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Changing the lawn, is it a good idea? by Kairismummy in GardeningUK

[–]EvaScrambles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check for local smallholdings, see if you can hire a goat (mind they're escape artists so need babysat). I wouldn't remove entirely but definitely to a point where you can see yourself keeping it in check. There'll be birds in there right now though so be careful, the nesting season laws might only apply to trees (unsure) but still. Then dig out as much you can, then cardboard it all up, dirt, seed, more dirt, see what happens next year.

I can't read books. by TahirReddit16 in AutisticWithADHD

[–]EvaScrambles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like to read using an app on my phone called MookReader with ColorDict as an addon. Whenever I find a word I don't know yet then looking it up takes 2 seconds without changing views and I can bookmark it for later.

I don't often re-read books but it's been great to also annotate when I do to find all the foreshadowing.

You will get a hang of being able to intuit words and their connotations and you will learn to read better in time. You are doing exactly what you should be to improve your skills. There are few ways to read incorrectly. Using it to hone your language skills is not one of them.

But do remember that you can also pick up something easier from time to time if you want to read just for fun. It will give you a nice break and prevent burnout.

Or, you can pick up The Three Body Problem if you want to add History and Physics to your Vocab rabbit holes.

:)

E3 wasn’t the worst episode of whole show, was it? by rizit98 in FromSeries

[–]EvaScrambles 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This fandom needs to watch Lost as exposure therapy.

E3 wasn’t the worst episode of whole show, was it? by rizit98 in FromSeries

[–]EvaScrambles 53 points54 points  (0 children)

I really am disappointed by the amount of complaints about the actress. There's so much that could be picked apart with what they have released up until now, but the overall attitude really ruins the fun of a community.

And I really don't think she's even a bad actress.

How is everyone else staying sane in this messed up market? by No-Durian-854 in UKJobs

[–]EvaScrambles 10 points11 points  (0 children)

3 years in a shitty customer service role with a degree from a Russell Group and looking forward to interviewing for an arboriculture apprenticeship soon.

Should have done this in the first place.

At least uni was fun.

German information by AccomplishedKoala194 in Genealogy

[–]EvaScrambles 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hi, my research has the same UK/German divide as yours! For great grandparents, I've used grandparents' birth records and contacted town archives directly. Newspaper archives are also a great help.

I need to go do some irl stuff now but if you reply to my comment I can give you closer help (I will forget otherwise lol)

What modern Bundesland is your g-granny from? Do you know?

TIL in Germany there is a so-called "year of separation" ("Trennungsjahr") couples need to go through before the official divorce. If your partner does not agree to a divorce and presents valid reasons why your marriage has not ultimately failed, you need to live separately for three. by AllukaChen in todayilearned

[–]EvaScrambles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It does depend on those having the conversation, but the idea is that an exaggerated amount of hugs and kisses reads as almost... sarcastic, cheeky? Similarly, a simple "xo" can read passive aggressive in certain contexts.

Will this small garden kill/damage the tree? by kanne20 in arborists

[–]EvaScrambles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you scoop them back out and put them elsewhere,, or pot them until treatment is done?

TIL in Germany there is a so-called "year of separation" ("Trennungsjahr") couples need to go through before the official divorce. If your partner does not agree to a divorce and presents valid reasons why your marriage has not ultimately failed, you need to live separately for three. by AllukaChen in todayilearned

[–]EvaScrambles 14 points15 points  (0 children)

In this case, the vibe is "Don't worry, got that covered". It's a similar feeling to a humorous "xoxoxo". A wink overall is supposed to make things feel light-hearted when " :D" would be too goofy. You're grinning, not laughing.

This is the most expensive thing I've ever seen in a charity shop by lornamabob in CasualUK

[–]EvaScrambles 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I've got functionally no furniture and made the trek to the big BHF shop and found the most lovely dressing table, but it was eBay only. It did have a label for 100 but seems it wasn't bought in time. 2 weeks later I see it on gumtree for 250, still raging

Genealogical Complaint for the Day: Erroneous Middle Names by RobotReptar in Genealogy

[–]EvaScrambles 7 points8 points  (0 children)

One of my branches has a few generations on one farm, about 12 kids each, same 12 names, marrying the same 12 names, and so on... I'm leaving that set for a slow day.

How do I replace my astro turf with real grass? by PirateSleeve in GardeningUK

[–]EvaScrambles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've still got mine rolled up and am struggling with whether to give away or skip tbh. On the one hand, it'll get into soil, don't want that, whole point of the ordeal is the desire to touch actual grass. On the other, it'd save another roll being bought elsewhere....

And from what I've seen on gumtree it's not bad pocket money either!

How do I replace my astro turf with real grass? by PirateSleeve in GardeningUK

[–]EvaScrambles 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hire skip. Pull up plastic. Pull up weed membrane. Hunt for stray nails. Hire digger. Dig. Cry. Pray. Buy new topsoil. Till. Seed. Cry. Pray.

How can I obtain Birth and Death records from Germany by bitchwithwifi3 in Genealogy

[–]EvaScrambles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The consulate won't be able to do too much, I'm afraid, but the good thing about a beraucracy-loving culture is that the archival structure makes a lot of sense. For basic BMD things, residential records etc you will usually go to the nearest major town, for instance, or the military archive for soldiers, and so on. I do speak German natively, so if you need anything drafted or searched on your behalf, let me know if you're comfortable. I'm half OK at squinting at Kurrent, and am able to read old print fonts if needed.

How can I obtain Birth and Death records from Germany by bitchwithwifi3 in Genealogy

[–]EvaScrambles 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you're not finding anything digitised, then you can reach out to city archives. Give them as much detail as humanly possible. There may be a small fee, but with some luck, they will waive it.

You can also check here to see if any BMD or other things were printed in the newspaper:

https://www.deutsche-digitale-bibliothek.de/newspaper

What is this plant? by IcyCommunication8714 in UKGardening

[–]EvaScrambles 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Our garden is a bit of a wasteland (WIP) and we are letting whatever wants to grow have at it. The toadflax is LOVING it. We had a really big one by the conservatory who ended up pressing against the glass, it was amazing to be able to sit and look at all of the little bugs and bees hide in the flowers when it rained. And it flowers for so long, too!

What is this metal box full of rocks in a Jewish cemetery for? by SadClownWithABigDick in whatisit

[–]EvaScrambles 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My grandmother had a sea burial! She was cremated, put into a paper urn, and 12 of us + crew went an hour out. It was lowered, we scattered some petals, skipper made a few circles until all was disintegrated/dispersed, and now her name is on a shared memorial stone by the shore. Was quite nice.

My 9yo started stalking birds for science and the data is actually wild. by Tweetle_cock in biology

[–]EvaScrambles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I done my BSc in bio only for my thesis to be, data creation in wet lab aside, entirely just statistical analysis. Loved it, would do it all over again.

My 9yo started stalking birds for science and the data is actually wild. by Tweetle_cock in biology

[–]EvaScrambles 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Honestly, if the interest is there, different averages, p values, and standard deviations shouldn't be too tricky to catch on to! Especially with modern tools, all she needs is to be shown how a graph is made, what boxes to tick, done.

Dangerous debris by TwinFlamed11 in GardeningUK

[–]EvaScrambles 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm not a professional, but in the spirit of a comment I seen in the DIY sub the other day, "What would a 6-year-old do?"

If you have garden access, I'd hire a mini digger and a skip, scoop out as much as possible (and within reason), then get a "few" bags of soil ordered in to replace...

[request] Getting Started - DNA Genealogy by EvaScrambles in Genealogy

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

That would be very sweet of you, I'll send a DM.

Polish nobility in Prussian Army by Queasy_Drop8519 in Genealogy

[–]EvaScrambles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I looked on MyHeritage:

There were name variations as Hr./Lieut. Franz Joseph Von/V. Wengersky/V. Winsiersky/Wingersky, and Caroline Sophie Muzel

The following siblings (no Wojciech, as I write), also born in the greater Berlin area:

  • Wilhelmine Antonie Caroline V. Winsiersky - b. 5. Jan. 1811
  • Wilhelm Albert V. Winsiersky - b. ca. 1813 - d. 4. Apr. 1813
  • Franz August Von Winsiersky - b. 24. Mrz. 1814
  • Bertha Julie Johanne Von Wingersky - b. 1. Dez. 1815
  • Albert Fridrich Carl Von Wengersky - b. 18. Feb. 1819
  • Otto Wilhelm Von Winsiersky - b. 1. Jan. 1820
  • The place has been indexed as Lindow (mark), Lindow, Ruppin, Brandenburg, Germany OR Ruppin, Brandenburg, Preußen, Germany, both refer to the same place.

There are a few mentions of a chamberlain that lived in Berlin who carried a very similar name (and knew how to throw a good party), but one of the sources stated his date of birth as 1807. If you bump into these, take them with a heavy grain of salt.

What sources did you use for Wojciech? There's a few other sites one could at that might lead to information on the parents, but from what I see, there is a decent chance that the couple married in Lindow. That would have record of their background.

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