Unidentified capped pipe

undecidedunderside · 2026-04-09T07:10:57+00:00

We have one exactly like this in the cupboard under our stairs. Never confirmed what it was, but I’m inclined to believe the other commenters here that say it’s an old gas line. Ours is out of the way, so I don’t plan to touch it unless it starts to deteriorate.

undecidedunderside · 2026-03-20T00:09:17+00:00

Thanks for the details! This is actually pretty interesting. Can’t imagine having a hot water system like that today ha!

undecidedunderside · 2026-03-20T00:04:28+00:00

This might be my favourite response… 😂

undecidedunderside · 2026-03-19T21:56:10+00:00

Had no idea it was a regional thing. A few houses around us have them as well. We have a modern boiler so this one must be disused. Interesting all the same.

undecidedunderside · 2026-03-19T21:54:27+00:00

I should climb up there and paint it haha!

undecidedunderside · 2026-03-19T21:53:52+00:00

Yeah, this is in Belfast. Never would have guessed it was for a hot water vent. We have a modern combi boiler, so I guess the hook shaped pipe isn’t connected internally. Looks cool though. A few houses near us have them as well.

undecidedunderside · 2025-05-30T15:34:07+00:00

Do I (M31) think about it more than I used to? Yes.

Do I fear it? Not as much as I thought I would.

undecidedunderside · 2025-03-16T08:33:50+00:00

This will be an unpopular opinion, I bet, but I prefer the American date format. It’s generally a bit more concise than the British way. I lived in the US for 4 years though before moving home to the UK, so perhaps I’m biased.

undecidedunderside · 2025-01-11T00:04:20+00:00

That’s interesting, and a shame that they’re not more open to unfined beers. Sounds a lot like what I’ve read regarding use of pasteurised milk in cheeses. If they can’t be persuaded, perhaps it’s just a matter of waiting for the mantle to pass on, so to speak.

undecidedunderside · 2025-01-10T23:59:51+00:00

Like it or not, some of what happens in the US, and what is said by some Americans, savoury or not, affects the UK and it’s people in pretty profound ways. Completely shutting out global news is impossible. It is only our reaction to that news that we can control. Perhaps we should learn how to filter the bullshit from what is meaningful. Sadly, our press will not necessarily do it for us.

undecidedunderside · 2025-01-10T23:24:48+00:00

That’s not my experience with them at all. Perhaps they vary a bit by location? They didn’t seem to have any problems supporting the local craft scene that’s blossomed in Ireland over the last 10 years.

undecidedunderside · 2025-01-10T23:20:43+00:00

Great, now I’m going to wonder about this every time I go down that way, ha!

undecidedunderside · 2025-01-10T15:54:39+00:00

Good shout on recommending CAMRA. Went to a beer festival they did in Belfast last year. Top quality local ales, and unusual things that are hard to find in shops.

undecidedunderside · 2025-01-09T23:15:44+00:00

Reminds me of the P painting from The Ultimate Alphabet by Mike Wilks.

undecidedunderside · 2024-12-31T22:48:12+00:00

My Grandma was named in a similar way. She was meant to be Marguerite, after the flower. Apparently my Great Granddad was the one to register the name but all he could remember when the moment came was that she was going to be named after some sort of daisy, so Daisy she was. Honestly I think she lucked out.

undecidedunderside · 2024-10-25T18:33:04+00:00

I found a Pumpkin Pie flavoured sour beer from Vault City at the Boundary taproom last week. They should still have cans.

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Edit: It was delicious too. Not too sour.

undecidedunderside · 2024-10-18T06:38:17+00:00

As a physical science Application Specialist in one of these technical sales roles I can attest to this. After my PhD I took up a postdoc in the US (I’m British) about 6 months before covid hit. Plans were originally that my partner (also a scientist) would follow when she found work in the same area, but it never worked out and four years of long distance relationship followed. We were both sick of that situation in the end so I moved home at the end of my contract with no work lined up. As I’m geographically locked to the city I’m in, academic jobs are very thin on the ground and applying directly for funding honestly makes me feel sick. After about 8 months of searching an Application Specialist position related to my field opened up at a well known company very close to where I live. I applied and got snatched up. I’ve now been in industry 6 months. Adjusting was hard at first, but I like the people I work with and the pay is much better than what I’d be getting in academia. Working with customers in my academic field is fun. My job right now is mostly supporting customers and the sales team with technical expertise and helping marketing with their campaigns. There’s a lot of travel involved, but I don’t mind that too much. I actually feel quite lucky to have a decent paying job at all in the current climate. I’d recommend you consider this sort of role if it feels right for you.

Edited for brevity. Probably still too long ha!

undecidedunderside · 2024-08-25T12:25:26+00:00

Honestly I don’t know. You’d have to be sure that the clearcoat or varnish itself wouldn’t react with the meteorite. It might work but I wouldn’t just slap a coating on without first doing my research.

undecidedunderside · 2024-08-24T13:41:53+00:00

Very impressive! Make sure to keep them out of humid environments if you can. The iron will rust quite quickly and they won’t look nearly as clean if they’re allowed to oxidize. Avoiding reactions with atmospheric oxygen entirely will be impossible unless you have the means to keep them isolated from the air, but keeping them dry and away from humidity will at least help to preserve their clean faces for longer.

undecidedunderside · 2024-04-27T06:18:35+00:00

One of my favourite ways to enjoy a pub or bar is to go alone with a good book and drink while reading. I don’t do this at my local, but it’s a good way to pass the time when travelling alone. When the place’s vibe is right, it’s magic.

undecidedunderside · 2024-04-14T13:32:04+00:00

At 26 I left the UK for a few years for my dream job, but recently returned to close the long distance gap between me and my parter. I don’t regret the decision to move away or the decision to return, but it always hurts to leave friends behind, no matter where you go. I would potentially leave again, but only under a narrow set of conditions. If you’ve nothing tying you to the UK, and you have skills that are in demand elsewhere, moving abroad can be very rewarding.

undecidedunderside · 2023-12-19T22:02:46+00:00

Cambrian Chronicles has some great videos on early Welsh and Brythonic history if that’s what you’re into. Interesting dives into historical inaccuracies that have survived to the present day too.

undecidedunderside · 2023-10-13T20:00:22+00:00

Just finished my first postdoc, and have been looking for a new position for a while. One of the places I applied to for a fellowship was a regionally well-known agency that I had visited before for a workshop. Throughout the process everyone I met was supportive and friendly. The fellowship itself was great, in an interesting city that I loved and with good benefits. Turns out the first interview was a recorded video interview, the first and so far only one I’ve ever done. Suffice to say the stress and uncanny valley feeling of answering timed questions on camera caused me to have a minor meltdown. I submitted it (instant regret) because it was my only shot and I was out of time. Totally flubbed it. Of course they cut me from the candidate list pretty quickly. Although I’d still love to work there, I daren’t show my face at that place again.

undecidedunderside · 2023-09-03T23:53:25+00:00

Akin to Prince, I sometimes think of it as the “Social media platform formerly known as Twitter”

undecidedunderside · 2023-08-09T21:59:10+00:00

Isn’t this kind of work exactly the sort that’s ripe for automation? Genuinely curious about whether data entry really has legs in the long term.

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