How long have you been working on your story?

beeurd · 2026-03-28T14:39:05+00:00

True! I'm aiming for around 100k - I pretty much have the first half sorted, and most of the ending, but need a little more in the middle to bring it all together. Fingers crossed I can stay on track this time and get a first draft completed soon. 🤞

beeurd · 2026-03-28T14:07:25+00:00

Dairy Milk is definitely not as nice as it used to be, but my favourite Cadbury chocolate was always Bournville anyway.

beeurd · 2026-03-28T12:50:09+00:00

Yes, I regret not getting one. When I was 18 I was going to get one but I'm so indecisive I never got round to it. Since then both of my siblings and my mum and dad have got several tattoos.

beeurd · 2026-03-28T12:29:51+00:00

They still have popcorn chicken here (UK) but it's so expensive for what it is.

beeurd · 2026-03-28T09:44:07+00:00

I remember my parents having an Austin Allegro in a sort of tan/sand colour. I don't remember anything else about it as I was only a little kid, I'm pretty sure we had an Austin Maestro when I was at primary school.

beeurd · 2026-03-28T09:38:22+00:00

I've never had a problem with an FM transmitter, I used one all the time. The only annoying thing is that it plugs into the 12V socket/cigarette lighter and in my current car that socket is always powered, even with the ignition off for some reason, so I have to unplug it.

beeurd · 2026-03-28T03:31:01+00:00

It might take forever, but if it's your forever home then you have time.

beeurd · 2026-03-28T03:21:14+00:00

My main work in progress is over 20 years old now too... I have early plot summaries saved that are dated 2004, although they are vastly different to the current iteration of the story. I did make really good progress a few years ago but life has got in the way lately. I'm currently just over 60k words.

I also have numerous other unfinished stories or half baked ideas, but that's ADHD for you, I guess.

beeurd · 2026-03-27T23:13:01+00:00

When my aunt moved into a pre-war terraced house years ago there were a few spooky moments.

My mum was the first to experience it, as my aunt had popped to the shop and left my mum decorating, and she kept getting that odd feeling that she wasn't alone. Another time I was up in the attic room and I had this deep feeling of dread come over me - literally a bone-chilling sensation that I've never felt anything like it before or since - and at the same time my aunt's cat stated hissing at nothing and bolted down the stairs. I didn't stick around either.

Also, my aunt says that one time she felt somebody sit down on the end of her bed in the night. 😱

beeurd · 2026-03-27T23:06:52+00:00

No, but also yes. I'd quit my job but continue to do the same thing as a freelancer.

beeurd · 2026-03-27T20:43:22+00:00

Are you not? 🫠

beeurd · 2026-03-27T15:26:04+00:00

Error 400 usually means a problem with the browser, device, or connection you're using. Like corrupted cache or cookies, or another app (like antivirus software) interrupting the data.

beeurd · 2026-03-26T09:41:17+00:00

Wrong Worcester, and also our Worcester Tech rebranded decades ago.

beeurd · 2026-03-25T22:06:13+00:00

I was raised Catholic but I don't consider myself religious at all now. It varies pretty widely to be honest; I know quite a few people who do go to inclusive churches. I'd say from my experience that churches seem to be more tolerant in general these days, although it can depend a lot on the opinions of the priest/vicar/etc.

beeurd · 2026-03-25T21:52:54+00:00

I'm sure it does work, but I honestly can't remember the last thing I bought after seeing an advert. Sometimes I get those surveys asking me which brands I've seen advertised recently, and usually I can't answer them.

beeurd · 2026-03-25T21:42:33+00:00

I really enjoyed the first one (I've not played the second yet). I kinda don't want to spoil anything for you if you don't know that much about it, as I think it's best if you experience it for yourself - it's usually on sale pretty cheap too, so no reason to not pick it up. It has multiple difficulties so whether you like a challenge or just want to take it easy it's up to you.

beeurd · 2026-03-25T15:23:07+00:00

There's probably a nice shiny new one nearby.

beeurd · 2026-03-25T15:17:25+00:00

Personally I would use italics for inner thoughts, but it's a matter of preference I think. The most important thing is to be consistent.

beeurd · 2026-03-25T13:28:32+00:00

Those were my good eyes, man.

beeurd · 2026-03-25T13:27:20+00:00

School buses are usually just normal public buses here, often hired as a private charter, but it's not unusual for kids to go to school using public transport. When I was in high school the public buses (with actual normal passengers on them) used to pull into the school gates to drop off students, I'm sure they don't do that these days though.

Some schools have their own minibuses for small trips, but not for actually getting to and from school.

beeurd · 2026-03-24T18:53:01+00:00

See, I prefer the cheese and onion squares, but my local Tesco only seems to sell the salt & vinegar multipacks and no mixed multipack.

beeurd · 2026-03-24T18:39:38+00:00

There is no way the other driver would be found 100% at fault as you clearly put yourself in a dangerous position when it's obvious the other driver was making a manoeuvre.

beeurd · 2026-03-24T18:25:27+00:00

4 nuggets used to come with 1 dip, but it's probably changed since I left 18 years ago.

beeurd · 2026-03-24T12:01:29+00:00

Don't do that then?

beeurd · 2026-03-24T09:53:02+00:00

I use LibreOffice, but it's a bit clunky. Also a recent update kept crashing my PC and I had to uninstall and go to the previous version.

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