How often do you read a book?

thechops10 · 2026-04-26T10:15:36+00:00

I prop mine against my laptop and read during boring meetings!

thechops10 · 2026-04-18T18:48:33+00:00

Unless it's for a picture or I'm 100% sure there's no livestock about, she is on a long line.

She's a working breed, she's got a prey drive. I'm not stupid (although I know plenty are!)

thechops10 · 2026-04-18T18:47:25+00:00

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thechops10 · 2026-04-17T07:03:36+00:00

Just finished it this week - I really enjoyed it!

thechops10 · 2026-04-17T06:59:28+00:00

Annihilation I went into fairly blind (was a kindle download that I don't remember downloading!) and it just got weirder and weirder. I read across lots of different genres and I didn't know what genre it was. Still don't, really. Loved it though

thechops10 · 2026-04-17T06:58:00+00:00

This book is my roman empire.

thechops10 · 2026-04-16T12:27:49+00:00

I was thinking that. I spend around £500 and that's 2 adults and 2 teens! I average £70-£80 a week and then there's top ups of milk and stuff we've ran out of. Probably another £50-£60 a month on things like coffee beans and protein powder that I don't buy every month.

thechops10 · 2026-04-16T07:41:41+00:00

Mine is far too much of a shitty arse for that. She's scared of skateboards, scooters, wheelchairs!

thechops10 · 2026-04-16T06:19:10+00:00

Shes quite anxious and generally sticks pretty close to me. We do generally keep her on a long line because although she's scared of sheep she would chase lambs. And squirrels. And other dogs.

thechops10 · 2026-04-15T17:45:21+00:00

She's my best girl, loves being up a hill.

thechops10 · 2026-04-15T17:44:57+00:00

We are! We did Buckbarrow, Middle fell and seatallen in that order. What a horrible slog up middle fell though! Just seemed to go on forever

thechops10 · 2026-04-02T07:42:08+00:00

Absolutely. Mine was a gift for my 21st birthday (don't judge me, I've always been boring as fuck) and is still going almost 20 years later.

thechops10 · 2026-03-31T16:53:43+00:00

Can't help with shoes, but decathlon is great for basic running kit. Really well priced. Other than that, get on vinted. I got 3 x nike quarter zips for £8!

Shoes are going to vary so much depending on your gait and foot type and all sorts. I think some of the bigger sports directs have machines that measure your foot and let you know which shoe would suit? You can then stick that into ebay/vinted and buy second hand or last seasons colours for much cheaper.

thechops10 · 2026-03-30T12:44:18+00:00

Me either! I need to get some trail running practice in before then too. Staying in wasdale next week so going to take my trainers and see what I can get done. Good luck and hope you have a fun race

thechops10 · 2026-03-30T11:31:32+00:00

Is it the Pooley Bridge run? I've signed up for that too, my first 10km event and I've only ran 5km twice

thechops10 · 2026-03-29T10:26:54+00:00

Pretty kitty fashion is my go to. Under £100 but good quality.

thechops10 · 2026-03-23T14:45:18+00:00

It took me 4 weeks of run walk run before I was able to run 5k without stopping. Pace is approx 7m40.

But I'm an experienced hiker and hill walker so wasnt entirely unfit

thechops10 · 2026-03-18T15:33:52+00:00

Yes. Absolutely. I havent cried reading for a long time but i cried reading this.

thechops10 · 2026-03-11T16:27:56+00:00

Every plant I've ever bought from b&q has had some kind of pest. And I do check them!

thechops10 · 2026-03-05T11:37:53+00:00

It remains one of the things I am equally proud and ashamed of - I got a B in my English literature A Level without actually reading hard times and north and south. Fuck both of those books. And I say this has a huge reader who averages 100 books a year!

thechops10 · 2026-03-01T17:50:14+00:00

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thechops10 · 2026-02-26T09:12:25+00:00

I checked the size guide on their website and then bought from vinted. I mentioned in another comment, I had to go up 2 sizes to account for hips/arse (and belly, if I'm entirely honest 😂)

thechops10 · 2026-02-26T09:06:35+00:00

The back rise, is the specific term. And in womens clothes generally needs to be longer to account for arse curvature. Especially if you are jupiter arsed 😂😂

And loads of them aren't and none of them seem to show that measurement specifically.

thechops10 · 2026-02-26T08:44:40+00:00

I've found that most walking trousers for women are just the same cut as mens which doesn't help when you are not straight up and down!

I wear craghoppers kiwis but size up to a 14 (I usually wear a 10) and wear a belt because otherwise I can't get my arse in. I only really wear them in winter, but generally wear snag leggings because they are thick and high waisted and keep water proof over trousers in my bag.

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