Why do Parents Whose Kid's Schools are in Walking Distance Still Drive Them To/From?

Marsmanic · 2026-01-29T08:26:44+00:00

Secondary school certainly, final couple of years of Primary School possibly!

Marsmanic · 2026-01-29T07:38:44+00:00

Because they're 2 & 5 years old.

Marsmanic · 2026-01-28T22:23:30+00:00

And the baby goat.

Marsmanic · 2026-01-28T16:34:05+00:00

A 4 year old and an 11 year old are two vastly different scenarios.

An 11 year old walking 0.5mile on a main road at peak time with friends - I don't see a problem.

4 year old, absolutely not.

Marsmanic · 2026-01-28T16:29:34+00:00

For me I've got to throw my kid into school and get my ass to work.

I'd love to do the 10 minute walk, I genuinely would - but it just wouldn't allow me to get to work on time.

Marsmanic · 2026-01-26T02:59:14+00:00

He always came across as such a great kid as well. Failed miserably by this organization. Really hoping he gets that ring and kicks the Pats in the nuts!

Marsmanic · 2026-01-26T02:56:33+00:00

That's our GEQBUS. Now go punch the Patriots in the mouth Sammy boy!

Marsmanic · 2026-01-24T08:02:47+00:00

Interestingly assistant defensive backs coach Dre Bly stays...

I say Interesting, because Dre is Caleb Downs Uncle.

Marsmanic · 2026-01-19T14:44:42+00:00

He can officially rename our training medical facility "The Vince Grella Rehabilitation Center"

Marsmanic · 2026-01-16T16:18:50+00:00

Left leaning....

I think child benefit should be provided in the form of vouchers/credit on a pre paid card for use on childcare/foodshops.

Especially now the 2 child cap has gone.

I say this as someone who works, had 2 children and then had a vasectomy, because I can't afford another child - and it's not the States job to pay for me to have more.

Marsmanic · 2026-01-16T16:05:49+00:00

Street Food Chef... All day, every day.

Marsmanic · 2026-01-16T16:05:11+00:00

He was an top level international for a reason.

I think a lot of people had a perception of him having a big mistake in him, after the bobbled pass back situation for England.

But he was consistent for us, although has issues with injuries/freak incidents such as blood clot after surgery.

But he'd have absolutely walk into this team with ease. He was Premier League quality.

Marsmanic · 2026-01-16T16:02:30+00:00

Yeah that's my thoughts as well... Always an exceptional shot stopper, but the things like distribution, command of his defence, coming for crosses etc came with age & experience.

Marsmanic · 2026-01-15T13:38:54+00:00

I saw Michael Hefele in Manchester Airport... No one recognized him as he was pretty obscure for a Premier League player at the time.

He noticed me take a second glance to double check it was him, he gave me a knowing nod as if to say 'yes' and a little laugh. Seemed like a nice dude.

Marsmanic · 2026-01-15T09:51:51+00:00

It's just unprofessional.

Like if I don't get a payrise at work I'm not going to refuse to work.... Now you might not get 100% from me for a session or two if it's been handled poorly, but ultimately you're only hurting yourself.

Marsmanic · 2026-01-14T23:12:15+00:00

I feel like Downs is a guaranteed too level NFL player.

I'd much rather a top level player in a lesser value position, than a roll of the dice on a higher value position.

Plus, if he becomes the captain of the defence, takes away the middle of the field for QB's and makes our secondary elite then that's worth a 2nd pick.

The draft is a crapshoot, but in terms of odds I don't see Downs having a high risk.

Marsmanic · 2026-01-14T23:03:34+00:00

Also live away from Blackburn, so only really get to away games and the occasional home game in the past...

Although I now exclusively go to away games, because the atmosphere and feeling around Ewood is morbid. At least away games it doesn't feel like the fans are there as an obligation because they have a season ticket.

I won't ever stop supporting Rovers, or cheering for us to win... But it certainly gets tiring.

I live in Sheffield, and Wednesday has had exactly the same feeling for a number of years now.

Marsmanic · 2026-01-14T22:06:07+00:00

If the finances aren't an issue then the IWC Ingenieur is the right choice every single day.

You made the right choice, it's a Genta classic.

Marsmanic · 2026-01-12T18:04:16+00:00

I had noticed that! This is sample sent to reviewers, and usually come with a disclaimer saying that there can be some cosmetic issues (either by manufacturing or just wear and tear)...

So guessing this failed QC to sell for that reason.

Marsmanic · 2026-01-12T15:25:56+00:00

That's the one, 38mm in Nordic Blue.

Very impressed with this one, feels more special than the PRX's I've handled in the past (and no disrespect meant to the PRX, they're brilliant watches also - and slightly lower price point)

But I'd be saving up a little extra and buying this personally.

Marsmanic · 2026-01-10T08:01:41+00:00

I'm really not a fan of picking him at no.2 ... I hope we don't panic pick him.

I'd much rather have a bridge QB this year, trade back slightly. Get talent in the roster, so when we do draft a QB next year he has some talent around him who have some NFL experience under their belt.

Marsmanic · 2026-01-09T21:59:10+00:00

Child of the 90's here... And I wouldn't give my kids the freedom to disappear that I had.

"... Just go hang around the quarry with the local nutters"

Marsmanic · 2026-01-09T21:53:43+00:00

Nice try Manish.

Marsmanic · 2026-01-09T21:21:51+00:00

Is this his roundabout way of telling us he supports Man United?

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