Today I went to visit a local landfill site. I was the only person who had booked a time slot. I arrived at 11am. I was really looking forward to this. Then another woman turned up, she didn't know about it until the last minute. So we were both driven around the site by the manager who gave us lots of information on how it all works.
I can't write much about it here, because the conversations were dominated by the woman who fired off lots of questions. It was apparent that she had a far better knowledge of the history of the site, so her questions were all very technical. I didn't understand hardly any of it, and when I had a question I had to butt in. In the end I gave up. I wanted to get out of the car but couldn't you are not allowed to go walking around the site on your own.
I don't normally have a panic attack and can cope with most things, but I felt trapped in the car with someone who wouldn't stop talking. I was on the verge of screaming with frustration.
It was interesting for me to see the landfill site from the inside. I have previously explored around the perimeter of it when my car was in the garage for repairs. I wrote a blog post about it in October 2022.
Anyway, I can't tell you much about this visit because I stopped listening. The noise inside the car was too much. With the added noise of the two way radio, and a woman that didn't give me a chance to say anything, I didn't get the full benefit of the tour.
Here are some photo's.
Thanks for popping in. Catch ya tomorrow. Toodle pip. ilona
Sounds horrid. That’s why I never fly,… being trapped in a window seat for 5 hours after the baby next to me was sick all over the place,.. I have never felt so angry,.. and I couldn’t escape. Norma in Stafford.
ReplyDeleteWhenever I am in a place where I don't want to be, I walk out and leave. Some people think that's rude, but it's me exercising my free choice.
Delete😤 That woman!! 😖 Too many people are like that. Like you, I do my very best to be in my own company, calm, peaceful, content and happy. Home again in your own sanctuary with your cats and the nighttime hedgehogs and with a coffee in hand, you can relax and restore once again.
ReplyDeleteYvonne.
I am always chatting when I am out and about, I can cut it short whenever I've had enough. This was a different situation. The woman lives in a nearby village, and the landfill site has had lots of complaints from the residents in the past about bad smells coming from it. I think she came along to update the information about it. Almost like a journalist asking lots of question. Of course the manager was explaining everything to her, like there are no problems now, so she could go back and pass it on.
DeleteA citizen journalist perhaps.
DeleteProbably wasn’t helped by your hearing issue, People need to be more aware of those of us who wear hearing aids!
ReplyDeleteIt didn't help.
DeleteWhat a strange idea to visit a landfill site, this and the litter picking seem to be really important to you.
ReplyDeleteNot really, I visited a nuclear power station,.. on a guided tour. Took 6 months to get the security clearance before I was vetted and allowed to book a slot. Worth it, as I have always been interested in how things work,… and physics and engineering,… some of us are curious about things,.. life is an adventure,.. and also shouldn’t we want to make the world a better place by doing difficult chores which are ultimately rewarding, both of ourselves and for society… like Ilona,…
DeleteNot strange. Years ago I took a coach load of people to Sellafield in Cumbria. They had booked a tour of the nuclear facility there. I joined them because I was curious about how it all worked. Like Anon said.
DeleteLitter picking is important, it should be important to everyone. There's nothing wrong in taking a pride in where you live, the surrounding countryside, and making the whole country a better place.
Oh dear ilona.. 😳 I no it's awful when people Dominate take over a conversation..
ReplyDeleteI went out yesterday to the market and walk about the town.. had a cappuccino in the market cafe.. chatted to 2 lovely lady's came from Cheshire one at to rest while her friend got the car.. she couldn't find the car park level so I helped her..
Off out later for a Walk 🚶♂️ along the canal..
Hope weather 🙏 starts picking up suppose to be summertime after all
Have a great day ahead ilona what ever your plans are..
Much
Love..
Levi xx xx 😘 💕 ❤️ ♥️
Sounds like an absolute nightmare to me and I’m sorry you didn’t get to ask the questions you wanted.
ReplyDeleteI was once in this situation on a workshop and couldn’t leave because I’d been awarded a free place.
I’d have probably been tempted to say something to this women though.,
It was a nightmare. I was so looking forward to it. They planned that really badly. Put two people together to save time. Two people with completely different agendas, and there for different reasons. Once back in the offices I went to the toilet, then had a word with the young lady that first greeted me. While I was talking to her, that woman, was still bending the ear of the manager. Out of my sight thankfully. She was not going to let go until she had all the information she came for. I wished afterwards, when I had calmed down a bit, that I wished I had said something to her. But me trying not to be offensive, ignored her as I walked out.
DeleteWhat a fascinating trip,.. something interesting to learn about I must say,… we produce so much waste and have no thought for the consequences on wildlife and the environment in general,.. is has to go somewhere,… Did you find out how they stop the smells? Is it methane that’s produced from the rotting? You’ll have to go back and do it again and take notes for me ! All the best from Norma in Stafford.
ReplyDeleteI didn't get the chance. I was fed up of her constant questions so I shut down. He went into great detail , with his answers. All I could hear was her voice chirping from the back seat, replying yes, yes, yes, to everything he said. Like they were having a private conversation.
DeleteThe opportunity probably won't arise again. I was the only one who booked a time slot. Maybe people are not interested.
Very interesting ilona I'd be interested in taking the tour myself as its fascinating where all Of it finally ends up.. I live in Lancashire well it's officially greater Manchester amongst some folk..
DeleteSome people have high superiority over other's or Think they Do.. was she there as a person who's interested in that sort of thing or did she have other agendas ilona..
All the best Levi xx 😘 ❤️ 💛 ✨️ 🌹 💐
She was there because she had bought a house in the village, and the landfill site has a history of nasty smells which the locals used to complain about. At least I think that's why she was there. It has all gone quiet now so I think they have managed to alleviate the problem.
DeleteOh, so sorry your trip was ruined. Where has common curtesy gone?? I suppose left with common sense. I too in situations like that tend to ignore the aggravation and just try and get through it. I’m sure you did best just to ignore her when leaving. Sounds like she felt she was very self important. Ahh the crazy world we live in.
ReplyDeleteShe took charge of the seating arrangements in the car. It was a big four wheel drive thing. She told me to sit in the front, which I didn't mind, but she should have asked first.
DeleteOh Ilona I really feel for you as I myself have had many situations where I look forward to something and then a stranger completely dominates every thing.very annoying dissapionting I know.i expect you were glad to see your own car again and drive awayxx
ReplyDeleteIt's best to forget about it now, and move on.
DeleteHi Ilona, I just want to reiterate my thanks to you for attending on Wednesday and again apologise for the experience you had on our site. As I explained in my email to you I would love the opportunity to host you again in the future, but this time we could enjoy a safe walk around areas of the site to give you a better insight into our operations in an uninterrupted one to one visit.
ReplyDeleteKeep up the great work with this blog and your litter picking activities. Hopefully see you again soon.
Thank you Mathew for getting back to me. I commend you on your extensive knowledge of how a landfill site progresses from a hole in the ground, to eventually become a much needed nature reserve. The planning for this type of operation over many years must be phenomenal, with so many rules and regulations to be followed. I'm sure most people will not have any idea of the complexities of how industrial and personal waste, should be disposed off in a non polluting and safe way. Thank you for your offer of another visit. I may take you up on that. In the meantime the litter picking will continue. It gets me out in the open air.
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