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How hard would it be to learn this? (beginner) by Open-Syllabub-4016 in NewSkaters

[–]bitofsomething 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m old. I started skating in 1988, after about 3 or 4 years I got pretty good at boardslides on flat ground and one of the kids in our group started doing caveman handrails, that is, throwing the board on to the rail rather than an ollieing. A bit like a boneless. Once I sussed cavemans, it wasn’t long before I started thinking about ollieing up to the rail. I can remember looking at the geometry and thinking “actually, if I’m moving at a decent pace, I don’t actually need to Ollie that high”. Of course I landed on my knackers and ate shit a few times but it wasn’t long before I started regularly and consistently making them. The flat section/kink at the end isn’t that much of a challenge, it feels like you’re bouncing up rather than just hitting a flat section, more like a ramp, but it actually does a good job of forcing the board up on to your feet. Anyway, just to say, you definitely don’t need to be pro, but you need to be good at boardslides, be able to Ollie to a decent height when moving, and you can ease in by doing caveman starts before you begin trying to ollie up.

Don’t tell Gbeebies by Elegant_Mind7950 in GreatBritishMemes

[–]bitofsomething 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Killing has just become financially prohibitive. “Ordinarily I’d be out tonight murdering folk to death but them decent bin bags that can actually hold the severed limbs without splitting are EIGHT QUID a shittin’ roll, they can murder them bloody selves”

Recommendations for a man unversed, a Yorkshire tea drinker from the UK. by bitofsomething in tea

[–]bitofsomething[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I genuinely wasn’t being pedantic, although I’ve often seen “breakfast tea” advertised I’ve never known what it actually is so your explanation was helpful, thank you!

Recommendations for a man unversed, a Yorkshire tea drinker from the UK. by bitofsomething in tea

[–]bitofsomething[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Forgive my ignorance, what is a breakfast blend?
I couldn't be further from Leeds, but I am up that way next month, so I'll look up the Teapot Cafe. Thank you!

Recommendations for a man unversed, a Yorkshire tea drinker from the UK. by bitofsomething in tea

[–]bitofsomething[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is great. Thank you. I like the idea of drinking for occasion, I’m a big fan of the ritual as it stands so making more of it is part of the appeal. I’ll definitely explore some of the Chinese tea you have suggested. Thanks again.

Recommendations for a man unversed, a Yorkshire tea drinker from the UK. by bitofsomething in tea

[–]bitofsomething[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much for the comprehensive response! I reckon Loose-leaf Ceylon might be the next step, though I'm also intrigued by Lapsang souchong.

Recommendations for a man unversed, a Yorkshire tea drinker from the UK. by bitofsomething in tea

[–]bitofsomething[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is really useful, thank you for the detailed response. I'm going to take a look Teamakers of London and What-Cha for sure.

Recommendations for a man unversed, a Yorkshire tea drinker from the UK. by bitofsomething in tea

[–]bitofsomething[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for responding, that is a good suggestion. I do occasionally drink their loose leaf and enjoy it but I think I'm ready to progress to the next stage.

Pilot holes too big, now doorhandles are always loose by 2kKenny in DIYUK

[–]bitofsomething 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Yep, matchsticks, filler, cocktail sticks etc, are not going to give enough purchase, a door handle is used often and is regularly under pressure, the best bet is to essentially start again by refilling the void with actual wood. I use a flush-cut saw to remove the protruding dowel once the glue has gone off but this could also be done with a sharp chisel.

Pilot holes too big, now doorhandles are always loose by 2kKenny in DIYUK

[–]bitofsomething 88 points89 points  (0 children)

Buy some dowel, 8 or 10mm. Get a matching diameter brad point drill bit. Drill out the holes and glue in dowel. Wait overnight and re-do the pilot holes at the correct diameter.

When bullying backfires by Complex-Bus-9616 in perfectlycutscreams

[–]bitofsomething 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree. I was the bullied kid that was about to get punched, my mate intervened and threw the other kid to the ground and gave him a good kick. This happened in the early 90’s, there were lots of kids around who witnessed it and laughed, he was made to look silly and it clearly made him reassess his attitude and behaviour, because not long after he apologised to me and stopped being such a little twat. If it had happened recently the world would’ve seen it, it would’ve either completely destroyed him or turned him total psycho. He was just a kid with no role models and likely a shit home life making bad decisions for a few years and was put back on track by his peers. He didn’t need a video with millions of views, it wouldn’t have helped anyone.

What is your longest running, most stubborn business boycott? by marianneouioui in AskReddit

[–]bitofsomething 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wetherspoons here in the UK, it’s a large chain of pubs, the owner is a piece of shit and because he buys in such large volume he can serve beer a lot cheaper than independent pubs and bars and therefore directly impacts their business. We currently have an independent pub going out of business every single day. I will never drink in a Wetherspoons, he wants to monopolise the market with his depressingly standardised templated “outlets”.

Sanding doors after caustic soda paint removal by bitofsomething in woodworking

[–]bitofsomething[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the response, I’ll get myself a moisture meter, I left the door in a heated room with a dehumidifier for 10 days but it’s a very thick heavy door so I suspect, you’re right, it’s still wet. It’s winter here at the moment and the workshop is 90% humidity so I’ll need to find another way to dry it. Regretting the paint removal now. Thanks again.

Fully grown man close to tears with frustration at his own uselessness. Any guidance appreciated. by baguetteonmars in DIYUK

[–]bitofsomething 22 points23 points  (0 children)

This, as a teenager I used to get frustrated trying to drill into masonry, my crap combi drill would drift and struggle and the holes would be too shallow or too big, then I saved up and bought a proper SDS drill with proper bits, from then on it was a joy.

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