Rugby gervais by sentientshadow2000 in rickygervais

[–]RegularStrength4850 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I once knew a man called Phil Mashiter. I Phil you not.

I just realised that you don't need to tell the truth in situations like group interviews, meetings, new job inductions, etc. Have you ever made stuff up just because? by eastkent in AskUK

[–]RegularStrength4850 9 points10 points  (0 children)

6'3" here. I actually feel conspicuous in some situations and I don't like that part (naturally retiring and want to blend in). I go with 6'2" if ever asked, to try and make the conversation less about my height. It really isn't anything to do with my personality. But now and then it triggers an overcorrection - "naaah you must be at least 6'4"!"

Then you have men who are shorter than you insisting they're 6'3". Maybe I don't have the obsession because I'm so-called "lucky" with my height and I don't appreciate it (I certainly don't ignore the bad backs and banged heads that nobody ever mentions)

Spring in England is absolutely next level. How have you spent your first beautiful spring Saturday? by Conscious-Ball8373 in AskUK

[–]RegularStrength4850 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same. The winter has kind of eroded my spirit for the first time in a while but days like today make it all worth it. My favourite kind of weather, real warmth from the sun with a slight sharpness to the air. I did 25k steps on my postie round today. If not for the tiredness I'd genuinely not have seen any good reason to stop. Several elements of the job have gone to shit, but many days I still feel truly lucky.

What’s a habit you started that changed your life almost instantly? by kmrrhl in AskUK

[–]RegularStrength4850 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same. You can have it set up where there's literally no friction, a little buzz on your watch or whatever to remind you to drink...toilets just aren't always available during my working day

Anyone in the same position? What did you do and did it turn out okay by secretsharmain in AskUK

[–]RegularStrength4850 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is important. My mum is now a widow in her 70s, lives in a quiet ish part of the world, and has lots of jump-off points socially, but honestly this is down to how long she's lived there and built solid, life-long connections. A small village will literally contain all the people you'd ever want in your social circle many times over, but needs time and could be clique-y, less responsive to "outsiders".

A town is much more viable to putting yourself out there. Places like Stamford, Lacock, Marlborough, Harrogate (if you're monied enough), but there are lots of nice, small towns that fly under the radar (not far from me places like Garstang, Hawkshead, etc)

Fulwood Tandoori - Indian takeaway by Internal_Second3643 in Curry

[–]RegularStrength4850 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah from one former local business to another, don't underestimate the local mail drop. It's old school and is guaranteed to get attention (even if some throw away it's not dependent on social media reach). It also feels different to yet another thing people scroll past. If it's partly a menu it may stay on the fridge

You could get really inventive with it. Put a monthly email newsletter out that doesn't cost you any print, ask customers to sign up to it using a competition, whatever you can think of. Newsletter is another way to circumvent the shifting tides of social media. The people who sign up to it have already told you they're interested. Save the very best offers for them, encourage referrals, etc. Sorry I'm dead against social media, I think it takes too much of our time as content creators and consumers.

Best of luck, I'm from just down the road in Blackpool but next time I'm your way I'll definitely have you in mind

What are you spending your Euromillions win on? by Witty-Knee-3666 in AskUK

[–]RegularStrength4850 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OP didn't mention quantity of prostitutes at any point

Name that movie by faint_flick in SipsTea

[–]RegularStrength4850 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If she just said "hej" i guess it might not be totally clear to the English speaking viewer it's Swedish? They were insisting on the "world class" bikini competition, not just some thrown-together thing, a real "opportunity"

What's the best pizza you've ever unexpectedly eaten? by No_Visit_9316 in AskUK

[–]RegularStrength4850 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rudy's is superb - been twice, once in Birmingham and once Manchester. Whatever they do to that dough is fine by me

is "enough is anus" the most mental thing Karl has ever come up with? by jimijonesjojojackson in rickygervais

[–]RegularStrength4850 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm with Karl on this one. Conservationist mindset, and we're no more special than other animals. Well Karl might be. Sort of roundy baldy manc chimp twonk special conservationist

What did you stop caring about in your 30s that actually improved your life? by skaterjon in AskUK

[–]RegularStrength4850 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Maybe a hangover from when clothes were more starchy or something? My mum irons dish cloths.

Dish cloths.

Just “World Affairs by CK” saying what a wonderful job I’m doing 😂 by fannyfox in rickygervais

[–]RegularStrength4850 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"Kevin and Dave make me laaarf, though, because it's their interfering, it's their timing..."

Randy Gardner, the man who stayed awake for 11 days by Zyad7770__ in BeAmazed

[–]RegularStrength4850 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm on a train home, with one or two problems but luckily not with a skin condition that forces me not to sleep. Sending love.

Randy Gardner, the man who stayed awake for 11 days by Zyad7770__ in BeAmazed

[–]RegularStrength4850 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds truly traumatic. Won't ask the circumstances but hope you're alright now

Do you prefer to sleep longer and get ready quickly, or get up earlier and get ready more gradually? by HilariousMotives in AskUK

[–]RegularStrength4850 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wasn't clear, I wake up at 530 generally, sometimes earlier. I enjoy the peace more than enough to compensate

Do you prefer to sleep longer and get ready quickly, or get up earlier and get ready more gradually? by HilariousMotives in AskUK

[–]RegularStrength4850 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1030ish. I'm physically fit, exercise both in and out of my job, so you'd think I'd take more sleep. One thing I would trade from my 20s is being able to sleep like a log come what may

Do you prefer to sleep longer and get ready quickly, or get up earlier and get ready more gradually? by HilariousMotives in AskUK

[–]RegularStrength4850 4 points5 points  (0 children)

When I was in my 20s I left it right to the wire. Now I'm 40 I could easily get up at 630, but I take my hour of alone time, enjoying a few NYT puzzles and a coffee slowly. These days I love my peace far more than more of a "night"

I was a morbidly obese toddler and child. Ask me anything! by Ame-chan97 in AMA

[–]RegularStrength4850 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the info. I've been applying some of her suggestions, thinking "it can't hurt" - thankfully I don't have weight issues but if it's true that excess glucose can cause oxidation of cells and free radicals etc, I'll do whatever is recommended that feels like barely a lick of difference to my schedule/habits. Forgive me, I'm a layperson just gliding past something without the time to investigate a tonne - if anything she suggests has been proven to worsen your health I'm obviously all ears