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I have inherited many traits from the Swedish side of my family - binge drinking, stoicism in the face of adversity, an inexplicable love of salt liquorice - but my firm belief in döstädning is perhaps foremost among them. No Marie Kondo shit, just keeping on top of things so that your relatives don't have to deal with it all at some point. Not that I know who'll be dealing with it in my case, in the absence of any descendants, but still. :lol:  

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1 minute ago, Meenzer said:

I have inherited many traits from the Swedish side of my family - binge drinking, stoicism in the face of adversity, an inexplicable love of salt liquorice - but my firm belief in döstädning is perhaps foremost among them. No Marie Kondo shit, just keeping on top of things so that your relatives don't have to deal with it all at some point. Not that I know who'll be dealing with it in my case, in the absence of any descendants, but still. :lol:  

 

How does your fella feel about that?

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3 minutes ago, Meenzer said:

 

He mostly buys more books.

So, not more vases and pan sets then? I'd kill for for a partner who just wanted books. Books are easy; buy 'em, read 'em, donate 'em.

 

We've honestly got a fucking washing machine down there that's not connected or owt. There it is, sitting there, taking up space in what should be my little Fortress of Solitude. Too cumbersome for me to move without another couple of strapping lads and some specialist equipment. 

 

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My lass just keeps buying mugs. She has a particular liking for Emma Bridgwater ones. When they’re all washed there’s not enough room in the fucking cupboard for them all. Oh, and my Father’s Day present (allegedly off the kids) :

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1 hour ago, Alex said:

My lass just keeps buying mugs. She has a particular liking for Emma Bridgwater ones. When they’re all washed there’s not enough room in the fucking cupboard for them all. Oh, and my Father’s Day present (allegedly off the kids) :

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I'm going to ask the bairns to get me CT's wedding pic on a mug. (Might order it direct from his SIDE HUSTLE actually?) :cuppa:

 

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11 minutes ago, scaneraPob said:

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Mint. There's a documentary called Rise of the Synths that's narrated by John Carpenter, all about Synthwave music and the resurgence of that 80s sound. It's a decent watch if you're into that sort of thing. 

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1 hour ago, Gemmill said:

Mint. There's a documentary called Rise of the Synths that's narrated by John Carpenter, all about Synthwave music and the resurgence of that 80s sound. It's a decent watch if you're into that sort of thing. 


I love John Carpenter. He did a show at the Tyne Theatre a few years back playing the soundtracks to all of his own movies live in stage with his son. One of the best gigs I've been to. I may or may not have paid for VIP tickets to meet him and get a couple of vinyls signed 😂

 

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On 08/05/2024 at 11:53, Kid Dynamite said:

Latest additions to the list of things I can't really afford

 

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everyone needs a vice 

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15 hours ago, Kid Dynamite said:


I love John Carpenter. He did a show at the Tyne Theatre a few years back playing the soundtracks to all of his own movies live in stage with his son. One of the best gigs I've been to. I may or may not have paid for VIP tickets to meet him and get a couple of vinyls signed 😂

 

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Mad how good his films are on top of the soundtracks he also created for them. He’d get legendary status for either. Lost the plot with both imo but the 70s and 80s stuff is fucking brilliant 

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16 minutes ago, Alex said:

Mad how good his films are on top of the soundtracks he also created for them. He’d get legendary status for either. Lost the plot with both imo but the 70s and 80s stuff is fucking brilliant 

He also had a hand in the F.E.A.R game series too I believe, which were all pretty good games.

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5 minutes ago, Christmas Tree said:

 

That's like something I would do, buy an electric bike to get fit :lol: 

 

Well as I'm an old cunt some assistance with hills will be just a little helpful !!

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Thing is, an electric bike can really increase your range. Where do you live again TP? Did a bit of local walking last weekend and was reminded of all the bridleways around the Monkseaton/Delaval area, and there will soon be a proper cycle path right down the N Tyneside coast. Tempted to get a bike myself. 

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2 hours ago, Renton said:

Thing is, an electric bike can really increase your range. Where do you live again TP? Did a bit of local walking last weekend and was reminded of all the bridleways around the Monkseaton/Delaval area, and there will soon be a proper cycle path right down the N Tyneside coast. Tempted to get a bike myself. 

 

Holywell, and the waggonways were a major consideration, those and getting around the coast "road free". 

 

Used to commute/cycle to work from Monkseaton to Killingworth 30 year ago and always enjoyed cycling (despite being knocked off my bike 3 times in commuter days), but been a sedentary twat since, need to do something to get some exercise.

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Aye, I'm in Wideopen and you can get from mine to the coast and mine to Ponteland without really needing to bother too much with roads.  If I see you in Weetslade, rest assured there's a stick going in your spokes.  REST ASSURED!

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