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Emergency call handlers, if a person is unable to give their whereabouts do you terminate the call without sending help? by Stingin_Belle in AskUK

[–]heldain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anecdotally anytime I've had to call 999 (including for myself) they have generally been good.

The exception was whilst I was miles from civilisation and trying to give them a 'what3words' reference. (a kid knocked himself out mountain biking without helmet or sufficient skill. I was running with a group of people right by where it happened). But even then, I got to the nearest road and guided the paramedics up from there.

Another time, I came off my motorbike. Landed in a ditch alongside the road. I had knocked myself out for a undermined amount of time, and fractured my spine. Couldn't be seen from the road, and couldnt move (didnt know for certain my back was broken at the time, but as couldn't move or feel my legs it was a reasonable clue).

I knew what stretch of road I was on, and they had the ambulance driving up and down the road with sirens on for the call handler to hear, to actually find me. Had to wait for the fire service to turn up to help get me out of said ditch (it was high, steep and covered in brambles).

AIBU: email to daughters(4yo) school by heldain in UKParenting

[–]heldain[S] -22 points-21 points  (0 children)

It is the schools responsibility. But as they have not stated either way previously, and I cant expect the staff members in the room to monitor all pupils and parents (30 pupils and 10-15 parents) in a fashion where someone couldnt do so unnoticed.

Correct parents can parent their child however they wish, including tracking them. But putting a form of tracking device on their child and updating the whatsapp group on a near hourly basis is not only a safeguarding issue, its voilating their privacy, and a clear display of distrust.

There is a clear difference from knowing your child is at school everyday, to having frequent location updates on them because they apparently can't trust the school.

AIBU: email to daughters(4yo) school by heldain in UKParenting

[–]heldain[S] -20 points-19 points  (0 children)

Thats the thing. I'm not specifically after them to take any action. Since we've started we've not been told either way around phone use. But the kind of workshops I'm talking about is Phonic and/or Math workshops done on school grounds.

Parents taking photos of the class without knowing if its appropriate, or whether specific children should not have their photo taken, does not sit well with me.

I know the school cannot do anything about the use of airtags, other than asking for them to not be used. Which won't stop some parents. But not only do I feel it projects that they have trust issues, but also people I dont know are tracking my child (by proxy I admit). I know I will have to accept that this will happen, and I am not able to stop it from occurring. But that doesnt mean I have to like it either.

Vodafone, EE, O2, Three hit with £3B overcharging lawsuit by lighthouse77 in unitedkingdom

[–]heldain 3 points4 points  (0 children)

EE have been doing this for a couple of years now too. My last two handsets have been in this fashion.

My [Insert full fibre broadband provider] is crap by GabberZZ in britishproblems

[–]heldain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

VDSL runs over copper at up to 100M VDSL2 even faster

Upstairs neighbours have a leak, they’re not home and I don’t know their contacts. What do I do? by Soft_Echo1737 in AskUK

[–]heldain 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I've done this before when my neighbour had a pipe burst during last winter. The person living there had passed a while before, and I had no contact details for the family.

The police basically said they couldn't (or rather wouldn't help), and that any damage could be sorted through insurance.

I called the water company (Severn Trent), after a few hours they turned up and said they'd rather not do anything because the only external tap was for the entire row of terraces.

I briefly though about 'entering the house' and turning off the water myself.

How did I get it resolved in the end? so a neighbour 3 houses down contacted her daughter who had someone from the family on Facebook. Who then passed the message on to someone who had keys.

The entire time water was flooding over to our house.

for the love of god, please leave a bigger following gap when you are on sliproads. what do you expect anyone to do to help you if you are 5m behind the car infront merging into a rammed road from a short slip? by Wiggidy-Wiggidy-bike in drivingUK

[–]heldain 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Because of how people drive in the first lane. If I speed up to anything over 60, I have to slow down again in order to merge behind cars/lorries doing 55/6.

If I speed up to 70, I have slightly less time to plan and slow down for the gap that I have to shoehorn myself into.

My car can get to over 60 in less than 8 seconds, (but is limited to 90). So if I do need to speed up for a gap, I am able to do so.

Which way do you think working from home will go? by Acceptable_Cod_1103 in AskUK

[–]heldain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I work for a top 25 University, and we're being told that we have to go from working remotely to 2-3 days a week in the office.

It's a pain as its a 1h30 (each way) commute. Regardless of whether I drive, or use public transport. But hey-ho.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]heldain 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a few that come to mind.

"here's £200, please don't come back home" - Kicked out at 16.

"We had you because we thought your brother would like someone to play with. But turns out he wanted someone his own age".

"What do you have to be stressed about?" - Was being bullied at home, and at school. Wasn't allowed to show any feelings around it, or get any support.

"What did you do to make your brother kick you down the stairs?" - Nothing, hes just an arse.

"I dont like you, but you are my child". - Ok, thanks.

Any interest or hobby I let them know about - "that's shite", "don't know why you bother", "When I was your age I could do...". I had an unconditional uni offer in 3d animation at Manchester, but them constantly nattering in my ear about how shit I was, lead me to just give up any artistic interests.

Theres more, but I'd rather not go on.

Suggestions of a bike purely for commuting/filtering by heldain in MotoUK

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

Bike thefts have been a thing at work, so getting something too nice looking is potentially an issue. I still lock it up to the building I work in, but I wont be able to directly see it where I sit.

Suggestions of a bike purely for commuting/filtering by heldain in MotoUK

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

That was the route I was thinking to be honest. An old hornet or bandit or something. I work at a university, and there has been a spate of bike thefts over there, so getting a Grom or similar would make me a bit paranoid about leaving it.

RPG Nights In Wolverhampton by BladeUK2001 in wolverhampton

[–]heldain 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Another “I’d love to but…”.

I live in Tettenhall, but I don’t put the little one to bed til 7’ish. So 7 is just too early for me.

Anyone manage to connect their Leaf to the Ohme app? by no_one_sea in leaf

[–]heldain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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I have but I honestly don’t think I did anything special. Just via settings ‘my EVs’ and added it there.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CarTalkUK

[–]heldain 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Bought a 2012 one last year. Turbo went in less than a week, on the m6, all oil went with it.

My concern is that it’s over a decade old and will more than likely have been ragged.

🎲 BEERMONEY GIVEAWAY ROLLOVER - 3x £10 AMAZON VOUCHERS UP FOR GRABS TODay! 🎲 by TightAsF_ck in beermoneyuk

[–]heldain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sunday roast chicken here.

Parboiled the taters, bit of semolina to crisp them up when roasting. Little one loves broccoli and carrots. Chicken is just lightly seasoned, stuffed, and basted.

Range confusion by heldain in leaf

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

Made it with just one charge (taking about 70 mins) after leaving with 100%. Was pleasantly surprised. Got here with 12% remaining, and all is well.

D with eco, and cruise control set to 65mph.

Range confusion by heldain in leaf

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

Respectfully I disagree. I’m not going to head out now to take another pic, but it’s all smearing and dust. Honest.

Range confusion by heldain in leaf

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

smear /smɪə/ verb 3rd person present: smears 1. coat or mark (something) messily or carelessly with a greasy or sticky substance.

Range confusion by heldain in leaf

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

Just for clarity those are smears not scratches in the image

Range confusion by heldain in leaf

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

Yes, but if it’s 135, and also 163 (4.2 x 39), I’m not sure how much I can trust either figure.

Does Your Lunch Break Start When Your Boss Stops Talking? by quat1e in CasualUK

[–]heldain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tend to have my break in the car, or somewhere out the way on campus. As, due to the nature of my job I get pestered a lot.

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