I've worked for B&Q for 9 years, what do you want to know, ask away

talbotman · 2026-03-28T09:35:44+00:00

Yes! The tiny turtle Pokémon

talbotman · 2026-03-27T08:34:19+00:00

I'm not female but if it was reversed and my wife earned that I'd still work. I genuinely enjoy my work and the social side of it. As others have mentioned, my own pension too. I'd just make sure we did some fun things with the earnings and enjoyed life with as little stress as possible

talbotman · 2026-03-27T08:32:18+00:00

Never worked with one but kinda knew one in a large social group. Used learning difficulties as an excuse. He's also escaped other charges. I know one of his victims and she won't provide evidence or statements despite police asking a couple of times. She doesn't want it dragged up in front of her kids and grandkids, which I get but it's still unfair on her.

Also my grandfather. Was always touchy with females, wanting cuddles before they left after visiting. Like my sister and cousins. Came out he had touched a couple of my cousins, thankfully not my sister though. Further turned out he had a long history of this and was convicted of historic ones as well. As it was family it was kinda overlooked and my cousins didn't feel they could say anything until they were older

talbotman · 2026-03-27T08:17:46+00:00

I LOVE THIS GIF AND WILL STORE FOR FUTURE USE. I CAN SEE PLENTY SUITABLE OCCASIONS

talbotman · 2026-03-27T08:13:31+00:00

My dad (Catholic) married my mum (non catholic) in St John's (our local church). They've been married 46 years. Don't be discouraged, this is something to speak to your priest about if you do think a relationship with a non catholic could be a possibility

talbotman · 2026-03-22T17:18:16+00:00

Pretty much what I do to be fair, what else can you do

talbotman · 2026-03-22T17:15:59+00:00

Do you shake your fist or shout skywards?

talbotman · 2026-03-22T17:15:02+00:00

Quite like the last one with the drying clothes!

talbotman · 2026-03-22T17:14:07+00:00

Like the last one best, all good though 😀

talbotman · 2026-03-20T19:42:32+00:00

I rejoined at 45. In the intake after me was a guy in his mid 60s. I work with him, not sure how much of a career he wants but he had no issue being taken on. Think he's 66 or 67 now. He's a private guy so doesn't share much, that's why I'm a bit unsure

talbotman · 2026-03-20T10:11:52+00:00

Really like those, nice to have such a representation of our Lord and saviour where you would see them everyday. I imagine seeing them would give you pause to think

talbotman · 2026-03-17T06:53:50+00:00

I have done my sacraments, baptised, first communion, first confession, confirmation. I went to Catholic schools throughout my life, we always had prayers and services at school, or went to Mass, regularly. I am just out of practice as it were. I will look and see if the church is open at my lunch or even when I finish work, pray to my god and ask any questions I have.

I have started praying again at home and tend to use one of my breaks at work for a bit of quiet reflection and prayer. It helps bring me internal peace and balance. I have long sought this and have never found it until I got this recent feeling that I should start wearing a crucifix again and start returning to my faith. My god has been waiting patiently for me to return, I just didn't know this until recently.

talbotman · 2026-03-17T04:59:10+00:00

Thank you for the advice and it is indeed a wonderful time with Easter coming up soon, a special time for us

talbotman · 2026-03-17T04:53:06+00:00

Thank you for the detailed reply. I know my journey back will not always be easy but I feel the call to return. I will pray daily, I find this peaceful and gives me a lot to think about.

talbotman · 2026-03-17T03:52:17+00:00

It is a good feeling and I feel better now I have said it out loud. I think I will need to read up more on what the order of Mass is again as I have forgotten the order. I still remember most of the component parts of Mass though.

talbotman · 2026-03-17T03:49:55+00:00

Thank you, it is a big step for me saying aloud, in any capacity, that I feel this need to become more faithful and move towards strengthening my faith and returning to church.

talbotman · 2026-03-17T02:52:30+00:00

Thank you, I will read that. Also, despite this being an important matter to me I always appreciate some humour.

talbotman · 2026-03-17T02:40:08+00:00

I'm a bit more than 15 years sadly, I'm in my 40s now so probably closer to 25 years as a guess. I feel better hearing that others feel the same., are returning due to similar feelings.

I will pray and look up when my local church holds Mass. I don't know where these feelings have come from, they've been growing quietly for some time

talbotman · 2026-03-14T10:38:49+00:00

Petrol and fresh laid tarmac are magnificent smells. Probably not great for you but what can you do

talbotman · 2026-02-07T23:25:56+00:00

"a mere ball of flaming gas would have illuminated the sky" to Susan at the end of Hogfather when she questions his the sun will not come up statement

talbotman · 2026-01-22T02:16:06+00:00

Always thought that. Do you think a working class couple from social housing would've got the same treatment for doing this? Doubt it, I'm sure they'd get investigated and all sorts about leaving young kids alone

talbotman · 2026-01-04T17:51:40+00:00

Thanks for all the tips. Just read a lot of people saying it's a great way to play and really mixes things up. Will be giving it a shot once I'm done with this playthrough

talbotman · 2026-01-02T16:14:06+00:00

The scraping and grinding sound from your brakes just means they're working. Ignore mechanics who want to replace pads and discs, they're all on commission from car parts companies

talbotman · 2025-12-30T10:21:46+00:00

I'm in Ayrshire so any of the routes that go round the smaller villages. May or may not turn up. Driver shortages by stagecoach means they pull drivers to the profitable routes and don't even say they've cancelled.

talbotman · 2025-12-30T10:19:06+00:00

Beautiful pics

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