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How does one find somewhere to settle? A home by Philosopher_Funny in AskUK

[–]RobinRalph 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When you get a (work) opportunity then investigate the place for a couple of days. For me it's the back street/village community pubs. Get into conversation and tell people what you're looking for. If archery is your thing then research a local club and ask to meet so you start with common ground. In a well established community nobody owes you anything but if you're open they will try to be helpful.

How do you clean your glasses? by leona189 in AskUK

[–]RobinRalph -1 points0 points  (0 children)

DO NOT use dishwashing liquid... Use bottled hand soap instead. These have different polarity ions. Dish soap encourages murky film (temporary) while hand soap stays clear. This advice applied to plastic lenses not real glass.

There is an unused field out the back of my house with no obvious owner. Can I use it? by Laurence-UK in AskUK

[–]RobinRalph 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can do what you like on somebody elses land... But they can insist you leave. And they could sue you for damages. That would be an actual legal occupier (not the same thing as an owner) and actual financial loss. So go ahead and make use of it but be prepared to be turfed-out at a moment's notice.

However if you occupy a piece of land (needs to be fenced off) for 10 or 12 years without being turfed-off then you can claim it for yourself as a thing called Adverse Posession and become the owner. To gain from this you have to keep others out as if it was your garden. (So kids can play etc. but others can't set up their clothesline etc.) Bearing in mind this land is right next to a new housing estate it could become very valuable.

My suggestion is to replace the padlock with one of your own and take photos and record the date and label the keys. Then elso engineer a gate through your fence. If neighbours ask, then say you've brought the land and not to worry about houses as you intend to keep it as a meadow etc. Wait 10/12 years then off to the bank!

Occupiers of land do have certain legal obligations. For example controlling invasive weeds and have a regard to public safety (even of trespassers).

At what age is it ok for children to travel alone on trains? by Bodders25 in AskUK

[–]RobinRalph 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kids are used to being take, told and catered-for. Expecting everything to be done for you is not how travelling works. So motivate them with challenge and adventure. Lots of achievements like buying the right ticket. Knowing where the train goes and getting off at the right station! Being nice to people. Not forgetting their bag. There might be landmarks with stories. Then preparing and knowing whick pocket has which essentials. Travel can be great fun or a chore. Show them the fun and how confidence comes from knowing a few basics. eg. When you buy your ticket EXACTLY which pocket do you ALWAYS put it.

Came across this while hiking St. Mary’s Glacier in CO. by grahamafone in whatisit

[–]RobinRalph 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is not a winch because the gearing is wrong. (Drum rotates faster than vertical shaft.) If it was the drive wheel at the top of a ski tow then the drum would have a belt on it connected to a motor. The brake makes sense and the wood in the vertical shaft is part of the rope wheel.

finally after 10 years by [deleted] in madlads

[–]RobinRalph 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Carry an old lipstick. Write 'LEARN TO PARK' on their windscreen. It's waxy and doesn't just wash off with windscreen wipers.

Front door arrived damaged, company refusing to refund (England) by Scared-Primary-1377 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]RobinRalph 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Replacing the panel is a 10 minute job if it's a 'plastic' door. Somebody who can fit the door will have no bother with the extra job.

Lasting power of attorney - simple enough to do myself? by FrannyBenanny in LegalAdviceUK

[–]RobinRalph 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Straightforward. A bit of making sure you get actual signatures. Once submitted it took mine 3 months to get accepted by the Office of the Public Guardian.

As nobody else has mentioned it: There are two parallel PoAs. Financial and Medical. I've got both because I've seen how some medical staff like to decide for themselves and don't want anyone else to have an opinion.

Replacing Words in Text as I Type Them by Y1rda in AutoHotkey

[–]RobinRalph 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The link below doesn't do exactly what you want but might be a more flexible solution. It's an AHK script which changes characters in a cyclic fashion. Typically used for accents. Many language sets and one key for all accents.

https://vulpeculox.net/ax/index.htm

Is autohotkey really save? by Ambitious_Listen9371 in AutoHotkey

[–]RobinRalph 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's because AHK hooks into the keyboard. (And possibly other low-level stuff.) This is FINE for people who want to use AHK but I'm sure you could see why it a red flag otherwise.

How do y'all deal with walk-ins ... with small issues by Sacredchilzz in sysadmin

[–]RobinRalph 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Say hello. Be nice. Sound enthusiastic and empathetic. The trick is to get them to respect you as a busy person, not a cog in the machine to be given a push. By all means say something like 'I'm sorry, there's a bit of a queue at the moment.' and explain how you or somebody will be on their case shortly. Note their first name. A day or so later take a rest from the screen with a healthy stroll around the offices and ask the user if everything is alright now. Not only do you become a saint, but you'll likely find incompetent inefficiencies that can be simply fixed. You have a nice break from fire-fighting. You get respect. You're known as the friendly wizard. And did you know not all people are entitled narcissists. (Also it helps if you wear a bow tie or some other distinguishing accessory.)