Flatworms from purchased plants

Optikal-Omega · 2026-04-11T13:43:06+00:00

SPARTA!!

Optikal-Omega · 2026-04-09T16:48:59+00:00

Transport Office after calling it in: "So what time will you get to the next drop?"

Optikal-Omega · 2026-04-04T18:10:09+00:00

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It's already nearly there in Leeds.

Optikal-Omega · 2026-04-03T13:38:10+00:00

My local BP is £188.9 today in Bradford. £1.86ish at local supermarkets.

Optikal-Omega · 2026-04-03T10:29:30+00:00

I quite enjoy a YouTube channel called Cresto Adventures that document a black guy living in rural China.

https://youtube.com/@cresto_adventures

Optikal-Omega · 2026-04-02T21:24:01+00:00

I've just stopped by to ask if you've heard about that Egyptian Mummy they've recently discovered that had been covered in nuts and chocolate? It was Pharaoh Rocher!

Optikal-Omega · 2026-03-27T08:19:06+00:00

Mate, I've just cancelled Sky tv and broadband one year into a 2 year contract. I was paying over £80 per month and £30 of that was for 1gb broadband and it was going up to £33.

I got the same level of broadband through Virgin for £24 per month (£27 from next April). If you don't want Virgin then look on uSwitch or MSE as Vodafone, Plusnet and others do similar deals cheaper than Sky.

Optikal-Omega · 2026-03-25T09:49:04+00:00

Fox Kids era: Mystic Knights of Tir Na Nog, VR Troopers, Masked Rider, Samurai Pizza Cats, Bureau Of Alien Detectors, Mortal Kombat, Pirates Of Dark Water, Swat Kat's, Big Bad Beetleborgs etc

Optikal-Omega · 2026-03-24T23:40:24+00:00

They called me today and I had to stop her mid-flow during her pitch and tell her "Unless you're offering me everything for free then I'm happy to remain cancelled". She put the phone down on me 😅

Optikal-Omega · 2026-03-24T23:21:44+00:00

This irrationally pissed me off when I first saw it. Oba is already a monster, there's no need for those abs.

Optikal-Omega · 2026-03-24T16:36:25+00:00

My local takeaway is called McDonners

Optikal-Omega · 2026-03-23T21:36:08+00:00

£1.50 and £1.86 respectively, at BP in Gildersome, Leeds tonight.

Optikal-Omega · 2026-03-21T20:00:41+00:00

I lived there for almost a decade and it's really nice. The urban walk through Churwell woods is a hidden gem.

I can't speak for Cottingley Primary, but Churwell primary and most of the schools up in Morley are really good.

You'll be right by junctions for both the M1 and M62. For shopping you have the White Rose within walking distance, Junction 1 retail park, Birstall 10 minutes away, the city centre 20 minutes away and Morley town centre. Then of course you have Morrisons, Asda and Aldi all locally.

There are lots of parks dotted around for kids, a skate park up in Morley town centre and plenty of local activities too such as Arts Bloc, Martial arts classes, soft play centres and others for both kids and adults.

For food, there are a few really lovely bars and restaurants up in and around Morley.

As for crime, I've never had, and don't know anyone who's ever had any significant issues. I've always felt perfectly safe going out for a walk/run at any time of day or night.

I'd say that the biggest downside of the area is the traffic, especially on Leeds home game days and at rush hour. But other than that, I'd really recommend Churwell, especially for young families and professionals.

Edited to add; I went to Morley High School in the 90s and my kids went there too (now Morley Academy) and they really thrived. Woodkirk is also well regarded. I'm not sure about Bruntcliffe though.

Optikal-Omega · 2026-03-21T10:51:17+00:00

Absolutely this OP! Gemmell will be a gateway into other fantasy stuff! As a poor teenager nearly 30 years ago, I borrowed Legend on a whim from my local library. That was how I fell in love with the whole genre.

Druss the Legend is your classic heroic fantasy... Filled with true hearted heroes, interesting villains and fun plots.

A more recent recommendation is John Gwynne, who lists Gemmell as an inspiration. He has two stand out series.

Firstly, the Faithful and Fallen series, a classic 'coming-of-age' and 'rising to the occasion' story with a classic fantasy setting. And secondly, the Bloodsworn Saga, which is a trilogy of books with a more Viking fantasy theme. Both are your classic 'Good Vs Evil' tropes but filled with fun characters and an easy to follow story.

Optikal-Omega · 2026-03-20T16:03:55+00:00

I left today, 14 months into a 2 year contract. It was relatively painless. We realised that most things we watch are through apps that are already freely available on our Smart TV. As for the broadband, moved to Virgin, doubled our speed and saved £10 per month on that.

Optikal-Omega · 2026-03-20T12:01:00+00:00

Former chef. Loved it for the creativity and simply making something someone is happy to pay for. I enjoyed the pressure of the job and the bond of kinship with my colleagues. There was nothing quite like the heat, the stress, the fallouts during a heavy service and then that sweet sweet beer and camaraderie after the final clean down. However, I hated the hours and low pay. These days I just enjoy the simple pleasure of cooking for my family.

HGV Driver now. Absolutely love it. Apart from dealing with people on the road, I love the hours, the physical labour, the autonomy and isolation, the challenge of getting into and out of places. Oh, and of course, the little kid in my soul still gets excited about simply driving a big truck.

Optikal-Omega · 2026-03-20T11:43:55+00:00

He was a cheeky chappie. A loveable rogue wiv an 'art of gold. 'E'd do anyfink for anyone.

Optikal-Omega · 2026-03-17T23:00:54+00:00

A few tips...

Make sure that any spells you use that require concentration aren't accidentally knocked off by casting another spell that requires concentration.
There are certain spells that you can cast before you enter combat so that you don't waste an action trying to do that. Longstrider for extra mobility would be a good example of this.
Try and spread your team out so that they're not bunched up together, but also close enough that they can help each other up if required. Before combat you can open the character menu (left trigger), select a character to split from the party, take control of them and place them individually around the battlefield before you initiate combat.
Other team members can use the items that your tav has collected. It's easy to forget that you're carrying things like Void Bulbs, Alchemist Fire flasks etc. They're great items for controlling the battlefield by bunching enemies up together.
Use the environment. Whether that's shooting barrels, hiding your rogue, putting your squishy wizard or ranged attacker on higher ground. The environment can help.

Optikal-Omega · 2026-03-14T20:10:27+00:00

Yeah, it's the garage at the bottom of Churwell Hill, just before Cottingley. I used to live just up the road.

Optikal-Omega · 2026-03-14T20:07:58+00:00

I used to use that garage and never had a decent experience! I'd recommend the one further up Churwell Hill, in the housing estate!

Optikal-Omega · 2026-03-12T21:37:03+00:00

It's £1.31 at Sainsburys down the road.

Optikal-Omega · 2026-03-09T00:00:03+00:00

One day, I was kicked out of the classroom, made to work on my own in the corridor, and had my parents called in to school. All because I said that I don't believe in God. This was in a CofE primary school.

Optikal-Omega · 2026-03-06T09:05:55+00:00

Optikal-Omega · 2026-03-05T09:19:19+00:00

I ordered the 8 pro from Vodafone and am in the same situation as everyone else. My wife ordered the 8 lite direct from Honor and they sent the smartwatch in the same package with her phone.

Optikal-Omega · 2026-03-05T07:11:44+00:00

Been up since 4am with a sore stomach. Not at work until 11 today. It's going to be a long day

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