Little things that make a big difference.

[vanordinaire]

Following on from another thread, what little things do you do that make a proportionately bigger difference to everyday life for yourself or others?
Mine include warming plates, towels and socks before use, cooling wine beer and some spirits before drinking, ironing newspapers before reading, warming up the car before setting off.

[IanCress]

vanordinaire said:

...ironing newspapers before reading...

Really?

[Doofus]

These days, I find it helpful to take a deep breath and count to ten before looking at PH.

[vanordinaire]

IanCress said:

vanordinaire said:

...ironing newspapers before reading...

Really?

Yes, I only read the papers on a Sunday and it has become a ritual for me that allows me to relax. A bit like a tea ceremony, I get far more out of it than just consuming the news. Really what this thread is all about for me.

Edited by vanordinaire on Monday 21st March 10:23

[TheTrash]

Wet wipes, handy if you have a messy one.

[Vaud]

Using Churches shoe cream. It just seems to be the best.










Though it makes my treacle sponge taste a bit funny.

[ReallyReallyGood]

Wearing thick socks makes everything better.

[vanordinaire]

Thick socks, treacle sponge,shoe cream, wet wipes.. I'm already feeling the warm glow.

[Gorilla Boy]

Recruitment consultants that actually call you back when they say they will.

[CinnamonFan]

Litter picking around the area you live! I do it whilst walking my partners dogs + I feel a lot better when its more nature than garbage.

[98elise]

vanordinaire said:

Following on from another thread, what little things do you do that make a proportionately bigger difference to everyday life for yourself or others?
Mine include warming plates, towels and socks before use, cooling wine beer and some spirits before drinking, ironing newspapers before reading, warming up the car before setting off.

Are you my butler?

On a serious note, why would you warm up a car before setting off? It takes longer to get it (and you) warm and its worse for the car. I can't see any benefits at all (unless you have a pre-heat system)

[vanordinaire]

98elise said:

On a serious note, why would you warm up a car before setting off? It takes longer to get it (and you) warm and its worse for the car. I can't see any benefits at all (unless you have a pre-heat system)

Two reasons: 1. I like getting into a nice warm car on a frosty morning so I start it up 10 minutes before I leave home.
2. I've got a very nice section of twisty road the first few miles away from my house which I like to play on. I don't like to redline the car from cold but I don't want to waste any of the twisty bits.

[grumpy52]

A drop of lubrication makes a big difference in many situations.

[GroundEffect]

grumpy52 said:

A drop of lubrication makes a big difference in many situations.

A drop? BUCKETS.

[voyds9]

vanordinaire said:

Thick socks, treacle sponge,shoe cream, wet wipes.. I'm already feeling the warm glow.

I feel I've just wandered in to the sheltered housing section.

[loafer123]

Gorilla Boy said:

Recruitment consultants that actually call you back when they say they will.

It *would* make a big difference, but it's never happened!

[Vitorio]

Gorilla Boy said:

Recruitment consultants that actually call you back when they say they will.

My quality of life significantly improved after i started ignoring recruiters, specifically british ones (oddly we dutch IT guys get quite a bit of interest from british recruiters)

Screw those guys, never again, the only recruiter ill speak to is one working for the actual company, 3rd party ones are jackals, the lot of em

[Cotty]

Love having my curry order saved on Just Eat http://www.just-eat.co.uk/ Means I don't have to trawl though the menu each time.

Putting my watch in it winder on Friday night so I don't have to set the time X2 and date every Monday morning.

[vanordinaire]

anonymous said:

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Yes, but not a lot I can do about it. I can warm up the engine fairly easily so I do.

[Justayellowbadge]

I over ordered, somewhat, on a sock purchase 6 months or so back.

I have worn a brand new pair every day since.

I can recommend it.