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Tell me your 1st world problems

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ZingDramaQueenOfSheeba · 20/07/2021 17:02

I'll start.
Our newer car, which I usually drive, has a button to stop/start the engine. have to press brake before operating it but that's it.

When I drive the older car I keep forgetting to release handbrake. 🙄
Woe me!

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ReginaaPhalange · 21/07/2021 20:26

@ZingDramaQueenOfSheeba almost identical to yours but picked up the new car yesterday - upgraded model to our previous car which had an electronic handbrake which came on as soon as I turn the engine off (start/stop button), however the newer upgraded model, you have to engage the electronic handbrake manually when you switch the engine off, otherwise, cue the SUV rolling down the street!

ReginaaPhalange · 21/07/2021 20:27

Another one - this morning, my midwife told me I need to eat more, and little and often as my baby is feeding off my fat stores....

Cottonheadedninymuggins · 21/07/2021 21:38

I've just ordered something that will take 4-5 days to arrive (roughly).

I want it here now!!!. Amazon Prime has ruined my patience for deliveries.

Cottonheadedninymuggins · 21/07/2021 21:40

[quote ZingDramaQueenOfSheeba]@Teenytinyratsass

changing formulas is so so disappointing.
I don't know what happened to Pombears but they taste really greasy & too salty now.

And I get the want to like things but don't.
I want to like marshmallows, prawns, steak & certain cuisines like sushi or thai curries. but I just can't 🤢🤮[/quote]
Pombears taste to me like the air in chip shops smells.

I don't even know if that makes sense, I'm too hot!

ZingDramaQueenOfSheeba · 21/07/2021 21:54

@Cottonheadedninymuggins

YES! chip shop air! you are right!

but they didn't used to be like that. RIPBear

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irresistibleoverwhelm · 21/07/2021 21:57

The tiny holes in the grille of my Dyson fan are blocked up with dust, and the only way to clean them is to poke each one out individually with the end of a hairpin. 😱

MalteserGeezee · 21/07/2021 21:58

Earned Gold status on an airline in January 2020 after a super intense period of work/travel/never being at home/exhaustion.

Have never been able to use said Gold status, and it will expire by the time we can fly again 😬

PinkLilyPinkRose · 21/07/2021 22:08

My hot tub is broken. Sad

aubreyii · 21/07/2021 22:09

@irresistibleoverwhelm

The tiny holes in the grille of my Dyson fan are blocked up with dust, and the only way to clean them is to poke each one out individually with the end of a hairpin. 😱
Oh that sounds wonderful. Seriously!!
IgiveupallthenamesIwantedareg0 · 21/07/2021 22:11

@thistimelastweek

On winter mornings my pearls are really chilly when I put them on.
My granny always said that you should keep your pearls on overnight so they would keep their shine!
RightOnTheEdge · 21/07/2021 22:12

My hard drive has gone on my old Sky box so I am getting Sky Q.
I have to keep moving the date for the engineer to come because of my work rota so I have to put up with normal TV that I can't pause or rewind for a couple of weeks.

UnlimitedChipsAndSalsa · 21/07/2021 22:17

@thistimelastweek

On winter mornings my pearls are really chilly when I put them on.
This one is my absolute favourite!
MusicTeacherSussex · 21/07/2021 22:20

It's taking way too long to break in my new airmax- I get sore feet in my classes at nuffield

IgiveupallthenamesIwantedareg0 · 21/07/2021 22:29

We had miso soup and sushi for lunch today. I put soya sauce, wasabi and pickled ginger in a small bowl to dip the sushi in and as I was eating one piece of sushi slipped off my chopsticks straight into the bowl and soya sauce splashed over my sparkling white top!

MrsSnitchnose · 21/07/2021 22:33

I bought my first pair of shorts which came over the weekend. I haven't worn shorts since I was a child. Cue a text from track and trace on Sunday putting me in isolation until Tuesday (when it's likely to be pissing down!)

DisgraceToTheYChromosome · 21/07/2021 23:03

My morphine is far too sweet, I'd like something a bit more lemony.

lovethisjourneyforme · 22/07/2021 00:42

I leaned on my phone yesterday and it somehow dialled 112, I had the most ridiculously hysterical moment as I was apologising profusely to the operator and begging them to end the call because my screen had frozen. I wanted to cry afterwards and was terrified they'd find me and tell me off. Then I ran out of data.

Good thing my upgrade arrives today!

sueelleker · 22/07/2021 09:15

@irresistibleoverwhelm

The tiny holes in the grille of my Dyson fan are blocked up with dust, and the only way to clean them is to poke each one out individually with the end of a hairpin. 😱
Could you blow them clean with a hairdryer?
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