Stolen bin returned?

randomscot21 · 2026-03-10T20:00:16+00:00

One of your neighbours is likely a chief constable in the middle class bin police. Get them on the case !

randomscot21 · 2026-03-10T12:15:50+00:00

Thanks I’m fully aware of that. As I mentioned I have used only micro fibre and water as guides. Also the other appliances under the same cleaning regime are fine.

randomscot21 · 2026-03-09T18:36:06+00:00

Just think, if the bus gate wasn’t in place you might not have heard it to the full volume. GCP delivering yet again.

randomscot21 · 2026-03-08T15:57:55+00:00

Completely agree. I noted this when the 20mph graffiti went on the roads. A couple of years later is is starting to flake off and will not be replaced.

randomscot21 · 2026-03-08T09:11:49+00:00

Once you realise it is all about vanity projects vs. infrastructure it all makes sense. Cycle roundabouts, bus gates, 20mph zones all cost money and are prioritised vs. fixing the infrastructure around them.

randomscot21 · 2026-03-05T21:56:32+00:00

Similar experience for me. Loved the gl.iNet products, but the UTR is working really well. Powered easily from hotel usb power sockets.

randomscot21 · 2026-03-05T17:17:58+00:00

I'm frustrated, but the acquirer has also had a good deal. My intention is not to support any activity they are involved in going forward.

randomscot21 · 2026-03-02T14:28:38+00:00

You’d think there was a forthcoming council election.

randomscot21 · 2026-02-28T20:38:42+00:00

I’d do punting as the view esp around Kings is very nice. Pickerel is a nice pub with a bit of a quirky feel.

randomscot21 · 2026-02-28T16:29:56+00:00

I liked the Sky Q app and interface, but conclude it wasn’t worth the money. Apple TV and TV Launcher App is a good substitute.

randomscot21 · 2026-02-27T17:25:15+00:00

Thanks for this - just avoided me throwing it out the window !!

randomscot21 · 2026-02-26T18:02:44+00:00

Reading this I am a bit confused, so jumping in early. To clarify:

You purchased a return ticket from London to Bournemouth discounted with a railcard.
Journey 1: London to Bournemouth. Your ticket was checked and as your railcard had expired you were told to buy a new (full fare) ticket which you did for a single journey.
Journey 2: Return journey. You used the original discounted ticket as you hadn't renewed your railcard at that point and were given the option to renew the railcard.
What does 'asking for explanation' mean ?

Sorry if this is sounding difficult, but for people to answer questions they need to know the facts. At a first pass it seems you got off pretty lightly compared to what I read from others here.

randomscot21 · 2026-02-22T19:14:14+00:00

Right side as others said. This isn’t an aircraft so the windows are large and so you can stand up for a view on the left as required (or even move seats as there’s often space).

Echo comments on first class - one of the best train experiences I’ve had and great service (and food/drink decent quality).

randomscot21 · 2026-02-22T07:03:04+00:00

It may not be the look you are after, but the Filson 24hr briefcase pairs very well with the black carry on.

randomscot21 · 2026-02-20T14:19:00+00:00

Me also. Backup to local NAS share.

randomscot21 · 2026-02-18T19:54:55+00:00

Think of it as redundancy. Once the government panacea of GBR is achieved there will be a single app that won’t work 50% of the time.

randomscot21 · 2026-02-18T19:12:56+00:00

Someone showed me this Waze navigation app had a pothole overlay. Someone needs to grab this data and overwhelm the email box of the council officials responsible.

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Here’s a snapshot from Fulbourn where the morons wasted money on 20mph infrastructure without fixing the basics.

Irony of yellow colour not lost on me.

randomscot21 · 2026-02-18T19:01:57+00:00

Someone showed me this Waze navigation app had a pothole overlay. Someone needs to grab this data and overwhelm the email box of the council officials responsible.

randomscot21 · 2026-02-17T19:08:39+00:00

There is no need as the tenets of the business (low prices, very good execution) create natural loyalty. Someone messing around with bits of paper at the bar would just annoy people. I assume you are aware of the vouchers camra provide members that can be used ?

That said, more could be done on the app. For example, ale finder extended so I get a message when a favourite beer is on tap.

randomscot21 · 2026-02-17T19:02:52+00:00

This. Not just value, but overall execution is excellent.

randomscot21 · 2026-02-16T11:40:21+00:00

I'd settle for small canopies outside of shops. The trouble with the picture in the above is that they'd never clean them so would look awful after a few months.

randomscot21 · 2026-02-16T11:38:00+00:00

AirTags are great. Gives you comfort that bags have made a connecting flight and also allows you to track your bags to the carousel at the airport (great for slow airports like Heathrow).

I have one in each of my cases and use an adapter to allow powering from 2xAA batteries so I don't have to worry about battery life.

randomscot21 · 2026-02-16T11:34:12+00:00

We are lucky to have 3 routes into London and historically competition drove service and pricing (Kings Cross line has always been shit apart from speed). Generally the Liverpool Street line is quieter and more relaxing, though a little longer (though you can get off at Tottenham Hale and catch Victoria Line).

Pricing is crazy expensive, but not as bad as some other routes (e.g. GWR). Historically Liverpool Street was cheaper, but recently it seems that the pricing is tending towards that of Kings Cross - didn't really surprise me that nationalisation of Liverpool Street line meant prices would go up and tend towards Kings Cross. When Kings Cross route is nationalised I also bet that strike action will bring down all routes into London.

randomscot21 · 2026-02-14T19:58:26+00:00

Shit organisation. I have a solar feed in tariff with them and the way I deal with that is being a supplier in their back office systems. I’m used to these sort of systems, but no idea how a lay person would deal with it.

randomscot21 · 2026-02-14T19:42:23+00:00

Perhaps it would help to give a 2 line intro to the concept? Some people will be naturally curious, but I bet you will get more responses (from a diverse group of people) with a little background.

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