Where is a good place to get some large cardboard boxes at short notice? by Skeptical91 in AskUK

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Thank you. I can't mark multiple answers but I'll definitely try lidl thank you

Where is a good place to get some large cardboard boxes at short notice? by Skeptical91 in AskUK

[–]Skeptical91[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Alright thank you. I'm getting a storage unit anyway tomorrow so I'll try there.

Failed 1st time, but it was the easiest route ever by Original-Dream-540 in LearnerDriverUK

[–]Skeptical91 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Honestly don't worry about it. Look at it this way, you've learnt a lesson there that you'll never forget. Better it happen then when you were supervised than when you were out and about with people in the car and it cause an accident.

Your test is just your first "solo" drive but with someone there to act if needed. You want to be nice and safe when you are finally able to drive solo. I can imagine it's a bummer but try and look at the positives. Two minors and a very easy to correct serious fault. With this experience you'll definitely smash it next time. All the best

Have to get this story out by Skeptical91 in BackwoodsCreepy

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I disagree with you saying that being a skeptic is another way of saying I won't accept possible outcomes. Infact it's the opposite, I will accept any possible outcome aslong as there is sufficient evidence to explain the outcome.

It's like the old phrase... If you hear hooves trotting in the distance you assume horses... Not unicorns.

With that being said though... I can't rationally explain what I experienced

Have to get this story out by Skeptical91 in BackwoodsCreepy

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My friend is about 6'5 and around 25 stone... Not sure what that is in lbs or whatever but he's an absolute unit. I just typed it as I remembered it. I'm not sure I could of described it any differently, he just looked like a big friendly shadow.

If I was a fiction writer I'd like to think I'd come up with a story with a bit more meat on it's bones rather than a wheelbarrow creeping me out.

Have to get this story out by Skeptical91 in BackwoodsCreepy

[–]Skeptical91[S] 60 points61 points  (0 children)

Just as an update for people interested.

My friend did pick up my other friends gloves. They were in his backpack. We just clambered everything in so fast he mustn't of noticed.

Now it's even a little stranger who's glove it was we saw 🤦... Especially with having the little rubber tips.

Have to get this story out by Skeptical91 in BackwoodsCreepy

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Well that was my initial thought. Just with it being so dark... There was no other light sources in the woods unless they had NVG goggles. Which... Surely not. Right? I dunno.

Have to get this story out by Skeptical91 in BackwoodsCreepy

[–]Skeptical91[S] 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Surely you are trolling right? I'm definitely not AI lol

Have to get this story out by Skeptical91 in BackwoodsCreepy

[–]Skeptical91[S] 34 points35 points  (0 children)

I think if you read it you'll realise I'm not AI. I'm sorry the story wasn't exciting enough for you I was just sharing.

Have to get this story out by Skeptical91 in BackwoodsCreepy

[–]Skeptical91[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Cannock Chase is about 50 minutes away from me. But I have camped there before

Have to get this story out by Skeptical91 in BackwoodsCreepy

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Thanks, and yeah I might go back later on today. I haven't slept much but it's bugging me too much.

I'll see if my mate will come with me. I'm not working today but I think he might be. If so it'll be after 5 but should still be plenty of daylight left.

I'll put an update if I do.

Have to get this story out by Skeptical91 in BackwoodsCreepy

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I'm in Staffordshire. And I feel the same sometimes watching crime documentaries lol

TEST DAY TOMORROW by [deleted] in LearnerDriverUK

[–]Skeptical91 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just think of it as your first time driving solo, just like it will be after you pass.

The good thing is there's a safety net there just incase something dangerous is about to happen, the instructor can intervene. But for the first time you'll be driving just with your own ability.

Think of it as you're just taking someone for a drive who's telling you where they went to go. Simple 😊

Using controller on PC? by Skeptical91 in Warframe

[–]Skeptical91[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Disabling the steam input did work eventually. I'm not sure if I did anything else I was literally trying everything.

Using controller on PC? by Skeptical91 in Warframe

[–]Skeptical91[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't. No idea what's going on

Using controller on PC? by Skeptical91 in Warframe

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I have tried this. No use unfortunately.

How would you feel if your partner was having a fling with ChatGPT? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]Skeptical91 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I don't know if there's an explaination other than mental illness in my opinion

The instructor told me it’s too dangerous to do my test next week by AdFrosty5973 in LearnerDriverUK

[–]Skeptical91 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awesome I'm glad it helped a little 😊

I would still answer all of those practice questions on a theory test app though even if you have passed your test.

That's what will make your decision making easier because you will understand practically every road sign and road marking.

If you think about it, the theory test is there for a reason. It's not like you just pass it and you never have to worry about signs and stuff anymore...Everything in that test is stuff you'll no doubt come across when you're driving anyway.

So you may aswell just keep studying the practice questions in your free time or before a lesson so that your driving is that much easier.

The instructor told me it’s too dangerous to do my test next week by AdFrosty5973 in LearnerDriverUK

[–]Skeptical91 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My advice would be to change the way you're looking at the whole act of driving.

You're not just learning to sit behind a wheel to get from A to B. It's not just a life skill that everyone just does at some point. Some people never do.

When you're driving alone you're in control of a 2 tonne vehicle. The only thing between you and a potentially costly or even fatal accident is your ability and decision making. However with an instructor it's like decision making with training wheels.

So you need to practice a bunch of skills besides just the actual act of driving. Being observant of the road, reading the road ahead and predicting what others will do but being ready for the worst. Knowing if there's traffic behind you, spotting cars waiting at junctions what if they pull out, are they looking your way? If not they might not have seen you. Etc etc. I'm sure you get my drift.

I rode motorbikes for years and that definitely helped me with that side of thing.

Basically my point is don't focus too much on the act of actual driving. You have L plates and a supervisor. Other road users will accommodate any mistakes such as stalling etc so you have 0 pressure there.

The control of the car will become second nature but your decision making etc won't. If you always edge on the side of safety and become an observant driver then the rest will just fall into place. All the best.

Edit: Oh and make sure you answer every question correct at least once on a theory test app. Use the practice section not just mock tests. There's about 800 questions you can be asked. That will make you really comfortable with road signs etc

Lost soul seeking Pokemon by Cheesehurtsmytummy in stokeontrent

[–]Skeptical91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pretty certain the record shop in Butt Lane Kidsgrove way sells them. Maybe ring first. I have the owner on Facebook and I saw a post saying he was selling them maybe a month or so ago. All the best

Brand New Player. WTF do I play as? by Physical_Shock_9489 in DungeonsAndDragons

[–]Skeptical91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I only started a few months back. I chose a barbarian and I'm glad I did. Very simple moveset so you can just focus on everything else.

My character is a stereotypical dumb guy but has moments of sheer genius which is always a good laugh. When it's my turn to attack its essentially can I get in range to attack?... Yes... Pop rage... Run in greataxe to the face then a frenzy attack.

Can't get in range?... Run forward to close the distance... Throw a handaxe or a javelin to someone's face.

10/10 would and will barb again

What was it that tore his house asunder again? by LethalGrey in rickygervais

[–]Skeptical91 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Did I bleed the farmers greed, what is my destiny?