Other than post on here. (-:
When I was little I was taught to walk behind cars I'd got out of rather than in front in case the driver sets off without looking. To this day I still do it - with my own car when I'm the driver!
Despite homogenised milk being the norm for at least two decades (and sometimes drinking skimmed milk) I still shake the bottle before opening it.
What've you guys got in a similar vein?
If a woman is walking toward me on the pavement, I'll always pass her on the road side. My gran taught me to do this as a small boy in order to protect the woman from the road. Still always do it without thinking.
Yes, I'm a large sexist MAN.
Smoking.
I had a pretty bad attack of sciatica about 6 years ago. It took quite a while for the pain killers to kick in in the morning before I could manage to put my socks on and the only place I found comfortable enough to to that was sitting on the top step of the stairs which
Years later a still gravitate to that spot to put my socks on - except now instead of sitting on the top step I balance on one leg at a time, half asleep usually. Seems to have become favourite stop to put my undies on now too.
When I put a teaspoon of sugar in (any) a cup, I leave a little on the spoon and put it back in the sugar jar.
*shrugs*
Smoking.
I did think that would be a popular suggestion.
When I put a teaspoon of sugar in (any) a cup, I leave a little on the spoon and put it back in the sugar jar.
Why?
Maybe I should've said "things that once made sense"... (-:
Breathe
Your mum.
(Sorry. 🙂 )
When I put a teaspoon of sugar in (any) a cup, I leave a little on the spoon and put it back in the sugar jar.
I do that. It's because I want to give up sugar, but am totally unable, hence gestures like this, or trying to get slightly less on the spoon.
What I really need is a tiny spoon. Well, a tiny spoon with a normal sized handle of course...
Why?
No idea.
a tiny spoon
Tried that, still do it...
When I put a teaspoon of sugar in (any) a cup, I leave a little on the spoon and put it back in the sugar jar.*shrugs*
i do the opposite with coffee..... put a spoonful in, then 'a bit more' which sometimes is just a few grains. no idea why.
Ride bikes
Well, enjoying the pleasures of Mrs Palmer and her five finger daughters aside, one of the many is smoking when drunk. Haven’t smoked since my first child was born yet as soon as I’ve had a few beers I’m seeking them out - stupid personified.
Always fill a glass of water three times. Fill, pour out, repeat and drink the third one. Completely wasteful and I have no clue as to why I do it. Nearly always open the fridge and look in it when I walk past too. Again I have no idea why.
i say 'morning mr magpie' whenever i see a magpie. this is also followed by 3 small spits.
Before an important race on Mario kart.....I blow on my fingers 3 times.....I think I'm going nutz....lol
Record every fuel fill, mileage and amount. I now only write down the computer read out and don’t even calculate it.
Done from the old days of distributors and carburetors when I actually looked at the numbers and adjusted them.
Stick my fingers under the tap before drinking any of the water. Kind of makes sense but I don't care if it's cold or not, just saw my mate's mum do it when I was small and thought it looked cool
Coke and hookers, I know I shouldn’t but well you know it’s more a hobby than a habit.
Always fill a glass of water three times. Fill, pour out, repeat and drink the third one. Completely wasteful and I have no clue as to why I do it. Nearly always open the fridge and look in it when I walk past too. Again I have no idea why
Theres two glasses of water there that in another country a mother would give her life to provide for her kids. Makes you think.
Tidy up after the toddler.
Put the seat down afterwards.
Theres two glasses of water there that in another country a mother would give her life to provide for her kids. Makes you think.
Cheers Krytron now I feel even worse about my stupid habit 😐
I fractured several of the fingers in my right hand in a diving accident 20 odd years ago. I developed a way of holding my toothbrush with the handle woven between the knackered digits. I'm still doing this. Must stop it looks wrong.
A habit formed from driving my first ( underpowered )cars ..I lean forward when overtaking ..as if that is going to get me past the vehicle(s) a little quicker ..I know I'm doing it but can't stop and it amuses the hell out of my missus ..
funkmasterp - Member
Always fill a glass of water three times. Fill, pour out, repeat and drink the third one. Completely wasteful and I have no clue as to why I do it. Nearly always open the fridge and look in it when I walk past too. Again I have no idea why.
Handy in the Signs movie though.
Theres two glasses of water there that in another country a mother would give her life to provide for her kids. Makes you think.
Some people shower 3 times a day with potable water which in another country a mother would give her life to provide for her kids. Makes you think.
Always fill a glass of water three times. Fill, pour out, repeat and drink the third one. Completely wasteful and I have no clue as to why I do it. Nearly always open the fridge and look in it when I walk past too. Again I have no idea why.
In times gone by when water pipes were made of lead, that wouldn't actually be the worst thing in the world to do.
I always run up stairs 2 at a time.
I always start to flush the loo before I’ve finished weeing. No idea why but can’t stop.
When getting in the shower I test how hot the water is with my hand - for some reason I then dry my hand and get back in the shower.
Tap my lid 3 times before a race run. Came from when I was climbing and it was a nervous check I was wearing a helmet and ready to take some risks.
Go to work.
Always put my left glove on first, doesn't matter if it's motorbike, cycling, snowboarding or just walking on a cold day. Came from when I used to play cricket and I figured it was unlucky to put the right one on first.
Check that my passport is still definitely in the bag and I hadn't imagined it being there a few minutes earlier.
Turn up for work on a daily basis almost every day.
Completely pointless but I still do it.
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Check that my passport is still definitely in the bag and I hadn't imagined it being there a few minutes earlier.
This - I also have to check it is mine and I haven't picked up the Mrs passport rather than mine.
Check that my passport is still definitely in the bag and I hadn't imagined it being there a few minutes earlier.
+1 - pretty much every half hour until I actually board the plane!
Also, locking the front door then having to go back and check it's locked 'just in case', even though it's never once been left unlocked.
CaptainFlashheart - MemberYour mum.
(Sorry. )
Coffee snort 😆
I have a few things which are definitely a throw-back to starting working life in the army, despite the fact i left 18 years ago, still if i am stood still i have hands clasped behind back, still walk "shoulders back, chest out", still have the same cr*p haircut as i don't really know how to ask for anything else and i always have to have things in a certain order when it comes to pockets or on bike in bikepacking gear, if someone uses something of mine and puts it back in the wrong pocket or bag, i get a little uneasy!
That and watch the news still with a sense of optimism...
volume on TV, radio etc must be a even number.
Procrastinate/stare into space.
Definitely comes in fits and starts, but this time of year it rears its head quite a bit.
Laces in shoes and boots have to overlap correctly.
Left - left over right
Right - right over left.
For some reason this has always been particularly crucial for walking and climbing boots.
Procrastinate/stare into space.
We should meet up, it'd be a right laugh!
Don't walk on a triple drain cover! (They aren't even drain covers! 😆 )
