JohnSmith

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State funeral for Larry the cat (when he eventually passes) (feddit.uk)
 

Larry has been a constant fixture of politics and UK foreign relations for a fair while. Just today he was part of the UK-France discourse.

I think he deserves a state funeral when he eventually passes. Should we create a parliamentary petiton?

Ban on controversial NDAs silencing abuse: The Employment Rights Bill will ban employers from using non-disclosure agreements that silence workplace harassment and abuse. in c/unitedkingdom@feddit.uk
[–] JohnSmith@feddit.uk 3 points 2 days ago

Harassment is a criminal offence in the UK. No NDA will survive a legal challenge when it comes to a crime. Of course, the psychological pressure of an NDA will stop many victims on their tracks, so from that point of view this hopefully helps.

Just.....why? in c/lemmyshitpost@lemmy.world
[–] JohnSmith@feddit.uk 5 points 2 days ago

Rhod Gilbert on toothbrush is worth watching if you haven’t seen it yet.

How was your week? in c/askuk@feddit.uk
[–] JohnSmith@feddit.uk 2 points 2 days ago

I’m sure they had great time too.

Exclusive: TfL sells sponsorship rights to whole Tube line in lucrative rebrand deal in c/rail@feddit.uk
[–] JohnSmith@feddit.uk 5 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Stop it! Everything does not need to be turned into advertising.

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Back to the Beginning was awesome (feddit.uk)
 

What a way for Black Sabbath to bow out. Were you there or watch the stream? What did you think?

How was your week? in c/askuk@feddit.uk
[–] JohnSmith@feddit.uk 6 points 3 days ago (2 children)

I bought access to the stream of the Black Sabbath’s Back to the Beginning concert, hooked it to my audio system, cranked volume to 11, and opened a cold beer (well, a good few). That was an amazing concert!

It was nice that they had Bill Ward on drums and played their last ever live performance with the original lineup.

Can't park there mate in c/youcantparktheremate@feddit.uk
[–] JohnSmith@feddit.uk 2 points 6 days ago

And if you can reuse that plane that’s a bonus.

‘There will be an alternative’: Jeremy Corbyn vows to form socialist political party - Politics.co.uk in c/uk_politics@feddit.uk
[–] JohnSmith@feddit.uk 13 points 6 days ago (6 children)

What this country really needs is proportional representation.

What are some good european hot sauce brands? in c/buyeuropean@feddit.uk
Glastonbury 2025 Highlights in c/glastonburyfestival@feddit.uk
[–] JohnSmith@feddit.uk 2 points 1 week ago

Prodigy was very good indeed. Rammstein-esque even. It must have been awesome in the audience.

I also liked Alanis Morissette’s and Kneecap’s sets, but for me the highlight was seeing John Fogerty playing CCR songs. Took me back that did.

Any other battered chips enjoyers here? I'd love to name the chippy but it'd give away where I live lol. they're so crispy omg in c/casualuk@feddit.uk
[–] JohnSmith@feddit.uk 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Who would’ve thought you enjoy french fries. But honestly, I didn’t even know pattered chips were a thing.

UK to host Donald Trump for full state visit this year, says Buckingham Palace in c/unitedkingdom@feddit.uk
[–] JohnSmith@feddit.uk 11 points 2 weeks ago

I’d still go with the earlier proposal: a lunch with Prince Andrew in Pizza Express in woking.

Injured dog walkers could be costing NHS £23m a year in c/unitedkingdom@feddit.uk
[–] JohnSmith@feddit.uk 7 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

Great advice on dealing with pulling on lead. We got a rescue as second dog year and a half ago. He had clearly not been trained at all and was pulling on walks. My wife, who is the knowledgable dog trainer in our house, got it sorted in just few walks doing what you described.

Edit: typos

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Whiplash, heavy metal accident (faroutmagazine.co.uk)
 

Modern technology threw some curveballs this year. I hope everybody had a great time regardless.

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Even the police said you can’t park your balloon there, mate (www.bbc.co.uk)
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Becky has a thorny problem as guys keep parking in her garden (www.bbc.co.uk)
 

Becky Guy, who lives on Whittlesey Road on the B1040 near Thorney, Peterborough, said over the past five years about 10 cars have crashed into her garden or her neighbour's.

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AI utopia (feddit.uk)
 
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Home made gyros (feddit.uk)
 

The flatbread is from the shop, but everything else, including yogurt for the tzatziki, was home made from first principles.

My wife has made tzatziki for ages, but recently she started making it from home made yogurt. It’s been nothing short from a revelation.

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Adana kebabs (feddit.uk)
 

Kebabs stayed on the skewers and none were lost to the fire gods. Result!

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BBQ decking (feddit.uk)
 

I bought an Ooni pizza oven late last year and only afterwards realised I don’t have a good place for it. A decking project ensued to create new BBQ Central.

After several weekends of woodworking the main structure is ready. Now I can focus on looking for outdoor kitchen units, planing layout and finding a worktop.

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BBQ decking (feddit.uk)
submitted 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) by JohnSmith@feddit.uk to c/woodworking@lemmy.world
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I bought an Ooni pizza oven late last year and only afterwards realised I don’t have a good place for it. A decking project ensued to create new BBQ Central.

After several weekends of woodworking the main structure is ready. Now I can focus on looking for outdoor kitchen units, planing layout and finding a worktop.

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Fixed the lawnmower (feddit.uk)
 

The lawnmower decided that Easter is a good time to stop working. I took it apart, cleaned fuel lines and the carburettor, put in a new spark plug, cleaned the air filter, and put it back together. It started with the first pull. Result.

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Not there, mate - push if you have to (feddit.uk)
 
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