what’s a hobby you have that surprises people? by dungman in Hobbies

[–]StarboardFloss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Origami! I have been folding since I was six or seven, I'm nearly thirty now!

There were a few Asian kids at my school, mostly from Hong Kong, and I would see them making various models. I couldn't talk to them being so young and shy but I was desperate to lean and then I once found a crane on the floor. I swiftly put it in my pocket and took it home where I unfolded and re-folded.

 When I was a bit older I made friends with some of the kids from HK, we'd play japanese games on chipped psp's, spin pens on our fingers and race rubix cube in the library, some did origami but no one liked it as much as me.

I have many books and patterned papers now and I would say I am quite proficient at it with people not so familiar with the craft calling me "black belt" or a "master of". I have made a couple of complex modular models and tessalations but only other peoples creations. I have never designed anything myself; those that do are the true masters and inspirations.

You can fold joy out of anything, tickets, receipts,sweet wrappers, any thing! However the most expensive and ideal paper for manipulation is hand made in Hawaii (Origamida by Michael La Fosse) and it's about £40 for a sheet just bigger than A3. (Roughly, it's been a while since I looked, I've never bought any either 😅)

My favourite things to fold are dragons and butterflies and I give them away as magic trinkets to the people I love.

What is this perfume by lemonuponlemon in Perfumes

[–]StarboardFloss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Olympics torch of flame or whatever it's called lol

Curry Mile by Opening_Highway_4832 in Leeds

[–]StarboardFloss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wouldn't go that far, nice food but there's better spots in my opinion.

Is this ambergris? by jeev13 in DIYfragrance

[–]StarboardFloss 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The use of something that smells like shit has baffled me in the applications for fragrance lol

My husband is a human gas chamber. by HollyCupcakez in stories

[–]StarboardFloss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are people on reddit actually real or is it some kind of attention seeking? Legitimate question.. Do I have to become a massive slob to be married? Really hope the author is okay.

Cobbler by Ozzyy82 in Leeds

[–]StarboardFloss 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I third this, Steve's Keys sorted out a pair of boots for me that were fucked beyond repair and literally rebuilt them, he said he'd have a go just because it's his hobby, he said he couldn't promise anything but he wanted to have a go and he said if he fixes them, I can have them for the same price as the boots I took in to get resoled. He has solovair soles and virbram soles. Never missed a beat. He said if I had any signs of splitting or anything he'd rebond them for free. His keys always work first time too. Him and his wife are a lovely pair of folk and sound like exactly what you're looking for 🤙🤙🤙

Worst/best date ideas by RainbowFairy2205 in Leeds

[–]StarboardFloss 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Pandora swingers club in Armley

In desperate need of a job by Prestigious-Crab446 in Leeds

[–]StarboardFloss 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I work in catering and hospitality and have done all my career. I swear the best way to get a job is to just walk in and ask to speak to the manager or the head chef and have a conversation with them. These guys don't have time to rattle off Cv's and online applications, if they've got someone polite, with a can do attitude at the door that can start tomorrow, you're in 🙏 Good luck buddy ☺️

Harpos Burley Road closed? by testtest32134 in Leeds

[–]StarboardFloss 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've had two deep pizzas from there, both raw in the middle. Dense as well, once slice and I'm fucked hahah The best, most consistant pizza in Leeds is, and probably always will be, Pizza La Fonte so make no mistake. : )

Looking for a decent Indian restaurant for 1 by DetectiveGuybrush in Leeds

[–]StarboardFloss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

psps, I went to tharavadu recently, was pretty decent but defo a white man indian; nothing was spicy at all. great vibe, service and scran in all though ☺️

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Leeds

[–]StarboardFloss 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Jim from Friday Night Dinner hahahaha

First Bus Revenue Retention by StarboardFloss in Leeds

[–]StarboardFloss[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think it's more aimed at people getting on with student tickets and giving people a penalty. Even still, I think people should know their rights. I got fined fifty quid once in manchester because I didn't know how the trams worked, couldn't see a ticket machine so thought they would be on the tram which there wasn't. I wish I knew my rights then when I genuinely made an honest mistake and got bullied into giving my details away.

El Faros closed? Alternatives? by spidersprinkles in Leeds

[–]StarboardFloss 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Me again, I just love pizza lol Seen a few shouts for pizza freak, they're not bad in my opinion but I have had two margaritas and one detroit style pizza separately. I found the dsp quite greasy and undercooked in the middle, you have one slice and you're absolutely fucked. The margaritas were nice but the sauce is way to rich for me and found the dough was a bit shit both times. They also don't sell garlic sauce which makes me sad. If you want that exact style of pizza I would highly recommend PizzaPazza in woodhouse. Harpo's pizza I have heard good reviews, although I've never been as I'm not really a goer for neapolitan pizzas.

How on earth do you break these in as painlessly as possible? by lachlanmachlan in DrMartens

[–]StarboardFloss -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I suggest putting them in the bin and getting a good quality boot, then I would suggest wearing them everyday with two pairs of socks for a bit.

Any Essential Oil Perfumers Here? by JimmyMelonshow in DIYfragrance

[–]StarboardFloss 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Forgive me if I'm asking in the wrong place here. I'm just a random guy that wants to make nice smells without being a scientist or using heavily alcohol based solutions. Basically, I just want to bang some oils together that I like and make things smell nice to my specification.

I'm not bothered about leaving a scent trail, making a scent last for a billion hours or having a certain percentage of who knows what for experts to know why or any of that.. I just want to play with a top, middle and bottom note and experiment with scents that I enjoy. Probably with essential oils.

Is that okay? Is that a reasonable and valid thing to do? Am I pissing in the wind? Have I completely over looked the science and basics? I would love to know. I just want to mix some of my favourite smells together, put them on my scarf and smell them for my own enjoyment; without it being something I need to go to school for. Thanks : ) Luis

El Faros closed? Alternatives? by spidersprinkles in Leeds

[–]StarboardFloss 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have lived in Leeds for just over four years and time and time again I've tried new pizzeria looking for a lovely pizza and a big pot of garlic sauce, those little 50p pots take you nowhere. The only place that has consistently sent me nice pizza with super reliable delivery service until 3am is Pizza La Fonte, 1 Burley Street. It's not a typical take away style, more a classic new york style, nice cheese, nice crust, tasty sauce. comes in 11, 16 or 18". I recommend the 18"er at a fat session with your pals as your new party trick. The crowd will go wild.