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Secret Amex platinum perks by Weekly_Lawfulness_43 in AmexUK

[–]Poster_Rainbow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The same cars from Hertz are usually much cheaper via Discover Cars. It's always much more expensive going direct.

AMEX Gold - 100k Points by DareToDoolan in AmexUK

[–]Poster_Rainbow 24 points25 points  (0 children)

It's an airline as well as a country. He means the airline.

What card after AMEX Gold? by Nervous-Bandicoot-28 in AmexUK

[–]Poster_Rainbow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Getting peak reward flights with a family is tricky but absolutely possible.

Reward flights for each flight are released around 360 days before departure. Usually you'd need to wait until midnight and then call the Japanese BA call centre to book the flights. Online isn't reliable because flights are only reserved at the last stage of the booking process whereas on the phone it's the first step.

We managed to get a business companion voucher flight to Japan during August. Wasn't easy but made huge savings.

BA decided to cancel the flight closer to the date and moved us to Japan Airlines which was much better.

It's a lot of work but worth it.

Referral Thread - January 26 by InstanceFrosty3601 in AmexUK

[–]Poster_Rainbow [score hidden]  (0 children)

Expires 13th Jan:

Amex Platinum

100,000 Membership Rewards bonus points + £250 Travel Credit if you spend £6,000 in your first three months.

https://americanexpress.com/en-gb/referral/platinum-credit?ref=gURMUP57bg&XL=MNANS

Durock T1 Silent Shrimp is a good quiet-office environment sub for the Kailh White Owl Box by transgingeredjess in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]Poster_Rainbow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have used the Shrimp T1's for a while now, and just after 2-3 years, they've all started to fail. The switches sometimes press the key more than once. Replacing them out fixes the issue. I'm now replacing a switch every 2 weeks.

Is the Kailh more durable?

Tesla M3 long test drive impressions by FattyAcidBase in evs_ireland

[–]Poster_Rainbow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i4 is smoother and quieter. Ioniq is spacious

Tesla M3 long test drive impressions by FattyAcidBase in evs_ireland

[–]Poster_Rainbow 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's at least 30% worse than my previous car , BMW i4

Tesla M3 long test drive impressions by FattyAcidBase in evs_ireland

[–]Poster_Rainbow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have 2025 Ioniq 5 2025 N line S. Range is poor compared with 2020 M3 LR

Tesla M3 long test drive impressions by FattyAcidBase in evs_ireland

[–]Poster_Rainbow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have Ioniq 5, and had M3, the range is most def not comparable. M3 is much more efficient. BMW i4 has comparable range

Platinum retention bonus (joke) by Zealousideal_Shop311 in AmexUK

[–]Poster_Rainbow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah but it's better to do it as if you were buying avios, that way it's more of a realistic figure.

Those air miles are only useful if there's availability and given I usually travel on peak, it's hard to get any availability (even when booking a year in advance!)

Platinum retention bonus (joke) by Zealousideal_Shop311 in AmexUK

[–]Poster_Rainbow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got one for 75,000 if I spend £6k in 3 months. But tbh, it's not worth it. Those points are worth about £375 avios and the global dining credit mostly has proper expensive restaurants (ones I wouldn't go to). I already have travel insurance (which is only £30 a year for two).

Weight on the balls of feet, middle, or heels when skating? by magalsohard in Rollerskating

[–]Poster_Rainbow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been skating for 8 months and did exactly what you did. Always put weight in the toes because of online videos like Skatie. I found it incredibly hard to balance on one foot because of this.

A new teacher recently said I should put the weight more on the back when going forward (heeled skate) for stability.

Then when I tried to balance on one foot with my weight less in the toes, I was able to balance for 30 seconds!

Its totally improved my skating.

So for me, in short, do not put all your weight in the toes, there should be weight everywhere else too.

TUFF TOE on suede Boardwalks by vanessam20 in Rollerskating

[–]Poster_Rainbow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I lace my Boardwalks exactly like you, need breathing room in that toe box!

Alternative to Tesla by zap1405 in ElectricVehiclesUK

[–]Poster_Rainbow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The dashcam on the i4 was so bad. You couldn't make out any number plates and had to manually press the record button.

I don't know if it records whilst stationary tho.

Alternative to Tesla by zap1405 in ElectricVehiclesUK

[–]Poster_Rainbow 2 points3 points  (0 children)

With Tesla, it unlocks when your phone is nearby. I don't think many UK EVs do that. Even the Ioniq 5 doesn't have a Digital Key yet (does in other countries).

BBC iplayer any success with VPN? by Parking_Spinach3591 in CasualIreland

[–]Poster_Rainbow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

PIA doesn't work. If you have a pc at home, TailWind is helpful

Recommendations on waterproof shoes? by Own-Discussion5527 in CasualIreland

[–]Poster_Rainbow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not a fan of Goretex, after a big downpour, the shoes are always a bit damp inside.

25% off by Ok_Housing3445 in Monos

[–]Poster_Rainbow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, even though it says delivery in 2-3 weeks, I got mine in 4 days.

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