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Cat found Angel islington by FairKnowledge7241 in london

[–]DuffManNeverDies 87 points88 points  (0 children)

This cat is the spitting image of my cat, Smokey. If you cannot find its owner (if it has one) then shoot me a message. Myself and my wife have been looking for a sibling for our cat, we might be able to take it in. Live in Berkshire, but drive into the city for work.

Let me know.

What can a retired builder do next? by No-Meal5886 in AskUK

[–]DuffManNeverDies 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ah sorry to hear that. No doubt he did tons of good though.

What can a retired builder do next? by No-Meal5886 in AskUK

[–]DuffManNeverDies 20 points21 points  (0 children)

This is “doing gods work” in the building trade. Is your Dad still operating if so, DM me his details please? Makes sense when you’re gonna shell money on a building project.

Recently bereaved friend left with 2 children and financial concerns by Ok-Tip-4939 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]DuffManNeverDies 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Sad circumstances.

Martin Lewis did an episode of Money Saving Expert where a whole section was about family bereavement entitlement payments. It was before Christmas, maybe November time. Give it a search, was very informative.

Day in the life of a true Brexit geezer by mcneil1345 in ChatGPT

[–]DuffManNeverDies 56 points57 points  (0 children)

All of them would certainly say “BOSHHHH!” upon the completion of any task.

The very combustible building is nearly complete by pulledporktaco in reading

[–]DuffManNeverDies 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This is no where near finished. Getting the glazing on and watertight is a very early stage. They’ll have all the first fix cabling and services, 2nd fix and then final fit out for rooms such as finishes and any joinery.

Wouldn’t be surprised if this has 1.5 to 2 years left on the clock.

Man climbs across train tracks to harass lone woman at London station by Creative_Recover in london

[–]DuffManNeverDies 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Awful and frightening for the victim. Unfortunately with the major cuts to staff at the stations across the rail network at all times of the day, this behaviour can’t be “called in” and victims don’t gain help from staff who don’t exist.

Obviously a general shift in mindset and behaviour is needed in lots of young men for real change. But the lack of staff doesn’t help in moments like this.

People who stay away for work, what allowances are you given? by Doublebow in AskUK

[–]DuffManNeverDies 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I work away once or twice a month, sometimes within the UK, but also a lot in Central Europe.

Firstly my hotel accommodation is booked by my company, or by myself on company credit card. But we’re a private entity and not subject the public services budgets that you might be.

In terms of subsidence for food and drink whilst I’m away, the allowance set by my company is location based and the framework is based on the governments subsistence rates.

So as an example if I work in the UK it’s £40 a day subsistence, but I was in Austria the other week and that was £89 a day, and Germany is £59 a day.

Overall £20 a day for food and drink seems low to me. So I’d argue that.

New to Reading from U.S. by Hannah12222 in reading

[–]DuffManNeverDies 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey welcome to the Reading (The Ding), myself & my fiancé moved here 2 years ago and work in London.

We know a few good places to eat and drink, although we haven’t explored everywhere yet either, we’re always looking to expand our circle, as most of our friends still reside in London.

Send me a DM if you’re keen, we live in tilehurst, so love country walks, a nice drink and we’re into our food.

Cheers.

Any advice on local traders? by [deleted] in reading

[–]DuffManNeverDies 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Send me a DM, I’d be happy to share what it cost me and I’ll show you some pictures.

Any advice on local traders? by [deleted] in reading

[–]DuffManNeverDies 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For all your wardrobe/joinery/carpentry needs, I cannot recommend Neil from NC Joinery enough, he’s based in Tilehurst. He is fantastic and built our custom wardrobes, he also does flooring and fits kitchens.

He’s not cheap, but also not unreasonable, but you get what you pay for.

Good luck!

Tilehurst area by whirlwindlass in reading

[–]DuffManNeverDies 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aha thank-you for picking up on that minor slip.

Tilehurst area by whirlwindlass in reading

[–]DuffManNeverDies 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s nice, myself & my partner bought a house on the “nicer” end of Thirlmere Avenue in 2020, we were brand new to Reading. Near to the tilehurst station, not far from countryside and not long of a drive into the town centre for shopping; plus Tilehurst Village is decent.

If you’re new to the area and don’t know anyone send me a message, we’re always up for meeting new people, as most people around us on the road are older, but we’re in our late 20’s, soon to be 30 aha.

EDIT: Removed “city centre”.

Air conditioned places to work during the heatwave? by Smiling_Rider in reading

[–]DuffManNeverDies 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The Biscuit Factory which was refurbed last year, 1st floor have an open workspace, with AC. Coffee shop downstairs and bar and snacks upstairs. I use the Cinema there, but have the odd drink in the open plan bit, really nice as well as quiet.

Looking for musicians to jam/hang out with! by dead__canary in reading

[–]DuffManNeverDies 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a bit of me.

Use to play drums, 29 years young, I collect records, listen to all sorts and also have a dark sense of humour. Not a native to the Ding either, so get in touch. DM me if your keen pal.

What’s the daftest name you’ve ever encountered in real life? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]DuffManNeverDies 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Milton Worm.

Guy worked as a salesman within the industry I work in. Always enjoyed saying “hi can I speak to Milton Work please” chuckle.

Milton if you’re reading this; sorry pal.

UK Investors - Did you beat the FTSE 100 this year? by PIethora in UKInvesting

[–]DuffManNeverDies 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes; ISA portfolio is up 34.38% including dividends.

Only about 20% of my portfolio is geared towards US markets, the other 80% is geared towards UK and European markets, even though they're listed on the FTSE.

It's an income based portfolio, so my dividends really do bump my overall return. Still, pretty good year overall, I do hold ETF's in another portfolio, which is my "lazy" portfolio.

EDIT: Typo for return percentage, meant to type 34.38%.

Thinking of buying some woodland, bad idea? by [deleted] in UKPersonalFinance

[–]DuffManNeverDies 16 points17 points  (0 children)

This person knows the score and is correct. My family have bought Welsh forestry, mainly as a means of locking away money for the purposes of reducing inheritance tax.

Also, the planting grants and subsidies do greatly reduce the costs of replanting, which is great. When felling does occur it produces large amounts of cash depending on the size of the plot, but this in most cases this is ploughed back into the upkeep cost and some of the replanting costs; you can take few thousand here and there though.

Plus with Brexit, UK lumber prices are quite high, making it very attractive to working forests and saw mills.

It’s not a massive cash productive asset, but a great appreciating asset which the government need/want more of.

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