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Abroad.

38 replies

joeninetey · 02/01/2026 13:37

What's it like abroad ? Never been before, so want to make the effort this year to go abroad. What's it like ?

OP posts:
isthismylifenow · 02/01/2026 14:10

joeninetey · 02/01/2026 13:47

Can you get chips ?

Yes. But when you ask for them, you probably get a packet of Lays.

Bjorkdidit · 02/01/2026 14:11

DSis is that you?

ScholesPanda · 02/01/2026 14:13

joeninetey · 02/01/2026 14:05

You made that up. Surely a plug is a plug ?

You'd think so wouldn't you?

Actually, not only are abroad plugs different, there's different plugs for different abroads- and you can buy special plugs that cover more than one abroad.

Bjorkdidit · 02/01/2026 14:18

A plug is a plug in some parts of abroad as I found to my annoyance after I'd turned the house upside down, unable to find the adapters,bought more for ££££s at the airport only to find that the Malta version of abroad has the same plugs, who knew?

Perhaps the OP would like Malta abroad? That's a bit like not abroad but with more sun. the same plugs and chips are available. They even drive on the proper side of the road, speak English as well as their abroad language and everything.

cestlavielife · 02/01/2026 14:20

joeninetey · 02/01/2026 13:47

Can you get chips ?

Go to belgium. Lots of frites(chips)

joeninetey · 02/01/2026 14:20

Bjorkdidit · 02/01/2026 14:18

A plug is a plug in some parts of abroad as I found to my annoyance after I'd turned the house upside down, unable to find the adapters,bought more for ££££s at the airport only to find that the Malta version of abroad has the same plugs, who knew?

Perhaps the OP would like Malta abroad? That's a bit like not abroad but with more sun. the same plugs and chips are available. They even drive on the proper side of the road, speak English as well as their abroad language and everything.

Edited

Is it hot ? Don't like it too hot.

OP posts:
vodkaredbullgirl · 02/01/2026 14:20

ScholesPanda · 02/01/2026 14:13

You'd think so wouldn't you?

Actually, not only are abroad plugs different, there's different plugs for different abroads- and you can buy special plugs that cover more than one abroad.

Yep you will need a four or an eight prong plug OP

Havanananana · 02/01/2026 14:45

ScholesPanda · 02/01/2026 14:13

You'd think so wouldn't you?

Actually, not only are abroad plugs different, there's different plugs for different abroads- and you can buy special plugs that cover more than one abroad.

Where I live (abroad) 95% of the electricity is green, so not only do you need a special plug but also all of the appliances have to work off green electricity. Obviously when the wind doesn't blow none of the appliances work at all and you need a back-up battery or a cage full of very fit hamsters

skippy67 · 02/01/2026 14:48

joeninetey · 02/01/2026 13:44

Thought they were all the same ?

Yeah, course you did.

PinkyFlamingo · 02/01/2026 14:52

joeninetey · 02/01/2026 13:44

Thought they were all the same ?

You seriously think every country in the world is the same? You must be on the wind yo 😂😂😂

KimberleyClark · 02/01/2026 14:53

Havanananana · 02/01/2026 14:45

Where I live (abroad) 95% of the electricity is green, so not only do you need a special plug but also all of the appliances have to work off green electricity. Obviously when the wind doesn't blow none of the appliances work at all and you need a back-up battery or a cage full of very fit hamsters

Edited

Or a Jack Russell and a big wheel.

MrsTerryPratchett · 02/01/2026 15:14

Havanananana · 02/01/2026 14:45

Where I live (abroad) 95% of the electricity is green, so not only do you need a special plug but also all of the appliances have to work off green electricity. Obviously when the wind doesn't blow none of the appliances work at all and you need a back-up battery or a cage full of very fit hamsters

Edited

Or some lemons and copper and zinc.

It’s VERY inconvenient.

MrsSkylerWhite · 05/01/2026 12:18

MrsTerryPratchett · 02/01/2026 15:14

Or some lemons and copper and zinc.

It’s VERY inconvenient.

Potatoes can be effective, too. You can make chips with them afterwards.

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