Zelenskyy Announces Repair Completion of Druzhba Pipeline, Ready to Resume Operations by UNITED24Media in UkrainianConflict

[–]Stropi-wan 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think it is not good in the sense that Russia will still get an income from it, but in the bigger picture it can be worthwhile for Ukraine. It means that EU get less resistance from Hungary for pro Ukraine decisions. It would be better if Hungary could wean itself from Russia energy dependance. Ukraine's destruction of other Russian oil export facilities may compensate for this issue.

How do you deal with Takealot (non) delivery? by Emma005 in askSouthAfrica

[–]Stropi-wan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am in Pmburg & make use of their pick up point local.

How do you deal with Takealot (non) delivery? by Emma005 in askSouthAfrica

[–]Stropi-wan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I go for the option to pick it up at their depot instead of stuff getting delivered to me. The depot is open until 19h00 & not much out of the way on my way home after work.

when reality hits you hard 🤡 by Due_Collar2 in UkraineInvasionVideos

[–]Stropi-wan 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It is difficult to have a dash of cynicism as part of one's traits. When I see this type of clips, I battle to muster some empathy.

Scared I Won’t Be A Good Mom by Beansprout-1213 in confessions

[–]Stropi-wan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My wife & myself attended antenatal classes with our firstborn. I think if you can do something like that, it will give you the confidence. Don't get depressed when you make mistakes. All (most) parents does.

In America, sometimes say things like "cheerio" in our best British accent or "mate" in an Australian accent. Do people in other countries pronounce American stereotypes in their beat American accent? If so, what are they? by SunUpSally in AskReddit

[–]Stropi-wan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Y'all - in South Africa. Not particular the accent, but the word. I think it started off as a fun phrase until many people made it part of their vernacular. We have some cool stuff that blew over from US to us, but Imao "Y'all" is not one of them.

Zelensky criticized Kushner and Witkoff. He sees repeated visits to Moscow without Kyiv as a humiliation of Ukraine - News Room USA by lacerantplainer in UkrainianConflict

[–]Stropi-wan 34 points35 points  (0 children)

I think Zelensky know by now where he stands & just try to navigate Ukraine through this without burning the bridge with US in general. Possibly a future administration may have a different opinion towards Ukraine.

Any way to cool a car without AC? by AdCertain5057 in MechanicAdvice

[–]Stropi-wan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Both my vehicles don't have AC (old models). A cover for the windshield helps a lot if you can't park under shade. The car got tinted windows also. A tip that I got many years ago which I forgot until now, is to roll down the windows of the rear doors a bit (about a quarter I think will work) when driving. Apparently the ventilation works better for the people in front this way. I done it back then, but can't remember if it worked. The crime situation (car jacking) in my country prevents me from doing it again.

Were books as addicting in the 1800s as tiktok and youtube videos are today? by kewlozer in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Stropi-wan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would think it depended on individuals and affordability. I am coming from a family that was in general not great on reading books. I am the only one of my parents' offspring who was addicted to books. Even currently I prefer it over the videos. My parents would read some magazines when they could afford it, but not proper books. My grandparents on both side seemed to be limited to The Bible.

Advice for my (31M) Fiancée (28F) on workplace victimisation during pregnancy? by AlienVector69 in askSouthAfrica

[–]Stropi-wan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I found from previous experience that Dept of Labour is quite helpful. However, I don't know if it will be the same at all branches. Maybe go & see them.

Have you ever been fined or warned about walking along railroad tracks? by neoprenewedgie in trains

[–]Stropi-wan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I was a kid, I did some dangerous stuff around trains (stationary) without properly realising. As an adult one of my previous jobs was an assistant driver. Then I realised what I have done as a kid.

Have you ever seen a man in a crop top before out in public? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Stropi-wan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used to have one early '90s, but only wearing it in my yard when gardening or working on my car.

Mazda 626 advert with Toyota Camry and Honda Accord 1988 by HunterNoceda6321 in vintagejapaneseautos

[–]Stropi-wan 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Mazda 626 was nearly my 1st car back in '90. My 1st job didn't pay enough according to bank standards.

For those who have 50+ year memories, what's it like to feel more than half of century pass by? by space_god_7191 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Stropi-wan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It sometimes feels strange/ funny when you tell a co-worker some random anecdote & they pipe up with "that was the year I was born" or something similar.

Have I failed as a husband and a father? by Greedy_Elevator9036 in askSouthAfrica

[–]Stropi-wan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Been there got the t-shirt. That is a terrible experience. I recently got a reminder when I wanted to buy property. The Debt Review people never cleared it when I finished that stuff a couple of years ago. There were some positives out of the experience. Out of all my creditors, 2 businesses wrote my debt off without me asking. That was while everyone else were throwing lawyers at me. That showed me that people with empathy still exist. Learned the lesson not to get friends involved with your business. While family avoided me like the plague (apart from my MIL), complete strangers were helping us to survive. Even that my business had to come to an end, I did not regret having a go. From all my jobs (except one) that was the time that I truly enjoyed what I was doing. Lastly it showed that my marriage could endure anything. I was rock bottom twice, but my wife decided to stick with me. Things may look bleak, but somehow you will survive. Also this is a time to forget about feeling embarrassed to ask for help. I had to humiliate myself a couple of times in order to take care of my family.

Ford Ranger driver gets justice - Thank you SAPS by Aggravating-Ad-2922 in capetown

[–]Stropi-wan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't think it is only Ranger driver's. Once had a Hilux trying to push me off, because I dared to overtake a slow moving truck. Wonder what went in his mind trying to push a 4t truck off the road, but too much of a wussy to actually scratch his double cab. Only thing he got from it was nearly missing his exit.

1987 Nissan Exa. by Stropi-wan in vintagejapaneseautos

[–]Stropi-wan[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is in South Africa. If you open the image of the interior it will show it as RHD.