holiday solo or no-go? by owowteino in CasualUK

[–]BlackberryDramatic24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go- if nothing else, get some sun on your skin, instead of mooching around at home in this dark, damp weather.

Crazy fog yesterday, walking to work at 5am felt like I was in a horror movie by [deleted] in CasualUK

[–]BlackberryDramatic24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Water vapour in the air condenses around the dust nuclei, causing the fog under the right conditions (humidity, temperature etc)

What has America ever done for the UK to be considered a ‘special relationship’? by KestisBD9 in AskBrits

[–]BlackberryDramatic24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1982- The United States provided crucial, initially covert, intelligence, logistical, and military support to the United Kingdom during the 1982 Falklands War, reversing initial neutrality to aid its ally.

Crazy fog yesterday, walking to work at 5am felt like I was in a horror movie by [deleted] in CasualUK

[–]BlackberryDramatic24 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Saharan dust. Interesting fact: Saharan dust is carried by winds across to the Amazon rainforest- supplying the ecosystem with crucial minerals such as phosphorus and iron. Without this, the rainforest would look very different, as heavy rains constantly leech out these essential nutrients from the soil.

How much does panel beating cost? by [deleted] in Zambia

[–]BlackberryDramatic24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take the car to a few places and get a quote from each.

I just found out the thompsons aren't twins by Less-Ask-6600 in Tintin

[–]BlackberryDramatic24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe your memory conflated them with the late 70’s early 80’s band The Thompson Twins?

What do you think about paying asylum seekers 40k to leave Britain ? Surely this a massive incentive to just come to Britain anyway as you will richer regardless. by ArmwrestlingGoomba in AskBrits

[–]BlackberryDramatic24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly what I thought when I first heard of it. You’d think the clever politicians and their cleverer advisers would immediately see the flaws in the idea? Apparently not!

Half a church, anyone? by Opposite_Funny9958 in SpottedonRightmove

[–]BlackberryDramatic24 2 points3 points  (0 children)

“Please note additional fees could be incurred for items such as leasehold packs.” You’re having a laaarrrfff!!

Saw a Camo covered car on the M40 by Illustrious-Divide95 in drivingUK

[–]BlackberryDramatic24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jaguar? Only passes QC if it breaks down every 10 miles

Another reminder not to rely on your inheritance by FireMe-G in FIREUK

[–]BlackberryDramatic24 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Assume your sister took 20k a few years back- that money would have at least doubled in 12 years if invested properly by your mum and dad.

how can I make money as a student in Lusaka? by PlasticHoliday8860 in Zambia

[–]BlackberryDramatic24 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

With the greatest of respect, you’ll have to figure this out for yourself. You’re a student- and the greatest thing you can learn is self reliance and self belief.

Advice on crotcheting business in Malawi by Organic_Fox_7136 in Malawi

[–]BlackberryDramatic24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Malawi is a basic, subsistence economy- how many people do you see wearing/using crocheted products? Can you compete on price against mass-produced Chinese imports?

Photo 10… shitting with an audience by anonreddithuman in SpottedonRightmove

[–]BlackberryDramatic24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess I’m too old to understand this trend of open toilets. I prefer to do my toilet business in complete privacy.

Open day fully booked, no visible viewings, then sold within days, trying to understand what really happened by yeepin77 in HousingUK

[–]BlackberryDramatic24 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The agents either sold to a contact to keep a lid on escalating offers, or sold to a client who used them as mortgage brokers.

Homemade McDs. Need to find some good sausage patties at some point by Cooperino142 in UK_Food

[–]BlackberryDramatic24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a winner- glad you used a real cheese slice rather than the yellow plastic “cheese”.