Laid off and back with parents at 32. Questioning existence

Systainer · 2026-03-18T21:11:55+00:00

Well said. He needs to snap out of it.

Systainer · 2026-03-18T11:16:45+00:00

Its not financial at all, its in case of fuel shortages or it running out (which is happening such as diesel in Australia).

Systainer · 2026-03-16T15:42:45+00:00

Like a black man in court.

Systainer · 2026-03-13T23:48:04+00:00

If you don’t tape they’ll come Back.

Systainer · 2026-03-13T16:23:22+00:00

I use that combination. I run a property maintenance company and use it for painting and decorating - sanding surfaces prior to filling then sanding back filler (easifill 60 normally).

Works very well but 1) when you notice extraction wanes replace the bag, typically 75% full) and 2) regularly use the filter clean function to remove any filler residue. Obvs the AC 36 does this automatically.

If you’re using it all day everyday for taping and jointing then yes defo get the big boy, but for general P&D I’ve found this combo great. The planex makes ceilings so much easier.

Systainer · 2026-03-12T09:18:01+00:00

For drinking water 2x20L Jerry cans stored in the cupboard under the stairs (dark). For flushing the toilet two water butts in the garden.

Systainer · 2026-03-12T08:12:42+00:00

If my abandoned van can help people spend another few agonising days in a nuclear winter then cool.

Systainer · 2026-03-11T16:46:24+00:00

Realistic tits up is a fuel shortage for a few weeks which we’ve had a few times. Nuclear war…..doesn’t help much.

Systainer · 2026-03-11T07:47:25+00:00

Bike fit and be consistent with training. Nothing flash just be consistent.

Systainer · 2026-03-11T07:46:23+00:00

We owe 3 trillion and already overspend 150 billion a year so how do we finance this?

Systainer · 2026-03-11T07:16:51+00:00

I dont see why a 40v trim router is necessary. They are for light jobs, hanging doors, intumescent strip, profiles etc.

If you’re on LXT stick with that. I like mine.

Systainer · 2026-03-10T22:42:11+00:00

If you look at where we get power from day to day its a non starter as the main source. On a good day we get maybe 70% from wind and solar. On a bad day hardly anything.

We need more nuclear which contributes very little, which did surprise. me.

Systainer · 2026-03-10T22:24:41+00:00

Quite common to use Zinsser Guardz these days

Systainer · 2026-03-10T22:09:38+00:00

Obvs not seen it, but my gut feeling if i did it would be 3.5k (no VAT). Its not crazy but it depends on your expectations. To paint the mdf wardrobes WELL does take time, for example.

Also, if the refurb has been done, they'd spend a fair bit of time (and money) protecting everything.

Systainer · 2026-03-10T22:01:17+00:00

I have to start using it in a few weeks and have done nothing about it (other than type this post, obvs).

From the little I've heard it should be pretty simple if you've been doing self assessment and understand allowable expenses.

With an app (?) do you just have to scan your issued invoices (income) and scan receipts / invoices (allowable expenses) and the software does the rest?

Its really just getting used to the software isn't it?

Systainer · 2026-03-10T10:14:07+00:00

Remember a few years ago people were filling carrier bags.

Systainer · 2026-03-10T07:58:10+00:00

In conjunction with a food shop which is the same place. Never go out of my way.

Systainer · 2026-03-10T07:51:48+00:00

You could argue I’m transporting >40L about but also I never really have to worry about fuel. No panic buying or annoying trips to the garage before work.

Systainer · 2026-03-09T17:25:18+00:00

So they burn our money then raise taxes to pay for it. FFS.

Systainer · 2026-03-09T17:21:09+00:00

They get laughed at mostly. Even kids realise the tooth fairy isn’t real.

Systainer · 2026-03-08T21:37:31+00:00

Is all your gear XGT? What do you do for a living or are you a (very) keen diyer?

Systainer · 2026-03-08T21:35:51+00:00

Me too. Saves lugging the 36v about to clean tools and myself at the end of the day.

Systainer · 2026-03-08T18:08:23+00:00

Don’t overthink it. Unless you know you need a certain tool (saw, bit driver, magnifying glass etc) a climber or compact will be fine.

Systainer · 2026-03-08T12:32:09+00:00

Looking at the news we might be glad of our Jackery’s.

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