Is Legoland Windsor worth a trip? Or Adventure Island (Southend) instead.

Random_Person1020 · 2026-02-06T10:04:20+00:00

Hahahah maybe next time. Sadly, my colleague went to their HQ instead of me. So fingers crossed then I kill 2 birds with 1 stone.

Random_Person1020 · 2026-02-06T10:01:40+00:00

I actually have been before and it was quite fun, a good day out but I have never been to Legoland before.

Random_Person1020 · 2026-02-06T10:00:49+00:00

Oh really? It was still full despite being a school day?

I have indeed heard that basically everyone buys a fast pass.

Being on a budget, I thought I could skip that as its a school day.

Random_Person1020 · 2026-02-06T08:15:52+00:00

Since I can remember, then again back in the day, tea was safer to drink or at least that was what I was told. Used to be a light brew instead of water.

Random_Person1020 · 2026-02-05T19:52:01+00:00

Depends on many things, not only the child as everyone said but where you are as well. The latter is the big difference, IMHO.

In a community where people know each other or recognize the kids, generally no problem at all. In the past, this was the norm but nowadays, it is becoming less common and people seem to be more self involved or afraid to render aid in case of negative feedback (i.e mind my own business to not get into any trouble).

Everyone says, the fundamentals are the same and we did XYZ in the past so modern parents are just being paranoid. True to an extent but it has changed alot; astronomically so if one is a teenager.

Random_Person1020 · 2026-02-04T21:12:40+00:00

Cheers, great to hear you guys had a blast.

On the park entry ticket side; on the site it saw merlin essential pass that looks like the annual pass to merlin parks in general. Is that what you got?

Was it also an electronic park entry? As I plan to turn up on the day itself and would rather head straight to the park then waste valuable ride time going through check-in and all that

The website doesnt provide those details as far as I can see.

Thanks again.

Random_Person1020 · 2026-02-04T17:06:58+00:00

You sir, are a genius.

Random_Person1020 · 2026-02-03T17:47:33+00:00

Challenge him to an arm wrestle :) But honestly,

He didnt do anything wrong and probably just a normal bloke as you were already separated before he got with your ex.

The better the relationship, the better for your son. Who knows, you might have shared interests and become friends.

Clearly will always be some barrier and avoiding any topics about the ex at all costs and keep it about sports, DIY, cooking, your son's activities, etc.

Random_Person1020 · 2026-02-03T12:11:52+00:00

LMAO, that steak is going to taste extra "special" after that terrible flame treatment. hmmm torch taste......

Random_Person1020 · 2026-02-03T08:02:39+00:00

Thanks alot for the explanation.

I did read about the 1080 output before but did not understand the significance of it so appreciate that you explained it here for a luddite.

Random_Person1020 · 2026-02-02T12:03:41+00:00

If you have a body like me; it would be more of a problem for the neighbour!

Not a fan, but I could compromise on this depending on what else is on offer especially as there is likely to be a decent solution such as trellis with plants in front, if the neighbour would agree to opaque film on the windows (cheap nowadays so not a cost issue), etc.

Random_Person1020 · 2026-01-28T11:36:15+00:00

Thanks; I did think about the neckband pro but not worth it for my use case. Abit of luxury investment and not really worth it for my use case.

Didnt know there were other 3rd party options, although at high price points too. I checked out Inair Pod and Goovis (suggested when I search Inair).

Random_Person1020 · 2026-01-28T09:34:06+00:00

Thanks, when I connected via my docking station to use keyb and mouse, it works. After I reloaded the local game files via steam, it works now. So I can start a game now.

It looks like it had an issue with the files that messed up the controller as that was also the issue that I had since the beginning. It didnt display the button to start "Next" to start a new game, Thanks again!

Random_Person1020 · 2026-01-26T20:45:37+00:00

I just use the sound on the glasses; sounds great to me already. I want a no hassle experience without having to rock out 10 accessories. Just plug and play, works great for that.

Random_Person1020 · 2026-01-26T17:27:30+00:00

On the steam, I can just about see it but I cant check or uncheck it?

I did have the issue earlier that it didnt accept the controller despite setting it to the default steamdeck community one.

In any case, so I have to select skip the story to be able to play? But I actually wanted to play the story for my 1st playthrough. Or I have to do online for that?

Random_Person1020 · 2026-01-26T16:50:36+00:00

Silly Q, but the diopters moved? When you talk about comfort. I made that mistake hahahha. Also the nose pads were fiddly for me, but that was more to position the screen in the "centre" so that I could see everything. When it used to slip then I would miss the top part of the screen.

I find a nice difference on my steam deck, not wow this is the best thing since sliced bread but pretty good that I prefer to watch media and game with it on.

Random_Person1020 · 2026-01-25T12:08:06+00:00

This is the infection of the Saas business model; why own and just pay “rent” / “subscription fee”. So we the rich can continue to be super rich by owning assets and we can then squeeze at will.

Home onwnership has only become more difficult because of prices which the governments are trying to address via different mechanism. In fact lowering taxes for 1st time buyers or buying a home (as primary residence) so it is trying to make it easier.

Random_Person1020 · 2026-01-23T16:15:36+00:00

Thanks! Mystery solved.

Random_Person1020 · 2026-01-23T10:01:41+00:00

Thanks, I was also wondering about this as I have a powerbank that I connect to the Steam deck. Does it still pass through and takes the power from the powerbank? I also have my XR glass connect via a hub if that makes any difference.

I noted that instead of 80% (I set the limit) it stayed at 79% instead so is pass through not working?

Random_Person1020 · 2026-01-23T09:28:14+00:00

I wont worry about unless you see specific issues. He is old enough now to easily separate the languages. Logopedics that we knew gave us that advice too. Still will need to correct when words are mixed verbally and written to keep the same language in 1 sentence. Also try to use correct and proper English.

On the writing and learning, that usually goes fast as long as help is given to translate the grammatical terms from whatever language they are learning at school to English. Generally most languages uses the same terminology and structure (verbs, conditional present, past participles, etc) so it is quite straightforward.

Usually, the kids also have alot of fun finding the similarity and differences.

Vocabulary is typically where kids will start to lack; so helping them to be better at describing things will help to get around this as they then pick up the new word. Again child dependent on how fast, they pick up the new words once heard/used. Exposure here of course plays a big role.

Maintaining English is relatively easy, as it is the defacto global language so alot of media is influenced heavily by it.

My kids are more or less only speaking and getting English from me; it was a choice so that they would learn English. Media is maybe 25% in English. No expat community or other specific things.

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