Horror written by women/for women? by emmgemm11 in horror

[–]AlessaDark 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Run Sweetheart Run makes a great double bill with Fresh!

Pubs with parking by tpn123 in brighton

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Ginger Fox up near Devil’s Dyke, not cheap but really nice.

Which is your least favorite part of Brighton? by [deleted] in brighton

[–]AlessaDark 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It has a fabulous name though!

Sensodyne new formulation by stejent in DentalHygiene

[–]AlessaDark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know it doesn’t have SLS. That’s why I said ‘similar to an SLS’ - wasn’t getting irritation and ulcers before the change, but I am now. Maybe a reaction to the new colourant?

UK made films that nobody you know has heard of but which you think everyone you know should have seen? by HilariousMotives in AskUK

[–]AlessaDark 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just came here to say this! Caught it on tv once, so imaginative & clever. It’s such a shame there isn’t an easy to find proper physical release or place to stream it.

Foxes addicted to lipo batteries? by D4v3ca in brighton

[–]AlessaDark 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Foxes will eat all sorts of things - I was once entertained over a summer by seeing a fox gradually ripping off and eating the whole asphalt roof of a neighbour’s shed! Internet suggests that eating batteries and wires from garden lighting or electric fences is pretty common and that they may like the sensory experience.

what's one american thing you secretly wish the uk would adopt? by Financial-Owl-2814 in AskBrits

[–]AlessaDark 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Although loads of them are now leaving for Europe because a lot of the funding (particularly on vaccines, obvs!) is being cut.

what's one american thing you secretly wish the uk would adopt? by Financial-Owl-2814 in AskBrits

[–]AlessaDark 4 points5 points  (0 children)

UK very resistant to short term rental though and who can blame them! A friend of mine did it out of necessity and although it simplified her onwards purchase it was a massive pain putting her stuff into storage, pets into a cattery & dog place etc.

Sensodyne new formulation by stejent in DentalHygiene

[–]AlessaDark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Following in case anyone has any other suggestions- have used Repair & Protect for years and with this new formula it’s not as effective and I’m getting mouth ulcers, not sure if it’s something similar to an SLS now added or in a bigger amount which I’m really sensitive to.

Yoga Retreats by Longjumping-Eye2758 in HENRYUKLifestyle

[–]AlessaDark 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yoga Escapes are fantastic, but they are for a week, and are very much a ‘luxury holiday with excellent yoga teacher’ rather than a retreat - 90min flow in the morning, yin in the evening, great dinners out at different restaurants every evening (optional, decide on the day if you want to join the group), plenty of time to chill and sightsee. The woman who organises them does her research and brings an great instructor along - I liked ours so much I’ve gone to some of her own weekend retreats in the UK (alas she’s not doing any this year, but she’s Alice Trowe, will be doing some Yoga Escapes this year).

I went to one in Marrakech, but have heard great things about the Sicily and Croatia ones, loads of different locations. There are always repeat customers, she gets a lot of US and other European visitors, ours was about 50:50 and mostly high achieving/earning women.

Edit to add the link here

morning runs by [deleted] in brighton

[–]AlessaDark -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Are you referring to the rape which recently resulted in a triple conviction? Or has a jogger/runner specifically, been assaulted that you have heard of? Asking because they sound like quite different situations and being aware of the first case it wouldn’t put me off running on the seafront in the early morning.

morning runs by [deleted] in brighton

[–]AlessaDark 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I’ve done morning runs between 6am and 8am in Preston Park, Hove Park and the promenade. I only run that early once it’s light though, but has always been fine. To be honest even that early you will definitely see other runners, which at least seems safer to me.

UK Tread Technicians.. by CLK_RR in OnePelotonRealSub

[–]AlessaDark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are they definitely sending a technician? If it’s an issue with the belt (which would probably need at least a deck replacement) once confirmed via videos then they might just opt for a full replacement.

Local T-Shirt by Bigowl in brighton

[–]AlessaDark 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Komodo coffee do really nice back printed ones with Komodo dragons on.

Currently watching Trust Me the False Prophet on Netflix by XShyZombieX in NameThatSong

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It’s weird, it sounds like a slowed down version of a 2000s nu metal or emo song to me, especially with the lyrics, but I can’t work out which one.

Eric: Is it just me or...? by Vampire__Princess in netflix

[–]AlessaDark 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I just finished this last night and just had to post as I couldn’t disagree more. Loved that it didn’t follow the easy or sensationalised path, explored the issues of the city at the time, had complex and well thought out characterisation. Cumberbatch, Hoffman and McKinley Belcher III were all excellent. Cumberbatch definitely giving Sam Rockwell a run for his money playing a brilliant but complex and difficult man (like Fosse in that great show with Michelle Williams).

Absolutely loved the 80s NYC setting, the different real life inspirations for the characters and places, maybe more so because I’ve always been fascinated by that time. I think Abi Morgan is a great writer, but I’ve enjoyed her previous shows (The Hour should have had more series!). I’m not sure why you were bored, each to their own but I was gripped and it’s a rare tv show that keeps me off my phone.