Mundane facts about your day: Part Deux.

[staffordjas]

8.4% KWAK Amber beer for hubby. Hoping he doesn't celebrate too much , I can't carry him home after my new find of 'Ruwet 'cider which is going down very nicely indeed!

 

[Gramaisc]

I am now able to walk again.

For the last 36 hours, I have had an increasing problem with my left heel. by this morning it was impossible to put any weight on it at all.

The issue manifested itself as a very sharp stabbing pain, whenever even the slightest weight was put on it.

It was clear that it wasn't, as I had initially hoped, going to clear itself, so investigation of the site was necessary.

This was achieved with great contortion of the affected limb and strong illumination from a torch.

Initially, there was just no sign of anything untoward, but then a very slight glint was observed.

This resulted, with careful application of tweezers, in the end a piece of very fine wire being grasped and the whole length, about 3mm, being extracted.

There is still some residual effect, but that is bearable and should subside quickly over time.

I now feel able to attempt the weekly shop.

A full forensic investigation has established that it's probably from a Dremel wire wheel.

And it's more like 6mm long

And it seems that quite a few people regard escaping wires from these things to be quite an issue - even suggesting that you run superglue into the hubs to reduce the likelihood.

I suspect that the glue 'solution' works more by spreading out the work hardening zone than by retaining actual broken wires, but it does seem to reduce the amount of loose wires scattered around the place.

 

[Mudgie]

Just received our first christmas card in the post .

We had our first one last month, from Cornwall.

 

[Noah]

For the last 36 hours, I have had an increasing problem with my left heel. by this morning it was impossible to put any weight on it at all.
Initially, there was just no sign of anything untoward, but then a very slight glint was observed. This resulted, with careful application of tweezers, in the end a piece of very fine wire being grasped and the whole length, about 3mm, being extracted.There is still some residual effect, but that is bearable and should subside quickly over time.

The same thing happened to me a few months ago, a piece of very fine copper wire.

 

[tek-monkey]

Student loan got written off, just as my wages finally got to the point I'd have to start paying it back!

 

[Trumpet]

Gurly finally cleared hers about two months ago. Boy not far behind her.

 

[staffordjas]

Always watching out for foxes , cats etc when driving . But hoping not to encounter this ' hop a long' , who's been reported around the corner on our estate , on my way to my class tonight ......

www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/23927591.escaped-kangaroo-spotted-hopping-warndon-villages/?ref=socialflow&fbclid=IwAR0RgrqSraKO1goT6iTbDy8MJY4ryOWy2_mU3zGdNid6VWN_BcPC1EwMfVE

 

[littleme]

Student loan got written off, just as my wages finally got to the point I'd have to start paying it back!

I might ask you for details on that, I thought that mine would be cleared when I turned 50, as I've only had to make a few payments when I've earned over the threshold.....but I've heard nothing from them & can't find any documentation on it.

 

[tek-monkey]

I might ask you for details on that, I thought that mine would be cleared when I turned 50, as I've only had to make a few payments when I've earned over the threshold.....but I've heard nothing from them & can't find any documentation on it.

I thought 50 too, but was actually 25 years. My loans are dated 96-98.

 

[littleme]

I thought 50 too, but was actually 25 years. My loans are dated 96-98.

Mine are 97 - 2000.... I've not paid anything in years, but not received a finalising letter either....tried to get in touch but as I couldn't find my account details they couldn't help....

I usually get a statement each year, but nothing for at least 3 years... I'm 53 now, so maybe it was just lost in the post...

 

[staffordjas]

I might ask you for details on that, I thought that mine would be cleared when I turned 50, as I've only had to make a few payments when I've earned over the threshold.....but I've heard nothing from them & can't find any documentation on it.

I once saw a TV program featuring student loans. Some people featured had actually paid off their loans, but employers still stopping installments. Were told they have to inform 'them' that no more payments should be taken in that instance , as they would still automatically take it from pay even no more owing.
I've made a note for son, on the date after 30 years, to contact student loan company if payments still being taken.

 

[Chick]

Mine are 97 - 2000.... I've not paid anything in years, but not received a finalising letter either....tried to get in touch but as I couldn't find my account details they couldn't help....

I usually get a statement each year, but nothing for at least 3 years... I'm 53 now, so maybe it was just lost in the post...

There's a table on here that might be useful - https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/students/student-loans-repay/

 

[staffordjas]

Learnt my lesson....don't throw my keys into my bag whilst loading the shopping into the boot, then sling my bag in the car whilst taking the trolley to the trolley bay right next to it! Whilst searching for my keys in their usual place in my coat pocket .... Clunk....self locking kicked in, locking keys and phone inside . Luckily only a 40 minute walk to home and back to get hubbys keys

 

[Cue]

Student loan got written off, just as my wages finally got to the point I'd have to start paying it back!

If I started earning £60k today, I’d pay back a staggering £2k by the time mine is wiped off, the other £78k was interest IIRC

I once saw a TV program featuring student loans. Some people featured had actually paid off their loans, but employers still stopping installments. Were told they have to inform 'them' that no more payments should be taken in that instance , as they would still automatically take it from pay even no more owing.
I've made a note for son, on the date after 30 years, to contact student loan company if payments still being taken.

Yeah employers don’t know what your balance is, only that you’re on a loan plan

 

[littleme]

There's a table on here that might be useful - https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/students/student-loans-repay/

Thank you, great help

 

[Trumpet]

Learnt my lesson....don't throw my keys into my bag whilst loading the shopping into the boot, then sling my bag in the car whilst taking the trolley to the trolley bay right next to it! Whilst searching for my keys in their usual place in my coat pocket .... Clunk....self locking kicked in, locking keys and phone inside . Luckily only a 40 minute walk to home and back to get hubbys keys

Been there, done that. Unfortunately as I'd only just picked the car up, the spares were on passenger seat. Enter locksmith stage left and £100 bill.

 

[Glam]

Learnt my lesson....don't throw my keys into my bag whilst loading the shopping into the boot, then sling my bag in the car whilst taking the trolley to the trolley bay right next to it! Whilst searching for my keys in their usual place in my coat pocket .... Clunk....self locking kicked in, locking keys and phone inside . Luckily only a 40 minute walk to home and back to get hubbys keys

My car automatically locks after a few minutes of being unattended, if no-one is in it?!

Been there, done that. Unfortunately as I'd only just picked the car up, the spares were on passenger seat. Enter locksmith stage left and £100 bill.

My spare key is currently in the front pocket of my handbag. Not a good place to keep it.

 

[staffordjas]

My car automatically locks after a few minutes of being unattended, if no-one is in it?!


My spare key is currently in the front pocket of my handbag. Not a good place to keep it.

I don't normally put it in my bag , but for some reason slung it in , and being next to trolley bay decided those few minutes would be safe .
(Should have taken heed of last weeks scenario wiping condensation from windows late at night afteran aqua class with keys&rest of possessions in car. just about managed to retrieve them then before they got locked in.)

 

[littleme]

Been there, done that. Unfortunately as I'd only just picked the car up, the spares were on passenger seat. Enter locksmith stage left and £100 bill.

Eldest did it with the car running, popped in the house to collect something & car locked, £150 for locksmith to slide window down ...which if we had googled we could have done......

 

[staffordjas]

Just looked at the Tesco christmas ad that Tesco sent by email for a 'sneak preview' .......in my opinion bloody crap and stupid, couldn't see the point of it , and found it hard to keep watching til the end. (Hubby always records everything and deletes the ads , so I never usually get to see the christmas ads, but if that's what I'm missing he can carry on deleting merrily away!. )