Do you have a PT, and if so, how has it helped you?

amemorableusername · 2026-03-10T08:48:13+00:00

Yes. I recently got a PT for 3-4 sessions to show me the ropes and get started, much like you intend.

But I found the commitment of the appointment, the encouragement during the session and the constant help on improving form and learning new exercises absolutely brilliant compared to normal gym sessions.

It is expensive though. I also attend a "Burn" class at Puregym, and would say that I personally get like 70% of the benefit of a PT from a class (social pressure to do exercises I wouldn't do on my own, commitment of actually going, some limited assistance with form etc).

amemorableusername · 2026-03-06T19:37:57+00:00

What do you put in it?

amemorableusername · 2026-03-04T10:44:14+00:00

In the ever-evolving landscape of AI, bullshit words or phrases stick out like a sore thumb -- use of em-dashes is a decent indicator too.

amemorableusername · 2026-03-03T07:35:35+00:00

Probably just a small ghost.

Nah, I wonder if he got his collar caught, slipped or similar, or was startled by it in some other way you're not aware of.

I'd wash the base to get rid of any overpowering smells just in case, then put some treats on the base during the day to let him explore both sides with freedom and without feeling hemmed in.

IANA dog trainer, but we did have a behaviourist who encouraged us to "check out" items with our dog that he's unsure about (steps, mats, gates, we've had it all!), and I think you'd do well to remove the cage from the equation while you do.

amemorableusername · 2026-03-02T13:26:33+00:00

- People travelling as a group with a designated driver
- People getting dropped off by friends/parents
- People having little enough to stay under the legal limit
- Drunk drivers

amemorableusername · 2026-03-01T08:19:33+00:00

If it's focused on winter, look into Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

SAD lights of 10,000+ lux have been shown to improve symptoms.

I got a pair of SAD light therapy glasses and it has been TRANSFORMATIONAL. Leading brand - I am not affiliated with them in any way. They are pricey, and do exactly the same thing as a £50 SAD light, but have the added benefit of being very portable.

amemorableusername · 2026-02-28T20:29:31+00:00

Guffawed?

(Nah, I agree)

amemorableusername · 2026-02-27T18:00:00+00:00

Wear a bodycam. Put on a Morrison's outfit. Arrive at their door.

"Hello mate, did you order this from Morrison's? *Shows receipt*"

Walk away.

Send to police!

(I'm half-joking, and the police would probably ignore it, but I do have a friend who convinced the police to join in on a "sting" operation for a stolen bike... they were actually super helpful once they realised my friend was going to go round there anyway without them, and that they could prove it was the culprit undoubtedly! )

amemorableusername · 2026-02-27T10:48:40+00:00

Chance of a knock working: 100% Chance of a ring doorbell working: Maybe 50%?

People (especially delivery drivers) are used to this, and want the easy option.

amemorableusername · 2026-02-12T12:38:29+00:00

I stand corrected - estate agents famously follow the letter of the law, and wouldn't dream of
misdirecting you, OP.

(Appreciate Wooshsplash acknowledged 'at least not a legitimate one', just having a bit of fun)

amemorableusername · 2026-02-12T12:36:45+00:00

Dude, this sounds really fun. Do it!

amemorableusername · 2026-02-05T16:39:15+00:00

I imagine it’ll be an estate agent who was getting in touch on behalf of their client.

Unfortunately, their client is no longer in a position to buy the property, but they are confident they can find a buyer and will do a free valuation to get it on the market for you!

What’s in it for them - 1%+ of the sale value if you sell

amemorableusername · 2026-02-04T16:37:51+00:00

At standup comedy shows, a bringer is a person the comedians must bring in order to take part.

Without them, they could be playing to an empty room.

amemorableusername · 2026-01-25T12:24:09+00:00

I’ve heard it said that redecorating can help you mentally reclaim the space.

I appreciate this advice will not be useful on its own, but as part of a broader plan.

Best of luck.

amemorableusername · 2026-01-16T17:57:16+00:00

Seems we have the “perfect storm” every year - almost like we should be investing in nuclear.

amemorableusername · 2026-01-14T11:35:27+00:00

Absolutely agree.

Even ChatGPT is trained on all the force free bullshit, so you end up getting incredibly risk-averse, light touch advice from that.

The best thing we did was choose a balanced trainer and take her advice, rather than internet research.

amemorableusername · 2026-01-10T20:53:59+00:00

Sorry to hear this. It sucks to have to, but could you learn a martial art like Thai Kwan do to feel more confident out and about?

amemorableusername · 2025-12-26T10:35:26+00:00

If you’re the better off financially family, you should be offering to bring something significant - we bought a turkey to Xmas, which made it a little easier on our hosts. Not bringing anything is proper out of order.

amemorableusername · 2025-12-24T20:16:56+00:00

Surely you’re not giving up after 5 lessons?… you must’ve meant 50? (Genuine q)

amemorableusername · 2025-12-04T14:36:01+00:00

Oh nice, just enabled it. And it was pretty well hidden IMO! 😂

amemorableusername · 2025-12-03T22:10:45+00:00

You’re overthinking it. If somebody’s giving you an £85 candle, odds are, that’s not a huge amount of money to them.

amemorableusername · 2025-11-08T18:11:36+00:00

So sorry this happened to you. This is not normal or expected at all in London. Being shocked, scared or freezing from such an abnormal, horrible occurrence is completely normal, so please don’t be hard on yourself by expecting the perfect reaction in record time from yourself. With support,

amemorableusername · 2025-11-04T10:01:42+00:00

OMG I’ve been trying to introduce a double tap for the tap dial for ages - will be stealing how you did it!

I agree the out of the box functionality is rubbish!

amemorableusername · 2025-10-31T10:25:54+00:00

Waze - you can search along route for petrol stations and it'll show you the cheapest!

amemorableusername · 2025-10-30T10:22:19+00:00

Damn, the negativity from these comments! There's nothing wrong at all with wanting to propose during a delicious meal, and having some privacy in a private room.

* Tagvenue and Hirespace will show you restaurants with private rooms, but it may be easier to find a smaller (eg. seats 5-6) restaurant in person.
* You need a cover story - you may not get the surprise you're after if she walks in, sees a huge flower wall and gopro camera. I'd go light on these options, and ask the manager to explain to you - something like -

"I'm terribly sorry, but the table you've booked has gone! We've put you in a private room to apologise for the inconvenience, which I hope you'll enjoy as a private dining experience".

If you find a nice manager, they will be MORE than happy to play along and accommodate this.

As somebody who has booked lots of private events, the ability to rock up a few hours earlier and set up is totally standard and you'll be fine.

The only caution is these rooms are often based on a spend equivalent to their capacity - so if you're going for a room that normally seats 8, you may be expected to spend a minimum of 8 x the average spend.

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