• United Kingdom chat thread V3: We still miss our empire
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with 0% interest, you gotta make minimum payments each month (just saying this in case you forgot). if you miss a minimum payment, they can default the loan and tack interest on it for the entire time you've had it, which is basically a death sentence.
My bed is causing me back problems so now sleeping has become eaither a puzzle or a pain.
[QUOTE=DiscoInferno;52590949]My bed is causing me back problems so now sleeping has become eaither a puzzle or a pain.[/QUOTE] If you can't shell out for a new mattress try getting a thick mattress topper or something to offset it.
[QUOTE=PyroCF;52591076]If you can't shell out for a new mattress try getting a thick mattress topper or something to offset it.[/QUOTE] Already got one on.
[QUOTE=loopoo;52590937]with 0% interest, you gotta make minimum payments each month (just saying this in case you forgot). if you miss a minimum payment, they can default the loan and tack interest on it for the entire time you've had it, which is basically a death sentence.[/QUOTE] Yeah I normally pay off way over my minimum, I've had it down to 0 from 1500 before then end up having an expensive few months. Since having it my credit has gone from below the national average to being in the (admittedly large) excellent band. It's the only debt I've ever had.
[QUOTE=Bengley;52589829]I left school in 2009 with about 5 GCSEs, none of which were better than Cs and didn't go to Sixth form, college or uni. Now I earn 65k. It's a myth that you must go to uni to get a well paid job.[/QUOTE] I found it does depend on the job though. I mean, you need a degree (or some sort of formal qualification) to apply to be a programmer as a form of "you've met this standard". You could be the world's best programmer but HR probably won't put you forward to the coding test stage (to prove you're really good) if you haven't got an HND/Diploma or CS related degree on your CV. Granted some jobs don't require stuff like that, but there's quite a lot which do at the same time.
[QUOTE=PyroCF;52590460]Pretty much all initial ones are. Just use it to buy cheap stuff and pay it back the next day or next statement, build your rating up and GG.[/QUOTE] Also, that fraud protection is well worth it, do all my online purchases through mine. Ebuyer are tossers and fucked up delivering something but my credit card company sorted it for me when I initiated a charge back, one phone call, minimal effort
lots of 0% offers on the go - remember you can make a few quid stoozing as well. i left school with lots of grades and none of them matter now i also dropped out of uni and now i have the best job in the world
I've got to take a train to London today. It's mad to think for £30 extra I could put my entire car on a train and take it to another country under the sea. Trains are a joke here
I fucking love the Eurostar. [editline]21st August 2017[/editline] [url]https://snap.eurostar.com/[/url] Best site ever. Can get tickets to Paris for £25. I've been to France like, 10 times in the last 2 years because of this.
[QUOTE=loopoo;52590076]at least one major perk is getting to say that to people when they ask what your profession is. it sounds pretty sick. I don't know what your job is, but for some reason I keep thinking you're Hezzy's right hand man on the force, a la Hot Fuzz[/QUOTE] Missed your edit. Train driver.
Ah you work on the trains so you might know. I've done my work in London already but my train isn't till 3:15, what the odds of getting caught riding an earlier train. Virgin East Coast Kings Cross to Leeds if that makes any difference If anyone else has an idea that'd be good
[QUOTE=BeAR!);52596094]started my 3 days off by getting 14hrs sleep.. pure joy[/QUOTE] I can sleep 12 hours max, anything above that, my head just feels like it's just woken up until I next sleep, you know when you feel dopey and airy in the head.
[QUOTE=Doozle;52596088]Ah you work on the trains so you might know. I've done my work in London already but my train isn't till 3:15, what the odds of getting caught riding an earlier train. Virgin East Coast Kings Cross to Leeds if that makes any difference If anyone else has an idea that'd be good[/QUOTE] There's a very good chance you will get caught - they tend to check every train on intercity services. I'd find the train manager before you get on and have a friendly word with him, if you're polite and stuff he may well let you get on the earlier train. If they don't let you on unfortunately you're out of luck, you'll just have to sit and have a coffee for a while or something.
anyone been to liverpool on a day/night out? my pals want to go there for the day, probably boozing, just wondering if anyone has any recommendations
[QUOTE=IAreLegend;52597193]anyone been to liverpool on a day/night out? my pals want to go there for the day, probably boozing, just wondering if anyone has any recommendations[/QUOTE] aye manchester its just round the corner from city center
as I was saying has anyone been to [B]LIVERPOOL[/B] on a day out, just looking for some recommendations x
[QUOTE=IAreLegend;52597516]as I was saying has anyone been to [B]LIVERPOOL[/B] on a day out, just looking for some recommendations x[/QUOTE] Liverpool Lime Street Station is pretty good, has trains to Manchester.
[QUOTE=IAreLegend;52597516]as I was saying has anyone been to [B]LIVERPOOL[/B] on a day out, just looking for some recommendations x[/QUOTE] big fan of the m62 myself
I was coming through a London train station with my super off peak ticket, at just before 18:00 today. I run it through the machine and it says "seek assistance" - normally in this situation I smile and flash the ticket and the attendant lets me through. Not this time - he tells me that I can't use the ticket for another hour, and need to wait. He was quite stern, and I was taken aback. Not to begrudge him for doing his job, but this was the first time it had happened to me. I hide behind a pole, keeping an eye on him. "I bet he clocks off in a minute". 3 minutes later, he leaves his post.. and behind him, the disabled ticket door is wide open. I grab my luggage and stroll through, not looking back. Nerve wracking.
[QUOTE=SuperLoz;52597688]I was coming through a London train station with my super off peak ticket, at just before 18:00 today. I run it through the machine and it says "seek assistance" - normally in this situation I smile and flash the ticket and the attendant lets me through. Not this time - he tells me that I can't use the ticket for another hour, and need to wait. He was quite stern, and I was taken aback. Not to begrudge him for doing his job, but this was the first time it had happened to me. I hide behind a pole, keeping an eye on him. "I bet he clocks off in a minute". 3 minutes later, he leaves his post.. and behind him, the disabled ticket door is wide open. I grab my luggage and stroll through, not looking back. Nerve wracking.[/QUOTE] the police will be around your house any minute and once they find that draw of murder weapons in the kitchen you'll be locked up for life
[QUOTE=zerosix;52597587]big fan of the m62 myself[/QUOTE] Highest motorway in Britain that
[QUOTE=Doozle;52597742]Highest motorway in Britain that[/QUOTE] It's all about that house in the middle of it
[IMG]https://i.gyazo.com/16d7d80ddee4e024e2c6b83323771445.png[/IMG] Here's a little help from Google.
[QUOTE=IAreLegend;52597516]as I was saying has anyone been to [B]LIVERPOOL[/B] on a day out, just looking for some recommendations x[/QUOTE] Indeed, do ignore the folk that get their ideas about Liverpool from whatever they've heard thanks to The Sun. I tend to stay away from the touristy bits, but I could list a bunch of places depending on what you like. Big pubs, little pubs, beer gardens (weather permitting), or clubs? Also, do you like world beers? I know the perfect pub if you do, but it's slightly out of the way.
well i'm over wigan way for a couple days seeing a mate, went for a wee drive to the moors, pics below [IMG]https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4347/35886344174_913b8c877b_c.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4402/36582225691_642c851b56_c.jpg[/IMG]
[QUOTE=Bread_Baron;52597845]Indeed, do ignore the folk that get their ideas about Liverpool from whatever they've heard thanks to [B]The Sun[/B]. I tend to stay away from the touristy bits, but I could list a bunch of places depending on what you like. Big pubs, little pubs, beer gardens (weather permitting), or clubs? Also, do you like world beers? I know the perfect pub if you do, but it's slightly out of the way.[/QUOTE] Slander mate, I only read the purist Daily Mail
[QUOTE=metallics;52597887]Slander mate, I only read the purist Daily Mail[/QUOTE] [video=youtube;5eBT6OSr1TI]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eBT6OSr1TI[/video] ban this sick filth
[QUOTE=Crumpet;52597807]It's all about that house in the middle of it[/QUOTE] a myth built on lies
[QUOTE=zerosix;52597587]big fan of the m62 myself[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=PyroCF;52597550]Liverpool Lime Street Station is pretty good, has trains to Manchester.[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=zeromancer;52597842][IMG]https://i.gyazo.com/16d7d80ddee4e024e2c6b83323771445.png[/IMG] Here's a little help from Google.[/QUOTE] truly epic banter lads... when will you make your appearances on the LAD bible?
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