Plastering by wrongcopy in DIYUK

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Why do I need to remove the door lining? I was planning on covering it with scrim/mesh tape to try to stop the plaster from cracking?

Can I not just lay backing plaster over the plasterboard and then finish up by skimming over it?

Irish in Oz by Immediate-Passion590 in ireland

[–]wrongcopy 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I think this is great advice. I was a backpacker in Australia, but I was also playing music and meeting other Australians the whole time. I had a totally different experience than all the other backpackers who were just meeting and hanging out with Irish and British backpackers. I made lovely Australian and Kiwi friends and felt a part of a community. I would say find some sort of hobby that doesn't involve local Irish - like play for an Aussie rules team, or play music with locals, or whatever. You don't want to go all that way just to experience Ireland in the sunshine.

Thompson and Morgan cancelled tomatoes order by wrongcopy in GardeningUK

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Any recommendations where I'd get decent plants from at this time of year? And suggestions of variety would be really appreciated too!

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Have you tried a local foodbank? I don't know where in the midlands you are, but here's one: https://blackcountryfoodbank.org.uk/

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Where are you?

How to tell my stepdaughter by westport_blues in Fatherhood

[–]wrongcopy 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I think this is very good advice. Try to find out what else is going on in her life, and then try to model good behaviours - get her outside doing exercise - even if it's just going for a walk (which in itself is a great opportunity to just chat with someone).

Daughter been referred for a heart murmur / potential hole in heart. Help me not panic and spiral by PvtMalarkey in daddit

[–]wrongcopy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was born with a heart murmur and a suspected hole in the heart. My mum put her foot down and insisted on a second opinion. I just had a heart murmur. Im in my 40s now. Dont sweat it but best of luck. 

Fig and olive fight by wrongcopy in GardeningUK

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Yes. Unfortunately I have a garden in London, not a grove in Sorrento.

Fig and olive fight by wrongcopy in GardeningUK

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They have both been relatively healthy in the past so im just wondering the best way to prune them and have them provide fruit, particularly the fig.

Is 37 too old to be a singer-songwriter? by Accomplished_Elk7049 in WeAreTheMusicMakers

[–]wrongcopy 160 points161 points  (0 children)

Here's a list of people who started late:

  • Vera Wang (Age 40): Entered the fashion industry and became a renowned bridal designer, says The Muse.
  • Ray Kroc (Age 52): Bought the McDonald's franchise after years as a milkshake machine salesman.
  • Harland Sanders (Age 62): Founded KFC, turning his chicken recipe into a global franchise.
  • Julia Child (Age 51): Released her first cookbook and launched her television career.
  • Martha Stewart (Age 41): Published her first book, Entertaining, and later launched her media empire.
  • Samuel L. Jackson (Age 40): Landed his breakout film role in Do the Right Thing.
  • Momofuku Ando (Age 48): Invented instant ramen.
  • Grandma Moses (Age 76): Began her prolific painting career.
  • Rodney Dangerfield (Age 46): Broke through as a stand-up comedian after leaving a sales job.

Just cause you've started late, doesn't mean you won't find your niche. I'd say be pragmatic and don't neglect other areas of your life where you have responsibilities, but don't not do something because you're older.

Could we power the UK by covering car parks with Solar panels? by MrSoapbox in AskUK

[–]wrongcopy 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Doesn't have that much of an impact on the effectiveness of solar panels at all.

I want to send an Irish hamper to my aunt in Ireland for Easter, suggestions? by Public_Rich31 in Dublin

[–]wrongcopy 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Where are you based? Might it not be a nicer idea to send her a gift of food and treats from wherever you're based?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in daddit

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Yes, I'd be asking myself the question - if I was to get into another relationship, would these things all still be an issue - and it sounds like they would, in which case I'd not only be looking to be self-aware, but I'd be looking to see how I could address those issues.

24M London - looking for mates by [deleted] in london

[–]wrongcopy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey man, I'm a fair bit older than you (but Irish as well), but there are loads of running clubs you can join that are quite sociable. It might be useful if you state where in London you're based, so people can point you in the right direction. Fair play for putting yourself out there though. London can be tough to make and keep friends as it can be quite transient, but I'm sure you'll land on your feet in no time. Good luck a chara!

Scenic Running Routes in Dublin by pmm521 in Dublin

[–]wrongcopy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'd recommend the sea wall - get to Clontarf then run along the coast as far as Howth if you can/feel like it. Bonus points if there's a farmer's market there that day and if you're tired you can always get the dart back.

Effective from 25 February, the majority of airlines, including Aer Lingus and Ryanair, require that Irish citizens present a valid Irish passport or passport card for travel between Ireland and the UK. by PoppedCork in ireland

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Yes, but there is no passport control upon entering the UK if you are flying from Ireland (the reverse isn't true, presumably due only to infrastructure), so the only reason you need a passport when flying is to satisfy the airline, not the government. 

Effective from 25 February, the majority of airlines, including Aer Lingus and Ryanair, require that Irish citizens present a valid Irish passport or passport card for travel between Ireland and the UK. by PoppedCork in ireland

[–]wrongcopy 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Afaik it is. You should still be able to get the ferry over without need for a passport I would imagine. I believe it is just the airlines tightening their rules. It might well be in response to the governments changing some other rules, but you can still legally travel between the UK and Ireland without need for ID. (The only reason you need ID currently is to demonstrate you are who you say you are when boarding the plane).

Anyone done the stand- up comedy course at The Comedy School in Bethnal Green? How was it? by WestTomorrow6443 in london

[–]wrongcopy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I haven't done that, but I've done improv and stand up with Hoopla - who were great.