Society & Culture Things you do/did that you probably think no one else does the sequel; More Things

[Chief]

I have a thing with the number 3

When I fuel up I have to stop at either the dollar amount or litres on multiples of 3 ( if I can get both it’s like a rare jackpot )

When I brush my teeth and have a glass of water the swallows are in multiples of 3

There is probably lots of others like my house number or birthday but if I can’t get a straight forward formula to add up I’ll come up with another calculation that is divisible by 3 to make it work

I am no expert, but:

A psychologist friend (fellow prep dad back in the day) said that with these things it's not about the behaviours, it's whether they interfere with your life to an unacceptable degree.

I think the convo was about one kid needing to have a particular toy with him, and spend time running around outside with it. The family forgot it on holiday and the kid refused to do anything until he got the toy and did his little ritual - they had to get someone to overnight it to them. Up until that point, it was just a kid playing. At that point it became a worry and they needed a bit of guidance.

Stressing about what the behaviour means isn't productive. You do need to worry about what it interferes with, whether it extensively impacts your life, your health or the people around you.

That was what he said, anyway. I am no expert.

 

[Dogs_R_Us]

I am no expert, but:

A psychologist friend (fellow prep dad back in the day) said that with these things it's not about the behaviours, it's whether they interfere with your life to an unacceptable degree.

I think the convo was about one kid needing to have a particular toy with him, and spend time running around outside with it. The family forgot it on holiday and the kid refused to do anything until he got the toy and did his little ritual - they had to get someone to overnight it to them. Up until that point, it was just a kid playing. At that point it became a worry and they needed a bit of guidance.

Stressing about what the behaviour means isn't productive. You do need to worry about what it interferes with, whether it extensively impacts your life, your health or the people around you.

That was what he said, anyway. I am no expert.

I think this is right. There's a tipping point. We had neighbours of whom the wife would get up in the middle of every night to put a load of washing through the machine, even if there was only a small amount. Her husband said she did the same wherever they were, at home or staying elsewhere, even overseas. But he said it was a harmless habit that they were both used to and otherwise everything else was normal life.

 

[GROTTO]

I just found out tonight that Jan Levinson from The (US) Office is the daugher of Deep Throat from the X Files

Omg thats a fun fact I never knew and loved both these shows back in the day.

 

[rocker_oz33]

I’m like this and I guess that’s why I stay away from people because they do more harm than good.

Most people are ok .I guess.

Some can shit ya to no end.

I remember this British older stuck up couple.they were using the bbq I said sing out when your done..OK sir.

I was in the pool for over an hour.
Shirley must be ready.

They were all eating drinking wine I can her the mum go ohhh that time at Buckingham in the snob voice.

Bbq ready oh we just cooking dessert.
Should of been here 40 mins ago.FFS.

Then we don't need to clean it our daughter lives here ...We guests.

Ok we were guests too .
But clean up after you ...

Where I am staying noone here.
Feels strange not having a key .

 

[rocker_oz33]

I have a more positive view of people than that, i think the vast majority of people are good

Except Richard supporters who eat two ice creams.

 

[the_interloper]

Except Richard supporters who eat two ice creams.

You love to tease Fedor but YouTube him sometime, if he’s eating two ice creams it’s awesome!

 

[PoppedCorn]

I just found out tonight that Jan Levinson from The (US) Office is the daugher of Deep Throat from the X Files

must marathon the entire nine seasons (i think it was) of the xfiles again
its been far too long

 

[Elmer_Hauser]

must marathon the entire nine seasons (i think it was) of the xfiles again
its been far too long

It really is one of the best/most layered US shows ever made (and one that still ages very well today)

I love the Smoking Man's grudge and curse against the Buffalo Bill's (which still holds today)

Part of the magic is its never explained why he hates The Bills so much (although I do wish he cursed the Philadelphia Eagles or New York Giants instead as a Patriots fan )

 

[PoppedCorn]

i can remember waiting each week for a new ep and being pissed it wasnt a continuation of the underlying story about his sister being taken and it was some stand alone ep about some monster or strange event, which were always good but i just wanted that abduction storyline

 

[Elmer_Hauser]

i can remember waiting each week for a new ep and being pissed it wasnt a continuation of the underlying story about his sister being taken and it was some stand alone ep about some monster or strange event, which were always good but i just wanted that abduction storyline

The plots around season 4-5 and the movie about the government using Vaccines as some kind of mind control and setting the stage for an alien invasion is amusing to say the least (on several levels)

 

[rocker_oz33]

I liked X files ....

 

[peternorth]

in a hotel, and arriving to the floor, myself and one other exit the lift, is he actually staying on this floor or am i about to be robbed? If I get out to a lead I deliberately walk past my room and stop outside another. Or if i am behind, and spidey senses are tingling, move quietly back into the lift and escape to the lobby

 

[Chief]

I hate staying at the Hyatt Regency. You hear about it on Sale Of The Century but it's not as glamourous as it sounds.

 

[Dogs_R_Us]

in a hotel, and arriving to the floor, myself and one other exit the lift, is he actually staying on this floor or am i about to be robbed? If I get out to a lead I deliberately walk past my room and stop outside another. Or if i am behind, and spidey senses are tingling, move quietly back into the lift and escape to the lobby

What would James Bond do?

 

[Simon_Nesbit]

in a hotel, and arriving to the floor, myself and one other exit the lift, is he actually staying on this floor or am i about to be robbed? If I get out to a lead I deliberately walk past my room and stop outside another. Or if i am behind, and spidey senses are tingling, move quietly back into the lift and escape to the lobby

What would James Bond do?

What are the odds there are two serial killers getting out of the lift?

 

[Cuzz09]

haha I had a similar feeling in Melbourne recently in a hotel then I realised I was on the wrong floor [emoji28]

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[Roobs321]

Several years back I lived on a two apartment top floor, walking past the other door, so would be pretty suss lol

In hotels I never worried about it though, just give off the unconcerned air and with any luck she’ll be right mate

I guess it depends on smallness of floor, typical level of traffic and time of day

 

[GreyCrow]

I usually drive up to my hotel door

 

[Billy ray]

I usually drive up to my hotel door

Breakfast tray through the slot?

 

[burge13]

haha I had a similar feeling in Melbourne recently in a hotel then I realised I was on the wrong floor [emoji28]

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I had this in Brazil except I was on the right floor, just in the wrong hotel!!

Id had quite a few cervejas and not realised getting out the cab that he took to the wrong one of two hotels with the same name...

 

[Frank Bunn]

If I'm trying to fall asleep on my right side I have my arms bent and both hands up near my face.

If I'm on my left side it doesn't feel right unless I hug a pillow. My left arm is by my side and the right one round the pillow.

 

[Cruyff14]

When splitting 1kg of mince, I weigh it so it's exactly even when I split it.

 

[Pistol Night]

When splitting 1kg of mince, I weigh it so it's exactly even when I split it.

How often do you get a perfect 1kg?

 

[Cruyff14]

How often do you get a perfect 1kg?

Yet to happen. Think the lowest has been maybe 1.018kg. On average it's around 1.035kg - 1.048kg

 

[raskolnikov]

If I'm trying to fall asleep on my right side I have my arms bent and both hands up near my face.

If I'm on my left side it doesn't feel right unless I hug a pillow. My left arm is by my side and the right one round the pillow.