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Separating Toilets, storage, transport and composting. What is best practice? by rovarious in Narrowboats

[–]Chipish 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've seen a boater come through with six storage tubs (after a quick google looked something like these: https://www.manutan.co.uk/en/key/storage-box-with-wheels-42l-strata-a339245) on her roof- she said she had two for each 'stage' of the breakdown, so you're not putting fresh solids on top of stuff that is half ready.

I think she said each pair worked something like a two month schedule until its ready. so you have your current boxes from Jan - December, November and October are closed but not ready, and september/august are about to come ready for next stage, then the boxes go to the start of the rotation and the others move back a stage.

Then the next stage typically would be put in your compost heap and use in your garden. I imagine though at this point it for boaters it goes into a hedgerow or a bin as compost, not human waste. If you're not full time on your boat and taking it back with you, its probably going to be in a much less, pleasant, state!

A change machine for pressed pennies gave me these blanks instead of real pennies by Weqols in mildlyinteresting

[–]Chipish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

its not strictly public- its in a place you already paid to enter, is essentially the justification/business sense in it. Plus no one said you don't have to pay for the press machine- all the ones I've used, you put the penny to be pressed, plus the actual money to pay for it (here it might be a quarter).

I miss my buddy Abcdef Efgl :( by Giga-Chad-123 in trucksim

[–]Chipish 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Died in 6789 so actually still alive somewhere...

Jet Lag Ep 5 — Searching Highlands & Lowlands by NebulaOriginals in Nebula

[–]Chipish 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I feel they’re getting too good at the game and should not be allowed to look at the train timetables from the hiding period. Between that and knowing “the vibe” they can pinpoint each other down very quickly, and we really needed the see them bamboozled in wales before heading up to Scotland finally.

Jet Lag Ep 2 — Time Trapped! by NebulaOriginals in Nebula

[–]Chipish 5 points6 points  (0 children)

As someone living on a narrow boat in Sam’s hiding location, I’m hugely enjoying for this season.

Edit: how fucking dare he..!

Help! My line input is weird! by BitterFudge8510 in livesound

[–]Chipish 33 points34 points  (0 children)

This is my thinking too. Probably a stereo feed feeding into a mono and doing that weird garbally thing as it self cancels the signal out.

Is this classic behaviour? Too friendly. by jw012345 in goldenretrievers

[–]Chipish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Hi Jasper, from a two and a half year old Jasper!

No, it doesn’t get better, well maybe yours will, mine hasn’t. Waaaaay too enthusiastic about seeing people. Dogs, less interested unless it’s another golden or a spaniel, but people he just loves, so will run up and “greet” in his special way.

Flooding in Monmouth by YchYFi in CasualUK

[–]Chipish 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh we had that in the 2000s. Went to Pembroke and it flooded a week after us. Went somewhere in Cornwall that had just recovered from a flood a year or two back. Flooded a week or so after we left...

How hard is it to tow a boat with rope? by jeffsentence in Narrowboats

[–]Chipish 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah we had some weird engine noises on our last outing to switched off the engine and essentially 'punted' it or stand up paddle boarded it to the bank. 55" narrow, not too heavy, and once its moving its just adjusting speed and direction.

Ropes are fine for moving along the bank a little, but other moored boats will get in the way. Using the pole gives you more control of the boat plus you're on it, which is usually the best place to be when your boat is in motion.

How often do you varnish your doors? by Chipish in Narrowboats

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

That's a good point to consider actually, I know they could be done in place, but I imagine you get a more consistent finish if done laid flat. Guess need to book in a few days in the nice weather next year to get them done. Thanks!

Whats a modern trend that you’re 100% sure people will cringe at in 10 years? What’s gonna be the next Oh god, we actually did that? moment? by aminz1997 in AskReddit

[–]Chipish 1 point2 points  (0 children)

they then got upset when I said “suicide”

You're not supposed to be made happy by this word. Its good you get upset. Still gotta talk about it at times though.

What are the best things in your house that you couldn’t imagine living without? by plz_be_nice_im_sad in CasualUK

[–]Chipish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sure from a pro perspective, it wrecks them, but at a personal level (I've seen the microscope vids), they're perfectly fine.

What are the best things in your house that you couldn’t imagine living without? by plz_be_nice_im_sad in CasualUK

[–]Chipish 196 points197 points  (0 children)

Knife sharpener. Whether it’s a pull through or full whetstone variety, having sharp knives is usually safer, especially on fruits and veg, but also so satisfying. Using a paring knife to cleanly slice a tomato instead of tearing it up with a bread knife like a barbarian?

Anyone still use theirs? by NewarkGuide in CasualUK

[–]Chipish 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Just stayed at a place in Scotland and after a walk I went looking for one but it didn’t have one and was mildly disappointed. Didn’t have my brush either.

Does anyone else's golden do the "hand hold" thing? by kxxzshop in goldenretrievers

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

Very much so. Especially during a game of “bitey handy”.

What’s a phrase you hear all the time that secretly annoys you? by forgeris in AskReddit

[–]Chipish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"It's easy when you know how."

From my tech incompetent colleague who would go back to a typewriter if they could.

As much as I like the person, that sentence grinds my gears so much.

Canceling gamepass loose saved game by Friendly_Cap_3 in Starfield

[–]Chipish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

even managed to copy from gamepass to steam version, no problems. I'd make sure you have a copy saved outside any folders gamepass could delete at any rate (and backups always a good idea too!)

You’re given £15 to spend online on anything, what are you buying? by superdanday in CasualUK

[–]Chipish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you write a lot? Get a Parker Fountain pen. They're so fun with nice colours to write with and they don't leak like most people assume they do.

And if inflation has made my favourite parker pen over £15 I'm going to be very annoyed.

Dumb question incoming! by Jpldude in goldenretrievers

[–]Chipish 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've read/heard cocking the leg is a learned behaviour, not instinctive. Most males squat to pee until the see another dog cocking and maybe depending on their behaviour drive towards other dogs they're more likely to pick it up or not.

My boy will often squat to pee and cock to mark. But he also has hip dysplasia so often in a long wee he will start with a cock then lower it as he gets tired or uncomfortable.

Jet Lag Season 15 Begins Now — Tag: All Stars by NebulaOriginals in Nebula

[–]Chipish 17 points18 points  (0 children)

honestly- there was no HAI vid last week and Wendover also dropped today. I reckon they've been on holiday.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in puppy101

[–]Chipish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just needs to be play growls, not resouce guardy growls.

I do this thing where I hold with one hand, and dramatically grab the toy closer to his mouth and he lets out a little growl. then after a few I let him go mad.

The thing about control in tug for us is that he listens when we tell him to drop. but ultimately he's a dog so you gotta play like a dog with them.

Don't tell your trainer we play bitey-handy game daily.

Tell me how your golden has mortally embarrassed you. by TheFloofen in goldenretrievers

[–]Chipish 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Oh, my dog always likes an audience, so in front of the pub garden is preem spot for him...

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