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Is there something that you just cannot get to grips with, while others find it easy.

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Lytlethings · 27/10/2024 14:18

For me, I have no sense of direction and cannot read a map or compass.

My family joke that I can get lost in my own house. When I go to a hotel, a toilet in a shopping centre or the like I have to verbalise the route. I say it over and over turn right, turn left etc. if DH is with me I sometimes forget and he watches with amusement as I try to figure out which way to go. SATNAV was the best invention ever for me.

I could never find my way back to a. Terminal or bus station in an unfamiliar place.

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Howdotheydothis · 29/10/2024 12:28

NomenNudum · 29/10/2024 12:26

See, but why would a staccato 6/8 not be a 3/4 or a fluid 3/4 a 6/8

Because of the da-da-da da-da-da or Da da da being the dominant movement to the phrase. In 6/8 with staccato you still have the da-da-da motion underlying the detached notes.

Whelmed · 29/10/2024 12:30

Driving! Countless of lessons and I can barely start a car, let alone navigate traffic.

Also, talking in meetings. Understanding the matters being discussed even if theyre something completely new to them and being able to answer ad-hoc questions. I tend to go to meetings and my mind goes blank, it's like people start talking a different language.

Redcrayons · 29/10/2024 12:32

Adding to my list burpees. I’ve been going to the same boot camp class for 2 years and I still can’t remember the sequence. The teacher always has to do an extra demonstration for me.

and I couldn’t manage a single press up if my life depended on it.

Howdotheydothis · 29/10/2024 12:33

NomenNudum · 29/10/2024 12:26

See, but why would a staccato 6/8 not be a 3/4 or a fluid 3/4 a 6/8

Also 3/4 is ONE TWO THREE ONE TWO THREE whereas 6/8 is ONE two three FOUR five six.

NomenNudum · 29/10/2024 12:34

Sorry @howdotheydothis my brain just does not compute. My DH is a professional musician and has tried to explain it many many times but I just don't get why the bars have to be the length they are. I used to play pretty well so I think I will just keep it a blank spot on my mental map.

bluecomputerscreen · 29/10/2024 13:03

push ups
just can't do any.
I can do all sorts of planks but push ups? no

NorthernSoul55 · 29/10/2024 13:15

I cant make Yorkshire puddings. This is a real source of shame as I'm Yorkshire born and bred.
I've tried various recipes, including some really bizarre ones (add mayo??) Ive had mum, MIL, SIL, DD, DDs ex all stood over me while I make them, they are as baffled as i am.
I make a mean pancake though!

ExquisiteIyDecorated · 29/10/2024 13:38

NorthernSoul55 · 29/10/2024 13:15

I cant make Yorkshire puddings. This is a real source of shame as I'm Yorkshire born and bred.
I've tried various recipes, including some really bizarre ones (add mayo??) Ive had mum, MIL, SIL, DD, DDs ex all stood over me while I make them, they are as baffled as i am.
I make a mean pancake though!

I was like this, DH who is not from Yorkshire and not a great cook was far better at them than me which was a source of great annoyance. Then I found James Martin's recipe on the BBC website and miraculously I can now make them

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