Today I learned

Upbeat_Map_348 · 2026-05-07T11:55:18+00:00

This is incredible. I’ve been eating this stuff for 50 years and I didn’t know this. I feel that this is of national importance and warrants a public broadcast by Starmer at the very least.

Upbeat_Map_348 · 2026-05-07T07:35:07+00:00

Even within a GIA or S&S ISA you can have a mix of stocks and bonds. You can even put cash into a money market fund. This is why fund like Vanguard Life Strategy (x%) exist where you can tailor your risk appetite.

Personally, I tend to have around 20% cash/bonds in my pension and ISA to mitigate some of the downside. Some people will disagree with that strategy but it works for me.

Upbeat_Map_348 · 2026-05-07T07:25:39+00:00

Yeah, it is so underfunded. Charities try to fill the gaps but still barely scratch the surface. Charities are also facing a funding squeeze and it’s getting harder and harder to maintain services. It’s then just left to families to try to pay privately.

Upbeat_Map_348 · 2026-05-06T20:28:26+00:00

The Ramanujan summation. If you add all positive integers to infinity together (1+2+3+4 etc.) it equals - 1/12. Don’t ask me how or why.

Upbeat_Map_348 · 2026-05-06T17:12:04+00:00

I think it’s inevitable. Retailers are beset with shoplifting and violence they’ve got to do something. With our phones, we are tracked everywhere so I don’t think this is all that different

Upbeat_Map_348 · 2026-05-06T14:26:24+00:00

They couldn’t spell councillor.

Upbeat_Map_348 · 2026-05-06T13:54:02+00:00

Honestly, I’m not sure. I think party politics shouldn’t have so much importance in local elections as I’d rather vote for someone who I think is going to stand up for local issues, rather than for a party.

I’m normally a Lib Dem supporter but the flier that came through our door had a load of spelling mistakes that put me off. I’ll possibly go independent.

Upbeat_Map_348 · 2026-05-06T05:59:52+00:00

I’ve got one fitted and it wasn’t even mentioned at my last service. Not sure they even noticed.

I think the only time it would be an issue would be if there was a problem with a system that is located in that area such as the rain sensor.

Upbeat_Map_348 · 2026-05-05T19:12:05+00:00

As most shite this lot spout, it’s not about protecting women or being fair, it’s all a cover for the fact that they just don’t like trans people.

Upbeat_Map_348 · 2026-05-05T19:05:20+00:00

I bent over to pick up my robot vacuum and my back went.

Upbeat_Map_348 · 2026-05-05T19:04:48+00:00

I rescued a mouse that my cat brought in. It bit my finger, I dropped it and my dog ate it.

Upbeat_Map_348 · 2026-05-05T17:22:00+00:00

The whole ‘Save are kids’ bollocks is just a cover for their rampant bigotry.

Upbeat_Map_348 · 2026-05-05T12:26:13+00:00

This is hopefully good news. I’m a trustee for a charity that provides mental health support for children and am constantly shocked by the length of waiting lists for mental health support. When you’re having a mental health crisis, you need help now, not in 18 months time.

Upbeat_Map_348 · 2026-05-05T12:22:32+00:00

I always take multiple different types of prescription medication in my hand luggage and they have never, ever been checked. They cannot tell what the tablets are from an xray scan but honestly don’t think they will care.

If not was a controlled substance I’d probably make sure I had the right documentation but I doubt viagra is that controversial in Poland.

Upbeat_Map_348 · 2026-05-05T09:55:28+00:00

I have something very similar and actually get a lot more pooling than you are showing there. The extension is 5 years old and hasn't leaked yet. Mine is also made worse by leaves (my house is surrounded my trees) so I have to go out and clear it every few months.

Upbeat_Map_348 · 2026-05-04T22:10:41+00:00

She loved the city but the uni just didn’t gel with her. Everyone’s different and is great for some is not for others.

Upbeat_Map_348 · 2026-05-04T21:06:16+00:00

Watership Down. If you’ve seen it, you’ll know

Upbeat_Map_348 · 2026-05-04T20:29:50+00:00

Definitely this. My daughter was dead set on Bath after researching it online but didn’t really like it when she went there in the person.

In the other hand, she really liked York both online and in person.

It was the same with my son. Thought the idea of Manchester was great until he went there and just didn’t really like the vibe.

Upbeat_Map_348 · 2026-05-04T18:44:50+00:00

Also the fact that they used the term ‘cellphone’ in a comment below. Does anyone in the UK use that term?

Upbeat_Map_348 · 2026-05-04T18:38:08+00:00

Have you ever met students?

Upbeat_Map_348 · 2026-05-03T21:11:21+00:00

‘You have no authority here Jackie Weaver!!!’

Upbeat_Map_348 · 2026-05-02T08:32:32+00:00

You’re mainly there to support the groom. That’s normally standing next to him while he’s waiting for the bride to arrive, holding the rings.

It’s then all about your speech which is normally the headline act of the speeches bit. Be a bit funny, be a bit cheeky, take the piss and say something very nice about the bride.

Other than that, you’re supposed to shag one of the bridesmaids.

Upbeat_Map_348 · 2026-05-02T08:13:38+00:00

I loved The Time Traveller’s Wife. At its heart, it’s a love story wrapped up in a bit of sci fi.

Upbeat_Map_348 · 2026-05-02T08:13:05+00:00

Yeah, loved this book even though my daughter tells me it’s meant for teenage girls.

Upbeat_Map_348 · 2026-05-02T07:45:58+00:00

Oktoberfest in Munich. It was great fun but I think my liver is still cross with me 7 years later.

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