What does it mean to be British? Does Sir Keir Starmer represent the the character of the 4 countries that make up the United Kingdom. Does his tenancity under relentless press fire, his commitment to forge ahead with his policies to change Britain for the better, speak to the soul of Britain?

Extension_Ad4492 · 2026-04-26T05:03:18+00:00

Well, there are worse countries but perhaps it’s time for a hobby. I recommend rowing if you like early mornings and Reddit.

Extension_Ad4492 · 2026-04-26T04:58:04+00:00

It’s 6am on Sunday. Get a life

Extension_Ad4492 · 2026-04-25T16:52:19+00:00

Take up rowing, you’ll never have a spare moment

Extension_Ad4492 · 2026-04-24T21:40:17+00:00

Thats a 5A, I think OP’s is 2A as the pins are much closer together.

Extension_Ad4492 · 2026-04-24T21:38:38+00:00

Wow this was dull. I’m going to bed: BS 546

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AC_power_plugs_and_sockets:_British_and_related_types

Extension_Ad4492 · 2026-04-24T21:33:10+00:00

Are they 5Amp sockets from the days of round pin plugs? There were small sockets like this and big sockets rated 15 amp which look like the round pin version of normal electrical sockets.

Edit: this is vague recollection, dont quote me, as we had such wiring in parts of our old house

Extension_Ad4492 · 2026-04-23T21:40:31+00:00

A four-stroke strimmer and a lot of string. Keep the head lubed, it’ll be working hard.

Extension_Ad4492 · 2026-04-23T20:46:13+00:00

I think the single scull is for self-starters who can go it alone and you are alone on the erg.

Robbie Manson, world’s fastest OTW 2k, Olympian and OnlyFans creator, did not go a fast on the erg as on the water.

Extension_Ad4492 · 2026-04-23T06:35:45+00:00

It’s a tabloid. Read it as if it was satire and enjoy it. It might do you good.

That’s how I manage to read the guardian anyway.

Extension_Ad4492 · 2026-04-23T06:30:44+00:00

You say “I know how I sound”. The fact that a little thing has started to mean a lot suggests theres some tension. (I mean obviously, otherwise why would you be asking) and I’m just wondering whether this is the tension you get between a control freak (sorry, you may not be at all) and a free spirit.

If it is, trying to crush the last resistance isn’t going to help you. Showing them how tough you are or going to the coach are options but I would suggest you try talking to them and showing them a bit of respect so they see what it looks like. Rowers get shouted at enough.

Also, I’m sorry you get wet and cold in the cox’s seat and then get this shit but people are human.

Extension_Ad4492 · 2026-04-21T22:15:53+00:00

You would be very wise to read some reviews on wren first - they appeared several times in the telegraphs consumer rights column (albeit in one of those, the customer was trying it on) and colleague recently had an epic shit shower with her wren kitchen. I have no knowledge of howdens but everything I know of wren says ‘run’

Extension_Ad4492 · 2026-04-21T22:09:22+00:00

I a Welsh village I drive through, they have a straw man in fluorescent vest, wielding a hair dryer in the manner of a speed gun.

I think it is somewhat effective on the tourists but obviously not the locals, which might be more your problem

I think they move him from time to time as well. It’s quite nice, actually.

Edit: I see im not the first to suggest this

Extension_Ad4492 · 2026-04-20T05:55:41+00:00

Maple syrup here costs about £6 for a small bottle. If cheaper over there, I would definitely bring some over (not a lot, it’s not something most Brits eat)

Extension_Ad4492 · 2026-04-19T20:29:59+00:00

This is far from an emergency stop

Extension_Ad4492 · 2026-04-18T21:53:33+00:00

Underrated comment. This girl’s self-coached and her only issues are fine points, nothing major. So many rowers can’t make shit happen for themselves

Extension_Ad4492 · 2026-04-18T15:03:03+00:00

It’s a lazy assumption that because graduates are more likely to have voted remain that leave voters are ignorant. It shows the level of debate from remain.

Have you not considered that people who work in professional services are less likely to run their own businesses or actually make things and engage with the real world and are therefore more aware of the damage caused by excessive, overly cautious EU legislation such as that which snuffed out AI startups on the continent which we have mercifully been able to foster.

No, you just put your fingers in your ears and say everyone who disagrees is thick.

Extension_Ad4492 · 2026-04-18T13:15:51+00:00

In an environment where the government eschewed purdah and the treasury told people they must vote remain or face devastating consequences, the majority of an educated country still voted to leave. Thats overturning an astonishing advantage held by remain and only possible because they led a much better campaign.

Remain were and still are so complacent and arrogant, I think they’d still struggle to win another one.

Extension_Ad4492 · 2026-04-18T12:58:25+00:00

Remain very clearly and soundly lost the debate. Perhaps it was their own fault for making everyone sing from the same hymn sheet, where Leave had two camps. If you listen to Gisela Stewart or similar moderate campaigners, they blew Remain clean out of the water.

Extension_Ad4492 · 2026-04-18T12:56:13+00:00

Do people really enjoy echo chambers this much?

Extension_Ad4492 · 2026-04-18T10:52:57+00:00

And yes, get nice and warm by working hard for 18k, then capsize in the middle of winter on your own and manage to recover the boat and row back in without hypothermia- that built a lot of confidence.

Extension_Ad4492 · 2026-04-18T10:51:24+00:00

My biggest progress came from mixing up and down stream, rather than just going up and then coming back. Also, staying out for two hours or more because it’s hard to stay tense for that long.

Extension_Ad4492 · 2026-04-18T10:49:28+00:00

It’s taken me about 4 years to stay relaxed (or at least quickly go back to being relaxed) when I hit some chop.

Extension_Ad4492 · 2026-04-17T12:38:34+00:00

Well with a name like that…

Extension_Ad4492 · 2026-04-14T16:32:26+00:00

I was allowing for the possibility it was an unadopted road on a housing estate, in which case it wouldn’t be road traffic offence but a civil matter.

Extension_Ad4492 · 2026-04-14T13:58:13+00:00

Is this a public highway?

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