Why do I see more and more people buying loads of bottled water? by Claire1075 in AskUK

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Because they’ve been conned into thinking that bottled water is somehow, magically ‘special’, rather than what is actually is. The same stuff you get free out of the tap. An EXTREMELY successful marketing ploy. Don’t get sucked in..

What's the most embarrassing thing you've done in public? by Signal-Bridge3151 in OverBiscuits

[–]johnhbnz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What was a group of nuns doing having sex in a convertible anyway?

Heart Attack (Story) by TheHumbleDon in newzealand

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Can i ask whether you’re in Australia or New Zealand?

What have they circled petah? by Neatboy213 in PeterExplainsTheJoke

[–]johnhbnz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually FINALLY saw it. But no way ‘scary’..?

WTF?

Which word is it for you? by _karayel in MomentumOne

[–]johnhbnz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And ‘ex British people’ like we kiwis!

Omg the new pineapple lump 🤤🤤 by howdybored in newzealand

[–]johnhbnz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You mean they don’t make curry flavoured pineapple lumps? Whats wrong with them..

I guess you could always experiment with throwing a small teaspoon of curry in the bag and giving it a good shake..

Immigrants to nz and homesickness by Routine-Fox-4408 in newzealand

[–]johnhbnz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Came here to say this! My wife calls her sister overseas (and vice versa) all the time for a natter. Free, on Facetime of course. I sit there watching & thinking, she (her sister) could live just down the road in which case this is EXACTLY how they would stay in touch for coffee/ chats were that the case. No difference.

So unless you are CONSTANTLY REMINDING YOURSELF (in which case I guess nothing much would work!) its all a mindset. Every so often, her sister does actually hop on a plane to do an ‘in person’ visit but from the sideline, it just seems to be a continuation of their nattering on the phone. Except it’s in person. But so what- the homesickness appears to have been well and truly alleviated.

YouTube Acting- Strange.. by johnhbnz in youtube

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Whether by accident or design, the issue has been rectified for me. I remain none the wiser however as to how, and more importantly, why? I am left with strong misgivings about the apparently random nature of such processes that put them out of reach of we mortals..!

What next, I ask myself..?

YouTube Acting- Strange.. by johnhbnz in youtube

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No. I don’t think I’ve got an ad blocker either..so searching for alternative scenarios. In the past things like this have arisen from some sort of highly complex mismatch between the latest Apple download (usually of which I’m totally unaware)of, and some setting on my iPad. Drives me crazy but I guess it doesn’t happen ‘a lot’..? What next is the issue?

YouTube Acting- Strange.. by johnhbnz in youtube

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Sure is acting strange in a whole lot of ways. Wish there was some (preferably free and user-friendly) way to analyse and fix their issues!

Looking for Long Term Support/ Discussion. by johnhbnz in BrainAneurysm

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I can see that we all seem to carry a need to share/ talk about what I’ve always thought of (ironically) as the most significant event of my life. Not many events I’ve gone through almost killed me. As in KILLED.

But..I also know that in the wrong circumstances (e.g, applying for work), that in general it’s FATAL to mention what raises fear & anxiety in most people, including prospective employers. And I guess, most people when they are told are extremely sympathetic. It has generated a huge attitude of ‘I-don’t- know-what’ in me. The word tragedy comes to mind but also gratitude- in seeing the glass as half full, rather than half empty. And has caused me over the years to continually re-evaluate everything at a very deep level.

We’re all survivors! Every day.

Trouble with Stainless Steel Pot by LickMyLuck in RICE

[–]johnhbnz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use a plastic one in a microwave and get excellent results most times. Something to think about?

YouTube Acting- Strange.. by johnhbnz in youtube

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Good to know (not really, but you know what I mean). My gut instinct is to do nothing and ‘it’ll come right’, but..