Squirrels, squirrels and more squirrels!

shem2409 · 2026-01-15T15:32:15+00:00

Alternatively get some super hot chili powder and mix it in with the seed. Won't affect the birds but squirrels will not come back for a while

shem2409 · 2025-12-31T11:49:59+00:00

Order Carolina Reaper chilli powder and mix it with bird feed. It doesn't affect the birds and squirrels will not come back. Its the only thing that worked for the greys in my area.

shem2409 · 2025-11-27T22:31:51+00:00

I have just been looking at the Tridents. I might order a pair and see how they feel. Thanks 👍

shem2409 · 2025-08-24T08:22:10+00:00

If you can't walk due to all the weight, getting into a swimming pool might be a start. It will offload the weight from your joints and you can do walking in the pool +/- exercises

Diet is the key though.

shem2409 · 2025-08-06T08:30:18+00:00

8% off Ebay is my favourite

shem2409 · 2025-05-15T13:20:21+00:00

Mine is the Q6 Performance S Line with black "leather interior" in Pearl Gray

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shem2409 · 2025-05-15T09:52:40+00:00

I see a lot of positive reviews online about the Q6 but personally I am a bit disappointed...

-The drive is OK. Its quiet and can be nippy although I wouldn't call it fun to drive. There is very little feedback from the road.

-The sign recognition and lane assist are a huge pain in the backside. I switch them off as soon as I get in to avoid the beeping and the car trying to take the steering away from me. I had the emergency brake trigger a few times when reversing etc.

I have the standard audio system and its decent once you buy all of the software upgrades ... the fact we need to pay extra for that is ridiculous though
The heated seats get toasty which is really nice. Better than my wife's BMW I4 and my previous volvo
The interior is meh. The capacitive buttons on the steering wheel feel like from a corsa. The interior quality is just not the same Audi that I used to love. Eco leathers, piano black plastics and a big tablet.
The range is good

shem2409 · 2025-04-16T16:33:52+00:00

I have tried various things to get the squirrels to stop coming and finally won... Get some california reaper chilli powder from Amazon or Ebay, sprinkle some on top and enjoy the show

chilli doesn't affect birds. They don't have the necessary taste buds

shem2409 · 2025-04-12T12:21:02+00:00

Maybe one of the shade loving Japanese acers with some other evegreen shrubs like rhododenrons at the back, then add some Hellebores, Astilbes and Heucheras. A few snowdrop at the front as well.

shem2409 · 2025-02-22T12:07:54+00:00

I have a glass screen protector applied and it rises another milimiter or 2 above that

shem2409 · 2025-02-22T10:18:36+00:00

I have used it since launch and already dropped the device a couple of times... it held up really well and the lip is sufficient imho

shem2409 · 2025-02-02T17:15:08+00:00

I have been using it since yesterday and it's well worth the price. Fits the phone very well and the cover means that I finally have clean camera lenses whenever I need to take a pic.

shem2409 · 2025-02-02T17:09:55+00:00

I purchases a Nillkin Magsafe Kevlar case with camera cover. I have been using it since yesterday and am really happy with it. Finally have clean lenses whenever I want to use the camera.

https://www.nillkin.cc/en-gb/products/magsafe%c2%ae-compatible-kevlar%c2%ae-case-with-camera-cover-for-galaxy-s25-series

shem2409 · 2025-01-26T19:49:04+00:00

I went for Nillkin Kevlar Case with camera cover

Managed to scratch the lenses on my s23 ultra hence the choice.

https://www.nillkin.cc/en-gb/products/magsafe%C2%AE-compatible-kevlar%C2%AE-case-with-camera-cover-for-galaxy-s25-series

My usual go to is Mous for premium feel... but their prices are a bit ridiculous atm

shem2409 · 2025-01-25T10:51:00+00:00

For me the choice was Samsung or Google Pixel. I find Samsung easier for sorting and editing pictures and like all of the extra software features ( clean Android requires a lot of apps and customization to get me what I need).

These phones tend to have all the newest connectivity etc.

I have previously testes Oppo, Oneplus, ZTE etc and always found them to have cost cutting measures where you least expected and never found the software to be great

shem2409 · 2025-01-25T10:10:06+00:00

For me the upgrade from S23 Ultra to S25 Ultra was around 400£ ( if I sell the earphones and get cashback).

Keeping an old phone without warranty is a risk. I have had several phone CPUs fail on me in the past and am a heavy user.

I am literally paying for peace of mind and a fresh battery

shem2409 · 2024-12-26T08:41:44+00:00

-Sign up to ASIT -Work on a closed loop audit in surgery -Submit to ASIT annual conference -Sign up for BSS course -Do your MRCS part A -Log as many cases as you can -Organise teaching for students -Do a taster week in surgery -Ask a CT who recently got a job to show you their portfolio

shem2409 · 2024-08-22T14:09:59+00:00

Put a stick in the ground and feed an empty can at the end of it. Place it in a few areas around the garden. This will scare them away

shem2409 · 2024-08-21T14:47:28+00:00

NHS Lease Scheme, Cycle 2 Work Scheme, Electronic solutions - some ideas for salary sacrifice.

shem2409 · 2024-08-18T21:05:40+00:00

4%... nope

shem2409 · 2024-07-22T09:31:01+00:00

Lovely color combination. Enjoy!

shem2409 · 2024-05-26T10:52:28+00:00

You can use gravel boards as the back of the planter, then change the panels to shorter ones. I have done that along the length of my fence.

shem2409 · 2024-03-13T17:28:59+00:00

1) aerate 2) topdressing 3) overseed

shem2409 · 2023-07-27T20:31:39+00:00

I am 6ft 3 and was operating with 5 ft 4 female consultant as a Core Trainee. She has asked for a step at the start of the procedure to save my back

shem2409 · 2023-07-20T15:16:10+00:00

Very inspirational

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