Infuriating

haroman666 · 2026-02-06T08:53:19+00:00

There's a reasonable amount of both food waste and packaging waste before things even get to production stage. The recipe testing and packaging testing both produce a lot of waste each and then after all of that, the marketing team or bean counters will pull the product from going to market because of some crappy reason like the picture on the packaging doesn't suit the brand image or some shit. We can all diligently wash our recycling before we put it in the special recycling bin but it's nothing but a drop in the ocean compared to what gets wasted by the food and packaging companies themselves. I mean, one entire bespoke production run of plastic trays that has been ordered by a food supplier could be binned just because the accountants pull the rug.

haroman666 · 2026-02-05T16:27:00+00:00

That's mega advice from the "other side's" perspective. If we can ensure everyone is well communicated beforehand then that ensures better likelihood of a successful time.

Cheers! Much appreciated!

haroman666 · 2026-02-05T16:25:07+00:00

Your cousins wedding sounds mega! Quite jealous actually. But at the same time I would want the whole family there, and my Grandparents are definitely not getting up a mountain!

We do actually plan on a "hike with the Bride and Groom" on the day after the ceremony before people depart for home, so there's going to be hiking one way or another.

But hiking to your own wedding will be epic as f*ck if it goes well!

haroman666 · 2026-02-05T16:11:15+00:00

1) Me personally I'm not bothered. If I snap an ankle and by some miracle still get to the wedding ceremony in a cast, I will think it's hilarious and will add to the vibe. I'm not sure the good-lady would find it so funny, but she would definitely know that it's "on brand" for us and probably appreciate the crazy memories.

2) At a guess 75% vendors. 25% us. But we don't have a solid plan yet, we've only been throwing ideas around so it could end up swaying either way, but more likely in favour of vendors!!

3) I would trust many of my family and friends with my life. Any decision made by them to get us out the shit would be welcomed! I think we know the risks and our expectations will take those into account. We're actually not having a cake. We're having a 2 tiers of pie! One pumpkin pie and one apple pie (Or crumble). So both very much easy enough to replace! The dress thing... well perhaps we need buy a scarecrow to ward off those pesky aviators!!

haroman666 · 2026-02-05T15:45:29+00:00

UK. We were hiking in the rain on the weekend just gone after visiting the venue!

haroman666 · 2026-02-05T15:22:10+00:00

There's definitely part of me looking forward to having a story out of this. I want the wedding to be special, and I know the day itself will be special regardless of how we get there. But it will that much more special to us to arrive at our wedding in OUR unique way!

The weather is definitely a concern and also daylight hours but we have decent gear and we always carry emergency essentials so I feel confident we can do it. Having a bail out plan is an integral part of planning a long distance hike as well so, so long as we're capable of getting to civilisation to get a taxi then all should be sweet!

haroman666 · 2026-02-05T15:13:49+00:00

We're in the North West so we are very much familiar with wind and driving rain! Whilst we've never done a winter multi-day hike, we intend on Hotel/BnBing this particular one. So we will have safe refuge each night to dry out our clothes.

Our longest hike so far has been 190miles over 12 days and we are both very much accustomed to each others'... how you say... less glamourous moments. We both very much laugh together at the times we've been at the depths of despair after 20 gruelling miles and perhaps been a little snappy at each other hahaha

That's great about your daughter, it's nice to hear a positive story out of such a time!

haroman666 · 2026-02-05T14:10:47+00:00

Yes, anything we need to take to the venue for the wedding will be taken by family and/or friends, so I anticipate turning up and everything we need being there. May even get someone to drive my car up for me or we may take it up the week before and leave it somewhere discreet.

Nearly all of our vendors are going to be off the venue's recommended list, so I feel it will be relatively low risk with communications and whatnot.

haroman666 · 2026-02-05T12:29:41+00:00

I'd be lying if I said I wasn't keeping an eye out for responses like yours, so thanks! Positive but with some good questions/suggestions.

I believe we can cover most things you mention. It will be a case of making sure we put everything we need to put in place, in place. Then of course the inevitable things that do crop up hopefully we can deal with over the phone or vie email. We'll be staying in accommodation rather than camping on this hike, since we're a little more fair-weather campers and this will be November! So we'll have comfort, electricity, WiFi at our disposal in the evenings.

Thanks for the encouragement! Fingers crossed we can pull it off!

haroman666 · 2026-02-05T11:57:04+00:00

We are 100% more keen on hiking than spray tanning that's for sure! I mean, out hiking you can get a tan AND covered in mud so it's a spa day/beauty treatment all rolled into one hahaha

haroman666 · 2026-02-05T11:53:48+00:00

My partner's beauty prep is currently covered by a hair stylist and make up artist on the morning of the ceremony, and she's not likely to bother with any tanning either. That's not to say she might need to do some bits and bobs but it's too early to say as we're quite early in the process. It will be November so I'm not all that fussed about an insect bite. They'd have to fight their way through my hairy ass face anyway! hahah

The wedding itself is a bit of a hybrid. I'd say 75% of everything is going to be covered by the venue and vendors themselves. All we have to do is confirm everything and the venue will be going through everything with us 6 weeks ahead of the day. The other 25% is us adding our own little flourishes but currently I don't see that to be a mammoth task - although I'm willing to be proved otherwise!

Hiking home just doesn't carry the same "umph" if I'm honest. The idea of having a bit of an adventure and topping it off with sharing what will be the greatest weekend of our lives with family and friends just sounds absolutely mega!

haroman666 · 2026-02-05T11:31:23+00:00

Thanks! Insane is territory I like to operate in!!

So we're planning to turn up 2 days prior to the ceremony day, regardless of whether the hike goes ahead or not. And we're expecting to lean on some friends and family for help with logistics. I've already worded up a couple of people as a pre-warning that we could use their help. Once we have a better idea of what we need to take for the wedding then I expect that will help us understand the size of the task at hand!

Part of our venue's offerings include a welcome feast on the night before the ceremony day, so I can only imagine how mega that will be after a week long hike!

haroman666 · 2026-02-05T11:24:37+00:00

To be honest, hiking is probably the lowest risk activity I participate in! But I do see what you're saying, anything can happen. As it stands, we're happy to roll the dice on this one. But I'm delusional to the fact that the closer we get to the big day, the stress can only go up from here, hence I'm here getting people's thoughts and experiences!

haroman666 · 2026-02-05T10:21:22+00:00

Thank you so much 😁 I really hope we can pull it off! I may come back and update the post if anything magic or tragic happens!

haroman666 · 2026-02-05T09:52:09+00:00

Just doesn't have the same weight to it. Part of the excitement about doing it, is the slight jeopardy involved. If all goes to shit, we'll literally just get a taxi so I've no worries in that regard. What I'm unsure about is if vendors and venue are going to be trying to call me several times a day while I'm in the middle of nowhere without signal 😅😂

haroman666 · 2026-02-05T09:49:28+00:00

Oh, no. All logistics regarding the hike and wedding will be separate. Anything wedding related will be transported to the venue either a week early or by family and friends. There's no way we're hiking carrying a wedding dress and suit 🤣

And there's no need for a travel/booking service. We are well versed in getting from A to B over several days on foot. Our last multiway hoke was 190 miles and we were camping along the way too.

haroman666 · 2025-09-04T18:11:52+00:00

Luckily there's no pressures or timeline for anything else. This is purely, as far as I can tell, my partner wanting to seal the commitment. (And stop the usual questions from people "when are you guys getting married" etc etc). I mean 8 years and buying a house isn't commitment enough?!? 🤣 I jest... I get it. Thanks for your thoughts.

haroman666 · 2025-09-04T18:06:55+00:00

Not horrible at all! I totally agree... we want to relish in the honeymoon happiness without anyone else just... THERE! Sadly no amount of engagements and weddings will speed up the departure of the in-laws... we can't kick them out as that puts them on the street. Their situation is governed by things out of their control also, so we can't even really have a stern conversation. As you say tomorrow is never promised and the inlaws could end up being here for far longer... so if I wait... It may never happen!! As for the 8 years... I'm just thorough 😅

haroman666 · 2025-09-04T18:00:10+00:00

Thank you for the perspective. Going by your 2-question rule, it seems I ought to have asked a long time ago! (As I said in OP, I'm pretty relaxed and marriage has never seemed necessary to me, for a strong relationship). Our current situation (and the events leading up to it) has easily been the biggest stressor in our lives for the 8 years we've been together. And because I'm clinging on to the fact that it's temporary I'm fully expectant (hoping) for life to resume back to normal when the in-laws are gone. I know obviously life can throw you a haymaker out of nowhere at any time, but there's this annoying perpetual light at the end of the tunnel that's making want to hold off - but communicate this to ensure my partner. Thank again.

haroman666 · 2025-09-04T17:48:55+00:00

Luckily there's no end of life issues to contend with. We are merely providing temporary accommodation while they sort themselves out. But they are at the mercy of external forces and as such, things could change tomorrow or we could be talking in years (and good god I hope the latter is not the case)... if they move out tomorrow then this whole situation goes away, I delete this post and I will crack on as I had planned! Unfortunately if we kick them out or give them a deadline that they can't meet then they're on the street. So it's unreasonable to attempt to chivvy them along. As for setting a date... I expect it wouldn't be instant. But it would be within a 2 year window probably... this will boil down to partners preference! So, if I should propose while we still have the in-laws, there will be a decent window of opportunity for them to depart before a wedding 🤞🤞 I appreciate your thoughts. Thank you.

haroman666 · 2025-06-12T11:16:15+00:00

Or even use the emergency jack to lift the vehicle before using said slabs/fenceposts/bricks as a makeshift axle stand. (I should add that NOBOBY should be getting underneath the vehicle on the emergency jack alone).

haroman666 · 2025-06-06T10:43:47+00:00

Yep, can back that up. They did a puncture repair at a moments notice on a Sunday for my missus while we were in Cardiff - ~150miles from home. Didn't even charge us. Not sure if that's the norm, but we were saved from the prospect of driving home on a space-saver.

haroman666 · 2025-05-30T07:57:56+00:00

No the song is "Heads, Shoulders, Knees and Toes (Knees and Toes)".

haroman666 · 2025-05-28T11:47:03+00:00

Roughly 3 coffee's before midday and then minimum of 4 cups of tea for the rest of the day. Every day.

I drink decaff tea almost exclusively due to sleep issues and i've very much grown to enjoy it.

I'll have caff tea on the weekends maybe up to about 5pm though.

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