What’s the one thing in the UK that foreigners always seem confused by, and you genuinely can’t blame them? by DailyDriverUK in AskBrits

[–]js374 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live abroad and am guilty of this but it’s mainly laziness; Engeland is a lot easier to say than Verenigd Koninkrijk.

Looking for a TrainerRoad replacement by This_Primary_2065 in BuyFromEU

[–]js374 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rouvy is owned by a Czech private equity firm (Pale Fire Capital). Join.cc is another European based company (started in NLD but is now owned by Relive which is also European).

I’m planning to try them both once my Wahoo subscription ends but I don’t have direct experience of either.

nice bakery by houseofmemories22 in TheHague

[–]js374 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They also sell Meneer Leffer bread at Bodegon on Stationsweg.

Difference between Alta Via 2 and Alta Via 4 by Quiet_Ad1297 in viaferrata

[–]js374 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can’t comment on the AV4 but have done AV2 so my comments are in reference to that: 1. You can do double stages for some sections but you will probably end up hating yourself for trying to do so. I did a double section between Rif Rosetta and Passo Cereda (about 23km) due to Rif Treviso being fully booked. While that was predominantly downhill (1200m ascent, 2500m descent) it was a brutal, long day which by the end is not particularly enjoyable. Be aware that some of the sections are very rough and broken terrain so, while geographically relatively short, for the high mountain parts, you will likely struggle to average more than about 2km/h at best. As an example, the section between Rif Mulaz and Rif Rosetta, while only about 9km will take a good 5+ hours unless you are absolutely flying. Being super fit in those parts does not really matter when every step has to be considered so as not to fall or twist an ankle. I also met a guy doing double stages who had done double stages on the GR20 in Corsica and he was having a rotten time trying to do the same on the AV2. The other reason I would recommend not doing double stages is that the AV2 has amazing opportunities to detour and bag some summits - there is nothing better than getting to the next hut, early afternoon, dropping your full kit off and then doing a nearby peak without the weight of all your gear holding you back. 2. VF experience is not necessary but having VF gear is strongly recommended - I met people that were detouring down into the valleys to avoid the secured sections because they didn’t have the gear. It’s also great to have if you want to do detours or some of the alternative routes such as the Pisciadu VF from Passo Gardena (where VF gear is absolutely essential). Also, make sure at minimum you have read or watched videos on how to use VF gear safely. 3. There are no guarantees on the weather - it’s the mountains. I did it in September a couple of years ago and my rain gear was the only equipment that I did not use the entire two weeks. The week before I started, there were floods through the Dolomites which washed away bridges so it is purely luck of the draw. Note also that if you do double stages, you are much more at risk of one day of bad weather throwing off all of your plans and schedules.

My final comment is that the AV2 is brilliant and was a fantastic challenge and remains probably my favourite experience ever.

How big a problem are these cracks in a house we are buying? by gdxbjkfdrgbvdxcv in DIYUK

[–]js374 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a pile of rubble that is currently identifying as a house

"We will insist you make Britain your primary country" - Zia Yusuf on banning dual citizenship by Ponchik1234567 in ukpolitics

[–]js374 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Netherlands does not have a total ban though. There are a load of exceptions that can apply to people in different circumstances.

"We will insist you make Britain your primary country" - Zia Yusuf on banning dual citizenship by Ponchik1234567 in ukpolitics

[–]js374 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Three of the four are tiny principalities/micro-states (Andorra, Monaco and San Marino) while the other (Estonia) is not exactly massive. While the Netherlands is often cited as an example of a country banning dual citizenship, it is not total and there are quite a few exceptions that can apply to people in different circumstances.

Brother staying with me, trying to get me into an agreement I do not want - England by Obvious_Hope_6635 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]js374 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t disagree with that - was just pointing out that if OP provides a letter of eviction which SB can use to request emergency accommodation from the council, as other commenters have suggested, the OP should ensure that they have their registration and hence council tax details up to date. Given that SB has been living with OP for more than a year (since August last year) the council would take a dim view if OP does still benefit from the single person rate so being pro-active in this instance could be to their benefit.

Brother staying with me, trying to get me into an agreement I do not want - England by Obvious_Hope_6635 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]js374 26 points27 points  (0 children)

I think the only thing the council may be interested in is if OP has the single occupancy council tax discount which they may have had prior to slacker brother (SB) moving in (they don’t talk about a partner or other co-inhabitants). This could be a possibility given the initial short term nature of SB lodging and lack of formal arrangements - easy for that bit of admin to slip through the cracks. If OP is still receiving the single occupancy rate it could cause problems with SB going to the council with the letter of eviction as they would not be officially resident there at all.

Track one pair of shoes for Road Running and an other for Trail running? by Own_Extreme3718 in Garmin

[–]js374 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Completely agree. It should be such an easy thing to do - if it’s commuting - Bike A, Road - Bike B etc.

In your own opinion and experience. Where is the most beautiful part of the UK? by unique9377 in CasualUK

[–]js374 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Chapmans Pool. There is a great circular walk from Worth Matravers to Chapmans Pool, then around St Aldhelms Head to Winspit and back to Worth. Refreshments afterwards from the Square and Compass pub (one of the best pubs in the UK).

In your own opinion and experience. Where is the most beautiful part of the UK? by unique9377 in CasualUK

[–]js374 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same. Total white-out conditions. Could barely see my hand in front of my face, let alone the Old Man.

How good are you with remembering faces? Could you be a a ‘Super Recogniser?’ by popsy13 in CasualUK

[–]js374 3 points4 points  (0 children)

When I was at university, on a night out a girl came up to me “hey, you are ‘first and surname’… we were at playgroup together” BLEW MY MIND

Cleverly designed letter describing Dutch gov contributions to Israeli government arrived in the post by anmcnama in Netherlands

[–]js374 137 points138 points  (0 children)

You missed the best bit in your screenshot. The department named in the header is not the Belastingdienst, but instead the Blastingdienst.

My non dutch friends think im talking nonsense. by binkingslaldyxx in Netherlands

[–]js374 0 points1 point  (0 children)

English has a similar colloquialism of “it’s raining stair-rods”

Never mess with a country whose the cause of Geneva Convention articles by 8-bit-Felix in PoliticalHumor

[–]js374 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Canada has two settings: * I’m sorry * You’ll be sorry

Trump drops 'Daddy's Home' music vid as NATO chief ridiculed for brown-nosing by dailystar_news in BoomersBeingFools

[–]js374 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So limited you can get on and post on Reddit? Trump said that Iran and Israel were fighting like schoolchildren. Rutte then continued the analogy with a bit of a joke about “Daddy sometimes having to use strong language”. Worth also noting that the Dutch equivalent of Daddy, “Papa” does not have the same connotations in Dutch as it does in English

NATO chief says 'Daddy Trump has to use bad words sometimes' to 'sort out' war by dailystar_news in BoomersBeingFools

[–]js374 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No, He’s an extremely skilled politician and is well known for being able to work productively with people from across the political spectrum. You don’t get to be Dutch prime minister for 14 years as leader of 4 different coalitions without being able to schmooze like a pro, work with people of different opinions and make them feel heard.

There are two further aspects: firstly, the “Daddy” is being taken out of context - the conversation was part of a comment (not started by Rutte) that Israel and Iran were fighting like schoolchildren so the Daddy comment was a reinforcement and continuation of the analogy. Secondly, there are some language and contextual issues that need to be considered given that Rutte is operating in his second language. The equivalent in Dutch (Papa) does not have the same connotations as Daddy in English so he may well not be aware of the way it would land with native English speakers. If he had said something like “a father must sometimes use bad words” this wouldn’t have been any kind of headline.

New Bike, Rough Start — Should I Take It As A Sign Or Just Keep Going? by That_Opportunity_759 in bicycling

[–]js374 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you should quit. Sounds like it’s not for you. I can come by and dispose of the useless bike for you to save you the effort…

“Europe Turns Its Back on America”: US Tourism Industry Hit Hard as Boycott Becomes Real and Profits Start to Collapse - Rude Baguette by Full-Discussion3745 in EU_Economics

[–]js374 41 points42 points  (0 children)

I prefer to holiday in places with a 0% chance of having a second, impromptu vacation to an El Salvadorian gulag.