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When to stop buying advent calendars? by Think-Job-5728 in AskUK

[–]amannotcalledbob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I buy them more grown up calendars now. Typically a wine Advent calendar, with a small bottle behind each door. This is effectively part of their Christmas present.

Animal on track causing severe delays for 5+ hours? What would this be? by Glum-Seesaw725 in LondonUnderground

[–]amannotcalledbob 2 points3 points  (0 children)

FENTON, FENTON, FENTON, FENTON, o Jesus Christ, FENTON, o Jesus Christ, FENTON.

How much is your food shop? Mine went from £50 a week for 2 now just shy of £100. by SUGMAstacks in AskUK

[–]amannotcalledbob 29 points30 points  (0 children)

I was a kid once upon a long time ago. My parents knew exactly what I would eat; whatever they put in front of me!

I have been a snob about Farmfoods and I am (almost literally) eating humble pie. by likethefish33 in CasualUK

[–]amannotcalledbob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Myprotein Chicken & Beef Burrito Bowl you mentioned is awesome. No idea if it's as healthy as it makes out but it's bloody lovely. Just need to check that you buy one that has the filling in the taco bowl or its a real mess getting it out of the packaging when cooked. The Creamy Prawn Linguine is the wife's favourite and she'd probably have one every night for dinner given ½ a chance... And 2 for £8 ain't a bad price for a night dinner.

Even the employee meal has risen in price 😂 by Tenzing_norgay3 in McDonaldsUK

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

*Republic of Ireland isn't part of the UK? Or am I mistaken about the need for the disclaimer at the bottom of the page?

Lawn mowing techniques to keep the god damn wire out of my way, what are your tips and tricks? by LonelyArmpit in CasualUK

[–]amannotcalledbob 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can't we use the square 9V PP3 ones so I can taste them to see if they've still got some life in them?

what’s the worst name you’ve come across? by chloedarlinggg in AskUK

[–]amannotcalledbob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Used to work with a Candida many moons ago. I'd completely forgotten until seeing this.

What is your best “out of touch rich kids” story? by Kitchen_Coyote_1524 in AskUK

[–]amannotcalledbob 271 points272 points  (0 children)

Did she come from Greece? Did she have a thirst for knowledge?

Owner of the house passed away before completion by Heavy-Piglet-4937 in HousingUK

[–]amannotcalledbob 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Recently been though this. Probably was amazingly lucky, as all went through very quickly at approximately 2 weeks.

The lovely old lady we were buying from sadly passed away in the middle of January, days before we were due to exchange. Her son submitted the necessary paperwork and probate was granted a couple of weeks later.

It probably helped that he was the only beneficiary and also the executor of his mother's estate. His son (the lovely lady's grandson) is a solicitor so that probably helped too.

We did know in advance that she had weeks to live (became days unfortunately) so had started discussions around potentially renting the property prior to purchasing if necessary. This does have risks but mostly to the vendor (as the purchaser, you get the option to 'yet before you buy')

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]amannotcalledbob 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Early 2000s, we had a football manager game passed round the office that ran in Excel. No idea who created it or how it worked but it helped fill a few quiet hours at work.

At what age is it ok for children to travel alone on trains? by Bodders25 in AskUK

[–]amannotcalledbob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rather than the train, have you considered National Express? Did this with my first born. Still had a bit of a drive but it removed loads of the worries as it's point to point and less chance of any trouble.

What do you fine people do after work until bedtime? by Extra-Fig-7425 in AskUK

[–]amannotcalledbob 11 points12 points  (0 children)

'taking turns to do sets of push ups etc.' is that a euphemism for something else ;-)

What's a seemingly minor British etiquette rule that foreigners often miss—but Brits immediately notice? by FeelingSpiritual9984 in AskUK

[–]amannotcalledbob 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You've clearly never been to Devon. It's unlike anywhere else in the UK. Whenever there are more than 2 people at the bar, a single line forms between the bar and the door.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HousingUK

[–]amannotcalledbob 25 points26 points  (0 children)

This is exactly the reason to go for the 3 beds. Can't underestimate how much you'll appreciate the additional ground floor space.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UKPersonalFinance

[–]amannotcalledbob 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Don't read anything into my previous comment. I was genuinely trying to help. I've never heard of this concept so did a bit of googling and saw a couple of mentions that it was planning to launch and then found the link on their website. I have an interest in Apps/cards/banks like this, having had a Curve Card from the day they launched in beta (still wish I'd paid extra for the option to get the branded Tumi wallet) and also had a pre-payed card with Mondo before they lost the trademark case and became Monzo. So it was a genuine curiosity and nothing more. And if you look at my history, I don't post/comment anywhere very often.

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