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Al_Sharpton_for_President
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2022 Jul 12, 2:01pm
Al_Sharpton_for_President
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2022 Jul 12, 2:01pm
Brother of CHAZ, the patron saint of anarchy and mayhem.
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fdhfoiehfeoi
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2022 Jul 12, 3:39pm
fdhfoiehfeoi
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2022 Jul 12, 3:39pm
I hope you get a chance to make it out to town while you're there. If the laws were different I'd definitely consider returning to my ancestral homeland and living in the English countryside.
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Patrick
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2022 Jul 12, 11:13pm
Patrick
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2022 Jul 12, 11:13pm
We are going to Wales soon, because it's scenic and Celtic. I'm also kind of interested in the Welsh language, which seems to be surviving much better than Irish.
Yesterday was part of a heatwave, but that means high 80's. Fortunately it's quite overcast so that at least provides some protection from the sun.
Walked though the British Museum, which is very impressive and free, though they nag you to donate.
Yesterday was part of a heatwave, but that means high 80's. Fortunately it's quite overcast so that at least provides some protection from the sun.
Walked though the British Museum, which is very impressive and free, though they nag you to donate.
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Patrick
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2022 Jul 12, 11:23pm
Patrick
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2022 Jul 12, 11:23pm
I haven't noticed anything Irish at all yet, no accents, no Irish flags or Irish pubs. They must be around somewhere.
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WookieMan
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2022 Jul 13, 5:07am
WookieMan
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2022 Jul 13, 5:07am
Patrick says
I hate that setup. There are museums in Chicago that do the same. Don't say it's free and then try and sell me to donate. Most large museums are funded by rich people as a tax write off at some gala or to get their name/business on/in the building somehow.
Have fun, but I have zero interest in ever visiting Europe. Greece or Spain are about the only ones that I'd think about and that's at the far bottom of bucket list travel I'd do. And yes, I know it's not about me, but I just don't have any interest in it and I'm surprised when people say they're going to Europe.
Walked though the British Museum, which is very impressive and free, though they nag you to donate.
I hate that setup. There are museums in Chicago that do the same. Don't say it's free and then try and sell me to donate. Most large museums are funded by rich people as a tax write off at some gala or to get their name/business on/in the building somehow.
Have fun, but I have zero interest in ever visiting Europe. Greece or Spain are about the only ones that I'd think about and that's at the far bottom of bucket list travel I'd do. And yes, I know it's not about me, but I just don't have any interest in it and I'm surprised when people say they're going to Europe.
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zzyzzx
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2022 Jul 13, 5:58am
zzyzzx
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2022 Jul 13, 5:58am
Patrick says
You forgot to mention that they don't have air conditioning there.
Yesterday was part of a heatwave, but that means high 80's.
You forgot to mention that they don't have air conditioning there.
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WookieMan
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2022 Jul 13, 6:12am
WookieMan
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2022 Jul 13, 6:12am
zzyzzx says
Even low 90's is not hot. I like sweating to be honest as long as it not at a wedding or formal event. Sweat my ass off golfing yesterday. Probably lost a pound and it was fun.
Problem is I can't smell much anymore. I'm sure I got covid at some point and my sense of smell is mostly gone still. But I did a quick armpit sniff and I'm pretty sure I was the stinky guy yesterday. Oh well. As long as you're hydrated heat is a good thing. Humidity and dew point is the bitch though here. 90º can feel like 102º. You'll just stand there and sweat.
Patrick says
Yesterday was part of a heatwave, but that means high 80's.
You forgot to mention that they don't have air conditioning there.
Even low 90's is not hot. I like sweating to be honest as long as it not at a wedding or formal event. Sweat my ass off golfing yesterday. Probably lost a pound and it was fun.
Problem is I can't smell much anymore. I'm sure I got covid at some point and my sense of smell is mostly gone still. But I did a quick armpit sniff and I'm pretty sure I was the stinky guy yesterday. Oh well. As long as you're hydrated heat is a good thing. Humidity and dew point is the bitch though here. 90º can feel like 102º. You'll just stand there and sweat.
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HeadSet
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2022 Jul 13, 8:02am
HeadSet
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2022 Jul 13, 8:02am
Patrick says
Yes, the Welsh never stopped speaking their language. Back in the early 90s. the wife and I spend a couple days in Aberystwyth, staying at a local B&B. I remember riding an old steam train through some valleys, and how green everything was and the plethora of sheep. Nice seashore as well. For some reason, real estate in Wales is considered undesirable despite its beauty and priced much cheaper than in England. Mwynhewch eich arhosiad.
I'm also kind of interested in the Welsh language, which seems to be surviving much better than Irish.
Yes, the Welsh never stopped speaking their language. Back in the early 90s. the wife and I spend a couple days in Aberystwyth, staying at a local B&B. I remember riding an old steam train through some valleys, and how green everything was and the plethora of sheep. Nice seashore as well. For some reason, real estate in Wales is considered undesirable despite its beauty and priced much cheaper than in England. Mwynhewch eich arhosiad.
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Patrick
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2022 Jul 13, 8:42am
Patrick
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2022 Jul 13, 8:42am
zzyzzx says
True. That's kind of annoying, and "cold" drinks are only barely cold, even in the store refrigerators.
Saw two more homeless people, but it's still minimal. Certainly no tents or encampments.
People don't seem to expect tips, but then service is not as good as in the US.
Patrick says
Yesterday was part of a heatwave, but that means high 80's.
You forgot to mention that they don't have air conditioning there.
True. That's kind of annoying, and "cold" drinks are only barely cold, even in the store refrigerators.
Saw two more homeless people, but it's still minimal. Certainly no tents or encampments.
People don't seem to expect tips, but then service is not as good as in the US.
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zzyzzx
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2022 Jul 13, 8:47am
zzyzzx
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2022 Jul 13, 8:47am
HeadSet says
Probably because there are no jobs there.
For some reason, real estate in Wales is considered undesirable
Probably because there are no jobs there.
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stereotomy
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2022 Jul 13, 8:50am
stereotomy
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2022 Jul 13, 8:50am
Patrick says
Most of western Europe as well as Canada have tips "built-in" to the prices of food & drink at restaurants, bars, etc. They used to love Americans because they would tip anyway.
Don't tip when you're in Europe or Canada.
People don't seem to expect tips, but then service is not as good as in the US.
Most of western Europe as well as Canada have tips "built-in" to the prices of food & drink at restaurants, bars, etc. They used to love Americans because they would tip anyway.
Don't tip when you're in Europe or Canada.
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Patrick
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2022 Jul 13, 9:24am
Patrick
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2022 Jul 13, 9:24am
Patrick says
Finally walked by an Irish pub. I plan to have a beer there later.
I haven't noticed anything Irish at all yet, no accents, no Irish flags or Irish pubs. They must be around somewhere.
Finally walked by an Irish pub. I plan to have a beer there later.
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Patrick
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2022 Jul 13, 12:29pm
Patrick
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2022 Jul 13, 12:29pm
Surprising number of security cameras everywhere.
Another oddity: when getting on the plane in SF, they knew who I was before I presented any ID. They did it via facial recognition, which was creepy.
Another oddity: when getting on the plane in SF, they knew who I was before I presented any ID. They did it via facial recognition, which was creepy.
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HeadSet
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2022 Jul 13, 1:14pm
HeadSet
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2022 Jul 13, 1:14pm
Patrick says
Or:
You are a well-known celebrity.
Another oddity: when getting on the plane in SF, they knew who I was before I presented any ID. They did it via facial recognition, which was creepy.
Or:
You are a well-known celebrity.
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B.A.C.A.H.
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2022 Jul 13, 1:50pm
B.A.C.A.H.
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2022 Jul 13, 1:50pm
WookieMan says
Britain is not part of Europe.
And I'm not referring to the EU, though Britain is no longer part of that, either.
If you find yourself in Britain you can mention in casual conversation with locals who are not immigrants from continental Europe, about their island being part of Europe.
They will politely correct you, sometimes with indignation, but always politely, that they ARE NOT EUROPE. They are British. I learnt this by accident in the 1980's but like to do it over the decades when traveling there to hear their response.
I've been politely corrected by Scottish nationalist-leaning folks in the Highlands down to the most anti-Brexit county of Kent and places all between.
Have fun, but I have zero interest in ever visiting Europe
Britain is not part of Europe.
And I'm not referring to the EU, though Britain is no longer part of that, either.
If you find yourself in Britain you can mention in casual conversation with locals who are not immigrants from continental Europe, about their island being part of Europe.
They will politely correct you, sometimes with indignation, but always politely, that they ARE NOT EUROPE. They are British. I learnt this by accident in the 1980's but like to do it over the decades when traveling there to hear their response.
I've been politely corrected by Scottish nationalist-leaning folks in the Highlands down to the most anti-Brexit county of Kent and places all between.
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B.A.C.A.H.
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2022 Jul 13, 1:52pm
B.A.C.A.H.
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2022 Jul 13, 1:52pm
stereotomy says
It's OK to tip generously, though, except in some Asian places where it's considered an insult.
I make it a habit to be a generous tipper. You can call me a stupid fool, I don't care. It's sort of a karma thing.
Don't tip when you're in Europe or Canada.
It's OK to tip generously, though, except in some Asian places where it's considered an insult.
I make it a habit to be a generous tipper. You can call me a stupid fool, I don't care. It's sort of a karma thing.
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fdhfoiehfeoi
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2022 Jul 13, 3:29pm
fdhfoiehfeoi
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2022 Jul 13, 3:29pm
Patrick says
Really? You know in England they have cameras in newborns homes to monitor the parents. It's one of the most repressive countries in the world. No coincidence that Canada and Australia(and by proxy New Zealand), have fared the worst during the scamdemic era. All actively pledge allegiance to the throne.
Surprising number of security cameras everywhere.
Really? You know in England they have cameras in newborns homes to monitor the parents. It's one of the most repressive countries in the world. No coincidence that Canada and Australia(and by proxy New Zealand), have fared the worst during the scamdemic era. All actively pledge allegiance to the throne.
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Onvacation
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2022 Jul 13, 8:54pm
Onvacation
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2022 Jul 13, 8:54pm
B.A.C.A.H. says
I've noticed that about money. What comes around goes around. When you are generous with the world, the world is generous with you.
I make it a habit to be a generous tipper. You can call me a stupid fool, I don't care. It's sort of a karma thing
I've noticed that about money. What comes around goes around. When you are generous with the world, the world is generous with you.
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Onvacation
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2022 Jul 13, 8:56pm
Onvacation
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2022 Jul 13, 8:56pm
NuttBoxer says
We know what you meant.
The Commonwealth countries have been the most fascist.
All actively pledge allegiance to the thrown.
We know what you meant.
The Commonwealth countries have been the most fascist.
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Patrick
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2022 Jul 13, 10:09pm
Patrick
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2022 Jul 13, 10:09pm
Very few people are wearing masks, maybe one in twenty. That's nice. Far less than in the bay area.
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Patrick
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2022 Jul 13, 10:15pm
Patrick
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2022 Jul 13, 10:15pm
We went to the rooftop garden at 120 Fenchurch Street in The City and got a big brownie from their cafe. They gave us a wooden knife to split it, and I noticed that the knife was made in Tuliszków, Poland. This is odd because that is my grandmother's native village, only about three thousand people.
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Ceffer
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2022 Jul 14, 9:12am
Ceffer
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2022 Jul 14, 9:12am
London? If you can't cut off somebody's head with it in 20 seconds flat, it ain't a knife.
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fdhfoiehfeoi
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2022 Jul 14, 9:17am
fdhfoiehfeoi
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2022 Jul 14, 9:17am
Onvacation says
The difference between a 20%+ tip and a 15% tip is usually only a few dollars. If you like the service, over-tip and make someone's day.
B.A.C.A.H. says
I make it a habit to be a generous tipper. You can call me a stupid fool, I don't care. It's sort of a karma thing
I've noticed that about money. What comes around goes around. When you are generous with the world, the world is generous with you.
The difference between a 20%+ tip and a 15% tip is usually only a few dollars. If you like the service, over-tip and make someone's day.
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WookieMan
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2022 Jul 14, 1:03pm
WookieMan
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2022 Jul 14, 1:03pm
Patrick says
Jesus. 1 in 20???? Even that's fucking nuts. I see 1 in 100 now at best. You cats need to get out of CA and not visit Britain. You're kind of scorned now wearing a mask here in my part of IL and get some side eye action like would have happened pre-covid.
Very few people are wearing masks, maybe one in twenty. That's nice. Far less than in the bay area.
Jesus. 1 in 20???? Even that's fucking nuts. I see 1 in 100 now at best. You cats need to get out of CA and not visit Britain. You're kind of scorned now wearing a mask here in my part of IL and get some side eye action like would have happened pre-covid.
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Bd6r
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2022 Jul 14, 1:32pm
Bd6r
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2022 Jul 14, 1:32pm
zzyzzx says
Perhaps because dating in Wales involves sheep, not womyn...
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/may/05/david-mitchell-racism-insults-wales
HeadSet says
For some reason, real estate in Wales is considered undesirable
Probably because there are no jobs there.
Perhaps because dating in Wales involves sheep, not womyn...
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/may/05/david-mitchell-racism-insults-wales
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WookieMan
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2022 Jul 14, 2:21pm
WookieMan
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2022 Jul 14, 2:21pm
NuttBoxer says
I'm 20% no matter what unless the service really sucked. I'll usually do one big tip at a restaurant just after Thanksgiving if the service was good and depending on our communication and learning about them if it gets to that. Maybe $100-$300 for a $100 meal for the family. Or $100 tip for a solo meal. You can make a lot bartending/serving, but it's so inconsistent and weather dependent in many locations. Plus a lot is cash, so you skip the tax man.
The difference between a 20%+ tip and a 15% tip is usually only a few dollars. If you like the service, over-tip and make someone's day.
I'm 20% no matter what unless the service really sucked. I'll usually do one big tip at a restaurant just after Thanksgiving if the service was good and depending on our communication and learning about them if it gets to that. Maybe $100-$300 for a $100 meal for the family. Or $100 tip for a solo meal. You can make a lot bartending/serving, but it's so inconsistent and weather dependent in many locations. Plus a lot is cash, so you skip the tax man.
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B.A.C.A.H.
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2022 Jul 14, 2:30pm
B.A.C.A.H.
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2022 Jul 14, 2:30pm
WookieMan says
Ahem, it's not California: it's the Left Coast. Just go deep inland (ie, not Sacramento which is an extension of the Bay Area) and you might as well be in Flyover Country. Last summer in Redding and Weaverville I didn't see anyone wearing a mask.
Until I got to Lassen National Park which is chocked full of mainly tourists from the Bay Area.
You cats need to get out of CA
Ahem, it's not California: it's the Left Coast. Just go deep inland (ie, not Sacramento which is an extension of the Bay Area) and you might as well be in Flyover Country. Last summer in Redding and Weaverville I didn't see anyone wearing a mask.
Until I got to Lassen National Park which is chocked full of mainly tourists from the Bay Area.
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B.A.C.A.H.
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2022 Jul 14, 2:32pm
B.A.C.A.H.
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2022 Jul 14, 2:32pm
WookieMan says
I only ever use cash for tips.
If I pay for restaurant or other service bill with plastic, I always write ZERO on the tip line, and give the tip in cash instead.
Whoever looks at the receipt probably thinks I am a cheapskate, but I don't care.
Plus a lot is cash, so you skip the tax man.
I only ever use cash for tips.
If I pay for restaurant or other service bill with plastic, I always write ZERO on the tip line, and give the tip in cash instead.
Whoever looks at the receipt probably thinks I am a cheapskate, but I don't care.
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WookieMan
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2022 Jul 14, 2:39pm
WookieMan
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2022 Jul 14, 2:39pm
B.A.C.A.H. says
If they work or have worked in the industry long enough they actually appreciated the cash tip. But I get what you're saying if a passer by sees it, "that guy is a cheapskate." I just don't like carrying cash. I lose it. Or spend it. Or both. I just hate fumbling around with it. But if someone digs it, do you. I just prefer credit and a tiny wallet. And pay it off of course.
Whoever looks at the receipt probably thinks I am a cheapskate, but I don't care.
If they work or have worked in the industry long enough they actually appreciated the cash tip. But I get what you're saying if a passer by sees it, "that guy is a cheapskate." I just don't like carrying cash. I lose it. Or spend it. Or both. I just hate fumbling around with it. But if someone digs it, do you. I just prefer credit and a tiny wallet. And pay it off of course.
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REpro
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2022 Jul 14, 2:56pm
REpro
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2022 Jul 14, 2:56pm
Patrick says
It's actually Produced in China FOR British and Polish company.
We went to the rooftop garden at 120 Fenchurch Street in The City and got a big brownie from their cafe. They gave us a wooden knife to split it, and I noticed that the knife was made in Tuliszków, Poland. This is odd because that is my grandmother's native village, only about three thousand people.
It's actually Produced in China FOR British and Polish company.
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REpro
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2022 Jul 14, 3:08pm
REpro
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2022 Jul 14, 3:08pm
Yesterday got flight transfer through London Heathrow. I almost forgot how messy this airport is. Running miles, driving around terminals by bus, everywhere long line, some places without air condition. Have impression like Indian population manage all airport. Have to take hours for transfer not like other places, minutes.
On another trip has been in British Muzeum. Big with a lot of stuff displayed. However, after digesting everything, got impression that was a big warehouse of worldwide stollen treasure.
On another trip has been in British Muzeum. Big with a lot of stuff displayed. However, after digesting everything, got impression that was a big warehouse of worldwide stollen treasure.
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- almost no homeless, saw just one so far
- lots of trash though
- prices seem reasonable, a bit lower than SF, but that's because the pound is so low against the dollar
- the majority of people on the street are clearly not English; they are from everywhere else on earth
I did not know there was a Saint Chad: