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Boomer generation definitely feels like the best (and luckiest)

My 85yo Mum is a whizz at WhatsApp, though not great with other Apps. She also enjoys playing games on her PS4.

Tax avoidance is perfectly legal and something we all should strive for. It does get stretched to the limit by the global DotComs using tax havens within the law, or F1 drivers and billionaires who can afford to live in tax friendly places like Monaco. But that's more to do with ethics rather...

It could now be the oldest working boiler in the U.K. 🤣 https://www.boilerguide.co.uk/42-year-old-boiler-stakes-claim-as-oldest-in-the-uk

Need the return temp at 55c or less to get it condensing. Too high a flow temp can make it less efficient as it returns higher than 55c. Seems there is an art to tweaking condensing boilers for maximum efficiency. Most installers don't understand it, allegedly. Also it seems most installers...

You have to consider running costs too. A modern condensing boiler is far more efficient between 14%-34% compared to a 30 year old one. If your old boiler comes with high gas bills you might justify a swap. Plus you might get a grant towards a new one. No question that modern ones are flimsy...

After us Boomers and our parents have gone the following generations will have grown up with smart phones and consider it normal. I can understand the frustration with the Apple warranty. Hardware that fails within 2 years is clearly not fit for purpose. Apple are not being fair. I have mobile...

Also, cash is HMRC collecting tax revenues that otherwise disappear into the cash fuelled black economy? Is that bad? Cash - the favoured currency of criminals and money launderers. Electronic payments easier to trace although the crims are very good at covering their tracks and keeping ahead...

The people who can't cope with smart phones are often (but not always) the same ones that don't upgrade their PC OS, security software and web browsers. Products go out of support and stop getting security updates. Too many combinations of OS and browser products and versions to maintain your...

Doesn't make sense. If it's on constantly then there is a lot of heat being generated. If the pump is failing then you'd see the boiler going on and off frequently as the boiler stat kicks in. Outflow from boiler should be very hot unless the heat exchanger is clogged or scaled. But if it's...

One of my favourite woods for adding smoke to the BBQ.

I've used NordVPN for a few years. I'm just an occasional light user. Not had any problems with it. Got a great 4 year deal on their U.S. website back in July. I used it to watch stuff on the Virgin Media app whilst abroad. I think VM now have ways to detect VPN or location to stop you using it...

His wife died in 1935. He died before that, I think in a motor accident. He worked for Heawood & Co and looks like he took over the business and named it Joseph Watson Studios. Fascinating what you can find out for free on t'Internet :giggle: Edit: Yes, he died from serious injuries in...

Joseph Watson Photographer is in both the 1901 and and the 1911 census. Station Road, Hinckley. Age 37 in 1911 so likely to be around in 1921 too. Wife Ellena age 35. They got married 19th June 1900. 🥰 Seems the most likely answer as I cannot find a Joseph with any of the other suggested...

Globalisation has changed things greatly in my lifetime - cheaper to get stuff made abroad. Far less need to develop traditional skills here. Used to be the simple stuff but the more complex manufacturing goes abroad too. Based on cheap labour which will eventually get more expensive and less...

No progress on the name but here's a newspaper extract to add a bit more context to the photograph. HINCKLEY CALAMITY. GREAT HOSIERY WORKS BURNT OUT. THRILLING ESCAPES ON STATION PLATFORM. The extensive hosiery manufacturing works Messrs. Bennett Brothers, adjoining Hinckley station, were...

There are historical searchable, online business directories for Leicester. Problem is I can't find one later than 1909. It lists several photographers but not Joseph W....... Leicester directories 1900-1909 Need to run it past the local historical societies. The 1921 census should have him in...

Definitely Hinckley - Bennet Brothers Factory. Hosiery manufacturer. Destroyed by fire in 1921 Hinckley History Edit: fixed spelling!

Great attitude Bailey. Stay positive and something will happen for you. If you haven't done it already, contact all the local businesses/individuals in your area that you think might be able to offer a position.

My brief dabble scratched an itch and calmed down my boy racer antics. Your experience sounds far more interesting. Rally co-driver job is a tough one. I have a lot of admiration for rally drivers - better all round drivers and car control. Closest I got was being a marshal on the 1980 Manx...