Yinz is definitely a Scots thing

She does, and it’s one of the key character points at the start of Aliens.

It was tender and sleepy the night before, but more fun and adventurous with a good night’s sleep and a meal inside.

Sometimes I just give them a dead stare until they stop talking then carry on with what I was saying, or alternatively “excuse me [optional] Dave, I wasn’t finished.”

Other times it’s not worth the drama, or they might actually be reasonably more excited about what they have to say then listening, in which case fair enough.

This is fucking cute

I worked with an ex-paramedic who alluded to a similar factor in leaving to become a nurse aide.

Thirdstst

Only if we sequester your corpse in a mine shaft

Yeah, it’s the one thing you just carry around. If I’m waiting for the kettle to boil it’s enough time to refresh Lemmy, but not enough to read even part of a chapter in a book.

Also keeps your health up for longer to use a bike! If you’ve got health insurance then that probably matters even more.

Hmm… We’re trying to make sure we all get turns, so she gets nursery rhymes to sing along and do the actions to, then we get some pop, rock, folk or metal.

She’s 2. Trying not to let her wear me down!

Yep, pretty much

Bike parts do need replacing every so often, but obviously aren’t as costly as car parts. A professional service once or twice a year also costs a wee bit but again isn’t like getting the car MOT’d.

You have a point. I usually keep the book in reading next to my bed. Maybe I just need books dotted around the house.

The blessing exists. I’m in my 30s and my dad who’s in his 60s has more hair than me.

Or a knife

I’m pretty sure I’ve heard reliable reports of stoma gonorrhoea.

Ever seen someone pick fruit out of an enteric fistula?

It’s nice to be able to go see a show, have some drinks after, stay the night in a hotel, then hop on the train the next day. Whether it’s with family or friends, a train journey can be a nice time to catch up, read, or watch the scenery go by.

Being able to do this reliably does foster a sense of connection, like you are able and encouraged to also enjoy these activities. It might not be as quick as for those in the city, but it is achievable.