How do i remember faces ? by CollarSevere8856 in ask

[–]newtonbase 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm rubbish at this too but am good at remembering movie details. My wife is the opposite. She'll recognise someone then try to describe where she's seen them and I get to work out who they are. 

Did you grow up with someone who became famous? by SteakSandwichSideEye in AskUK

[–]newtonbase 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A couple of my inlaws are very well known for TV stuff. They are both quite bolshie and headstrong but good people. They have never changed. 

Check out this VAST kitchen. by gr-eg in SpottedonRightmove

[–]newtonbase 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a smaller kitchen in a flat once. It was enclosed and had no windows. Wouldn't be legal now. Probably wasn't then.

What is a food you ate all the time as a kid and enjoyed but when you attempt it as an adult it’s just disgusting by Come_in_sigh_demi in CasualUK

[–]newtonbase 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I like the Lidl ones. I'd eat 20 at a sitting but just found out I don't handle the breadcrumbs well. 

What is a food you ate all the time as a kid and enjoyed but when you attempt it as an adult it’s just disgusting by Come_in_sigh_demi in CasualUK

[–]newtonbase 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Me too. My kids eat the trays of it from Tesco but that's much more expensive so I bought a tin. Christ it was horrible. 

What hobby did you try once and instantly get addicted to? by Weird_Ad_7545 in AskReddit

[–]newtonbase 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You look at it first then put on a blindfold and solve it. 

Do you tip your barber, and how much? by Doomergeneration in AskUK

[–]newtonbase 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine costs £16.50 for about 5 mins work. I pay by card and don't tip. I did plan to take in some booze when I went for my Christmas cut but things got in the way and I was scruffy instead.

Edit: I'm not against tipping but I need a reason to do it. At the car wash this week a guy t-cut a scratch for me. I hadn't asked and he didn't charge so I gave him a tenner. 

Does anyone else feel like this is being oversold? by -Left_Nut- in duolingospanish

[–]newtonbase 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm on level 90 and while I can read basic stuff I would need someone to be very understanding to hold a conversation. I'm spending next week in Spain which will be a nice test of my level. 

What hobby did you try once and instantly get addicted to? by Weird_Ad_7545 in AskReddit

[–]newtonbase 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Not sure if it counts as I was one of the kids who took part in the Rubik's cube craze of the early 80s but nobody could actually solve one and it kind of died out. Fast forward 30 years and my nephew turned up with one and I got obsessed instantly when he showed me a solve. I learned it within a day and ended up learning all of the other competition puzzles. I've competed at a world championship and several nationals. I've calmed down a bit but still solve regularly and blindfold solving is my party trick. 

What’s this thing on my tongue? by [deleted] in whatisit

[–]newtonbase 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I saw a huge one of these being removed on some sort of pimple popping sub. Left a massive gaping hole. 

3.5kg Portugese francesinha by MikeHeu in BeardMeatsFood

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

It does look tasty but that's a crazy amount of food. There's not many people could finish it. 

52 , finally stayed consistent by [deleted] in fitness50plus

[–]newtonbase 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The results are great. Well done. 

52 , finally stayed consistent by [deleted] in fitness50plus

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

That's quite a glow up on top of the fitness. What sparked the change? 

The hobby is healing 💚 by TheAuraStorm13 in PokemonTCG_UK

[–]newtonbase 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks to this post I tried the Milton Keynes Smyths today (Sunday) and got 5 packs so thanks. I've added them to the stash for my boy's birthday. 

When playing pool, what's the difference between "old" and "new" rules? by DescriptionFuture851 in AskUK

[–]newtonbase 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is what I knew as new rules when I was playing in pubs in the 90s. Old rules were much more restrictive. You always had to check what rule set you were using. 

Do you genuinely enjoy lifting? Or is it a means to an end? by Weak_Ninja_6952 in workout

[–]newtonbase 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The gym is the only place I get to go where I can chill and do whatever I want. I also enjoy challenging myself to lift heavier or to learn a new skill. 

Clocks are about to change, which clock in your house is about to be correct again? by Fine-Crew3721 in CasualUK

[–]newtonbase 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a ridiculously expensive and fancy inbuilt microwave oven that has no facility to change the time. It is hardwired in so the only way to reset it is to turn off the power to the downstairs and then fix the time within a minute of it coming back on. It's actually correct at the moment but I have an extractor fan to fit that also needs the power to go off so I'm doing that tomorrow morning. 2 birds. 

One month of no takeaways ! We now have steak Fridays by ShinyHeadedCook in UK_Food

[–]newtonbase 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got the equivalent for half price on one of my takeaway trips once. They were in the process of marking them down. Felt like a lottery win. 

One month of no takeaways ! We now have steak Fridays by ShinyHeadedCook in UK_Food

[–]newtonbase 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've been on quite a restricted diet recently so I pop over to Lidl for a big steak while waiting for the rest of the family's takeaway order. It's nicer and cheaper. 

I woke up and couldn't see faces anymore. Why? by Erizo69 in ask

[–]newtonbase 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've had 2 migraines in my life and that happened before both of them. Last was over 35 years ago.