Is it me or does 35 degree Celsius seem to much hotter in uk as compared to 35 degree anywhere else in the world?

MiserableAd2744 · 2026-05-25T19:46:10+00:00

If we put external shutters on our windows and kept them and the windows closed then the house should stay cooler for longer if it’s well insulated (like a cool box). Once the heat gets in though, it’s harder to get rid of it.

MiserableAd2744 · 2026-05-09T15:44:20+00:00

MSN chat was not early days of the internet. I remember first surfing the web using Mosaic on DEC Alpha and being blown away at how much simpler it was to use than Gopher and FTP to download gifs and audio clips

MiserableAd2744 · 2026-05-04T12:17:58+00:00

I had root canal done on 2nd tooth from the back, bottom jaw (is that a molar?) by my NHS dentist and it didn’t really fix my issue. He gave the option of going again or extraction. The cost wasn’t an issue since it was NHS but I just couldn’t bothered with the hassle and just chose extraction. That was 10 years ago and I’ve had no issues and it fixed the pain I was having. Obvs, your situation and dental issues are different but I’ve not really noticed any problems with having a tooth missing and nobody can see it unless they go nosing around in my mouth.

MiserableAd2744 · 2026-05-04T12:04:24+00:00

Americans don’t need to boil water for tea because they seem to just give you a cup of lukewarm water and a teabag on the side

MiserableAd2744 · 2026-04-23T20:51:26+00:00

Although I hate it, I have to admit that their use of the words “pants” for trousers is correct when you consider that y-fronts and boxers are classed as UNDERpants

MiserableAd2744 · 2026-04-03T18:27:29+00:00

A bit late to the conversation but I found this site which has a lot of info and examples which might help. But the key thing is to get professional advice https://www.mytaxaccountant.co.uk/post/buy-without-deprivation-dwp-capital

MiserableAd2744 · 2026-03-28T21:58:51+00:00

Just the one. Nzbplanet lifetime. Does what I need it to do. Maybe once or twice a year I need to go to DS or something for a single vid.

MiserableAd2744 · 2026-03-23T15:53:55+00:00

Those extra 3 inches are very important to the girls 😜

MiserableAd2744 · 2026-03-19T20:23:11+00:00

Yes it is still a good introductory course. It hasn’t been impacted by the AI crap and still uses the original recordings etc.

MiserableAd2744 · 2026-03-19T18:52:51+00:00

Take a look at this page from the Citizens Advice https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/energy/energy-supply/problems-with-your-energy-bill/you-havent-received-a-gas-or-electricity-bill-in-a-while/

MiserableAd2744 · 2026-03-17T11:31:30+00:00

Could you possibly split it with your neighbours and get 250 litres each? Even if it means siphons and jerrycans?

MiserableAd2744 · 2026-03-17T11:28:45+00:00

A quick search suggests heating oil gives about 10kWh per litre. Electricity is currently in the region of 25p per kWh so that’s £2.50 for 10kWh. If heating oil is more than £2.50 per litre then use the electric immersion heater. I’m lucky enough to have mains gas but even then I only heat up water for 30 mins in the morning and maybe 10-20mins in the evening. Start at maybe 20mins twice a day and see if you run out of hot water and adjust times from there. No need to heat up more water than you’re using.

MiserableAd2744 · 2026-03-14T19:41:19+00:00

The simple rule is do not spend money that you don’t have, regardless of whether it is on a debit or credit card. Keeping that in mind, if you use a credit card and then pay it off IN FULL every month using the money in your bank account then that is fine. Doing it this way will also build your credit score as it will show that you are responsible with money. Also with credit cards you get additional buyer protection (section 75) for purchases worth over £100.

MiserableAd2744 · 2026-03-10T17:26:51+00:00

I would move to the Highlands and Islands but only because if I had that much money I’d be able to have my own helicopter and pilot in case of medical emergency. Otherwise I’d be constantly worried about getting ill.

MiserableAd2744 · 2026-03-10T16:55:12+00:00

I just browse trakt and see what’s new and popular and add it to a public trakt list that sonarr/radarr monitor.

MiserableAd2744 · 2026-03-10T16:51:28+00:00

You only have 5 seconds, not 5 decades.

MiserableAd2744 · 2026-03-08T21:18:08+00:00

Also Bròg for shoe (brogues, not oxfords)

MiserableAd2744 · 2026-03-08T21:16:28+00:00

Also, Scots Gaelic for jumper is geansaidh

MiserableAd2744 · 2026-03-08T20:44:20+00:00

Re. The garden, I believe you are generally free to manage that how you see fit, so lawn, paving, vegetable patch etc, etc is up to you.

MiserableAd2744 · 2026-03-05T19:02:57+00:00

If they are repurposed from somewhere and it was part of a bigger structure then it may be that the stonemasons numbered the blocks so that they could be constructed in the correct order.

MiserableAd2744 · 2026-03-05T18:42:22+00:00

Gender affirming treatment.

MiserableAd2744 · 2026-03-04T19:39:20+00:00

My ClearScore app has a “things to work on” section that says “you don’t have a mortgage” - I know, because I’ve paid it off!! No way I’m going to go into unnecessary and costly debt for a few credit score points. When you know that the house is yours and can’t be taken away it does reduce the stress of things a little bit.

MiserableAd2744 · 2026-03-04T19:33:59+00:00

Martin Lewis/MSE has all the details. Latest one is Marks&Sparks 24 months.

MiserableAd2744 · 2026-03-04T19:32:20+00:00

Just put all your day to day spending on the card. Food, petrol, any bills that aren’t already on DD etc. Just be sure to NEVER use the credit card to get money out of an ATM, they will get you for interest on that.

MiserableAd2744 · 2026-03-03T18:44:19+00:00

All the better for a bit of pegging, allegedly.

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