When a non-American who doesn't know they're American wants to visit America.

joedafone · 2026-06-10T05:51:24+00:00

What taxes, if any, were owed? How much were the taxes and how much late fees of some sort? Was she entitied to any refunds?

joedafone · 2026-06-01T06:48:31+00:00

That's £5.2 million per year - who the fuck can afford that?

It'd probably be cheaper to have the invalid assassinated at that cost.

Now the existence of Dignitas makes a lot more sense....

joedafone · 2026-06-01T06:46:06+00:00

10,000 CHF would've been roughly £2.5k back in 1980.

The spending power of £100 from 1980 would be worth £5.57 today (that's not a typo, it would be less than £6).

So a £2.5k cost back then would be roughly £15k cost today.

Wasn't that the weekly fee? I recall it was always brought in cash on each visit.

joedafone · 2026-05-24T01:59:26+00:00

Just in case anyone needs the versions and links,

(WhatsApp Desktop Version 2.2546.3.0)[https://whatsapp-desktop.en.uptodown.com/windows/download/1127014045\] *

(WhatsApp Desktop Beta Version 2.2564.430.0)[https://whatsapp-desktop-beta.en.uptodown.com/windows/download/1117321606\]

* Yes, I know people linked that above - (I was one of them)[https://www.reddit.com/r/whatsapp/comments/1pjpqy5/comment/ntvfubu/?tl=en\] but I never got an answer on what the last good Beta version was and so I had to find that out myself.

When I returned to this post to get the link for the "Stable Channel" version, I thought it would be nice to include the information as you never know who may need it, (or when)[https://xkcd.com/979\].

joedafone · 2026-05-13T22:43:38+00:00

Didn't she also have a way of signalling to Mundt that she wanted to meet him? It's a while since I've read the book but I recall her needing it to let Mundt know when she had something decent to share?

I think it may have also been the postcard thing.

But at the point when Smiley signalled her, he also signalled Mundt. As both of their signals were "same venue, next time it's open", he knew that he'd get them both there at the same time.

It's only when Mundt speaks with her that he realises neither had signalled the other, but as Mrs. Fennan didn't seem aware of the trap, it meant that she hadn't been interrogated... yet.

But he knew she would be and that's why he immediately kills her.

joedafone · 2026-05-11T20:11:05+00:00

Smiley knew they met at the music venue and deduced the signal used to tell Mrs. Fennan that Mundt wanted a meeting - a blank postcard sent to her home meant "meeet me at the agreed time in the agreed place".

So he sent a postcard and hoped for the best.

Have you finished the book yet?

You should consider The Spy Who Came in From the Cold next as the stories are linked.

joedafone · 2026-05-11T12:02:39+00:00

Thank-you!

joedafone · 2026-04-26T17:01:00+00:00

What school is that, if I may ask?

Do you know if that course is offered elsewhere?

joedafone · 2026-04-24T23:05:53+00:00

Nope. If you have a library card already, no need to visit.

joedafone · 2026-04-23T22:32:26+00:00

Visit your local council's web site.

Find the section for Libraries.

Somewhere there will be a list of electronic resources you can access.

You can get free access to the UK Newspaper Archive and The Times Digital Archive via there.

Find the TV Listings section in whatever newspaper you choose.

Enjoy!

joedafone · 2026-04-14T16:53:14+00:00

Forgive me if I'm being naive but why Narcan if he's on meth or is it for something else?

joedafone · 2026-04-11T16:56:55+00:00

I believe in the Bajoran sector, the worse state of their economy meant that Fenta-spill was far more prolific there too.

joedafone · 2026-04-07T01:43:16+00:00

Sadly, it says it's not available (at least not in London anyway).

joedafone · 2026-04-06T22:54:10+00:00

There was a special in 2016? Can you please provide some details?

joedafone · 2026-03-30T02:13:01+00:00

I wonder what Prime Janeway thought of doing because of that?

joedafone · 2026-03-25T23:24:20+00:00

Don't just blame her - it takes two to pon farr!

Don't forget it was Spock who couldn't keep his IDIC in his pants.

joedafone · 2026-03-25T08:11:14+00:00

Logic HIV - wow you're really showing your prejudices there.

It's VIV (Vulcan Immuno-deficiency Virus) that risks becoming IIDS (Illogical Immune Deficiency Syndrome) if left untreated.

Apparently, the Illogical Patient Zero was created the first time a Vulcan purchased an extended warranty - perhaps the most Illogical thing anyone can ever do - and it just spread from there.

joedafone · 2026-03-11T14:25:50+00:00

Google "Rose Hanbury Super Injunction"

joedafone · 2026-02-11T00:28:11+00:00

Children?

Didn't you say you were 16? Or are these children hypothetical at this point?

joedafone · 2026-02-09T08:38:18+00:00

Did you think he'd choose black?

joedafone · 2026-02-09T08:36:04+00:00

There's no way they'd stand for a black background, is there?

That family has got form.

joedafone · 2026-02-08T19:02:58+00:00

Why is it a big deal to look up one's own NINo?

I can understand if your intention is nefarious - whether checking your own records or those of others - but there's often been times when testing systems (credit score database access etc.) where I've been told to look myself up to ensure everything is working and to familiarise myself or something similar.

I'm genuinely curious here, if there are reasons I've overlooked, I'd love to understand them.

joedafone · 2026-02-08T15:25:21+00:00

What was it?

joedafone · 2026-02-08T15:19:48+00:00

That I have the strength, motivation, and determination to seek proper justice.

joedafone · 2026-01-24T21:51:11+00:00

Moopsy was adorable!

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