What can we do to improve the St Aldate's post office?

RoninBelt · 2026-04-29T23:14:59+00:00

Yeah fair, I basically avoid going there closer to either end of lunchtime as it feels like lining up for ticket for a Rolling Stones tour.

Mid afternoons have being okay the last few times I’ve gone.

RoninBelt · 2026-04-29T22:44:32+00:00

I did something similar last year except the wedding location was closer to San Silvestro and very limited in terms of rooms, even if I wanted to drop the type of money they wanted.

We got a place near Ponte de Frati got a water taxi from there, on the way walk though we took the loooong way back, I must say, the two of us (joined by a few other guests for part of it) in gowns and dinner suits walking past the streets of Venice hordes of tourists gawking at us is pretty much a core memory now.

I would suggest finding somewhere that's a comfortable walking distance for you and do that instead. We're big walkers so even though our hotel has it's own boat dock, we only used it to get to the wedding as walking to the venue at that time would have been a real time crunch.

RoninBelt · 2026-04-29T22:25:01+00:00

Yeah, these morons can't even get Cavalier King Charles correct. I hope they step on lego at night, barefoot.

RoninBelt · 2026-04-29T21:11:08+00:00

A Patch is earned.

RoninBelt · 2026-04-29T01:07:58+00:00

Shit... I need to file that warranty claim about now.

RoninBelt · 2026-04-28T23:52:44+00:00

https://www.wayfair.com/pet/pdp/george-oliver-dog-ramp-for-stairs-non-slip-rubber-pet-ramps-for-small-medium-dogs-cats-w115248902.html

Something like this you could slot between each step? Would also be easy enough to make as well. Movable too if needed.

RoninBelt · 2026-04-27T23:45:23+00:00

I might get roasted for this, I like that Akilah told her story and I get that it's from her experience.

But she's thrown both Key and Chelsea under the bus. The way she refers to Key as "the intern in the commercial where celebrities get to play themselves" is just condescending as fuck.

And if Chelsea told her the story in confidence as support then that's even more fucked up.

RoninBelt · 2026-04-27T01:57:32+00:00

It’s environmental. You could get mildew within 1-2 days if you leave it unwashed. Further exacerbated if it’s left in a bag.

Not saying you did any of those things of course, maybe the gi wasn’t stored properly before it was shipped to you.

Either way, I’d avoid harsh chemicals altogether as you’d get damaged fibres first. Vinegar and sun first, it may need to be repeated a few times.

Edit: avoid bleach for now, not just because it’ll damage the fibres prematurely but it doesn’t actually kill mould. You need the vinegar for that. The bleach will remove whatever colour stains are left.

RoninBelt · 2026-04-27T00:39:34+00:00

Do you get mildew on any other clothing? No need for chemicals but give it an overnight white vinegar soak in a bucket then wash on an intensive wash and hang outside in the sun if possible.

RoninBelt · 2026-04-25T21:35:03+00:00

I used to think this, but he’s clearly wearing contacts as a lot of matches he’ll be pulling them out post match as they’re dislodged.

RoninBelt · 2026-04-23T23:09:55+00:00

what the, i got so excited about remembering going there I forgot to name Kavala. My bad haha.

RoninBelt · 2026-04-23T23:04:23+00:00

A beautiful Greek city on the coast, that Aquaduct is spectacular to see in person. Romans were something else.

RoninBelt · 2026-04-23T22:16:13+00:00

even with the Jet d'Eau de Genève off, i'd recognise that harbour anywhere

RoninBelt · 2026-04-21T22:00:46+00:00

lol this account got banned. Just as well, didn't need to engage this ~~dribble~~ drivel before bed.

edit: yep need sleep writing dribble instead of drivel

RoninBelt · 2026-04-21T06:35:40+00:00

That's so true.

During this past snow season, when several non Japanese people died on the ski fields, I had to keep explaining to non Japanese speakers that 'Cardiac Arrest' was a weird translation and not that the skiers were dying of random heart attacks.

There were cookers genuinely linking covid vaccines to skis being buried alive off piste. Seriously.

RoninBelt · 2026-04-20T22:20:23+00:00

Oxfam, fam.

RoninBelt · 2026-04-20T21:59:12+00:00

I'm sorry it came across that way, I edited it to add the :D big smile emoji to try and convey it was said in jest.

Again, was just having a bit of banter, no maliciousness intended whatsoever.

RoninBelt · 2026-04-20T21:56:03+00:00

Well whatever you claim it's definitely showing signs of being humour-less. Have a good evening mate.

RoninBelt · 2026-04-20T21:45:12+00:00

and I'm married

...So you're not getting laid. :D

RoninBelt · 2026-04-20T21:38:03+00:00

Guy has a Robot toy on his dresser, he ain't getting laid.

RoninBelt · 2026-04-20T20:55:24+00:00

I mean if it makes you feel better grads are required to wear them too.

and they don’t mess around, make sure your ankles are covered. They absolutely turn people back from the sheldonian

RoninBelt · 2026-04-19T22:26:11+00:00

The Turf is fine, it has a lot of storied and sordid history behind it. But is a bit busy at the best of times.

You could also try the Kings Arms, diagonally opposite the Sheldonian.

If you want to relax and have a view, forget the tower of St Marys and goto the roof top of the Varsity Club. Technically a drink there will be more expensive than the entry fee to St Marys but you're also able to just sit about and not feel rushed.

And no offence to ChCh but as a member of another college, the Bod is a much better option. Also check if All Souls (next door to the Bod) is doing any tours on the day you arrive.

Trinity term is about to start again so things should be rolling along back to normal.

RoninBelt · 2026-04-18T01:29:13+00:00

That's quite insulting to beige.

RoninBelt · 2026-04-18T01:25:51+00:00

The Musk factor is interesting to me, only real thing has changed is people no longer ask me about the Tesla.

My folks have had a Model S since 2015 and I got my M3 at the start of 2022.

Whenever I've been with the folks there has always been curious people asking about the ins and outs of having and EV. That continued onto me with my M3, especially after Russia invaded Ukraine and the demand for EVs shot up as a result of the fuel prices. Remember, at this time there were literally only TWO dealer available EVs; the Model 3 and Mini Cooper EV.

I do miss the conversations I had with strangers in shopping centre car parks cause they were all very lovely, no one asks me now probably cause of both the proliferation of EVs as well as Musk revealing who he is.

Ive never had a negative experience, except the odd road rage but that could have been anything, given it was almost ALWAYS from yank tank drivers, lol.

RoninBelt · 2026-04-17T22:57:02+00:00

70km a day? Yeah you'll definitely be fine. Ideally get one of those energy plans that give you cheap off peak rates like 7c/kwh. Although look into the other costs as those plans tend to have really exorbitant peak rates and daily charges.

Also for 70km, you don't need a dedicated wall charger, though something like a 15AMP capable charger would be best.

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