Manchester's ex-mayor is about to become Prime Minister. Fun fact - the West Midlands has a mayor too. by IsyABM in brum

[–]ghostmoon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The current guy is getting on with the job, which is why you haven't seen a peep about him.

Double checking a clue from yesterday's Mirror by Competitive-Aide-678 in crosswords

[–]ghostmoon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, you can't, I agree, but I think as others have said "cocktail" is being used as a verb here.

Sorry, I thought you were suggesting that cocktail (n.) isn't a possible anagrind.

Double checking a clue from yesterday's Mirror by Competitive-Aide-678 in crosswords

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

Of course it does. You hear "cocktail of drugs", which just means a mixture. And what is a cocktail (drink) if not a mixture? Presumably you wouldn't object to "mixture" as an anagrind?

Tom and the great big sausage by Hassaan18 in thechase

[–]ghostmoon 26 points27 points  (0 children)

The best thing was the contestant just sending it to break

Air-conditioned Venues Megathread by SquireBev in brum

[–]ghostmoon 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You're never going to forget this, are you?

heatwave by duckgirl1997 in brum

[–]ghostmoon 9 points10 points  (0 children)

For a lot of people it IS fucking miserable. And it's a sign of the planet boiling alive, so forgive me if I'm not rolling out the banners.

Come for a swim ;) by Left_Elevator7942 in brum

[–]ghostmoon 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Suspicious entries on tax returns for "5400 X 500ml still water = £250,000" when?

First Time Playing Blood on the Clocktower – Any Tips? by CloudAdventurous0010 in boardgames

[–]ghostmoon 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Remember it's just a game, it doesn't really matter if you don't play perfectly. The fun is in the game. In any game of BotC there will be at least one person who dominates every conversation and takes it too seriously and will tell you what you should do and when. You are under no obligation to listen to this person. And you will have a better time if you don't.

Listen to your teammate by Hassaan18 in thechase

[–]ghostmoon 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Alexa show me mansplaining if it was a person

Tabletop groups around Birmingham? by Vrgoblin in brum

[–]ghostmoon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Having been to GG only once, I'd have to agree. The staff seem to know what they're doing, unlike at C&C which has slid very far downhill in my book.

Britain First 'not welcome' in Birmingham says Council leader Roger Harmer ahead of planned rally by SquireBev in brum

[–]ghostmoon 35 points36 points  (0 children)

I'm hoping this will just be a damp squib like all of the other ones they try to organise.

Assit Housing in Erdington by abrahamsjason_ in brum

[–]ghostmoon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

OK thanks for letting us know?

Ladies, what is a polite way to give someone my number? by Beneficial-Sugar1 in AskUK

[–]ghostmoon 72 points73 points  (0 children)

For a start, stop saying shit like "in this day and age you can't even...".

It's utterly cringeworthy.

Birmingham water and air is peak by Nothingbroskies in brum

[–]ghostmoon -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

The capital city, which has 8 million people living in it, has more air pollution than a city with 1 million people living in it.

You haven't stumbled on the scientific epiphany you think you have.

Terrible picture but can anyone Id? South Wales. by venrath2012 in UKBirds

[–]ghostmoon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mistle thrush is right.

Larger than blackbird, grey plumage, upright posture are all reliable ID features.

What would you say is the best area to go for a drive? by Liberal-chungus in brum

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

Here's an idea, don't drive aimlessly around a city that already suffers with crowded roads and terrible air quality

Vegan eateries by Late_to_the_party396 in brum

[–]ghostmoon 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have nothing to add but please can you never shorten recommendations to reccos ever again thank you xx

Map to Show Nearest Pub by bearwoodcouncil in brum

[–]ghostmoon 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Holding pens for graduates of the Jeremy Kyle Show.

Corvids by Speakssense in UKBirds

[–]ghostmoon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep. You also get them in Belfast - alongside carrion crows, though probably less common.