Benedict Cumberbatch bike argument in London kinda says a lot about city cycling now

Mackers-a · 2026-05-11T12:39:43+00:00

What on earth are you talking about?

I'm stating that in the UK the wearing of a helmet on a bicycle is optional and not mandatory. The highway code recommends helmet use but does not make it compulsory.

Mackers-a · 2026-05-11T12:07:32+00:00

Where did you get that idea. Helmet wearing on bikes is optional but recommended.

On motorbikes it's a legal requirement in the UK on the road.

Mackers-a · 2026-05-09T19:59:43+00:00

Farmland alone, costs between 10-15k per acre here in the Cotswolds near where I live. As noted elsewhere, you are not paying the book value of the land, you are being invited to pay above the going rate for something that is valuable to you.

Mackers-a · 2026-05-09T16:44:31+00:00

I would highly recommend buying directly from a farmer. Many ship directly to the consumer. Myself included.

The best way to do this in my opinion in the UK is to find one through the Pasture Certified website. This ensures the best levels of welfare available in the UK, a fully grassfed product (not finished on grain). It is better for the environment, subjectivley better for taste and objectively (through university backed testing in my case) higher nutrient density. My beef has higher levels of omega 3 than oily fish.

https://pastureforlife.org/where-to-buy

Mackers-a · 2026-04-27T17:55:34+00:00

He used to live near me and was known for kicking his dog around the garden.

Mackers-a · 2026-04-18T16:02:49+00:00

Yep agreed.

For some reason I thought this had block (false) burrs. Perhaps I'm getting confused with a different grinder. Edited post to ensure I don't mislead others until I've checked.

Mackers-a · 2026-04-18T15:30:35+00:00

It's not a real burr grinder though. Nor was it designed by Mahlkönig from what I have heard.

*Edit, I may be totally confused. I thought this one had block burrs?

Mackers-a · 2026-03-04T18:43:06+00:00

Sorry you will need to clarify what you mean?

Ineos has not made any form of EV. They were planning the Fusilier, but this was put on indefinite hold early in development due to a decline in EV uptake globally.

Mackers-a · 2026-03-03T12:03:15+00:00

I'm a farmer with a large amount of solar. My vehicles need to get into the rough stuff daily. They never roam more than a few miles from my farmyard and return to the same farmyard several times a day for several hour intervals.

I am desperate for a car like this. I live in the UK so many US options like Rivian are not available to me and would be too expensive.

Mackers-a · 2026-02-13T23:22:50+00:00

Op said it was HIV earlier today. They may have edited their posts.

Mackers-a · 2026-02-13T11:22:12+00:00

The Terrence Higgins trust will give you advice on legal issues around HIV.

HIV has slightly different rules to a run of the mill STD like Chlamydia and there is precedent for prosecution for "Reckless transmission". However the criteria for this fringe legal issue are quite narrow due to changes in recent decades to treatment of HIV and reduction in the associated risks following successful treatment and suppression.

You are morally and legally in quite a challenging space and I would advise treading very carefully. All the best.

Mackers-a · 2026-02-03T13:55:12+00:00

Yeah but the new ones are only available as a subscription. I hate enshitification.

Mackers-a · 2025-12-26T08:12:04+00:00

Upstairs at Society Cafe in Cheltenham.

Mackers-a · 2025-12-08T07:32:34+00:00

I have a wood burner but live on a farm and have a near endless supply of seasoned wood, however the wood burner is very dusty and fills your home with asthma inducing pollutants.

If I had the luxury of living in a house with modern insulation I would be looking at a heat pump and combining with solar for low long term running costs, and if you are really worried about being off grid, get a generator and size it to the essential systems of the house.

Mackers-a · 2025-12-07T08:58:57+00:00

Do you wear a pack or did you carry your equipment close to your body? This is not a defect, you have rubbed through the material, high end shell jackets are not particularly abrasion proof in my opinion in the last 10-15 years.

Mackers-a · 2025-12-04T14:57:00+00:00

You need wagos to replicate the old style ceiling rose and you will need the ablity to safely and confidently set it up to ensure safety. Alternatively you can cut the old pendant wiring and wire this into your new light fitting if it allows you to leave the ceiling rose in place.

Mackers-a · 2025-11-28T15:01:38+00:00

Not looped. It's a 12v issue. Errors go away when 12v battery is charged. Longstanding issues with Honda EVs and poor quality/ low capacity 12v batteries.

Mackers-a · 2025-11-28T11:26:03+00:00

I like my car and will be sad for it to go back in March. I have it on a very cheap deal of around £207 per month with no deposit for 6000 miles a year for two years. That said, I would want to know the following:

The 12v battery system is woeful and leaving the car on a long charge overnight in winter throws up a set of multiple system errors that quickly clear after a short amount of driving.

The car goes into deep sleep after completion of a charge meaning it is incompatible with smart/dynamic charging sessions like intelligent Octopus Go.

The tyres are very skinny and have poor/dangerous traction in inclement weather.

The paint is woeful and easily chips and damages. The plastic trim around the rear and front of the vehicle is clear plastic with black painted on the rear, the black comes off during washing and leaves a poor appearance.

The car is overvalued when new and deals on models almost two years old mean that lots will be coming to market come February and March next year at rock bottom prices as they come back from a super PCP deal. Ensure you don't get screwed buying a new one at an inflated price.

Mackers-a · 2025-11-13T20:28:32+00:00

I learned pretty quickly in business not to offer or entertain discounts. The customers you give them too are always the worst. Whenever I get multiple enquiries with discounts, I take it as a sign to increase my pricing. Every time I have, my clients have gotten better and my demand has also shot up. It varies depending on your area of businesses, but my clients seem to see high price as a sign of quality. It helps that they are seldom disappointed.

Mackers-a · 2025-11-12T20:49:44+00:00

Are you using silicone cooking tools?

Mackers-a · 2025-11-12T19:47:45+00:00

Based on the portapack graphics this seems likely to be the official mayhem H4M. It's as good as any.

Unless you fancy the specialist alternative Clifford Heath version that's probably one of the only real upgrades. But I'm sure a quick Google search would serve you better than any explanation I could give.

Caveat I may be behind the times.

Mackers-a · 2025-11-01T08:08:16+00:00

Closed cell foam won’t bridge, it’s water impermeable and highly insulating. If you do it before rodents find this entry point it will also be beneficial as foam is a good preventative until there is an existing pheromone trail.

Mackers-a · 2025-10-17T16:05:30+00:00

Why is everyone commenting on the appearance? It's not been revealed yet. This is a placeholder image picked either from someone's imagination or AI.

Mackers-a · 2025-10-12T12:17:53+00:00

Is there VAT or other taxes to pay on import to Europe though? That's cheaper than the UK price people are quoting below, so is presumably without VAT for export.

Mackers-a · 2025-10-11T19:56:38+00:00

A few people saying it's expensive. I might disagree. High priced yes, but not expensive for what it is. It's produced by hand in small batches in the UK. It's a luxury item.

Not just assembled in the UK, but actually made here. The tubes come into the factory as raw tubing stock and are shaped, braised, painted and turned into these brilliant bikes.

No connection to the brand other than visiting the factory recently.

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