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anonhop · 2026-07-28T12:10:03+00:00

DH left his passport on a train & despite checking every lost property & following up, no luck. Paid for urgent fast stream appointment but the first he could get was today. The rules say the passport will arrive by courier “one week after the appointment”. We fly Sunday… Does he have any chance of it coming by Saturday? Has anybody used the passport 1 week service recently? London office if relevant…

ChelseaFox · 29/07/2026 21:32

FlyingCatGirl · 29/07/2026 21:19

Why am I uneducated? Do we really need to start comparing qualifications and profession because I'm happy to do so because your accusation is absolutely disgusting! You call hell out of innocent people for using an innocent saying that's been on the go for generations yet according to you anyone using that saying is uneducated? You've made yourself look thick by that allegation - you've lied about my education and insulted me which by default insults the OP that you've attacked already and you are basically accusing most of the UK of being thick! That expression is used in films and TV, people from every walk of life use it because they've grown up with it and don't know what it originally meant. Why single me out and accuse me of being uneducated! That's something really wrong with how you think and how you treat people, you are an uncivilised person that enjoys belittling people. Insult me again and I'll report your comments!

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Why are you getting so worked up? I learned that it was an offensive phrase a few years ago. But I spent a good 45 years not knowing! That’s okay, it came from a position of ignorance rather than deliberate racism on my part and now I know better.There are lots of phrases that have dodgy origins and as we are learning more, we change the words we use. I don’t have an issue with that.

RoosterPots · 29/07/2026 21:32

Late to the thread obviously but I was going to share that I had a similar situation with my DD’s passport last month - we had the in-person appt, I received an email as we left the Passport Office to say it was approved & being sent for printing, it was dispatched the next morning & arrived the day after that. That was Liverpool.

Very pleased it has worked out for you!

LittleGreenShoots · 29/07/2026 22:02

anonhop · 28/07/2026 14:36

Thanks all- the appointment didn’t go well! His photo wasn’t accepted 🤷🏻‍♀️ so they told him to go home & they’ll email him a link to upload another. He has left but no email so far 😭

That's crazy. When my photo was rejected (hair over an eyebrow) at my one week fast track appointment I was directed to some photo booth machines by the counter to take new ones- I was told to come back to the counter after to continue. I can't believe they sent him away!

LittleGreenShoots · 29/07/2026 22:38

FlyingCatGirl · 29/07/2026 21:19

Why am I uneducated? Do we really need to start comparing qualifications and profession because I'm happy to do so because your accusation is absolutely disgusting! You call hell out of innocent people for using an innocent saying that's been on the go for generations yet according to you anyone using that saying is uneducated? You've made yourself look thick by that allegation - you've lied about my education and insulted me which by default insults the OP that you've attacked already and you are basically accusing most of the UK of being thick! That expression is used in films and TV, people from every walk of life use it because they've grown up with it and don't know what it originally meant. Why single me out and accuse me of being uneducated! That's something really wrong with how you think and how you treat people, you are an uncivilised person that enjoys belittling people. Insult me again and I'll report your comments!

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It's not something to get so worked up over.

Meanings and associations change and I think it's a sign of maturity to say ok, this has moved on from what it once was and let something go. OP's reaction was the graciousness we should all have when someone lets us know the general consensus is that something is offensive.

My recent moment like this was 'Chinese Whispers'- a game we played my childhood without any apparent malice towards the Chinese. But I have been told the game is now 'Telephone' and I understand it- the origin stories for the original name can't have been anything nice.

I have had similar moments of clarification on the word 'Tribe' for a kids group, and 'retardation' for the slowing down/ lagging/ delay of computer systems with use and time which- although the correct technical term for when this happens- seems to make people jumpy using something so close to the insult bestowed on people, and so I am now using workarounds. I also grimaced when DP used 'like selling snow to Eskimos' on a work call recently and had to have a quiet word with him that evening... I mean we all have our blind spots in our knowledge.

For what it's worth I haven't seen or heard the phrase having a paddy used for a long while. Are you sure these are current programs you are watching?

venusandmars · 29/07/2026 23:16

ChelseaFox · 29/07/2026 21:29

Every year there are posts like this, and every year I am willing for posters to get their passports so they can have the holiday they have been looking forward to. I have everything crossed for you!

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Me too.

My old passport was received in their offices on a Thursday, approved at 1am on Friday, printed by 8.30am on Friday, sent for delivery, scheduled for delivery on Saturday. I received a message from the courier to say that I didn't have to be in, as long as I had an individual letterbox that they could access. It was delivered by lunchtime Saturday.

I really think we should be praising our passport services. They are doing a fabulous job (for many, if not for all).

Skippyasyermuni · 30/07/2026 07:46

FlyingCatGirl · 29/07/2026 21:19

Why am I uneducated? Do we really need to start comparing qualifications and profession because I'm happy to do so because your accusation is absolutely disgusting! You call hell out of innocent people for using an innocent saying that's been on the go for generations yet according to you anyone using that saying is uneducated? You've made yourself look thick by that allegation - you've lied about my education and insulted me which by default insults the OP that you've attacked already and you are basically accusing most of the UK of being thick! That expression is used in films and TV, people from every walk of life use it because they've grown up with it and don't know what it originally meant. Why single me out and accuse me of being uneducated! That's something really wrong with how you think and how you treat people, you are an uncivilised person that enjoys belittling people. Insult me again and I'll report your comments!

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What is wrong with you? You seem like you need to get some help because this is… unhinged.

likelysuspect · 30/07/2026 07:55

Crunchymum · 29/07/2026 20:46

Oh give over.

I have family who find this offensive, I pointed it out and the OP was very gracious. The thread moved on.

Now you are making it an issue.

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People are entitled to find things offensive. But thats it. No one is entitled to police people's language.

Crunchymum · 30/07/2026 08:09

likelysuspect · 30/07/2026 07:55

People are entitled to find things offensive. But thats it. No one is entitled to police people's language.

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Fair enough. The term is xenophobic / offensive which I pointed out to the OP (who was nothing but gracious). It's then up to her, and anyone else who doesn't know the term is offensive, if they keep on using it or not - hopefully they don't.

Anyway @anonhop very happy to hear it's all worked out with the passport, looking forward to hearing it arrives in time for your trip.

onmylastnerveseriously · 30/07/2026 08:44

anonhop · 29/07/2026 18:00

@hahabahbag ohh gosh that would be the worst luck!!! My lovely MIL is tasked with sitting looking out the window for the post all day 🤣

They post it through your letter box, so no need to worry. Posties are instructed to do this if no one in, with passports.

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anonhop · 30/07/2026 09:01

Thanks all. It’s due for delivery this morning so I’ll let you know when it’s here!
I’ve had to tell Mum to cancel her emergency annual leave after all as she likely won’t be coming now 🤣🤣

I seriously have appreciated all the advice, well wishes & support!!

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anonhop · 30/07/2026 11:07

It’s been delivered!!! Thanks everybody!! As long as he doesn’t lose it in the next 2 days (never say never!), we’ll be heading on our first family holiday on Sunday.

thank you all so much xxx

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x2boys · 30/07/2026 11:32

anonhop · 30/07/2026 11:07

It’s been delivered!!! Thanks everybody!! As long as he doesn’t lose it in the next 2 days (never say never!), we’ll be heading on our first family holiday on Sunday.

thank you all so much xxx

Ah thats briliant such a releif!
Enjoy your holiday .

ChelseaFox · 30/07/2026 13:01

anonhop · 30/07/2026 11:07

It’s been delivered!!! Thanks everybody!! As long as he doesn’t lose it in the next 2 days (never say never!), we’ll be heading on our first family holiday on Sunday.

thank you all so much xxx

I am smiling for you. Great news!

honeylulu · 30/07/2026 13:07

I'm soooo pleased! Keep it under lock and key until you go!