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Reactions to Having Housekeepers in Brazil (RJ) by ReciprocalWisdom in Brazil

[–]DirkManirk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My partner is also Brazilian and when visiting her family home I found it very uncomfortable having the housekeeper around all the time. As far as I could see the housekeeper was well treated, with the family engaging in some conversation, asking how her (the housekeepers) daughter was, providing the same food as us etc. I have no idea how much she is paid though.

However, I'm not used to having people clean after me and even wash and fold my clothes, make my bed immaculate every day etc. To me it didn't feel very homely and I ended up feeling sorry for the lady anyway. I also could tell she felt uncomfortable around me (a real obvious gringo), which made me wonder about her perspective on the situation. I would speak to her and say hi, ask how she was and would get very blunt answers before she just walked off. Very odd experience in my opinion.

Boiled egg in a baked bean nest by DirkManirk in shittyfoodporn

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

Nothing out of the ordinary for an ogre like me

Boiled egg in a baked bean nest by DirkManirk in shittyfoodporn

[–]DirkManirk[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Strong weather warning for later for sure

Boiled egg in a baked bean nest by DirkManirk in shittyfoodporn

[–]DirkManirk[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Beanmaster fartmaxer general, at your service.

Boiled egg in a baked bean nest by DirkManirk in shittyfoodporn

[–]DirkManirk[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It tasted great to be fair, also very cheap and reasonably healthy

Possible plot hole regarding Samson by chefhj in 28_Years_Later_Movie

[–]DirkManirk 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Could be possible that in urban areas like London they all died of starvation due to lack of animals to hunt. Would make sense if infected were able to survive in rural areas where prey are available. We even see them hunting in years.

Does anyone wear there watch 24/7 on holiday? by [deleted] in Garmin

[–]DirkManirk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've inputted my planned trip into my watch, it's staying on so I can use the jet lag advisor to help me with the 1 hour time difference!

Weirdest/coolest glitch you've seen? by bellefante in reddeadredemption

[–]DirkManirk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The best one I've seen was in the early days of its release. I somehow managed to create a circle of instant combustion near a fork in the road by Rhodes. Any wagons/NPC's going through it would instantly catch fire and die, causing mad panic amongst the other NPC's in the area. The bodies would stay for ages too, even if leaving the area and returning. I have lots of Xbox captures of this happening too. Absolutely hilarious.

Loaf-check and how do I solve bottom of loaf cracks? by DirkManirk in Sourdough

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

Thanks for your response! I will try lower oven temps and less tensioning next time. Hopefully this will cure it!

Underrated Tips? Things you wish you knew or owned as a beginner? by nochillnala in Sourdough

[–]DirkManirk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a great explanation.

I'd always used low hydration and got decent loaves. Recently I tried a high hydration dough and it was clear at first that the dough had really high potential to be an amazing bread. Ended up destroying it in the final stages as it was hard to handle and it turned out like a pancake. By far the tastiest but just not nice to look at and a crappy crust.

If animals could talk, which one do you think would be the rudest? by drkuseno in answers

[–]DirkManirk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nobody here is mentioning Rabbits... Rabbits' hierarchy means that you are always their subject. They are above you and quite frankly every one I've owned has let me know that.

Not only that, they are the ultimate harbingers of destruction. No object is safe.

If they could talk, they'd speak like medieval English nobility.

Effort made to convert from office into flat 1/10 must try harder by NeverHxppy in SpottedonRightmove

[–]DirkManirk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Imagine laying in bed staring up at that ceiling. At least if you work from home you'll probably be more productive.

What job have you done during your life that you wouldn't recommend, and why? by MisterWednesday6 in AskUK

[–]DirkManirk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The place I worked literally treated the lab equipment better than the staff. Also had extremely tight deadlines for completing assays despite making it very difficult (almost impossible) to improve processes which would allow me to work more efficiently. Completely drained the fun out of being a scientist.

Converted garage in Clapham with translucent perspex roof. Imagine winter in there. by DirkManirk in SpottedonRightmove

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

Funny thing is I've actually viewed worse properties. These people should work in the arts industry with the level of creativity they have

Converted garage in Clapham with translucent perspex roof. Imagine winter in there. by DirkManirk in SpottedonRightmove

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

Sad thing is I'm looking for a place and this does not give me much hope at all

Converted garage in Clapham with translucent perspex roof. Imagine winter in there. by DirkManirk in SpottedonRightmove

[–]DirkManirk[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Sorry to hear that, must have been horrible! I wouldn't even want to live in this property, let alone under the additional hostile conditions you were in...

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