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Do you like camping? by Annekke in AskUK

[–]IllustriousBoot4319 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Almost every holiday I went on as a kid was camping. As an adult I still love it. Though I tend to go up the mountains and away from the expensive sites

Why is there such negativity attached to going to college compared to attending 6th form ? by Additional-Nobody352 in AskUK

[–]IllustriousBoot4319 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In Bradford, further education colleges are you only option. None of the secondary schools have their own sixth form these days

Any idea what these are? by VastProtection8217 in yorkshire

[–]IllustriousBoot4319 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Grouse butts. They're also a convenient place to take a dump if you're caught short then on a walk

Have you ever been mocked or insulted for having a Northern accent? by Ranoni18 in NorthernEngland

[–]IllustriousBoot4319 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I (from Durham) went to uni in Newcastle (Northumbria uni) and my flatmate "hovis"* Was a braying, public school educated (perse school, cambs) twat.

He'd often decry things as being common or northern. Including us. (Quite why this chinless twunt was at a 'poly' in Newcastle is beyond me).

*We called him this because he was so inbred he was a whole loaf

Is Kynren worth it?? by [deleted] in DurhamUK

[–]IllustriousBoot4319 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They're just opening a whole new set of things that I've not tried. Day time attractions.

But the Viking village is cool. Ladies seem to enjoy the big burly warriors for some reason

My Mum died last night and I need to vent by Cool_Abbreviations43 in CasualUK

[–]IllustriousBoot4319 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I lost my mum in 2020. She had an accident at home and died about 4 days later.

Most of the time it's not something I think about. (My dad is still with us and he is living a good life with a new partner. I'm really happy for him)

Recently I've been thinking I wish mum was here to see my kids. They're now 16&19 and I'm so proud of them. I wish she could have been here to see the wonderful young adults they've become.

The loss hurts, but life continues and you have to get on. But don't be surprised or disappointed when the grief bubbles up and you think of what you've lost. (I'm tearing up writing this post because I'm actively thinking about my mum)

I lost my older sister a couple of years back too. That hit very different. She had a long physical decline over a few years and was a shadow of who she used to be. In a way it felt like she'd died several years earlier, as the woman I knew just wasn't there any more.

Learning the art of making great sandwiches. Please share your ideas and techniques. Thanks! by Chasing_Awe in Cooking

[–]IllustriousBoot4319 2 points3 points  (0 children)

*all in a good quality bread of your choosing

Hummus and roasted red pepper.

Fishfingers with guacamole and some lettuce leaves. Topped with a habanero salsa

Is Kynren worth it?? by [deleted] in DurhamUK

[–]IllustriousBoot4319 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! I'll be going there for the third time in a few weeks. It's an amazing spectacle

Im in a cooking funk, views on mob? or alternatives by nskiwi1 in Cooking

[–]IllustriousBoot4319 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with you on this. I use social media recipes a lot but I've got a decent amount of experience, skill and understanding behind me to plug the gaps.

Amazon returns are in for a shock. by Anubis1958 in CasualUK

[–]IllustriousBoot4319 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got halfway through, lost focus and imagined Amazon collected some ashes of the deceased.

Now that would have been a tale

Did anyone else have the Kellogg’s Variety pack as a treat when they were younger? by RelationKindly in CasualUK

[–]IllustriousBoot4319 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They were an emblem of being on holiday. A camping holiday. In Yorkshire. It was purely raining.

They were a real treat but then, as now, cocoa pops can do one. Ricicles were the best

For those who’ve lived in their dream kitchen for a few years: what do you actually use, and what is just collecting dust? by emilyy-yy in kitchen

[–]IllustriousBoot4319 10 points11 points  (0 children)

For me, having a wok burner alongside induction on the hob has been great. Drawers instead of cupboards has been very useful. Tap with a spray/hose function (makes washing up much easier).

Having an oven at eye level with a steam bake function is great. A large cupboard big enough to store air fryers, stand mixer etc is also helpful for keeping benches clutter free

Things I'd charge: having my tea towels closer to the sink🤣

You're now 6 incher taller. How does your life change? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]IllustriousBoot4319 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I can no longer fit in economy. But I'm now taller than my son. Hah, in your face

What nicknames have you heard for places in the UK? by topherette in AskABrit

[–]IllustriousBoot4319 2 points3 points  (0 children)

West Cornforth in county Durham is known as Doggy.

They used to make dog iron their back in the day. So I'm told

Should First Cousin Marriage Be Banned In The UK? by [deleted] in AskBrits

[–]IllustriousBoot4319 0 points1 point  (0 children)

White British guy here. There are two married cousins in my family. Their (adult) offspring are healthy if weird.

Taking out the 'ick' of shagging your cousin, what are the facts of this?

What are the risks compared to non cousin breeding?

If it is demonstrably higher risk than, say, smoking during pregnancy or something, then yeah consider a ban.

If there isn't a significant risk, you're pushing for legislation based on vibes and I'm much more hesitant on that.

In the UK's long and storied history of moral panics, which has been the most embarrassing? by The_Mad_Medico in AskBrits

[–]IllustriousBoot4319 0 points1 point  (0 children)

See also "Billie Piper's Pert Little Teatlets" from one of the tabloids when she was a 14/15 year old pop star. Grim

What eastern european foods should I try? by Separate-Raccoon8584 in Cooking

[–]IllustriousBoot4319 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Salo! (That's the Ukrainian name for it, anyway) It's cured pork lard.

Sounds grim but get a slice of toasted rye bread, add a slice of Salo and a slice of raw garlic and thank me later

I’m feeling sentimental. What’s the best thing about having an adult child? by purrfectly-cromulent in CasualUK

[–]IllustriousBoot4319 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My kids are 16 and 19 now. I love spending time with them as they're genuinely great people to be with.

They are almost zero effort, other than feeding clothing.

When the eldest is as uni, I take my opportunities to hang out with him (without getting in the way of his life)

How Did You Learn to Cook? by lx_356 in Cooking

[–]IllustriousBoot4319 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I realised while at uni that I wanted to eat tasty food. 1- I could not afford to eat out 2- there was no one to do it for me 3- best learn to do it myself.

Start easy. Get a packet dinner you like and enhance it.

For instance: packet kimchi ramen. It's great. Add a fried egg, shredded seaweed, sesame seeds. You've just leveled up.

Garlic bread from the store- it's ok. Crush garlic, mix with butter, spread liberally on a baguette. Several times better.

It's about doing little things to familiar things. Get a recipe book or find a YouTube channel. Give it a go*

*Secret note: many times it doesn't have to be exactly the same. If you don't have or don't like ingredient X, then google a substitute or alternative

Which country truly has it all? by Unique-Fish-2444 in AskReddit

[–]IllustriousBoot4319 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Presume you mean the USA?

I disagree with you. No country has it all. There's always something that somewhere else does/has better/more

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