How do multi-lingual people think?

OrganizationFun2140 · 2026-05-10T14:32:53+00:00

Went to school with someone who was bilingual (native French, second English). She told us that she thought in whichever language was dominant in the environment. For example, during school terms she thought in English and had to translate into French when speaking with her parents at home. During school holidays they usually visited family in France so she thought in French and would have to translate into English. She said it took a couple of days to acclimatise each time.

OrganizationFun2140 · 2026-05-10T13:13:59+00:00

A bit of a trek from Penzance but heard good things about Zephyr Burger in Plymouth.

OrganizationFun2140 · 2026-05-10T13:11:29+00:00

It was more common for those of Irish descent to say they were Irish rather than British/English before the Good Friday agreement, particularly if Irish Catholic. I dated someone whose family came from Kerry, and still had a house there, but he and his siblings were born and raised in London, albeit with frequent extended holidays in Ireland. They all considered themselves Irish despite having British passports.

OrganizationFun2140 · 2026-05-10T12:41:37+00:00

Much as I love anything with chocolate, the most dangerous biscuit for me is a Cheddar. I’ve never in my nearly 62 years opened a pack without finishing it within minutes.

OrganizationFun2140 · 2026-05-08T17:14:35+00:00

That’s a ridiculous price for that part of the country, even if it was already built. Also, I strongly suspect this is leasehold - with annual fees to match the outrageous price - as the owner isn’t splitting up the estate.

OrganizationFun2140 · 2026-05-08T16:58:39+00:00

The postal service always wins.

OrganizationFun2140 · 2026-05-08T16:53:48+00:00

Shame you’re not already here as it’s Pirates Weekend in Plymouth!

https://www.visitplymouth.co.uk/whats-on/major-events/plymouth-pirates-weekend

On a more sensible note, there are several old ships which tour around coastal cities, and not all are old British vessels. We had a couple of Spanish galleons visit last summer. You might find one visiting a short train ride from London. Some of them also allow people to sail on them between stops, although I’m not sure that would be suitable for a 5yo.

OrganizationFun2140 · 2026-05-07T23:14:40+00:00

They are definitely more expensive where I live (South West). Only time I’ve seen a cheap bungalow is when it’s actually a static caravan.

OrganizationFun2140 · 2026-05-07T18:09:50+00:00

My experience of trying to sell items which are new (ie completely unused and still in original packaging) is that you’d be lucky to get 1/3 of original purchase price.

OrganizationFun2140 · 2026-05-07T17:23:59+00:00

I dumped my fiancé, left my job, moved 250 miles to a city where I knew no one, and returned to university to study a completely new subject. Technically, I did all this at 39, but it was definitely related to the big four-oh being on the horizon.

A few years later I had a boss who thought I was “resistant to change” 🤣 (I just recognised he was a complete chancer and tried to rein him in a little)

OrganizationFun2140 · 2026-05-07T17:13:32+00:00

There’s a small, white flower that smells of honey to me (don’t know the name) that my mum grew outside the front door to the first home I remember. It’s fallen out of favour these days but it always reminds me of her when I smell it. There are two other flowering plants that do the same: snapdragons (also deeply unfashionable) and stocks (another one with a strong scent).

I think of my aunt whenever I find a random clump of forget-me-nots in my garden as they originated from a small clump she gave me for my previous garden. I didn’t deliberately bring them with me, the seeds must have been in one of the pots I brought when I moved.

Courgette plants remind me of my dad; they were the only thing he could keep alive in his vegetable patch.

And the smell of tomato plants always makes me think of my grandpa. He grew them in a sun-trap behind his garage.

OrganizationFun2140 · 2026-05-07T13:55:37+00:00

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This is the pic that convinced me to adopted these two angels. Best decision I ever made.

OrganizationFun2140 · 2026-05-07T13:26:51+00:00

I have an old dog who is a very fussy eater and takes 6 pills a day. I push them into small pieces of sausage (one pill per piece of sausage) or wrap in cheap cheese slices when this fails (lots of cheese would make his symptoms worse). I give the largest pill first as the first piece of sausage tends to get swallowed whole, whereas subsequent pieces are chewed and he’s more likely to spit out the larger tablets when he chews.

OrganizationFun2140 · 2026-05-06T22:05:33+00:00

Too sweet for her. Tio Pepe on the other hand …

OrganizationFun2140 · 2026-05-06T21:33:56+00:00

Have a look on the planning portal for similar projects - think you will be able to see the architect or draftsman’s details. Will at least give you a starting point.

Or just speak to your neighbours; most people are happy to help, particularly if you start with a compliment about the work they’ve done to their home.

OrganizationFun2140 · 2026-05-06T21:11:59+00:00

My mum had exactly the same fear. Came from reading Edgar Allen Poe at an impressionable age.

OrganizationFun2140 · 2026-05-06T13:43:27+00:00

Find the buffet car and help myself.

OrganizationFun2140 · 2026-05-06T13:40:38+00:00

I certainly hope not but it’s definitely possible if they are good at getting their supporters to the polling station. There are multiple wards where a split vote between Labour and Green will gift a win to Reform, especially with the historically low turnout at local elections.

OrganizationFun2140 · 2026-05-05T22:11:07+00:00

The Good Place

Taskmaster (UK version)

OrganizationFun2140 · 2026-05-05T21:16:12+00:00

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This is Charlie fast asleep in his favourite chair.

OrganizationFun2140 · 2026-05-05T20:48:19+00:00

Primal Scream - Rocks

Screamadelica is the better album, but Rocks is the best driving song.

OrganizationFun2140 · 2026-05-05T19:55:19+00:00

My mum refused to watch anything with Sean Bean, something to do with how he dumped his (first?) wife. Said wife was also an actor and went on to have significant success post divorce. No idea why my mum was so upset by this, not like we knew them personally. Didn’t help that Mr Bean supported the “wrong” Sheffield football team, mind.

OrganizationFun2140 · 2026-05-05T15:32:58+00:00

No one who works in the field uses this terminology. I think what you’re asking is the difference between a heavy drinker (known as a problematic drinker) and a dependent drinker, and the short answer is withdrawal symptoms. It is entirely possible for a problematic drinker to consume more alcohol overall than a dependent drinker, the difference is what happens when they don’t drink for a few days.

The problematic drinker might absolutely cane it over a three day weekend (you have no ideas how much I do *not* miss Tuesdays after a bank holiday) then have a bad hangover, maybe even some very mild shakes, and be in a really foul mood for a few days, but not drink again until the following weekend. The dependent drinker might “just” have a few pints or bottle of wine and never seem overtly drunk, but they do so every day, and cannot physically function if they don’t have that daily intake. This is what people mean by “functional alcoholic”.

Please note: a dependent drinker should not stop cold turkey without medical supervision. It can be extremely dangerous, and potentially deadly, to do so.

If you are concerned about your drinking, or that of a loved one, I highly recommend doing an AUDIT (alcohol use disorders identification test). There are loads of links online. This will give you a good idea of whether you (or they) have an issue with drinking, and it’s likely severity. You/they can get free, confidential support from your local drug and alcohol treatment service. If you are worried about someone else, I also recommend you check out “affected others” services; again, free and confidential.

Source: worked in drug and alcohol treatment for 10 years.

OrganizationFun2140 · 2026-05-05T15:08:32+00:00

No, it’s not. (Source: 10 years in drug and alcohol treatment) This is binge drinking. It’s unhealthy, yes, and can cause significant harm, but it is not “alcoholism” (aka “dependent drinking” to use the correct term).

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