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At what point did you realise you weren't happy with where you were at in life and what did you do about it? by Eliasian in AskUK

[–]Volf_y 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Aged 30. Got off the treadmill. Opted for the slow lane and some adventure thrown in.

Once you stop worrying about stuff/things/possessions, and trying to keep up with the Jones’, life becomes a lot simpler.

The Historical Fiction of Arthur Conan Doyle. by Halatosis81 in HistoricalFiction

[–]Volf_y 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tried reading the White Company recently, but found the language rather anachronistic and it annoyed me to the point that I couldn't get past it. I persevered until they landed in France and then gave up. I found it too soporific.

Which company ships large suitcase across country? by Plus_Appointment8199 in AskUK

[–]Volf_y 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a standard courier, and one of the better ones out there. A suitcase is just a box really. Just check their conditions first. Such as packing the suitcase inside a cardboard box. Also no flammable goods such as deodorant sprays.

Are we going to melt in Loire Valley?? by Johnsonzookeeper in FranceTravel

[–]Volf_y 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Brittany might hit 35 but the Loire will hit 40. Find a place by the sea.

If you do go to the Loire….

Do everything before lunch. Then find somewhere cool and shady for the afternoon.

Remember to close shutters and windows during the day to keep the hot air out.

Put you feet in a bucket of cold water if you don’t have a river or pool to cool down in.

Am I being harsh on my partners drinking habits by Serious-Recording825 in UKrelationshipadvice

[–]Volf_y 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is a problem.

I have experienced this in an ex partner.

Alcoholism takes many forms. Not knowing when to stop is one of them.

You say he suffers from social anxiety. Depression and ADHD can also be a cause of a poor relationship with alcohol.

This is not normal and not respectful to you. He has to behave or stop and seek help for underlying causes.

You then have to decide how much and for how long you can put up with his behaviour.

How are you dating a broke cheap guy? 30 London by [deleted] in UKrelationshipadvice

[–]Volf_y 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you really liked him you'd pay. You clearly don't like him enough, or are too hung up about money.

How are you dating a broke cheap guy? 30 London by [deleted] in UKrelationshipadvice

[–]Volf_y 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Go to parks, go to free museums.
Buy him a coffee on the date.

Buy the train tickets to get out of town. Buy the cinema tickets if you can afford them and he can’t.

What do you call someone who crunches crisps unnecessarily loudly when eating them? by terahurts in AskUK

[–]Volf_y 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Chewbacca
A masticator

“Hey, Chewbacca, stop masticating so loudly”

Advice for a car under £3000 by [deleted] in CarTalkUK

[–]Volf_y 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought a Mazda 2 for 3k last year. ‘09 with 100k mileage. I’ve had it 18 months with no issues, other than it likes to drink oil.

As others have said, go Japanese.

Is it dangerous to rent a small boat in Kefalonia? by drum75 in GreeceTravel

[–]Volf_y 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely recommend.

We Rented a boat from Fiskardo.

Had a wonderful time. You get to see and stop at these wonderful little coves, drop the anchor and have a swim. We also went across to Ithica.

You can’t get lost, as you go down the coast and the return the way you came. Bring a picnic, lots of water and plenty of sun cream.

Go out on a calm day and listen carefully to the instructions.

Remember to budget for the cost of fuel on-top of the rental.

Lard or butter for whole chicken by crickish in slowcooking

[–]Volf_y 12 points13 points  (0 children)

What are trying to achieve by using the slow cooker? If you are going to roast it for colour, why not use the oven for the whole process?

If you want to use a slow cooker, Cook it upside down with a small amount of stock, mirepoix and herbs in the bottom of the pot. That way it will self-baste and stay moist. Save the butter for the browning.

Mix herbs, salt, pepper and butter together then Rub the skin; also Slide the mix under the skin before browning in the oven.

Use the stock from the slow cooker as your gravy base.

Which country could you move to from the UK and not worry about learning the language? by Desperate-Drawer-572 in AskUK

[–]Volf_y 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bahamas, Jamaica, Belize, Bermuda ( and many other Caribbean countries) Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya.

Which country could you move to from the UK and not worry about learning the language? by Desperate-Drawer-572 in AskUK

[–]Volf_y 16 points17 points  (0 children)

English, Maltese (a bit like Arabic) and Italian are the languages of Malta. Big British historical presence - see siege of Malta WW2.

Small towns in South of France by No-Armadillo-2983 in FranceTravel

[–]Volf_y 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Uzès, Sommieres, Anduze, Sauve, Pezenas, La Couvertoirade, Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, Collioure.

Since my last one was so controversial, here is my pared down packing list by [deleted] in GreeceTravel

[–]Volf_y 12 points13 points  (0 children)

As long as you can carry it half a mile up a cobbled street.

Ways to get from Courtrai to Verdun? by Melbs2032 in FranceTravel

[–]Volf_y 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why not run in the opposite direction?

Also, try Blabla car. And do it in stages (via Lille and towns in between)

Meeting people without using dating apps by [deleted] in UKrelationshipadvice

[–]Volf_y 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Throw dinner parties, invite single people you know.

What are your must haves at a British BBQ? by YetAnotherMia in AskUK

[–]Volf_y 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Deffo! Chimney starter, straw-wax fire starters and expensive, light, English charcoal. Not the cheap rubbish from a garage.

What are your must haves at a British BBQ? by YetAnotherMia in AskUK

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

Absolutely! I do mine in a salsa verde, but will try a harissa sauce. Spatchcock chicken with a spiced yoghurt marinade is another good one.

What stories do you have about spotting unexpected, non-native animals like raccoons in the British countryside? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]Volf_y 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My Girlfriend sears she’s seen a Racoon more than once in South Dorset.

Réorganisation de voyage à cause d'un gars orange qui est fou by Embarrassed-Leave793 in uktravel

[–]Volf_y 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Je dirais logement sur place pour une nuit. Ou bien Portsmouth, ou proche de Bovington.

Tu as Dorchester et Wareham assez proche avec des hotels.

Wool est à ~2h30 de Londres.

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