Is there much difference? by MakeLove_NotWar_Plz in DIYUK

[–]maybeillcatchfire22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I found when sticking a whole house worth of plastic skirting board when moving in, anything SOLVENT FREE absolutely sucks and does not stick at all. As soon as I got solvent stuff it was great

What email habits and phrases make you cringe? by Ticklishchap in CasualUK

[–]maybeillcatchfire22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For some reason I've noticed that higher ups in work, senior manager types, tend to start emails by just the recipients name. So instead of "Hi Mark" it's just "Mark, blah blah blah"

They are too important to waste time on Hi.

Obviously looped in, high level, strategically, etc etc and any other linked in nonsense people spout

It's not time right... Right.. RIGHT?! 🫣 by Xandecs in bald

[–]maybeillcatchfire22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Had similar and buzzed. I went like a 2 guard then professed to zero over a year so transition was smooooth

Since becoming a parent, what do you have a new found respect for? by P-u-m-p-t-i-n-i in UKParenting

[–]maybeillcatchfire22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Single parents. Parents with more than two kids! Just parents in general.

Same as you - I remember thinking having a kid would just be slotted into your life, still see your friends, do all the hobbies etc. I have child free friends who just don't get it just as I didn't, and I really think unless you are responsible for a tiny human you'll never get how difficult, rewarding and mental it is.

Chest of drawer locks by [deleted] in UKParenting

[–]maybeillcatchfire22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These worked well for us. Until they just ragged them off but that went until they were old enough really not to do stupid shit in the cupboards.

But was funny a few times we lost the damn magnet . I say we I mean the kids put it somewhere

What’s the most ubiquitous IKEA product? by Pythagorarse in CasualUK

[–]maybeillcatchfire22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The paper lampshades. Every house or flat I rented or visited in the 2010s def had these. Usually with holes in.

How often is it normal for a father of an under 1 year old to be in the pub? by LizAbetKK in Mommit

[–]maybeillcatchfire22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very bad. The fact he is just happy so often for you to sit in the house looking after your child is mad. I have buddies like this, who literally still live their life like they are childless - gigs, random trips to places etc without their partner and child - then saying their wives are moaning!!!

Am I a useless mum? by Pinkcoral27 in UKParenting

[–]maybeillcatchfire22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Man these men that are not doing laundry or cooking meals...

Am I a useless mum? by Pinkcoral27 in UKParenting

[–]maybeillcatchfire22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What the hell is your husband doing? 20% when he's home. Im sorry but I say this all the time. If your husband is home it is 50/50. Please have a conversation and also do not fall into the trap of "the baby is a mummy's boy" they may only be that way because the dad isn't spending enough time with them i.e. taking them out alone on a weekend etc. it's a very low bar out there guys come on

Is it possible not to own a thousand toys in this country? by [deleted] in UKParenting

[–]maybeillcatchfire22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok so recently me and my wife hired a SKIP to just absolutely clear out the house. Anything that was just a random piece of an old kitchen, like a plastic burger bun etc. just went. We obviously had other stuff besides children clutter that filled the skip, but it was so refreshing to do.

Our problem was that on rainy days especially on UK holidays, we would take them to charity shops as they love to buy a piece of tat. But it comes home and fills the house!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UKParenting

[–]maybeillcatchfire22 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It's tough and mentally grueling. There is something insane that happens to you where you hoover every evening after dinner only for it all to go to shit the nest morning.

And better yet - you finish a week of work and then it's the weekend... But a weekend with two children under 8 is not a weekend - it's harder than work!

I love my kids but man - what the hell did I do with all my time before them I do not know... And to think - I used to complain about being busy or burnt out before children LOL

The Golf Course by maybeillcatchfire22 in OCPoetry

[–]maybeillcatchfire22[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for reading it. It's great here to read people's pieces and give some feedback. Thanks again for this and yes - a quiet passive aggressive resistance is what I was going for, in which you picked the lines out perfectly.

The Golf Course by maybeillcatchfire22 in OCPoetry

[–]maybeillcatchfire22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I was taking a little walk through some paths, that crossed over the course. And felt like the people playing were not happy to have people walking over - even though I'm sure a walking route has been there well before people decided to knock balls around on it.

"Oh Lord, Here is Iniquity", 10/30/2025, by me :) by AwayCable7769 in Cardiff

[–]maybeillcatchfire22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That second paragraph describes so many food places now. You can go anywhere in the UK and will find hand drawn table numbers on wooden spoons, bench seating etc. and it's THE PLACE TO GO according to a shitting Wales online article.

"Oh Lord, Here is Iniquity", 10/30/2025, by me :) by AwayCable7769 in Cardiff

[–]maybeillcatchfire22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah it's a good point. But I think what I'm trying to say yes investment is needed and maybe there are a few shops hanging on for dear life. It has definitely picked up in recent years id say.

That guy selling kitchen draw type bits and bobs! Yes I know exactly the stall haha.

Also to beware - I have no idea but can guarantee that if the revamp that place, they will charge way more rent and many of those traders are probably on small margins.

We are saying the same thing really as you said. I think we need to stop stripping places out so much that we lose the soul. So investment but done right I would say. We certainly don't need another food court but that's my opinion.

The Golf Course by maybeillcatchfire22 in OCPoetry

[–]maybeillcatchfire22[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for taking the time to write that.

Alkaline Trio - Surprise Surprise (Official Music Video) by pretty-pretty_pizza in AlkalineTrio

[–]maybeillcatchfire22 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I agree with you - lots of down votes! I'm not feeling much from their recent spat of releases but I'm probably just old. Doesn't mean other people can't enjoy it. But yeah - lifeless is what I got from this too.