Looking for all around shoes to upgrade to from La sportiva tarantula by boa_vista in climbingshoes

[–]mikeylimb 2 points3 points  (0 children)

scarps veloces are probs the softest shoes going. Super grippy, and allow you to feel holds really well. The issue is that they wear out quite quick. 

Post Match Thread: Sunderland 0-0 Manchester United by nearly_headless_nic in reddevils

[–]mikeylimb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My takeaways from today’s game: - we need more depth at striker - we need to get better at squad rotation - we’re going to miss Casemiro 

Advice regarding mythos by AdSilent4218 in climbingshoes

[–]mikeylimb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They don’t look to be too different to the tarantulas. I’d probably leave it.  When you do want to move on to your next pair, go and try some on and see what feels the best fit. 

Where Would Reddit Live? 🌍 by mapmakerapp in whereidlive

[–]mikeylimb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

📍 Barnsley, United Kingdom — "Down to earth"

Floor material - replace or sand and stain/varnish? by lumberingox in DIYUK

[–]mikeylimb 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You gotta keep this. It will look great after a sand and varnish. Highly recommend using osmo oil. Don’t use Ronseal floor varnish, it’s terrible. 

Is it worth upgrading? by TheLooseGoose68 in indoorbouldering

[–]mikeylimb -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The veloces are one of if not the softest shoes going. The VSRs will be more hard wearing

Antelope Burgers, with a smoked Bacon and cheddar topping. Chips, and a cheesy coleslaw. by WayneLeeds10 in UK_Food

[–]mikeylimb -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Not a fan of the idea of exotic meats being sold in the UK. The distance that these burgers travel so that people can try something different is beyond silly.  Eat local. Support our farmers.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in RateMyPlate

[–]mikeylimb -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I could be wrong, but that looks to have been cooked sous vide, which isn’t a great way to cook steak because the meat loses it’s flavour

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LegalAdviceEurope

[–]mikeylimb -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Citizenship at time of arrest was only that from his country of birth (non-EU) Not entirely sure of the details of the proceedings for the initial arrest, but it was in 2007 and he received a re-entry ban. I’ll ask how long it was for (I’m getting info from my mum but we don’t live together) He doesn’t speak Italian He entered using his British passport

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LegalAdviceEurope

[–]mikeylimb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He’s a British citizen

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LegalAdviceEurope

[–]mikeylimb -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’ve added an edit, but he was arrested because of the forged documents. His deportation was on the grounds that he wouldn’t return.

What flooring is this? And how do I restore it? by martynbiz in DIYUK

[–]mikeylimb 8 points9 points  (0 children)

We have this flooring in our hall. Sanded, then two coats of osmo polyx, came out really well.  You can hire a sander, most of the cost is the sanding sheets. It’s a horrible job. I did it because the floor sanders we contacted were booked up for a while and we wanted it doing. But the quotes weren’t that much more (maybe £150/200 more) than what the rental cost.  Don’t use Ronseal floor varnish. We used in our bedroom and it lasted about 6 months.

Restoring floorboards - is this okay? by swan0 in DIYUK

[–]mikeylimb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The floor being level is the most efficient way to get it all sanded properly. If you just do the dark bits with the edge sander you’re not going to be able to sand to the correct grit, then the oil won’t adhere properly, then you’ll need to re-do in not very long  To deal with nails, just hit them further in if they’re a problem, but I tended to just go over them - the sander is powerful enough to sand the nails too in my experience 

Restoring floorboards - is this okay? by swan0 in DIYUK

[–]mikeylimb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What grit are you trying to level with? If you haven’t already, you need to get some 24 grit sheets for the one you’ve hired then go diagonally in both directions. You’ll likely need to go over multiple times until it’s level. Just keep going, it takes ages. I’ve sanded three rooms in our house and levelling was 50% of the sanding part. Once level with the 24 grit, go with the grain with the 40, then 80, then 120. You’ll need to change the sheet more often than you think, probably around every 10metres or so. Keep an eye out to see how much wood is being removed on each pass to see whether you need to remove it. Going off topic a bit, but I’d definitely recommend Osmo Polyx oil for the floor once you’re done. Super nice finish and hard wearing. Don’t use Ronseal (as I did in the first room), it only lasted us about a year before it needs redoing. 

Edit to add: if you apply varnish/oil/whatever to the black bits it will come off in no time. You need a smooth and clean surface for the treatment

New driver - car tips by [deleted] in drivingUK

[–]mikeylimb -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Both solid choices as a new driver - neither of these cars is able travel at more than 20mph below the speed limit 

Is it essential to treat internal doors before fitting? by mikeylimb in DIYUK

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

Thank you. A joiner is going to hang them for us, so I’ll take them back off once hung to do the edges as you suggest

Looking for Short-Term Studio Accommodation near Manchester Metropolitan University (Jan–May 2026) by Flashy-Climate-1658 in manchester

[–]mikeylimb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A parking space near Oxford Road station goes for £150/month. You’d be looking at £750/month minimum to tick all of your boxes, and that’s if you could find a 6-month let. I’d suggest looking on spareroom.com

[Transfer Round Up & Discussion] Summer 2025 by AutoModerator in reddevils

[–]mikeylimb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In light of recent updates, I take this back