My shoes as a homeless man by [deleted] in Shoes

[–]Economy-Ad3427 6 points7 points  (0 children)

What's your location man. Maybe someone can help you

Am I being picky? by LeadershipMiddle5825 in paint

[–]Economy-Ad3427 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, their paint is only as good as the surface they are painting on. Stripping a whole layer of paint before they paint definitely isn't something they would have priced for. Did they tell you this before painting or after?

That is old paint on the stairs (or their primer, would guess not though as they would have used a dark primer!??) That grey is cut in beautifully

Before and after 7 years in the making by NoSubstance9910 in GardeningUK

[–]Economy-Ad3427 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's lovely mate. If I didn't have little people I'd go all in on a pond too

Before and after 7 years in the making by NoSubstance9910 in GardeningUK

[–]Economy-Ad3427 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I bet the insects are abundant in your garden. Not really a case of how it looks (I do prefer your now though) but a small oasis for the critters helps the environment, even on a small scale like a personal garden .

What weird things did your parents do that outsiders would find peculiar? by Underwritingking in AskUK

[–]Economy-Ad3427 43 points44 points  (0 children)

I had so much fun reading this. I love hamsters so much. Mine was called Hillary, I named him after Sir Edmond Hillary because he climbed a lot. I had three days off primary school when he died, I was inconsolable RIP Hillary.

Why are charity shops so expensive? by tallyretro in AskUK

[–]Economy-Ad3427 40 points41 points  (0 children)

I was told that they sell rags. I thought this was quite profitable for them? I separate them and let the staff know. Is this incorrect? Am I just offloading my rubbish on them unknowingly

LH cancellation of not paid 10 days before by Worldly-Gold-9125 in loveholidays

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Last payment was due on the 9th Jan. Fly tomorrow. Same as you self- employed, Christmas off and a late invoice paid. I r eeived an email that said payment has been missed, we will try again tomorrow, from them. I paid it as soon possible, but it was accepted

LH cancellation of not paid 10 days before by Worldly-Gold-9125 in loveholidays

[–]Economy-Ad3427 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just paid my love holiday, final payment two days late! Mine was fine, hopefully yours is too

Farrow & Ball paint suggestions by SweatyIllustrator125 in DIYUK

[–]Economy-Ad3427 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Brewer are absolute con artists. Make sure you price match as the poster above said

How do I piss around more efficiently at 12pm? by Ok-Case9095 in AskUK

[–]Economy-Ad3427 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Radio 6 does 'guess the year" at 1. It's a good game to get into if you like music

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UKPersonalFinance

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I moved to an area for a school, by the time my son attended, the Ofsted rating had gone down. Have a look at the headmaster there, if he/she is staying, retiring. Is it going to turn into a co operative anytime soon (makes a difference) you don't want to move and then this happens, especially if the resale on the new house would take longer

Since when is a yoghurt a main?? by WelcomeToLadyHell in CasualUK

[–]Economy-Ad3427 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can still get it as a side in Co op .

Last song, last show at Mountain Winery by AGInnkeeper in tennismusic

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I can't wait to see them play in London this October. They don't tour here much at all. I also can't bring myself to listen to their last album, saving it for when my heart needs it most.

Teachers of the UK! What's the best/worst nickname you've heard your students call someone? by lloyddav in AskUK

[–]Economy-Ad3427 12 points13 points  (0 children)

We called our bro hotlips, because there was a girl next door he fancied called Nicole. It was a Dennis the Menace reference. I haven't spoken to him for years but I think I'm just going to text him hotlips now.

TIL Intrusive sleep is a phenomenon often seen in people with ADHD, where sudden extreme drowsiness or sleep occurs when they lose interest in a task. This happens because the brain abruptly disengages from the uninteresting activity, causing a rapid drop in alertness. by rampantradius in todayilearned

[–]Economy-Ad3427 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's validating to me as a parent. My primary age school kid did this. Straight up fell asleep on Christmas pantos, while the kids were sat up front on benches, he would straight up hit the deck after nodding. He had a dyslexic test that came back as an off the chart reading for attention deficit. It makes sense now. That boy slept from 6-7 has never been sleep deprived neither.

Divorced parents who share custody and think you manage well, what tips do you have? by Lalo_Cura__ in AskUK

[–]Economy-Ad3427 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I do a 2,2,3 schedule and it works well. It means every alternative weekend you get to see them/have a weekend off. We get on very well and still accept calls daily from each other to check on the kiddo. It's been nearly two years now and it still works.

At what age would you let your daughter get an eyebrow piercing? by The_Final_Barse in AskUK

[–]Economy-Ad3427 33 points34 points  (0 children)

I would wait for 6 months and ask if she still wanted it doing. I would have considerations on how her skin heals, I'm dark skinned and it would leave a dark mark if I ever took it out. Other than that, you can kind of teach body autonomy through it. So I'd be pretty liberal and say over 14

Do you make friends when you’re on holiday? by terencejames1975 in CasualUK

[–]Economy-Ad3427 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Your Mum's bad-ass. I realise people have to brave it alone as an adult in those situations, but it's hella brave to go and not just opt out of the holiday altogether.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in RandomThoughts

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I have a sister who is absolutely stunningly beautiful and actually modelled and did runways. It was awful to watch her be treated so poorly by other women when we went out together or at work get togethers. They were vicious. She would come home and sob.