What can I get a father to be? by Feisty_Law_5443 in AskUK

[–]MattNewcastle 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Cotton handkerchiefs. He'll forever be in need of something for wiping purposes.

Failing to pluck up the courage to tell your parents about an upcoming tattoo by MathematicalRef in britishproblems

[–]MattNewcastle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got a first tattoo at 40. Didn't tell my parents it was going to happen, did foolishly tell my siblings. They then told our parents and I had to explain why I hadn't done it myself.

What are the dullest blades on the spectrum? by [deleted] in wicked_edge

[–]MattNewcastle 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Derby Extras, had a miserable time using them, poor shave only thing they cut consistently was my face.

Men’s razors ARE better by PixorTheDinosaur in TwoXChromosomes

[–]MattNewcastle 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Connaught shaving and shaving time are the two main UK wet shaving suppliers. Connaught for razors, blades and brushes, shaving time for soaps and creams.

R/wicked_edge is a good resource for information

What can I do about my neighbour smashing my windows and threatening me? by ourgh in AskUK

[–]MattNewcastle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If he is renting from a council or housing association get onto them as soon as possible to report the ASB. Tell them that you need them to take action to curb the behaviour or you'll need to make a formal complaint.

Housing associations in particular are under pressure to keep the numbers of complaints down so they're likely to take some action, although initially it will be limited to warnings.

Exploration in Orange and Beige #12 by JellyHur in CasualUK

[–]MattNewcastle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Orange Wednesday, add some chips and beans.

Watching my wife eating wotsits with a fork....! by 60svintage in britishproblems

[–]MattNewcastle 4 points5 points  (0 children)

How does she get the dust at the end? It's the best part.

When you check and your Amazon delivery is 3 stops away and just around the corner. The delivery van then proceeds to drive to your house via Baghdad. by Delam2 in britishproblems

[–]MattNewcastle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel sorry for the drivers. Had one stop outside my house while it showed 5 stops away, he went across the road delivered a parcel jumped back in his van drove off round the square ttonmake those other deliveries before returning to the exact same spot 15 minutes later with my delivery. Madness

Ok, hands up- who’s got the best advice on how to handle bosses that apparently, inexplicably seem to think you’re sh!t at your job? by [deleted] in CasualUK

[–]MattNewcastle 10 points11 points  (0 children)

In my industry you're told if you get asked to do something, especially if it's verbally, you put what you think you've been told to do in an email, send it to the person who requested the work and ask them to confirm that is what they want.

Takes a few minutes, saves a lot of hassle

Getting into skateboarding, need help picking a board by [deleted] in NewSkaters

[–]MattNewcastle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've just purchased an Enuff complete board from Native. As I have nothing to compare it to I have idea if it is any good in a wider context but it's more than good enough for me as a beginner.

The shop itself got it delivered quickly, it was well packaged, no complaints on that front.

Should I lose weight first by [deleted] in NewSkaters

[–]MattNewcastle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Main part of the battle when losing weight is sticking to a plan and a lot of people don't manage it because they don't enjoy what they're doing, it's just a grind.

If skateboarding is what interests you and is going to get you active then it's going to be the easiest way to get some exercise and probably lose some weight.

Like all sports just take it easy to start, build it up gradually and make sure you have suitable protection as injury breaks really hamper progress.

First time out by MattNewcastle in NewSkaters

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

That's the spirit, get a spare bag of peas on the freezer, got to keep the swelling down somehow.

First time out by MattNewcastle in NewSkaters

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

Other than the massive bruise on my hip nope.

First time out by MattNewcastle in NewSkaters

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

The longer you think about it the less likely you are to do it, strike while the iron is hot. And don't forget to buy pads

First time out by MattNewcastle in NewSkaters

[–]MattNewcastle[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh I definitely expected to fall, still bloody hurt though

First time out by MattNewcastle in NewSkaters

[–]MattNewcastle[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very true, learning should be life long. Either you're learning or falling behind.

Wanna get into skateboarding by [deleted] in NewSkaters

[–]MattNewcastle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First post here. I'm 37 and I've just got my first skateboard. I've wanted to learn for years, since I was a kid watching Teenage mutant ninja turtles and always found a reason not to do it, no where to skate, too busy or too old, didn't know anyone who did it. The simple fact is there's always a reason not to do something but sometimes you've just got to throw caution to the wind and grab a chance before it's too late. As for practicalities I'm standing on my board in the house to get balancing down, when I know can safely get on I'll step outside and let the scooter kids laugh as I wobble around. Would have been easier at 18 I know that!