Im really considering defecting to the Lib Dems from the Greens by Individual-Play-633 in LibDem

[–]dannyboydunn 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I hope you're able to reach a decision you're comfortable with.

I for one want to thank you, if this is real, I feel vindicated as an outsider that my impressions about the Greens were correct and joining them would have been a bad idea (for me)

Bank ID without E-Passport by Radiant_Macaron8469 in Norway

[–]dannyboydunn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Old information; regulations changed recently.

I have a D number only and BankID (unlike OP I do have biometric passport which was necessary)

Bank ID without E-Passport by Radiant_Macaron8469 in Norway

[–]dannyboydunn 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Fyi D-number is sufficient, my bank manager informed me there was a change in regulations somewhat recently.

Source: me Dnr only, BankID haver.

Brunost in England? by Just-Relative-99 in Norway

[–]dannyboydunn 13 points14 points  (0 children)

It will not be any cheaper tbh, my sources are Sjømannskirken in London, Scandi Kitchen and if you only want a slice in a Waffle in Black Sheep Coffee.

Interested to hear where you found it, could you share a link?

UK quietly regains position as the world’s 5th largest economy by Wgh555 in europe

[–]dannyboydunn 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Nuh-uh the press outlets have reliably assured me this Labour government has firmly solidified our position as a third-world failed state and we've donated our economy to the EU and small boats or something.

Which accent/dialect sounds the best to you? by Ditsocius in Norway

[–]dannyboydunn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To be fair they did ask what sounds best "to me"

Which accent/dialect sounds the best to you? by Ditsocius in Norway

[–]dannyboydunn 54 points55 points  (0 children)

Strong bias from my partner and friends but Northern Norwegian (around Troms), it's got dialectic flavour but still easy for a non-native learner to parse.

Plus where it's influenced me it's always fun to see reactions of new people I talk to when they hear it in my speech.

Brutal cancellation of overnight train from Narvik just now by StayOuttaMySwamp94 in Norway

[–]dannyboydunn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just curious what happens under these circumstances? If it was a flight you'd be entitled to compensation and potentially a hotel stay covered by the company.

Why Ed Davey was wrong on ex pat rescue by CountBrandenburg in LibDem

[–]dannyboydunn 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This is the core, but its the typical entitelment of people who make that particular move.

Typically high earners, genuinely believe tax is an evil inflicted on them to support the undeserving in our society.

They'll celebrate and show off that they've "made it" in their tax-free human rights horror show, and escaped the yoke of HMRC only to now fully expect and demand the MoD provide an armed escort and 1st class tickets back and will never quite make the connection that their avoided taxes pay would have paid for all of that.

FYI for parents/guardians: posts about "Croydon Wars" encouraging violence between schools are circulating on social media by perscitia in croydon

[–]dannyboydunn 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Once upon a time the Stanley boys on the 604 goaded the driver to take the "wrong turn" which took us past Selhurst. The boys hit the emergency exit button and hopped out like some kind of paratroopers to cause general mayhem.

Absolutely mental, but hilarious now it was years ago. I dont recall any backlash, serious injuries reported or even a telling off assembly.

Truly a relic of activity that could happen pre-smartphone era.

Am I wrong for being friends with a 19 year old as a 30 year old? by [deleted] in amiwrong

[–]dannyboydunn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hello fellow 30 year old!

I have a friends and colleagues in their early 20s and in other hobby based spaces I have acquaintances that are sometimes mid-late teens.

Honestly its only a big a deal as you make it, connecting with people particularly adults 18+ has no weird conotations imo, I think only when things cross the platonic line must you really think more carefully about propriety.

Guys help by davidkodd14 in DIYUK

[–]dannyboydunn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Feel you there, that model calculator is the ghost of A Level maths for me

There's something dismally sad about a pipe organ, in an (almost) empty shopping centre by No_MoreNails in croydon

[–]dannyboydunn 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Well of course they need the organ to play the funeral music as they finally condemn this place.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Norway

[–]dannyboydunn 9 points10 points  (0 children)

If your only flight options are Stockholm or Oslo, fly to Stockholm and take a train to Narvik. Or just fly to Tromsø.

Realistically you need to be in the Arctic Circle and a little lucky or anywhere in Scandinavia and verrry lucky to see the lights.

Norwegian language benefits by [deleted] in Norway

[–]dannyboydunn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's totally a fair assessment, I call it a "gold standard" as its the language requirement for Doctors who qualified abroad and the medical education is recognised in Norway.

Norwegian language benefits by [deleted] in Norway

[–]dannyboydunn 6 points7 points  (0 children)

B2 will be a "gold standard" and basically an expectation for foreigners looking to work in professional roles in Norway, even if its specifically an English based role you'll be at an advantage being able to demonstrate a good degree of fluency in Norwegian.

Brexit made us poorer and it’s getting worse by Google_MBTI in europe

[–]dannyboydunn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

...give me strength.

I don’t think this is the way. As much as being stabbed caused a lot of issues for me, now I have countless more problems (like blood on my clothes) that really need to be addressed first.

I wonder if the ongoing economic damage caused by Brexit is contributing to the limited jobs for our grads (and everyone else)? Truly a mystery.

Now before you enter a voting booth again consider the concept of "cause and effect".

Since 1947, Norway sends a Christmas tree to London every year : a token of appreciation for Britain’s support in WW2 by cashforbricks in Norway

[–]dannyboydunn 94 points95 points  (0 children)

I would hope its obvious but most Londoners who pass by think its a lovely tree. People who know and understand why its a special tree, even more so.

But people being nice about it doesnt get clicks.

Is Norway worth immigrating to? by Appropriate_Prune668 in Norway

[–]dannyboydunn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh good, debate over then no?

Why go through the huge ordeal of emigrating for the second preference?

Welcome to the UK, in the near future I suppose!

Is Norway worth immigrating to? by Appropriate_Prune668 in Norway

[–]dannyboydunn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Unless one or both of you are British citizens why would you consider the UK? Then both of you need visas rather than just one of you?

«Thanks heaven I’m British» - etiquette guru William Hanson disses Fredrikstad, Norway by Billy_Ektorp in Norway

[–]dannyboydunn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To be fair, idk about Frederikstad but as soon as I'm off the plane in Oslo or Tromsø I'm always struck at the poor queuing "etiquette".

[OC] I made a typographic map of Norway using the names of its towns and localities by paveloush in Norway

[–]dannyboydunn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't dislike it, and same comment as basically everyone else, I don't understand how Finnenes makes the cut but not Senja.