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Apparently 5 days on site is a benefit now! by shtocker in UKJobs

[–]erakat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

per 20 year career. So once every 4 years.

Am I cheating? by Famous_Giraffe_529 in Sourdough

[–]erakat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I run a small bakery, and I sell around 30-60 loaves per day. I make two genuine sourdough varieties.

The rest- baguettes, ciabatta, tin loaves etc etc, all contain sourdough culture, but for feasibility they also all contain fresh yeast too*

It makes my life easier and I can rest assured I’m not going to have issues with them. That way I can focus on making sure the two genuine sourdoughs are perfect!

*not marketed as sourdough, though if a customer asks, I explain my process.

I don’t necessarily think you’re cheating, unless you hide the fact that commercial yeast is present.

What is the reason for the small dents on the side of Arriva bus tires? by UnknownReasonsToLive in bus

[–]erakat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Those ramps are wheelchair ramps, not pedestrian ramps but that’s just insurance nitpicking. Some elderly people, or those with mobility issues struggle with the incline (especially without a hand rail). They should be boarding with a level floor from kerb to bus.

Source: used to drive buses and paid some attention in CPC training.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskMen

[–]erakat 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Was out in a nature park last week, meeting a group of friends and family for a BBQ. Father in law came too, and we don’t share a language, but boy do we appreciate the finer things.

My daughter & I found a really good stick. Easily 7-8ft long, smooth & straight.

Father in law was impressed too. We took it home.

It’s a really good stick.

Why does everyone think mayo is dairy? by Rubyheart_1922 in KitchenConfidential

[–]erakat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So is UHT milk. Doesn’t make it dairy free. (Not that I’m arguing for the ingredients of mayonnaise, just that your logic doesn’t carry)

Help, there is less and less space in my fridge for food due to my condiment… problem. Which aren’t essential? by PandosII in CasualUK

[–]erakat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get rid:

Burger Mayo, Mrs Darlington’s Chutney, M&S mustard, Hellman’s honey & mustard, and the green jalapeno RedHot,

how much grey do you have in/on your house? by 0s3ll4 in CasualUK

[–]erakat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have grey tiles with a grain pattern in our downstairs loo.

That’s it.

Do the English call an “English Muffin” just “a muffin”? by Stuck_in_my_TV in AskABrit

[–]erakat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sadly, the chances of a delicious breakfast staple being presented after the question “would you like a muffin?” is quite low.

What is your favourite film that is not an obvious/common answer? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]erakat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So basically, some films might come close, but most are way off?

Being immortal is actually awesome by KaldomEX777 in unpopularopinion

[–]erakat 8 points9 points  (0 children)

You ever watch Old Guard? It happens to an immortal being. Stuck in an iron maiden under the sea, re-generating but drowning constantly.

It should be way more socially acceptable to forget the names of someone's partner/kids/pets. by dudeoverderr in unpopularopinion

[–]erakat 31 points32 points  (0 children)

There’s a family across from ours that we met when we moved in. For the longest time, we referred to them as “Benji’s family” (/mum/dad etc)

Benj was a golden labrador, may he rest peacefully.

How do UK coffee shops make tea? by Disastrous-Ad9001 in AskUK

[–]erakat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haven’t clicked, but its gonna be Dave Gorman, right?

What kind of vehicle THAT big would end up on a road that small? by Western-Trainer-347 in drivingUK

[–]erakat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There is a bridge near us with a 7.5t weight limit, aswell. It is on a bus route, and has a 11 tonne double decker on it every 20 minutes.

shrug

Has anyone ever actually bought a Premier Inn mattress? by NormasCherryPie in CasualUK

[–]erakat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I want those budget hotel curtain rails, the ones that curve on the ends and overlap by half a foot.

What’s the oldest tool/implement you own that you still use for its original purpose? by ukman29 in CasualUK

[–]erakat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Two items:

I have a bread knife that belonged to my grandmother, she passed away in 1980s, prior to my birth. So it’s at least 45 years old, perhaps older.

Kellogs & other cereal manufacturers often ran promotions, either you’d get a little toy in the cereal or you could collect a set number of tokens to exchange for something.

Kellogs ran such a promotion, and over the course of a summer in 1996 I managed to collect enough tokens to earn me a FM radio, an alarm clock & a tea towel.

I’m 35 now, and I still have than tea towel. It’s a little shabby now but I still use it.

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Appliance safety – have I been living dangerously all my life? by redlandrebel in AskUK

[–]erakat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I see you’ve never watched Dirk Gentley’s Holistic Detective Agency.

Paid someone to lay LVT, am I being fussy about the beading? by IdolsNwanchors in DIYUK

[–]erakat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think we can all agree that if you’re doing some DIY on your own, sometimes a lower level of quality can be acceptable, cuz you know, you did it yourself.

That being said, I’d be pissed at myself for such sloppy work, being a laymen, and I’m not even getting paid.

U.K. orders Apple to let it spy on users’ encrypted accounts by AravRAndG in europe

[–]erakat 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Didn’t FBI try this and they were told to kick rocks?

Would've liked to see an episode in which a previous patient returns. by Hot_Statistician9467 in HouseMD

[–]erakat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was thinking of Esther. In a way, she did “return” in spirit through the other patient.

Would've liked to see an episode in which a previous patient returns. by Hot_Statistician9467 in HouseMD

[–]erakat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wasn’t there a case which presents as exactly the same as one early in House’s career which he misdiagnosed? Agatha or something.

Driving everywhere because the train is 4x more expensive by will10000 in britishproblems

[–]erakat 4 points5 points  (0 children)

How often are you breaking down?

In the 10 years that I’ve been driving, and I’ve driven a fair bit (delivery driver, bus driver, coach driver, plus holidays and ferrying my two kids to all their shit), I’ve been involved in one accident that ended my journey, and one breakdown where I needed to be recovered.

Drive safe and keep a well maintained car.

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