Cynic

Currently, 8C, with a forecast high of 13C and sunny. Currently drawing >2k kWh of solar power; we used Very little grid energy yesterday (gas for hot water/showers), but our excess power sale to the grid will have more than paid for that.I read ... Read More

12C today; cloudy, but we're still pulling 1.3 k/wh from the solar.  We've just decided to invest in dual split air con (so, heat and cool); they're installing it next week, and it will run from our solar.  People like to pretend it's ... Read More

Been absent for a few days; having my feet sorted out and a review of my COPD - no change. I was surprised to learn that I may qualify for Attendance Allowance; I shall be pleased if I do; I deserve an award for completing the 42-page document they ... Read More

Been absent for a few days; having my feet sorted out and a review of my COPD - no change. I was surprised to learn that I may qualify for Attendance Allowance; I shall be pleased if I do; I deserve an award for completing the 42-page document they ... Read More

Sun's out, they're forecasting 17C later this afternoon. No wind in the forecast, thank goodness, we were attacked by flying greenhouses a few nights ago, apparently.Just back from a long walk with Boris, well, he walked, I was on my mobility ... Read More

HU: It's 12 lunchtime and the weather is super good. Brilliant sunshine but some clouds around. We're almost at 18C and it's really warm, there's a 1.1 m/s wind from SSW, humidity 55% This Easter Sunday is a day to be out and about and enjoying ... Read More

Windy here; weather warning told us to close all our windows! Popped out shopping for the weekend stuff, it’s our twin’s birthday, so have to find something suitable. - @Cynic Identical twins? Same present for each one? - @fluffy2560 ... Read More

Windy here; weather warning told us to close all our windows! Popped out shopping for the weekend stuff, it’s our twin’s birthday, so have to find something suitable. Read More

It's still chilly, forecast for today reckons 8C, climbing to 11C later and cloudy. I've been reading about how this affects how I feel the effects of extreme weather, pretty depressing, just one of the joys of getting older and the number of ... Read More

Hi and welcome to the Forum.The UK economy is currently flat-lined, so employment is affected by this. The thing that caught my eye in your post was your skill as a "luxury sewing technician" and the fact that you will need accommodation (so are ... Read More

Cold for the next few days; even muttering about snow further north/west; max today 9C, dropping to 1C overnight; then it looks like spring temps will arrive.Driveway and garden are done and we're very happy with the result. Just a few bits left ... Read More

I watch YouTube (I pay for Premium - I hate adverts); to waste a few moment I'll watch some TikTok reels. AI seems to be the current item of interest, to the extent that I believe nothing I read on the Internet anymore, but I'll watch it for ... Read More

16C here at the moment, forecast for the rest of the week is similar - I think we can safely say that Spring is here. Currently having the driveway repaired; it's been in pretty poor condition since we moved in, just one of those things that we ... Read More

Hi and welcome to the Forum.You will be assessed for tax based on where you are deemed as being resident. If you live in the UK, you will be assessed by HMRC on your world-wide income. The Dutch may also charge taxes as their tax structure is ... Read More

My daughter has had to reconsider her summer holiday to Egypt, it's on the UK Foreign Office list for "do not travel"; this link will take you straight to it.  This means if she goes while that is still current, that she will have no travel ... Read More