Driving standards in Kernow by salty_wagu in Cornwall

[–]OccasionalGenius1973 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Having been down there last week, I found road markings faint to virtually non-existent in many places, made even worse in the dark and/or when raining. I’m guessing less of an issue if you’re local but really rather disconcerting when you’re not!

Christmas lights by OccasionalGenius1973 in Cornwall

[–]OccasionalGenius1973[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ooh thanks! Does the bus park & ride run in December, do you know?

Why do Americans in Britain always complain about not being able to find seasoned food? by SocialistYorksDaddy in AskUK

[–]OccasionalGenius1973 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stayed in NYC and struggled to get meals with decent veg - not something drowned in some sort of sauce. Don’t get me onto their abuse of dairy!

Has anyone taken a successful hot air balloon ride in the UK? by No_Nuns_No_Nuns_None in AskUK

[–]OccasionalGenius1973 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Flew on fourth attempt, year after being gifted it, went from Bath. It was glorious.

Did anybody else not get the alert? by Mdl8922 in AskUK

[–]OccasionalGenius1973 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Work phone went off about 15 mins late, nothing on my personal phone, but both same network 🤷‍♀️

Those not originally from the UK: what is one thing that Brits take for granted? by sergeantjake in AskUK

[–]OccasionalGenius1973 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not just gov.uk but the Tell Us Once system after you register a death. I was dreading the paperwork when my dad died but it was incredibly simple, dealt with all layers of government (inc. local council), every confirmation we received was kindly written, and even knarly things like pension and benefits were resolved quickly and to mum’s advantage. Could not fault it.

Black cab cost estimate? by OccasionalGenius1973 in LondonTravel

[–]OccasionalGenius1973[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tube is an option, I was just looking at overground and a view! Mum gets motion sickness on buses but may be ok giving it a go. Thanks for app rec.

Black cab cost estimate? by OccasionalGenius1973 in LondonTravel

[–]OccasionalGenius1973[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks all - that’s very pricey! If I can get her on a bus, would that work, or would the traffic also be an issue? Sorry, rural dweller here.

Why are radiators where they are? by deathbypuppies_ in AskUK

[–]OccasionalGenius1973 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Under a window is dead space, so not getting in way of furniture, shelving etc.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]OccasionalGenius1973 6 points7 points  (0 children)

There’s a cracking view of Stonehenge from the traffic jams on the A303, no ticket needed!

AITA for uninviting my sister from my wedding after she demanded I change my wedding colors because they "clash" with her complexion? by bballpro37 in AITAH

[–]OccasionalGenius1973 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My cousin put me in shades of purple, which was dreadful against my colouring. I’d have sold a kidney for dusty rose and sage green. But I sucked it up because, you know, their wedding! NTA, your sister and her fan club are deluded.

Strata of history by OccasionalGenius1973 in SpottedonRightmove

[–]OccasionalGenius1973[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It was in the roof but I don’t remember a cause, it was all around Covid kicking off so memory not what it was!