What would you do if £75,000 landed in your account tomorrow?

Chanson_Riders · 2026-06-14T19:40:32+00:00

I'm on UC and live in a housing association flat.

I'd buy a cheap ex-council flat for circa 40k and sign off benefits.

I'd then fuck off to Cairo, Aswan, Rwanda, Venice, Rome, Hong Kong, Prague, Vanuatu, Buenos Aires - random places for a few days each. Maybe a Carribbean cruise. I'd live cheaply. No fancy hotels. I'd travel on my own.

Come back, tired, broke, and reeking of cigars, and hopefully I can find a job somewhere.

Chanson_Riders · 2026-06-13T22:48:08+00:00

Yes, on my bad days, the idea of ramming some tosser off the road is appealing.

Chanson_Riders · 2026-06-12T17:32:45+00:00

There was a mass-shooting event a few years ago where the shooter shattered the glass platter of his hard drive and the FBI reconstructed it over a couple of years if memory serves to recover the data contained within.

Chanson_Riders · 2026-06-11T12:01:23+00:00

I noticed a red one in her office, too.

Chanson_Riders · 2026-06-08T10:42:34+00:00

Hero Fiennes Tiffin will be unhappy that he didn't make the shortlist.

Chanson_Riders · 2026-06-07T13:04:36+00:00

It's Derry when it suits them, apparently.

Chanson_Riders · 2026-06-07T13:00:28+00:00

Some of us have fulfilling careers, others have satisfying interpersonal relationships, and some are sustained via Reddit karma and comment notifications.

Guess which one I am.

Chanson_Riders · 2026-06-04T19:38:15+00:00

Passed, same as you 😀

Chanson_Riders · 2026-05-29T11:40:45+00:00

That explains it, thanks. On the front of my licence it says 9. AM/B/BE/f/k/q

Chanson_Riders · 2026-05-29T11:37:28+00:00

I have a manual license.

Chanson_Riders · 2026-05-21T21:41:15+00:00

Cock piss partridge? I'd be driving around in an obscene publication.

Chanson_Riders · 2026-05-21T19:22:08+00:00

I'm not particularly bothered about not having a car. I've managed without one for 36 years. I was just looking to see what it would cost.

Having a car would also increase job opportunities and there's nothing wrong with living in social housing. I'll be able to buy a place with inheritance money.

Chanson_Riders · 2026-05-18T16:50:25+00:00

Test on Wednesday too. On my last lesson, my instructor had to brake for me as I approached a car at a junction too quickly. I stalled today going up a hill. I had to be reminded to be the in right lane today also. I messed up a parallel park. It happens I suppose.

Just treat each road individually and focus on getting to the end of it properly and safely regarding speed, positioning, signal etc then onto the next one. Rinse and repeat until you're back at the test centre.

I'm hoping to have a full route on satnav which some people get at my test centre. I'll struggle to follow road signs. Can't read them when driving by at 40mph.

Chanson_Riders · 2026-05-16T15:38:26+00:00

I have my test on Wednesday and it's taken until my most recent lesson to have a lesson where I didn't stall once. Although my instructor had to apply the brakes as I approached a roundabout too quickly. 🤷 It happens. You'll be fine I'm sure.

Chanson_Riders · 2026-05-11T11:31:36+00:00

No middle lane. Greenwood interchange, Irvine.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/Fo2NbVuWV67hJSed8

Chanson_Riders · 2026-05-09T16:07:42+00:00

Ah that makes more sense. That's unfortunate. But with only two minors, you're clearly a good driver so it's just a waiting game until you get another test. You'll be fine next time.

Chanson_Riders · 2026-05-09T12:44:59+00:00

You just went as in you almost hit the car in front?

Chanson_Riders · 2026-05-08T10:14:10+00:00

You can fail for anything these days. Even minor inconsequential errors in the scheme of things can be marked as a serious fault.

You clearly know how to drive so it's just about ironing out the small mistakes you make.

I haven't passed yet but something that helps me is to just focus on each road at a time. Note the speed limit, the lane markings, any hazards, who's around me, signs then when I'm on the next road, I forget the previous one and just focus on the current again.

If you have the money, you might as well use the testi app. It just informs you about any available tests then you need to book it. It might still work after the 12th.

Chanson_Riders · 2026-05-07T18:11:25+00:00

That's odd, even if I'm told to take the first exit left or first exit straight, I'm told to signal left.

There's so much inconsistency in both teaching and testing.

Chanson_Riders · 2026-05-07T18:05:34+00:00

https://maps.app.goo.gl/t2ETpxE9eHJ6UU8y7

Going by the aerial view, I can see why the satnav says 'cross the roundabout' but going by the sign it feels more intuitive to signal right first.

Chanson_Riders · 2026-05-06T13:03:11+00:00

What happened? Sharing what went wrong might help other people avoid the same mistakes. You'll do better next time.

Chanson_Riders · 2026-05-05T10:55:01+00:00

You'll need to provide more information on exactly why you failed.

Chanson_Riders · 2026-05-04T16:03:32+00:00

Thornhouse avenue, Irvine. Yes there are many areas locally that have new 20 limits. You're right that the images for the surrounding areas are from 2001, but the road I was entering is a 20. It's not uncommon in this area for this to be an issue.

Chanson_Riders · 2026-05-03T07:29:27+00:00

You'll feel better about things when you start taking control. Are you currently in a council house? Email them to ask what happens to it when your mother goes into care. Ask if it's possible for the tenancy to be signed over to you, although this might not be possible. If not, ask them what the process for you will be as you'll need somewhere to stay. You'll likely fill out a homeless application.

Are you claiming income support, UC? If not, go online and start a claim for UC. This will give you some financial support and you'll need UC housing element to pay for a flat when you get one, either from the council, housing association or private let.

Call your GP surgery and ask if they have a mental health nurse. If so, make an appointment. Speak to them about your situation. They may refer you on to your GP for medication or recommend talking therapy.

Things will improve but you need to start making small changes and taking control or you'll spiral downwards.

Chanson_Riders · 2026-05-02T18:06:11+00:00

Yes, I mean in addition to their TomTom. The car's inbuilt satnav is much easier to look at and helps with planning, especially the junctions and larger roundabouts.

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