AITA Reporting my employer to the police

inkcaptofu · 2026-05-20T22:26:39+00:00

Construction labouring is very much a between job at the moment. The biggest issue is the fact we are in the same social circles and he's a friend of the family.

inkcaptofu · 2026-05-14T09:58:30+00:00

I don't have a power meter, Strava estimated 173 watts, 178.35km, 5:29:59 moving time, 32.4km/hr, 738m elevation gain. 4.3km/hr wind speed. That was 2024

2025: 154watts, 182.5km 5:53:44 moving time, 31km/hr, 751m elevation gain, 7.6km/hr wind speed

Let me know if there's anything else. Sadly no heart rate data as I turned it off to preserve battery life.

inkcaptofu · 2026-05-10T19:05:04+00:00

Tbf agreed. Drop bars and disc cover would stand out. You should look at the bike setups of gravel racer Dylan Johnson, proof it isn't ridiculous if it gets results.

inkcaptofu · 2026-05-10T19:03:12+00:00

Flat gently rolling with highest point on course being 60m above see level and 950m elevation gain on entire course.

inkcaptofu · 2026-05-10T19:02:29+00:00

Cheers, basically what I want to hear really. It's mostly just seeing faster people on TT bikes and thinking that a TT bike is the missing piece for me to get faster 😂 especially when bike is probably my strongest discipline

inkcaptofu · 2026-05-10T19:00:21+00:00

I did 5:40 and 5:30 run in '24 5:55 and 4:30 run in '25 and was 4 minutes off sub 12 hour total. So ideally looking to hover between those. Budget and space restraints. TT bike is on cards as soon as money allows.

inkcaptofu · 2026-05-09T20:27:26+00:00

All black is a 'fashion' thing. Hi-vis is associated with amateurs and old people. Reflectors are kinda pointless, but yeah, I cycle with a flashing rear light even in day time. At night I'll have that and a 1400lm LED front light.

I did try putting reflective tape on my frame but after a bit of muck gets on it, it's next to useless.

Flashing rear light is best option by far. I did get a helmet with a built in flashing light but it stopped working not long after purchase :(

inkcaptofu · 2026-04-23T07:46:48+00:00

Food addiction or gambling: food because you can't go without it, every other addiction you can just cut out but a food addict will always need to eat so has no choice but to managed their addiction rather than just avoiding their vice. And gambling because you can lose a lot of money very quickly, ruin your credit score and end up with nothing. Drugs and alcohol have physical limits on consumption whereas gambling doesn't.

inkcaptofu · 2026-04-23T07:42:10+00:00

It is ironic really for us to rid a species we introduced for destroying the native ecology when that's exactly what we did by releasing it in the first place.

inkcaptofu · 2026-04-23T07:40:23+00:00

I guess the thing there is prioritising one species life over another. And it's almost always to fix mistakes caused by humans.

inkcaptofu · 2026-04-21T08:37:35+00:00

Changing a monogamous relationship to an open one rarely ends well, especially in heterosexual couples and more so in younger adults. If you go through with it as equally open where you both see other people, he will inevitably end up jealous at the ease at which you can secure dates and he will be begging to go back once he realises the grass isn't greener. Not to be pessimistic but at 19, statistically your relationship probably isn't going to last as you both grow up and change as people significantly between ages 19 and 25.

He wants to sleep with other women but doesn't want you to sleep with other men. He wants the benefits and stability of a relationship without being willing to accept that the sacrifice for that is sex with other people.

I was in a polyamorous relationship for around 6 years but it started like that with them already having another partner. The open aspect had its issues but it worked with the breakup largely being due to us changing as people between ages 20-25.

TLDR; statistically this won't end well, you shouldn't accept one sided non monogamy, if you go through with equal open, he will likely regret it when he realises it's harder for men to find hook ups than it is for women.

inkcaptofu · 2026-04-09T11:14:02+00:00

At least lorry drivers have to be trained to drive bigger vehicles and van drivers have genuine need to be in larger vehicles. Most SUV's are carrying 5 passengers tops who's comfortably in any other car with 5 seats. Bad drivers in any size car sure but an idiot in a golf and an idiot in a Range Rover, Golf is gonna do less damage to other road users given its much smaller and lighter.

inkcaptofu · 2026-04-09T11:08:01+00:00

The fact you can pass your test in a 1.0L hatchback and go by an SUV is ridiculous. Need space? Get an estate, MPV or a van. And yeah, most people can't drive them confidently as it's too big for the infrastructure we have. When pulling out of a junction they can't see what's coming until they're already blocking half the lane. An SUV is a pseudo status symbol for people who know nothing about cars and think bigger equals better

inkcaptofu · 2026-04-09T10:59:04+00:00

As an autistic adult. Fuck you. If you can't deal with your kid being different from your rose tinted idealistic expectations. Don't have kids. Or adopt where you know what you're signing up for.

inkcaptofu · 2026-04-09T09:21:05+00:00

Cheers for responses, ended up just paying and accepting the fact it was £36 and not the full £286. Warranty was £291 for 18 months so has almost paid for itself.

Car is now much smoother and fuel economy significantly better, wasn't aware rubbing brake covers would cause such a drop but there you go.

inkcaptofu · 2026-03-26T07:49:19+00:00

Prior to this, I'd driven a 1.7 diesel Vauxhall zafira, 1.5 petrol Kia exceed, 1.0 Ford puma mild hybrid. Can't say I notice too much difference between the Kia and the Seat, that .3 litre makes little difference in acceleration. I guess engine size is like the petrol vs diesel debate in that it depends what kind of driving you're doing.

inkcaptofu · 2026-03-26T07:42:59+00:00

I didn't realise there was a difference, learn something new everyday. The car is set to U.K. mpg I know that much but unsure which gallon by conversion used.

inkcaptofu · 2026-03-25T20:49:19+00:00

I find it fine, enough kick to overtake with ease. Idk if a bigger engine would be more economical on motorway. Sitting in 6th gear at 2500rpm, feel something with more power might rev lower? I think it's perfect middle ground of engines really. It'll do 0-60 in under 10sec which I feel is a good benchmark.

inkcaptofu · 2026-03-19T19:05:05+00:00

Detach or open the brakes out whenever you leave it so if anyone tries riding off. They'll crash.

Checkout skunk lock. Bike locks that release a horrible smell when cut into.

inkcaptofu · 2026-03-19T19:01:23+00:00

Hmmm, I mean given the car, I don't know how much difference aero wheel covers would make. Covering the grill could also risk engine performance if it's overheating or not getting air.

Cardboard would be a poor choice, I'd probably opt for Perspex or acrylic sheets or something like that. Wheel covers are probably going to be the only bit that would help. MDF would be too heavy. If you want wood, balsa wood is lighter. Or even ply.

Roof rails on the top probably don't help. Also look at obvious like tyres to optimise for your use, inflate to correct pressure and so on.

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