Weeping and wailing - and wiping.

I saw them (briefly) and was horrified!

The kitchen cupboards they said they loved were like mine and I am so fed up with them and want a new kitchen - they can have them if they like

I will give them away .....

There was a gay couple (men) on ETTC just the other day, and one of them cried with joy when he saw the kitchen ( cue much eye rolling from DH) however it's just as annoying when women do that ( an Aga! Sob!? )

NudeJude yes, I too thought gays were a minority. It seems not.....

Not taking over the world, just being part of the world

What winds me up about Escape to the Country is when they show the house hunters property that is ONLY £50k above their budget, where do they expect them to suddenly find that sort of money? Ridiculous!

Also, and I might get shot for saying this, but is anyone else sick to the back teeth of seeing gay couples, usually men, kissing in just about every soap on TV. I don't have a problem with people's sexuality, but I certainly don't want it thrust under my nose every night when I turn on the telly. From the amount of stuff about gays on TV these days, we're beginning to think that they're taking over the world!

cwasin probably not, so there would have been a bit of sleeve wiping for all to see on the telly.

But would you have a hankie or a tissue Jalima?

You are absolutely right, Sarahelenwhitney. It's absolutely everyone's choice as to how many rooms they want. Actually, I've got too many rooms here really, so I can't talk! Tootle pip.

I would be carted off, weeping, wailing and still protesting

Oh dear! GN opened on the last couple of posts for some reason this morning and I re-read the meridian question.
For some reason, because France was mentioned, I took it to mean the Paris meridian, not the internationally recognised Greenwich meridian.

I would be no good whatsoever on one of these quiz programmes as I would be arguing the toss if there was any ambiguity whatsoever in the questions

jalima
I didn't put Greenwich as to me Greenwich is the only one. I spent most of my school holidays playing there. I have a very soft spot for the park.

yes, but the Greenwich meridian is the only one that matters

(ducks for cover)

A contestant on The Chase this evening was very proud that she had been in the travel industry for eons.
One of her questions: the meridian line goes through France and then what country: her answer: Belgium!!!
Sorry to be so critical but geography is my favourite subject.

Leople? people!

Heehee, ETTC is only any good if the lovely Alistair Appleton is presenting it.
I like his chilled attitude, sometimes he can hardly be bothered speaking so just smiles instead.
So many leople want to'chat to guests whilst they are doing the cooking'.......really? My worst nightmare.

Oh Yes. Yelling at contestants is great fun. Calling them dim-wits because they think Queen Victoria signed the Magna Carta.

jalima
I have to say that I do cheer on young people who answer political, history, world events questions when I wouldn't expect them to know the answer.

or send telepathic messages to contestants who don't know the answers

What a great thread, various different themes but all hugely relateable(?) to me. Its nice to know that many people think along similar lines - and speak to their TVs.

The other great joy on Escape to the Country is the couple who want a character cottage and then complain about the small windows! They obviously have no grasp of social history at all. And then there are the people who want to be self sufficient! I've done self sufficiency with chickens, goats, pigs and even a couple of calves, and it's bloody hard work. It's also 24/7 and doesn't leave much time for entertaining in that ludicrously large kitchen

Jalima, glad I'm not alone then..

My pet hate is when chefs/cooks have a tea towel over their shoulder or tucked into their belt. I dread to think what germs it contains and what they use it for!

I know I shouldn't but I get incensed at people who go on quizz programmes and don't know very simple stuff.
I have to say that I'm in 2 quizz teams and quizz at least once a week. I watch all quizz programmes to keep the mind sharp and learn more facts, I also have to read a lot of 'stuff'
I've just literally sworn at the tv again ( Tipping point) A woman of about 60 didn't know who Sir Stuart Rose is. Grrrrrrr.

Exactly my thoughts on Escape to the Country which is also my guilty secret to watch when I'm not working. The older house hunters always end up being interested in a property which is far bigger than where they currently are and why they need acres and acres of land, and in the middle of nowhere is beyond me. Agree absolutely with previous comments on lack of shops, gp and transport for when they can no longer drive. And today's episode in Cambridgeshire with the spiral staircase? As for tissues, I can never be without them. Much more hygienic than the linen handkerchiefs used by DH which need spraying before going in a hot wash-yuk!

I too love this thread! I use an old fashioned hankie - well, more than one - aren't they more hygienic than tissues everywhere? Certainly cheaper.
And those people who stir something in a saucepan and taste it - or even offer it to someone else to taste - and then put the spoon back in!!!! AAAaarrrggghh.
What about the Grand Designs where you see young couples (where did they get all that money?) deciding on taps that cost £1,000 each! (Mind you, I love the £100,000 houses.)
This thread could run and run...................