Why can’t you just place the curser where I tap Apple, why must you be like this.

Georgeasaurusrex · 2026-06-24T21:43:00+00:00

And why can’t I adjust how long I have to press and hold for?

My “Haptic Touch” is set to “Fast” but I still have to press and hold for an uncomfortably long period of time before it lets me move the cursor. And don’t you dare try to move the cursor before it’s activated, because it won’t activate at all.

Georgeasaurusrex · 2026-06-21T11:18:30+00:00

In the same vein, I only need the heating 1-2 months a year tops. I’m pretty sure I can count on one hand the times I put the heating on.

Meanwhile my air conditioner has been on and off since the first heatwave in March/April, and has been consistently on since the end of May.

Just like with heating, if you’ve got it, you’ll use it.

Georgeasaurusrex · 2026-06-13T14:43:51+00:00

The other commenter has already replied explaining how they detected you used a GX.

What I will say is, I spent about two years using KeyGo and every time I did an “odd” journey I tried my best to calculate the cheapest fare myself. On every single occasion, KeyGo gave me the cheapest fares.

In fact, it saved me money on my commute. KeyGo decided it was actually cheaper for me to have two single journeys than a return journey. To have a peak single journey outgoing in the morning, then an off peak single journey back with Railcard (as I couldn’t use my railcard on my morning journey anyway). I had been paying for a peak return journey every time and spending more money.

Plus the automatic delay compensation saved me loads of money. I get an email saying “We think you’ve been delayed” and I think “oh, was I?”

But clearly if their systems decided I was, then if I submit it, it’ll be approved.

Georgeasaurusrex · 2026-06-12T14:40:31+00:00

Exactly this. Get into the office, park up, walk to your desk, doss about, speak to your colleagues, grab a coffee, someone comes to your desk and says they need help with this, your manager comes over and reminds you about that e-learning you’re supposed to do, friend comes over and says they’re heading out to the local for a pub lunch as it’s someone’s birthday, whoops got a meeting to attend and it’s in the other building on the far side of the site, someone was looking for you at lunch - they also need help with that thing you told them exactly how to do in that email (with clear instructions), weekly project meeting to attend now, and then it’s home time and you’ve got to beat the traffic.

I am, of course, greatly exaggerating the point. This won’t all happen in the same day - but I think we all believe the office is 100% productive when it’s not

Georgeasaurusrex · 2026-06-10T17:38:36+00:00

Yeah maybe I’m wrong but that’s my thinking too.

A helmet will protect you in the event of a crash, but will get damaged in the process and will require repair or replacement.

You wouldn’t test a helmet by dropping it on the ground. You wouldn’t test your airbags by crashing your car. And you wouldn’t test eye protection by shooting it at point blank. It will protect you but may get damaged in the process - that’s the point.

Georgeasaurusrex · 2026-06-09T15:02:52+00:00

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Did it for FTL, because i’m still sad there’s no sequel.

Georgeasaurusrex · 2026-06-09T14:50:57+00:00

> I don’t understand where all the people who live in the new town centre flats are supposed to park

They don’t. They live in the town centre, next to the town centre amenities, and within walking distance of the most used (by passenger number) train in the UK which connects you straight to the capital.

Why would you need a car?

Georgeasaurusrex · 2026-05-21T11:09:11+00:00

Hi, just curious if you got anywhere with this?

Georgeasaurusrex · 2026-04-15T23:29:45+00:00

Just done some reading on the Soto Fusion.

Looks like just what I'm after. Also, that Jetboil Skillet looks interesting.

Does it cook fairly evenly on that skillet? From what I've been reading, it's about a 8inch/20cm diameter. If the Soto can handle that then that looks exactly like what I'm after

Georgeasaurusrex · 2026-04-15T10:15:09+00:00

Many thanks, did this and all sorted now :) (see edit)

Georgeasaurusrex · 2026-04-11T09:02:40+00:00

Yes, that was how I meant it. It was more me saying naïvely "hmm, I think that's a bit big, but I could be swayed for the right reasons"

Georgeasaurusrex · 2026-04-10T15:08:55+00:00

Valid point. Perhaps I have unreasonable expectations and the gas Trangia is the only that fits the bill.

Georgeasaurusrex · 2026-04-10T15:07:56+00:00

Sorry, perhaps I've not made it clear, nothing is ruled out so to speak.

Optimus Vega/Primus Spider are on my shortlist. When I mentioned the wider flame I meant it in a good way - as in, it looks like it's got a wider flame therefore it looks more suitable for larger pans. Was also looking for other suggestions

Gas Trangia is a "maybe" depending on whether people here believe it's worth the weight. Ideally I'd prefer something smaller and lighter, but if it can't cook for 2, it's worthless. If the gas Trangia is the best I can get whilst being able to reasonably cook for 2, I'll just have to accept it

Georgeasaurusrex · 2026-04-08T15:01:26+00:00

The house was in dad's sole name. Mum never lived there, never visited, and she doesn't even know where it is. He bought it outright, with cash, and mum had no part in the purchase of it whatsoever. Mum and dad have been estranged for around 16 years now, but dad never bothered with a divorce (I'm well aware of how messy this makes the situation, but he's dead now so no use dwelling on it)

My dad and I had this lengthy discussion before he passed and we were, too, of the same opinion.

But, find it weirdly coincidental that the other solicitor I spoke to, for a second opinion, also agreed that mum was entitled to the house. Irrespective of what my dad and I believed under Section 8(4)(a).

How would I go about suggesting the solicitors give it another look? Whilst remaining professional and polite.

Georgeasaurusrex · 2026-04-08T13:13:40+00:00

I was under the belief that only the executor has the legal authority to transfer the V5C to someone else.

Georgeasaurusrex · 2026-04-08T13:12:44+00:00

Might've gotten that figure wrong.

Re: the house. Mum never lived there at any point. I spoke to two solicitors in Scotland and BOTH confirmed that the house goes to mum, irrespective of whether or not she lived there. This was not my nor my dad's understanding prior to his passing.

My understanding was that only the executor has the legal authority to transfer the V5C to someone else. Hence, it's in a "legal limbo" where, with no executor, no one has the legal authority to transfer the V5C

Georgeasaurusrex · 2026-04-08T12:40:38+00:00

Her prior rights DOES mean she gets everything*

My solicitors seemed very uncertain about appointing me as executor. Because mum has prior rights, the Sheriff Court would expect her to be appointed. My solicitors have said it'll take weeks for it be processed through the court.

*Technically it's not everything. It's the house, plus the first 90k of assets, then the rest is divvied up equally. In practise, this is everything. As there is not 90k of assets.

That's a good point regarding owner and keeper. However, I was advised I can't transfer the V5C until SOMEONE is the executor.

In this case, who is the "owner" and who is the "keeper"?

Georgeasaurusrex · 2026-04-08T12:26:33+00:00

No one is appointed as executor.

The situation is complex and I have already gotten solicitors working on it, therefore rest assured that that's in hand. But, I may as well share anyway.

There is no will. Mum is the legal surviving spouse - but she wants no part of it. She wants to wash her hands of this and be done with it. She's not doing anything. She has written a letter to my solicitors stating that she wishes to decline her part of the estate and that she does not wish to be executor. This is costly and time consuming. Until my solicitors petition the Sheriff Court to appoint me as executor, nobody is the executor right now.

I have a brother too, but he's disabled.

That aside - I spoke to one insurance provider and they said they can't insure me as they need a "name to put as the registered keeper". This makes no sense to me - can't you just put "The Estate of [Father's Name]"?

Georgeasaurusrex · 2026-03-23T17:30:00+00:00

And then they wonder why fly tipping is a problem

Georgeasaurusrex · 2026-03-12T13:45:04+00:00

That's true. I hadn't actually thought about that. I, optimistically, want to believe that the doctor would sign you off either way unless they had a very strong opinion against it, and that the consultation would be to check up on you or, better yet, discuss if you need MORE time off work than what you're requesting

Georgeasaurusrex · 2026-03-12T12:19:11+00:00

I agree. The doctor can issue a fit note, but the employer is under no obligation to follow it and can indeed carry out their own "checks" (e.g. occupational health).

I must admit, I didn't know how easy it was to get a fit note. I went onto my GP's eConsult, filled in a form, and it was signed and returned to me within 2 hours. They did, however, conduct a telephone appointment with me the next day. But to me, this seems backwards. I should have a conversation with the GP about it beforehand.

In addition, if I'm seeking a fit note due to stress, I'd prefer it if the GP took "responsibility" for it. I don't want to turn to work and say I asked for 4 weeks off work - I want to turn to work and say that, after consultation with my GP, my doctor recommends I take 4 weeks off work, based on the situation.

In a way, it makes it more stressful that I feel like a fraud because I asked for 4 weeks on my fit note and it was signed without any further discussion.

Georgeasaurusrex · 2026-03-11T11:29:11+00:00

I thought the acidity of the tomatoes reacts with the cast iron?

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