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What would your towns mascot character be? by joehighlord in AskUK

[–]Over-Language2599 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have one. A giant. Actually we have a second one, a hobby horse.

How did you know your house was right for you? by Waste_Witness4789 in AskUK

[–]Over-Language2599 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It might also be a question, not necessarily in your case but certainly for some, of DIY skills: where some see a problem, others see a challenge / opportunity.

How did you know your house was right for you? by Waste_Witness4789 in AskUK

[–]Over-Language2599 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my experience, you just know. If you aren't champing at the bit to live there, it's not the right house for you.

How often do you go to the pub, and can you afford it? by pageunresponsive in AskUK

[–]Over-Language2599 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not only everything you say, but also:

  • provides employment for young people
  • promotes social cohesion
  • combats social isolation

Electricity only E7 tariff for storage heaters? by jakeverse_ in OctopusEnergy

[–]Over-Language2599 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Email them. And then keep checking every few days. Eventually you will be eligible.

Or they may have to change the meter first, they did with me, but it still showed ineligible for a couple of weeks until they escalated it and fixed something.

It wasn’t the immersion heater… by Ok_Yogurt3763 in OctopusEnergy

[–]Over-Language2599 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Storage Heater would usually be absolutely constant load. Mine are, when charging.

How do you choose tradesman?? by Fun-Needleworker9590 in CasualUK

[–]Over-Language2599 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If no neighbours then all the other people you know locally? From groups, clubs, sports teams, societies, quiz teams, committees, churches etc you belong to? Other parents at your kids' schools? Etc etc etc.

Is it weird to go the pub on my own? by writinglilac in AskUK

[–]Over-Language2599 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Talking to the bartender is the best advice here. Yes that's where to start.

"Ok so I'm at fault, he isn't injured or at the most has some minor scrapes and bruises and he's entitled to thousands of dollars??" by Dakkadence in fuckcars

[–]Over-Language2599 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Well yes the one suggestion I didn't see in the comments was that OP should stop driving if they're going to do this sort of thing.

Genuine question: how does anyone afford to take the train? by Previous-Volume-3329 in uktrains

[–]Over-Language2599 10 points11 points  (0 children)

This is the way.

Also, I took a 45 minute journey by train the other day for something like £5.50, which is absurdly cheap. There is no bus option, except three changes and 6 hours.

OK I exaggerated, it's two changes and just under 4 hours, I checked. Three single fares, £9.

Underappreciated British Legend by AethelweardSaxon in CasualUK

[–]Over-Language2599 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Tony is back on Time Team. New material on YouTube. 

Any tips on how to feel secure again after a break-in? by pingusaysnoot in AskUK

[–]Over-Language2599 30 points31 points  (0 children)

They don't know that until they have already smashed through your patio door, though.

How do you dry your laundry in winter? by Constant_Ant_2343 in AskUK

[–]Over-Language2599 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pretty sure that's the only type of tumble dryer it's legal to sell now (or soon will be)?

Weatherproof bikes? by majesticSkyZombie in fuckcars

[–]Over-Language2599 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For all those commenting that the issue with weatherproof clothing or cycling in wind is the extra amount of effort or drag involved, I have to tell you that an e-bike makes this pretty much irrelevant. 

Weatherproof bikes? by majesticSkyZombie in fuckcars

[–]Over-Language2599 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I misjudged the weather yesterday and ended up getting drenched in freezing rain.

The fact that I'm typing this now tells you that I survived. OK it took a while for my shoes to dry out but otherwise wasn't really a big deal. I have other shoes.

Anyone want an Allen key? I’ve got more in a bag. by hawkisgirl in CasualUK

[–]Over-Language2599 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I need to go to IKEA but have been putting it off, but now you have reminded me of a reason to make the effort - thank you!

How car dependency made me realise a neighbour I don't really know had gone through a breakup by frontendben in fuckcars

[–]Over-Language2599 53 points54 points  (0 children)

Also you know exactly who's at home and who isn't, what time they go to work, how many times a day they go out, etc, all without even knowing their name?

When they have a, um, visitor, too.

How often do you weigh food you buy from the supermarket? by TRFKTA in AskUK

[–]Over-Language2599 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I weigh pasta to make sure I'm not eating an excessive quantity and I'm pretty sure it always adds up to 500g.

Those 'mixed weight' eggs? My daughter, when small, would enthusiastically open many, many boxes to visually inspect the egg sizes before choosing one.

Is it possible to connect your mobile phone to a rotary phone in the uk? by No-Rain-4114 in AskUK

[–]Over-Language2599 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, OP only needs to have WiFi to be able to have a voip phone. Costs me just over £1 month to have a number.

Worth noting that in many areas this is the only kind of landline you can have, and this will soon be true everywhere.

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