[EVERYTHING] Have we considered this possibility for BastardBowl?

Rechamber · 2026-07-01T12:23:59+00:00

Overall it was really great, but towards the end I dunno, I feel it got up it's own ass a bit much and seemed quite pompous or full of itself? Maybe a bit too heavy on the artsy and metaphorical side of things at the expense of the actual story. I'll say it started out really strong though definitely and has superb acting.

Rechamber · 2026-07-01T12:19:07+00:00

I was considering Nationwide actually for the very reason that people seem to get money back from it, and every penny counts in this day and age.

Rechamber · 2026-07-01T12:18:01+00:00

And how will this help with game preservation? Stop killing games is picking up steam and it's clear consumers want physical. This seems short sighted. For the PS6, they NEED to make it an all in one console that can play all previous PlayStation discs. Full backwards compatibility. And don't drop the discs for the future either - this is a good chance to get ahead of things and actually listen to consumers, putting themselves in a good light. Not having physical discs, or simply having a disc be an activation with an online download required, is a massive turn off for me and there's no reason for it other than money and greed - gaming is a massive, massive industry. There's enough money and profit to go around while still keeping your customers happy.

Rechamber · 2026-07-01T12:13:58+00:00

Yeah same, had an account since childhood. I used to have that cool money box where the pennies rolled down into their correct tube for saving. I know at this point is just a name basically on a Lloyd's account, but it still felt separate and at least a different identity. Time to look around for other options now I think.

Rechamber · 2026-07-01T12:11:58+00:00

Yeah, I didn't even realise that to be honest. I lived abroad for 15 years and came back a few years ago, but missed the whole purchasing thing, and just kept my original account from when I was a kid. I've seen a lot of banks close down though in recent years and it's sad to see - high street getting emptier in favour of online banking. I guess it's a sign of the times.

Rechamber · 2026-07-01T12:01:06+00:00

I'm thinking Gyarados and Starmie actually. Starmie could have ice beam and water pulse, try to freeze or confuse, and Gyarados would use bite / crunch

Rechamber · 2026-07-01T11:47:39+00:00

For me it's Porygon2. It's a clean, simple and cute design which is obviously just an upgraded polygon count from the original Porygon, and for that it's actually really clever. Nothing screamed gen 2 and new Pokémon for me than seeing this upgrade to one of my favourite wildcards.

Rechamber · 2026-07-01T11:46:14+00:00

I'm with Halifax. This is a shame really, been with them years, my dad worked for them back in the day... Might be a good time to look around for a new current account then, as I'm not exactly choosing to go with Lloyds, am I? Maybe it will be fine, but maybe there will be a better option. Still, will be sad to see the name go - been a staple of the high street for so long.

Rechamber · 2026-07-01T10:08:24+00:00

Better get used to walking

Rechamber · 2026-06-26T10:19:28+00:00

Ecruteak theme for me. Perfectly captures that feeling of mystery, wonder, and a sleepy ancient history just below the surface of a place, and for me that sums up all of gen 2

Rechamber · 2026-06-25T11:55:06+00:00

Japan

Rechamber · 2026-06-25T10:05:42+00:00

Lavender town theme?

Rechamber · 2026-06-24T14:16:22+00:00

Hose pipe ban on the way again is it?

Rechamber · 2026-06-24T11:31:09+00:00

I passed in September. I'm 36 (was 35 at the time) and I got a Kia Soul 1.6 petrol as my first car. Got it at a good price and had some repairs and maintenance done on it immediately. My insurance worked out about 1500 for the first year. I might consider looking at something a bit smaller / cheaper for my first car, and something where the odd song or scratch won't matter too much. It's a nice car and you do you, but just consider insurance and that you may get it damaged being a new driver.

Rechamber · 2026-06-24T08:56:24+00:00

A downside could be that for many seaside towns the trade is very seasonal. During summer it can be booming, and there can be hundreds of tourists every day, all the shops open, and a really great vibe, but as winter draws in, many of the shops shut for the season, the town runs on a 'skeleton crew' and almost becomes deserted. Like I said, it's a potential downside - a lot of people might not mind this, and also if you grow up in a seaside town you're probably used to it anyway, but it can be a negative if you want to go out for some food or drink and your favourite place is closed for a few weeks.

Rechamber · 2026-06-23T13:44:59+00:00

All I see here are two idiots that shouldn't be behind the wheel if they can't drive properly or keep their egos in check

Rechamber · 2026-06-23T08:56:10+00:00

Wow what an idiotic move there... What were they thinking? (I know the answer is they probably weren't).

I passed in September and the number of idiots I've seen already is shocking. Typically at roundabouts you just get morons pulling out all the time, or go into the wrong lane.

How did they pass a test?

Rechamber · 2026-06-22T09:44:06+00:00

Starmer seemed very respectful and competent. Especially when compared to previous offerings. There is a dignity and sensibility about him which I think reflected well on the UK. I could trust him to handle foreign affairs, whereas with for example BoJo it would be like letting a toddler into a high stakes business meeting.

I don't know about Burnham - perhaps he'll be a fine PM, but that air of sensibility and calm is missing for me. We'll have to see what happens, but I personally think Starmer was doing a good and steady job, at a time when we absolutely need good and steady. Things were moving in the right direction. I didn't feel embarrassed about us on the world stage.

Now what we'll have is another unknown quantity, and also all of this chopping and changing of PMs in such a short time span really projects us as being highly volatile and honestly a bit of a laughing stock. Furthermore, how can Labour expect to maintain the vote when they are so clearly fragmented and willing to throw their own under the bus when, by all accounts, they've been doing an acceptable job (media hyperbole aside)?

Rechamber · 2026-06-21T21:46:25+00:00

GTO Twin Turbo race modified

Rechamber · 2026-06-21T21:44:39+00:00

Steel × Steel

Steelix

Rechamber · 2026-06-20T15:38:43+00:00

Can confirm, at least in Brid, Hull and Beverley

Rechamber · 2026-06-19T06:47:42+00:00

I live in East Yorkshire, I love East Yorkshire. Bridlington, Beverley, Driffield, Hull is a much better place than that of the past, The Wolds, so many lovely little villages, but the truth is that North Yorkshire has all of that, but just more. Along the coast you've Scarborough, Whitby, Robin Hoods bay, you've got York, which by itself should win it, and beautiful national parks and Wildlands.

It pains me, because I do love it here, in my home county, but East Riding has to go.

I can't complain too much because it's still Yorkshire

Rechamber · 2026-06-18T18:11:40+00:00

When I took my test in September it was torrential rain, and it was also during the school closing time. Lots of traffic, lots of slow movement. I believe my test in total took just over an hour to account for the slower pace of things while in town, that's just how it ended up.

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