UncleArthur

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

[–] UncleArthur@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago
[–] UncleArthur@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago

That was indeed the joke!

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

Indeed! Morbidity (as opposed to mortality) is the major concern to me these days, so I'm doing as much as I can now just in case I can't do anything in the years to come. If I drop dead then all is good, there are no issues. If I'm stuck at home but still alive, at least I'll have some good memories to look back on.

[–] UncleArthur@lemmy.world 36 points 2 weeks ago (9 children)

I always thought I'd be immortal. So far (63-ish) so good. Dying's the last thing I plan on doing.

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

I've picked up quote a few new (to me) artists and songs via streaming shows. One that stands out is Netflix's DARK, the montage soundtrack for which is utterly superb and almost none of which I knew before.

[–] UncleArthur@lemmy.world 12 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Go Your Own Way - Fleetwood Mac

[–] UncleArthur@lemmy.world 17 points 3 weeks ago

I wouldn't have gone to that one either.

[–] UncleArthur@lemmy.world 97 points 3 weeks ago (19 children)

As far as I'm concerned, anyone who travels from Europe is a complete idiot. I'm thinking about including the teams in that definition too.

 
 

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.

 
 

"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.

 

Can also be used as a time-out zone for naughty toddlers.

 
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