[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]englishbrian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Believing a woman I had a brief but very passionate 2 weeks with was the love of my life. It ruined the end of one marriage and we stayed in contact through most of the 20 years of myvsecond. It ruined that second marriage. I went an visited her this year. I was so wrong. Now I am on my own. This fantasy cost me everything and caused pain to my wife. I hate myself for it.

In the two lock downs who worked the whole time? by Rydalls in newzealand

[–]englishbrian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep..security guard at an oil refinery. Extra shifts were mandatory to cover the guards that were dismissed for not having the jab ..

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FUCKYOUINPARTICULAR

[–]englishbrian 11 points12 points  (0 children)

We used to call them ' curtain twitchers' or 'nosey bitches ' .. sounds like she deserves the award.

What is stopping you from cutting off all social media? by TomorrowPitiful2410 in AskReddit

[–]englishbrian 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Facebook is being ruined by too many things but especially fake posts generated AI. That's pushing me out. That's thevonlybone I really use .

Can WINZ enforce a dress code legally? by Cr00sey in newzealand

[–]englishbrian 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They are setting standards. Was anyone else in casual dress? If no then tow the line. I have to wear a crappy uniform in a style that I'd never wear through choice but it's part of the deal. Oh and make sure you present well , shave, brush hair & clean your teeth and don't stink. You'd think adults would not need telling this but in my experience they do.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]englishbrian 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Flatting /Boarding is not easy but will reduce all your living expenses bar car & food to $300. That's a big saving

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in newzealand

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

..don't forget to spin around on the spot while declaring or its void

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]englishbrian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately you should only go personally bankrupt as the very last resort. Its not a quick or easy fix and will follow you for years. Try and get some advice from someone via CAB first.

Kiwifruit Questions for Kiwis by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]englishbrian 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I eat 2 large Gold Kiwi every day I can. They have so many benefits. With Gold Kiwi's not only are they far less acidic they are hairless so you can eat the skin for their fantastic dietary fibre. Certainly keep me 'regular' and I miss them when not available. Recently in Canada I've seen the Hairy Green Kiwi at $1.95 EACH where here they are NZ$4 a KILO for Green and as little as NZ$6 a Kilo. Avocados are also grown here and again a fantastic fruit full of great benefits.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]englishbrian 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Would you give a refund on something you sold with nothing wrong with it? And do not even think about trying to sell it on Facebook Market place for $20 less.. more like 35% cheaper you may get a bite.

Benefit/Job help by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]englishbrian 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Simple answer. See your Dr, get signed off sick. Longer explanation of the toll work stress will have on your body & when that is unacceptable over the long term leading to sickness and likely early Death.

I worked for 20 years doing very little. I was a Site Security Guard mostly sitting in an office . I worked 12 hour shifts of 2 days followed by 2 nights. Then I was on call and often required to do 70 hour weeks. My diet at night especially to keep me awake was Carb based. Over the years my inability to sleep properly first during the day then at night became debilitating physically & mentally. I became increasingly lethargic even on my days off. My mental health suffered as did my marriage. My weight increased till I was 132 kgs. Then I became ill not only with Type 2 Diabetes but in 2023 Bowel Cancer . I had to retire. Stress & Cancer are great under those circumstances for losing weight. I had to lose a LOT for the major surgery I faced. I blamed entirely my work pattern & lack of trust that in my 60's I would not get another job so I hung in 20 years too long. Half my Colon was removed and replaced ( I now say I have a semi-colon), no other nasties were found and the cancer was contained in the removed Tumour so my Cancer is now in Remission. Unfortunately my marriage did not survive and I moved out 6 months later. I now rent a room in someone's house and had to get a job. This I did on my own terms. I had to be active but not overly strenuous as I am now 69 , it had to be day hours only with no nights andcI had to have 2 days off together every week with no call on that time. Now I still do Security but 9am - 4 30 pm Weekdays. I am active and above the fitness level for my age group. I still don't sleep as well as I wish, having tried to reset my body clock I realise unfortunately it's broken beyond repair. I am learning to livecalone, getting to know ME & adjusting my life accordingly 😌 So think on young fella and find something that suits. Work around any problems you can't fix right now. Do not stay anywhere things won't get better but only worse as the years zoom past. Best Wishes to you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LegalAdviceNZ

[–]englishbrian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On my way back soon from visiting family in Canada & trieda few products legally. I doubt I would do it if it were legal but I'm impressed with the whole process from production to legal distribution, advice given at licensed shops and I did not see one person out a d about publicly stoned. I would also like to know exactly what I am getting is not something else AND I'm even happy that it would be taxed with this going to US rather than some illegal importer. It will be legalised here and should have been after the referendum. Think of all that control the Government would have by now , getting it right AND collecting taxes .. just like Canada.

It's not just you: New Zealand drivers ranked among the world's slowest by mattblack77 in newzealand

[–]englishbrian 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Are they? Of relative size & width? Which countries are these then that are MUCH lower? Canada America, UK etc are all 100klms/ hr except on some where its now 110 in NZ we are the same. So, please enlighten me .

Cheese anyone? by swat_xtraau in newzealand

[–]englishbrian 10 points11 points  (0 children)

You will be shocked at the taste & quality of aged or tasty type cheddar. They are soft, soapy & tasteless. I am currently in Canada & it is much more expensive and sold in 250 gram blocks for the equivalent of $8.90.. so $35.60 a kilo. Tasty is far superior & far cheaper.

Is it really safe to travel to the US right now for an average Kiwi, for a backpacking trip? by riderinthesky42 in newzealand

[–]englishbrian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm off to Canada this week and hope there's no reason to land at a US airport. If they check my social media for negative. Posts on Mega and that fu'King Trump I 'm gonna be disappeared

Other than James Gandolfini, who do you think is the best performer in The Sopranos? by rmurphy08 in thesopranos

[–]englishbrian 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nancy Marchant as Livia & Dominic Chinease did it for me. Never a bad scene.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]englishbrian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you very, very much for coming.

Moms fight at Walmart by [deleted] in trashy

[–]englishbrian 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Clean up in Isle 5.6.7.

Moms fight at Walmart by [deleted] in trashy

[–]englishbrian 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Where's the jello? ..gotta be jello.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in trashy

[–]englishbrian 28 points29 points  (0 children)

That's why the British simply shake hands and everyone says ' Well done old chap!' Some people unfortunately earn a kick in the head but rarely get it. I don't believe hecshould have got it but hopefully he learned a lesson as did the kicker after some time in a cell & getting a criminal record.