ajthefox

In my first fire safety lecture as part of my architecture degree they showed us this. Neeeless to say it stuck with me like no other. It's hard to believe the whole place goes up so quick. The reason for much of our legislation on buildings unfortunately is bad things happening and with fire more specifically it is invariably the significant loss of life.

Always came off as a bit of a creepy/slimy sort on the TV shows imo.

The goals against Man Utd and Spurs both terrible. The 1st against MU in particular, they're all just coasting about the place never getting anywhere near the ball, barely even trying. Absolutely shocking.

Had a plum porter in Harkers Arms in Chester. Didn't catch the brewer but apparently from a quick search it is by Facers. Do not be tricked, this imitation does not hold a candle to the Titanic's OG Plum Porter!!! Avoid.

I tend to agree, but I think the tensions and identity politics are worse because many peoples living standards as a whole are getting worse and public services are struggling. People wouldn't be so bothered and voting in the droves for reform and we hadn't already been subjected to so much.

If you smash the entire caravan to bits with a sledgehammer they won't notice the catch. I guarantee it.

Toronto for a wedding in September

All that HP branding on the Ferrari's isn't right.

I know this whole thread is objectifying but that last line is so unnecessary man. You're not attracted to her, leave it there.

Fantastic bud, what a pleasure to hear. Keep up the good work.

https://www.theguardian.com/wellness/2025/may/01/why-dont-people-ask-questions-in-conversation I read this half expecting to read a lot about dates. Some of it was about dating, which was comforting and mildly amusing. But more importantly, there were a couple of paragraphs in there that without hitting the nail on the head, raised some points that resonated with me. That, coupled with a lovely evening with friends last night sparked something. I've been in good spirits, but I've been questioning my platonic relationships recently, a few in particular, primarily in the context of conversation. I think I've always found communication to be difficult and have never been the most talkative, but my experience seems to fluctuate a lot depending on how I'm feeling, who I'm with and the situation. At times I will be very quiet, but amongst close friends, in a good mood/completely at ease I am happy to be the centre of attention. I've given several talks at length about my struggles with my mental health in front of colleagues and people I don't know and the feedback has been really positive. And yet, I was at a very close friend's not so long ago and we were sat in the garden and one of their neighbours commented several times about how quiet I was. Point being, it all feels very changeable. I feel like I have broadly been missing connection on any deep level and although I wouldn't say I have felt alone, I've certainly felt lonely. It's not for lack of friends or family to talk to, but more so it is probably a function of how I and those around me communicate. Each one of those relationships and every group dynamic is unique and it all plays a part. It's personalities, it's ingrained societal and personal behaviours, it's situations and it's moods. I'm not sure I have any particular point, but I suppose it has reminded me that I have generally found that the more I am able to put in, the better. With that said though, relationships are difficult and ever changing and it can be really difficult to find ones where there is that highest level of connection and where you can be truly comfortable. For me, letting go and being really open can be quite the challenge unless the situation is right. Reading articles like this has reminded me that this is probably pretty normal and that isn't a me problem as much as it feels like it is.

Christ. Tells you all you need to know about the disconnection from the fans, doesn't it. I don't how any of you have the will to deal with that. Much respect for that and all of the tifos. Makes me really proud.

Why was it so expensive?

I feel like there is some cognitive dissonance here. I'm reading people having a go at the club for not renewing his contract and at the same time there are thousands of posts about how we've blown money on wages and shit contracts. Maybe it's not the same posters but we can't have it both ways. Vardy is not every other player and deserves more grace than most, but given how tight it appears things are financially, surely it makes sense that if we're continuing to tighten our belts, there would be a point Vardy won't go below that we simply wouldn't match? I have no faith in this board and I can't bear the thought of him playing for Wolves or West Ham more but to me this just feels like a lot of contributory factors culminating in something none of us "want" but was always a possibility.

You've got a proper bee in your bonnet about anything American, haven't you?

Statistically it's pretty difficult for anyone to be worse. He has the worst run of top flight home games of any manager, ever. Sack the twat. The board are useless but keeping this twat on cannot be an option.

I'm sure they'll say no, but the bounds of what defines professional is completely arbitrary. I did paid work more than 10 years ago with an entry level DSLR. I'd bet you can take photos that are just as good on a new iPhone now.

My new baby. I'm definitely a little out of practice as I don't do much winter riding but I'm looking forward to a summer with plenty of rides on it.

Personally I think giving it Vards would be a pretty hollow gesture. He doesn't need the award and doing it just because he's retiring feels wrong.

Feels a bit weird that he's fronting up now when it's too late.

He defines the last and most successful decade of this club. What a sad way to go out. Gutting.

Actions speak louder than words, and they can't even acknowledge relegation properly. There's no excuse excuse this, we all knew it was coming. We're an absolute shitshow and it continues to get worse.

Yemen? Iraq? Jordan? Qatar? Decisions, decisions.

So depressing that this is how it ends.