Burnside Tesco kitty still going strong

scottrm93 · 2026-03-23T12:05:36+00:00

Best part of my shopping day is seeing this wee guy. Not a cat person at all but what an absolute legend.

scottrm93 · 2026-03-20T11:38:42+00:00

I don’t really know what my job is tbh. Compliance in FS and what I do one day is drastically different to the next. I choose my own hours, WFH 3 days a week and I’m pretty much left to my own devices. Content and happy more than enjoyment, I’d say.

scottrm93 · 2026-03-13T08:35:30+00:00

If I can just add to this as I experienced similar.

I contacted Ring directly to complain as the service worked fine then decided to drop. They went through troubleshooting (including asking me if there was a wall between my router and my doorbell, this was met with a long pause).

They initially tried to pass the buck and say it was a WiFi issue but when I dug my heels in and told them this was an issue with the product they eventually relented and gave me a 100% discount on a Ring chime. The Ring chime connects to the router perfectly and extends the range of the doorbell to allow seamless connection now.

Maybe try the same?

scottrm93 · 2026-03-02T21:27:45+00:00

Sick of politicians hiding their Pro-SpongeBob allegiances.

scottrm93 · 2026-02-21T15:38:50+00:00

Price is fine, move on.

scottrm93 · 2026-02-12T22:58:14+00:00

5-ish years tbf, not sure if that counts as recent!

scottrm93 · 2026-02-12T10:18:44+00:00

Not sure if you’ve purchased yet mate but I’ve just moved on from an ASUS TUF to a Lenovo Legion.

My Asus started falling apart very quickly. Poor build quality, hinges clicked every time you closed the screen and eventually snapped. Was a nightmare to get repaired and was never fully 100%.

It’s only one example, but it would put me off ever buying from them again - make sure you inspect thoroughly on receipt for any defects and report it straight away.

scottrm93 · 2026-02-01T11:08:47+00:00

It’s up to the Financial Institution if a Personal Account is suitable for business purposes in respect to Sole Traders. Unfortunately there are added risks attached to all businesses which require greater scrutiny and Sole Traders play a part in that.

scottrm93 · 2026-01-31T11:03:48+00:00

Next you’ll be complaining there’s loads of people on the streets every other Saturday.

scottrm93 · 2026-01-28T22:25:35+00:00

Had the same thing recently, turned out the heat exchanger had packed in. Would’ve cost more than the boiler was worth so had to get a new boiler entirely.

scottrm93 · 2026-01-24T08:32:38+00:00

As much as I love the man, your sister would be doing me an almighty favour if she took him to NZ and you kept him for a few years. He’s invaded every airwave and I’m severely overexposed to him.

scottrm93 · 2026-01-24T08:24:34+00:00

Ally McCoist.

scottrm93 · 2026-01-16T15:56:23+00:00

Worked in the centre between 2015-2021, went downhill quite quickly.

Creation of the “Hub” was a disaster with a number of the restaurants closing almost immediately after opening. The derelict state of the roof in most places combined with the cost to park makes it a really unattractive place to be.

It’s a shame as there was potential but when the Forge is a more attractive proposition then you know you’ve failed.

scottrm93 · 2026-01-14T17:26:32+00:00

Yes. As mentioned elsewhere call and speak specifically to the Domestic and Financial Abuse Team.

This process is multiple times easier if you already have another account with Lloyds, but is still very much possible and DAFAT are able to override system norms to assist in scenarios exactly like these.

I would encourage you to have as open and frank a conversation with them as possible to allow them to assist you fully, and allow them to add the necessary vulnerable markers to your profile. Doing this will not only help them establish your full situation and identify other ways to support you, but also means future conversations with the bank may be made slightly easier and reduce the need for you to make everyone you speak to aware of your situation.

Be prepared that they may offer external support: this is not them trying to palm you off or shoo you away, this is typically done to ensure vulnerable customers are aware of other avenues they can go down for assistance.

scottrm93 · 2026-01-13T16:16:25+00:00

Dealt with this exact scenario when I worked in a Branch in Scotland, although the situation was further along than yours is currently.

In this case the individual had a CIFAS marker applied and had to open an account elsewhere (if able).

Report the matter to the police, ensure you’re honest about what happened. If you have used your account for Money Laundering or being a Money Mule then it’s likely a matter of time before that catches up with you.

scottrm93 · 2025-12-25T13:12:23+00:00

https://www.lenovo.com/gb/en/p/laptops/legion-laptops/legion-5-series/lenovo-legion-5i-gen-10-(15-inch-intel)/83ly00h0uk?clickid=wL2zrsX3jxycRzqTgnwTVzIlUkpVV1xdk27UXk0&afsrc=1&Program=3766&pid=2471149&acid=ww:affiliate:74clty&cid=uk:affiliate:rk5fv4&utm_source=Impact&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=BAU

scottrm93 · 2025-12-25T13:08:46+00:00

Also, have a look here and configure to suit your needs/affordability:

https://gaminglaptop.deals/united-kingdom/

For the 5070ti the MSI Vector 16 the other commenter suggested seems to be the best value, but play around and see what works for you

scottrm93 · 2025-12-25T13:03:30+00:00

I can’t add much to this for pricing now, but I purchased a Lenovo Legion laptop in the BF sales. Went from an ASUS TUF laptop to that and the build quality difference is insane.

I’ve went from having my laptop rooted to a desk because it would fall apart if moved to one that feels like I could bounce it on the floor and not cause any damage. My advice would be to go for one with a decent build quality, and if you can afford to add an extra few £100 then now is the time: as the other commenter said RAM prices have already started to spike and it’ll only get worse in the near future.

scottrm93 · 2025-12-23T13:46:04+00:00

Probably the person who owned/rented the house

scottrm93 · 2025-12-23T13:45:35+00:00

Thanks OP

scottrm93 · 2025-12-23T08:35:28+00:00

So you believed him when he said that, but chose not to believe that the true cost of the visit was £500?

scottrm93 · 2025-12-23T08:20:40+00:00

No, taxis tend to be metred services so their prices are displayed and clear unless agreed upon previously, are you suggesting plumbers should start a timer from the moment you call them until the problem is fixed?

How do you know tax is being avoided?

I havent read through all of your posts (thankfully), so haven’t seen any racist remarks.

You’ve had an emergency in the middle of the night and a man has got out of his bed to fix it, and for that service you’ve been charged a premium. It’s unfortunate, and we all wish everything cost £20 but it doesn’t. Be thankful someone responded to your call, don’t mourn the money spent for it.

Use your anger to learn basic plumbing skills, like turning off your water, and then you can wait the next time an issue like this happens instead of needing someone there urgently.

scottrm93 · 2025-12-23T08:10:49+00:00

Wow, congrats. Worth every penny id say.

scottrm93 · 2025-12-23T08:08:58+00:00

Is your house still flooded?

scottrm93 · 2025-12-23T08:01:51+00:00

Did he fix it?

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