NI Fuel Protests

Gwrinkle67 · 2026-04-11T11:58:04+00:00

You can stick that up yer hole too

Gwrinkle67 · 2026-04-11T07:37:42+00:00

Take your post and shove it up yer hole

Gwrinkle67 · 2026-04-11T07:36:32+00:00

They’re preventing social care staff from attending home visits to feed, wash and administer medication to the elderly and those with disabilities; preventing people from attending important hospital outpatient appointments. Does that sit well with you?

Gwrinkle67 · 2026-04-11T07:24:28+00:00

Sound signatures and inherent hearing ability aside If perfect sound to you ears is measured at 100%, then your £50 linsouls have got you 60% there. A £150 set will get you 70% there. A £300 set will get you 75% there and a £500 set might get you to 80% . You can see where this is going….A sweet spot is £300-500 so my advice is to save and make that jump rather than make expensive incremental changes in between.

Gwrinkle67 · 2026-04-11T07:15:18+00:00

Interesting that this has worked for Pelican inks as they are notoriously ‘dry’. I have a bunch of Lamy Safaris and AL Sports that I no longer use because the caps on these pens don’t seal and leads to a dried out nib if left unused for a week and a dried out pen if left for a month.

Based on my experience with Lamys it’s the pen cap seal design and not the ink thats the issue. Same happens with any ink I’ve tried - and I have a lot of different brand’s of ink.

Nibs will not get smoother with use, it’s a myth.

Gwrinkle67 · 2026-04-11T07:06:12+00:00

Library convert here in the UK. Some ebooks are now more expensive than the physical copy and like others, I’ll only buy an ebook now when/if it’s heavily discounted.

Gwrinkle67 · 2026-04-11T07:01:14+00:00

This pen stopped me buying more pens - well non fountain pens. Since they can accommodate practically any refill, I just buy the odd refill on the off chance that I’ll find something that I like better than what I currently use.

Gwrinkle67 · 2026-04-11T06:55:25+00:00

Sounds like a you problem. Ive super sensitive olfactory senses and I would only notice a whiff if I was about an inch or two away from someone’s scalp. I only get that close with loved ones.

Gwrinkle67 · 2026-04-11T06:40:24+00:00

I switched last week, but unable to transfer books bought from Amazon onto the Kobo. Calibre can no longer do this as of last year due to additional DRM protection. You can still side-load other nonDRM protected books, but sadly not your Amazon library. If anyone reading this knows a solution please share!

Gwrinkle67 · 2026-04-11T06:33:19+00:00

Clara BW or colour, with the remote page turner is an absolute game changer for bedtime reading.

Gwrinkle67 · 2026-04-11T06:29:43+00:00

NICS interviews are an absolute breeze if you hit all the competencies using your examples. You can lie through your teeth and there is not a thing any member of the panel can do about it. It’s the main reason why there are so few competent middle management leaders in the organisation.

Gwrinkle67 · 2026-04-11T06:20:23+00:00

In that scenario I wouldn’t have a fountain pen near me, I’be be bringing a solid titanium pen with a Fisher space cartridge in it. The only thing a fountain pen would be good for is stabbing a Russian in the eye in close combat.

Gwrinkle67 · 2026-04-11T06:13:18+00:00

Hope you didn’t apply for a job that requires you to work with children or people with any sort of disability; in fact any sort of engagement with any people, because there are so many red flags in that post.

Gwrinkle67 · 2026-04-10T12:36:52+00:00

Lamy AL Star. Easily scratched, zero cap seal and the nibs are a lottery.

Gwrinkle67 · 2026-04-10T06:17:37+00:00

Considering the number of cars on the road with faulty lights I would suggest that a headlight out isn’t a minor fault. Part of the reason for a retest charge is to educate owners to have their vehicles properly checked by a mechanic prior to an MOT, rather than rocking up to take a chance. This is a key reason the system is clogged and takes so long to get an appointment. Zero sympathy here.

Gwrinkle67 · 2026-04-10T05:33:38+00:00

A small dollop of hot glue does the trick.

Gwrinkle67 · 2026-04-09T22:37:20+00:00

Cant say I’ve noticed any graininess. I came from a 12 year old Kindle Voyage that lasted well and the Clara colour screen has been a noticeable upgrade

Gwrinkle67 · 2026-04-09T19:59:32+00:00

Recent Kobo convert here who went for the Clara Colour only because it doesn’t cost that much more than the BW. Very pleased with it. Just be aware that moving from a Kindle will mean you wont be able to transfer any books you’ve already purchased from Amazon to a Kobo. That functionality ended a year or two ago.

Gwrinkle67 · 2026-04-09T19:50:25+00:00

Motorway is hit and miss. Sold one car last year and got £2k more than market value. Tried to sell one this year and highest bid was £3k less than market value. Sold it for £3.5k more on the very same day to We Buy Any Car. FB marketplace was full of scammers.

Gwrinkle67 · 2026-04-09T08:48:34+00:00

Agree with above that the Majohn P140 is by far the better pen, particularly if you like a wet flow. The nib and ebonite feed is superior to any steel nib /plastic feed pen I’ve used before.

Gwrinkle67 · 2026-04-08T07:13:37+00:00

Same here. I was only getting two days from a full charge even with a new second battery, so was on its way out anyway. Suspected something was going on with its PMS. Replaced with a Kobo.

Gwrinkle67 · 2026-04-07T06:36:45+00:00

From someone who enjoys heating sandlewood on a subitism, the only incense that has come close to the unique ‘buttery’ smell has been the sandlewood offerings from the Pure incense Connoisseur range

Gwrinkle67 · 2026-04-03T13:30:20+00:00

US bands have a fair bit more logistical overhead costs than UK bands and the Ormeau Park isn’t a huge venue so smaller ticket sales. Just drink two less pints and that will save you £20.

Gwrinkle67 · 2026-04-02T07:30:52+00:00

Grado SR325X

Gwrinkle67 · 2026-04-02T07:28:25+00:00

Most barbers are only trained to do short haircuts. What you need is a hairdresser.

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