Derek Bates @derekbates

thetechspecialists.co.uk Manchester, UK Joined February 2009

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Derek Bates @derekbates

4 months ago

Great work @JonShenanigans however would be fricking sweet awesome if you could put the TV show music (used in the end titles) in the description. Tried Shazam etc sometimes to try and identify but it never finds them 🤬😂. Cheers

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Derek Bates @derekbates

a year ago

Went up into the hills near my house last night as the sky was very clear and despite the light pollution that's still around that area managed to shoot this on my Samsung s23 ultra, using the expert raw app and a 7-minute exposure. Quite pleased with it!

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Derek Bates @derekbates

a year ago

Hii @BeeNetwork do you have any idea why the 17 (Rochdale to Manchester) route is not listing most of the times on Google Maps for at least a couple of weeks? @DavidBell221098

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Derek Bates @derekbates

2 years ago

A shout out to the extremely nice @BeeNetwork 17 bus driver at approx 13.55 in Slattocks, who saw me running for the bus, saw me give up as he went past me, and then waited at the next stop for me. #NotLateForWork #beenetwork #manchester #praise

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Derek Bates @derekbates

2 years ago

Disappointed @Rossobus that the last R7 from Middleton to Castleton (not Rochdale) classes Chesham Avenue as Castleton, rather than near the town centre. Had an 18 minute walk in the rain after my shift to get to the town centre. Driver was polite and apologetic about it.

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Derek Bates @derekbates

2 years ago

Hi @gonortheast Driving into Manchester today spotted this. Maybe the driver needs training on the use of the Satnav? Sure the helpful lads and lasses of @gnwbus can help out if needed. 😉😜

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Derek Bates @derekbates

2 years ago

I wonder @theJeremyVine if music choice (with misheard lyric) intentional on GP "8 O'Clock Scramble" piece on @BBCRadio2 the other day? Very apt when patients were being lost when phoning in... 😂 (Only able to listen after through @BBCSounds so can't message on the day).

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Derek Bates @derekbates

3 years ago

It's got to be said @MediaCityUK looks stunning on a night like tonight. @MancPictures

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Derek Bates @derekbates

3 years ago

Wow

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Derek Bates @derekbates

3 years ago

I'm an online driver and today a customer asked if they have used a £15 off first shop voucher, spent just over the £60 required to be eligible for the discount, then returned their substitutions for refund taking their final shop under £60, will they be charged the £15 voucher?

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Derek Bates @derekbates

3 years ago

Hello @sainsburys - I just bought this (incredibly tasty!) Vegan Pad Thai Style noodles and after eating it, notice the footnote on the label saying it contains alcohol! Do you know how much alcohol please? Thanks in advance

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Derek Bates @derekbates

3 years ago

Hi @gnwbus can you confirm this time table is correct and there is definitely a 17 bus service at 4am from Manchester Road / Mill Fold Road to Shudehill Mon to Fri as the timetable on the app doesn't show this?

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Derek Bates @derekbates

3 years ago

Hi @IcelandFoods I've seen your over 60's 10% offer. My mother (who's 76) is housebound has to have online deliveries from yourself. Is there a way she can receive the discount, or for me to shop in-store for her with her proof of age documentation for her to receive the discount

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Derek Bates @derekbates

4 years ago

Hi @Tesco can you advise why pay at pump is no longer available at night, when they used to be 24 hours?

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Derek Bates @derekbates

4 years ago

The stunning Manchester skyline taken from Bowlee, Middleton, as the sun rose this morning (Sun 28 Nov 2021). Reflecting off the tallest (201m) Deansgate Square tower @MancPictures @MENnewsdesk

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Derek Bates @derekbates

4 years ago

Hi @gnwbus are there plans to replace the aging fleet of buses on route 17 with more modern ones with USB charging etc? Thought I saw a single decker the other day with livery on the side saying words to the effect of "I'll be replaced soon".

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Derek Bates @derekbates

4 years ago

So funny!

Olaf Falafel @OFalafel

4 years ago

So funny!

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Derek Bates @derekbates

4 years ago

It seems many customers are sorely missing the breakfast wraps @McDonaldsUK lmy partner and I. In addition, being able to get a sachet of #hpbrownsauce to add to breakfast items like sausage and egg McMuffin would be appreciated too ... it's not the same without!

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Derek Bates @derekbates

4 years ago

High score tables being hacked in Mini Motorways @dinopoloclub. Hoping you can fix as spoling what else is an unbelievably addictive game, following on from my favoutire Mini Metro! I am sure people have not scored 2,000,002,783 fo3 example playing legitimately 😠