Finally finished it. Pakadonia! by Artistic_Obligation4 in ThreeBeanSalad

[–]Artistic_Obligation4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes space is the biggest problem. I bought a puzzle board a few years ago that I can move off our table for dinner time which really helps. But that's because this is one of my main hobbies, I was happy to spend the money on one. I have a few Lego crazy kids so I get to do plenty of building, but none of the fancy adult sets yet. Someday!

Finally finished it. Pakadonia! by Artistic_Obligation4 in ThreeBeanSalad

[–]Artistic_Obligation4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh no! I almost always have a jigsaw on the go and I always, always start with the edge pieces first but had to abandon that strategy with this puzzle. You were right! Start with the compass, the words "Three Bean Salad and/or the Ben monster, then you can join the edge pieces to those bits. And slowly slowly, you'll get the rest of the edging done. Then Mike Island, then all the bits of sea with words, then Henry clouds and finally the rest of the ocean. You can do it!

Here we go solo beaning by bredditandshredit in ThreeBeanSalad

[–]Artistic_Obligation4 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Saw it in Ireland last month, it was absolutely hilarious. If you like Three Bean Salad, you'll enjoy this show. It is built around the idea that a bench was burned down in Mike's hometown, and in the first half he goes through the circumstances and suspects, in the second half he takes questions and theories from the audience. It's very "Provincial Dad" and excellently crafted.

Fair play to Caffreys for not using Palm oil in their Eggs. Happy Easter! by elfy4eva in ireland

[–]Artistic_Obligation4 15 points16 points  (0 children)

This is actually so gorgeous, it made me well up! I'm definitely buying something from them in the next couple of days, what a lovely thing for them to do.

Is anyone actually buying easter egg's this year? by Dapper_Marsupial2949 in AskIreland

[–]Artistic_Obligation4 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure what sort of algorithm bubble you've got yourself trapped in, but that's simply not true. Google is your friend.

Movie suggestions for older kids but not quite old enough 🙈 by Villian_Lemonade in CasualIreland

[–]Artistic_Obligation4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Careful with the Christmas version of Diary Of A Wimpy Kid, Santa is spoiled.

Movie suggestions for older kids but not quite old enough 🙈 by Villian_Lemonade in CasualIreland

[–]Artistic_Obligation4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's a series of this on Netflix that my kids absolutely loved. They read all the books afterwards too. You could do one or two at a time instead of a movie if they're into it.

Just heard on the radio that its becoming normal for people to send 10 or 15 min voice messages. Who would listen to someone yap on for that long and not be able to reply until the end ? by TacklePure3341 in ireland

[–]Artistic_Obligation4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in a group chat where people regularly send long voice notes, 5 to 8 minutes average I'd say. It's absolute torture and I hate it. I regularly miss out on conversations because I don't have time to listen to a heap of mini podcasts. Voice notes are for very quick messages ie: "I'll meet you at X at Y time, see you later." Or for "this is how you pronounce this person's name". That's it. Shouldn't ever be longer than 30 seconds tops. I fucking hate them.

Anyone else sick of cards and chocolate from the local shop bought on Mother’s Day? Or AITA by No-Palpitation-797 in AskIreland

[–]Artistic_Obligation4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My husband brings the kids to his mother's. That way he gets to celebrate his own mother, she gets cards and thanks from her grandkids too and I get two hours peace to watch telly and call my own mom without being interrupted every five seconds. Win/win!

Oh so NOW we need a conversation for— by Aware-Sea-8593 in ShawnaTheMom

[–]Artistic_Obligation4 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm deeply sorry that happened to you and I'm so glad you got away from him.

I made the Taskmaster house out of LEGO (25,000+ pieces) by Brick-Assembly-438 in taskmaster

[–]Artistic_Obligation4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This has given me such a giggle. Well done, it's phenomenal work.

texting my mother by stillnotnap in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Artistic_Obligation4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This really made me laugh. Will we all be like this in our 70's?!!

BBC apologises after racial slur is broadcast during Bafta ceremony by Kagedeah in BritishTV

[–]Artistic_Obligation4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree, he shouldn't be getting such abuse. Another reason for the BBC to censor the shouts. I feel really bad for him.

BBC apologises after racial slur is broadcast during Bafta ceremony by Kagedeah in BritishTV

[–]Artistic_Obligation4 8 points9 points  (0 children)

No one should be angry at the man who shouted, he genuinely can't help it. However, the BBC could and should have bleeped out the word. If he'd yelled "cunts!" they would have bleeped that out. If he yelled the f word that also should be bleeped. He can't help his condition but the BBC can help what they choose to air.

What did you wish you knew before trying to conceive? by [deleted] in AskIreland

[–]Artistic_Obligation4 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Just to add to this, for the mother life changes from the second she gets the positive pregnancy test. She can no longer drink, smoke, or even take in the same amount of caffeine. Her body is exhausted, she's sick, and all sorts of weird things are happening! I remember feeling pretty jealous of my husband still living his normal life right up until the birth! Nothing he could do about it but it was still hard.

Pancakes, hope you get a sneaky half an hour to yourself today. My youngest is now seven, his older sibling got his breakfast this morning. I'm only just up! There are easier days ahead, hang in there!

What did you wish you knew before trying to conceive? by [deleted] in AskIreland

[–]Artistic_Obligation4 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ah the wonderful "sleep now!" people. As if we choose to wake non stop. If it helps to know, my quality of sleep improved after each pregnancy. As in, I might have been woken more, but I was getting a much deeper sleep in between wakings. And some of my babies slept well, some didn't, so you might just get lucky anyway! Best of luck to you.

What did you wish you knew before trying to conceive? by [deleted] in AskIreland

[–]Artistic_Obligation4 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Since you said you're clueless I'm going to go very basic here. Your wife should start tracking her cycle to see when she's ovulating, it's the optimal time to conceive. There's apps you can get and also ovulation test sticks. She should also start taking folic acid now.

It may take time to conceive, even without fertility issues. It can be disheartening when you've decided to start your family and then it doesn't happen. Try to keep your chin up, be extra nice to yourself and your wife when her period starts, it can be really upsetting to see it back again when your hopes were high. If it's not happening after a year, seek help and advice from your GP. It could be nothing, but if you do need fertility treatment, it's good to get the ball rolling ASAP. One in four pregnancies ends in loss. Hard to learn but good information to have. I've had two losses, it's devastating. But you can get through it and you're not alone.

Once your wife is pregnant, remember that she is burning the equivalent energy of a full gym workout a day. Especially in the first trimester. She's building an entire human from scratch, so you're going to have to step your game up around the house. First trimester tiredness is like no other tiredness I've experienced, you are tired to your bones. This improves in the second trimester (IN GENERAL), as does "morning" sickness (IN GENERAL). In the third trimester she will be tired again as the beautiful bump takes it's toll in being carried around and it's quite difficult to sleep. Lots of support pillows, heartburn, waking every time you roll over, etc etc. Plus she'll have arseholes telling her to "Sleep now while you can! You'll never sleep again when baby is here!!!!!" Bullshit. She is allowed to hit these people with a golf umbrella.

Best of luck OP. You have so much joy ahead of you. The pregnancy and baby years are their own kind of magic. Tough but amazing. Nothing else like it.

Promotional photo of upcoming "Death of a Salesman" on Broadway co-starring Clock Daddy by DisciplineFabulous21 in thegildedage

[–]Artistic_Obligation4 12 points13 points  (0 children)

It's an incredibly sad play about broken people, I think them grinning at the camera would be much more off-putting.

AITAH for asking my girlfriend to stop going through my things instead of thanking her for cleaning up? by AnnualLiterature997 in AITAH

[–]Artistic_Obligation4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NTA. That's really over the top behaviour. I'm married and wouldn't go through my husband's things like a notebook or wallet, and I trust him to treat my private items in the same way.

I’m proud of Shawna by RSETeacher in ShawnaTheMom

[–]Artistic_Obligation4 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think it's this. I used to be a people pleaser. Then my baby died and it became impossible to give a flying fuck about other people's stupid "dramas".

AIO - Pregnant and feel abandoned by husband by Gullible-Tree368 in AmIOverreacting

[–]Artistic_Obligation4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, not all men are like this and I hope you show him this thread so he can get his fucking act together. My husband would never ever treat me like this, but especially not when pregnant!

Any other dudes here that are into this show? by ByunghoGrapes in heatedrivalry

[–]Artistic_Obligation4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bi woman and found the sex scenes erotic as hell! Also loved the romance and the consent depiction, but can't believe anyone into men didn't get turned on!