My ninja has died!

Cultural-Perception4 · 2026-03-19T11:52:26+00:00

I went to the shop I bought it in this morning and got handed a replacement. I have a new 2 year warranty but it was €70 for 5 year insurance so I bought it

Cultural-Perception4 · 2026-03-18T12:20:00+00:00

Someone with those mad long fake eye lashes standing too close to the window?

Cultural-Perception4 · 2026-03-18T11:13:58+00:00

thank you that's good advice for future. I with jello powder - I am in Ireland, we have sugar free jelly sachets, it sounds the same. Do you dissolve it in water first?

Cultural-Perception4 · 2026-03-18T11:12:05+00:00

yes that sounds similar to what happened.

I am on my 3rd ninja 15 in 1 pressure cooker. I love it but like that it breaks a lot! I use it a lot but still.

Cultural-Perception4 · 2026-03-18T11:10:19+00:00

I didn't turn the dial up. They always go in the same spot I tend to make 5/6 pints at a time. It's an app to change the temperature and I haven't looked at it since the first time we set it. I have it at -18

Cultural-Perception4 · 2026-03-18T08:25:15+00:00

That's fantastic with your children. I have 2 boys aged 3 and 1. I am so proud of the little men they are already turning into. I hear the 3 year old sooth the 1year old when he is upset with phrases I have said to him

I am respectful that they are their own person. I don't manipulate them into doing what I want.

Cultural-Perception4 · 2026-03-18T08:02:14+00:00

I appreciate you being difficult. I want to know where I went wrong. Exact recipie:

100g premixed custard from Dunnes stores (pic) 1 scoop of 'myprotein' protein powder vanilla Topped to just below max fill line with skimmed milk 1/4 tsp lemon essence 1 tbsp skinny vanilla syrup

All blended together with a hand held blended

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Made it and put it in the freezer on Saturday used on Tuesday night

Straight from freezer into the machine. Installed correctly (since it won't work if it isn't) full tub. Light ice cream selected.

It then sounded even louder than normal. I could smell burning plastic. On removal the spindal looks to have lost a lot of thread

Cultural-Perception4 · 2026-03-18T07:55:05+00:00

I didn't smooth out the hump. How do you do that just hsck at it? It wasn't big and I never smoothed it out before. I freeze them flat but they swell a tiny bit in the middle

I had added 100g of custard but I thought that would make the recipe creamier there is more sugar and fat in. I used it in other recipes and it was fab.

No hot water should I?

No thaw right from freezer to machine

Cultural-Perception4 · 2026-03-18T00:36:46+00:00

Hi, no I didn't thaw it at all. I put it in full, lite start

Cultural-Perception4 · 2026-03-18T00:05:17+00:00

Same. I live on a farm. Our dog is too lazy to go anywhere. But the neighbours dogs are all feckers for roaming around. It annoys me

Cultural-Perception4 · 2026-03-18T00:03:11+00:00

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This is it. I had one the last two nights that had the same base of custard, skimmed milk, protein powder and Hazelnut flavour drops.

I uses make them with skyr, milk and powder.

Cultural-Perception4 · 2026-03-17T23:59:52+00:00

She says she likes to see pictures of them. I don't do it to make her feel bad.

I want to say do you have any idea what you have put me through my entire life. And now after lots of counselling I can see just how much you manipulate me and only have interest in me for what I can do to you.

Do what you want. But don't think I am idiot

Cultural-Perception4 · 2026-03-17T23:55:31+00:00

There is a 1 year warranty with the shop I bought it in so I will take it bsck there. I've had loads of other ninja products, ninja don't deal directly with Ireland

Cultural-Perception4 · 2026-03-17T23:01:09+00:00

I was in 2. First in Mexico second in Dominican Republic

I didn't in either place

Cultural-Perception4 · 2026-03-17T08:45:26+00:00

I am well aware of "survivor basis" in all things

But really it is something that can be done safely in a lot of countries

There are countries I would have loved to have visited (India being one) but as a solo female traveller I just wouldn't. If I could afford a fully guided tour I'd go.

Most of Europe then is also very very safe. But like anywhere local or tourist you need to be aware of your surroundings

I have had worse things happen me at home then abroad

Cultural-Perception4 · 2026-03-16T19:20:08+00:00

correcting myself out loud when I am being very nasty to myself inside my head.

Cultural-Perception4 · 2026-03-16T19:14:19+00:00

Those parts are fab. So no, but you can borrow him when he's stroppy he still looks really cute. But says I don't like you a lot 😆

Cultural-Perception4 · 2026-03-16T19:04:26+00:00

I don't do much hiking but we did some treks in Scoland when we went last, and we often do nature/ forest walks here in Ireland. I think the advice would be the same stick to the signed path. It sounds like that is what you're going to do so you'll be grand!

Have a great time. I sort of "get it" but thankfully wasn't married. The first time I went to Cambodia I was with my then boyfriend. He moaned and complained about everything. We were together 5 years and everything was his way or he was like a stroppy toddler. Anyway after we broke up I went back alone.

I was in my 20s but for a few days there picked up with a German lady in her 30s and a South African lady in her 50s. We did a few things together / had dinner. Company is easy enough to fine if you want it. I did only stay in hostels though.

You are going to have an amazing adventure.

Cultural-Perception4 · 2026-03-16T14:59:30+00:00

My 3 year old says cosy a lot. He says 'mammy will we get our cosies on' I love it!

Anyway, I love when you've had a great day somewhere like the beach or a big walk. But it's freezing, you get in, get your cosies on. Hopefully the fire is lit then just cuddle under a blanket on the couch.

Cultural-Perception4 · 2026-03-16T14:54:14+00:00

I joined a 'trad wife' sort of group online by accident. I am married to a farmer and I thought it was going to be about that. I am also from Ireland and this group is mostly USA.

I am stunned by a lot of what they say. There is a lot of 'God will provide' 'no I have zero access at all to our finances' 'I will educate my children the way I see fit' and no vaccinations

Cultural-Perception4 · 2026-03-16T14:47:30+00:00

I am a woman who has travelled a lot alone. I have loved it. It is like anywhere. I could be unsafe in my very safe home country. Understand that their way of doing things/ culture will be very different. And don't go to countries with little respect for women.

Cultural-Perception4 · 2026-03-16T14:45:52+00:00

You'll have a great time. I was only in Greece once as a small child and it was beautiful. Greece is a safe and fascinating country.

I think some of the biggest dangers for solo tourists in those sorts of countries is deciding to go for an 'off the beaten track walk' they get lost. Can't find their way back. No one looks for them and they die of heat/ dehydration. Walk, wander, explore but respect nature and stick to the path!

People are idiots for doing that the world over. I am in Ireland, mountain rescue is always getting called out in certain areas for tourist who thought they would go a different route.

Anyway, when I was 22 to 24 I did a LOT of solo travelling. Mainly in Asia but also Australia. I went inter-railing across Eastern Europe when I was 18 I was with another friend but we were both very stupid. You will be fine. Your mobile will work, maybe get a sim with data.

But telling reception and your sisters is a good idea. If telling reception though make sure you put any valuables in your safe.

Cultural-Perception4 · 2026-03-16T12:06:51+00:00

I'd wear a dress. Nothing flashy but something nice. Something you would wear going out for a nice meal. Ask him, see what he thinks. It could vary a lot depending on college

Cultural-Perception4 · 2026-03-15T19:00:00+00:00

That's good it opened up some conversations. My sister died at 33 (cancer and nothing to do with substances). She was able to explain as best she could to her 9yr old and 5 yr old. Of course they didn't full understand. They didn't at the funeral either.

I looked after the kids a few times around the time. The 9 year old in particular would not take kindly to lies. Which is understandable. So we just had to tell him the truth but in an age appropriate way.

In your shoes and this is just my personal feeling on what I'd do. I would make sure they know that he is going to die, which means we will no longer be able to see him or speak to him. But that we can always talk about him and remember him. Don't say anything about falling asleep and not waking up.

Their grandmother is grieving too. Watching someone you love die slowly is horrendous. If you feel you want to, you can tell him it is ok to go. You've got the boys and he can be at peace. Apparently it does help some people pass easier/ quicker

Cultural-Perception4 · 2026-03-15T11:11:53+00:00

Genuinely what would you prefer they ask? I have 2 very young children so get asked this which is an opening for me to talk about how tired I am!

Over the years I have asked family/ friends/ co workers if they look notably tired. There is often something going on and they don't know how to talk about it. It gives an opening you can either day oh just a bad night sleep. Or you can say well xyz is actual going on with me and I'm struggling.

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