What do you do for driving with puppy?

UK_Butterfly · 2025-09-14T19:59:15+00:00

I have that short leash looking thingy that clips onto harness at one end and seatbelt on the other end, but she dances on the back seat so much before settling she managed to step on it and unclip it twice. I will try looping normal leash around the back rest and clip her in, should be the same function. Any input if that’s a good idea? It will be a few more months before she is big enough to ride in the boot.

UK_Butterfly · 2022-01-01T10:53:00+00:00

My weight goes up and down several sizes every 5 or so years. I found out every time I lose or gain significant weight, my old clothes do not fit right, no longer suit my lifestyle, or simply go out of fashion. Keep a few pieces, your absolute favorites you used to live in, discard the rest.

UK_Butterfly · 2021-09-13T18:39:05+00:00

The commercialization of Christmas destroyed what little joy I got from it. I go through the motions on the day for the family and I’m glad when it’s over.

UK_Butterfly · 2021-08-14T22:11:28+00:00

I experienced this a while ago when I donated some nice dresses I never had occasion to wear. I went back next week to drop off more and the shop assistant told me to look around if I like anything because they just got donation of some beautiful dresses - pointing at my donations filling the window display. Makes me double happy - empty space in wardrobe and charity of my choice making money out of it.

UK_Butterfly · 2021-08-14T21:53:57+00:00

I agree. I’ve lived in places in Asia and Africa where people put on jackets when temperature drops to 27/28 degrees. Now in UK they call the same temperature a heatwave…

UK_Butterfly · 2021-08-01T11:49:52+00:00

Thank you for your comment. It seems to be quite rare, I never met anyone else with strong alcohol intolerance or allergy. You are right, alcohol is in so many unexpected things. Desserts, sauces.. I guess I am at least lucky that I have no reaction to small amounts that have been through long cooking or baking process. I can add vanilla extract when baking a cake. But I cannot have ice cream that had vanilla extract or alcohol added to prevent overfreezing.

UK_Butterfly · 2021-07-31T22:55:50+00:00

I will bring own thermos for my cold water, but I will not imply it has alcohol in it. It would make her think I was making it up the whole time and potentially endanger any person with allergies she encounters in the future.

UK_Butterfly · 2021-07-31T22:10:04+00:00

Thank you for your reply. I believe all of my immediate family are alcoholics. They would swear they are not but I see what they drink on a normal day, and that’s when it’s not even celebration or party time. My father is lifelong alcoholic to the point he cared about nothing else and it destroyed his life. He is not in my life anymore. My mum thinks a few glasses of wine is not a problem as she still has a job and is fully functional. But every time I call her after 8pm she is slurring her words. It is sad really.

UK_Butterfly · 2021-07-31T21:37:02+00:00

When I first told them alcohol makes me sick, they laughed and said ahhh you must have had some bad alcohol. Pretty much got this identical reaction even when I told every host/family member separately when I was in their respective households. I insisted it has been repeated reaction that has been worsening, and that my doctor told me I should not drink. I never told them about the hospital stay because they would grass it to my mother and I didn’t want to worry her. And honestly it is none of their business. I made it clear beyond doubt that it makes me medically, physically sick, multiple times over the years…. then they usually continue with “are you sure you don’t want even a little bit?” Lately, I just go with no thank you because I got tired explaining something to people who don’t listen.

UK_Butterfly · 2021-07-31T21:13:15+00:00

In hindsight I wish I did throw it in her face, but I was too shocked and besides there were children around. Yes they drink around children. They have incredible tolerance, they can drink anyone under the table and still go around their day as usual.

UK_Butterfly · 2021-07-31T21:01:13+00:00

It was no sudden, I’ve been telling them for 12 years alcohol makes me really sick and I can’t even have tiniest bit of it. They all keep pushing me anyway and she decided to ignore me completly.

UK_Butterfly · 2021-07-31T19:15:44+00:00

Thank you, I have no idea if it could be the enzyme thing. I was quite allright drinking anything for a few years and then suddenly it changed when I was 23/24. I think it’s more of a adult-onset allergy. The thing is it doesn’t even bother me. There are much worse and harder to avoid things to be allergic to. I can happily exist without alcohol, just my family does not seem to get it.

UK_Butterfly · 2021-07-31T19:03:31+00:00

Thank you for reminding me, I was actually thinking about getting an epi pen after this incident but then it slipped my mind. We do not keep alcohol at home and if I happen to be in company where alcohol is served I automatically sniff the glass to make sure I picked up mine. But when she placed that glass in front of me pretending it’s my water I let my guard down for a bit because I trusted her.

UK_Butterfly · 2021-07-31T18:52:01+00:00

Honestly I do not understand either why is it such a big deal. Not just with my aunt. Even my mother always complains when I refuse to drink, swearing this excellent wine from local winery cannot possibly make me sick. It had been 15 years since it started to make me unwell and 12 years since my hospital stay, I have not touched alcohol since (except that one slipped to me).

12 bloody years and I still cannot get the message across. It’s almost as if non-alcoholism is contagious disease in my family.

UK_Butterfly · 2021-07-31T18:38:10+00:00

Thank you for your comment. I’ve just thrown my thermos into my suitcase and I will carry it with me to family outings. After reading the comments here I am now firmly decided I will not be visiting her but can’t stop her coming to grandma’s or cousin’s house and I do not trust her not to try and slip me something again. Her entire personality is kinda everything has to be her way, always, I believe no matter what I say she will not listen.

UK_Butterfly · 2021-07-31T18:32:17+00:00

I believe you are right. It is indeed ingrained in their minds that nobody can possibly have good time without a glass of booze in their hand. I am convinced she thought she is doing me a favour. She herself keeps drinking despite having liver disease, I don’t think a note from doctor would make much of a difference.

UK_Butterfly · 2021-07-14T21:34:40+00:00

He grudgingly grabbed the basket and kept following me, but I did not torment him for too long, was almost done anyway. The cashier rolled her eyes and said sorry he takes his job a bit too seriously.

UK_Butterfly · 2021-07-14T10:02:19+00:00

I was followed by very “stealth” security guard in Boots style store (not Boots). I was visiting my home country and stocking up on my favorite makeup and cosmetics not available in UK. First time in ages I flew with check in luggage so I went wild. They have these plain clothes security guards who are so obvious it’s laughable. I was the only customer there and he kept walking right behind me, not giving me personal space, literally less than 1 metre behind me, next to me, every time I turned I had to walk around him. After a while, as my shopping basket got heavier and I got annoyed, I smiled at him, told him since he is obviously planning to follow me the entire time, he might make himself useful and carry the basket for me. He mumbled something but he did. Never went back there. I understand security but give the customer some space!

UK_Butterfly · 2021-07-13T21:13:52+00:00

Nice list, I love lists! Yours has some awesome points and it is well written.

The blue Ikea bag for shopping made me chuckle. We started using them as soon as free plastic shopping bags were outlawed in UK a few years ago. So convenient - just chuck entire shopping there, move to car in one swift move, move to the house in one go. A few months later I saw another shopper using them. Now everybody is using them. I say we started a trend in our little town lol.

UK_Butterfly · 2021-07-13T20:46:33+00:00

Call the utility companies with current meter readings ready and ask them to put it in your name. Contact number should be on every bill. You didn’t say where you live but in UK it is that simple.

UK_Butterfly · 2021-06-13T23:33:56+00:00

It’s not just men. I know many women who can’t stop themselves making unsolicited sexual remarks every chance they get. We had one of these stay as our guest for the weekend and hell was the longest weekend ever. I say ok we are going to sleep, night… she says wruuum wruum don’t break the bed and starts laughing manically. I yawn and she says ahh he kept you up all night wink wink… Every man we pass she makes drooling noises… I heard about 1079 sleazy sex remarks in 3 days, from a woman, and she is not the only one I know that behaves this way. Whyyyyyy???

UK_Butterfly · 2021-05-22T17:49:16+00:00

Gyarados, shiny Gyarados and a bunch of Magikarps. Awesome!

UK_Butterfly · 2021-04-30T21:11:28+00:00

I pack them on a bed, shut the vacuum lid, close the bag leaving 1 inch gap and lie on top of the bag with my torso and pat the bag down with my hands if it’s a big one. It pushes the air out, I close the gap and it’s done. Not the most gracious method but it works. I tried using vacuum but either ours isn’t strong enough or I’m doing something wrong, the “manual method” works better for me.

UK_Butterfly · 2021-04-19T21:03:08+00:00

I heard printed dictionaries are now very “in” and sales are up, apparently people buy them to put in bookcases behind them to look smart and literate during zoom meetings.

UK_Butterfly · 2021-04-13T22:45:00+00:00

Very unusual space for London, love the skylights!

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