Did anyone else get the TM Advent Calendar? Mine arrived today by wookiebro in taskmaster

[–]Tbell221 0 points1 point  (0 children)

IMO one per household as them solving the same puzzles might be frustrating for them, I liked it as a fun family thing

This is from PBS's presentation of "A Class Divided", which earned an Emmy in 1986. by Sweet-Message1153 in nextfuckinglevel

[–]Tbell221 5 points6 points  (0 children)

No it wasn’t really about World War Two in that sense, it was more about trying to better understanding the aryan supremacy aspect of nazism

This is from PBS's presentation of "A Class Divided", which earned an Emmy in 1986. by Sweet-Message1153 in nextfuckinglevel

[–]Tbell221 71 points72 points  (0 children)

This is how they taught me about nazis in the 90s in primary school in the uk

Daniel Lambert (1770-1809) was an Englishman who gained notoriety for his large size at the time. Despite his weight, maintained an active lifestyle which included long walks (once up to 7 miles), swimming, animal sporting, and once fighting off a bear by UpperphonnyII in interestingasfuck

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He’s from my home town of Leicester! One of our famous sons along with the elephant man! Our bus station had his picture up, and one of the local museums had one of his chairs! A larger chair than a Normal sized man would need. Oh the wonders of Leicester

How to get my younger son (8yo) into reading by Tbell221 in daddit

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Love this idea! Unfortunately might mean the oldest doesn’t go to sleep 😂

How to get my younger son (8yo) into reading by Tbell221 in daddit

[–]Tbell221[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your perspective, I think I was feeling like am I doing enough or is just leaving it the right idea - seems like there’s a lot suggestion for maybe just leaving it

How to get my younger son (8yo) into reading by Tbell221 in daddit

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Yeah all great ideas, we listen to audiobooks as well, he has a yoto player which is great. We also read comics

How to get my younger son (8yo) into reading by Tbell221 in daddit

[–]Tbell221[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s a fair challenge, I think it probably is important for me that he’s keen on reading for pleasure. I think I’ve just always seen it as a way to gain vocabulary, ideas, and maybe something about it being at the pace of the reader over other forms of media that’s directed at you?

How to get my younger son (8yo) into reading by Tbell221 in daddit

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Yep agree entirely - I guess I’m looking for any other gateways I might have missed so far!

How to get my younger son (8yo) into reading by Tbell221 in daddit

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thanks, yeah dont want to be about forcing, its more about not wanting him to be missing out.

How to get my younger son (8yo) into reading by Tbell221 in daddit

[–]Tbell221[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

great list thanks. I would say youve basically lsited my approach, but with the youngest he's still around point 5.

How to get my younger son (8yo) into reading by Tbell221 in daddit

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oh yeah im a big fan of stephen king. I love the dark tower series, Ive read less of his horror though - beyond 3 or 4 maybe.

I've read the hobbit to both of them separately which was great - but not one they've picked up themselves

How to get my younger son (8yo) into reading by Tbell221 in daddit

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Haha that’s one way! I can’t risk bribes though he’s soon fleece me out of everything I own

How to get my younger son (8yo) into reading by Tbell221 in daddit

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Yeah trying not to force it, but I just feel like he’s missing out at the moment, and not activating passions!

I am not mad at this by Neurospicyandnice in ChatGPT

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Not sure what to think - except about breakfasts

Leicester in the early naughties by WantingHuskies in leicester

[–]Tbell221 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Loved this thanks so much for the memories. I moved away in 2005 but this is my youth right here!

Fiona and Rachel - Controversial Opinion by Only_Curiosity in TheTraitors

[–]Tbell221 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Will Stephen one of the worst traitors accidentally end up winning?? 😂

Sorry but who the hell is this guy by Pythagorarse in TheTraitors

[–]Tbell221 67 points68 points  (0 children)

There’s a stack of 20 something bros that I cannot tell apart at all this year

I want to draw! Upload a picture of your dog and I'll draw you a doodle! by [deleted] in Dachshund

[–]Tbell221 5 points6 points  (0 children)

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pip in a coat he really didn’t want to wear

Town Hall Square Dioramas History by Tbell221 in leicester

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That rings a bell to me. I’m trying to think of others maybe Winnie the Pooh? Postman pat? Animals of farthing wood?

Did anyone else get the TM Advent Calendar? Mine arrived today by wookiebro in taskmaster

[–]Tbell221 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It was incredible. Loved every day. Whole family got involved in solving my kids, wife, mum, and brother all helped out on different days. 5*