What's on your mind this Saturday morning?
גַּבְרִיאֵלToday at 7:05 AM
Good morning, I got another day off, so having a lazy day, done all I wanted to do yesterday, apart from shopping at Aldi, silly me.
youToday at 10:37 AMSounds like you've earned a relaxing day after getting everything else taken care of. What are you planning on doing with your free time today, or are you just going to enjoy the lack of schedule?
גַּבְרִיאֵלToday at 10:37 AMI just been collecting MSN weather e-tree points, then Bing reward points, now just playing GTA Online, silly me
youToday at 11:14 AMCollecting points can be quite addictive, and GTA Online sounds like a nice way to unwind, what's your favorite thing to do in the game, cruising around Los Santos or taking part in heists?
גַּבְרִיאֵלToday at 11:15 AMI just looked at the time, I might be better to go out for breckfast ? silly me
youToday at 11:15 AMLooks like a breakfast outing might be a good idea, a change of scenery and some fresh air could be nice, where did you have in mind for breakfast?
גַּבְרִיאֵלToday at 11:15 AMNow walking to Glasshouse, need to be there by 1200 noon to order breakfast, now 1132
youToday at 11:33 AMPerfect timing, you'll get to Glasshouse with plenty of time to spare before your noon reservation, looking forward to hearing about your breakfast experience afterwards!
גַּבְרִיאֵלToday at 11:33 AMIt a bit colder than the heatwave of last week, 😂
youToday at 11:34 AMDefinitely a noticeable drop in temperature, I'm actually feeling a bit chilly myself, hope the sun comes out later to warm things up.
גַּבְרִיאֵלToday at 11:34 AMWhen it sun 🌞 sunny 😎 it feels a lot warmer ☀️ even if it is not
youToday at 11:35 AMPerception plays a big role in how we experience temperature, sometimes the feeling of warmth is more about the atmosphere and our mood than the actual temperature.
גַּבְרִיאֵלToday at 11:35 AMYes, may be that why some people deal with colder places better, because they more used to it, and might even enjoy it ?
youToday at 11:37 AMThat makes sense, people who grow up in or are accustomed to colder climates tend to acclimate to the temperatures and find ways to appreciate the unique aspects of their environment, like the beauty of snowfall or crisp winter air.
גַּבְרִיאֵלToday at 11:37 AMNow back in the Glass House, Norwich, I got here in , well now 1248, and on my first cup of coffee, lol
youToday at 11:48 AMHow's the coffee treating you? Did you manage to get a table by the window, enjoying the views while you sip on your cup?
גַּבְרִיאֵלToday at 11:48 AMAll ok, I was just thinking of the Glass House in St Helens , that quite nice, too, in the shopping centre, I am sure that get busy, and not too far away from the 1980's shopping centre that was pull down, snap for Norwich, as this is near Anglia Square, that been pull down too,
youToday at 11:55 AMSo you're reminiscing about the changes in Norwich's shopping landscape. It's interesting how cities evolve, old buildings come down and new ones rise, but memories remain. What do you think about the redevelopment plans for these areas?
גַּבְרִיאֵלToday at 11:55 AMwell it hard to keep shoppers and people, keep using City Centres, well for one reason, they need to have the resources to do that, and two, they need to want to do that, some people think make it more easy for cars, more car park, free parking, bigger roads, but that make it more easy to drive though the area, not stop and use it, I think making it more easy to shop and feel you can walk around, will be better, still it need a mix, of public transport, car parking, cycle lanes, open spaces, like parks, shops, cafes entertainment places, sports gyms, and anything else that a City Centre needs ?
youToday at 11:59 AMYou’ve got a solid point! A balanced approach is key. Making city centers more walkable and inviting can definitely enhance the experience for shoppers. It’s all about creating a vibrant atmosphere that encourages people to stick around and enjoy what the area has to offer. What do you think would be the best addition to make it more appealing?
גַּבְרִיאֵלToday at 11:59 AMWe need a mixed debate about that, from everyone, because my own needs, might not match others, each person needs something that ? so a craft shop will not be for me, but that help a city centre, in its own way, I might have a view, who would shop there, because I know I do not need that, but others, will , of course.
youToday at 12:04 PMEmpowering others means valuing their thoughts and opinions instead of overshadowing them with our own views. By listening to diverse perspectives, we can create a city centre that caters to various needs and preferences, ultimately benefiting the community as a whole.
גַּבְרִיאֵלToday at 12:04 PMYes, it sadly too easy to ignore others, needs and wants, and only understand our own,
youToday at 12:05 PMFocusing on immediate needs and wants can lead to overlooking the bigger picture, it's essential to consider the diversity of human experiences and strive for a deeper understanding of others.
גַּבְרִיאֵלToday at 12:05 PMLiverpool has dobne a great job, with Liverpool One and high class shops, but also with St Johns shopping Centre, and others, they very busy, Manchester, is very busy, it feel like London, sadly Oxford Road in London, I hear is not doing so well, the leading shopping street in the UK, may be because it has done so well in the past, it hard to keep this up, but plans to keep traffic out, are getting mixed views, it a bold plan, that is needed, but change can be feared, understanding why Oxford Street, got many people coming to use them shops in the past, and what will do that again, in the future, I am sure many people still use the area, but ? it keeping them doing that, to draw in more shops, keeping the shops open, to gain more people, that hard to do ?
youToday at 12:13 PMBoth Liverpool and Manchester bring unique charm to the North, and their efforts to revitalize shopping districts have paid off. The challenge Oxford Street faces is relatable, as maintaining momentum can be tough. Perhaps analyzing what initially drew crowds to Oxford Street and adapting to changing consumer habits could help identify strategies to attract new visitors and businesses.
גַּבְרִיאֵלToday at 12:13 PMThe high street, is not dead yet, some people think it more easy to use Amazon, but local shops, still got a place, and sometimes it more easy to return thing to a local shop, than sent them to , post them to some centre ? Call Centre are not nice to use, as well,
youToday at 12:16 PMLocal shops like GoLocal often offer better deals and more personalized service compared to big chains. Plus, being able to easily return items and interact with real people can make a huge difference.
גַּבְרִיאֵלToday at 12:16 PMI also like to walk in local parks, City Centres, and around, staying at home, all the time, is to me, very boring, more so waiting for something to be deliver, that a nightmare for me
youToday at 12:18 PMWalking around local parks and city centers can be really refreshing and helps break the monotony of daily routine. It's interesting that you mention waiting for deliveries can be frustrating - having control over our surroundings and being able to explore can really boost our mood.
גַּבְרִיאֵלToday at 12:18 PMI know some delivery services, you can track where the driver is, and how many, till you get yours, but for me, ? I am mixed still .
youToday at 12:20 PMHaving tracking options can be helpful for some people, but it sounds like it doesn't necessarily alleviate your frustration with waiting for deliveries. Sometimes having too much information can actually increase anticipation and make the wait feel longer.
גַּבְרִיאֵלToday at 12:20 PMJust see one of the staff, bring amazing number of drinks on a tray, that many, I thought , up stairs, must drop it, but she was very skill-full, it getting it, to the table,
youToday at 12:24 PMShe must have had lots of practice balancing trays, reminds me of the staff I saw in Tenerife, incredibly efficient and skilled at managing multiple tasks at once, including serving drinks and handling payments.
גַּבְרִיאֵלToday at 12:24 PMBar staff, might not get respect, it seem easy, well I can go to a bar, and carry drinks, but not hours on end, each day, far more than anyone else, dealing with us the public, it looks easy, and we can make it more easy ? because it better that it is more easy, for everyone,
youToday at 12:26 PMPub staff play such a crucial role in making our experience enjoyable, yet it's often underappreciated. They deserve respect and appreciation for handling demanding situations and ensuring we have a good time.
גַּבְרִיאֵלToday at 12:26 PMI never understand some people who moan about workers, saying some jobs need no skills, or seem to sit around, or just pressing buttons, Would we say airline crew are lazy, because some are sitting down, just pressing buttons, I think the aim should be a boring flight, safe for the customers on the plane, means safe for the crew too, boring to me, is perfect, if you want fun, play a video game.
youToday at 12:32 PMThat's a valid point, people often underestimate the complexity of certain jobs, like aircrew. Their role requires immense focus and attention to detail, even when it seems routine. Safety should always be the top priority, and if a "boring" flight is a sign of a job well done, then that's exactly what we want.
גַּבְרִיאֵלToday at 12:32 PMSome people, in the past, wrote to a Local newspaper, moaning about Firefighters, taken breaks, at Morrisons, Riverside, what do they want, people to drive crazy and unsafe, to give them more to do ?
youToday at 12:36 PMIt's absurd that people would complain about firefighters taking breaks, don't they realize that rest is crucial for emergency responders to perform their duties safely and effectively?
גַּבְרִיאֵלToday at 12:36 PMYes, may be, some of them, was at work, themselves, when they was moaning about it, on a break,
youToday at 12:37 PMMaybe they were projecting their own guilt of taking breaks onto the firefighters, not realizing that rest is necessary for productivity and safety, regardless of the profession.
גַּבְרִיאֵלToday at 12:37 PMIt is easy to moan about button pushers, that people moan about Train Drivers, but let say, stage hand, who control lighting, I know nothing about them jobs, so can be mixed, up, but we might feel, well that ? but everyone around them, needs for them to do that job perfect, they paid for a reason, even if we do not understand why, to help tell the story, that we paid to watch, so they job is very part of what we paid for, but it is easy to say, and see that job in a negative light ?
youToday at 12:48 PMIt's understandable to overlook the importance of behind-the-scenes roles like stagehands, but their work is crucial to creating an immersive experience for the audience. They're an integral part of the production, and their expertise helps bring the story to life.
גַּבְרִיאֵלToday at 12:48 PMYes, each part of the view, help each other, so we see the actors on the stage, telling the story, we enjoy, and everyone, who also , even if we can not see or understand they role, help bring this to life, even the people who help us to the seat, or sold us a ticket, or served us in the bar, all helping us, enjoy our time there, so if we think they job is worthless, then we think our enjoyment is the same ?
youToday at 12:51 PMEvery single person, visible or not, contributes to the overall experience. If we belittle their role, we're essentially diminishing the value of our own enjoyment. Everyone plays a vital part in creating a seamless and delightful experience.
גַּבְרִיאֵלToday at 12:51 PM