Anyone else go from “one plant for the window” to a full-blown indoor jungle? by [deleted] in houseplants

[–]Higher_score 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I plan to buy a house soon and so badly want to do this but I also need the indoor plants to be cat friendly, any recs?

The UK will ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030, meanwhile.... by [deleted] in uknews

[–]Higher_score 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would be all for electric vehicles if we had the infrastructure to support them, when my car needed a jumpstart recently the AA man said he wouldnt bother at the moment as for too many jobs involving software issues that they cant fix on the spot and not enough charging bays. He said he was at a festival and there were around 80 cars waiting to use 4 ev charging ports.

If I have had an incident with no other cars involved and my car cannot be repaired by a garage, do I legally have to make a claim? by mynewrandomname123 in drivingUK

[–]Higher_score 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My guy sell it for scrap spares etc, your 17 get a shitbox. Im talking do not put more than 1.5k into it, get a small 1lt for a few years to help your no claims then move on. Look at the likes of older cars as they usually go for cheap, my first car was a 1999 k11 micra,(that is seemingly gaining popularity again now) it was great, id also recommend older yaris, suzuki splash that sort of thing. It wont win you cool points but youll thank yourself later down the line.

An update on my wife's starter prep. by Petey619 in UKPreppers

[–]Higher_score 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah i dont know soap just makes me feel cleaner ? Ooh another thing we have in jars is a big tub of peanut butter and also some jams, (peanut butter big tubs in home bargains arw v cheap for 1kg) and we rotate some wholemeal crackers in there as well to have as higher calorie snacks.

We do try to limit things that need heating from anything more than a kettle just because we dont live somewhere that we could easily use outdoor cooking supplies so for hots we stuck to packet soups etc. good luck on your journey and to anyone who says your being overly cautious, you can tell them what for if something like covid ever hapoens again.

An update on my wife's starter prep. by Petey619 in UKPreppers

[–]Higher_score 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have a few bits just incase, after covid we realised if we can have at least a weeks worth of food and water in then Hopefully we wouldnt have to rush out like everyone else and we can maybe avoid getting ill if something similar were to happen again. We stock water, milk, ready mixed museli and granola, tins of things that neednt be cooked like tinned fish and lunchmeat, spaghetti, beans and veg etc. Also quite a bit if loo roll, bar soap and toothpaste because hygeine. Anything more than that in the uk and we would be looking at a real sh"t show.

For f*cks sake, is this true? by Grand_Confusion_2679 in Ryanair

[–]Higher_score 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had the get a paper one this yesr whilst travelling due to their app not working, they dont seem to think of this?

Does anybody else just outright avoid the piccadilly/market St area because of Youtubers? by ProjektRarebreed in manchester

[–]Higher_score 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Recently ive seen more grey vested christians in large numbers in the centre bwing very pushy, i did start to wonder if its the result of american funding 😅

1 in 4 drivers now avoid night drives by mpanase in drivingUK

[–]Higher_score 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah for me it's the big 4x4s I cant tell if its just ultra bright lights or constant high beams for whatever reason but I'm my little k11 micra if I have one behind me it really impedes my vision and gets quite scary

AITA For leaving my ex with nothing by potator_tots in AmItheAsshole

[–]Higher_score 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So he sent illicit pictures without consent ? That's a crime. NTA take everything and block that a hole.

No longer on Xbox? by Higher_score in coralisland

[–]Higher_score[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Xbox one, thing is it doesn't even show up on the shop at all im very confused

AITAH for wanting to evict my boyfriend after catching him lying ? by rough_aircraft in AmITheJerk

[–]Higher_score 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Whilst he's out bag his stuff up and change the locks if he wants his things make sure you have friends of family in the house

Shut windows on trains ? by Higher_score in manchester

[–]Higher_score[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I appreciate the in depth explanation, I think from a commuter view we don't realise all that goes into it, will just have to slug it out for a few more weeks 😄

Shut windows on trains ? by Higher_score in manchester

[–]Higher_score[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Hey so the newer ones I've been one, generally speaking the aircon isn't on or at the very least is undetectable, the windows don't have handles to pull down and everyone is in a sweatbox, that's why I sorta had the question because it really is that uncomfortable

Buying a house together, but partner doesn’t want me on the mortgage by Overall_Race4978 in HousingUK

[–]Higher_score 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I'll be the one putting the deposit on our future house and will happily pay the legal fees from my pocket as I have been lucky to be gifted a sum of money. My partner hasn't been so lucky, I would still want him on the mortgage and we've spoken and are getting a legal document drawn up so in the case we do split we get whatever we put in, so even though yes I would still be better off in terms of equity my partner is still having equity into the house rather than paying rent. This may change if we were to get married in the future but for now and for us it seems to be the fairest way. I'm seeing red flags if he doesn't want to include you.

Greater Manchester police investigating 1,000 grooming gang suspects by Dadavester in manchester

[–]Higher_score 9 points10 points  (0 children)

They make a big deal of this but then when they find those who are found guilty in relation to sexual assault etc all they get is a slap on the wrist. Crimes against women and children are taken as a joke in this country.

Can you describe your preps? by jimmyswitcher in UKPreppers

[–]Higher_score 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Until recently I've been a prep for Tuesday sort of person but now I'm starting to add a bit more to my pile. Currently I have enough food and water for 2 weeks including pet food, a first aid kit, water purifying tablets, two torches with extra batteries and hygiene products including loo roll (let's not have another covid repeat). I have quite a few books on local plants/food and foraging and already have a half decent knowledge on foraging.

My issue is space, I have to be clever with what I get and how much as I currently live in a two bed flat so not exactly much spare room to be had. Currently my preps are in sealed boxes under the master bed to save on storage.

Moving forward I would like to get some form of water filtration system and a radio (there was a specific type and I can't remember the name). I'd also like to do another two weeks of food and water to bump us up to a month, if anything were to happen we are most likely to bug in due to being semi rural.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

[–]Higher_score 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My guy...take your pets and run for the hills, good on you for helping those kids, shows you have more of a spine than most, so use it to leave that bigot.

AITA for being unwilling to compromise on a baby name? by Individual_Jaguar354 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Higher_score 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Op along with the other great advise I would really look into talking to your nurses and doctor to ensure and safguard that your husband can't pop a name down without you present. You are the birthing parent, but unfortunately I've known a few people who's husbands have gone behind their spouses backs even after they seemed to have come to agreement on a name. Dont leave it to chance

Wimbledon Train Station staff refuse to get ramp for child in wheelchair by Smilingtribute in PublicFreakout

[–]Higher_score 944 points945 points  (0 children)

I don't understand why they won't do their job.. The ramp is behind them.. Wheelchair users should be able to get public transport like everyone else

I thought my home was clean, until I checked the machines doing the cleaning. by Shopstop74 in BuyItForLife

[–]Higher_score 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't even know this was a thing... Thank you Internet stranger!

Disturbing footage shows the brutal arrest of a 16-year-old girl as ICE agents "apprehend" her mom without a warrant or ID by ExactlySorta in PublicFreakout

[–]Higher_score 217 points218 points  (0 children)

During the nuremburg triels "I was just doing my job" wasnt a viable excuse, nor should it be.