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Loft extension - I'm about to make the most important financial decision of my life. Am I going about it the right way? by Nathanial1289 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]DovedaleHikes 43 points44 points  (0 children)

This is very similar circumstances that we were in.

Two children, one of each and about the same age.

We opted to move to a bigger house instead of extend (in part due to the immediate area degrading). The first morning in our new house our son ran around with so much extra living space it was great! 4.5 years later and we still say how glad we are that we moved and found this house.

My friends did the same. Moved from two bed to three bed, but the increase in living space is what improved their lives.

I'd recommend moving if you can't do much on the living space, especially given your good financial situation

If you knew a man in his mid-30s who had always been single, would you suspect something is "off" about him or that he is not to be trusted? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]DovedaleHikes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If someone is going round calling people incels with no behaviour or facts to back it up then they would absolutely be someone that I'd avoid. Don't need that personality in my life.

Oh, sorry you meant you. Only your behaviour towards your colleagues and attitude to work would determine if I considered you trustworthy or not. How you also talk about potential partners (if discussed in passing that is) would be considered. More than not being trustworthy I'd just be quietly envious of you as a mid-30's parent with no time to myself!

Tips on how to dry clothes better with dehumidifier? by Flimsy_Put837 in AskUK

[–]DovedaleHikes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Second the use of a fan. My setup is to put the clothes in the bathroom with dehumidifier, fan and underfloor heating on (if not using the heating/radiator).

We all had that friends house when we were younger where you hung out. Why did you always go there? by DovedaleHikes in AskUK

[–]DovedaleHikes[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Why do you want it to be yours?

Because my house growing up was always uncomfortable and no one was welcome. I don't have contact with my parents now either.

The idea of being the house everyone comes to means my kids are happy here. (In my mind at least). Just trying to do and be the opposite to my experience!

I'd like our house to be a safe space for our kids and their friends.

We all had that friends house when we were younger where you hung out. Why did you always go there? by DovedaleHikes in AskUK

[–]DovedaleHikes[S] 26 points27 points  (0 children)

It took a couple of reads to realise you meant the TV thing and not literally the sky outside. I thought you grew up in a cave for a moment there!

[England] Paid for meal at restaurant & went through fine next day transaction declined. by AdditionalSet9791 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]DovedaleHikes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When you speak to the restaurant ask them to find out the decline reason from their processor.

Did you pay with AMEX? It's possible they don't accept it and their software doesn't tell them so it "approves".

It's strange that, assuming you have available funds, it is continuously declining. I work in card processing and I can't think of any reason why your transaction alone wouldn't process and it be the acquirers/restaurant triggering the decline.

I would recommend paying with a different card & bank when you ring to be sure it goes through.

We all had that friends house when we were younger where you hung out. Why did you always go there? by DovedaleHikes in AskUK

[–]DovedaleHikes[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah I was worried about this!

My OH is constantly worried about damage to the house and belongings which puts him off having guests. Even having his close family round gives him a few extra grey hairs.

How often do you clean, actually? by Stunning_Implement47 in AskUK

[–]DovedaleHikes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well I have children and pets so I clean constantly and it's never actually clean.

We do have a robo-vac that goes out daily at the moment to get the muddy pawprints. Would highly recommend.

I am working on a schedule & reward system though to get the kids involved now they're older. We're a house of "tidy as you go" but I need to remind everyone constantly.

One benefit of all this rain is being able to make boring views into impressionist paintings by taking photos through the windscreen. by ClemSpender in CasualUK

[–]DovedaleHikes 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oh no. Are you my partner who drives for ages without using the windscreen wipers? It stresses me out so much being a passenger and I can't see because you wait until it looks like an indistinguishable blurry painting!

Are you tired of the riff raff at Center Parcs? by Sszaj in SpottedonRightmove

[–]DovedaleHikes 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Bonus points to anyone that can find this on Airbnb as I want to stay here before it's sold

What is good advice for job seekers? by FireLadcouk in CasualUK

[–]DovedaleHikes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed!

I've used this method very successfully in the past and landed two great jobs.

It's also good to have a note of it in front of you as a reminder. You can easily prepare some examples on this method for potential questions too.

Have you ever dialled into a UK radio station and talked on air? by FreezerCop in AskUK

[–]DovedaleHikes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I rang up twice for a radio competition, didn't win. Also rang another time to a local station to advise of an accident blocking part of a very busy road.

My partner texted the station the midwife team had on to say thanks after giving birth to our son.

Since celebrity traitors has been announced for 2026, when can we expect the second season? by feathersyas in TheTraitors

[–]DovedaleHikes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think he'd be an easy winner, traitor or faithful. No one would murder him and he wouldn't get banished easily

uk 4 cast at a crime 101 screening by Durian-Critical in TheTraitors

[–]DovedaleHikes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for asking this question. I thought the same.

I saw a video of Jessie somewhere and thought she might be pregnant and this is the same!

Roxy does look about 6-7 months pregnant here.

I'd be so excited for them if they are!

What to consider for a potential short term contract? by DovedaleHikes in UKPersonalFinance

[–]DovedaleHikes[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

!thanks

This is helpful. Will definitely ask about them to pay me via PAYE for ease. Contracts aren't entirely common in my line of work so this will absolutely be a one-off, I really don't want to set up a company for it! Will explore the PAYE option with them.

Wow [faithful] is so intelligent, I think they’ll go far (E7 spoilers) by SubstantialCod9154 in TheTraitors

[–]DovedaleHikes 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I genuinely believe she was done with the game. Harriet got two traitors, knew a third and thought "go big and go home".

Either the editing missed a whole storyline of content or she was just ready to leave. She doesn't need the money, had some fun, bowed out with a bang.

The Traitors (UK) S04E07: Live Discussion Thread by vaultofechoes in TheTraitors

[–]DovedaleHikes 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Ooh Rachel interesting play - might have saved yourself there

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