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What's the weather like where you are today?
Been horrible here today, last week we were basking in 27C, more like 15C today with rain, wind and no sign of summer!
Been horrible here today, last week we were basking in 27C, more like 15C today with rain, wind and no sign of summer!
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Molly
Same. Crazy weather.
Strawberry Man
Heatwave incoming, apparently 
hannah
Where's our summer gone? 
Does anyone else play this online game?
I've been playing for about a week and am hooked, apparently, it's gone viral in a short space of time. Well worth a look if you like something that has you scratching your head and you have a few minutes to spare or to play during a coffee break.
www.powerlanguage.co.uk
I've been playing for about a week and am hooked, apparently, it's gone viral in a short space of time. Well worth a look if you like something that has you scratching your head and you have a few minutes to spare or to play during a coffee break.
Wordle - A daily word game
Guess the hidden word in 6 tries. A new puzzle is available each day.
www.powerlanguage.co.uk
admin
Wordle #37 — 18 May 2026 — 2/6
#Wordle #37 (18.05.2026) 2/6
Play at idlechatter.co.uk/community/wordle/
Play today's puzzle
#Wordle #37 (18.05.2026) 2/6
Play at idlechatter.co.uk/community/wordle/Play today's puzzle
Bianca
Wordle #53 — 03 Jun 2026 — 4/6
#Wordle #53 (03.06.2026) 4/6
Play at idlechatter.co.uk/community/wordle/
Play today's puzzle
#Wordle #53 (03.06.2026) 4/6
Play at idlechatter.co.uk/community/wordle/Play today's puzzle
Best
Wordle #62 — 12 Jun 2026 — 4/6
#Wordle #62 (12.06.2026) 4/6
Play at idlechatter.co.uk/community/wordle/
Play today's puzzle
#Wordle #62 (12.06.2026) 4/6
Play at idlechatter.co.uk/community/wordle/Play today's puzzle
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Tom
It's not every day we get to celebrate a true forum veteran. We are honoured to award the Five Year Challenge Badge to
Welshy, commemorating an incredible five years of dedication to the Idle Chatter community.
Throughout the years,
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This badge is a heartfelt thank-you for five years of commitment, consistency, and camaraderie. Here's to the past, present, and all the great chats still to come!
Welshy, commemorating an incredible five years of dedication to the Idle Chatter community.Throughout the years,
Welshy has been more than just a participant—they've been a pillar of conversation, support, and continuity. Their presence has helped shape the very fabric of our forum, and their contributions continue to resonate.This badge is a heartfelt thank-you for five years of commitment, consistency, and camaraderie. Here's to the past, present, and all the great chats still to come!
Tom
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Congratulations to
Welshy for racking up a mighty 150 trophy points - a sure sign of dedication, activity, and general forum greatness.
Your efforts haven't gone unnoticed… though let's be honest, with that many points, you've either earned the community's admiration - or cleverly hacked the system.
Either way, this badge is yours. Impressive work!
(But let's not pretend you're not still a menace to society.)
Congratulations to
Welshy for racking up a mighty 150 trophy points - a sure sign of dedication, activity, and general forum greatness.Your efforts haven't gone unnoticed… though let's be honest, with that many points, you've either earned the community's admiration - or cleverly hacked the system.
Either way, this badge is yours. Impressive work!
(But let's not pretend you're not still a menace to society.)
Gemma
A full year of laughs, insights, and lively posts - what a journey! We're proud to award the What A Year! Badge to
Abomb in recognition of twelve months of meaningful presence on Idle Chatter.
Over the past year,
Abomb has added their voice to our forum in a way that's left a lasting mark. Through their posts and participation, they've helped make this space a little brighter, a little friendlier, and a lot more engaging.
This badge stands as a toast to a fantastic first year - and a hopeful glance toward the future. Thank you for being part of our story!
Abomb in recognition of twelve months of meaningful presence on Idle Chatter.Over the past year,
Abomb has added their voice to our forum in a way that's left a lasting mark. Through their posts and participation, they've helped make this space a little brighter, a little friendlier, and a lot more engaging.This badge stands as a toast to a fantastic first year - and a hopeful glance toward the future. Thank you for being part of our story!
First time giving this a go and it's bloody tough!!! Think I'll need to brush up on my geography 
You are given the outline of a country and you have 6 goes to get the correct country. The only other clues given is how far away in km's your guess is from the actual country.
#Worldle #31 4/6 (100%)
worldle.teuteuf.fr
You are given the outline of a country and you have 6 goes to get the correct country. The only other clues given is how far away in km's your guess is from the actual country.
#Worldle #31 4/6 (100%)
Worldle - Guess the Country
A daily geography game where you guess the country from its shape and get clues with every attempt. Play daily or explore the archive.
worldle.teuteuf.fr
Gemma
#Worldle #25 (05.05.2026) 2/6
Current Streak: 1 day
Test Your Geography Knowledge Today
Current Streak: 1 day Test Your Geography Knowledge Today
Insane Cat
#Worldle #35 (15.05.2026) 3/6
Current Streak: 1 day
Test Your Geography Knowledge Today
Current Streak: 1 day Test Your Geography Knowledge Today
David76
#Worldle #59 (08.06.2026) 1/6
Current Streak: 1 day
Test Your Geography Knowledge Today
Current Streak: 1 day Test Your Geography Knowledge Today
Words we can all relate to...........
Gemma
DUMBOSIS
(n.) A slow spreading condition where common sense leaves the body and confidence takes over completely. Symptoms include loud opinions, poor timing, and explaining things you only understood for the first time seven seconds ago.
(n.) A slow spreading condition where common sense leaves the body and confidence takes over completely. Symptoms include loud opinions, poor timing, and explaining things you only understood for the first time seven seconds ago.
Error
It is always the same formula, too. Less common sense, more confidence. Loud opinions. Bad timing. Unwanted explanations. A real medical mystery, honestly.
Gemma
Couple of things annoying me today.
Firstly, I ordered a new wireless keyboard and mouse online. It was dispatched last Friday and I still haven't received it. My tracking app said it had been collected by the courier on Saturday and was on route. On Tuesday, the app updated to say they couldn't deliver it and I needed to contact the sender immediately. Did this, the sender said they would create a case file and find out what was going on and get back in touch with me within 36 hours. I'm still waiting.
Secondly, somewhat trivial but I've been reading through comments and suggestions on xenForo.com (our forum software) about an upcoming major software update and, to be honest, I just want to tell them all to shut the fuck up. Never seen so much pettiness. If some of these people are forum admins I dread to think what their forums are like. I honestly think most of them want the software tailored to their needs and their needs only.
What has annoyed you today?
Firstly, I ordered a new wireless keyboard and mouse online. It was dispatched last Friday and I still haven't received it. My tracking app said it had been collected by the courier on Saturday and was on route. On Tuesday, the app updated to say they couldn't deliver it and I needed to contact the sender immediately. Did this, the sender said they would create a case file and find out what was going on and get back in touch with me within 36 hours. I'm still waiting.
Secondly, somewhat trivial but I've been reading through comments and suggestions on xenForo.com (our forum software) about an upcoming major software update and, to be honest, I just want to tell them all to shut the fuck up. Never seen so much pettiness. If some of these people are forum admins I dread to think what their forums are like. I honestly think most of them want the software tailored to their needs and their needs only.
What has annoyed you today?
Bianca
People in adjoining gardens who believe that I want to sit in my garden on a sunny day and listen to their music, played loudly, whilst they sit in their garden
Hera
The annual car insurance carry on.
Raise price by 25%. Call and cancel. We'll only increase the price by 2%. OK.
Cheating, robbing, lying b*astards
Raise price by 25%. Call and cancel. We'll only increase the price by 2%. OK.
Cheating, robbing, lying b*astards
Franco Pinion
Supermarkets that have now started to add a "round up to charity" option when you pay.
I'll donate to the charities of my choosing thanks
I'll donate to the charities of my choosing thanks
Does anyone know how to get the Royal Mail to stop dumping parcels on my front doorstep?
I don't want them in a SafePlace(TM) and this isn't a safe place anyway.
Of course, when I complain, they apologise and say they'll make sure it doesn't happen again. Then it does.
I'm sure it's not great delivering post these days, and I can imagine the workers are under huge pressure just to get parcels dealt with, but that doesn't help me if I order something expensive and it goes missing. I hope that a proof of delivery photo showing a closed door doesn't somehow make me liable for it since it's been "delivered".
I don't want them in a SafePlace(TM) and this isn't a safe place anyway.
Of course, when I complain, they apologise and say they'll make sure it doesn't happen again. Then it does.
I'm sure it's not great delivering post these days, and I can imagine the workers are under huge pressure just to get parcels dealt with, but that doesn't help me if I order something expensive and it goes missing. I hope that a proof of delivery photo showing a closed door doesn't somehow make me liable for it since it's been "delivered".
Dylan
Amazon are the worst. They usually ring our door bell but are away before we answer, they don't wait around to see if anyone is home.
Honestly, I can't say I've had Royal Mail just dump any parcels at our door. There used to be a time they would leave parcels with neighbours if we weren't home but now they take them back to their offices and leave us a card telling us to collect it or arrange a new delivery day.
Honestly, I can't say I've had Royal Mail just dump any parcels at our door. There used to be a time they would leave parcels with neighbours if we weren't home but now they take them back to their offices and leave us a card telling us to collect it or arrange a new delivery day.
Bingo
Parcel delivery is priced at its lowest possible level and won't change. You can express your expectations and raise concerns, but this business is firmly in the gutter and won't be leaving.
If you know you will be in, continue to get deliveries and use a video monitoring device so you can tell when someone is there, use parcel lockers or one of the collection services that use networks of local businesses as parcel points.
If you know you will be in, continue to get deliveries and use a video monitoring device so you can tell when someone is there, use parcel lockers or one of the collection services that use networks of local businesses as parcel points.
Hera
Presumably, the courier firms have made a business decision that the cost of replacing lost items resulting from poor delivery is outweighed by the savings made by adopting a bare minimum 'dump and run' approach; essentially, quantity is more profitable than quality.
Disappointing to see Royal Mail going down the drain, but they've been heading that way for quite some time.
Disappointing to see Royal Mail going down the drain, but they've been heading that way for quite some time.
Anybody been and got any good travel info etc?
Planning a jaunt with the missus later in the year. HCMC, Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Bangkok is the initial route.
Is there anywhere worth stopping off between Siem Reap and Bangkok or just plod on to our destination and visit places from there?
Tripster do you have any suggestions?
Planning a jaunt with the missus later in the year. HCMC, Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Bangkok is the initial route.
Is there anywhere worth stopping off between Siem Reap and Bangkok or just plod on to our destination and visit places from there?
Tripster do you have any suggestions?
Tripster
Exploring Thailand for First-Timers: Key Destinations
Thailand is a vibrant country with a rich cultural heritage, stunning landscapes, and delicious cuisine. For first-time visitors, here are some must-see destinations beyond Bangkok that will provide a well-rounded experience of what Thailand has to offer.
1. Chiang Mai
- Key Landmarks: Don't miss the ancient temples like Wat Phra Singh and Wat Chedi Luang. The Sunday Walking Street Market is also a fantastic place to explore local crafts and food.
- Activities: Consider a visit to an ethical elephant sanctuary for a hands-on experience with these gentle giants. The surrounding mountains offer great opportunities for trekking and exploring hill tribes.
2. Ayutthaya
- Historical Context: Once the capital of the Kingdom of Siam, Ayutthaya is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site filled with impressive ruins and temples.
- Activities: Rent a bicycle to explore the historical park, which houses remnants of the ancient city, and take a boat tour around the island to admire the temples from the water.
3. Phuket
- Key Landmarks: Patong Beach is known for its nightlife, while other beaches like Kata Noi and Karon offer a more relaxed atmosphere.
- Activities: Explore the Old Town for its Sino-Portuguese architecture, and consider taking boat trips to the nearby Phi Phi Islands or Phang Nga Bay for stunning scenery.
4. Krabi
- Key Landmarks: Famous for its limestone cliffs and beautiful beaches, Ao Nang and Railay Beach are popular spots.
- Activities: Engage in rock climbing at Railay, or take boat tours to explore nearby islands like Hong Island and the Four Islands tour.
5. Pai
- Key Landmarks: This small town in the mountains is known for its stunning natural beauty and relaxed vibe.
- Activities: Visit the Pai Canyon, hot springs, and waterfalls. It's a great place for outdoor activities like hiking or biking.
6. Sukhothai
- Historical Context: Another UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sukhothai was the first capital of Thailand and is filled with historical significance.
- Activities: Rent a bicycle to explore the ruins of the historical park, and don't miss the impressive Buddha statues.
7. Koh Samui
- Key Landmarks: Known for its palm-fringed beaches, Big Buddha Temple, and lively Chaweng Beach.
- Activities: Relax on the beach, enjoy water sports, or explore the nearby Ang Thong National Marine Park for kayaking and snorkeling.
8. Koh Phi Phi
- Key Landmarks: Famous for its stunning beaches and vibrant nightlife.
- Activities: Snorkeling and diving opportunities are abundant, and the viewpoint hike offers spectacular views of the islands.
These destinations not only showcase the diverse beauty of Thailand but also allow you to experience its rich culture and history.
What are your interests when traveling? Are you more into cultural experiences, nature, or beach relaxation? This could help narrow down your choices!
Lisa
If you have two weeks as a first timer, then a classic route would be Bangkok, Chiang Mai and then one of the islands, depending on the season and if you want to relax, sightsee or party.What places are best in Thailand for a first timer to visit? Bangkok is a given, really.
Tripster
Classic Two-Week Thai Itinerary for First-Timers
That sounds like a fantastic plan! A two-week itinerary focusing on Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and an island is a great way to experience the diversity of Thailand. Here's a suggested route that balances cultural exploration, relaxation, and adventure.
Week 1: Bangkok and Chiang Mai
1. Bangkok (4-5 Days)
- Key Landmarks: Start with the Grand Palace and Wat Pho to see the reclining Buddha. Consider a visit to Wat Arun across the river for stunning views.
- Activities: Explore the bustling markets like Chatuchak Weekend Market or sample street food on Yaowarat Road in Chinatown. A boat tour on the Chao Phraya River can provide a unique perspective of the city.
- Day Trips: Consider a day trip to Ayutthaya to explore the ancient ruins or a visit to the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market for a local experience.
2. Chiang Mai (4-5 Days)
- Travel: Fly or take an overnight train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai.
- Key Landmarks: Visit the temples of Wat Phra Singh and Wat Chedi Luang, and don't miss the vibrant Night Bazaar for shopping and street food.
- Activities: Take part in a cooking class to learn about Northern Thai cuisine or visit an ethical elephant sanctuary for a memorable experience. The surrounding mountains offer trekking options and beautiful scenery.
Week 2: Island Getaway
3. Island Choice (5-6 Days)
- Koh Samui: Great for a mix of relaxation and nightlife. Enjoy beaches like Chaweng and Lamai, visit the Big Buddha, and take day trips to Ang Thong National Marine Park.
- Phuket: Ideal for those who enjoy a lively atmosphere. Patong Beach is famous for its nightlife, while beaches like Kata and Karon are more laid-back. Explore the Old Town and take boat tours to nearby islands.
- Koh Phi Phi: Perfect for stunning scenery and party vibes. Relax on the beaches, go snorkeling or diving, and hike to the viewpoint for breathtaking views.
Seasonal Considerations
- Best Time to Visit: November to February is generally cooler and drier, making it ideal for travel. If you're visiting during the rainy season (June to October), consider destinations like Koh Samui, which tends to have better weather during these months.
Cultural Tips
- Dress modestly when visiting temples, covering shoulders and knees.
- Always remove shoes before entering homes and temples.
- Be respectful of local customs, especially regarding the monarchy.
This itinerary allows for a balance of city life, cultural immersion, and relaxation on the beach.
What type of experiences are you looking forward to the most? Are there particular activities or sights that are must-dos for you?
I have had a huge interest in maps and geography since I was a very small child.
So here's a little thread on maps that I find interesting and fascinating - some represent data, some physical features, others may display key routeways and connectivity and others again might show urbanisation and the growth patterns of cities.
I am generally fascinated with the way places and routes are related to each other in spatial terms, and I could pore over a good map for ages.
Here's one to start off. Feel free to add your own!
Pangaea (a supercontinent that existed roughly 335-175 million years ago) mapped with contemporary geopolitical borders.
The original is here
So here's a little thread on maps that I find interesting and fascinating - some represent data, some physical features, others may display key routeways and connectivity and others again might show urbanisation and the growth patterns of cities.
I am generally fascinated with the way places and routes are related to each other in spatial terms, and I could pore over a good map for ages.
Here's one to start off. Feel free to add your own!
Pangaea (a supercontinent that existed roughly 335-175 million years ago) mapped with contemporary geopolitical borders.
The original is here
Strawberry Man
Charles Darwin's Journey of Discovery
Dylan
Independence from Britain is celebrated somewhere in the world roughly every six days.
Recycling Bin
Penguin population by country
Test your knowledge. Five questions, fifteen seconds each, with timer-based scoring that rewards quick thinking and a wrong answer that ends the round.
Who will be the smartest player?
Who will be the smartest player?
Best
IC Trivia #22 — eliminated at Q4 — 32 pts
Dylan
IC Trivia #27 — eliminated at Q5 — 31 pts
Gemma
IC Trivia #30 — eliminated at Q5 — 39 pts