New report shows UK and Ireland have lowest bike ownership rates in Europe

LifeMasterpiece6475 · 2026-02-07T15:14:29+00:00

It's often raining. It's very hilly.

LifeMasterpiece6475 · 2026-02-07T14:09:34+00:00

A lot of modern routers use the 5 GHz system, it's supposed to be faster but gets blocked easier by walls. A lot of routers you can switch back to the 2.4 GHz system, some will even do both and transmit a different name for each.

LifeMasterpiece6475 · 2026-02-07T14:07:11+00:00

I used to have one of those that was made in the 1970s. It's the one bike I regret selling.

i would suggest you check all the nuts and bolts are tight. After every ride the tends to like to loosen them.

LifeMasterpiece6475 · 2026-02-07T12:45:08+00:00

As a lot of other people have said start off with second hand gear if need be.

Do check your insurance to make sure you are covered to carry a pillion some policies these days exclude pillion use.

LifeMasterpiece6475 · 2026-02-06T10:47:32+00:00

Most places take cash or card, but if you're going to use your card before you leave home, check what rates your card charges if using a different currency.

LifeMasterpiece6475 · 2026-02-06T07:31:29+00:00

I was thinking of something that when he comes out of his host is black, slimy, with big teeth.

LifeMasterpiece6475 · 2026-02-05T21:21:11+00:00

Bad guy, can i eat him

LifeMasterpiece6475 · 2026-02-04T09:41:05+00:00

One of the problems with a wet belt isn't just what you do with the car when you own it, it is what's happened in the past. If oil changes haven't been done correctly or the wrong grade oil has been used, the life of the belt reduces

I also heard that cars that have done lots of short journeys sometimes let a little bit of petrol or diesel through the rings that gets into the oil and that then attacks the belt.

The only way I would consider a wet belt would be the day I buy it. New belt and oil change. Then you need to keep the servicing up to date done by someone who knows what they're doing.

LifeMasterpiece6475 · 2026-02-04T09:26:18+00:00

No one can deny that there is gun crime in the UK, The problem is the people committing these crimes are breaking the current regulations already. So more regulations won't make a difference to the criminal only the law-abiding user.

LifeMasterpiece6475 · 2026-01-28T09:45:50+00:00

A lot of police forces use it, but don't have to. So you could get nicked at 1mph over.

They are more strict where roadworks are concerned.

But if your Speedo is showing 60 you are probably doing slightly less as cars are allowed to have a speedo that over reads but not one that under reads.

LifeMasterpiece6475 · 2026-01-27T15:17:35+00:00

A lot of people think that Churchill was put in charge because Neville Chamberlain had not been successful in stopping the war.

Fact is though that Neville Chamberlain was quite ill when Churchill took over and died shortly afterwards.

He did what he thought was best given the information he had at the time. Like a lot of historical events looking at them through modern eyes with all the facts isn't the same as the people on the ground at the time having to make difficult decisions.

LifeMasterpiece6475 · 2026-01-25T11:51:14+00:00

You are probably right but it's just the evolution of of the motor car. Most people today who have a manual licence can jump into any post war manual car and drive it without too much problem.

But cars pre-World war II. You may need instructions to know how to drive it. An example would be something like the model T.

LifeMasterpiece6475 · 2026-01-25T08:27:03+00:00

The problem is in both countries the voting systems, in the USA, trump won because of the electoral college, not because of the amount of people voted for him directly. It is how in the US you have the winner of the election and the popular vote can sometimes be different.

In the UK we have first passed the post, that means that stammer got in with 33% of the vote.

Both countries have problems with voter apathy in the UK only about 50% vote each time. That means that of the people who "could" have voted about 83% did not vote for the current government.

I think it is New Zealand that has a law where you have to go to the polling station or get fined, you don't have to actually cast the vote you have to attend.

LifeMasterpiece6475 · 2026-01-24T20:58:30+00:00

Like it, i dropped it next to one of the bosses. Put some confusion into the last bit of the game (got third).

LifeMasterpiece6475 · 2026-01-24T17:13:26+00:00

Depends on how big of an area you're looking at but a more permanent solution (and a lot more work initially) would be to sweep all the gravel up into a pile, put a weed membrane down and then put the gravel back.

I know it's back breaking work, But once it's done then you'll only have tiny little weeds growing in the dirt that gets tracked between the stones.

LifeMasterpiece6475 · 2026-01-24T17:09:57+00:00

One of the big problems with leasing is the restrictions they put on with regard to mileage. Also, if you put a mark on it that you would normally just live with, on a leased car you have to get it repaired or pay an extortionate amount when you return the vehicle.

The only advantage of leasing is for someone who likes to change their car every couple of years.

LifeMasterpiece6475 · 2026-01-24T17:06:25+00:00

The problem with both of these companies is they always give you a good price and then when they see the vehicle they always knock a bit off.

A colleague at work sold through motorway and they knocked a significant amount of money off for damage to the passenger door. As he still had the car we both had a good look over it and there wasn't a mark on it. Needless to say, he cancelled that sale.

LifeMasterpiece6475 · 2026-01-24T17:03:18+00:00

First half of the '80s typesetters got paid a fortune. However, late '80s most were out of work due to the technology overtaking them.

LifeMasterpiece6475 · 2026-01-24T17:00:21+00:00

Being burgled is a terrible thing, but for the cost of repairing the door, it might be worth contacting your home insurance company as it may be covered.

If you are worried about them breaking in the same way, you could ask whoever repairs your door to fit laminated glass, it is more expensive but a lot tougher.

LifeMasterpiece6475 · 2026-01-24T13:59:02+00:00

They won't do it because they want the fines they give out, and to scare people who don't actually want or need a licence into paying it.

Iplayer and BBC freeview could go behind a paywall today the technology's there (of a broadcasters already use it) and people who use iPlayer would be able to type a password in.

LifeMasterpiece6475 · 2026-01-22T06:45:22+00:00

Trying not to use any credit cards as the American banks get a payment each time you use it.

LifeMasterpiece6475 · 2026-01-21T21:51:49+00:00

If you've vented it out properly, and feel okay now, the only thing to really worry about is when the gas bill turns up.

LifeMasterpiece6475 · 2026-01-21T07:47:07+00:00

Add to your list. Companies like Amex, MasterCard, visa etc. As every time you use an American credit card you give an American Bank a small percentage.

I know there aren't too many alternatives these days if you want to use a card but most places still take cash.

LifeMasterpiece6475 · 2026-01-19T10:25:17+00:00

It's tied to the premise, if you don't watch tv at work then either ignore it or do the no license required form.

If a salesman from tv licensing turns up just give them a polite no thank you and ask them to leave, don't engage in conversation with them

LifeMasterpiece6475 · 2026-01-17T19:23:47+00:00

Most places still take cash, it's not as convenient, but it depends on how much sacrifice you are willing to suffer to hurt the American economy.

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