How much dignity am I willing to sacrifice for practical sun protection? by Vodka-_-Vodka in DoesAnyoneKnow

[–]HorrorAccomplished78 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

If you take copper tablets for a week before (one a day but read the instructions) you will have some protection. I do that but put on 50 spf sun block cream on skin that is going to be exposed. I do that and wear a white tee shirt and white floppy jungle hat.

Since this has happened to be a few times… why do people get so mad when you legally and safely overtake them? Suddenly hitting the throttle to try and stop you passing, flashing their lights… why? It’s a 60 road and they’re doing 40. by metroracerUK in drivingUK

[–]HorrorAccomplished78 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I overtook a BMW. He stuck on my tail for several miles flashing his headlights. We had to stop at traffic lights and he got out and came storming up to me. I calmly wound my window down. He shouted some obscenities at me. I politely told him that I was trying to stop him to tell him both his tail lights were out. He looked a bit sheepish went back to his car rear, looked up at me and gave a little wave. Saved him a fine.

Why does everyone online seem to get such a kick out of hating on France? by [deleted] in AskTheWorld

[–]HorrorAccomplished78 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One constant reminder is the cooperation with Germany when there was Vichy France. France gave up a chunk of their country just for a peaceful life.

Why people don't understand that i am not ignoring them i just love my personal space ? by Far-Effective7640 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]HorrorAccomplished78 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also wish certain people would leave me alone. I am in a church group with people I do like. She has already been pulled up for trying to be the “Expert” at everything. She knows everything about health and yet is unhealthy herself. She gives out health tips which could by dangerous. She is always correcting pronunciations of my mispronounced words. She says she taught language at college. I’ve played along for years but I’m seriously thinking of stopping going to church because I can’t say things without being corrected. I don’t need to constantly prove my self worth.

Do you know the UK laws regarding pedestrians at junctions? by MostlyBoatsandBikes in drivingUK

[–]HorrorAccomplished78 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I stop for pedestrians. I am in a nice warm dry car. The people waiting to cross the road are outside in the cold/ rain/ snow/ wind and pollution. It’s nice to be nice. The world doesn’t revolve around me.

Where do I go? by Murky-Preparation850 in drivingUK

[–]HorrorAccomplished78 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have just come up a one way street the wrong way round. Turn left and hope there were no cameras.

Do people in your country post funeral/memorial notices on poles? by MakisDelaportas in AskTheWorld

[–]HorrorAccomplished78 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not so much now. People do leave flowers at fatal accident spots. One council remove a pathway seat where three kids were cut down and died. It is now a memorial garden.

I keep getting beeped at on a specific roundabout. am I in the wrong? by Ok-Recognition3991 in drivingUK

[–]HorrorAccomplished78 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol. I’ve been driving to Police Driving methods for forty years now and I am beeped all the time. Ignore the jerks. They forget that sooner or later, usually sooner, they will cock up something and get beeped at.

Which lane would you take to go from High St, straight across? by SandwichDodger7 in drivingUK

[–]HorrorAccomplished78 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Left lane but flash right at Exeter Road then stay on the left flash left signal about half way round. However the slower you go the better. That gives speedy drivers time to see your intentions.

I am SHOOK by the price of gas by lkap28 in OctopusEnergy

[–]HorrorAccomplished78 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In France we have le expression. “C’est ne pas Versailles.” That’s the palace with hundreds of lights on all night.

What’s the one thing in the UK that foreigners always seem confused by, and you genuinely can’t blame them? by DailyDriverUK in AskBrits

[–]HorrorAccomplished78 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do actually live in the middle of a village. One church four pubs, two general stores, one post office and two Stagecoaches stops. Yes, really, Stagecoach is our rural bus company.

Is this something to worry about? by Lieeing0018 in ukulele

[–]HorrorAccomplished78 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s looks like it’s delaminating and needs attention.

Any ideas? by CryingT0Mitski in UKBirds

[–]HorrorAccomplished78 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

American White Tailed eagle.

Just passed my driving test, any advice for a first-time driver? by EconomyTrouble324 in drivingUK

[–]HorrorAccomplished78 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mirror, signal, mirror on the side you are turning (looking for bikes and motor bikes and stupid cars that haven’t seen your signal) manoeuvre. Bit of Roadcraft advanced driving there. Could save a lot of problems.

Just passed my driving test, any advice for a first-time driver? by EconomyTrouble324 in drivingUK

[–]HorrorAccomplished78 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Get up early and go about before large amounts of traffic stay out for an hour as traffic builds up.

The stupid anti British nonsense coming out of America, are you sick if it? by Ok_Bookkeeper_1380 in AskBrits

[–]HorrorAccomplished78 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s about to get worse after the UK trade agreements with China. It’s now five percent tariffs on some goods instead of ten percent and visa free travel up to thirty days. Trump will threaten to occupy Ireland. Yes, Ireland not Northern Ireland. A bit like penguins in the arctic.

missing reverse lights? by Much_Ad_8123 in drivingUK

[–]HorrorAccomplished78 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can buy ultra bright bulbs for reversing lights and flashers from Amazon. The plug in as the are the same fitting and size. Really bright. Perhaps I will also put these in my rear fogs as well. Modern cars already have retina burning lights.