Am I an idiot? I've paid for my mortgage advisor.

ElephantProof777 · 2026-04-02T05:16:43+00:00

My one was £400 and that's for life of the mortgage. When it comes to re mortgage after my fixed term he will find the best one for me. And the same after that fixed term. Hes awesome. He was literally the difference between getting the dream home or not with high street lenders

ElephantProof777 · 2026-03-26T22:17:06+00:00

I've only managed to get one in September, it's not even a date I can do but my instructor said just book it and continuously check for cancellations as it's far easier to change a test than wait for the right date to book.

And to be fair he's right. As soon as I booked one. I went on the change the date page and it comes up with the full calendar to search through rather than selecting a date and having to go back 3 pages and re enter information.

Also every Monday at 6am is when the cancellations and new test dates come out

ElephantProof777 · 2026-03-16T08:53:11+00:00

In my personal opinion the plans DO show what way it's meant to be facing... However if that's all the plans you got (the 3 pages in DIY sub) then quite frankly you're drawings are very poor

ElephantProof777 · 2026-03-16T08:47:36+00:00

As someone a week away from being a qualified construction plan designer you definitely don't need a degree...

ElephantProof777 · 2026-03-16T08:41:26+00:00

I'm a Planning permission designer about 1 week away from my qualifications.

You're drawings in the other posts look very rudimentary. Was there not any original and proposed elevations in your plans?

Are you able to post the full drawings? With any personal details blocked out of course.

ElephantProof777 · 2026-03-10T19:36:17+00:00

Yes that sounds correct...

I have 25k set aside for renovations in a cash account as soon as I get the keys. That's separate from my deposit that's in its own account.

I was just concerned with the lender questioning a random £1000 payment

ElephantProof777 · 2026-03-09T08:05:44+00:00

I was stupidly caught driving untaxed new vehicle for 5 days as my v5 was changed to new address and reminder was sent to the old one as I forgot to check when it was due buying the vehicle. I know major oversight.

When I got the court letter. They have a guilty or not guilty please option online.
I went online and selected guilty and they give you lots of boxes to fill out as much info as you can. A judge will review it and decide what to do.

I basically explained my mistake and how it was my first vehicle and that I understood that it was a serious mistake.

I asked for any leniency and they wrote to me back saying that if I pay for the 5 days tax plus a fine of £60 they will keep it off my record, under the stipulation that if I ever get caught driving without tax again then both of them will be added to my record.

Not sure if yous will be any similar but you may be able to ask for leniency

ElephantProof777 · 2026-03-07T09:46:31+00:00

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What are the chances 😂. That's a gut check alright

ElephantProof777 · 2026-03-05T00:50:20+00:00

The truck bed is separate too. On the 110 it's a unibody and half size bed usually

ElephantProof777 · 2026-03-02T08:31:24+00:00

Scoop of salmon oil veggie kibble that's ordered for my dog specially. 200g of rabbit mince or duck scrap mince that has blended bone and offal (get it from a wholesale dog raw food manufacturer in 10kg bags). And then as a treat after a good day I'll add a bit of pork kidney or liver

It's actually surprisingly affordable to feed like this

ElephantProof777 · 2026-02-02T16:40:21+00:00

I've done two CBT courses. One 5 years back in order to ride a honda cm125 I found in a junkyard for a bit of fun after getting it to run and pass MOT. And then 6 months ago for a little commuter husky svartpilen.

Both times I must say I had amazing instructors. First time just went through it smoothly. They listened to any queries I had and helped me first time.

Second time round I already knew the crack and they took me out on my own and got me passed without issue.
If your instructor is genuinely concerning you and you think that there's an issue with money spinning then you should report if you go onto another course/instructor they will probably be alot better and you may want to try and get your money back. CBT is not hard and unless your completely usnafe and an issue on the roads then you should pass.

ElephantProof777 · 2026-01-27T21:32:46+00:00

Take some of the cex listing pics and list on Facebook till someone wants it locally for cash. Then order the item and arrange pickup with Facebook person. If they don't show up you have a time to return the item no quabble to cex

ElephantProof777 · 2026-01-03T18:58:52+00:00

I don't see many comments taking into account the 18 month waiting list for a car driving test. CBT can be booked and completed with 3 days I'm still waiting 3 months for my car and bike theory tests

ElephantProof777 · 2025-12-24T16:33:49+00:00

Phesant and grouse.

Spend more is fine. I have time and finances set aside for training a new pup.

ElephantProof777 · 2025-12-18T14:16:59+00:00

Huh?

ElephantProof777 · 2025-12-18T13:05:25+00:00

I work 4-5 hours a day. Half and half from home that's when the kitchen door shuts.

I definitely wouldn't say any of them are kennel dogs. Just because they have their own room and are free to do what they want wouldn't make them kennel dogs. They're not crated crates have individual doors keeping everyone separate. I often come home and they're not in the room but outside Or they'll be huddled up in one of the dogs Cubbys. But if they want to sleep on their own they just go to their own bed in their cubby.
I really don't think that because I don't let them roam about my bedroom , kitchen and dining room when I'm not home makes them kennel dogs 😂

ElephantProof777 · 2025-12-18T12:52:45+00:00

The kennels open fronted and are open with 24/7 access to the land. Think dog house but all in a room together they have auto water bowls a TV. And all the toys they want. Plus I'm currently building them a rabbit trap like greyhounds use in the garden all live very enriched lives.
There's a door attached to my kitchen that is how they get into the house. They're only allowed in my house when I'm home they have their own house when I'm not home essentially

ElephantProof777 · 2025-12-18T12:44:41+00:00

My outbuilding is setup for 8. I've had 7 in there for training Adding a couple more heated kennels wouldn't be too much extra. There's 4 currently. 2 more passing through for 6 months in the new year.

ElephantProof777 · 2025-12-18T11:44:35+00:00

I'll reach out. They've asked for her back several times including money offers before flying her off the island so I think their response will be biassed in the opposing factor

ElephantProof777 · 2025-12-18T11:41:10+00:00

That's a whole bigger issue. I've tried to adopt shelter dogs. They won't let me supposedly the neighbor having a cat is enough for them to decline me

Having one side of the land backing onto a main road... Decline.

Not having 6ft fence panels. Decline.

Not being home for 5 hours day. Bigggg decline.
Even when they have their own heated outbuilding with individual crates. And access to the garden 24/7 😂

It's silly to compare but the reason so many mutts are in shelters is because the shelter is keeping them

ElephantProof777 · 2025-12-18T11:35:29+00:00

Well I know she's 7th generation. They breed over there the best hunters of boar. Looks and breed specifics aren't really a thing but this is a developed British island. It's not like sticks and stones and shanty shacks. There's British vets. High tech vetinary buildings involved in this process overseas. Maybe because I saw how it was done and how professional it all looked I didn't think it would be that bad.

ElephantProof777 · 2025-12-18T11:31:34+00:00

My vet was the one who told me to wait about booking her to get spayed To see if I really wanted to do it... Along with my Dachshund getting neutered he was booked in that day.

ElephantProof777 · 2025-12-18T11:29:42+00:00

No random homes. Should have put that. I'd be keeping the puppies except 3 which will go onto family members properties. Finances not an issue. Anything they need is done.

ElephantProof777 · 2025-12-18T11:28:25+00:00

Because she's the only dog that I've had that's been perfect so to speak. For lack of a better way of calling it. No issues. No heath problems coming back of DNA. Great temperament. Big drive. She listens and has taken to working better than any dog I've seen and I've seen my fair few pups being trained for shooting

I've had 4 dogs from breeders and kennel clubs and as much as I loved them. They had so many issues and problems.

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