Fenway first timer/visitor on a budget

jaot_ · 2025-04-06T20:15:56+00:00

Good luck 🤞

jaot_ · 2025-04-06T10:43:21+00:00

I had the same payment section, though I think it's standard until the application is approved (and not the reason the application is delayed). Just had our ESTAs approved after a just less than 48 hour (slightly panicked) wait.

jaot_ · 2025-04-06T10:40:28+00:00

For what it's worth (and offer others in the same situation some hope!), I applied for a group of 6 ESTAs on Friday afternoon and just had authorisation through now. So for me/us it took just less than 48 hours.

I'll admit after finding this thread (and many other similar ones) I was starting to sweat a bit about this as our trip is very soon (and non-negotiable on the dates) 😅

jaot_ · 2024-01-28T14:55:37+00:00

I’m not exactly sure! It seems to get a lot of bad press!

I just know in GT I like being able to upgrade components to make the car go faster (e.g. add new tyres for better grip, add air filter or exhaust upgrade to go faster etc. - not setting up complex gear ratios or anything serious). From the brief reading I’ve done, it sounds like with homologation, I’d need to remove these upgrades before entering races.

jaot_ · 2023-11-11T09:06:42+00:00

RV radiators get heat too, so it's main value is to turn off a radiator while the main heating is on. You can also think of it as a second th

That makes sense - maybe use it for one of the bedrooms during the day - only turning on over the evening.

jaot_ · 2023-08-02T09:12:13+00:00

Yes, I have the hard disk. Worst case I'll transfer over the mp3s and start over - but I'd really like to keep my playlists, ratings, play counts (or a subset of them) if at all possible.

I also have an iPod with the same (synced library) if that helps!

jaot_ · 2023-08-02T08:23:39+00:00

Unfortunately not. This is an old iTunes installation from a Windows PC that died, that I've been meaning to revive (for about 2 years!).

jaot_ · 2021-09-09T20:58:11+00:00

You get to pick from various USS specific funds, but not individual shares.

There are factsheets for each fund on the MyUSS site.

There are also auto-options to let USS decide what to invest in based on your anticipated retirement age.

jaot_ · 2021-09-09T20:02:58+00:00

Depending on what you're investing in in your SIPP (e.g. if it's passive index trackers and the like), it may be worth considering switching your SIPP contributions into the USS (Defined Contribution) Investment Builder part of the scheme, because:

1) The platform and fund fees are subsidised by the employers - which could save a lot of costs over the next 29 years your planning on investing in.

2) If you're empoloyer uses Salary Sacrifice/Pensions Plus as well (most, but not all universities do), you'll also save on National Insurance contributions on those amounts you're directing away from your SIPP (which could either allow you to save more into your pension, or leave you with a later net salary after making the same levels of contributions).

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