ogre Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 my new magnesium pedals arrived, i've turned into a weight weenie it would seem. although none of my important parts are super SL... more practical/lightest options... my new frame arrives next friday, aww yeah. also i packed in smoking, had 2 smokes last week and survived all weekend, monday/tuesday clean. my lungs don't burn when i exercise. yay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncy H Posted January 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 my new magnesium pedals arrived, i've turned into a weight weenie it would seem. although none of my important parts are super SL... more practical/lightest options... my new frame arrives next friday, aww yeah. also i packed in smoking, had 2 smokes last week and survived all weekend, monday/tuesday clean. my lungs don't burn when i exercise. yay New frame? What you doing with that old frame that has brake mounts? ;p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisTrials2012 Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 house party is going on friday, the ung fella hosting it is a dickhead, and people are gonna turn up and wreck the place haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 DUDE THAT'S SO FUCKING AWESOME. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 I'd say anyone that goes to a party with their main interest being to ruin someones house is way more of a bellend than the host may be. It's more than likely not his house if he's young, so it may be someone elses.... think on. I've left sixth form. Walked out and I feel a huge sense of relief. Applied for 3 different apprenticeships at Rolls Royce, Craven College and Network Rail, and ringing my uncle to sort work in the mean time. Added to that, I've sent in my CV and application to Halfords, my local bike shop, and sourcing work down at my dads for when I spend some time down there. And still looking. Anywhere so that Im not sat on my arse and will be doing something productive. Things are finally going the way I want them to. Mum & Dad may not be happy, but I hope that changes when they see Im finally doing something I enjoy and feel happier in myself. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 I once tried to get in a house party just for the fun of it with some mates, apparently later that night some scumbags snuck in and started to trash the place, they got absolutely mullered by the other lads that were there. I was very glad we failed to get in, sounded like a shit party anyway... I've left sixth form. Walked out and I feel a huge sense of relief. Applied for 3 different apprenticeships at Rolls Royce, Craven College and Network Rail, and ringing my uncle to sort work in the mean time. Added to that, I've sent in my CV and application to Halfords, my local bike shop, and sourcing work down at my dads for when I spend some time down there. And still looking. Anywhere so that Im not sat on my arse and will be doing something productive. Things are finally going the way I want them to. Mum & Dad may not be happy, but I hope that changes when they see Im finally doing something I enjoy and feel happier in myself. Good man. Sounds like the motivation you're getting when faced with fresh opportunities (not stuck in a classroom) is doing you good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny00135 Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 I've left sixth form. Walked out and I feel a huge sense of relief. Applied for 3 different apprenticeships at Rolls Royce, Craven College and Network Rail, and ringing my uncle to sort work in the mean time. Added to that, I've sent in my CV and application to Halfords, my local bike shop, and sourcing work down at my dads for when I spend some time down there. And still looking. Anywhere so that Im not sat on my arse and will be doing something productive. Things are finally going the way I want them to. Mum & Dad may not be happy, but I hope that changes when they see Im finally doing something I enjoy and feel happier in myself. Wish I had the guts to do that, my parents constantly decide to run my life.. what they say goes and if I did drop out they'd force me to beg to go back. Good on you fella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 (edited) Wish I had the guts to do that, my parents constantly decide to run my life.. what they say goes and if I did drop out they'd force me to beg to go back. Good on you fella I once tried to get in a house party just for the fun of it with some mates, apparently later that night some scumbags snuck in and started to trash the place, they got absolutely mullered by the other lads that were there. I was very glad we failed to get in, sounded like a shit party anyway... Good man. Sounds like the motivation you're getting when faced with fresh opportunities (not stuck in a classroom) is doing you good. Cheers guys Im not quite sure how they're going to react haha. I think their main issue was that they thought I planned to sit around doing nothing until college in September, which is the very opposite of what I'm planning to do. I was feeling so so depressed being in that place. Constant grief from teachers about my work, which was poor as I had no motivation to do it, and my mood overall was very very low. Just felt like I was going nowhere and wasting my time. Shit school, no motivation, no money, shit mood = very down. I can finally start enjoying myself. Going out to work, doing something I enjoy learning and new skills while I'm at it, and earning money. The experience also looks good from the college/rolls/network rails point of view, making me a more appealing prospect. The little bit of extra time I get to myself is a bonus too, but doing something I want to do outside of that time will make it far more enjoyable overall. I've been dying to get a car sorted too, so this is a step in the right direction to affording one Edited January 23, 2013 by Echo Lite 09 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogre Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 Good for you kidney. I doubted your gripes online but your clearly not just being a stereotypical mopey teenage fag. So power to you and good luck with things! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Cox Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 Interview went well (i think) have been offered a trial shift on Wednesday . Only been jobless 2 weeks and it suuuucks! Ben Trial shift went well this morning, only done 2 hours, but i got to grips with it really quickly and i think they liked me! Just gotta wait until tomorrow to see if i've got the job or not! Ben 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 Just spoke to our landlord about shortening our lease so we can move upto the inlaws farm and he seemed alright with it. Been bricking it about ringing and speaking to him but I told him we don't want to leave him in the lurch and out of pocket as he's been great with us over the last couple of years. Project pay debts off has begun! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 Gig in Paris booked for april. Awwwwww sheeeeeit. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Cox Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 Trial shift went well this morning, only done 2 hours, but i got to grips with it really quickly and i think they liked me! Just gotta wait until tomorrow to see if i've got the job or not! Ben Got the job!! f**k yeah! Quite happy right now! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 Well done dude. What is this job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Cox Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 Gonna be working at Costa Coffee, got f**ked over at my job at the pub, so happy i have some income again! Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew62 Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 Gonna be working at Costa Coffee, got f**ked over at my job at the pub, so happy i have some income again! Ben This is a genuine enquiry as I don't go to Costa...... I thought they made a big song and dance about having only trained baristas making the coffee there? Are you now going to be trained before you can make any coffee or did the trial shift cover it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewEH1 Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 (edited) This is a genuine enquiry as I don't go to Costa...... I thought they made a big song and dance about having only trained baristas making the coffee there? Are you now going to be trained before you can make any coffee or did the trial shift cover it? Define trained. I sure Ben will learn on the job, how hard can it be?* *Note, I am terrible at making coffee as I only drink tea! Edited January 24, 2013 by AndrewEH1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Cox Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 Umm, i had some training on the trial shift, made a few coffees and generally learnt how to work the machine/till etc, i'd assume i'd get on the job training to "hone my skills". Looking forward to starting now! Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew62 Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 Define trained. I sure Ben will learn on the job, how hard can it be?* *Note, I am terrible and making coffee as I only drink tea! There's an art to making good coffee. You can get boringly in-depth about it from everything from pressures, brewing temperatures, ratios and a host of other things... My point is a 'proper' trained barista (as you might expect in a good place in Italy where it's held in fairly high esteem) is more than someone who just presses the espresso button but I was under the impression Costa liked to portray their coffee making staff as trained baristas (I could be wrong) so I assumed everyone would be sent off on a proper course or some equivalent. P.S. If you're only a tea boy you can pipe down! I'll make you a decent coffee next time you're round and you can see just how achingly dull about it you can be. Umm, i had some training on the trial shift, made a few coffees and generally learnt how to work the machine/till etc, i'd assume i'd get on the job training to "hone my skills". Looking forward to starting now! Ben Yeah I guess that's what'll happen. I just wondered if there was a rigid thing in structure where they sent you off on an official course. You could try an adopt the persona of an old uptight italian coffee maker and get annoyed at all the customers that ask for stupid hybrid coffee drinks. That's what I'd do. And if anyone ever asks for squirty cream just take your apron off, slam it on the counter and walk out! Maybe not on your first day though. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewEH1 Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 (edited) Umm, i had some training on the trial shift, made a few coffees and generally learnt how to work the machine/till etc, i'd assume i'd get on the job training to "hone my skills". Looking forward to starting now! Ben But the real question is...Do you get a certificate? Cause if you don't get one you're not fully trained. Edited January 24, 2013 by AndrewEH1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Cox Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 haha, no certificate just yet, got a contract though lol! We'll see how my training goes on Monday Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 Mum handled me leaving 6th form like a f**king boss. Totally cool with it, and even put in a word for me job wise! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 New PC is alive! :) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew C Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 Bought an Inspired hex the other day, CAN'T F*CKING WAIT FOR IT TO COME! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 Doing it right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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