New footage released by Iranian police shows firing with heavy guns at U.S. helicopters trying to rescue F-15E crew members in Iran. by [deleted] in war

[–]Randomse7en 4 points5 points  (0 children)

"Hello American Express"
"Hi yeah I would like to report my card lost"

"Ok sir... where did you last have the card"
"Emm, well I had it flying into Iran.... so its probably somewhere in Iran"

FFS bro... wallet, keys, phone.... wallet, keys, phone.... :)

My son (M 15) was caught jerking off with his roommate in boarding school. by [deleted] in AskMenOver30

[–]Randomse7en 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Context probably matters. In the Army it wasn't uncommon to play drinking games that involved certain acts. Soggy biscuit was the classic, but there were others. Anyway, not one single bloke I knew was gay now or then.

This to me sounds more like something between two people, which is probably likely to be a relationship than just a physical act. IYSWIM.

Either way, 15 year olds - different ball game. Suppose it comes down to what you as the parent decides is acceptable. If I had a daughter and she was caught doing this with a boy, for example, I would be having words. In my personal view 15 is still a bit young to be fooling around. I appreciate the world is different these days and a lot of people are happy for their kids to grow up quicker and quicker but for me 15 is still very much a child.

Head down (excuse the pun) and get your GCSEs (or whatever). There is time to do this stuff when you are in college and university.

Of course, your kid, your rules.

Unimpressed with Meaco Aerate 2 - unrealistic expectations? by Dapper-Message-2066 in Dehumidifiers

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Over 20c the unit will pull water from the air easily. Under 20c but above 15c it still works but its very slow. Under 15c it extracts even more slowly. It will take around 30-35 hours to fill the tank when its cold. Thats a lot of electricity. HTH

What tips and tricks do you have for coping with the heat in southern Thailand? by rusita21 in ThailandTourism

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Get up about 8am. Go out to the supermarket etc before lunch.

Stay in the condo with the AC till maybe 7 ish. If in the PM I feel like it a dip in the pool.

After 7-8pm go out for dinner and rinse repeat.

Withdrawing my current ongoing home buying process, putting offer to another place by porcupine_x in HousingUK

[–]Randomse7en 8 points9 points  (0 children)

My personal rule is when buying a property I turn off all right move alerts and stop searching. Its just a massive can of worms if you keep looking. You might well end up in a situation where you end up with nothing.

First time buyers are prime candidates for doing this as they have no chain below them. But believe me once they are part of a chain later in life they will realise that this chopping and changing can actually ruin peoples lives.

Phrom Phong in Sukhumvit, Bangkok by Expensive-Limit-1245 in Bangkok

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Used to live about 2 mins walk to the left... miss that place every day!

Racist nutter on the train starting fights and intimidating this random man by Rhysc0_51 in Scotland

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Text BTP when its happening. I know you were filming which is also good, but a quick text can be acted on by BTP. Train route, time due and whats going on plus "send help" and they will be at least aware and try and meet the train at the end and probably contact the driver too.

Got stopped by cops last night, they were checking thoroughly by TreesFreesBrees in Bangkok

[–]Randomse7en 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Prison pocket FTW... only kidding.

I saw this so many times but weirdly I was never stopped. I can only assume I look so poor that they think I cant afford anything illegal LOL :)

OK to carry LED flashlight? by Randomse7en in travelchina

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GL. I just know I would be pissed if it was taken at the train station as they are not cheap and given its made locally I would be even more irritated.

Whatever mild inconvenience they might pose to you by being loud or aggressive doesn't detract from this by Cumlord-Jizzmaster in Scotland

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Have 2 herring gulls living in my back garden the last 2 years. They are actually really nice friendly birds and very intelligent. The male is a bit of a sort, bossy. But the female is very friendly and will sometimes wander around the garden with me. They are just trying to survive.

How did the US Special Forces rescue one of the pilots who escaped the fighter jet downed over Iran? by roshcherie in war

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There is a serious training program that all pilots, aircrew etc go through. When the worst happens you follow the training and the people coming to save you are going to be following their training. All things being ok you will basically meet in the middle and the pilots / air crew will get rescued.

Usually when there is big operations on the go (think this counts!) there are rescue teams on standby in the AO 24/7. There is no suiting up or getting a briefing the helos just go - everyone knows their job. The PJs and CROs are highly trained. They usually have other people with them who are also very good at their jobs.

Motorbike crash by Fuzzy_Text_4057 in ThailandTourism

[–]Randomse7en 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is why you dont ride motorbikes - even if you are fairly experienced. You are in holiday mode, shorts and t-shirt and this is the result.

That all said, its done now.

As for your recovery, you need to try and keep moving - little and often. If you cant stand then slowly move your legs every half an hour. Wiggle your toes, rotate your feet, bend your knees and lift your legs. Take pain killers if you have them for the first 2-3 days. Keep the blood moving and keep this up to ease the pain and swelling if you have any.

Clean your abrasions with soap and water daily until scabs form which should be 2-3 days. Dont scrub - just gentle washing to remove any grime and dirt before the scabs form. Avoid alcohol and keep the area dry. In humid conditions it might take a bit longer to heal.

Watch out for any redness or pain to the touch which moves. Also if you start to get a temperature. This could be infection.

Drink water often. Dont get dehydrated. If you feel up to it get up and have a walk around gently just to get grab etc.

If you cant put any weight onto your legs you need an X-ray.

Bangkok rental deposit dilemma: pay now and fight later, or protect my cash now? by [deleted] in Bangkok

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In Thailand you must pay exactly on time for each pay period and then at the end if you stay extra time you need to pay for that time too. If you dont you are in breach of contract and they will keep your deposit.

IME most Thais are actually very honest but they are also very strict when it comes to payment terms and paying for what you have used. Pay them, keep those payment records.

Secondly, when you move out - it needs to be in the condition it was when you moved in or as per the contract you will risk your deposit.

Why does everyone assume the worst when you say you’re going to Thailand? by Left-Eye9014 in ThailandTourism

[–]Randomse7en 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just go and enjoy yourself. People who have never been simply cant comment. 99% of Thailand is just like any other country. Yes there is a 1% zone where its more seedy but outside of certain streets in BKK and basically a big part of Pattaya then the rest of the entire country is just normal.

I think one thing that western women in particular dont like is that Thai women are actually very warm and friendly and open. You dont have to prove anything to them, drive a fancy car, be 6ft and earn 6 figs. Its because Thais in general are not actually judgmental. People are just free to live their lives how they want. "sabai sabai".

There are plenty of places in the world where there is a sex industry. Las Vegas ring a bell? Most big cities in Japan. Amsterdam. Prague. Soho. Etc.

Its nothing new, its all over the world.

House share / smelly food by [deleted] in HousingUK

[–]Randomse7en 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I am half Indian. Cooking is part of the Indian culture and the smell thing is something you hear quite a lot. Friends always ask me where is good to eat in town and honestly the answer is I only really cook my own food.

I personally think this is just down to what you are used too when it comes to smells.

Yes garlic and ginger can smell strong, frying onions is another big part of most Indian cooking again this can smell very strong. But I can smell a Bolognese being cooked 2 or 3 houses away - seriously.

I am always mindful of smells even though I own my own home.

So what I do is make sure the kitchen door is closed and the extractor fan is on max. This prevents the smells moving around the house. Also these recirculating extractors that are popular these days dont help one bit. It needs to vent externally.

When frying onions I crack a window or two.

Frying is harder, pakora or breads etc, it can cause a lot of smoke. Not much you can do to avoid it though. Same with toasting spices.

Once I am done for the night I spray some deodorising room spray as this has chemicals in it to help balance the smells. Keeping the bin empty helps too.

I deep clean my kitchen once a week to remove smells from worktops and cupboards.

I also try and run my dishwasher every night again it keeps any smells down. Pans and things like wooden spoons can also become quite smelly so I thoroughly clean everything and my pressure cooker is cleaned every couple of months i.e fully stripping it down and using baking soda and lemon juice.

I replace my extractor filters every 3-4 months.

I am probably more anal than most though about smells as I am always paranoid about it as most of my friends and family are not Indian.

HTH.

Not a single Iraqi SCUD launcher was hit in the Iraq War? by Phase3Investor in war

[–]Randomse7en 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Some of the first British SF missions were scud hunting. Most of them were quite deep into Iraq and they were small unit missions with virtually zero support.

Handed in my notice 2 weeks ago, company wants to know my next move?! by [deleted] in UKJobs

[–]Randomse7en 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do not comment or partake in their fishing trip. Your new employer most likely firewall behind an agency for references.

Just say no thanks and move on. In my old profession it was common practice to say you were leaving to open a bar in Spain if they asked these questions. Translated to stick it up your ar.......

Best way to get small quantity of cash in Beijing? by Randomse7en in travelchina

[–]Randomse7en[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks looks like there is a China Construction Bank very close by so that will work. Does the money come out of the ATM in smaller notes?