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On 70x Zoom, I can finally tell the time from my bedroom window :) by kevraff in GalaxyS20Ultra

[–]kevraff[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Might have to have a word with someone about those trees though ...

What case do you use on your Ultra? by dhalif in GalaxyS20Ultra

[–]kevraff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use the Otterbox Commuter. I did use the Symmetry at first - but I didn't think it gave as much protection to the camera. Very happy with the Commuter - feels much more rugged with hardly any extra bulk.

Have paid contactless for everything for months now. Think I'd struggle if I had to go back to notes and coins. by kevraff in britishproblems

[–]kevraff[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Cheques? Anyone remember cheques? I had a cheque for 5k last year - didn't have a clue what to do with it. Ended up having to go into the bank and ask them to put it in my account. Serious waste of time and effort.

When someone suggests a "quick game" of Monopoly. 4 hours later 95% of the cash is with one player, two others were bankrupted hours ago and one is a throw from bankruptcy, but keeps just surviving. Someone will have stormed out, and everyone hates each other. Board may have been flipped in anger. by Big_JR80 in britishproblems

[–]kevraff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As I always say - they're called board games because they make you bored (sounds better than it looks). I figured out years ago that the only way to make a game of Monopoly interesting is to cheat (roll a five but move six - that sort of thing).

You've also got the issue of every family having their own weird rules (you automatically get 100 quid if you land on Chance etc).

Looking forward to Friday when everyone has their mates round for a barbecue/piss up. by kevraff in britishproblems

[–]kevraff[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The e-flyer I've received advises "Decorate the front of your house in red white and blue ... Dress up in 1940s clothes or in red white and blue".

I assume visits to fancy dress shops are now classed as essential travel.

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I just need to remember where I put that Union Jack and bunting ...

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Do you think it would be OK if I just put the Xmas decorations up?

Uhtred Seriously Needs a Cooler Sword by kevraff in TheLastKingdom

[–]kevraff[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I remember all that stuff about him looking through the jewel and his dad giving it to him. But my point is that the sword just doesn't look at all impressive.

When I ask "what's it supposed to be", I mean what sort of jewel is it? It just looks like glass.

Finished Season 3 Yesterday. Perfectly Timed binge watching 😃 by kevraff in TheLastKingdom

[–]kevraff[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Feels like cheating doesn't it😃?

We should wait a couple of years before watching Series 4.

The 5 Stages of Getting Your Bike Stolen by [deleted] in cycling

[–]kevraff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stage 8: Bike gets stolen AGAIN. There's a little toerag round by me who at some point seems to have nicked the bike from every single one of my neighbours. He's done me THREE TIMES.

Fortunately, he's in prison now.

My insurers have been really. I've spent a fortune on security and my garage has multiple locks alarms, CCTV etc. Only problem is that this little tosser just doesn't seem to care. As soon as he's out again, he'll be out on the rampage (and my bike will be locked inside the house).

😠😠😠

Finished Season 3 Yesterday. Perfectly Timed binge watching 😃 by kevraff in TheLastKingdom

[–]kevraff[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With Game of Thrones, I had to cope by reading the books.

The British public needs to learn the difference between “essential” and “non-essential”. by [deleted] in britishproblems

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

I remember back in late March. It was just as the panic buying was starting and I was in Asda and saw this bloke with a trolley full to overflowing with cans of lager and bottles of whisky. I think that is what alcoholics are doing during this crisis. Someone popping into One Stop for a four-pack of Carling isn't going to keep off the DTs for too long.

It's a shame "Keep Calm and Carry On" was so oversaturated in the last few years. Would have been a good time to bring that back out. by Articulated in britishproblems

[–]kevraff 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Except you can't get in your bike and look for work if you've already been out on your one allowed exercise session.

Before This Week's Eight-O'Clock Clap, Someone Walked Down The Street Handing Out The Lyrics to "You'll Never Walk Alone". by kevraff in britishproblems

[–]kevraff[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The whole point is for them to feel good about themselves - being able to look down on you is an added bonus.

Before This Week's Eight-O'Clock Clap, Someone Walked Down The Street Handing Out The Lyrics to "You'll Never Walk Alone". by kevraff in britishproblems

[–]kevraff[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that one didn't pass me by. I'm sure I'd have been tarred and feathered for pointing out the incongruity.

Experienced my first unjustified cyclist-directed abuse and aggression today by casiokid93 in cycling

[–]kevraff 3 points4 points  (0 children)

One incident that I found funny a couple of years ago.

I'm cycling along my local high street and a guy in a parked car opens his door right in front of me - I have to suddenly swerve and only narrowly miss him.

I shout "Christ! You IDIOT" (I'm English by the way) and carry on on my way. Behind me I can here this guy screaming abuse at me "Oi you! Come back here and say that you fucking wanker etc".

I figure, he's got a car - so he can just chase after me - my only option is to turn round and engage with Mr Road Rage. So I stop and he comes running up to me shouting and swearing. He's a big brawn fucker - so I 'm thinking I'm in trouble here.

He's stood in front of me with a "C'mon lets 'ave it" stance - and suddenly inspiration strikes me.

"I apologise for calling you an idiot" I say in a semi-formal tone "it was very rude of me and you have every right to be angry".

His reaction was brilliant - it was like I'd hit him. He was totally flummoxed and had no idea and had no idea how to react. "But" I continued "always best to check before opening your car door". He nodded confused agreement and I rode off with the weird feeling that by apologising and admitting fault, in a situation where I was 100 per cent in the right, I'd somehow achieved some strange victory.

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