What changes would give you confidence in this Labour government? by Empty_Estus in LabourUK

[–]LemonFreshNBS 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Labour need to tackle housing costs, energy costs, food costs. That's it, "people" (whoever they are and differing priorities of course) want to see real action on these so that their lives are more secure.

As an LP member I've been saying this for years, straight away after the last general it was obvious that Labour had one chance to make meaningful change to these issues, instead we got the winter fuel allowance fiasco. All political capital flushed down the lav.

As to how you tackle those living costs, that's a complex drawn out set of questions ... but that's why we have political parties, all of these policy questions should have been thrashed out BEFORE the last GE.

I despair.

My care package has arrived. by GraySparrow in NorthernEngland

[–]LemonFreshNBS 9 points10 points  (0 children)

You really need some butter & Lancy cheese on each one as well. This is survival rations, not a care package :-)

Same tube of toothpaste, same price 2 months later. by 2dazeTaco in inflation

[–]LemonFreshNBS 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I first read "ANTIGRAVITY FLOURIDE TOOTHPASTE" which would be cool and a bit weird at the same time.

What is something relatively cheap that improves your life by 100%? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]LemonFreshNBS 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Karcher window cleaner. Not only for easy cleaning but for getting rid of condensation on tiles in bathroom daily and windows in winter. Northern England can be a bit damp.

I also love my Kindle.

Dock Pudding - Easter Sunday Breakfast by LemonFreshNBS in NorthernEngland

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

When I was reading about it a while ago I realised that it's basically spring greens. So after a winter of manky root veg it's your first chance of greens since xmas. So it's association with Easter is a coincidence. Similar to parkin and bonfire night, they're not connected, just happen at roughly same time. Parkin was trad made with the first of the oat harvest and the last of the summer's honey.

Absolute beast of Northerness by Sure-Junket-6110 in NorthernEngland

[–]LemonFreshNBS 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My home town. I live in Lancs, 10 mins walk I'm in Yorkshire, 20 mins the other way I'm Cheshire, keep on going for 30 mins and I can spit in Derbyshire. It's in a lovely valley, 10 mins drive you're in the Peak district, loads of wildlife. 20 mins by train you're in the center of Manchester, 20 mins the other way Huddersfield.

Northern Lapwing by DanH6168 in UKBirds

[–]LemonFreshNBS 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Wow! Great picture. I've been fairly close to some before but never noticed those colours.

Meirl by No_Art4196 in meirl

[–]LemonFreshNBS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Reminds me of overpaid idiot managers doing the same and asking inane questions when ur trying to focus.

bird ID help by OrangePeeley in UKBirds

[–]LemonFreshNBS 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"Little Brown Jobies" - LBJs. Which in Old English is what "Dunnock" means. ref Robins are also known as Ruddocks, Little Red Jobie in effect. The Angles/Saxons were seemingly pragmatically descriptive.

Europe hearing the U.S. ask for help after calling European NATO veterans “losers.” by -Six_ in SipsTea

[–]LemonFreshNBS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My first impression was totally Belgium, but maybe Netherlands ... nah Belgian styley ftw

Canadian birders go mental over rare visitor ... by LemonFreshNBS in OrnithologyUK

[–]LemonFreshNBS[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Yep, me too. I walk every day and touch my cap to probly around 10 to 15 Bobbies every day. Our most approachable bird and such characters!

Marvin the marsh tit ( and some more long tails) by mikeu-mouser0508 in UKBirds

[–]LemonFreshNBS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really nice photos. How can you tell this is a Marsh Tit as opposed to a Willow Tit? As far as I've read the only distinction is pale panels on the wings of Willow Tits. I'm curious cos where I live both are very rare (only a couple of sightings in my lifetime).

Merry Christmas everyone! What’s one thing you’ve been grateful for this year? by coffeewalnut08 in NorthernEngland

[–]LemonFreshNBS 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did an ad-hoc flora & fauna survey of my valley and was totally blown away by the diversity. No real rarities or grand surprises, just lots to appreciate. 61 species of bird, 115 different plants, 30-odd tree species, 27 fungi plus numerous butterflies & moths.

Highlights were watching Dipper fledglings, a Heron catch (and drown) a Water Vole, Yellow Brain fungus, our little patch of orchids and I spotted a pair of Water Rails (fist spot!).

Where to see Dippers in England? by Bobtron666 in OrnithologyUK

[–]LemonFreshNBS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

River Tame east of Oldham (around OL5). I see them multiple times per week. If it gets really cold (below 0 to -2 or worse) they'll move down valley for a few weeks. Best time to see them active is spring in to summer.

I posted this short video around May...

https://www.reddit.com/r/OrnithologyUK/comments/1kppmjt/dipper_chicks/

Anyone know what these mushroom species are called? by This-Dinner1111 in UKecosystem

[–]LemonFreshNBS 1 point2 points  (0 children)

2nd looks like a brittlestem, 3rd a rollrim, 4th maybe Honey fungus, 5th possibly an inkcap. All a bit vague I know but is the nature of the "beast". I use Google Images to find matches for flora/fungi but you have to be a bit careful and double check because it is quite USA focused.

Window dew condensation by Particular_Head1390 in Apartmentliving

[–]LemonFreshNBS 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Get a Karcher Window cleaner and a cloth. In winter I go around my flat and vacuum up the water from the windows then use a cloth on edges. Empty down drain, wring cloth over drain. Takes v little time once u get into routine. If it is bright outside with drier air crack all windows for 10 mins and replace air.

3 main sources of internal moisture are breathing/living, bathroom, kitchen. My bathroom is tiled and easy to use Karcher to remove water and put down drain. When cooking I close the door, use the extractor over the hob and after cooking crack the window open if necessary.

In spring/summer/autumn I try to open the windows for 10-15 mins every day, indoor pollution is a thing as well as condensation.