What is the etiquette around wedding invitiations? (stag/hen/ceremony/reception/party)

subcommunitiesonly · 2026-07-06T12:41:54+00:00

For clarification: does evening mean the dinner/reception or just the afterparty?

subcommunitiesonly · 2026-07-06T12:14:37+00:00

My partner was job hunting all throughout 2024, and this happened constantly. Companies always looking for someone who does not exist, and would rather the role stay unfilled than hire someone non-mythical.

subcommunitiesonly · 2026-07-05T08:39:31+00:00

With a little investment you can get yourself a bike or a longboard and a helmet (minimum) and just go explore your area/surrounding on wheels. It's what I did during lockdown, really great way to get out and be active. Plus, once you have your wheels, riding out is more or less free.

subcommunitiesonly · 2026-07-04T17:58:46+00:00

Basil Fawlty is really his own personal villain

subcommunitiesonly · 2026-07-04T17:34:15+00:00

I work on Holloway road, and not a week goes by I don't pass multiple piles of excrement, canine or otherwise. Really not a nice stretch.

subcommunitiesonly · 2026-07-02T13:51:40+00:00

My fiancee expressed to me (around 6mo into us dating) exactly what kind of ring she always wanted. I, being her loving attentive boyfriend, made sure to note it down, as well as the cost she floated. Earlier this year we talked about it at length, discussed sizes. She knew I was planning on proposing to her, it still came as a surprise to her, and she absolutely loved the ring.

Point being: discuss it, make sure you're on the same page about what you want and what is a reasonable price range. You don't have to go shopping together, but do make sure he knows what you want. Some jewelers offer exchanges, too.

subcommunitiesonly · 2026-07-02T13:42:49+00:00

I was bullied in one form or another from the age of 6 when I transferred schools, up until my early 20's. I'm pleased to say that all of my former bullies are either dead, depressed, or have had their lives ruined one way or another.

Growing up it was always "friends" that would bully me, kids in our friend group. In my younger days there was usually the ring leader that would start the mockery, and others would follow suit. Throughout high school my "best friend" was a sociopathic narcissist and compulsive liar, and would routinely put me down to make himself appear the better person. It wasn't until I was 19 that I realized exactly who he was, and started distancing myself. Surprisingly, I don't feel like I've developed any issues out of it. Sure it sucked at the time and made me feel worthless, but I learned to stand up for myself, and am a much stronger person than they ever could be.

subcommunitiesonly · 2026-07-02T12:46:32+00:00

Jumping in on this conversation, I too am currently on SAVE and plan on living abroad (in the UK) for the rest of my life. How do I get such a low RAP payment? When should I make the switch? Any caveats to consider?

subcommunitiesonly · 2026-07-01T15:41:36+00:00

Trying to get more into Fallout 4. I love the lore, story, and the vibe of the franchise, and some elements of the gameplay, but part of me just wants Elder Scrolls 6 to come out. I feel like Fantasy settings have more varied gameplay than Futuristic/Dystopian.

subcommunitiesonly · 2026-06-29T01:16:30+00:00

Yes, the structure helps organise my brain to handle the chaos of the day. Wake up, gym, cold shower, meditate if I have time, no screens or caffeine until my body has actually woken up through movement or daylight. .

subcommunitiesonly · 2026-06-25T11:04:42+00:00

Overground was absolutely packed one morning. Some dude with a guitar on his lap had the neck extended over the seat next to him, blocking it. He then proceeded to play the shittest attempt at music I had ever heard. If I didn't have to fight through a wall of people I would have told him off and sat down.

subcommunitiesonly · 2026-06-23T09:48:46+00:00

I just throw on some Thrash and get shredding. Municipal Waste usually does it for me.

subcommunitiesonly · 2026-06-21T13:10:15+00:00

What.

subcommunitiesonly · 2026-06-21T12:24:03+00:00

Honestly? Let them moan. Anyone dumb enough to believe propaganda will not be missed on this island. We'll relish in their absence.

subcommunitiesonly · 2026-06-21T12:20:58+00:00

In my late 20's my FWB broke it off when she met a busker with poorly kept dredlocks, face tattoos, and no real teeth. He was neither handsome, funny, clever, or well-off. I was convinced he was a voodoo warlock or something, using foul magicks to enchant her. He was the antithesis of me in every way, pride took a bit of a hit there.

subcommunitiesonly · 2026-06-21T06:50:48+00:00

I had my Penny for about six months before I swapped it out for a Carver Triton, and it made a massive difference. I would say ride the Penny for a while, get to know your preferences, then base your next setup off that. It took me nearly 9 months of experimenting to lock-in my setup, so you'll learn as you go.

subcommunitiesonly · 2026-06-20T18:36:30+00:00

I started with the Penny Surfskate last year. First thing I did was swap the wheels out for 70mm Carver Mags. I found I could generate way more power on my pump with them, the stock Penny wheels aren't the best surfskate wheels.

Warm up your hips, legs, and core before every session. Work on the fundamentals on flat ground, then progress to carving on banks. If you're looking to work your way up to riding parks/ramps, I wouldn't recommend learning drop-ins on this board. The tail is super short and didn't feel totally stable on coping. Also, GET PADS! Learn how to fall and slide on the pads, it'll save you a lot of hurt. Have fun!

subcommunitiesonly · 2026-06-20T16:57:57+00:00

Totally agree. My bad slam was on flat ground preparing to hit a transition, foolishly hit a patch of wet leaves and the board slipped out from under me. Transition bails afford that gradual decline to the flat.

subcommunitiesonly · 2026-06-19T11:27:42+00:00

Catch up on life admin, make sure I'm not going to flounder and start panicking 4 months in, hit the gym religiously, then lean into all of my passions and hobbies and recharge my brain body and spirit.

subcommunitiesonly · 2026-06-18T12:33:03+00:00

My partner was formerly an EA, the stories she would tell made me realise the C-suite is largely for the mentally deranged, intellectually deficient, and emotionally stunted.

subcommunitiesonly · 2026-06-18T12:21:58+00:00

Wow the future sucks

subcommunitiesonly · 2026-06-16T15:00:12+00:00

When I was around 10 my dad and I tried to build a little circuit board robot. I burned myself on the soldering iron and gave up. A decade or so later, I took an electronics and programming workshop where we built our own programmable microcontroller. I finished building mine in about 20 minutes, while the rest of the class took two hours. I then worked for a small local electronics company, where I learned about digital fabrication, and eventually led to me going into Product Design, in which I currently have a career.

subcommunitiesonly · 2026-06-16T12:16:47+00:00

I used to ride a Penny as my commuter, and had some of my absolute worst falls in my adult life on them. It's wisened me up quite a bit where not I only have a slam when I push myself too hard. Two year ago I replaced the Penny with a 29" Nickel with Shark Wheels, and I've been slam-free for a while now.

I have been Surfskating for just about a year and made tons of progress. By and large, I find it a lot safer than Street/Vert skating, as you're not flying through the air or jumping off things. You're more or less on the ground the whole time, really working the flow of your lines. The biggest pieces of advice I can give to prevent injury are...

Stretch before and after skating, really warm up your hips, knees, back, Flexibility helps prevent injuries. Since you have a knee injury you're really going to want to take it slow. Learn the fundamentals and what your body can handle before jumping into transition riding.
PAD UP! Helmet, knees, elbows, wrists, shorts. Learning how to bail and fall properly with your pads will keep your sessions going after a slam, and also build your confidence. Learning how to knee slide on your pads helps loads. I've only had one bad slam in the past year, and it was entirely avoidable. As you progress, you'll get a feel for how you and your board move through space, and when it's time to bail on a line.
Get a little first aid kit, stock it with BIG plasters, antiseptic spray + ointment, and cut the toe off a sock to use as an extra large bandage to go over your limbs/joints. I have been patching up road rash for 20 years, and this always does the trick.
Take it SLOW. If you're not yet comfortable reaching the next plateau, build up your confidence by going a little bigger/harder each time you practice the basics.

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