UncleArthur

joined 2 years ago
[–] UncleArthur@lemmy.world 6 points 1 day ago

I haven't used a urinal since the '90s. Take the weight off your feet, avoid splash-back and fully drain your bladder to mitigate post-wee leakage by using a cubicle. And as a bonus, you'll never have to worry about shy bladder syndrome.

[–] UncleArthur@lemmy.world 1 points 4 days ago

I'm surprised it's so low.

Actually, no I'm not.

[–] UncleArthur@lemmy.world 12 points 5 days ago (8 children)

I'm a retired Brit living in the middle of the Welsh Marches, 10 miles from the nearest town. There is no public transport. Having a car is vital out here and I dread the day my 13-year-old Tiguan gives up the ghost.

[–] UncleArthur@lemmy.world 4 points 1 week ago (2 children)

We also have mice, thanks to our Puss who keeps bringing them in to play. Actually, I think we're currently mouse-free after I ejected yesterday's offering.

[–] UncleArthur@lemmy.world 17 points 1 week ago

I suppose it could be a criticism of the quality of the work: i.e. you finish it quickly but it's half-arsed because you were too lazy to take the time to do it properly.

[–] UncleArthur@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago

My first thought too!

[–] UncleArthur@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago

Fuxk off, Randy. (Sorry buddy.)

[–] UncleArthur@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

Sounds like a plan! We've engaged in some Swedish death cleaning (döstädning) to reduce the amount of clutter for the child to sort out when we go. Originally, we wanted to be planted in a pod under a tree, but such cemeteries are quite rare in the UK so it looks like it'll be a standard cremation. Talking of which, we've also picked our death songs for the service.

 

Apparently, 'The Blue Danube' by Johann Strauss was requested for the Arrival, specifically the version played during the film '2001 - A Space Odyssey'.

What they actually got was a piece of music by Richard Strauss called 'Sunrise' (taken from 'Thus Spoke Zarathustra'), which was the film's main theme.

The thought still makes me giggle: imagine the pall bearers walking solemnly into the crematorium to the sound of this awesome rendition!

[–] UncleArthur@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago
[–] UncleArthur@lemmy.world 19 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

It could hit my portfolio? What portfolio?

[–] UncleArthur@lemmy.world 13 points 2 weeks ago

The day's work turning up in the morning post and there being no chance of further work appearing afterwards. The days working in an office before email and PCs were wonderful.

[–] UncleArthur@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago

That was indeed the joke!

 

And yet people tell me Flemish is a tough language to understand.

 

I suppose there's a faint chance we might see her up and about again on Sunday.

 
 

My wife wondered if we are reaching the limit of human ability in athletics; I think we're only reaching the limit of people who actually take part in those sports.

 
 

Everyone needs a Bob in their life, but few of us are that fortunate.

 
 
 

"I don't think Charlie is such a bad choice of name, even for a girl," I told her.

"You should talk to my sisters, Alfa, Bravo and Delta," she replied.

 

Breakfast: Greek yoghurt and honey, a ham and mushroom omelette, croissants and coffee. Don't want to overdo it.

Lunch: chicken souvlaki and ouzo. Careful, let's not ruin my appetite for later.

Dinner: three of everything from the buffet, multiple bread rolls, a large bowl of chips, seven desserts and a beer.

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