It’s better than that, a solid enough 6.5/10 but clunky script wise in places, but does a good job, with a great cast, of explaining the impact of this sort of thing in an entertaining way

Ah, cool. I thought he’d died on it when it went down. Not that he’s just died on it. Thanks for that. I’ll bin my comment off

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We’re ready for suggestions!

It’s fucking Clarkson again!

Not soap opera-y at all imo, 4 episodes in. It’s great, it feels like the fallout world 100%

Yeah, you’re spot on with every point there. I’ve cancelled my auto renew, as we do use the other benefits of the prime account, but we can and will be using other services from the end of our current subscription.

Oops, caramelised onions. Carnage onions sound way more exciting though

Chinese takeout was tradition on Christmas every for us from the 70’s up till my digestion couldn’t take it anymore, fond nostalgic Christmas memories.

Pizza time! Hot salami and cranage caramelised onions

Cause of the reflection in the window, and the colour I guess, I thought he was running this as a taxi!

Steeping is just another word for soaking the tea/tea bag. For when the tea is sitting in the boiled water.

I do, kind of two really. Dunnottar above Stonehaven, of the ruined castles. Then Drum Castle, on the Deeside of the intact castles, are my favourite. It’s the feel of the place, as well as the history, the original keep section, stories etc. Drum is just along the road from more famous Crathes. Crathes has fancier and larger grounds for walking. Aberdeenshire has the most castles per acre than anywhere else in Britain, so there’s a lot of choice in the area.

We still have a lot of inhabited castles here in Scotland. Still a ludicrous number of them too,I think 1500 or so, in various states of course. Over 3000 known of existing. When I was young a few of those castles turned over to the National Trust, were partially occupied by the families still. I think maybe still Glamis and a few other Trust (like public now castles, no longer private only) properties are still lived in day to day. A good few are private still, will have open days for visiting, I think there’s a designated day for the visits but I forget the details.

Best i know it was s mixed bag, dependent on numerous factors, the exact purpose of the castle, the wealth of the laird, the availability of materials. If it was a defence structure only, then it was unlikely to have been rendered,/washed/painted. As time went on, these weren’t just defensive though, they were homes to nobility. So traditionally the castles were rendered/washed in some shade. Often a bright shade as they wanted to be known in the area and to leave no doubt where the centre of power was, who was the richest etc. Nowadays in Scotland probably most look like this but there are still examples, Craigievar is Pink for one… there’s a lot to it all. Quite interesting, the evolution of castles through history.

I have to agree, it bothers me every year, but I take a high dose vitamin d supplement, make sure I get out for an hour at least at lunchtime, also bought a wake up light alarm which helps in the mornings

Finally completed Gears of War 5, was a great ride, not a big an emotional impact as. Some of the older games but it was compelling and enjoyable. Just downloaded Stratfield and set up the character, played the first half hour… hoping for those choices to have an impact, but from what I’m reading, is not maybe a good as I was hoping.

Sounds really interesting, I’ll start working through his reviews

Is there an article on there about which one was best?

Saran wrap was one from my childhood, mum still uses a lot of these, I mostly say cling film these days