GreatAlbatross

We try.
So far, we've not defederated from hexbear.
When we have a thread that's 50% comments from another instance, upvoted solely by that instance, it's shit.

I remember first learning about the russian news pieces about how they're going to wipe the UK off the map.
Honestly, they're a bit weird. They've been doing them for years, and I'm assuming they're usually just aimed at a domestic audience.

Like this one from a couple of years ago, where Channel One threatened a nuclear tsunami against the UK.

Maybe it's because we're far away enough to paint a picture that we're all hunting for bullets under the couch, rather than working out where the last hobnob went.

Bumble bees do not produce large amounts of honey.
They keep enough food for a couple of days bad weather, but otherwise they don't overproduce at all.

One of HS2's huge benefits will be taking large amounts of passenger traffic off the ECML, freeing it up for more freight. Just gotta hope 2a gets un-cancelled...

(Which is why I get grumpy when headlines scream "it'll only save 30 minutes": It's not the only reason!)

I take great pride in whacking the lever with one hand, then catching the toast in the air with the other.

I just checked, and it seems even my dualit classic isn't exempt from this!

Though to its credit, it's mostly "how to not set the kitchen on fire" and "how to get the best out of your toast".

I can't comment on the immigration complications to it, but with regards to GRC and access to hormones, it's a right pain in the arse.
If you can afford the private fees, it's simpler. Though you will have to pay £100s for things like blood tests, and medication.
If you would like a broader view of costs, let me know.

I think a lot of people use private services as a stop gap while they wait for the wheels to turn/find a GP who isn't obstructive.

I want nerds running the departments.

I want a green energy specialist who spends nights doing deep dives into solar panel efficiencies, and will talk to anyone who will listen about the payoff times of different insulation depths.

And a transport minister who wants more cool trains that people can afford.

I'm not sure if I want to put my hopes for affordable electronics in manufacturer's accidentally oversupplying due to the US tariffs!

2 days later, squiddy will be buying the books. Ideal christmas gift for your parents!

VAT on meat you say...

And expensive. Imagine the cost of changing the entire road network over to use metric.

"Minister, we have a cunning way to lower the speed limits, and go metric, at the same time..."