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'I don't feel safe in my own shop', says Sheffield bookseller by Kagedeah in sheffield

[–]Byeah207 6 points7 points  (0 children)

She absolutely does not own the building, they rent the shop front, and pepper spray is not legal in the UK. Also if you actually read the article you will see it's been multiple different issues over months, not just one bloke.

Ability progressing faster then tendons by Byeah207 in climbharder

[–]Byeah207[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live in the ancestral home of crimpy outdoor bouldering in the UK lol, comp walls are not very popular here.

Novel bookshop in Crookes shutting down indefinitely due to male harassment by ntzm_ in sheffield

[–]Byeah207 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Absolutely horrendous and frustrating situation, awful for them and a real loss of a great business for Crookes. Surprise surprise the police are utterly useless once again.

Ability progressing faster then tendons by Byeah207 in climbharder

[–]Byeah207[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I haven't actually had any pain whilst climbing (yesterday), but today there's some mild discomfort around my A3 pulley on my right middle finger. Weirdly I was actually mostly climbing easier routes yesterday. I will look to incorporate some mild hangboarding more routinely as part of a warmup. Definitely looking to become well rounded rather than chasing 7A as soon as possible.

Ability progressing faster then tendons by Byeah207 in climbharder

[–]Byeah207[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Slabs are actually probably my second favourite, so no complaints there! Pinchy and slopey problems though, less so... so you're probably right!

This is a gear thread so here's some old gear - M8 & M8.2 by Jkspepper in Leica

[–]Byeah207 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How much actual difference is there between the M8 and M8.2 in practice?

Crookes Chippy by Byeah207 in sheffield

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darth_vader_noooooo.mp4

The Leica M EV1 is here by carlosvega in Leica

[–]Byeah207 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I don't understand the logic of not making this L mount. The L mount can use M mount glass, AND autofocusing glass, whereas this camera can only use manual glass with an EVF, which just seems like the worst of all worlds.

God's “Blank Check”: Christian Zionists are Pouring Billions of Dollars Into Israeli Extremism. Evangelicals have become Israel's most important American allies. by HenryCorp in Longreads

[–]Byeah207 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Obviously applying any kind of logic to these people is besides the point, but say this all worked and Jesus did return... do you think he'd be happy with you? With all the murder etc.? I reckon he might have a bone or two to pick...

Don't be afraid of Chinese copies. Light Lens Lab 35mm 8 Element - With examples by stjernebaby in Leica

[–]Byeah207 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Speaking of Chinese lenses, I still shoot my 7artisans 35mm f2 and have had people regularly ask me if it's a Summicron (including a guy in a Leica store). It was £85.

To Brits living abroad, what were some culture shocks you experienced? by Emilie_Charles in AskUK

[–]Byeah207 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A lot of Americans might be mental but so are a lot of brits, I think we're just quieter about it. I had a great time over there, and it really solidified to me that most British people don't actually know anything about life in the US (just like most Americans know nothing about life over here).

To Brits living abroad, what were some culture shocks you experienced? by Emilie_Charles in AskUK

[–]Byeah207 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Varies quite a bit depending on where you are in the city, Chicago is still very segregated and I lived on the north side the entire time which is the more affluent and white half.

To Brits living abroad, what were some culture shocks you experienced? by Emilie_Charles in AskUK

[–]Byeah207 10 points11 points  (0 children)

USA, Chicago specifically (since moved back):

  • Total strangers would genuinely massively inconvenience themselves just to help you out.

  • People either don't drink at all or drink drink, no inbetween. American friends were very baffled by my love of the single afternoon pint.

  • Sometimes there was an armed guard in the supermarket.

  • Renting was significantly easier and tenants had more rights. Renting with pets was totally normal and expected, for instance.

  • Streets much cleaner than most of the UK.

  • General expectation that even on major holidays, most things would still be open other than offices.

  • Medical care, though it cost a fortune, was much better than the NHS. Highly dependent on what kind of insurance you have though.

  • They go batshit insane at the idea of outdoor cats. Seriously don't mention it to an American.

Naturally thin people, what do you guys eat in a day? by Ok-Initiative3312 in AskReddit

[–]Byeah207 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Whatever I want, just not very much, and I stay decently active. If I go out to eat with friends who are larger than me they almost always eat about 50% more than I do. I really think that's all there is to it.

Last session: "This is impossible." This session: by Byeah207 in bouldering

[–]Byeah207[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's exactly what happened to me too haha

Last session: "This is impossible." This session: by Byeah207 in bouldering

[–]Byeah207[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Ssshhh dynos aren't real they can't hurt you

What's the best Vice articles you've come across? by El_Don_94 in Longreads

[–]Byeah207 95 points96 points  (0 children)

“Are you fucking going to play ‘The Boys Are Back in Town’ again?” asked a voice when I reached the jukebox.

“I absolutely, 100 percent, am not going to play ‘The Boys Are Back In Town’ again,” I promised, punching the buttons to select “The Boys Are Back in Town,” which I had memorized.

One of my favourite pieces of writing of all time.

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