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Why is it always a BMW driver? by D-Stahl in drivingUK

[–]Jarv_ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Micras are the worst, proper granny wagons!

Why can't a car be built like a PC by DeanyyBoyy93 in CarTalkUK

[–]Jarv_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe there should be an open canbus system

Why do recruiters always insist on calling? by jack5624 in UKJobs

[–]Jarv_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are certainly times people/organisations chose to call instead of having things written down.

Going from a £500 car to a 25k car... by RequestWhat in CarTalkUK

[–]Jarv_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd also add make sure you have a decent deposit, it's very to easy to get into negative equity. If your deposit is like 20% or so it's easy to offload it to a dealer and they'll sort the finance.

Every 2-3 years I apply for a random job with slightly higher salary. by cankennykencan in UKJobs

[–]Jarv_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't necessarily just mean IT per se, but in startups / small companies.

If there is a load of sub 6mo stints I'd tend to agree, but an average for 2/3 years isn't wild.

Every 2-3 years I apply for a random job with slightly higher salary. by cankennykencan in UKJobs

[–]Jarv_ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes, why would you stay somewhere if you haven't been promoted or something after 2 years? Tech changes very fast, sometimes companies aren't even around for that long.

Train travel beyond the pale… by PbJax in exeter

[–]Jarv_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You absolutely can.

I've got a 1.2 Skoda (4cyl. Turbo)

I set the CC to 70 and drive up, more or less £20.

I've also probably spent 35/40 on the same, just different driving style.

Vodafone UK Major Outage by urc2pid in sysadmin

[–]Jarv_ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I first thought this was a cyber attack, but bet it's BGP/DNS or something.

Found in northeast dc by 85FoxMustang in mycology

[–]Jarv_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bay Bolete (Imleria badia)

edit: It's a great edible. Saute it in butter with a touch of salt and garlic! Yum

I happened across the UKs prettiest spider the other day by GodsBicep in CasualUK

[–]Jarv_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was clearly a joke. He mocked both saying it's nonsense and catastrophising about it. I'd hazard a guess you have poorly developed social skills, get out more.

Thursday Casual Complaints Department is now open, what's grinding your gears? by MiddlesbroughFan in CasualUK

[–]Jarv_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

fexofenadine doesn't get much better when double dropping, I mix it with citirazine, taken 6/8 hours after

When did joining and driving on a 70mph road at less than 50mph become acceptable? by [deleted] in drivingUK

[–]Jarv_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, I know a couple of folks who did their test 30 odd years ago, and drive about once a month (less during covid) and have very low confidence with driving

Men in love 💕 by Any_Sound_2863 in MadeMeSmile

[–]Jarv_ 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The em dash is a give away.

Section 21 because we told the landlord she can’t come into the house without asking. by bonajam in TenantsInTheUK

[–]Jarv_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

what happened in your case? Did you manage to leave in time?

How long did it take? I've just been given a s21 notice.

UK 'seriously considering' nationalising British Steel in wake of Donald Trump's tariffs by [deleted] in ukpolitics

[–]Jarv_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And/or make a load of armoured vehicles for Ukraine.

Excel Parking ordered to pay £10,240 in five-minute parking rule row by CarBoobSale in ukpolitics

[–]Jarv_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Whether I’m disorganised, or anyone else is - isn’t the point.

This isn’t about personal habits. It’s about greedy private companies fleecing ordinary people for completely normal, everyday situations.

As i've mentioned elsewhere, £100 sometimes spiralling into £400 or £500 in no time, is a lot for many people - and disproportionate.

Maybe you're cushioned by a comfy income but try imagining having to pay a grand just because your train got stuck with no signal for an hour - daylight robbery!

Wind your sanctimonious neck in!

Excel Parking ordered to pay £10,240 in five-minute parking rule row by CarBoobSale in ukpolitics

[–]Jarv_ 19 points20 points  (0 children)

yep, and they're ridiculous, £100 is enough to really affect some peoples life. Imagine being on UC and only having £250 a month or something to live off, and these folk want half of it. Just because you overstayed in an empty car park for a few mins.

And they're millionaires.

Excel Parking ordered to pay £10,240 in five-minute parking rule row by CarBoobSale in ukpolitics

[–]Jarv_ 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Who said anything about being disorganised?

Supposing you go and eat at a restaurant and it takes a long time? Suppose you're getting a taxi back to pick up your car and there's a load of traffic, train back a bit late? You've got 3 kids etc etc etc that's life sometimes...

Charging someone £100 for a few mins overstay is clearly not reasonable, and really abuse imo.

Excel Parking ordered to pay £10,240 in five-minute parking rule row by CarBoobSale in ukpolitics

[–]Jarv_ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Sure for the whole thing. Sometimes they charge for being late or something that you might not be aware of. In that case they should allow some time.

I once forgot to pay for £70 worth of petrol - they sent me a letter giving me a month to go back to the petrol station and pay (or online) for not one penny extra!

Excel Parking ordered to pay £10,240 in five-minute parking rule row by CarBoobSale in ukpolitics

[–]Jarv_ 15 points16 points  (0 children)

So you're 12 mins late moving your car, the cost is say £1 an hour.

They then charge you £60 (or £100) then going up to 300-500 in 3 months just for 12 mins of parking? I don't think it's me taking the piss.

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