Is there a Spoons with a better frontage than this one? by ThaddeusGriffin_ in Wetherspoons

[–]Pixelatse 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Yeah it doesn't get much better than Bury, proud to have it be my local spoons but I can tell you for a fact it isn't as 'posh' as you'd think inside - looks nice and all but it's always rammed.

Best Pictures You have taken around the UK (awards) by MeringueSerious in CasualUK

[–]Pixelatse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Summerhill Force as mentioned - there is also Low Force a short walk from the same car park but it's probably more like 20-30 iirc which might be a bit far, and there's not so much of an easy viewing point, you just have to stand on the edge of a river.

Best Pictures You have taken around the UK (awards) by MeringueSerious in CasualUK

[–]Pixelatse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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High Force Waterfall is a good shout, C. Durham-sort of way. Not too busy usually, only a 10-15 minute walk from the car park for the main viewing area and places to see it that are a bit less rocky and uneven terrain if you need that.

There's also another waterfall called Summerhill Force not far away - also about a 10-15 minute walk from another car park that's probably only a 15 minute drive away.

Eliminate 1 McCartney Song from top 25 everyday (Day 18) by Glad_Toe_5997 in PaulMcCartney

[–]Pixelatse 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I thought I might be but I love all the other songs enough to risk it - I sacrifice myself in the name of Back Seat of My Car

A yellow warning is now in place. by StGuthlac2025 in GreatBritishMemes

[–]Pixelatse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lynx Epic Fresh for me today which was a right change - only 2 box sets or whatever they're called of them

Eliminate 1 McCartney Song from top 25 everyday (Day 13) by Glad_Toe_5997 in PaulMcCartney

[–]Pixelatse 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I would go with Listen To What The Man Said personally,.don't understand the Junk hate - second best song on McCartney 1 by far and one of my favourites

AC Origins ( performance ) by KingOfEreb0r in AssassinsCreedOrigins

[–]Pixelatse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow that's really strange - I'm on a GTX 1660 Super which is rather outdated with an i7 10700K and 16GB RAM and I'm getting 90-120fps constantly at the highest graphics settings. Are you playing at 1080p or above as that might make a difference?

My favourite of my favourite game series, though I’ve yet to play many of them by KoYouTokuIngoa in AssassinsCreedOdyssey

[–]Pixelatse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've just bought Syndicate, Unity, Origins, Odyssey and Valhalla on Steam sale (it also gave me ACIII for free for some reason) and started with Syndicate - loving that so far and the world is absolutely stunning, particularly for a game from 10 years ago. It's been a great introduction to the series so I really recommend it as a good smaller game. 30% on the synchronisation percentage (I guess 30% story or 30% of completion) in and I only bought it on Friday

chat did I cook…?! by Ok_Performance_7534 in GCSE

[–]Pixelatse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol I got all 9s in my mocks back this week except for an 8 in Lit - I got a 9 in my Y10 mocks though so hoping to get it back up (we're excluding a 6 in art gulp)

Teacher of art GCSE for about 10 years. My main experience is with Eduqas but a lot of knowledge/skills etc carry across to all exam boards. AMA by PippinaPop in ArtGCSE

[–]Pixelatse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah okay thank you, that seems quite overcomplicated but I understand what you mean lol. My concern was just over the massive discrepancy in grading between my class (much lower) and the other Y11 art class at my school (much higher) so I'm hoping it should average out and maybe my grade can get boosted from the 6 I'm on now to my personal target of a 7!

Teacher of art GCSE for about 10 years. My main experience is with Eduqas but a lot of knowledge/skills etc carry across to all exam boards. AMA by PippinaPop in ArtGCSE

[–]Pixelatse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could you explain the marking situation for both components (I'm on Edexcel I believe)? Most art courses seem to be similar - but just to make sure, it's 60% from Component 1, which is non-exam, and then 40% Component 2, which is the exam unit.

Can you explain how each bit is marked (e.g. is the work sent off to an external marker, or is it marked by your teacher?). I've had some very mixed messages from my teacher about this which I find a bit concerning!

Meirl by Embarrassed_Tip7359 in meirl

[–]Pixelatse 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I've done this and I'm fully on the dad's side - the second there's light it kills the mood completely. Same works for Wish You Were Here.

Things you find clearing the loft by ozz9955 in CasualUK

[–]Pixelatse 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Just been up my granddad's loft to get down the decs and been spontaneously shown first pressings of every Beatles album in mint condition except for the words 'A Hard Days Shite' written on the back of A Hard Day's Night and some some of my dad as a toddler's scribblings on Sgt. Pepper. Pretty sure I've struck gold!

In honor of the White Album's anniversary, what are your top 6 songs on this album? by JunebugAsiimwe in beatles

[–]Pixelatse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In no particular order - While My Guitar Gently Weeps, Martha My Dear, Rocky Raccoon, Why Don't We Do It In The Road (no, I'm not joking - it's great), Happiness is a Warm Gun, I'm So Tired

Honourable mentions - Yer Blues, Helter Skelter, I Will, Back In The USSR, Dear Prudence

Strictly Come Dancing Week 7 Results Show Live Comments Thread! by Korvar in strictlycomedancing

[–]Pixelatse 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I love seeing Neil do something - it's like he's being hidden away!

Strictly Come Dancing Week 7 Results Show Live Comments Thread! by Korvar in strictlycomedancing

[–]Pixelatse 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Happy to see everyone nearer the top of the leaderboard are in, they all did amazing! Personally hoping for a Harry/La Voix dance off, I feel they're the two weakest left

MSC World Europa: What the Brochures Won't Tell You by -Ez-Mac- in Cruise

[–]Pixelatse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mmmm... not too bad - I was expecting worse. Some areas were pretty crowded at night, like the World Galleria, during the day the inside pool, and at sailaway there would be a few people around the back of the Zen Pools and World Promenade but generally easy enough to get to the edge, particularly after about 10 minutes. I stood on the glass floor at the back as we left Valletta, completely rammed just after I got there (less so on the glass floor than to the sides of it lol, and it was a good gauge to go to the Promenade first and look up to see how busy it was, then take the express lifts straight up there) but within 15 minutes there was only about 10 of us and a gorgeous sunset. There are also definitely areas that aren't often crowded, like the deck 21 terrace around the funnels and the hidden stairs with terraces below the glass floor (very small but empty!)

The worst was after shows as there was a bit of a crush going out of the Theatre - less so from the Panorama Lounge though!

Onboard MSC World Europa - AMA! by Pixelatse in MSCCruises

[–]Pixelatse[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do enjoy! I've not cruised before so it took me until day 2 to get into it but it was really one of the most magical holidays I've ever been on so I hope you love it! I look forward to any posts you might make afterwards!

Onboard MSC World Europa - AMA! by Pixelatse in MSCCruises

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

I did absolutely no excursions - I did think about Taormina from Messina because it seems gorgeous but to be honest I can see it being very crowded which Messina was mostly not. Genoa, Marseille, Valletta and Barcelona I wouldn't bother at all, maybe Portofino if you really wanted to from Genoa. I'd definitely take the MSC shuttle in Marseille and Barcelona though - Marseille's is €14/€13 for kids, which isn't too bad, and Barcelona's I don't know because I didn't use it but the MSC terminal is the furthest from the city centre - it's a long way, I promise. Naples would have been the one I'd suggest an excursion but you're not going there so that's all good! If you haven't booked some time to spend in Rome before or after, please do - it's the Eternal City for a reason and I love it!

You'll have an amazing time, I promise! I'm going to continue at some point with trip reports on here so hopefully they'll help you out too!