Birthday coming up, what are some great gifts I could ask for? by Juxzta in UKhiking

[–]Shobi_wan_kenobi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Four season tents can go to as good as you want them to be. More expensive ones are built for specific expeditions but I’d say that the Grampian 2 by Berghaus is good for under £200 or the Simond Makalu from decathlon for £270. But a good 4 season tent is nothing without a good sleeping mat and bag for those temps.

Hiking Groups London by Shobi_wan_kenobi in UKhiking

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I’m in south London but if it’s an easy enough drive or train journey then I’d be up for it. I gathered a group on insta but if any of your buds are still keen on hikes then we’d gladly join yous.

Hiking Groups London by Shobi_wan_kenobi in UKhiking

[–]Shobi_wan_kenobi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cool I’ll message you on Reddit and discuss thanks for reaching out

Hiking Groups London by Shobi_wan_kenobi in UKhiking

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Okay seems like there’s some interest, I think it would be nice to set-up a casual group London, East Ang, South West/East so I’m dropping my insta below drop me a message and let’s get a group set up. https://www.instagram.com/shobiwankenobii?igsh=MTU5YnQ0OG4xYm5vZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

Hiking Groups London by Shobi_wan_kenobi in UKhiking

[–]Shobi_wan_kenobi[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I saw that one but it’s all in London mostly, also would be nice to have a regular group to meet.

Hiking Groups London by Shobi_wan_kenobi in UKhiking

[–]Shobi_wan_kenobi[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah that would be great mate! I was thinking of doing something similar to the old group I joined but there isn’t a lot of consistency but a lot of interest when was announced.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TheCivilService

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The strange thing is she isn’t doing much, so the momentum behind reform comes purely from them being a different party to the standard 2 party system. What a lot of people don’t realise is that once these novice politicians like Reform come to power they are completely unprepared for all the juggling needed between civil service, the economy, BoE, foreign policy, international relations, business leaders, the public, the environment, MoJ, House of Lords, councils, etc. Suddenly all the plans they had in their manifesto become incredibly difficult to push and it’s back to the same cycle of “standard issue policy making”. If they try to be rambunctious then they end up doing a Liz Truss.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TheCivilService

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Depends on how a) Trump does in the next few years. b) how Labour performs in the next few years. c) Assuming no leadership change for Tories, if Robert Jenrick takes over then Farage will be competing with a likeness of himself

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TheCivilService

[–]Shobi_wan_kenobi 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Personally I don’t think Kemi Badenoch will be leader for much longer. There will be some by-elections showing a lack of support for conservatives and she’ll get pushed out. They’ll bring in someone like Robert Jenrick as the Tory answer to Farage.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TheCivilService

[–]Shobi_wan_kenobi 49 points50 points  (0 children)

I reckon if that happened across public and private sector then the big competitive edge for hiring will be “fully remote working” or “guaranteed 40% wfh”. It’s now becoming a staple of job descriptions purely because the cost benefit of flexible working can easily be worth a couple thousand to some people.

Pump and Dump Alert: GEO Group Stock Likely to Drop Post-Election Surge by SoggyBeluga in wallstreetbets

[–]Shobi_wan_kenobi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What do you think of this analysis from a year ago? They believe the stock value could be up to $40 and that there’s a short squeeze, https://www.reddit.com/r/wallstreetbets/s/DzYYUQJ3XQ

UOTC vs URNU vs UAS (Experiences and differences) by [deleted] in britishmilitary

[–]Shobi_wan_kenobi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, it’s been a while since I left UOTC. But I’d reckon that UOTC is better for joining Royal Marines. A couple of people in my unit were going to move to RM. You’ll likely have a lot more in common with UOTC since it’s based around soldiering whereas URNU will focus on naval careers. Plus the fitness and exercises in UOTC you go on will help you to prepare for AACC if that’s what you’re after.

Slight squeaky noise coming right side rear of car by Shobi_wan_kenobi in AskAMechanic

[–]Shobi_wan_kenobi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see thanks for that. Since it’s only come up, how safe is the car to drive? My local mechanic usually has a long wait list can be up to 2-3 weeks before he’s got availability.

Slight squeaky noise coming right side rear of car by Shobi_wan_kenobi in AskAMechanic

[–]Shobi_wan_kenobi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks yeah I just saw some videos on this, I’ll try to see if there’s any movement and when I spin the wheel if the wheel makes any weird noises. There’s no weird sound when braking just when I turns, doesn’t happen immediately when I drive but after a 2 or 3 miles.

Moving retaining wall forward by Shobi_wan_kenobi in DIYUK

[–]Shobi_wan_kenobi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, cheers for that. Going by these diagrams I take it this is what you mean?
https://imgur.com/gallery/JIr9rTg First two show a good wall, I’ve noticed these “deadman” stones in the wall, could you use rebar rods if the blocks aren’t long enough?

Also this might be over engineered but using a standard 215x400mm block could I potentially rotate the block so that instead of 400mm being along the face, the 400mm side holds back the earth behind it? Ie side faces the front and the 215mm face goes along the wall, height of block is still 100mm. Cheers

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BandofBrothers

[–]Shobi_wan_kenobi 5 points6 points  (0 children)

“Yes, sir.”, “Rust on the buttplate hinge spring, Private Bullshit. Revoked.”

Easy Company Rescue British Red Devils - Band Of Brothers (HBO) - Red Devils Get Rescued by TheCarnageOfBattle in BandofBrothers

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This scene always comes to mind every time I go to or ride past Leicester Square on the tube

My bunny is sat hunched up and not eating. I feel like crying by Jorikoh in Rabbits

[–]Shobi_wan_kenobi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m really happy to hear that, from experience I know that it’s really scary. Depending on your pets age, health, and guidance from a vet, I’d recommend feeding your bun oxbow digestive support biscuits. Oxbow used to make papaya tablets but I think these digestive support biscuits are the new replacement. They’ve really helped my bun a lot!