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| Yes - plus prepaid water (this exists and is terrible) |
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65 | 9.56% |
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6 | 0.88% |
| No - my house is powered by Pressurized Boiling Hot Takes |
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67 | 9.85% |
| Pissflaps - via some sort of treadmill arrangement |
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137 | 20.15% |
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I'm kind of tempted to apply for this job that I have no relevant experience for mostly because its the only antarctic job I am qualified for https://www.bas.ac.uk/jobs/vacancy/stores-operative-cambridge-2/#jobskills edit: ah poo poo the start date means I couldn't go to my brothers wedding Jose fucked around with this message at 23:51 on Jan 31, 2019 |
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I do not like the Wheat Man e: Triticum Homo
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OwlFancier posted:Nobody here has a milk jug unless you're old. You would need to get people to buy the jugs before you can sell them the bags. My nan used to have her milk delivered in bags and the dairy also provided a free jug to use with them. That was South Wales 1970-1972 or thereabouts. She was about 6 years older than I am now (scary thought!). They sell milk in bags in Egypt. It's cheaper. Milk is a bit of a luxury - a litre of UHT milk in a carton cost more than in the UK (on straight currency conversion) and was thus almost 8-10x more expensive relative to wages of most people. You just have to snip the corner off the bag. Depends on the jug how well it pours. I use a jug for milk now but that's because it takes me about 10 days to get through 1l of milk (I'm a milk addict so I control my intake strictly - try to just use it in coffee and tea or occasional scrambled egg) so I freeze it in 300ml tubs which last about 3 days. OwlFancier posted:Certainly large size milk jugs of any variety are often difficult for olds because they tend to have poo poo motor control or arm/wrist/finger strength which is part of why they often buy smaller jugs. Yes my mother 80s has some kind of neurological condition so if she is using one of her hands to hold a cup or kettle it starts shaking wildly. TomViolence posted:a considerable portion of the british population wants to bring back imperial measurements and metal dustbins so getting them to give up on bottled milk just isn't gonna happen no matter how sensible it is I find this so bizarre. I did imperial measurements at primary school in the 60s (it was definitely good for learning 'bases'), but we were all metric by the time I got to secondary school. Nobody under 50 will have learned imperial at school. Jose posted:I'm kind of tempted to apply for this job that I have no relevant experience for mostly because its the only antarctic job I am qualified for https://www.bas.ac.uk/jobs/vacancy/stores-operative-cambridge-2/#jobskills Everyone should learn forklift truck driving... I signed up to that DWP job search thing (anonymously just to see what they decided I was fit for) and just about every job was 60 miles away (I don't drive) and involved forklift trucks. I have no forklift truck driving experience. Jaeluni Asjil fucked around with this message at 23:54 on Jan 31, 2019 |
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Actually I will say one thing about that Weetman tweet; its very loving weird that the Labour right are making fun of a five year old for saying something like that. Then again, they've so frequently been bad observers of human behaviour that it doesn't surprise me that they think that this is the result of some cult-like behaviour, rather than a literal child just forming an irrational attachment to someone she sees on TV a lot.
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goddamnedtwisto posted:Meanwhile people in Cornwall are being eaten by yetis. It took me eight hours to get home from Truro, a distance of 11 miles. There was a lot of camaraderie on the bus, but also quite a tasty looking baby, I'm not sure how much longer we'd have held out.
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Jaeluni Asjil posted:Yes my mother 80s has some kind of neurological condition so if she is using one of her hands to hold a cup or kettle it starts shaking wildly. You can get these quite good kettles that are on a pivot, so you put your cup in front of it and just tip the kettle on a swivel.
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Oh dear me posted:It took me eight hours to get home from Truro, a distance of 11 miles. would have been quicker to walk
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Gorn Myson posted:Actually I will say one thing about that Weetman tweet; its very loving weird that the Labour right are making fun of a five year old for saying something like that. Then again, they've so frequently been bad observers of human behaviour that it doesn't surprise me that they think that this is the result of some cult-like behaviour, rather than a literal child just forming an irrational attachment to someone she sees on TV a lot. Also, he sent her a birthday card. If someone off the telly sent me a birthday card they'd be my idol, too.
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Tesla was right posted:Also, he sent her a birthday card. If someone off the telly sent me a birthday card they'd be my idol, too. what if it was noel edmonds?
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Rarity posted:Frances Weetman tweets are more fun than the moon meme come fight me in a car park You've done it now, it's only gonna be minutes until someone posts a Frances Moonman mashup
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Failed Imagineer posted:You've done it now, it's only gonna be minutes until someone posts a Frances Moonman mashup You'll have to wait til dawn if I'm doing it sorry.
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Rarity posted:Frances Weetman tweets are more fun than the moon meme come fight me in a car park I'll be your second.
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Jose posted:I'm kind of tempted to apply for this job that I have no relevant experience for mostly because its the only antarctic job I am qualified for https://www.bas.ac.uk/jobs/vacancy/stores-operative-cambridge-2/#jobskills lmao seriously https://www.bas.ac.uk/jobs/vacancy/wintering-it-engineer-antarctica-2/ only £24k for tech support in the motherfucking Antarctic Winter The only people they should be able to get with that is complete weirdos
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Pochoclo posted:lmao seriously https://www.bas.ac.uk/jobs/vacancy/wintering-it-engineer-antarctica-2/ only £24k for tech support in the motherfucking Antarctic Winter look at the list of essential skills/experience. Like I get that it being in antarctica means you need people who know how to do poo poo but they're really loving particular for what sounds like a fairly basic role you get 10% extra if you do the full tour and all your food, clothing and accomodation is provided
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Gorn Myson posted:Actually I will say one thing about that Weetman tweet; its very loving weird that the Labour right are making fun of a five year old for saying something like that. Then again, they've so frequently been bad observers of human behaviour that it doesn't surprise me that they think that this is the result of some cult-like behaviour, rather than a literal child just forming an irrational attachment to someone she sees on TV a lot. Let's see how the Labour Right campaigned before the loony left started all this 'personality cult' nonsense. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gi5j7jjhm4M Oh right, a PPB that consisted entirely of Blair walking around while people spontaneously cheer and break into applause.
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That is generally how working in the antarctic works, yes. Plus that's likely including your room and board thrown in. E: though I like that "flexible working hours" is a feature  Yeah you can go outside and sit in the snow as much as you want. OwlFancier fucked around with this message at 00:14 on Feb 1, 2019 |
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Pochoclo posted:lmao seriously https://www.bas.ac.uk/jobs/vacancy/wintering-it-engineer-antarctica-2/ only £24k for tech support in the motherfucking Antarctic Winter Presumably you get your 'keep' on top?. And there's not a lot you can spend it on out there! I wanted to go to Antarctica but back when I got my degree, they didn't take on women 'because we don't have suitable toilets'.  Jose posted:look at the list of essential skills/experience. Like I get that it being in antarctica means you need people who know how to do poo poo but they're really loving particular for what sounds like a fairly basic role I've known a couple of people who've been down there and people need to be able to turn a hand to anything in case of emergencies and so on so multi-skills are good. Jaeluni Asjil fucked around with this message at 00:18 on Feb 1, 2019 |
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Really antarctica might be a nice place to be post brexit. They have really good food stockpiles.
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OwlFancier posted:You can get these quite good kettles that are on a pivot, so you put your cup in front of it and just tip the kettle on a swivel. Not seen those! I did look at those ones where you pour water in the top and press an array of buttons on the front - a disabled friend has one - but didn't think it would suit mother.
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Jaeluni Asjil posted:Not seen those! I did look at those ones where you pour water in the top and press an array of buttons on the front - a disabled friend has one - but didn't think it would suit mother. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ergonomic-...6G11MHD4C7GBVAT We got my nan one of those before she had to go to care, afaik it works pretty well.
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OwlFancier posted:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ergonomic-...6G11MHD4C7GBVAT Very interesting. I'll look into it further.
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OwlFancier posted:Really antarctica might be a nice place to be post brexit. They have really good food stockpiles. Please. The moment No Deal happens I'm getting one of those desert buggies from Mad Max and I'm crossing the Chunnel to raid the profligate French cheese hoards
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JFairfax posted:what if it was noel edmonds? He's friends with Mister Blobby, so sure, why not?
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Jaeluni Asjil posted:Presumably you get your 'keep' on top?. And there's not a lot you can spend it on out there! What does this even mean? They only have urinals and nobody shits the whole time they're there?
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jabby posted:What does this even mean? They only have urinals and nobody shits the whole time they're there? Just a lovely excuse not to employ women back then. Maybe men just peed in the snow and had a couple of planks over a hole to poo poo. Or maybe it was the whole idea of periods.
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Jaeluni Asjil posted:Or maybe it was the whole idea of periods. It attracts polar bears, that's why
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Pochoclo posted:It attracts polar bears, that's why So does toothpaste and I bet they still brushed their teeth with it
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Pochoclo posted:It attracts polar bears, that's why From that far away? Impressive.
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Pochoclo posted:It attracts polar bears, that's why They don't have polar bears in Antarctica. Penguins yes, pbs no. Penguin tax: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQquEh6zQ5c
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Which is surprising really because you'd think that would be exactly the sort of thing that the brits would do as soon as they turned up. Introduce a bunch of wildlife to gently caress up the native population.
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The antarctic wages are some of the most egalitarian I've ever seen, which is rather neat. Though presumably the actual researchers get extra grant money and such.
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Jaeluni Asjil posted:Just a lovely excuse not to employ women back then. Maybe men just peed in the snow and had a couple of planks over a hole to poo poo. Or maybe it was the whole idea of periods. I'd imagine it was some government policy mandating separate facilities and they only had the one shitter
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Rarity posted:Frances Weetman tweets are more fun than the moon meme come fight me in a car park the absolute lowest of low bars
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OwlFancier posted:Which is surprising really because you'd think that would be exactly the sort of thing that the brits would do as soon as they turned up. Introduce a bunch of wildlife to gently caress up the native population. We'd have to rename the Non-Bear Circle to Bear Circle 2: Antarctic Baloogaloo
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Illuyankas posted:We'd have to rename the Non-Bear Circle to Bear Circle 2: Antarctic Baloogaloo Beary McCircleface
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