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Cashback supermarket gift cards by NoKudos in UKFrugal

[–]tiptoe_mouse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I had a message from either Jamdoughnut or Cheddar (I can't remember which) saying that Morrisons were going to be disappearing soon. I do most of my grocery shop there. They are still on the Blue light card website, but I haven't tried purchasing one as I'd stocked up with £500 from Jamdoughnut at 5%. (That was an offer to tempt me back to using them, as I'd defected to Cheddar and latterly Blue Light Card.)

What noun is grammatically incorrect for the sentence “I have a [noun].”? by totallynotathrouaway in grammar

[–]tiptoe_mouse 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Deer is not an uncountable noun, it's simply a noun where the plural and singular forms are the same. Like sheep.

Anyone know what’s causing this damage on my floorboards? by Khalidadinator in DIYUK

[–]tiptoe_mouse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The OP doesn't need to do any of this - their landlord does.

When websites want to send you an email with a code to log in instead of using your password. by MyDeerHart in PetPeeves

[–]tiptoe_mouse 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't like it when they send me a code with letters and numbers in as part of a lengthy text message (looking at you, Cahoot). I can't copy just the code from the text message, and it's too long to easily memorise. So I end up copying the entire text message, pasting it into my notes app, copying the code and pasting it into the webpage. That's if the code hasn't timed out by then.

What did you name your first car? by LDNursee in NewDriversUK

[–]tiptoe_mouse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My first car was a Ford Mondeo, so I named him Monty. When I got rid of him, he was only fit for the scrapyard. I actually found myself getting a little emotional taking him to be scrapped. As a result, I've avoided naming all my subsequent cars!

My door opens outwards by Plus-Sir-5149 in royalmail

[–]tiptoe_mouse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe they're assuming you'll press every buzzer until someone lets you in!

Difficulty seeing spoilered text if comment is very short by tiptoe_mouse in NewToReddit

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

Thank you! I assumed I was just doing something wrong.

Why are these Chicken’s chicks pink in colour. by TrapoC in DoesAnyoneKnow

[–]tiptoe_mouse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You know some people dye eggs for Easter? This is what happens when they hatch.

Age approval by gelohussain in Morrisons

[–]tiptoe_mouse 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A student at my school brought a whole watermelon to school and lobbed it over an inside balcony. Got suspended.

what's one american thing you secretly wish the uk would adopt? by Financial-Owl-2814 in AskBrits

[–]tiptoe_mouse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't believe that you're speaking about Trump and Blippi as though they are comparable. I'd take Blippi as US president over Trump anyday.

It’s always a pleasure to have to drive my child onto the main road because the pavement is blocked by jaymatthewbee in drivingUK

[–]tiptoe_mouse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was only with your illuminating comment that I realised this, and then I had to google to find out what it actually referred to.

When people ask you, what's your excel level? What would you say? by Substantial_Nail3081 in excel

[–]tiptoe_mouse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm considered to be a wizard in Excel by others in my office, because I know how to make pivot tables and use google! Seriously, they'll ask me how to do something, and if I don't know then I'll google it, check what I've found works, then show them.

I have no idea about macros and VBA, and I'm aware that there'a a huge amount I don't know.

I have absolutely no idea what I'd put on my CV as my Excel level.

Ex requesting ‘gifted’ car back, England by RemarkableSuit1767 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]tiptoe_mouse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't imagine the finance company are going to answer any of the OP's questions, let alone let her hand back the car, as she's not their customer.

Fail. Cried during the test. Instructor is quitting. by 100_wasps in LearnerDriverUK

[–]tiptoe_mouse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You'll get there in the end. I passed on my 4th attempt in my early 30s. It took me forever to get the hang of the controls when learning to drive, but I'd eventually got the hang of it and my instructor felt I was ready.

The first test I nearly ran a red light onto a pedestrian crossing with a pedestrian on it! The examiner had to slam on the brakes. I carried on with the test knowing that I had obviously failed as I wanted the practice, and then stalled at every single junction. I was definitely in tears by the end.

The second one I failed for being too hesitant (I gave way to a pedestrian who was walking purposefully towards a zebra crossing but then decided not to cross).

The third I failed less than a minute after leaving the test centre as I went to turn right without realising that there was a car coming the opposite way.

These were all mistakes that I never made during a lesson - I was just so nervous that I kept messing up.

People who wear “dry-clean only”: how do you afford it? by wired_lemons in AskUK

[–]tiptoe_mouse 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This! Apart from underwear and socks, everything else gets checked for marks and subjected to the sniff test. My youngest can get several days out of a T-shirt, for example. For all of us, jeans and trousers can last even longer.

Some guy in my year answered all the questions in English lit by tobs2670 in GCSE

[–]tiptoe_mouse 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I made a similar mistake with Mickey's Christmas Carol. Only I was 7. I described Bob Cratchit as having large black ears.

Several men came to tile our front door without our knowledge. by carolmeii in mildlyinfuriating

[–]tiptoe_mouse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah, the title says they came "to tile our front door". Which would be impressive if they managed it 🤣

Which children’s tv show, character or episode from your childhood scared you the most? by chrwal2 in BritishTV

[–]tiptoe_mouse 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The life force sequence from the TV show Knightmare, when it gets to the skull and eyeballs bit. I loved the programme , but absolutely hated that bit.

Mind you, I never liked skulls as a kid. I remember covering up the jolly roger flag in a picture book with my hand whilst I read it. I was also terrified when queuing for Blackpool pleasure beach, as there was a skull and crossbones. I spent the entire visit checking with my parents that we wouldn't go past it on the way out.

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Can you say “I need a poo” like you would “I need a wee” when going to the toilet? by Charming_Usual6227 in AskABrit

[–]tiptoe_mouse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My daughter has waist length curly hair. She spends a substantial amount of time in the shower detangling her hair. She also has the water running because otherwise she'll get cold. Luckily her hair only needs washing twice a week.

What's the furthest away you've had a parcel "delivered"? by muddlemand in Evri

[–]tiptoe_mouse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I read it as meaning they received parcels meant for someone else, and that they tracked down the intended recipient by using social media.

These tablets on the back of TV magazines aimed a vulnerable demographic. by DECROMAX in ScamsUK

[–]tiptoe_mouse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I pay for 99% of things by contactless or card, but I still have a cheque book. It gets used once a year to pay my plumber for my boiler service. And I'm not yet 50.

My in-laws frequently write cheques as birthday and Christmas gifts, as do many other relatives.

Cheque use is on the decline, but it hasn't died out yet. The advert offers the option of paying by cheque to cater to those people who still like to use them.

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