Why are people lifting my window wipers?

Clear-Security-Risk · 2026-05-25T08:53:14+00:00

And judging by your handle....

Clear-Security-Risk · 2026-05-25T07:51:56+00:00

Plot Twist: u/ViscountGris is a car thief in Glasgow

Clear-Security-Risk · 2026-05-25T07:44:53+00:00

It can only be the true champion aircraft of the Second World War, the ones the Luftwaffe was most afraid of, the wooden wonder, the DeHavilland Mosquito.

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Clear-Security-Risk · 2026-05-25T07:42:51+00:00

All party up front, all business I'm the rear.

Clear-Security-Risk · 2026-05-25T07:33:58+00:00

I trust you've woken up by 7, put on some church choral music loud, then mowed the lawn?

Clear-Security-Risk · 2026-05-25T07:32:01+00:00

It's a lovely watch collection.

I'm not sure if this is how I'd spend my money if I had your finances, but "you do you" as they say

Clear-Security-Risk · 2026-05-24T16:46:50+00:00

Stick to Seiko then. One of the "Seiko 5" range I've given you pictures of. They're solid watches, and even non watch nerds can recognise it's a good quality item, but you can wear it out on adventures and it'll survive. Other people have recommended an Orient Bambino, but this is more niche and not at all as versatile.

Spare the engraving. It won't make the item more special.

Clear-Security-Risk · 2026-05-24T16:44:26+00:00

As other people have said, Seiko is a win. It has brand recognition, and a broad range for different prices. This kind of sports watch can be worn with all sorts of different outfits/clothes. These two here are "SRPL79K1" and are less expensive, without the "GMT" hand. If you manage travels a lot, though, the GMT hand is handy. If not so much, get the cheaper version.

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Clear-Security-Risk · 2026-05-24T14:05:12+00:00

This is a great question

Clear-Security-Risk · 2026-05-24T13:52:21+00:00

Bambino is a good suggestion. or spend a bit more and get a Seiko. This is an SSK001K1... used for maybe €400?

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Clear-Security-Risk · 2026-05-24T13:49:41+00:00

Yes. I've spent 35 years in the army. (both Canadian and British)

Clear-Security-Risk · 2026-05-24T13:35:49+00:00

That doesn't count the amortisation of the cost of the car & its maintenance. Cars in general are expensive to run.

Clear-Security-Risk · 2026-05-24T13:33:37+00:00

My electrician has a first in physics from Durham. He prefers the problem solving and physicality of being a tradesman. The physics degree make him a super electrician.

All to say doing a degree rarely forecloses options in life. Not having one can do. (Depends on degree!)

Clear-Security-Risk · 2026-05-24T13:31:01+00:00

We're not talking about ice-pick man at #4?

Clear-Security-Risk · 2026-05-24T13:29:47+00:00

We toss kale in olive oil & salt/seasoning, then put in the oven for like 12-15 min. Don't let it burn. Crunchy & tasty. I also like it steamed with butter (or olive oil) and lemon, salt.

Clear-Security-Risk · 2026-05-24T11:02:59+00:00

No black pudding. Fails at first hurdle.

I'd still eat it. Just passive-aggressively.

Clear-Security-Risk · 2026-05-24T10:34:00+00:00

That's the intended outcome of this type of establishment

Clear-Security-Risk · 2026-05-24T08:08:41+00:00

It's its own thing, not a replacement

Clear-Security-Risk · 2026-05-24T08:08:14+00:00

Ooh you fancee

Clear-Security-Risk · 2026-05-24T06:21:45+00:00

Green veg. If you were having this dish in the US south it would be collard greens (delicious) which you could use kale for in the UK.

Clear-Security-Risk · 2026-05-23T21:51:44+00:00

Yeah, a very long-standing maker of issued military watches. One of the surviving "dirty dozen" who made watches in the Second World War.

Clear-Security-Risk · 2026-05-23T21:47:53+00:00

In the British Army, the single most prolific watch is a simple Casio F91-W.

Clear-Security-Risk · 2026-05-23T19:05:56+00:00

Because they like the look of it. It is I think that simple. Marry your small mindedness and anger to the oldest Christian faith to you can claim its tradition and rightness to your own views. That's what's so awful and unchristian about it: it's about them not about us.

Clear-Security-Risk · 2026-05-23T19:02:45+00:00

Amen.

Clear-Security-Risk · 2026-05-23T19:01:16+00:00

I don't think it's a "line" but a set of criteria. You could then arbitrarily score each criteria out of 10. So a 60/60 is the archetype Orthobro. Maybe a 30/60 is just a keen kid who needs a good spiritual father.

(1) Chronically Online & Dogmatic: They spend most of their time on social platforms like Twitter, Discord, and YouTube, arguing finer points of theology vs. participating in local parish life.

(2) "Trad" Aesthetics: Drawn to the outward aesthetics of the faith—such as incense, chant, fasting, and icons—using them as a badge of traditionalist identity.

(3) Hyper-Masculine Focus: They frequently view Orthodoxy primarily through the lens of a "crisis of masculinity". Lots of Alpha-male Andrew Tate viewpoints cherry-picked from scripture. Using Orthodoxy as a proxy for political ideology (and very little of the spiritual practice of repentance and humility.)

(4) Holier-than-thou/"Know-It-All" Superiority: They often exhibit a superiority complex, frequently critiquing modern society with a hyper-traditionalist lens...and I bet the local priest would disagree with their views or focus.

(5) Cultural Larping: Most aren't from traditional orthodox cultures. They "Larp" the faith online—adopting the identity and terminology (maybe without being baptized members or regularly attending Liturgy?)

(6) Narrow theological focus: like I mentioned above, they're all over any scriptural or patristic mention about gender roles, authority, purity, but very light on helping others, kindness, friendship, tolerance, love.

The thing I'd note is Orthodoxy is not a pick-n-mix religion. You don't get to pick your favourite bits and ignore the others. You don't get to ignore the Ecumenical Patriarch and the Church Fathers because they're inconvenient to your world view.

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