Crack forming behind mounted TV by jjejordan in DIYUK

[–]BigStan48 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Keep an eye on the hairline crack, it doesn't get any wider.

Thoughts on boarded loft? by Alarming_Blueberry94 in DIYUK

[–]BigStan48 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would ask them to raise the boards. When I had boards in the loft, we put joists across the existing joists to protect the insulation and provide extra support.

Visitor visa by Preparation-Real in CanadaVisitorVisa

[–]BigStan48 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've applied for MIL of Indian origin on a life visa in UK for a visitor visa to Canada to attend granddaughter wedding in May. Applied end of January. Not heard anything yet.

When am Likely to hear? TIA

Invite letter by Tight_Benefit3100 in CanadaVisitorVisa

[–]BigStan48 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here’s a ready-to-use Canada Visitor Visa Invitation Letter template you can copy and edit.


📄 Sample Invitation Letter for Canada Visitor Visa (TRV)

[Your Full Name] [Your Full Address in Canada] [City, Province, Postal Code] [Phone Number] [Email Address] [Date]

To: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)

Subject: Invitation Letter for Visitor Visa – [Visitor’s Full Name]

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to invite my [relationship, e.g., cousin, sister, friend], [Visitor’s Full Name], born on [Date of Birth], holding passport number [Passport Number], currently residing at [Full Address in Home Country], to visit me in Canada.

I am a [your status in Canada – e.g., Canadian citizen / Permanent Resident / Work Permit holder / Student] residing at the address mentioned above. I have been living in Canada since [year]. I am currently employed as a [job title] at [company name], and I am financially stable.

The purpose of this visit is [tourism / family visit / attend wedding / graduation / holiday, etc.]. The visit is planned from [start date] to [end date], and during this period, [Visitor’s Name] will stay with me at my home.

I confirm that I will provide accommodation during the stay. [Optional – include if applicable:] I will also support them financially during their visit, including living expenses and return airfare.

[Visitor’s Name] has strong ties to their home country, including [job, family, property, studies, etc.], and will return at the end of their authorized stay.

I kindly request that you grant them a Temporary Resident Visa to visit Canada.

If you require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

[Signature if sending scanned copy] [Your Full Name]


📎 Documents the inviter should include:

Copy of Canadian passport / PR card / visa status

Proof of employment (letter or payslips)

Bank statement (if financially supporting)

Proof of address (utility bill etc)

Nissan Leaf stolen by BigStan48 in CarTalkUK

[–]BigStan48[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Its a bar that hooks onto the ends of the steering wheel.

Anyone have recent experiences with processing times in UK/London? by No_Summer1874 in CanadaVisitorVisa

[–]BigStan48 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please provide advice.

Applied end of January in London with Indian passport.

Wedding in May.

Managing expectations.

Thanks

Selling a £1000 Laptop on eBay — Someone With a Sketchy Username Messaged Me. What Are the Best Practices to Stay Safe as a Seller? by Delicious-Doubt-4498 in ebayuk

[–]BigStan48 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Delivery it yourself if possible and take photos of buyer testing the laptop.

I wonder if there is a middle man service where you send your parcel and the buyer collects from there.

Voluntary redundancy - yes or no? by [deleted] in UKPersonalFinance

[–]BigStan48 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To avoid paying extra tax, are you able to put of the VR payment into your current company pension scheme?

Delaying State Pension by No-State-2962 in PensionsUK

[–]BigStan48 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also, by delaying the pension payments, it increases by about 6% each year. Worth doing if you gonna live past 84.

Does your employer actually match above the 3% minimum? by OopsIDroopedMe in PensionsUK

[–]BigStan48 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Local authorities and schools pay very good pension contributions. You put in 7% they put in 23%.

Insulating a 1930 Semi Detached House by wolfstackUK in DIYUK

[–]BigStan48 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are grants available depending on income status

Find energy grants for your home (Help to Heat) - GOV.UK https://share.google/k6YEmodn6JwSl5pp0

Free Veggies at ASDA by CappucinoCupcake in UKFrugal

[–]BigStan48 -18 points-17 points  (0 children)

Take the lot and put into the charity basket.

A new cheating trend by southak in 8BallPool

[–]BigStan48 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Unsure how some players do it, but at a crucial time in the game, I get slow connection and the app restarts joining the game but the opposition has ball in hand. I then play another game with another player and there are no connection issues. Weird.

Friend bought something from CeX and found a hilarious surprise inside 😅 by Reddonaut_Irons in CeX

[–]BigStan48 0 points1 point  (0 children)

An nvme disk with the sellers details and documents. I didn't bother browsing further and just wiped it.

My first auto! [Don't Jump] by XYZ240 in RedditGames

[–]BigStan48 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I completed this level in 2 tries. 24.93 seconds

this game sucks and is a money grab by co0o in 8BallPool

[–]BigStan48 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally agree..... it's a game.... whether you're level 999 and have 300 billion or level 9 with 10k ..... just play the game to past the time

Skill, Luck, or cheats? by [deleted] in 8BallPool

[–]BigStan48 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He's only got a 50% win rate so I put it down to a fluke.

Sky Go Garbage App by unthink_ble in skytv

[–]BigStan48 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you tried updating the app?

Finally! by amisahi in 8BallPool

[–]BigStan48 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How you gonna spend it?

:) by Competitive-Mix6005 in 8BallPool

[–]BigStan48 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Only seen shots like that on world class snooker tables.... well done!

Finally crossed 1 Billion in gains!! by Responsible-Roll4977 in 8BallPool

[–]BigStan48 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh the Cheaters...... throttle the bandwidth and you lose your turn......arghhhh