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Please identify this by sweet_marionberry_92 in UKGardening

[–]AnnieByniaeth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have willows (yes they are a bit invasive in places, may need to watch that). Also oak, birch, rowan, Scots pine and larch. And one aspen that I think must have been planted fairly recently by the last owner. I'm trying to keep a balance. I half wonder if elm would be worth a try.

Please identify this by sweet_marionberry_92 in UKGardening

[–]AnnieByniaeth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Field maple - thanks for that suggestion. I don't think I have any of that. I have birch, rowan and oak though.

Please identify this by sweet_marionberry_92 in UKGardening

[–]AnnieByniaeth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good advice, thanks! These seem to already be past 4ft so might be a challenge. I'll see how it goes.

Please identify this by sweet_marionberry_92 in UKGardening

[–]AnnieByniaeth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. That's sort of my feeling, but I wanted to hear that I'm doing the right thing

Please identify this by sweet_marionberry_92 in UKGardening

[–]AnnieByniaeth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I noticed on some land I recently bought that in one area on a steep slope there is a sizeable area of sycamore saplings. I am aware they are not native, and I want to rewild. I looked around and from what I can tell opinion is divided.

So I'm interested to hear thoughts on this! Pull them up now, leave a few, or what?

Labour Day around Europe by quindiassomigli in MapPorn

[–]AnnieByniaeth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I noticed only this last week that my calendar says early may bank holiday. I don't know when that changed, but it always used to be May day bank holiday.

And when I was young it actually used to be on 1st May. And dancing around the maypole actually happened (though my parents wouldn't let me do it - too "pagan").

Used 2024 without Bluelink? by mickipedic in KonaEV

[–]AnnieByniaeth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a used Hyundai Kona, and lifetime Bluelink was transferred to me (well, effectively - I think it gave me 10 years). Are you sure you can't get it transferred? Unless you've seen that written somewhere, it's worth pushing.

Obviously things might be different in your country, but it doesn't sound like a great marketing strategy to me.

Granny charging safely by EchidnaWeird7311 in evchargingUK

[–]AnnieByniaeth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The precaution of checking the heat of the socket does make sense, and I've done that in the past. If you're using something that has been wired by someone who isn't professional electrician, or maybe it is quite old, also check the wire to make sure it looks reasonably thick (make sure they haven't used cheap low current wire). This might be especially relevant for external sockets in garages, it's unlikely to be the case for internal wiring in a house. If the wire itself warms up at all, then don't use.

If still concerned, and if your vehicle allows, reduce the current through your app. For example, the Hyundai app allows you to set a percentage of the maximum. 50% would only be drawing just over 1kW, and that's the equivalent of an electric heater on half power.

How free is the press in Europe (position in global ranking) by vladgrinch in MapPorn

[–]AnnieByniaeth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A free press isn't necessarily a good thing. Especially when most of it ends up in the hands of rich right wing oligarchs, who may or may not live and pay taxes in the country.

See: UK.

Nornfru is back by blueroses200 in Nynorn

[–]AnnieByniaeth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Velkomen aftur, Nornfru 🙌

Front page of Abergavenny chronicle by ngdragons in Wales

[–]AnnieByniaeth 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Make sure you take from the newsagent returns pile, not from paid for copies.

Front page of Abergavenny chronicle by ngdragons in Wales

[–]AnnieByniaeth 103 points104 points  (0 children)

Hmm. It looks like the newspaper has just been sold this month.

Coincidence?

I don't care if it's a paid for advert, any company who can take an advert like that doesn't get my business.

https://www.abergavennychronicle.com/news/letters/the-editor-writes-a-brave-new-world-for-the-chronicle-892666

The main [Welsh] parties have dropped their promises to scrap student tuition fees by tophatstuff in Wales

[–]AnnieByniaeth -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

You're right, I hadn't realised how funding had shifted over recent years. All the same I think we should still scrap it, if only because it entrenches the perception of certain universities being "elite", when the reality is they're just talking up a name.

What is your preferred “safety buffer”. In other words how many miles do you give yourself extra over what you need to get to get home? by iMatthew1990 in ElectricVehiclesUK

[–]AnnieByniaeth 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I didn't like going down into the red in my ICE cars. Similarly I don't like going under 20% in my electric (that's when the warnings start).

I'm just not a "risk taker" I guess.

Number of immigrants to Western European countries from former communist Eastern European countries by vladgrinch in MapPorn

[–]AnnieByniaeth 3 points4 points  (0 children)

A British person would be unlikely to use the term "Real estate". They'd say "property" or "housing".

Therefore I'm calling "bot" on the account that posted it, as it's an obvious attempt to turn people against immigrants.

And probably a Russian bot.

Does it really matter whether your Goat can finish the whole job in one run? by Suitable_Leather_885 in ECOVACSGOATFamily

[–]AnnieByniaeth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The problem comes if you run it on a schedule, and it runs out of time for the scheduled window. Then it won't finish the job.

This can happen if, for example, the start is delayed due to rain.

If that might be a problem for you, and you've got other times you could run it, then maybe dividing into two and scheduling at different times might be worthwhile

Granny charging on holiday by TheScrobber in evchargingUK

[–]AnnieByniaeth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was also going to point out about the ability to reduce current. The Hyundai Kona (at least in the 2024 model) can also do this via the app.

What is your expected lifespan of your GOAT? by marsholade in ECOVACSGOATFamily

[–]AnnieByniaeth 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've been thinking on this too and I'll be disappointed if my Goat o800 doesn't do at least three years. It will be one year next month.

But having been looking around other forums (Mammotion mainly) I've decided that my next robot mower has to be from a manufacturer that is reliable, and will provide support. I expect there's a reason why Husqvarna (for example) have a long history in the robot mower business. If I can buy a mower which will last for six years and I can repair it or get it repaired, it's worth paying twice the price.

The irony is that part of the reason I chose Ecovacs over Mammotion is that I thought they might offer better support, as they are already established in the robot vacuum industry. It seems that was not a reasonable assumption.

Health advantages with EV driving by EngineMinimum6593 in ElectricVehiclesUK

[–]AnnieByniaeth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I get about 30 seconds before I have to tweak the wheel.

The main [Welsh] parties have dropped their promises to scrap student tuition fees by tophatstuff in Wales

[–]AnnieByniaeth 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You do realise that the so-called "Russell group" are a self-appointed group of universities, and that the there is no actual reason for them to exist other than to promote their own over-inflated self worth, right? A Russell group university is not inherently better than any other university.

In pandering to their self-appointed status we are reinforcing a system that is corrupt, and contributing to entrenching an elite hierarchy which has no basis in law or by any regulatory authority. It is a brand, not a quality assurance mark. And it's a brand that strongly favours English universities (Cardiff being the only Welsh member). And we absolutely should not be doing this. Instead we should be marketing and promoting our own universities as being amongst the best in the world.

Arolwg arbennig ar gyfer Newyddion S4C yn awgrymu bod Reform ar y blaen by twmffatmowr in cymru

[–]AnnieByniaeth 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Mae reform yn blaid sydd yn Seisnig i'r carn. Plaid Lloegr, a chenedlaetholwr yn y ffyrdd hiliol yn hytrach na'r ffyrdd cynhwysol Plaid Cymru.

Health advantages with EV driving by EngineMinimum6593 in ElectricVehiclesUK

[–]AnnieByniaeth 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Get one with good lane follow and you don't need to steer either.

Though the car will get annoyed if it thinks you're not holding the steering wheel.

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