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...and cats in pots (sadly not my cat. He's too stupid to find his way into a pot). There's no such thing as 'English muffins'. I do not engage with people who post "well, acktewelly" replies. save your breath. 0 votes.
Why did this post instantly make me think of the Monarchy?
December 22, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Why did this post instantly make me think of the Monarchy?
I did a learning today! Cool! 👍
December 22, 2025 at 11:53 AM
I did a learning today! Cool! 👍
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December 22, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Hand counted in the UK. You can learn more here: www.electoralcommission.org.uk/voting-and-e...
I permanently banned Facebook in 2016.
December 19, 2025 at 4:27 PM
I permanently banned Facebook in 2016.
The best point was eleven years ago, but now is good too.
December 19, 2025 at 4:26 PM
The best point was eleven years ago, but now is good too.
It already is; that's effectively what fuel duty is. The per mile EV levy is to redress the loss of revenue to the Exchequer. I can see why, but it feels like any implementable system is going to be either game-able or big brother. Govt should look for more imaginative ways of replacing lost tax.
December 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM
It already is; that's effectively what fuel duty is. The per mile EV levy is to redress the loss of revenue to the Exchequer. I can see why, but it feels like any implementable system is going to be either game-able or big brother. Govt should look for more imaginative ways of replacing lost tax.
Fair. I'm not hot on the idea of using my EV battery for load balancing. That said, I do have home battery storage, so if others want to use their EVs to do that, go for it. We have the technology to do this, it just needs investment and positive regulation.
December 19, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Fair. I'm not hot on the idea of using my EV battery for load balancing. That said, I do have home battery storage, so if others want to use their EVs to do that, go for it. We have the technology to do this, it just needs investment and positive regulation.
You're arguing for the privatisation of public space. A better approach, which you almost got to with the "saturation" comment is that, plus a national charging payment platform which would allow you to charge at any kerbside charger and be billed by your electricity supplier at your domestic rate.
December 19, 2025 at 11:37 AM
You're arguing for the privatisation of public space. A better approach, which you almost got to with the "saturation" comment is that, plus a national charging payment platform which would allow you to charge at any kerbside charger and be billed by your electricity supplier at your domestic rate.
But not as comfy as an old ironing board!
December 19, 2025 at 9:46 AM
But not as comfy as an old ironing board!
I'm with you on the alt text but may I suggest:
"Next week's landfill"
"Next week's landfill"
December 19, 2025 at 9:42 AM
I'm with you on the alt text but may I suggest:
"Next week's landfill"
"Next week's landfill"
It's likely it will be self-declared at VED renewal and checked at MOT, so you could get away with under-reporting for the first three years but then you're going to get a big bill.
December 19, 2025 at 8:53 AM
It's likely it will be self-declared at VED renewal and checked at MOT, so you could get away with under-reporting for the first three years but then you're going to get a big bill.
The artist skipped perspective day. Not just the handlebars, that arm/shoulder combo is deep into uncanny valley.
December 18, 2025 at 1:26 PM
The artist skipped perspective day. Not just the handlebars, that arm/shoulder combo is deep into uncanny valley.
Expensive latte!
December 18, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Expensive latte!
I had an S-Max that had reached end of life. I replaced it with a BEV from another company. Ford designed their GE1 platform and had they built a vehicle similar to the S-Max on that, I'd definitely have bought it. Instead, they built the Mach-e. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
December 18, 2025 at 11:16 AM
I had an S-Max that had reached end of life. I replaced it with a BEV from another company. Ford designed their GE1 platform and had they built a vehicle similar to the S-Max on that, I'd definitely have bought it. Instead, they built the Mach-e. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
The Renault Zoe was launched in 2012.
December 18, 2025 at 11:10 AM
The Renault Zoe was launched in 2012.
Where's me washboard?!
December 16, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Where's me washboard?!
A 1GB Raspberry Pi 4B and a copy of OpenWRT?
December 16, 2025 at 11:35 AM
A 1GB Raspberry Pi 4B and a copy of OpenWRT?
We moved the bridge in the 70s but they keep building new stuff and a lot of the old stuff some people just want to leave where it is.
December 15, 2025 at 8:15 PM
We moved the bridge in the 70s but they keep building new stuff and a lot of the old stuff some people just want to leave where it is.
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December 15, 2025 at 9:59 AM
You can opt out. There are exceptions though:
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You'll need to know your NHS number.
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You'll need to know your NHS number.
I will never, ever charge my car at a Tesla charger.
December 14, 2025 at 3:07 PM
I will never, ever charge my car at a Tesla charger.
And yet in The Arndale (I shall never, ever call it 'Luton Point') (Yaxley-Lennon was born in Luton) yesterday, a carol event featuring children of all ethnicities being applauded by an audience of all ethnicities. My son complained that they "weren't loud enough". "They're only kids," I replied!
December 14, 2025 at 10:09 AM
And yet in The Arndale (I shall never, ever call it 'Luton Point') (Yaxley-Lennon was born in Luton) yesterday, a carol event featuring children of all ethnicities being applauded by an audience of all ethnicities. My son complained that they "weren't loud enough". "They're only kids," I replied!