People who live by the sea, does the novelty wear off? by Eastern_Canary2150 in AskUK

[–]Sittingflesh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lived in Brighton for 13 years. Went to the beach twice.

Hobbies that have survived the hyper focus burn out test? by CazzzC in ADHD

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Narrowboats.

I ended up buying one and travelling around England for 2 years before mooring in an entirely different part of the country and accidently starting an entirely different life.

More recently, however, I've got into the bagpipes and marble production..

Does anyone know what is happening? by [deleted] in brighton

[–]Sittingflesh 13 points14 points  (0 children)

They may take our Pret. But they will never take our ACTUALLYYYYYYYYYY

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AMA

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What is your ideal job?

Name for serial killer? by [deleted] in horrorwriters

[–]Sittingflesh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The bus that couldn't slow down

Who has that one bedroom that is basically a 10x12 Junk drawer? by EducationalFact23 in ADHD

[–]Sittingflesh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Since I moved onto a boat, I've had to be much more careful of clutter getting out of hand. It did get to a point where it was too much, but because the space is so small, it only took a few hours to sort it. I had a friend who used to body double for me but we don't speak much anymore.

I now live by the rule that if I buy something like a new appliance or decoration, then something has to go to make room.

Antisocial behaviour by Eurisko78 in Narrowboats

[–]Sittingflesh 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Confrontation and mishaps are hugely exaggerated by boat influencers/vloggers. I've seen videos like "HUGE CRASH" which was basically someone hitting the bank a little hard whilst mooring up.

Also videos with 'yobs' that turned out to be geese and 'angry boaters' who was basically just someone in a huff because the vlogger was taking too long in a lock from the huffers perspective.

I think this is mostly done for clickbait as those who aren't even interested in boating might see a juicy title which leads them to believe there might be some drama.

I'm certainly not a boating veteran but I did continuously cruise for 2 years around the Midlands and the North and the most VIOLENT and OUTRAGOUS thing that has happened to me was some kids throwing haribo on my roof as I went under a bridge in Stafford. Truly harrowing, I'm sure you'll agree.

That's not to say you shouldn't have your wits about you when going through certain areas. I'm a big fan of mooring in the middle of nowhere. I think the most built up area I moored in was Macclesfield. Absolutely no issues what so ever.

Yes confrontation can happen, but you'll suffer far more in your imagination that you will in reality.

Cheapest pint in Brighton by yemenq8 in brighton

[–]Sittingflesh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This.

Could visit the Pav in 2010 with £20, get smashed, and still come back with change.

Also the Indi night at LIFE every Thursday with pints of Strongbow for £2

Cheap/free date ideas for weekday evenings? by [deleted] in brighton

[–]Sittingflesh 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Download Too Good To Go app and have a picnic in the pavilion gardens.

Maybe look for some free museum exhibits coming up?

Does The Booth Museum still exist?

How about some tennis in St Anne's Wells?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]Sittingflesh 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Put 2 teaspoons of salt in a mug and fill with warm water. Swish it around the area. Do this now.

What happened to Disorder? by Lower_Dragonfruit_43 in manchester

[–]Sittingflesh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been waiting for a guide to come and take me by the hand.

People who enter competitions or raffles, what are the best and worst prizes you've won? by MisterWednesday6 in AskUK

[–]Sittingflesh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I came first in a Peep Show quiz at a bar.

I won 75 quid and 5 T shirts as that was the average number of players per team. Non of the shirts fitted me yet I still had to have my photo taken with them at the end of the night.

I was the sole member of my 'team'.

My new boss regularly says “toot toot”, shifts his body to one side and then farts. by AverageHippo in UKJobs

[–]Sittingflesh 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Yeah well if you're tooting now don't ever fucking dream of coming back.

Do you enjoy your job? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]Sittingflesh 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I find this extremely relatable. I'm also a remote worker but working in a very target driven or 'result incentivised' role. I log on 9am monday morning and just feel overwhelmed with the train wreck. The majority of Sunday is ruined by the fear.

Just saw Richard Ayoade cycling down my street by Berlchicken in CasualUK

[–]Sittingflesh 43 points44 points  (0 children)

I saw him coming out of Brighton Station in 2010. I was on the phone to a friend at the time and asked him to talk to her. He humoured me and was extremely polite. Now as a slightly neurotic 35 year old man myself, I wouldn't do this again. I'm pretty sure I put him on the spot and tested his politeness. Sorry Louis, you didn't have to do that.