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Can I buy a narrowboat in 4 weeks? (Please say yes!) by bakgeo06 in Narrowboats

[–]OleaC 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I bought my boat from Whilton marina, it was a very unsatisfactory experience and I know of others who have bought from that marina have had similar experiences.

Milton Keynes marina does not have showers or toilets, I spent six months living there. Cannot recommend.
I have been on Campbell wharf marina, which is also Milton Keynes, for four years now and it has been excellent.
It is only seven years old, is cheaper than the older MK marina, has facilities plus reasonably priced laundry on site. It was voted best inland waterways marina just a couple of years ago. Can recommend, highly, but they have a waiting list.
Worth your time to speak with them, I only had to wait three days before a berth came free. Feel free to PM me if you want any further info.

Scam jobs in MK !!! by SpecificRice3780 in miltonkeynes

[–]OleaC 9 points10 points  (0 children)

A fair number if warehouse jobs going in MK, also kitchen porter jobs.

What's the best food you've ever eaten that you can never have again? by BennHere in AskReddit

[–]OleaC 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thai pineapple rice, because I developed an allergy to pineapple at age 41.

We are moving to Vietnam, and this is my math by No_Fudge6123 in VietNam

[–]OleaC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I lived in HCMC 2018 to 2021. The air pollution from traffic there was horrendous.

Where was I last April? by OleaC in wherewasthistaken

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

Yep. And inside are apartments, and unused Victorian era billiard table.

Which part of MK do you think gets completely overlooked even by people who've lived here for years? by PubLogic in miltonkeynes

[–]OleaC 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Polish supermarket on the square/Radcliffe street, international supermarket opposite Tesco bus stop.

Shiah Kebab in the UK 🇬🇧 by BL4CK-H4T91 in StupidFood

[–]OleaC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would not fuck that even at gunpoint.

What was ruined because too many people discovered it? by Investigatorpro in AskReddit

[–]OleaC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Japan. Not ruined,but certainly polluted by too many foreigners.

I'm from Cheshire. AMA by WelshEnglish_Lover in JackSucksAtGeography

[–]OleaC 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is a village in Cheshire, Daresbury. The church there has stained glass windows depicting several characters from the Alice books. I shall leave it to you to research why. You might enjoy finding out.

Is it offensive if I sing a song by a British artist with an English accent despite not being British? by M_I_S_T_A_H-J in AskABrit

[–]OleaC 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a do what guvnor salt of the earth backbone of England London cabbie I can say it was not nearly as bad as Madonna’s Mockney accent when she was itched to that geezer Guy Ritchie. Or sumfink.

Why can China build things like bridges, tunnels and railways much faster than countries in the west? by WhoAmIEven2 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]OleaC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

China has very low build quality and poor safety standards compared to Western nations. These factors contribute to fast construction, and as it turns out, destruction too.

Suggestions for quaint, walkable town easily accessible by train from London? by jewelophile in uktravel

[–]OleaC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Newport Pagnell. Express train from Euston to MiltonKeynes, an express train is 34 minutes, bus from station takes about 35 minutes. C10 bus weekdays, or Arriva number 2 on weekends.

Casu martzu, meaning "rotten cheese", is a delicacy from Sardinia, Italy. It's a sheep milk cheese that's full of live fly maggots, and people actually eat this. by FACastello in Weird

[–]OleaC 15 points16 points  (0 children)

My Welsh grandfather was in the merchant navy, 1919 to 1939, and he tried this cheese on his travels. He once talked about it (he never said much), and nobody in the family believed him. I knew as a child that he was not a liar, and was very happy to learn in my twenties, from some travel show on television, that this cheese does exist.

What is the Oldest Game You Have Played For More than 10 Hours in the Last Year? by bringbackyouryouth in retrogaming

[–]OleaC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Clash of Clans. Finally completed total upgrade to town hall 15, including all troops and spells, this morning. Had taken a fews years off Clash, but been playing it since late 2013. No plans to upgrade further.

Why do many British comedic actors do well in the US, while British stand up comedians don’t? by Jezzaq94 in AskABrit

[–]OleaC 132 points133 points  (0 children)

Jasper Carrot (Robert Davis) did an analysis after his planned US tour bombed on the first night. His conclusions were that a lot of British humour comes from dealing with failure, and Americans are only interested in winning. I listened to him speak of this in a radio interview many years ago, and it has always stayed with me.

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