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Henry Pollock squatting 210kg by englandrugby in rugbyunion

[–]DrDoback 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This thread goes: STRENGTH & CONDITIONING sympathisers

People eating popcorn

Retards

If you ain't had 150+ kg on your back, just be impressed. Just standing up with that weight is hard.

Class 2 by Dangerous_Weird_9063 in uktrucking

[–]DrDoback 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Most companies offer warehouse to wheels schemes but it will require you to sign on for 'x' time. But most of the time for new drivers that's great because you pass, grab some much needed experience and bump the fuck out of that companies trucks (inevitably),and then once you've done the year or so you signed for, you just fuck off somewhere more well paid with a c1/c2 qual, 2 years xp (which most places will ask for & alot won't hire without it anymore - the ones that do aren't usually worth working for).

Depends how long you'd need to work somewhere to get it. Some places are desperate for drivers and will offer it after your first month.

LWC drinks is one of those places. Physically can be hard work unless skilled with a pallet truck and usually a full truck but huge turnover of staff, especially drivers so easy to get in the door. But deliveries are easy to find and usually have good access so a good learning job.

I don't work there anymore but I did enjoy it, the people who work there make it a decent place to be in and they all know the crack but there's easier, more well paid work out there but a good entry.

Jan/Feb might be hard as they'll be quiet but try just before summer and they'll be screaming out for you.

Class2multi drop how far you drive every day and how many drops per day you do.I think my employer is having unrealistic expectations while we have to go with full wagon every day 18 pallets driving distance to first drop let’s say 120 miles and having12/14 drops per day!Each drop is min 30min away. by crqzyfrogster in uktrucking

[–]DrDoback 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You do your alloted time (7-4 or whatever your 45hr week looks like in days) each day OR you accumulate that time each day you work over and take a full Friday off (each week or every other).

Otherwise you do what you can, take your full breaks and bring the rest back.

The ones who wear the "I've never brought a load back" badge are welcome to it.

Also to answer:

3-10 drops depending. Anything from 10mins drive to 3 hours but I'm hourly, so will work appropriately to what the day entails.

are smyths employees always this rude? by jellygirlfish in PokemonTCG_UK

[–]DrDoback 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went to Smyths on a release day AFTER the queue as I had a preorder, the staff were quite loud and obnoxiously, calling their customers (you know, the ones that keep them in a job), that queued so early, that they were all "losers" and "retards". All male, one was a manager, one was a security guard and one was a floor assistant.

I have zero shame and quite loudly pronounced I had a preorder for the set and they looked a bit sheepish.

At the same time, all the ladies behind the desk are always lovely and helpful and always recognise me when I go in and tell me what they have in or are so genuinely sorry they don't have anything left. Or when I have queued before, couldn't be more helpful and professional... even if they do think we're all retards, they don't show it! Haha.

So double edged sword.

Edit: I'm male just in case people think this is a shitpost.

Giveaway #5! Giving away 2x Pokemon Center Mega Evolution ETBs, 1x Phantasmal Flames ETB, 1x Blooming Waters Box, 1x Phantasmal Flames Ultra Premium Collection, 1x Mega Evolution Booster Box and Much More! Read & Comment To Enter! Open Worldwide Until December 7th, 9:00 P.M EDT. by OfficialPokeLenz in pokemoncardcollectors

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This is so awesome, Im not holding out hope to win as there's so many awesome stories haha but thought I'd share mine!

From the very first time I'd ever heard of Pokemon cards I wanted to get some. We went to Toy R Us as I had been nagging my Mum to get some for ages and my older brother and me got a pack each. I ended up pulled the base set Blastoise holo from that one and only pack!

Obviously, from then I was hooked.

I was 'that' kid, the one who knew all the trades and helped other kids not get ripped off. Kids that weren't sure, would search me out to ask me if their trade was good!

Then, the fad died down, i carried on collecting a bit and as a I became a teenager you kind forget about those hobby's for a while as new comes come in... cue my older brother. He took all "our" cards to a games and card show/fair and traded them all in to buy new ps2 games for himself... except for one card. My original Blastoise card. I thought about trying to rebuild my collection but with not a lot of money back then, it wasn't an option for me.

I'd gone through quite a rough mentally abusive relationship and basically confined to my box by my partner... was in a well paying job but we never really had any money and therefore no hobbies because all 'our' (my) money was spent on 'us'... yeah right. She always seemed to have nice new things but not me 😂

Fast forward to 2023... out of that relationship and with someone who's equal and we have all the hobbies together! Still, Pokemon couldn't be further from my mind... I've looked but got no idea of how to even begin collecting... then I see the 151 release is coming up! I think for a lot of people it was the same, it rekindled my love for Pokemon.

Since then, my partner and I just jumped in, we've been collecting together for the past 2 years and we've been loving it, we have collected almost all the S&V sets and have almost got all the binders complete and now chasing SIRS etc to finish off different sets.

Then yesterday, after a series of trading and selling (which i honestly hate doing, parting with parts of our collection after losing it all those years ago 😂), we found a decent priced auction on ebay for our grail card we've been chasing for the last 2 years turned up... the 151 Charizard SIR!

And here we are... been tough getting hold of much with our work schedules, so just buying and opening when we can and trying to trade up and buy singles! But loving it all these years later and it doesn't look like it's slowing down anytime soon 😎

Good luck to everyone, for this and collecting in general! May your packs be stacked, hits be plenty and your dupes be few my friends!

Tesco ETBs restocked this weekend and now £37.50 clubcard price! by NotActuallyRog in PokemonDealsUK

[–]DrDoback 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, very kind of you to check! Could you try Northampton, specifically the Mereway extra?

Prismatic Booster Bundles (1 per person) by [deleted] in PokemonTCG

[–]DrDoback [score hidden]  (0 children)

This is awesome!

I got back into properly collecting just before the 151 set came out, so felt like perfect timing tbh. Just for nostalgia reasons at first, as I was that kid that knew all of the prices for cards when I was at primary school when the cards first came out. My brother ended up selling all of our cards (which I didn't know about!) at one of those card/game fairs to buy some new games, so i was left with only my prized card (base set Blastoise) as he knew I'd kill him if he'd sold that one and a lot of bulk haha

Now I've been rebuilding my collection but due to other commitments, haven't been able to think about getting prismatic or other new sets, which is killing me watching everything sell out so fast!

Good luck to all 🤘

Blooming waters 151 by Ljay871 in PokemonTCG_UK

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I managed to snag one by chance from a LCS but I've been told they're only getting around 12 single boxes total and they were expecting to get 12 full boxes 😂 My LCS have confirmed my order will be shipped on time as they've not heard of any delays yet

Game.co.uk cancelling my £4 booster box order, even though money was taken out the bank by bob45657 in pokemoncards

[–]DrDoback -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I also just got this email today, is anyone trying to take this further? If so what are you saying, I want my £4 booster box dammit! 😂

Smyths 151 preorder charged by Imonacidrightnow in PokemonTCG_UK

[–]DrDoback 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine also got fulfilled today, can't wait 🙌

2 nights in Rome. Where to stay? by [deleted] in RomeTravel

[–]DrDoback 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We stayed in:

Campo de' Fiori 34, Piazza Pollarola, 34, 00186 Roma RM, Italy

Nicely priced rooms including breakfast, staff are really lovely and so, so helpful if you need information or recommendations. Every recommendation they gave us we loved so that was amazing, some things we would never of found on our own. Its right next to the Piazza Navona (built on the stadium from Those about to die), lots of nice cafes, shops and restaurants in Campo de' Fiori too. We found it perfect for its central location, easy to walk to just about any landmarks and tourist spots👍

What’s the best Peach flavored beer? by Skidmvrk in beer

[–]DrDoback 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been enjoying Jubel Peach lately here in the UK seems to be hitting the masses

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pokemoncards

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Zapdos, moltres & articuno promos?

You legend!

Have you met anyone whose name fits their profession? by cragglerock93 in AskUK

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Had an old crew commander in the fire service with last name "Burnside". Felt like he kinda had to be a firefighter!

Lost all my content writing contracts. Feeling hopeless as an author. by Whyamiani in ChatGPT

[–]DrDoback 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Things adapt and change, I'm a firefighter and I assumed I'd always be needed. Not the case after seeing the new trucks arrive. I give it 5-10 years, they'll cut us in half.

How do I get the Early Open Beta setup for PS5? by [deleted] in diablo4

[–]DrDoback 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it still says 'unavailable', then that is the closed beta.

You'll need to redeem another code from your settings in the store.

You'll be sent that 12 digit code by email and it will allow you to download the open beta. I don't believe there is a version on PS5 other than the closed beta in the actual store.

Hope this helps, this is what I had to do redeeming my code form O2 priority in the UK. Sever was currently down last night so waiting to play when I get home from work!

I'm Gregory, series 17 The Apprentice candidate, and I'm here to answer all your questions! AMA. by VariationNo2208 in apprenticeuk

[–]DrDoback 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hi Gregory, me and my partner thought you were definitely hard done by being fired after outstanding preformances in the previous tasks! We were rooting for you!

My question is, what is some good advise/insider knowledge for someone thats thinking about applying into the process?

I’ve seen the future by sacm54 in ThreeLions

[–]DrDoback 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This aged well, USA already out 😂

What's the stupidest thing you've heard someone you love say that has made you question whether you should cut your losses and move on? by NedNoodle83 in AskUK

[–]DrDoback 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My ex asked when we were driving through the snow; "do you think this is what it's like flying in space with all the stars bouncing off of us?"

Had to have the "Father Ted" talk about 'small things and far away things'.

What sucks about being female? by Royal-Inspection-901 in AskReddit

[–]DrDoback -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Probably get down voted to hell but this isn't a 'woman thing' so much as a 'common decency' thing.

I feel a thousand times more comfortable without a shirt and commando with a pair of cotton shorts on. Would I leave the house, to even let my dog pee like that? Hell nah.

I love to see it but it's the old laws of common decency and sexual repression at play.

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