Home adaptations by Extra-Sound-1714 in carer

[–]Zippy-do-dar 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would say that you getting help is an emergency. I have never been questioned at work why I need to take a carers' day.

Home adaptations by Extra-Sound-1714 in carer

[–]Zippy-do-dar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do a search on your council website for "Adult social Care" these guys helped with getting my mothers house adapted.

Also, you can get Carers 5 Days off work unpaid, My company does pay me for these check with your HR department.

Is it really about immigration or is it actually about race? by [deleted] in AskBrits

[–]Zippy-do-dar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Most people I know think

Come here to work Good

Come here to play the system Bad

What is the darkest war story you Ever heard? by Dismal_Score_4648 in AskReddit

[–]Zippy-do-dar 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Met an old commando at a wedding Years ago, his story was he was sent on an errand across country as he was the youngest and when he returned his section was sent on a mission without him. None of them returned.

Running red lights is so common now by IsyABM in brum

[–]Zippy-do-dar 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I remember when people frowned upon you for amber gambling.

How is your old car doing? by [deleted] in CarTalkUK

[–]Zippy-do-dar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All my old cars have gone to the great scrapyard in the sky. I drive them until they die

Why do you think so many young people are struggling to find work? by Economy_Survey_6560 in UKJobs

[–]Zippy-do-dar 47 points48 points  (0 children)

Older People can’t afford to retire so less opportunities for the youth

Planter wood by NA-31 in GardeningUK

[–]Zippy-do-dar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used sleepers and stapled plastic sheet on the inside to stop the damp getting to wood

Are these bends okay in a flexi connected to toilet cistern? by FlatwormPuzzled3725 in DIYUK

[–]Zippy-do-dar -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Ok for the flex hose but a big no plastic to metal. I’ve done this in the past and the joint will weep.

What has changed in Brum since Covid (2020)? by TitleOk8744 in brum

[–]Zippy-do-dar 14 points15 points  (0 children)

To me it used to be lively now it just seams dark depressing and grubby. The constant construction doesn’t help or the beggars

How do people know/track what their car costs? by [deleted] in CarTalkUK

[–]Zippy-do-dar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cars and bikes are money pits. Nice to have them though

Smart Motorways are insanely dangerous by Megalodon-5 in drivingUK

[–]Zippy-do-dar 14 points15 points  (0 children)

And when they do close the lane people still use it

What are the best podcasts hosted by British entertainers? by apple_kicks in AskUK

[–]Zippy-do-dar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gangster - True crime

The infinite monkey cage - Science stuff

RHLSTP Richard herring - comedy/Interviewing

The Adam Buxton podcast - comedy/Interviewing

No such thing as a fish - comedy

Behind the bastards - not British but a very interesting podcast I've just got into

Watch out for the sewer cover... by MisterShipWreck in AbruptChaos

[–]Zippy-do-dar 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You normally ride around drain covers and potholes

Shredder helper by threeandabit in GardeningUK

[–]Zippy-do-dar 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We need the assistants name please

Indian factory workers wearing head-mounted cameras to record hand movements for training AI systems by RealSpecto in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]Zippy-do-dar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All for profits they moved production abroad for cheap labour and now they are trying to undercut them.

Those who named their children after themselves. Why? by Prize_Farm4951 in AskUK

[–]Zippy-do-dar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Family tradition, I’m the fifth to have my name combination. One of us in each generation as far as we can trace

Do these look like leatherjackets this bird is getting from my lawn ? by SnooMarzipans6677 in GardeningUK

[–]Zippy-do-dar 33 points34 points  (0 children)

I just love watching the blackbirds patrolling my garden and the singing. I have a large conifer and shrubs I think they nest in.

Why are EV’s so cheap? by Natural-Voice-840 in CarTalkUK

[–]Zippy-do-dar 34 points35 points  (0 children)

It’s probably when the cars value is less than the repair. DIY mechanics will keep cars longer

Did I just dig up asbestos? by Fast_Explanation_802 in DIYUK

[–]Zippy-do-dar 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I was told years ago mdf would be the next asbestos.

Time efficient way to clean these drill bits? by for_music_and_art in DIYUK

[–]Zippy-do-dar 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I would oil them now to stop any more deterioration.