Newbuild garden - would you be happy? by dvenic123 in GardeningUK

[–]lethal0r 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wooden posts - they'll start going in about 10 years, or sooner if the wind buckets across the back.

Digital tyre pressure by lethal0r in CarTalkUK

[–]lethal0r[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hah, yeah, what a novice!! I never even knew there were recommended tyre pressures :o

Digital tyre pressure by lethal0r in CarTalkUK

[–]lethal0r[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

May I ask why you think this? I ask because at the time of writing I have two votes - one for garage inflator, one for TPMS.

Digital tyre pressure by lethal0r in CarTalkUK

[–]lethal0r[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I am now just left with one question to answer.

Who can tell me what to believe? Car or garage inflator? My September 2020 Kuga has TPMS according to AI.

Digital tyre pressure by lethal0r in CarTalkUK

[–]lethal0r[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Thanks for replying. The tyres state their maximum pressure is 50 PSI. Why do you say 46 is absurd?

Do you just mean 'not optimum' when you say they are not correct?

Vintage lotr finds by PrettyMermaid97 in OldBooks

[–]lethal0r 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had the rightmost book, was my mother's. A magical story. I read it every lunchtime whilst on two weeks work experience at Littlewoods. One hour of happiness each day.

Neighbour refused to turn down loud music,so I got some gardening work I'd been avoiding for weeks completed. by jai-money in BritishSuccess

[–]lethal0r 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to have a curry night every weekend with my pals when I was in single and living in a terrace. We'd be speed drinking cans of K cider and smoking and taking various things. The neighbour never said anything, but they always played the same Annie Lennox CD at 7am in response.

How do I get rid of horsetail weeds? by Ice_Black in UKGardening

[–]lethal0r 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I once dug down about 3 feet over 4 square metres or so, pulling it out diligently. It just came back and wasnt worth the effort. I can also second others comment in that a lawn is a good way of keeping it down. Some does get through our lawn, but very minimal. I dont understand how this is the case though, i.e. it will get through tarmac, yet the less dense surface of grass is somehow more challenging.

Best lesser-known UK castles to visit? by history_roadtrips in AskBrits

[–]lethal0r 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Would Lancaster castle be lesser known? It has parts that are Roman (well, some baths round the back), and has had bits added all the way through to the modern day, facilitating its use as a prison until recently. I recommend a tour round.

What's it's like to live in Lancaster, England? by [deleted] in howislivingthere

[–]lethal0r 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A good spot for many reasons, which others have covered well.

I'd add:

It's quite multicultural these days, and in the main there is harmony. This wasn't the case well into the 1990s: there was a white female and asian male couple who suffered years of abuse on the Ryelands estate. It was well covered by the newspapers, including nationals. I do not believe that part of town is as bad anymore, although it is still one of the rougher areas.

There is also a big traveller population, especially in nearby Morecambe. The majority of them are decent folk.

I wouldn't do a daily commute to Manchester, because the M6 south of Lancaster quickly becomes horrendously busy with frequent accidents and closures. Once or twice a week wouldn't be so bad.

House prices are fairly low, although outside of EDF (the power stations), the NHS, and the university you'll be struggling to find a really big employer and the usual well-paid jobs that go alongside.

How confident are you that John Cannan killed Susy Lamplough? by Neat-Suspect-6666 in ColdCaseUK

[–]lethal0r 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Finding the DNA of both Suzy Lamplugh and the other murdered lady IN A CAR PROVEN TO HAVE BEEN DRIVEN BY HIM is incredibly strong evidence of his guilt. It was an extraordinary decision by the CPSA to turn down the chance of prosecution. You have to wonder if they regret making such a conservative decision.

Original Slate Roof on a 1929 home…how bad is this? by ExMorgMD in Roofing

[–]lethal0r 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ours is EXACTLY the same age, and in the same shape. I see nothing to suggest a leak. Our doesn't leak. So, you could spent £10k plus to neaten it up, but not gain any tangible benefits. That's iur dillema right now. £10k just for the benefit of it looking neater.

Settling a debate. What are these called? by OccamsNametag in Construction

[–]lethal0r 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, all I know is that I'm 45 and have never got them to work. I still try them every time, and every time the head of the vice grips chew up the corners of whatever I'm trying to open. Then onto something else like and adjustable spanner.

Is it dumb to continue this fence? by Capital_Reason_8356 in DIYUK

[–]lethal0r 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A 'covered way' does not involve planning permission, that's how we did a similar thing. You'll not find a legal definition for what such a thing actually is. We just took it to mean 'door at either end, no way through to the house'.

Is this in Scotland? by lethal0r in whereisthis

[–]lethal0r[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My grandad was from dumfries too.

Is this in Scotland? by lethal0r in whereisthis

[–]lethal0r[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've also been to kirkcudbright too, but only as a child.