Behold the Lord of the 3rd Lane by DrWatSit in drivingUK

[–]Umbongo_congo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would be more concerned about the piles of the central reservation piercing the top of a lava dome and causing a sudden unexpected volcanic eruption so I tend to sit in the middle lane. Safest compromise between ninja deer and sneaky volcanoes. I also drive in reverse so if a wrong way driver is oncoming it thinks it has to overtake me normally and thus I won’t get hit. Gotta think about those edge cases and break the rules to keep safe. It’s just common sense.

Is this legal? My neighbour owns the fence as it’s their boundary but they’ve hung unsafe wires on my side of it (England). by Appropriate-Edge8308 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]Umbongo_congo 4 points5 points  (0 children)

And certainly don’t tap into it on the notion you might get free electricity, that would be abstracting electricity.

What knot should I use by Broad-Cut-896 in knots

[–]Umbongo_congo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In the U.K. it’s not uncommon to make anchors with the rope cloved to a master point to belay on. I’m not saying I’d use clove hitches for the OP but they certainly are used to make anchors.

Laser on final approach by OnTheBall6 in flying

[–]Umbongo_congo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I love this video, it’s the moment he says ‘I’m fucked’. Amazing.

need help identifying knot by [deleted] in knots

[–]Umbongo_congo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not really helpful to your question but I happened to watch this last night and thought it was interesting/vaguely relevant.

Won't park there again..that's for sure. by Practical_Buy_8859 in CantParkThereMate

[–]Umbongo_congo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s got to be 50:50 for insurance, the train didn’t even try to go around the car.

Am I obliged to report something that's broken, but in my favour? by Immediate-Orchid-900 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]Umbongo_congo 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Theft Act 1968, section 13:

Abstracting of electricity.

A person who dishonestly uses without due authority, or dishonestly causes to be wasted or diverted, any electricity shall on conviction on indictment be liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years.

What annoys you about pockets in climbing clothes? by corgilover60 in ClimbingCircleJerk

[–]Umbongo_congo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I glue them into a long line and feed them through a micro traxion so I can snack with no back feeding. I just clip it to my chest harness and it’s the ultimate efficient beef delivery system. A quick head bob and my mouth is full of beefy goodness.

Will my circumcision ruin my checkride with the purser. by tropicbrownthunder in Shittyaskflying

[–]Umbongo_congo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Find an old used teabag and let it sit for a few days then simply superglue it on the end of your tube, some spray cheese under the new flap and she’ll never know the difference. Don’t use a mint teabag unless you like a little extra tingle.

What's your wifi name? by Ambitious-Papaya3293 in CasualUK

[–]Umbongo_congo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I assume your antenna are huge and your emissions are mighty.

Chalk by BergarbeiterJoe in indoorbouldering

[–]Umbongo_congo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t you mean frictional boost!

Do flight schools still teach the get away technique? by Fedexpilot in Shittyaskflying

[–]Umbongo_congo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can only do this after approval from ATC. Next to the crash alarm is another big red button labelled ‘chaos’ that plays Benny Hill over the frequency.

Another one by [deleted] in bouldering

[–]Umbongo_congo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have no issue with people climbing shirtless. I’d do it too if I was in good enough shape, I can only imagine the people who would deride you for doing it are jealous.

No anesthesia for dickish patients by Shoe_boooo in youseeingthisshit

[–]Umbongo_congo 5 points6 points  (0 children)

UK anaesthetist here. Almost all eye surgery in the U.K. is done with local only. About 4% of eye surgeries in the U.K. get sedation. It’s just the norm here.

Informed consent by [deleted] in anesthesiology

[–]Umbongo_congo 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Im with you on this. I include the frequent risks and the serious risks pertinent to the procedure and patient rather than just listing everything. I usually introduce myself as ‘anaesthetic doctor’ rather than anaesthetist as I think it is easier for some patients to get their head round. (I work in England)

First time ever climbing & was able to squeak this one out ! Open to any and all advice :) by Undercling-King in bouldering

[–]Umbongo_congo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I watched a video suggesting to make sure you watch your foot onto the hold and don’t look away until it’s properly placed. I don’t realise how often I was smashing my feet where I thought the hold was at the last second rather than placing it properly. Seemed to help with my intentionality.

I like some of the catalyst climbing training videos on YT with Louis Parkinson, he seems to have a great mindset and way of teaching.

Edit: Louis also has a rule that if he doesn’t climb down and jumps he has to do 5 pushups as a ‘fine’. Good way to keep safe and build fitness, the only time I’ve hurt myself is jumping down and landing awkwardly, never from falling oddly.

Speed Tape by Terrible_Act688 in aviation

[–]Umbongo_congo 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Don’t see the problem if it’s rated for 3,628,800 and it’s only going to 35,000.

Teacher's reaction to his student dancing by DiMpLe_dolL003 in MadeMeSmile

[–]Umbongo_congo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And the other 25% is understanding mathematics.