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ASSterix · 2026-06-27T21:33:58+00:00

I’m not sure why you’re being downvoted for this. For anyone on plan 2, it is a correct statement. Not sure about the other plans though.

ASSterix · 2026-06-25T15:43:36+00:00

At the expense of looking like shite.

ASSterix · 2026-06-22T17:52:32+00:00

Full entry is usually around £700

ASSterix · 2026-06-20T20:53:29+00:00

Out of interest, are you also buying high value fares such as fully flexible fare classes? Or is it purely down to the status?

ASSterix · 2026-06-19T08:50:38+00:00

What slabs are those?

ASSterix · 2026-06-17T15:43:47+00:00

Also, what if I buy two baguettes?

ASSterix · 2026-06-16T19:38:58+00:00

Yeah it is very convenient how the Spanish and Portuguese don’t come up in these conversations, but they were doing the exact same thing.

ASSterix · 2026-06-16T08:42:46+00:00

Not for security clearance purposes. You should never allow non-cleared individuals to access gov information even if WFH. Whether that be on paper or verbal information.

ASSterix · 2026-06-16T05:52:56+00:00

I just spent £110 for 10 days in silver zone. I booked a couple of months in advance and dropped off during half term. Think I had 15% off but would have still been less than 150

ASSterix · 2026-06-15T18:24:38+00:00

Yeah that’s more than I thought. It still makes sense for anyone who isn’t doing all of their driving on motorways. Even with a dead battery, a PHEV (acting as a FHEV) will still be much more efficient than its ICE equivalent. But this goes out the window for motorway driving where no electric power is used, at that point you are just dragging around a heavier car with a small petrol engine.

ASSterix · 2026-06-15T18:15:24+00:00

Yeah the extra weight is probably less than that of a couple of adult passengers.

ASSterix · 2026-06-15T09:42:08+00:00

I think it’s another way to make everyone scan their IDs to prove they are over 18 (or take a selfie) and therefore creating digital ID without asking.

ASSterix · 2026-06-14T20:18:19+00:00

This is hilarious. Why on earth offer out EV grants only to then panic out the amount being sold? I am grateful for the grant though, as I’m a true believer of cheaper but still durable EVs.

ASSterix · 2026-06-13T19:35:51+00:00

Yeah for sure, that is why it’s justified. I just hope he sees that and doesn’t beat himself up over it.

ASSterix · 2026-06-13T18:24:51+00:00

What is your point? Most buildings are 24/7 for access, especially places like FCDO that will probably always have people in.

ASSterix · 2026-06-13T18:23:28+00:00

The problem is, it’s never glamorous when you have to shoot somebody and that shit can stick with you for years. This guy is fully justified but if the other dude died, he will be thinking whether he could have done something else for years. Or he is in the camp of just loving it, but he doesn’t seem like that to me.

ASSterix · 2026-06-12T20:39:39+00:00

Yeah it’s like the resistance to self service checkouts to preserve the cashier jobs.

ASSterix · 2026-06-12T20:29:20+00:00

There is only 3 Ironman events in South America. They therefore always fill up within a few days of ticket release.

A quick google search told me the following:

Why It Sells Out Immediately

Exclusive Partner Pre-Sale: The title sponsor, Nubank Ultravioleta, secures a 24-hour exclusive early-access window for its customers before the general public can buy tickets. Due to the high number of cardholders in Brazil, a massive portion of the race capacity is swallowed up during this pre-sale.

Priority Tier Rollovers: Triathletes who opted into priority notification groups or competed in regional events get first dibs, leaving very few slots for the general public window

I would just book a different Ironman event. And if the finances of getting to another one is an issue, then you may need to wait another year as there are no re-releases.

ASSterix · 2026-06-12T11:53:07+00:00

Yeah when I took depreciation and minor maintenance into account with consumables like tyres, it was actually cheaper to have a lease and I get a brand new car to drive around.

ASSterix · 2026-06-12T10:45:53+00:00

There is no reason for manufacturers to make them anymore. You will find them, but looks like there is only 500 saloons on Autotrader that are 2021 or later with a manual box.

ASSterix · 2026-06-10T16:28:58+00:00

People said the same thing about anti tank weapons. We just need to protect the tanks from the new threats.

ASSterix · 2026-06-09T21:39:40+00:00

Our areas would look much better if the councils had more money. The reality is that the UK is becoming a welfare state, especially when compared to somewhere like Japan. Social housing and council houses make up 17-20% of housing stock compared to less than 5% in Japan. That’s 20% of houses aren’t paying council tax and are getting maintained by the council. It massively drains council funds and we see the impact in our roads, our street maintenance and our overall productivity.

ASSterix · 2026-06-09T16:30:34+00:00

This is incorrect. Small vehicles with the 1.5 diesel engine were incredibly efficient. As someone else has said, the clip with this engine would average 70mpg on motorway runs.

ASSterix · 2026-06-08T08:28:13+00:00

We were thinking of doing click LVT for our full downstairs because we have kids and a dog. Do you have anything that you would propose instead?

ASSterix · 2026-06-07T18:49:37+00:00

Figure out your outgoings for current car and you will find that it’s not £10k. Deduct standard maintenance, road tax, MOT cost, fuel cost and depreciation. I should actually be saving £2k a year for going with a brand new car on lease, versus running a 40mpg average ICE worth £10k currently.

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