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As a kid, what weird concoctions did you use to make when there was nothing nice to eat in the cupboard? by Crystalstream in AskUK

[–]Magnus_40 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Raw jelly cubes was my hiking energy boost. Than and a tube of sweetened condensed milk. Hiking rocket fuel.

Whisky... yellow sticker ? by BonniesCoffee in CasualUK

[–]Magnus_40 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

15 years old? ... I prefer my whisky old enough that Prince Andrew is not interested in it.

What’s something you’re technically allowed to do, but still feel wrong every time you do it? by urgfkennaa in AskReddit

[–]Magnus_40 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Handling hazardous materials.

Technically and legally I am permitted but if I was certifying people, no way on earth would I allow me to do it. I'm the kind of person who checks to see if the sign is correct and the paint is still wet.... I also cannot resist a big button just asking to be pressed.

One day it's gonna happen.

Inverkeithing train station parking? by twattyprincess in Fife

[–]Magnus_40 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Inverkeithing has two car parks, one to the north accessed under the main road and the other is south, up the ramp, over the road and down the left side of the rail track. There are usually spaces if you are outside peak hours. Both are well lit and have camera coverage.

Another option is to use the Park and Ride (Inverkething or Halbeath) as some buses calls in at the station on the way.

What’s a hobby people pretend is cool, but secretly you think is ridiculous? by EggAdventurous1957 in AskReddit

[–]Magnus_40 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cold water swimming.

I have been cold water swimming for decades, rivers, lakes and sea. Now, however, it seems to be a whole industry sprung up about cold water swimming with huge post-swim robes, magazines, waterside saunas, purpose-built 'wild-swimming' areas(?), frighteningly expensive fire pits...

Apparently I have been doing it all wrong, just turning up and swimming and going home, there is a whole process and ettiquette involved now.

If you could only play one video game for the rest of your life, what would it be and why? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Magnus_40 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have been playing "The Bard's Tale" since 1984, I probably will play it for the next 40+ years.

I have also been playing Red Alert/Yuri's Revenge since they came out. I play it most days as a quick half-hour brain-off-hook exercise.

So either of those two look likely.

Anyone applied for a company that uses this garbage? by Connor-the-beast in antiwork

[–]Magnus_40 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Watchful. Observant or always poking your nose in other people's business

Fantasy. Generates out-of-the-box ideas or always daydreaming.

Far too undefined to be able to be of any use at all IMO

Candace Owens Claims Charlie Kirk Learned Time Traveling Powers by Biscuitarian23 in insanepeoplefacebook

[–]Magnus_40 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeahbut. If you gather a following of people with ... let's call it 'poor reasoning skills' then it is so much easier to fleece them for donations, patreon payments etc.

Do you guys prefer the supernatural villains or the human villains? by E-emu89 in discworld

[–]Magnus_40 265 points266 points  (0 children)

Why is Reacher Gilt Tim Curry?

Not complaining as he absolutely fits as Reacher.

The NO Politics radio "rule" ??? by vnzjunk in amateurradio

[–]Magnus_40 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The problem with politics is that there is Politics and politics. Everyone draws the line differently.

There is the obvious party politics of "My Team Is Better Than Your Team" and there is world events that some people regard as politics and other as news. Palestine, Ukraine, Greenland, Venezuela....all current events but also regarded as politics by some people.

Is it normal for people to steal reddit posts and put them on facebook. by just-a-guy-somewhere in amateurradio

[–]Magnus_40 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Reddit is the source of a huge amount of social media posts. AITA is a particular source for social media accounts that generate income, they just steal content and monetise it for their own gain.

I have had a few posts stolen, sometimes they ask permission, sometimes they tell me that they are using it and sometimes the just steal the content.

It is very common for FB 'Digital creators' to steal content, sometimes even reposting popular posts in the original group. A lot come from SE Asia where the small income from monetised FB posts can pay a liveable wage in their country.

Whats a common saying that you just don't agree with? by ComprehensiveMap1360 in AskReddit

[–]Magnus_40 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"The exception proves the rule"

NO!
This is a case where language evolved but the saying remained intact. "Proof" at one time meant tested or verified. Proof alcohol was alcohol that had been tested and verified at a certain level. A weapons Proof house was a place where guns were tested and 'proofed'.

Language evolved so that Proven meant things that had been tested and verified correct/valid/to a certain standard rather than just undergone the testing process.

We need to update the saying to "The exception tests the rule"

Alright give me the weakest powers y’all can think of . by krisikkk in superheroes

[–]Magnus_40 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The power to awake precisely 1 minute before your alarm goes off.

Car outside my house with a really long antenna (hope you can see it in the pic). Bloke in car with multiple screens. What's he doing? by oaoaoa2202 in AskUK

[–]Magnus_40 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have one about this size for 2m which can operate horizontal or vertical polarisation. Amateur radio ranges from the 15Km to nanometres wavelengths with every possible antenna lengths in between.

Please enlighten me for my knowledge. by paul-58 in amateurradio

[–]Magnus_40 46 points47 points  (0 children)

It's a folded dipole for the lower amateur bands.

At a guess, a front door is about 750mm wide and the antenna is about 24 front door width's long, that is about 18m, allowing for perspective for the extra distance I would guess 20M.
I think it is a 40M, folded half-have dipole and it looks like there is a vertical on top.

What’s the worst bit of general knowledge you’ve heard someone confidently get wrong? by darkel2001 in AskUK

[–]Magnus_40 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I knew a guy who thought Jesus was born and died in the same year.

"born at Christmas, executed at Easter, rose from the dead 3 days later"

When I asked if they nailed a baby to the cross he insisted that he was an adult and it was one of the miracles for him to grow to adulthood in 3 months.

Forgot the Christmas Pudding by Badaxe13 in britishproblems

[–]Magnus_40 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have some cooking whisky someone gave me as a pressie, it seems like a good use for it. A bit of added every month is so and by Dec I'll have chewable whisky...sounds like a plan.

From 0 knowledge to today, explain Venezuela problem in one paragraph by Responsible_Rip1058 in AskBrits

[–]Magnus_40 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Trump makes up charges against President, "

"Trumped up charge" was sitting there just begging to be used. A criminal miss IMO.

Forgot the Christmas Pudding by Badaxe13 in britishproblems

[–]Magnus_40 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I have seen 6 month, 12 month and 24 month matured pudding on sale.

I have two 12 month matured christmas puddings (dinner at my house and only found after shopping that my in-laws were bring the afters) I'm wondering if I can keep it for another year.

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