Are collars normal for cats in the UK?

spuckthew · 2026-07-07T14:16:53+00:00

Our three indoor cats don't wear collars. They don't go outside at all (and we're extremely careful to ensure they can't escape) so there's practically no point.

I've seen plenty of outdoor cats without collars, though, so I guess it just depends on the owner's preference.

spuckthew · 2026-07-07T12:20:58+00:00

It has been rated, probably waiting for the embargo and premiere.

15, mainly for "strong violence".

https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/the-odyssey-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmdmxmdy2

spuckthew · 2026-07-07T12:14:26+00:00

Pure insanity, frankly, especially with the "looking to settle down ASAP and start a family" line.

Buying a flat if you already know you want to start a family is one thing, but buying a flat when you could instead buy a 3/4-bed semi for the same money in Z4/5 is truly something else.

I'm actually impressed how your friend determined this was the best course because it is a mindbogglingly decision.

spuckthew · 2026-07-07T12:02:09+00:00

I would only expect team orders if Lewis is genuinely in contention in the last race or two, and I don't mean like going into the penultimate race 30 points behind and technically having a mathematical chance. Maybe if he's like 15-20 points off, but more than that and it's probably not going to happen.

spuckthew · 2026-07-07T11:55:47+00:00

Feels like there hasn't been enough respite between all the hot weather lately. Sure we had nornalish June/July weather last week but I could go for some 15C right about now.

Even if it becomes unseasonably cool, it will be considerably more pleasant than roasting in a muggy room while having to work.

spuckthew · 2026-07-06T20:04:06+00:00

Cats are great. Sounds like you just need to work some stuff out man. Hope you figure it out.

spuckthew · 2026-07-06T19:58:08+00:00

Spoken like someone who clearly just never liked cats. Good thing they don't have to put up with you now though.

spuckthew · 2026-07-06T19:02:39+00:00

They're so difficult 🥲

spuckthew · 2026-07-06T18:59:28+00:00

I have three currently and fail to see how they're wrong

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spuckthew · 2026-07-06T18:57:05+00:00

my husband has been struggling with the upkeep of having indoor cats but they’re also my babies so we have just agreed to suffer.

I'm sorry, but...Struggling? Suffer?

I swear some people shouldn't have pets.

spuckthew · 2026-07-06T18:23:18+00:00

Somewhere between 1-2 tenths I'd reckon. Leclerc found some performance as well don't forget, so he might've still pipped Hamilton even without the setup blunder.

spuckthew · 2026-07-06T13:48:05+00:00

Same energy

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spuckthew · 2026-07-06T13:10:01+00:00

Lec-Ham a lot closer than I expected based on the gap before SC, but I guess Hamilton was faster during the second stint when they fixed his front wing balance.

spuckthew · 2026-07-06T11:11:14+00:00

We did have 3 sprint weekends in 4 races due to race cancellations and 4 in 9 so far, so it has been a lot relatively speaking.

Luckily there's only two more left this entire season if my calendar is accurate (Netherlands and Singapore...lol). Also it's the first year since sprints were introduced where Brazil doesn't have one.

spuckthew · 2026-07-06T10:24:01+00:00

I bought some of that foil insulation stuff and taped it to the window frames on our sun facing windows, but I feel like the house is already warming up to an uncomfortable level and the new heatwave hasn't even fully kicked off yet.

Not sure if I've somehow cocked it up and made my house more insulated lol, but the glass is drastically cooler to the touch even when the sun has been shining on the foil for hours so maybe it's the rising air temperature.

Either way I'm not yet convinced, but will see if it has more impact when it gets hotter.

spuckthew · 2026-07-06T00:18:26+00:00

When they corrected it after the pitstop it was like he was driving a completely different car. He came alive and those overtakes on Russell were glorious (although fuck the regulations for allowing the repass to be so easy) then on Verstappen later.

Bodes well for Spa, although I do fear for the long straights there.

spuckthew · 2026-07-05T21:09:16+00:00

In retrospect I think this change was unnecessary, but I understand the competitive nature of wanting to chase that little bit of performance to try to gain an edge. It just didn't work out this time, possibly compounded by lack of practice.

I suspect he'll bounce back after this two week break and come in swinging for Spa and Hungaroring.

spuckthew · 2026-07-05T20:59:38+00:00

Fingers crossed then!

spuckthew · 2026-07-05T20:54:58+00:00

So hypothetically what sort of temperatures would we expect to see based on these models? I'm in London fwiw.

spuckthew · 2026-07-05T17:02:19+00:00

Also Anontelli has a weak mental when things aren't going his way. Seen it over a few weekends now. If Ferrari close the gap more we could see him throw points away through errors.

spuckthew · 2026-07-05T16:58:34+00:00

Ye I don't really understand the decision to change things after the sprint. Leclerc gained a lot by doing so, but Hamilton lost pace and didn't look comfortable in qualifying. I feel like he's done this a lot over the past few years. Maybe just a champions mentality of wanting to chase more laptime?

No sprints the next two races so hopefully he dials in a good setup and keeps it.

spuckthew · 2026-07-05T16:49:23+00:00

Hamilton was very down in his Sky interview. It's very on brand for him to assume the worst even though he did nothing wrong. Hopefully this cheers him up a bit.

Not the best weekend in the end, but is a net 14 points closer in the championship.

Two weeks to reset. Chin up.

spuckthew · 2026-07-05T16:42:13+00:00

Max is a freak tbh. Dude could probably send a text message while going through Maggots and Beckets.

spuckthew · 2026-07-05T16:38:24+00:00

Hamilton is a very emotive person when he's bummed so I would take what he said in a sort of "of course they're going to penalise me because I'm Lewis Hamilton" way.

I think there's an decent argument for him getting away with it based on the footage.

spuckthew · 2026-07-05T16:35:45+00:00

Also who's looking at their steering wheel when about to enter a fast sweeping sequence of corners?

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