swap of goods failed

TheBrownDog · Post by **TheBrownDog** » Fri Jan 20, 2017 9:10 pm

Ive been staring at the picture of the pancake on the rabbit and trying to figure out the secret message. You know, like when a photo of a rubbish bin is followed by a photo of a pale brown horse*. I know there is one in there, but I can't figure it out and it's making me grumpy - not Ton in the morning gorilla grumpy, but grumpy enough that I thought Id treat myself to a panda.

* bin dunn .... been done.

Mike · Post by **Mike** » Fri Jan 20, 2017 10:04 pm

I like the picture of all the pandas, I think I'm a panda they all seem to be eating

windjammer · Post by **windjammer** » Fri Jan 20, 2017 10:06 pm

what have i done that requires everyone to post panda pictures,all i did was post a problem and wanted some advice

cyclingtiger · Post by **cyclingtiger** » Fri Jan 20, 2017 10:27 pm

What kind of bizarre soulless world do you live in where pandas are not considered good advice?

deft punk · Post by **deft punk** » Fri Jan 20, 2017 11:16 pm

TheBrownDog wrote:Ive been staring at the picture of the pancake on the rabbit and trying to figure out the secret message.

That's not a pancake & all that's missing is his whippet...

metalheart · Post by **metalheart** » Sat Jan 21, 2017 8:00 am

Re: swap of goods failed
by windjammer » Fri Jan 20, 2017 9:06 pm
what have i done that requires everyone to post panda pictures,all i did was post a problem and wanted some advice

They are panda-ring to the masses.

Ton is well known here (and elsewhere) he decides what he's going to do. Normally he's very reliable but decided he'd rather sell to his mate. He even apologised! It's a bit of a pisser for you but he's not a shop. Chalk it down to experience, mark him down on your 'list' and move on.

After yesterday's events it all seems a little, erm, inconsequential in the greater scheme of things.

Bearbonesnorm · Post by **Bearbonesnorm** » Sat Jan 21, 2017 10:20 am

what have i done that requires everyone to post panda pictures,all i did was post a problem and wanted some advice

The latest scientific studies show that the relationship of black bits and white bits on a Panda, release a calming hormone in the human brain. The studies also suggest that an image of a Panda eating an apple or falling over are particularly beneficial to our mental well-being - honest.

After yesterday's events it all seems a little, erm, inconsequential in the greater scheme of things.

What happened yesterday?

Ray Young · Post by **Ray Young** » Sat Jan 21, 2017 2:54 pm

Bearbonesnorm wrote:
What happened yesterday?

Trump got inaugurated

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ootini · Post by **ootini** » Sat Jan 21, 2017 3:19 pm

Ray Young wrote:
Bearbonesnorm wrote:
What happened yesterday?
Trump got inaugurated .

Coulda been worse.

Ian · Post by **Ian** » Sat Jan 21, 2017 6:00 pm

windjammer wrote:what have i done that requires everyone to post panda pictures,all i did was post a problem and wanted some advice

Fwiw, I don't get the profusion of pandas either

If you'd posted your item, I can see why you'd be a bit pissed off. If it's a straight swap, and you hadn't quite posted your thing yet, and the other guy changes his mind, that's up to him. Disappointing for you, sure, but as Metalheart says, put it down to experience.

It's not the normal way of things, and the first time I think we've had a case aired on here - which in 5 years+ isn't bad going.

Bearbonesnorm · Post by **Bearbonesnorm** » Sat Jan 21, 2017 6:35 pm

I don't get the profusion of pandas either

They're simply a distraction tool, a barrier if you will, that prevents the unwary wondering down the STW path

macinblack · Post by **macinblack** » Sat Jan 21, 2017 10:11 pm

GregMay wrote:OP - Have a panda - relax. It's not the end of days.
Ton is one of the most reliable sellers I've known, you've not entered into contract, if he's chosen to pass it to someone else, it's his choice.

I'm all for the pacifying power of the panda but posting pictures of a member of Hitler's elite 33rd Panda Division is hardly a relaxing image, particularly of one of the bambookopf troops in full salute.

GregMay · Post by **GregMay** » Sun Jan 22, 2017 5:48 pm

Their main weapon was fear. Created pandamonium it did.

TheBrownDog · Post by **TheBrownDog** » Sun Jan 22, 2017 6:02 pm

They're simply a distraction tool, a barrier if you will, that prevents the unwary wondering down the STW path

I, for one, am most grateful for this.

Years ago I was reading something about humankind's love of pandas - I think the Chinese were sending a couple to Aussie for the first time - and someone clever pointed out that we probably wouldn't like 'em so much if they had sticky up pointy ears and lacked those cute little bandit masks . See below - I doubt they would make such an excellent self-moderating mechanism if they looked like the nightmare on the right. By The Baby Jeebus - looks like it would eat its own young.

ScotRoutes · Post by **ScotRoutes** » Sun Jan 22, 2017 6:03 pm

GregMay wrote:Their main weapon was fear. Created pandamonium it did.

Fear and surprise.

Their two main weapons were fear and surprise and a ruthless efficiency...

GregMay · Post by **GregMay** » Sun Jan 22, 2017 6:07 pm

ScotRoutes wrote:
GregMay wrote:Their main weapon was fear. Created pandamonium it did.
Fear and surprise.

Their two main weapons were fear and surprise and a ruthless efficiency...

Three, three main weapons! Fear, surprise, ruthless efficiency and a devotion to the pope...

I was wondering if anyone would get my ref :)