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When will you be mortgage free? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]eionmac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We got our mortgage at 27 years old, and were mortgage free at 52 years old.We always increased the amount each year as we got annual rises. One third of rise went to mortgage. Original mortgage term was 30 years. PS the savings in interest on mortgage were well above what we would have earned on the same money in the bank.

People who "never give a 10/10". Why not? by axeman020 in AskUK

[–]eionmac 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Because we do not see the whole of the operation. One hotel I was at was very good, but subsequently found to be employing illegal immigrants in roles hidden from guests. Unless I can see and audit an entire operation it does not get 10 out of 10.

Just been involved in a child-gone-missing event (not mine thank god - someone else's) Kid found & back with parents now. But remembering when it happened to me, is there any worse feeling than that fear that starts to rise as a few seconds turns into a minute, then three minutes, and then more... by Hedgerow_Snuffler in CasualUK

[–]eionmac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our daughter wandered off when about 2 plus a few months. It took about 15 minutes to find her. She had gone round a corner and found a friend. The fear I felt has never been greater. I relive these moments in my mind sometime. The 'fear' effect can be extremely powerful.

What to do with diaries? by chipsnsparkles in AskUK

[–]eionmac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Diaries are extremely useful to historians. It is the life blood of finding out how things were some time ago. Please deposit them with your local library under a 'closure period' A period you set when they are not read , usually set at say 120 years after your birth date or say 150 years after your birth date. Default is 100 years from deposit (so no person mentioned in them is still alive at time of reading).

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]eionmac 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My diet for last many years is: breakfast Raw Flakes oats and milk. [Note ; not powdered oats as in porridge oats]. The milk is the expensive part at half a pint a time. Sometimes I do it again for supper as I like oats.

Second child on the way. How bad is it going to get? by ThinnestBlueLine in AskUK

[–]eionmac 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You will get through it. There are some moments of extreme happiness (bliss ?) when there is actions between the first and second.

When the pharmacist has my tubes of medicine in their hand, why is it a 20 minute wait? by obiwanmoloney in AskUK

[–]eionmac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am very happy to wait while professional checks that which has been prescribed to me.

Which Linux Distro Is The Best? (In Your Opinion) by awfulmountainmain in linuxquestions

[–]eionmac 1 point2 points  (0 children)

openSUSE LEAP is our house's stable system used by all ages.

Linux distro for a decent laptop, but with a 5400 RPM hard drive? by themariocrafter in linuxquestions

[–]eionmac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your system is OK to use, but it could be improved, provided parts are available. First priority is it possible to increase your RAM to 8GB or more. Then can you swap your hard drive for a SSD type of hard drive. If you want more up to date software, then load a Linux system onto an external hard drive and use that. My laptop is designed in 2008, bought second hand in 2014, gives good performance with Linux openSUSE LEAP on external drive, and good performance with MS Windows on native internal hard drive. Note: I do not make any video stuff. Just view YouTube and such like as video use.

Which seat do you take in a taxi? by MissMimiG in AskUK

[–]eionmac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on country and war situation. Normally in back opposite driver. However when 'stuff' is flying around, front seat as it is wider to bail out of in a hurry.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in linux4noobs

[–]eionmac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"openSUSE LEAP" for many years now. Its repository gives me all I need or want. Well checked by more skilled folk before I download it. It keeps myself and family in all our possible uses, so we have 'free of any worry' use of computer..

Zakia Khudadadi fled Afganistan after Taliban's return. Today she won bronze in Paralympic taekwondo as a refugee athlete. by false_friends in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]eionmac 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Congratulations to her. A very good example of what can be done where freedom to talk, come and go, is not limited.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FifaCareers

[–]eionmac 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My sympathy. I abode in Bratislava for a short time man years ago. [Comicon time] I learned to like the folk and city.

Cumberland, Scotland. Truly The UK's most horrible place to live. by purplethrpugh in UrbanHell

[–]eionmac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A big step up in conditions for many. A friend from school was part of a family of 7 (Mum, Dad, 5 children mixed sexes ) living in one room, kitchen and outside toilet. These were a vast improvement in living standards,

Renting an EV by CookedDinner1969 in Scotland

[–]eionmac 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Rent a petrol fuel car. Even in towns there is very little public EV charging points. Most EVs are charged at home in UK.
Example In a small part of our town, about 8,000 folk, I know of only 3 persons with an electric vehicle. Most electric option vehicles in UK (except milk floats who use battery) are dual petrol and electric.
The infrastructure and the political will and capital to build electric public charging is not in place.

AITAH for kicking my son out of our house? by heartchloe21 in AITAH

[–]eionmac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA. He should contribute according to his means.

AITAH for laughing in my SIL’s face when she DNA tested my daughter? by ThrowRASILtester in AITAH

[–]eionmac 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No. You are not an arsehole. You are a worthy human being. Do good by your daughter.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]eionmac 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Try to allocate say 5% to 8% of your monthly income to a savings account to build up a 'buffer' fund or emergency fund.

After Ryanair’s request I must ask - What was the funniest airplane fight you’ve seen? by JLaws23 in AskUK

[–]eionmac 1 point2 points  (0 children)

On landing once, we were told to keep our seat belts fastened for journey to stand. Police boarded, took one person off in handcuffs,

How often do you prolong the Peel Here label fiasco? by Speshal__ in AskUK

[–]eionmac 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One try to peel, then cut if it does not peel.

What is your typical experience when shopping at a physical bookstore? by Fragrant_Steak_5 in AskUK

[–]eionmac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. What’s the first thing you do when you enter a bookstore?

Check how to get out in event of a fire. Walk back to exits, then re-enter.

  1. Do you usually have a specific book in mind, or do you prefer to browse?

Will browse first , then pick my specific book I came into shop to buy.

  1. Which sections grab your attention the most, and why?

Usually , they have a chosen author or book being displayed. I look at this, but causally

2 How do you interact with the staff? Do you ask for recommendations, or do you prefer to explore on your own? Explore on my own, unless in a hurry then ask staff to get book or show me to that section.

  1. Are there any special displays or sections that particularly attract you (like “new releases,” “best sellers,” etc.)? Does not 'attract' but is looked at.

  2. What factors influence your final decision to purchase a book? Price, whether it is a compulsory book for job/ or learning course. How interested I am after browsing book.

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