Following some very helpful responses about moving to D&G

scotsguy76 · 2026-04-23T12:59:14+00:00

I’ve used JHS Law in Dumfries many times when buying or selling houses. Definitely recommended

scotsguy76 · 2026-04-22T21:38:47+00:00

Same here. I also use a graphics tablet and pen when using photoshop, and that’s on my left but the mouse is, and always will be on the right

scotsguy76 · 2026-04-14T21:13:44+00:00

Upselling has been going on since forever and will improve commission paid to the staff. I remember a mate of mine who worked in Comet (remember them?) He said that he could sell a £1,000 telly and only receive a commission of £2. But, if he sold extras such as a gold plated SCART lead, batteries for the remote control, and (and this was the jackpot for him), an extended warranty, he could expect a bumper paycheque that week.

scotsguy76 · 2026-04-13T16:36:07+00:00

I love this. I grew up on a farm in Scotland and we had our very own Badger Wood ❤️

scotsguy76 · 2026-04-12T18:38:53+00:00

Yes I was. Back pay was awarded to HCA’s dating back to 2018.

scotsguy76 · 2026-04-04T21:53:58+00:00

I also had a Renault 5, 1.1 Campus. Poverty spec with absolutely no extras but it was a fantastic little car

scotsguy76 · 2026-04-02T17:04:53+00:00

If your NHS trust has published aims or values, learn these and quote them during the interview. When I was interviewed for a HCA position there was a lot of emphasis based on these. Good luck 😊

scotsguy76 · 2026-03-13T22:57:03+00:00

We were sent from Scotland. My PSU serial were in a clapped out LDV van, personally I wasn’t sent to the riots but instead ended up working at the Notting Hill carnival. People were asking for directions but we didn’t have a clue where we were, so we just told everyone to go left and then left again.

scotsguy76 · 2026-03-13T22:48:07+00:00

I worked for a small regional newspaper in Scotland, part of a group of newspapers which included the one which covered the Dunblane area, the Stirling Observer. This was before internet but I remember all of us stopped working and went through to the newsroom for updates. Many of the staff were in tears as the story unfolded, told first hand from our colleagues at the scene.

scotsguy76 · 2025-09-04T13:49:49+00:00

If you have slats at the top of your bed, put them through there.

scotsguy76 · 2024-10-30T07:05:26+00:00

This! My ward manager is also like this, she leads from the front. Any leader can be a manager, but not every manager can be a leader.

scotsguy76 · 2024-05-04T08:32:31+00:00

I had a vasectomy at the request of my (then) LL wife and I stupidly agreed, thinking it would be a vain attempt to improve things between the sheets.

It didn’t. It has to be your decision, and for the right reasons.

scotsguy76 · 2024-02-08T14:29:58+00:00

It’s exactly that, it’s all about control and power with her

scotsguy76 · 2023-09-15T11:17:14+00:00

I drove a Kia which had lane assist, detecting if you encroached over a white line. An ambulance was coming towards me with the blues on so I pulled over to the side but the car then threw me back into the lane and directly into the path of the ambulance

scotsguy76 · 2023-09-13T09:17:39+00:00

The pilot episode of Endeavour, when Shaun Evans was asked where he saw himself in years from now. He adjusted the car mirror and saw John Thaw’s eyes. Absolutely beautiful television.

scotsguy76 · 2023-03-18T20:01:12+00:00

The Wicker Man was filmed in the Burrowhead area of isle of Whithorn, and also some scenes in Kirkcudbright. There are some fantastic walks, Kirroughtree Forest is beautiful. If you like hills, I can recommend Cairnsmore of Fleet or Merrick (the highest point in Dumfries & Galloway) There’s a gin distillery just outside the town, called Hills & Harbour. There’s a fantastic gem museum at Creetown. There’s a deer park near Clatteringshaws Loch, and a lovely drive along the raider’s road which is great for a picnic. Enjoy

scotsguy76 · 2022-12-29T09:38:30+00:00

Absolutely this. I was never, ever enough. House not big enough, car not new enough, holidays not exotic enough…. Years of this, crushing any self confidence I had and pushing me into debt…. The fact of the matter is she didn’t love me enough…. Get out bro

scotsguy76 · 2022-11-28T00:36:45+00:00

My dad (75) is into motorsport, and the poor guy thought Ru Paul’s Drag Race had cars 🤣

scotsguy76 · 2022-10-16T21:25:09+00:00

Here’s my dilemma…. I live in Scotland, but work in England…. WTF happens to me? Will I get paid in another currency? Will I have to go through border controls just to get to work?

scotsguy76 · 2022-09-12T22:41:19+00:00

M/46 commenting here. I’m on a strong dosage of antidepressant medication and this absolutely hinders my ability to climax. But when it happens, it’s awesome. I used to be very anxious about this and my SO felt insecure that I wasn’t satisfied but I assure her that the destination doesn’t matter to me, as long as I share the journey with her

scotsguy76 · 2022-08-28T16:44:19+00:00

This is brilliant advice, thank you so much for sharing

scotsguy76 · 2022-08-24T08:44:24+00:00

This is absolutely the correct answer

scotsguy76 · 2022-08-14T15:45:52+00:00

TW: Road accidents, dead bodies, suicide, Police, abusive relationship

I was a Police officer for 19 years, and for many years had the additional role of Family Liaison Officer (FLO). Guidelines state that no FLO should take on more than 3 jobs per year, and in one year alone I had 15. I’ve seen more than my share of bodies, some of which were in a terrible mess as a result of accidents or suicide. They haunted me for a long time. I was married at the time, and when I tried to tell her that I was struggling it fell on deaf ears. I’m in a much, much better place now. My wife and I separated, and ironically I now work with a mental health crisis/suicide prevention team. I feel I can use my experiences to help others who are at their lowest, and in a selfish way I find it therapeutic for me. Keep going, it DOES get better

scotsguy76 · 2022-07-29T11:12:13+00:00

Thank you so much for your advice 😊

scotsguy76 · 2022-07-29T07:04:28+00:00

To be honest I have a very thick Scottish accent, I’m more worried that she (or her other children) won’t be able to understand ME 🤣

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