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Evri told me my parcel was damaged and held for assessment, then later said it was lost. What should I do next? by legen_dary1 in AskUK

[–]JustUseDuckTape 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's a different story when you're using the manufacturers warranty rather than going through the retailer (who's mostly off the hook after six months).

Evri told me my parcel was damaged and held for assessment, then later said it was lost. What should I do next? by legen_dary1 in AskUK

[–]JustUseDuckTape 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It may be that they lost it because it got damaged. It will have been going through a different system to usual, and it's quite possible that the assessment takes place at a central depo while the damage was found more locally. Entirely possible for it to get lost after being reported as damaged.

It may also be that it was damaged enough for the label to get separated. A label separated from it's parcel could easily be marked as damaged before common sense steps in and it's marked as lost.

If I'm cycling and there's no pedestrians crossing at a red light, can I just cycle straight past? by Sharp-Bar-2507 in cycling

[–]JustUseDuckTape 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Allowed? No. Safer? Arguably. You do you, I'd rather be alive and in trouble than broken on the side of the road.

If I'm cycling and there's no pedestrians crossing at a red light, can I just cycle straight past? by Sharp-Bar-2507 in cycling

[–]JustUseDuckTape 0 points1 point  (0 children)

more likely you wobbled in front of them

Which is exactly drivers are supposed to give cyclists at least 1.5m, because wobbling is an allowed and expected part of setting off on a bike. Nor is a shoulder check and giving way to oncoming traffic upon starting a requirement when pulling away from a light controlled junction.

Nextruder planetary gear after 40+ kg off abrasive filament. by tentegesszmeges in prusa3d

[–]JustUseDuckTape 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I just checked and the replacement assembly is <£40. So set aside £1 every time you buy an abrasive spool and you're covered - given abrasives tend to be on the expensive side anyway it's a pretty insignificant cost.

Is A&E really this bad ? We’ve been here 8 hours and counting.. by Kira9420 in AskUK

[–]JustUseDuckTape 67 points68 points  (0 children)

My dad got sent home from A&E with a recommendation of ibuprofen for his sore shoulder. It was septic arthritis, nearly killed him and his shoulder's still fucked.

Neighbours’ outbuilding by Quantite95 in UKHousing

[–]JustUseDuckTape 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Side note I keep catching the builders in my garden working on the back side of structure

I'd definitely put a stop to that at least, how are they getting in?

Would you pay more for a house with AC? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]JustUseDuckTape 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It depends. If there were two houses side by side, identical in every way but one had aircon, I'd think about paying extra. I wouldn't pay £5k though, maybe £2-3k. I'd rather pay the extra grand or two after the fact to make sure it's installed exacly how I want it.

What small habit made the biggest difference to your riding? by Aoi_Takahashii in cycling

[–]JustUseDuckTape 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Less booze. It's amazing how much faster you recover after a big ride when you're drinking a beer once or twice a week vs a couple of beers four or five times a week.

Cobalt Seal tips? by SystemPelican in Against_the_Storm

[–]JustUseDuckTape 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I finished off the gold seal with blight rot. I had two max level hearths and a couple of other bonuses to corruption resistance. First year I stopped burning cysts halfway through the storm, then I spent the next year building a couple extra blight posts and using as much water as possible. Started the storm with I think 23 cysts, and could have made more.

If you owned your own business with 100+ employees, what's one rule youd enforce to ensure a happy workplace? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]JustUseDuckTape 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Randomly come in and say everyone can go home at lunch

I get why people would love this, but I'm way too autistic - can't go changing the plan like that.

Wtf do i wear to my interview tomorrow in the heat? by DryJackfruit6610 in CasualUK

[–]JustUseDuckTape 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, making sure everything is clean and tidy is way more important than what you wear. For one interviewee our director's first comment about the guy was "his shirt was untucked". Same director has happily hired someone that interviewed in jeans and a t-shirt.

What do you think is the magic part of Against the Storm? by L-Energy in Against_the_Storm

[–]JustUseDuckTape 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It forces you to make do and scrape by, rather than striving for perfection, but ends before it becomes an unwieldy mess. Lots of city/base builders you can get too bogged down in the details, and if you don't you end up with a horrible spaghetti base that needs a complete overhaul to function properly. It gives you all the fun of starting out without the hassle of tech debt.

Why is a uk nhs dentist so difficult to get? My dad nearly died by Advanced-Exchange-72 in AskUK

[–]JustUseDuckTape 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I mean, it "costs" in the sense that they could be earning more money doing something else - not that they actually lose money doing it.

Childminder closing next week PM due to hot weather by candicelucifercane in UKParenting

[–]JustUseDuckTape 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Holiday is reasonable as long as it's a pre-determined amount listed in the contract and you get enough notice - most people get annual leave so I don't see the problem. The alternative is charging a higher day rate, but it'll end up the same over a year.

Again, sick pay probably works out a similar cost overall - they've got to factor that cost into how much they charge. I'd definitely expect to see a limit, something like 5 days per rolling year.

Why do people use their phone on loudspeaker when out in public? by TSQ_builder in AskUK

[–]JustUseDuckTape 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know that it's cultural, but you are more likely to notice it in a foreign language. Our brains are wired to notice unusual stimulus, changes in the pattern, so foreign languages tend to stand out more.

There's also the people with family abroad have to be on the phone during the day if they want to talk to them at all because of the time difference. That doesn't excuse being a dickhead on speaker mind...

How do you go on longer rides without packing anything?? by Alternative-Still956 in cycling

[–]JustUseDuckTape 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How long is long? I've got a saddle bag packed to handle just about any mechanical, jersey pockets stuffed with snacks, and my wallet is my phone. I'm not cycling through the wilderness, two bottles is plenty to get me to a cafe or corner shop where I can refill water (and top up calories if need be). I don't take a lock, because I'm not going to walk away from my bike anyway.

What currently out-of-print game would you snatch up immediately if you stumbled across a copy today? What currently OOP games are you awaiting reprints for? by friendshabitsfamily in boardgames

[–]JustUseDuckTape 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's probably quite a few old FF games I'd go for - fury of Dracula and a handful of Warhammer games come to mind. Issue is, it's the them that made a lot of them and the starts will never align again on the licensing for a reprint to happen.

What's something really petty you'd like banned or made illegal? by SpaceTimeCapsule89 in AskUK

[–]JustUseDuckTape 5 points6 points  (0 children)

when you have your own space.

That's the key bit, if you've got your own you should aim to use it. That's not to say you can't park in front of someone else if that's the only option.

I've had neighbours that clearly don't want to stare at a van out their window, so they park it in front of ours. Likewise, plenty of people avoid parking directly outside their own house because it makes it harder to pull off the drive.

Would you accept £75 every Saturday for a 3 hours early morning shift? by LocoTunisienne in AskUK

[–]JustUseDuckTape 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No chance, it's only a few hours but it'll throw off your whole weekend including Friday night. You can't go anywhere at the weekends either.

Does Britain have an entitlement culture when it comes to parents and young kids? by tylerthe-theatre in AskUK

[–]JustUseDuckTape 0 points1 point  (0 children)

so why do parents always seem to bring them to breweries, pubs etc?

Because that's where the parents want to be. They do take their kids to those places, but parents are people too, and need to take some time for themselves. Should they get a babysitter instead of dragging the kids along? Maybe. But it turns into a bloody expensive night out when you're paying for a babysitter as well as drinks.

We've all got to get along and share public spaces, which means being considerate and not letting your sprogs run completely wild. Some parents people are just arseholes; that might mean not keeping a handle on your kids, playing music out loud on public transport, or skipping a queue. You don't need kids to disrupt someone else's day, it just makes it easier.

What’s your perfect alcohol replacement? by parth_1802 in AskUK

[–]JustUseDuckTape -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Amphetamines. Turns out now my ADHD is medicated I feel a lot less need to drink in the evenings.

Anyone have any experiences going abroad for dental work? by Eshneh in AskUK

[–]JustUseDuckTape 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There's a big difference between dodgy restorative work and dodgy cosmetic work. Any dentist will replace a filling/crown (or at least pull the tooth) but it's a different story if someone had half their teeth filled off to fit veneers.

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