John M Hunt

Computer geek, iPhone/iPad bore, cyclist, electric vehicle driver, former programmer, cyborg, Vulcan, gadget lover, Dundonian, father of noisy children.

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4/2 I wasn’t expecting any special treatment but I found the assistant very dismissive and appreciate we all have personal things going on but I felt I was being treated like someone who shouldn’t be out on their own without a carer.

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I picked up an order from my local Next yesterday. The tablet stopped working between the guy in front and me, the other one was dead. I asked the assistant bringing the stuff out and she told me I was using it too quickly and shook the dead one and it kicked into life 1/2

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3/2 I’m using a walker just now due to back damage caused by myeloma blood cancer and was sitting on it while waiting for my order. I felt there was no empathy and I was blamed for not using their equipment properly. I have 40 years IT experience.

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@PaulFlatters1 @InspGadgetBlogs Came here to say that.

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@7why__ydm Yes. Most UK cars are manual rather than automatic.

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@Bleache1rs @JeremyVineOn5 Drivers have the driving equivalent but still kill 5 people on average a day. How is this going to “focus their minds”. The best part is you think they’ll get “hit with fines every time they break the law”. Drivers don’t so why would cyclists?

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@mouldyscone @BrixtonHatter @but_cyclists The following week, over 2,000 people cycled to the Scottish parliament asking for safer roads.

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@mouldyscone @BrixtonHatter @but_cyclists Ok I’ll ageee to disagree. As a cycle infrastructure campaigner, I have read a lot about this over the years but it’s finally cool enough for me to go for a walk so I’m going to do that. 36 people had a closed road protest in Edinburgh over 20 MPH objections.

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@mouldyscone @BrixtonHatter @but_cyclists It’s not the same people that decide that or the same money. 20 MPH is a local council decision in Scotland. I think in Wales it was the Assembly that imposed it. National infrastructure is the Scottish parliament. I get your point but it’s a bit of a stretch conflating them.

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@mouldyscone @BrixtonHatter @but_cyclists Council tax and general taxation where the government tops up councils. I’m not sure what the point is here.

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@mouldyscone @BrixtonHatter @but_cyclists It’s been promised for years and seems to get put off constantly. The Scottish government funds national roads via Bear and other organisations. It’s the same in England. As someone who cycled until recently (myeloma cancer caused back injury), the 20MPH makes a big difference.

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@mouldyscone @BrixtonHatter @but_cyclists 20 MPH is council funds, the A9 is Bear Scotland so not the same money.

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@mouldyscone We’ve had it for years in Edinburgh and it’s decreased accidents. My last 3 cars have been electric and happy to drive at that speed.

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@wolfofwarsh @dahiya_Rohtas Things that don’t happen outside the USA.

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@Winwintegrity @ClownWorld There’s a car potentially pulling out into the bike lane at the beginning or they could be doored if too close hence the swerve and the car coming in from the left is going to drive through the bike lane before straightening up. Very poor driving and good anticipation frm cyclist

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@virginmedia your V360 upgrade system is broken. It took me 3 days of chat to arrange my upgrade and I’ve ordered it for my dad and he’s not received the remotes despite ordering on 2 May. I can’t face the pain of going through a chat and details authorisation again.

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@ChrisThomsonn @DensParkChoir @dodefoxpodcast @uwtbpodcast @DUSF2017 @dundeeunitedfc @dundeeunitedct Sorry for your loss. I’ll be watching the game at home as I have restricted mobility just now but we’ll join in and be thinking of you all. RIP Lennon. Gone too soon.

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@TheRoboFluffy @Geniustechw A condom could have prevented this post.

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@but_cyclists I normally cycle to work that way my wife has the car for the days I’m in. I also use it for shopping trips. I’m off long term sick with cancer and a fractured back so she’s driving me to chemo and other things.