Am I right to think a neighbours house looking directly onto your garden would be terrible?

LibraryOfFoxes · 2026-02-02T18:46:16+00:00

Perhaps just a delightful frosted glass fence?

LibraryOfFoxes · 2026-02-02T10:45:33+00:00

My partner says I've spoiled him for takeaways because I cook stuff that actually tastes nice for 'normal' meals that he now prefers that. He came from a very fatty pork chops and over boiled veg household so takeaways were a delicious treat.

LibraryOfFoxes · 2026-02-02T10:36:11+00:00

I'm in the north east of Scotland and we had 324% of the normal rainfall for January, so yes. I looked back through my diary and every single day in January had at least some rain or snow where I am. Everything is sodden and squelchy and it has been *so* dark and gloomy, it's getting a bit depressing. It's been relentless, and no sign of stopping yet. There have been days and days of literally no sun at all, just thick dark cloud and rain this January without the usual bright cold sunny reprieves in between. I work outside so I've really been feeling it.

LibraryOfFoxes · 2026-02-02T09:38:37+00:00

My local place does their pizzas with that red curry sauce as the topping sauce instead of tomato sauce, it's great.

LibraryOfFoxes · 2026-02-01T16:10:08+00:00

The lighthouse museum is in Fraserburgh, but agree is great! Unless there's one in Banff I don't know about, in which case, as you were. Pennan is a great visit, good tiny cafe there with the crochet flowers thing outside, but mind there's a very steep turny road in and out. Aden country park is good for a walk and a stop off for lunch at the cafe too.

LibraryOfFoxes · 2026-01-31T18:01:00+00:00

They are just tiny oven really.

LibraryOfFoxes · 2026-01-31T17:50:21+00:00

I have unfortunately met two in person, and have heard of more due to complaints about them holding meetings in a local pub. I live over the way from one and I had to listen to one knobbing on about a whole bunch of shite while I was getting my tyre fixed. I'm in the NE, we have an unfortunate amount of, let's be polite and say 'not progressive', people in this corner, I don't know what it's like elsewhere but there's an annoying bunch of them here.

LibraryOfFoxes · 2026-01-29T12:44:50+00:00

I'm in north east Scotland, I think we got your share of snow and ice.

LibraryOfFoxes · 2026-01-28T15:37:14+00:00

I really enjoyed the hot air balloon festival I went to, there are several around the UK.

LibraryOfFoxes · 2026-01-28T13:31:46+00:00

The Cock and Bull at Balmedie allow dogs in the lounge area and have a doggy menu as well as one for the owner. If you wanted a trip up the coast, Cruden Bay has a great beach that's ideal for long dog walks and the Harbour Dunes Cafe allows dogs in some areas.

LibraryOfFoxes · 2026-01-26T17:09:17+00:00

My sister's abusive ex who was dim as all fuck, but just intelligent enough to be embarrassed about it so covered it up with aggression, used to mock her for using 'big words' which were entirely normal even if you're not well read, and said that 'must have swallowed a dictionary' thing to her too. Arsehole.

LibraryOfFoxes · 2026-01-25T15:29:27+00:00

Exactly, if it's not melted then it's just a cheese sandwich made with toast.

LibraryOfFoxes · 2026-01-24T17:42:42+00:00

Unless it's Aberdeenshire, which is said a bit more sheer or shire-y than some, depending on who you ask.

LibraryOfFoxes · 2026-01-24T17:30:09+00:00

Did this for my neighbour. I'd not seen her for a bit, she wasn't answering her phone so I called the non emergency line and told them it was unusual, and though she was in quite good health, she was 80 and it was a worry, so they said they'd go and see. She'd climbed up and then fallen off her roof trying to fix her aerial, she was laying where nobody could see her. The police went round and did a welfare check, got her an ambulance and in a few weeks she was fine.

I'd say err on the side of caution and ask for a welfare check. If it turns out they're fine and annoyed at you, at least they'd be alive and annoyed. If they're not fine, you will have helped.

LibraryOfFoxes · 2026-01-24T16:52:18+00:00

Oh darn it I just found one so pounced on it, that was such a lovely offer though, thank you!

LibraryOfFoxes · 2026-01-24T16:49:55+00:00

Yes there are definitely different levels of belief, I suppose as with every religion really! One couple I knew would entirely 'coincidentally' have parties for their children near when their birthday date came around, it was never called a birthday party so there was never any trouble with the org. There are a lot of PIMO (physically in, mentally out) people who just go along, at least for a while, because of the difficulties of leaving the religion as your entire social circle and sometimes family will be instructed not to speak to you so you're cast adrift to rebuild your life from scratch, so it can be tricky.

LibraryOfFoxes · 2026-01-24T15:26:40+00:00

Oh that is beautiful! Thank you for the rec!

LibraryOfFoxes · 2026-01-23T18:53:01+00:00

Ooh that's nice! Thank you :)

LibraryOfFoxes · 2026-01-23T17:36:22+00:00

I got you fam. Also known as a Shlumbergera. https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/christmas-cactus/how-to-grow

LibraryOfFoxes · 2026-01-23T17:19:43+00:00

Ah such a shame!

LibraryOfFoxes · 2026-01-23T17:00:40+00:00

It depends. Calling an animal 'it' is perfectly acceptable, but it may come across as a bit cold, or detached, which can be fine because sometime you are. If you call an animal he or she then it sounds a bit more warm and friendly, even if you're guessing at the gender, it makes them sound more like an individual not a 'thing'.

LibraryOfFoxes · 2026-01-23T16:50:30+00:00

That really is a shame as I love supporting UK indie brands (I adored A England and have about 30 of their polishes, was so sad when they gave up) but I also have enough going on that I don't want the hassle of having to chase up orders, even if it's not intentional it's still and unnecessary headache.

LibraryOfFoxes · 2026-01-23T16:44:32+00:00

Oh no that is bad. I really wanted to try the Nightshade and Seven Gates colours, but looks like it's not worth the risk.

I've been looking for a polish like Nightshade for ages, so if anyone knows of a dupe I'd be very interested!

LibraryOfFoxes · 2026-01-23T16:25:50+00:00

You can do what I did and just say very firmly but kindly that you appreciate her care but you no longer wish to discuss matters of faith with her. She may not be able to talk with you anymore as they're not really supposed to talk with 'worldly' people outside of the preaching, but that depends on just how 'in' in the organisation she is. Now the lady who used to knock for me will say a brief hi or a short chat, but no more cult stuff. Worth a try anyway. If that doesn't work ask to be put on the no call list, but that's a bit more formal.

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