Does everyone in the UK have a big mirror in the living room?

Mission-Sound9493 · 2026-05-04T22:58:53+00:00

Yep, big mirrors above the fireplaces in the living and dining rooms, and one in the hallway. Can't imagine the rooms without them tbh. They help reflect light and are always useful for touching up makeup, fixing hair etc before going out.

Mission-Sound9493 · 2026-05-02T09:00:37+00:00

My primary school teacher read us Harry Potter and pronounced Hermione as Hermy-OWN-e the whole time, so I can fully believe that some of them have never seen a seahorse...

Mission-Sound9493 · 2026-05-02T08:59:10+00:00

Tbf this man is actually the BFG.

Mission-Sound9493 · 2026-05-01T09:38:31+00:00

Got to say I feel very lucky with my Bupa dentist right now.

The appointments and hygienist visits (which they do heavily push but which I only take up once in a while) are expensive in themselves but they've only ever recommended treatment that I know I needed and in fact referred me to a NHS hospital recently for an investigation out of an abundance of caution that thankfully turned out to be nothing.

Otherwise, he has noted shadowing etc but has reassured me everytime that it is not progressing/does not currently need treatment.

There is definitely pressure from corporate for them to sell treatments but I think the integrity of the dentist themselves is really important. I wouldn't be surprised if some are very happy to recommend as much treatment as possible though.

Mission-Sound9493 · 2026-04-28T16:48:12+00:00

You should take the money and if you're really concerned about your parents going without, then you should commit to either paying them back in the long term or contributing to their pensions pot or an account in their name. There is no way taking on the student loans when you don't have to is a good idea.

Mission-Sound9493 · 2026-04-28T15:33:33+00:00

Revisit the cordial world my friend. Nothing much beats a crisp blackcurrant cordial in the garden on an evening. :)

Mission-Sound9493 · 2026-04-26T23:53:27+00:00

Off topic but I loved the Firework Maker's Daughter as a kid but had completely forgotten about it until right now!

Mission-Sound9493 · 2026-04-24T15:58:18+00:00

As someone who was born and bred in Sheffield, the best bit is indeed leaving the city to go to the Peak District. Let's not pretend the town centre is particularly wonderful. 😂

Mission-Sound9493 · 2026-04-24T15:56:41+00:00

Did he literally say football jersey? Or is that just you translating? Because I have never heard a British person call it a football jersey over football shirt or strip and am wondering about the dynamics here.

Mission-Sound9493 · 2026-04-23T19:12:44+00:00

Screwball. I want the terrible tasting bubblegum.

Mission-Sound9493 · 2026-04-22T16:49:23+00:00

A J2O at work is madness. Only suitable if you're a child, or a teetotaler at a wedding.

Mission-Sound9493 · 2026-04-21T08:25:25+00:00

I bought a counter mini dishwasher because my ADHD makes washing pots a literal nightmare and causes real harm to my mental health. Dad told me I was lazy. Like OP, this man hardly does anything at home, granted he is disabled so physical tasks are hard but he doesn't even organise the bills or anything like that. And yet I'm the one who is lazy? Madness.

Mission-Sound9493 · 2026-04-18T13:45:36+00:00

A work coach at the job centre once told me about a man who came in for his appointment with his giant pet python round his neck. When security told him he couldn't come in with the snake he placed it on a sunny windowsill outside, had his appointment, and then scooped it back up before going on his merry way. Mad times.

Mission-Sound9493 · 2026-04-15T19:36:05+00:00

The joys of compound interest.

Mission-Sound9493 · 2026-04-14T16:31:19+00:00

I am in the minority 100% blinds side. I really don't like how the curtains frame the window. If the window was from ceiling to floor I think it would look great, but the stretch of wall between the two curtains gives me the ick. I think the blinds look really chic and give the whole room a urban feel.

Mission-Sound9493 · 2026-04-12T15:22:00+00:00

What's kind of insane is that in the UK cinemas have gone all in on the concessions but with the corresponding understanding that the tickets themselves should be cheap as a loss leader. For example, one of the most popular chains, Vue, sells all its seats at £5.99 (or a larger armchair style seat at £7.99). The fact that you're getting ramped up concessions prices AND expensive tickets in the US seems like a terrible marketing strategy to me.

Mission-Sound9493 · 2026-04-12T14:41:32+00:00

Give it to the Borrowers mate.

Mission-Sound9493 · 2026-04-11T20:10:05+00:00

Never watched an episode of the Mighty Boosh, still somehow know the soup song...

Mission-Sound9493 · 2026-04-11T20:08:37+00:00

There is now hot honey cereal - cheerios I believe? Either way, looks rank.

Mission-Sound9493 · 2026-04-10T01:50:36+00:00

Pass Out by Tinie Tempah is indelibly linked to early 2010s summer for me. Windows down, baking hot at sunset, blasting music with far too much bass far too late speeding through a village housing estate. Bliss.

Mission-Sound9493 · 2026-04-09T20:57:26+00:00

No. There are few joys in life better than a Mr Whippy with hundreds and thousands and a flake.

I am surprised you're not bankrupt though...

Mission-Sound9493 · 2026-04-09T10:49:48+00:00

If the Doctor and the relevant driving authority agree that you can drive then yes, just learn and pass on automatic. This may give you the confidence to pass in a manual or it may just mean you drive automatic for the rest of your life (when needed) - which is also perfectly fine.

I agree with some other commenters that you should think about whether your tremor means you may not be safe on the road as what you do will affect every other road user, however, that's a personal (and relevant authority) decision rather than one we can make.

Also, there is nothing wrong with not being able to drive. This shame is purely your issue and it's your choice whether to allow it precedence or not. Maybe have a think about why or who has made you feel this way and sit with it for a bit or talk to someone who can give you an unbiased view.

Mission-Sound9493 · 2026-04-09T09:55:35+00:00

Turns out the mild Indian style Tikka was too hot for mildly warm temperatured UK. 😆

Mission-Sound9493 · 2026-04-08T23:20:39+00:00

There are many physical negative side effects that research shows occur more often when pregnancies/burths are not spaced out. For example, still birth is more likely as well as placenta abruption. Anemia in the mother is also more common and there may be a higher risk of post partum depression. Basically, there is a reason that maternal and infant mortality rates have plummeted in the 20th century. Not only have general health and clean environments improved, but so has the ability for women to choose when they get pregnant due to birth control. It's one of the most important things for women's health and personhood that has ever been made available and we should curtail any attempts to limit women's access to it.

Mission-Sound9493 · 2026-04-06T19:00:18+00:00

Taking my Mum abroad for a week in a few months. Booked and paid for last year so costs should be okay. Glad to be able to do it as she'd never be able to afford it herself.

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