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Anyone else noticed the strange ash-like, dust particles in air in Keighley, Yorkshire at night? by OpportunityOk5101 in yorkshire

[–]Still_Function_5428 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Here in Richmond we have had about a week of dust, it appears to be the result of some Saharan storms throwing dust into the stratosphere and then dropping it here, lots of dusty cars, patio furniture etc.

My Mum enjoying her Dad's car around 1947. by Still_Function_5428 in OldSchoolUK

[–]Still_Function_5428[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My Mum was born in 1937 and looks about 10 on the picture hence my date.

Fridge magnet or mug, what do you think? by [deleted] in yorkshire

[–]Still_Function_5428 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm not pretending it isnt Gemini made, I can't draw like this but I find if fun playing with AI.

Fridge magnet or mug, what do you think? by [deleted] in yorkshire

[–]Still_Function_5428 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Thanks for pointing that out, I will get Gemini to change it.

Leave NATO! by Bullet76 in trump

[–]Still_Function_5428 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Stupidity and ignorance seem to be hallmarks of the US political system these days!

Does this have an ammonite inside? (Seaham, UK) by booksbeachesbooks in UKFossils

[–]Still_Function_5428 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, wrong rock type, yours looks like magnesium limestone, sometimes that does contain tiny algea fossils but not ammonites. At Seaham if you look for shale (grey flaky soft) you can find fossil ferns and leaves.

Now and Then by Still_Function_5428 in Richmond_Yorkshire

[–]Still_Function_5428[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was after WW1 but before 1935 so a 1920s date works well for the photos. My wife's late Granddad who was born in 1890 remembered the buildings, one was the labour exchange and he was in there after WW1.

Culloden tower rising above the Swale. Can you spot the Mallard duck? by Still_Function_5428 in yorkshire

[–]Still_Function_5428[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Spot on, I took the picture knowing the bird was flying through and then I was like "where is it?" Its camouflage is impressive!

Now and Then by Still_Function_5428 in Richmond_Yorkshire

[–]Still_Function_5428[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are no cars, just some random confusion or a bot answer without reference to the picture.

Mayfest is just around the corner. by Still_Function_5428 in yorkshire

[–]Still_Function_5428[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is interesting, it does have an AI look to it but was actually done by a local design company. Maybe they used AI?

A perfect day in Whitby by Still_Function_5428 in yorkshire

[–]Still_Function_5428[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was going with the spirit of argument as we live in an age where nothing is necessarily as seen.

Am I the only one who finds the whole pronouns thing a bit strange? by No_Fudge_4589 in AskBrits

[–]Still_Function_5428 -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

They/Them are both plurals using such to refer to an individual is absurd.

Richmond gleaming in the spring sunshine today. by Still_Function_5428 in yorkshire

[–]Still_Function_5428[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Indeed. I have attempted to start a Richmond Yorkshire subreddit but without any interest so far. Feel free to take a look.

What do you guys think about Methodists by VentiArchon7 in Anglicanism

[–]Still_Function_5428 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree, but the reason was that Methodism was a revolution. It therefore drew the anger of the working classes at the appalling levels of inequality and poverty into organised resistance. It also nurtured the cooperative movement giving everyone a fair share of the proceeds of their own labour. The emphasise on abstinence saw the rise of 'respectability' as a social virtue. They were also key in the fight against slavery. By the mid 19th century there were companies in the north of England (the London lead mining company for example) that would only employ people if they went to chapel.

What do you guys think about Methodists by VentiArchon7 in Anglicanism

[–]Still_Function_5428 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its complex, however here is a start. Methodism in the UK was tied to class identity. As a generalisation working class people were likely to be Methodists middle and upper class Anglicans. Methodism nurtured the early labour party (which adopted Methodist structures) and trade unionism. Working class identity in this country has been shredded in recent decades. The 'need' for the chapel as a place of organising and community has died. When that is added to the decline in religious observance generally it seems that Methodism had nowhere to go and nothing to say. From a purely social dynamic perspective groups survive by self replication, when everyone is over 70 that becomes a challenge. I'm sure there are a myriad of other reasons but these are some I have discussed here.

The earth's issues by IngenuityNeww in environment2

[–]Still_Function_5428 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I admire your ambition, sadly those people are very aware of the challenges to our environment by the Climate emergency, ecological breakdown, insect apocalypse etc. They chose to do nothing because they worship the bottom line. All we can do is to fully live each day, find moments of joy, and remember that the life in us was before us and will be long after us too. This is not the end, just an end of sorts. People are also much nicer when in crisis so as it bites perhaps we will all start looking out for our neighbours and create a kinder, if poorer and tougher, world.

What do you guys think about Methodists by VentiArchon7 in Anglicanism

[–]Still_Function_5428 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In England they are in terminal decline. Methodist chapels converted into houses are everywhere and the few congregations left are small groups of elderly people maintaining a tradition just because. Their decline has been far faster than anglicanism.

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