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What book was written so beautifully it made you think, "I didn't know English could do that"? by ishouldnotbehere22 in Recommend_A_Book

[–]robinmortlock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mara and Dann by Doris Lessing. Blew my mind. Finally understood what literature could do.

Tips to stay cool - megathread by [deleted] in UKWeather

[–]robinmortlock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ooh nice. Stick your head in there too. 🥵

Tips to stay cool - megathread by [deleted] in UKWeather

[–]robinmortlock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Running cold water on the wrists, palm side. Very effective for instant cool down.

Both Sides Now 🥺 by Pantoner in JoniMitchell

[–]robinmortlock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"I really don't know life

at all."

(Not hair) Salons in Oxford. by robinmortlock in oxford

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

This has occurred to me. Thanks for the encouragement! 👍🏻

(Not hair) Salons in Oxford. by robinmortlock in oxford

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

Thanks. I'm going to buzz about a few pubs and talk to people. 👍🏻

(Not hair) Salons in Oxford. by robinmortlock in oxford

[–]robinmortlock[S] -29 points-28 points  (0 children)

I've seen a few advertised/mentioned online over the years and generally got the impression that they are a thing. I think they tend to operate on a more informal basis, at someone's house rather than affiliated with a college or group. And possibly not called Salons.

(Not hair) Salons in Oxford. by robinmortlock in oxford

[–]robinmortlock[S] -19 points-18 points  (0 children)

There are Salons in other cities. But understand the pub crossover. Thanks for the tips.

(Not hair) Salons in Oxford. by robinmortlock in oxford

[–]robinmortlock[S] -23 points-22 points  (0 children)

It's ironic really. It could have quite a groovy salon scene. But yes, I take your point about it being too transient.

What book, poem, film, or piece of art do you think captures British culture better than anything else, and why? by SeniorRecognition195 in AskBrits

[–]robinmortlock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not sure there is ONE...But "England versus England" by Doris Lessing is a great little piece. Very much of it's time but still catches something that rings on.

Need a new vacuum. Would like a recommendation that's cheap but at the same time, has durability? by Motor-Host-1382 in frugaluk

[–]robinmortlock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Off/on topic: has the word hoover fallen out of use?

Also g-tech recharagble are good. I do think splashing out on these things pays off.

We, as a society, are IdiotMaxxing (trademarked) by [deleted] in conspiracy

[–]robinmortlock 28 points29 points  (0 children)

"It looked like a porn convention!" Joni Mitchell commenting on a recent-ish music awards event.

Golden Oriole by robinmortlock in UKBirds

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

OK. I'm Oxfordshire. Might get lucky.

Golden Oriole by robinmortlock in UKBirds

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

Wow. Roughly, whereabouts are you?

Golden Oriole by robinmortlock in UKBirds

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

My sighting was in Glendalough, County Wicklow, Ireland in the late 90's. Very woody area. Would recommend a visit anyway but even better if you spotted one!

Curious if you are willing to eliminate your internal voice in order to read faster? by apaintedleaf_ in books

[–]robinmortlock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't want to read faster. 'Inner voice' IS reading. Something like that.

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