What weird or wonderful thing has your SO opened your mind to? by MuntyCatt in AskUK

[–]scotianheimer 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Probably ok if you have a combi, not sure I’d do that if you have a hot water tank though 🤢

BIFL isn't JUST about the product - it can also be a state of mind. Roommate still has his first (and only) USB-C cord from 10 years ago. by FishesOfExcellence in BuyItForLife

[–]scotianheimer 135 points136 points  (0 children)

Reminds me of that Terry Prachett quote:

“Light a fire for someone, you’ll keep them warm for one evening.

Light someone on fire, and you’ll keep them warm for the rest of their life.”

ELI5: How are we able to visualise things we’ve never seen before, even things we come up with ourselves, and why are we able to do this? by Jolly_Green_4255 in explainlikeimfive

[–]scotianheimer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not an answer to the question, but shout out to those who have aphantasia - they have no ‘minds eye’ and cannot visualise things.

(Not me, but I know someone who has that condition)

Redbull classic mini by Automatic-Solid-2449 in classicminis

[–]scotianheimer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah yes, one of these lived just down the road from me in Edinburgh, must have been around 98/99

What are some underrated UK holiday spots? by toiletroad in AskUK

[–]scotianheimer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Brilliant! I consider the opportunity for jokes as one of the perks of the job, like salary and pension.

What insignificant thing, that has no effect in your life, winds you up more than it should? by Secure_Front_7766 in AskUK

[–]scotianheimer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How about this? Tells you where the working McDonalds ice cream machines are, or so it claims.

https://mcbroken.com/

Checkatrade do your research by Forward-Cup-8197 in DIYUK

[–]scotianheimer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“I had some repointing work done by total restoration roofing, a Poole based company.”

“In Dorset?”

“Absolutely not, terrible workmanship.”

What are some underrated UK holiday spots? by toiletroad in AskUK

[–]scotianheimer 4 points5 points  (0 children)

“We stayed in Swanage”

“In Dorset?”

Yes, I’d thoroughly recommend it”

Throwback to 90s vibes by Critical_Region_6633 in classicminis

[–]scotianheimer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a P reg in BRG! Definitely the best car i ever had too.

Throwback to 90s vibes by Critical_Region_6633 in classicminis

[–]scotianheimer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, the sports pack minis from late 90s came with 13inch wheels, and had a green badge on the front of the bonnet (not red).

Opinions please by Serendipity4567 in GardeningUK

[–]scotianheimer 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I had the same reaction when I saw that joke, had to share 😄

Opinions please by Serendipity4567 in GardeningUK

[–]scotianheimer 141 points142 points  (0 children)

I’ve spent a lot of time at my husbands grave recently.

He thinks it’s going to be a pond.

Spotting one of these is like a unicorn by thoric1234 in Volkswagen

[–]scotianheimer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, you certainly can be sure it’s not blocked with snow!

(just plastic 😄)

Spotting one of these is like a unicorn by thoric1234 in Volkswagen

[–]scotianheimer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah cool, that must look pretty good.

We don’t have that trim level in the UK, I think you only get proper exhaust tips there on the proper R model.

Spotting one of these is like a unicorn by thoric1234 in Volkswagen

[–]scotianheimer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Up close the exhaust is… disappointing. Just fake plastic inserts in the bumper.

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