekate said:

This has gone on far to long.  Let those that lost their lives rest in peace and let this man live his.  Those families have suffered and will continue to do so as they didn't  get the outcome that they wanted.  Whether what this man did was right or wrong he did what he thought best at the time, how many times do we all do that then look back later to see that things could have been very different.  I think he has been punished enough and now deserves to move on.  I feel for those that lost their lives and the families that have to live everyday with this but it's time now to move forward the best way that they can.

I totally agree with you KateKate!

On 18/11/2019 at 15:20, jacklev1 said:

Can anyone tell me if you can still buy those frozen frying thin steakwich used to take one minute 

to fry perfect for a quick snack used to have paper between them  just don’t see them anymore

ta

I was thinking this a few days ago.  I used to love them.  I've not seen them anywhere in recent years.