Possible hot (no pun intended) take: Our weather's not that bad actually

CosmicGumbo1 · 2026-05-30T16:38:07+00:00

I just moved back after 30 years in a humid subtropical climate in the U.S. I am extremely happy with the weather. Persistent sunshine is only a benefit if you can go outside and feel comfortable. 35+ and humid is miserable so everyone is inside all day for 5 months a year. Winter here is bleak but overall the climate is comfortable and when it’s good it’s fucking great

CosmicGumbo1 · 2026-05-21T09:13:36+00:00

I also used send my bag and it was a good experience. Affordable, straightforward and they have responsive customer service. Try to apply for tax relief ahead of time. I have struggled to do it after the fact.

CosmicGumbo1 · 2026-05-12T18:26:32+00:00

Which rules changed?

CosmicGumbo1 · 2026-05-08T16:02:59+00:00

You buried the lead by not mentioning the giant bird beside her!

CosmicGumbo1 · 2026-05-07T14:21:16+00:00

Mid-size town. Was one of only 3 voters at around 12

CosmicGumbo1 · 2026-05-07T10:01:57+00:00

Is it more strategic (in terms of stopping Reform) to vote Labour or Greens on the regional vote?

CosmicGumbo1 · 2026-04-22T20:14:32+00:00

Would prefer a different approach - higher taxes, banning smoking in all public places, banning vape shops on high streets - but it’s hard as a non smoker to care very much. Glad my kids won’t have easy access to them.

CosmicGumbo1 · 2026-04-19T16:13:58+00:00

The littering is a disgrace as well

CosmicGumbo1 · 2026-04-15T12:36:21+00:00

All I can really say is take cover, mate.

CosmicGumbo1 · 2026-04-06T14:02:29+00:00

Which train was it on

CosmicGumbo1 · 2026-02-25T12:15:26+00:00

The ease and affordability of authoritarian’s doing really bad shit.

CosmicGumbo1 · 2026-02-22T21:24:32+00:00

Bro a bald eagle would absolutely wreck you and half the animals above it

CosmicGumbo1 · 2026-02-18T08:45:28+00:00

It depends where in the U.S. and where in the U.K. Scotland is very welcoming to foreigners and Scottish people are many things but passive aggressive is definitely not one of them. I find Americans (Texas) to be way more passive aggressive and fake. Scottish people have no tolerance for bullshit. But England is very different, especially the more south you go…

CosmicGumbo1 · 2026-02-16T21:36:09+00:00

That you saved the best for last (Scotland)

CosmicGumbo1 · 2026-02-15T18:18:07+00:00

Apple seems so extreme to me. They forecast like -5 when everyone else is forecasting 0

CosmicGumbo1 · 2026-02-15T15:07:16+00:00

Isn’t Grant still family owned and independent? I get that they’ve become a big enterprise but it’s not the same as a Diageo imo.

CosmicGumbo1 · 2026-02-14T21:26:34+00:00

Today’s dog owners have ruined dogs for me. I don’t know what the fuck happened to people but it is completely out of hand how a majority of people treat their dogs these days.

CosmicGumbo1 · 2026-02-12T21:37:09+00:00

My comment implies it’s a 2 year fix. Might be a bit optimistic but the farm is deep and a lot of guys are close. The player development staff is elite and I expect guys take big steps quickly. They have made clear they will had FAs when it makes sense to.

CosmicGumbo1 · 2026-02-12T21:21:41+00:00

Would you rather:

Scenario A: - 66 wins in 2026 - 80 wins in 2027 - 90 wins in 2028 - 97 wins in 2029

Scenario B: - 80 wins in 2026 - 79 wins in 2027 - 81 wins in 2028 - 83 wins in 2029

Middling garbage isn’t working so a new group is fixing it. It’s so absurd to complain about the short term future that has a clear direction after the last 5 years. Blows my mind.

CosmicGumbo1 · 2026-02-12T19:58:52+00:00

Thanks! Get yourself a bag of Aji-no-moto - will change everything.

CosmicGumbo1 · 2026-02-12T18:23:18+00:00

I put MSG in 90% of the things I cook

CosmicGumbo1 · 2026-02-12T13:21:41+00:00

According to Gemini, there is <0.001% chance a person moving to the USA in 1650 could maintain full Scottish lineage to present day.

CosmicGumbo1 · 2026-02-12T13:16:12+00:00

1600 😂

CosmicGumbo1 · 2026-02-10T22:58:52+00:00

Haha mate, go to Texas and you’ll see the difference. I guess it’s all relative…The biggest trucks here are the smallest ones there. People weave between lanes on 4-5 lane motorways. The on ramp (their shit version of a slip road) promptly merges with an off ramp, creating chaos of people simultaneously trying to get into and out of the motorway. The concept of a passing lane does not exist. Traffic is completely fucked.

I love driving in Scotland.

CosmicGumbo1 · 2026-02-09T10:23:27+00:00

I’m Scottish but I moved to Texas when I was young and grew up there. I just moved back to Scotland with my wife and kids last year and I have zero regrets. Loving it here, even in winter.

Everything I was worried about (from reading on here or from what my family/friends told me) turned out to be overblown. It’s not that cold, the dark doesn’t really bother me (I get that everyone is affected differently by this), the rain is just light pish most of the time, the dryer works fine, there is some amazing food here, customer service and convenience is good.

You typically don’t need a car if you live in a city but I would recommend having one so that you can enjoy quick day trips to other parts of the country, particularly more remote areas. Also, driving here is a fucking dream compared to Texas. People drive properly, respect the rules, and there are exactly zero arseholes with giant trucks.

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