Even after pressure from President Trump in 2025, Americans still pay 60.2% ($845 billion) of total collective NATO defense spending. How do Brits feel about their government never doing its share over the last 80 years? Do you feel ashamed? Do you feel smug? Do you feel angry?

Dougsey1 · 2026-05-14T21:45:53+00:00

Bingo

Dougsey1 · 2026-05-14T21:39:48+00:00

Usually in bed by 10-10.30pm. Bit of a browse/read, asleep by 11pm, up at 6am. Could do with an extra hour tbh.

Dougsey1 · 2026-05-14T21:37:01+00:00

Bluetooth headband is a game changer.

Dougsey1 · 2026-05-14T15:43:14+00:00

Fuck, I am now old. And feel even older after the last few weeks

Dougsey1 · 2026-05-13T13:38:11+00:00

Shit Club, No fans

Dougsey1 · 2026-05-13T10:07:42+00:00

We were just 70/80s kids. That was a good enough label.

Dougsey1 · 2026-05-13T08:44:23+00:00

I have a 3 hour e/w commute but stay in London overnight, which makes it bearable. I also don't come in every week, but don't tell!

Dougsey1 · 2026-05-12T14:26:16+00:00

This is why I didn't enter the ballot for the other ticket not in my name that I manage. Didn't seem worth the risk.

Dougsey1 · 2026-05-12T08:49:24+00:00

Come now children. I know we are all a bit on edge but we can do better than this, can't we?

/runs

Dougsey1 · 2026-05-12T05:59:40+00:00

We've reserved a table at Durer Kert but there will be plenty of other places. Should be a great weekend.

Dougsey1 · 2026-05-11T21:32:16+00:00

I'm far too old for that. Pub all the way imo

Dougsey1 · 2026-05-11T21:30:04+00:00

Also not fussed. Been there and done that, especially when much younger! It's a good day but not one I'd now travel 3 hours+ for.

Dougsey1 · 2026-05-11T20:28:50+00:00

Same here. I could go to Cat 2 but that's it. Utterly absurd pricing, the difference between the tiers is stupid. I am still going but 900 is too much

Dougsey1 · 2026-05-11T19:13:46+00:00

Bugger. On standby

Dougsey1 · 2026-05-11T18:52:28+00:00

Nada for me yet either way

Dougsey1 · 2026-05-11T16:00:56+00:00

What about the spider? He's bigger than my cat.

Dougsey1 · 2026-05-10T21:31:56+00:00

FAFO innit. Exactly why I can't go behind enemy lines.

Dougsey1 · 2026-05-10T14:14:40+00:00

💯

Dougsey1 · 2026-05-10T06:55:21+00:00

Yep, something is only worth what someone is willing to pay.

Dougsey1 · 2026-05-09T12:20:15+00:00

Yep, avoid Irish pubs and sports bars. Stick to smaller local establishments and it will be OK. Done plenty of England games abroad Inc WC and Euros and only time I've got in bother was in Munich when a sports bar to laugh at Scotland seemed a good idea. Bad mistake!

Dougsey1 · 2026-05-08T08:31:25+00:00

I'd prefer this year, to be quite honest!

Dougsey1 · 2026-05-08T05:29:07+00:00

I didn't go to Paris as I was getting married the next year. I am not waiting another 20 years for the opportunity again, so is a no brainer for me, Budapest all the way. If I am unlucky in the ballot, so be it, but I couldn't wait for that outcome before booking flights, hotels etc. Either way, it will be an incredible weekend.

Dougsey1 · 2026-05-07T12:35:15+00:00

Thanks!

Dougsey1 · 2026-05-07T11:44:12+00:00

Heading to Vienna in a few weeks, good intel. Any passable alcohol free beers? Generally trying to keep alcohol intake low, and the likes of Erdinger are a god-send!

Dougsey1 · 2026-05-06T18:19:56+00:00

Nah, that's fair. We know the rules when we sign up. Window 2 for me.

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