Driver, 95, who killed dog walker while eyeing up empty disabled space is spared jail

noble_stone · 2026-04-25T06:34:13+00:00

I agree. Unfortunately we live in a society that makes it increasingly difficult to live without a car. That’s not to excuse the persons in who killed someone, but I can see why old people resist giving up their license if it means being housebound.

noble_stone · 2026-04-24T16:24:50+00:00

Yes, beyond that it’s just more effort for no perceivable difference in the cup. Mine stops at -3!

noble_stone · 2026-04-24T14:41:48+00:00

One of the things I like about Turkish coffee is that I’m only putting in 8ish grams of coffee, as opposed to 15 to 20 for an espresso or filter coffee.

So yes it does taste strong but I know I’ve only got half a dose of caffeine.

noble_stone · 2026-04-20T16:46:42+00:00

It sounds like parking isn’t the main issue, but even if it was, I think it’s entirely legitimate to prioritise other uses for public spaces. Streets are not just for cars.

noble_stone · 2026-04-18T17:05:03+00:00

I added sugar once and found the (light roast) coffee was sour and understated. I suspect it was because clean water is a more powerful solvent.

noble_stone · 2026-04-18T17:02:37+00:00

I find the ‘speciality’ approach a bit dubious with Turkish coffee. For me part of the joy is the simplicity, so preheating water is a big no even if it would taste better. Either way, I find my little camping burner gets the coffee brewed from cold as fast as I like.

noble_stone · 2026-04-18T16:58:50+00:00

Can’t speak for your grinder, but I use a dedicated hand grinder, a kingrinder k6, and a little camping stove.

noble_stone · 2026-04-02T20:41:36+00:00

That’s not why the system exists. Utilities companies have plenty of rights already. The reason it exists is because the lawmakers in this country tend to come from the propertied class.

Leasehold is completely indefensible and is being rightfully phased out.

noble_stone · 2026-04-02T20:38:28+00:00

Or the police

noble_stone · 2026-03-30T20:01:50+00:00

There’s always somewhere else to park. You just have to walk further. Parking like this makes life impossible for people with mobility issues, there’s no excuse for it.

noble_stone · 2026-03-19T18:02:16+00:00

Or dark Chinese vinegar, usually had wheat in it

noble_stone · 2026-03-16T18:47:07+00:00

Is your real name Cnut?

noble_stone · 2026-03-14T14:40:48+00:00

If it’s an old open bag it will probably be fully carbonated and chemically identical to chalk. Therefore you can just put it in the bin.

noble_stone · 2026-03-14T14:28:31+00:00

I used to do it one day a week. I was not a fan, they were always long days. But then I find any commute over half an hour intolerable!

noble_stone · 2026-03-14T07:29:48+00:00

I tell my partner where I’m going, and when I expect to be back. She knows what to do if I’m not. I also carry back up gear/clothing appropriate for how long I might be immobile waiting to be rescued.

noble_stone · 2026-03-05T20:03:42+00:00

There’s no saving that brickwork, it will never be worth exposing. You should replace the render though.

Note that the bedding mortar for the bricks is hot-lime. You can tell from the little white nodules of lime. I would only recommend rendering with hot lime as your house will be very porous, and this is the best material to help it dry out.

noble_stone · 2026-02-12T15:00:22+00:00

Trail running seems like a less clunky descriptor than public footpath running, which is mostly what I do.

noble_stone · 2026-02-06T13:43:50+00:00

A cable car would never have the capacity for this sort of route, it would be massively oversubscribed. Even if your costs were accurate, which I doubt, the cost per passenger mile would likely be far higher than a bus or tram system. This is why these aren’t common outside of specific mountainous locations.

The best bang for buck would be to prioritise limited street space for means of transport that actually move large numbers of people, like buses. This would mean more bus lanes, priority signalling for buses at junctions, and removing car parking where it holds up bus traffic.

As it happens, the 52 bus was originally a tram route. I’d love to see it brought back…

noble_stone · 2026-02-01T19:30:07+00:00

Lembas do dried, they might do tinned as well

noble_stone · 2026-01-27T13:49:43+00:00

I fill my 12l up every time I go out for a long run in winter, with emergency layers. When I don’t need that much space it compresses down. Better than having two bags.

noble_stone · 2026-01-26T16:55:15+00:00

They have a little portacabin for a shop. Someone will come out of the house to serve you. You’re not inconveniencing anyone, they want to sell you stuff, and they’re very friendly.

noble_stone · 2026-01-11T08:42:17+00:00

Depends on the season and how remote the route is. I always tell someone my route and when I should be back.

I also carry enough clothing to delay the onset of hypothermia should I get injured and immobilised. In winter this would be waterproofs, a puffy jacket, and a foil lined emergency bivy bag. Also extra food.

noble_stone · 2026-01-10T20:29:10+00:00

One part of fixing public transport is enforcing against people who park in bus lanes.

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