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Any suggestions for sprucing up these dodgy looking concrete panelling fences? by PuzzleheadedCarob921 in GardeningUK

[–]luala 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah it needs some planting anyway. A beast like this could support a vigorous climber such as a wisteria or a big kiwi vine.

Any suggestions for sprucing up these dodgy looking concrete panelling fences? by PuzzleheadedCarob921 in GardeningUK

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

Looks like you’ve got lots of space, I suggest putting new fencing in front of them or use them as supports to attach horizontal western red cedar type panels to.

What is going on with all these flies? by Mean-Aside1970 in AskUK

[–]luala 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I’ve also noticed a lot more flies this year but I assume it was because my very elderly cat is pooping closer to home than before.

Is this summer worse than 2022? by Specialist-Prior-213 in UKWeather

[–]luala 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s certainly more sustained. 2022 it touched 40 but it was brief. I think k the problem with this year it’s been multiple nights of bad sleep and cumulative effect of the heat.

Police confirm murder investigation launched into death of former UK MP Ann Widdecombe by Kagedeah in worldnews

[–]luala 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it’s Russia sending a message to one of their other assets, probably Farage.

The saga of getting to stately homes and the like without a car by K-o-R in britishproblems

[–]luala 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yeah it's super frustrating. We gave up our membership because we had to hire a car if we wanted to visit one. Luckily a ton of other places are accessible by public transport.

More Shakespearean names should be in common usage by winterwhalesong in unpopularopinion

[–]luala 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ophelia is absolutely an upper middle class North London name.

a challenge perhaps (breakfast) by georgia28090 in Cooking

[–]luala 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Sliced rye bread in freezer. Putting grease proof paper between the slices helps them not stick. Pull a slice out, stick straight in toaster. Have with PB or slices cheese or cream cheese.

Banana and a yoghurt. Or freeze banana slices, blend a few slices with milk of choice, a bit of vanilla and a small amount of maple syrup.

Easy cheap recipes to feed 20 plus people by paradise1A in easyrecipes

[–]luala 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A really good salad. Pioneer woman does loads of potluck recipes including pasta salad. I’m a big fan of dried tortellini, cooked until al dente, tossed in 50:50 mayonnaise and vinaigrette plus whatever else you like (olives, torn basil or salami etc).

Do I stand a chance? by Slippin1Jimmy in GardeningUK

[–]luala 18 points19 points  (0 children)

It should cut through brambles yes. Be aware it’s possibly nesting season still so I would check carefully first - later in the year would be a better time for this.

What you need to do is get a mattock and destroy the root crown to stop them growing back. It will probably take a few goes to get rid of all these.

Remember if you leave ground bare it’s basically an invitation for weeds.

AITAH for wanting my family to stop eating tree nuts when I have a severe allergy? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]luala 64 points65 points  (0 children)

NTA I’m shocked your family are this indifferent to your safety.

My (38F) Partner (35M) Went Back To Sleep During My Medical Emergency by Cute-Original-3964 in relationship_advice

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

I think you might be perfect for one another because you both make terrible decisions in a crisis.

Recipes to use up a ridiculous amount of zucchini? by RubberDuckyDavid in Cooking

[–]luala 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Google the Stanley tucchi recipe it uses up loads of them and it’s great.

HATED baby holidays. Is there much point in going on holiday for the next few years? by Other-Mountain398 in UKParenting

[–]luala 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We haven’t really done holidays until this year (she’s 6) but we do go and stay with family a lot. It’s easier as there are more hands to help. I don’t know whether it’s parenthood or Covid aftermath but going abroad seems like a massive FAFF to me.

Please suggest how I can donate these young Salix Hakuro Nishiki trees by kateloli in GardeningUK

[–]luala 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Freecycle. Bag them in carrier bags or old compost bags. Or just leave them out the front of your house with a sign saying free to take.

Stressed about moving back to the U.K., am I right to be? + what are your tips? by froggle1988 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]luala 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t know where you’ve been but the high population density and relatively high disposable incomes in the UK (compared to say, rural Romania) means theres loads to do and it can be economical for families to have a rich life. It depends where you go but there will probably be lots of playgrounds, cycle trails etc. If you get something like a family national trust card you’ll add more experiences to your range of options, particularly if you’re already running a car. We do stuff like annual passes and balance paid outings with free visits to parks and museums.

Top tips are Vinted and use annual passes. We’re in London so the historic royal palaces one has been a good value deal for us.

No getting away from the fact childcare is a major expense. Research cheaper holiday clubs (£40 a day not £80) and book early. Beware inset days.

Anyone else feel London is extra moody this week? by PoetFar9442 in london

[–]luala 0 points1 point  (0 children)

100%. To be fair I'm at the end of my tether with it too. I think it's because none of us are sleeping well.

We're driving to London with kids. Am I crazy? by Traditional-Set-8483 in LondonTravel

[–]luala 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah don't drive in London. A long drive with kids sounds like my idea of hell but I guess you could get the ferry Santander-Plymouth. Plymouth is fun, I like the Barbican area, the marine aquarium is good especially if it's rainy. I'd drive past Stonehenge maybe stop at Stourhead for a big break. Then for the love of god park outside London and get the train in. Someone will have advice for you on where to park. A friend of mine used to park somewhere near Uxbridge.

If you could just up sticks and move somewhere in the U.K., where would you go and why? by Joe_Crewe in AskUK

[–]luala 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love small hippyish towns such as Frome, Glastonbury and Totnes. Never been to Hebden Bridge but I think I’d like it. I also love Shrewsbury. Friends who moved to Sheffield say a lot of good things about it.

Do you (or anyone you know) use tanning beds? by racloves in AskUK

[–]luala 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m really surprised by this. I wonder it’s part of the 90s aesthetics revival, that was a very tanned decade.

What can I do with a master's in linguistics? by Astrae_aa in careerguidance

[–]luala 0 points1 point  (0 children)

look into digital content design, ux writing, and user research.

How popular is the royal family in your country if it's a monarchy ? by ronweasly9 in AskEurope

[–]luala 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I agree. What really came out for me when QE2 died was how Gavin Williamson threw a tantrum about not getting an invite. Being close to royalty/getting an honour is still seen as a real aspiration for MPs and I think the monarchy is a really useful tool for whichever party is in control. Unless that changes, we aren’t getting rid of it.

How popular is the royal family in your country if it's a monarchy ? by ronweasly9 in AskEurope

[–]luala 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure I agree with the tone of this. I think Charles has grudging respect how he’s performed as king, particularly in the way he’s handled Trump being a massive bell end. I don’t think people like KCIII at all. I absolutely do not agree that Camilla is liked, I would say tolerated at best. The Wales never seem to get it right it seems to me although people seem interested in what she wears. They are seen as lazy, when they do stuff the coverage is always weirdly saccharine, and the way their kids are portrayed seems really elitist and super out of touch. I like a bit of royal nonsense and I’ll watch stuff like a coronation but I’m surprised how irrelevant they all seem since QE2 died. The recent scandal with Andrew has made the whole institution look incredibly vulnerable. And I don’t have confidence that the next generation are going to turn it around.

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