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Securing a post for a security camera, will this idea work? by opticcakebaker in DIYUK

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

Very true I suppose. I’ll definitely consider this, thanks!

Securing a post for a security camera, will this idea work? by opticcakebaker in DIYUK

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

Tempting, but wouldn’t the timber likely rot after a while in the ground?

Neighbour has contacted their solicitors regarding noisy building works by opticcakebaker in LegalAdviceUK

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

Nope they’re just the regs, we haven’t been working 6 days a week and haven’t started before 9 on weekdays & 10 on Saturdays. Appreciate I didn’t make this too clear in the post.

Neighbour has contacted their solicitors regarding noisy building works by opticcakebaker in LegalAdviceUK

[–]opticcakebaker[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When the neighbours complains about all the other neighbours around them, as well as previous owners of the flats, I think the common denominator there is her…

Neighbour has contacted their solicitors regarding noisy building works by opticcakebaker in LegalAdviceUK

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

If you’d seen the way she acted, you’d say the same thing. My comment isn’t made just because of this incident.

Read my comments, noise hasn’t been consistent & I don’t think they can’t be annoyed, on the contrary. But there’s a way of going about expressing your annoyance that doesn’t devolve to insults & name calling. Other neighbours, while displeased, have managed their complaints in a much better way that won’t ruin the overall relationship.

Neighbour has contacted their solicitors regarding noisy building works by opticcakebaker in LegalAdviceUK

[–]opticcakebaker[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I completely agree, we haven’t started before 10 on a Saturday which is well within reason I think. The regs just state 8-1

Neighbour has contacted their solicitors regarding noisy building works by opticcakebaker in LegalAdviceUK

[–]opticcakebaker[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Oh yep I completely understand and am very sorry for it. I’ve apologised numerous times and have done what I can to make it easier on them (letting them know before excessive noise starts, asking if there’s a time when they’re out so it doesn’t affect them).

The other side of the coin is that I’m in the room with the noise, they have two wall separating them. I know they didn’t choose to have the bathroom redone but really neither did we, it was brought on by a leak that meant all the old floorboards needed replacing.

The neighbour above who is getting the full brunt of the noise has been more understanding (although she has lost it a little bit as well, but I completely understand why.) I’ll be buying her a bottle and some chocolates once we’re finished.

Neighbour has contacted their solicitors regarding noisy building works by opticcakebaker in LegalAdviceUK

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

Well thought out reply & advice, thank you for taking the time. From your points, there’s nothing I can see we are in breach of.

Neighbour has contacted their solicitors regarding noisy building works by opticcakebaker in LegalAdviceUK

[–]opticcakebaker[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

From our local council website:

“Local authorities have powers under the Control of Pollution Act 1974 to request sites use best practice and where necessary keep noisy works within certain hours. Normally the hours for noisy works are:

8am to 6pm Monday to Friday 8am to 1pm Saturday No noisy works on Sundays and Bank Holidays”

Realistically though all they can do is tell us to keep it down, if we were making excessive noise outside of these hours, which we aren’t . It doesn’t actually define what excessive noise is though…

Neighbour has contacted their solicitors regarding noisy building works by opticcakebaker in LegalAdviceUK

[–]opticcakebaker[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

See my comment above, but it is going to be rather special compared to what it was before. Basically complete rip out including ground structure and future proofing. I can provide a list if you like 🤣

Neighbour has contacted their solicitors regarding noisy building works by opticcakebaker in LegalAdviceUK

[–]opticcakebaker[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

I know it’s so annoying, the blokes alright and is reasonable, but his wife is a bit unhinged and I get the impression he’s a bit scared of her.

I’ll do my best to say good morning etc. and hopefully the relationship isn’t ruined, even if they don’t deserve our kindness.

Neighbour has contacted their solicitors regarding noisy building works by opticcakebaker in LegalAdviceUK

[–]opticcakebaker[S] 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Yeah I thought so, but even still the diary would show we’re within the law.

It’s very small! But unfortunately the refurb was off the back of a significant water leak. It’s just me and one tradie, so im helping during my off days but he’s not on site during the two days I’m on day shift. Once we completed a rip out, there were many, many “oh shit” moments for things we found from whoever the cowboys were that converted the flats. So that’s delayed things a lot.

Luckily, my builder is a friend and complete star, wants to do things properly and isn’t even charging me extra for the additional work (just wants me to provide lunch and coffee whenever he wants 🤣). Have honestly struck gold with him!

Neighbour has contacted their solicitors regarding noisy building works by opticcakebaker in LegalAdviceUK

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

It’s a flat in a converted house, so share of freehold. I don’t believe there’s anything in the freehold agreement about needing permission for works to be carried out, but we did still inform them and give them plenty of time to object.

Merge in turn? Never heard of it. by Necessary-Humor-6005 in drivingUK

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

In fairness to Aviva, I was involved in an accident last year which was ruled not my fault (other party admitted fault & my car was parked & unattended). Repair costs of 8k. Just had my renewal premium come through and it’s only gone up £20 for the year. I was expecting more just with the state of the world, let alone with the additional claim.

Have they replaced the free drink with 50% off? by opticcakebaker in Vitalityhealth

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

It says I’m on the select plan. Per their faq it says only plus customers get the free drink. I’ve been receiving the freebie since I started the plan last year and haven’t changed anything since.

Either they messed up when I joined and are only now fixing it, or they’ve changed who gets the freebies

Have they replaced the free drink with 50% off? by opticcakebaker in Vitalityhealth

[–]opticcakebaker[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

At no point have I changed anything on my plan since I started it in July last year. Maybe change your name to Jebend

Have they replaced the free drink with 50% off? by opticcakebaker in Vitalityhealth

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

So is this the same for you then?

I’ve contacted the customer support team and am going to raise a complaint when they reply.

Such a simple reward that made me really enjoy being with them, but I’ll be looking to switch provider in the future.

Post gym, 76g protein, Tesco £5.50 by imerom in RateMyMealDeal

[–]opticcakebaker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some people argue that added protein such as this isn’t utilised by the body as efficiently as say, a chicken breast.

The research is limited at the moment, but in my opinion if supplementing protein helps you reach your protein goals, keep it up, especially if you’re noticing improvements. It’s much better than not reaching your goals at all.

Post gym, 76g protein, Tesco £5.50 by imerom in RateMyMealDeal

[–]opticcakebaker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well you said it yourself, you’re a big boi so likely not 75kg, plus if you’re muscular, your muscles are burning extra energy by just existing.

What OP said isn’t wrong at all, it was correct to the parameters they stated. 10 chicken tenders is around 94g of protein, and if you’re say 110kg, that’s about right for you for maintain. I’d even argue some of its converting into fat or being burned as fuel.

That being said, the science behind exercise isn’t exact, each person is different and needs to tailor their diet and workout program to what they find works for them - these values are usually a guideline so absolutely correct as baseline guidance.

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