chickenslegs

I think @Andrew Dwyer (above) has given you the info you need. Seems you may have set your keyboard to UK English, so the Shift/3 key gives the pounds sign. If you go into language settings and choose US English the Shift/3 key will give the # sign.

There's no such thing as a free lunch. Milton Friedman

immobile

Dogs are far more adaptable to their current situation than you think. They will find their way to survive without you. Get out of your "dysfunctional relationship" asap and look after yourself. The dogs will be fine.

If I am reading this correctly, he can't log in to his browser, because his password contains an # character.

No.

Good news ... Books on loan to children and young people (0-15 years) Three week loan period No charge for overdue books. Please make every effort to return books on time. https://www.leicester.gov.uk/your-community/libraries-and-community-centres/libraries/join-a-library/charges/

I left the UK to reside in Thailand in 2005 and immediately informed HMRC that I was no longer a UK resident. Seventeen years later (2022) I claimed my State Pension. It was, and still is, paid at the rate applicable in 2022. So, it appears that the rate applied is that on the date of the claim - not the date of changing country of residence. Just to add - Deferring one's claim will also increase the weekly pension payment. According to https://www.gov.uk/deferring-state-pension/what-you-get the weekly pension payment increases by 5.8% for each year it is deferred. However, the extra payment is also frozen (if you reside in Thailand etc.) Edit: Why can't we embed links to websites?

Apparently, they use the CAVAT formula which calculates the value of the tree itself, plus its value as a public asset, and other things. https://www.trees.org.uk/News-Blog/Latest-News/CAVAT-Full-Method-a-lowdown-on-the-refresh

Have you checked that the cistern is filling correctly? If the valve (ball valve or other float) is closing too early, you may be flushing without enough water.

I suggest you contact the UK Passport Office and ask. https://www.gov.uk/passport-advice-line

Why can't they settle their differences in the traditional way ... a dance-off.

I do not have a credit card. I visit the UK about once a year and always rent a car. All the rental companies accept a debit card, but it must have your name on it (i.e.- not just an ATM card). I think most Thai banks can issue a named debit card - Bangkok Bank certainly do.

Yep! All the hallmarks of the new Bob.

Somebody is stockpiling.

A lump of concrete falls from a recently constructed bridge into his truck, crushing him. Then the hospital gives him the wrong blood type, and he dies. The victim is absolutely faultless in this situation. In the west his family would be set up for life with the compo (rightly so). It will be interesting to see what value is placed on this poor man's life by the insurance companies.

First name Bruce.

Not a "shotgun wedding" then.

Apparently there is one. At Sukhumvit/Klang junction ... https://www.bangkokpost.com/life/tech/1679048/hi-tech-bridge-eases-disabled-crossing-woes-in-pattaya Edit: Looking again at the article, the pedestrian bridge is quite a way north of the junction.

I used to find that cigarettes would help.

The driver was Fiat. The registered owner is Mrs Kamol. Its in the news report update from georgealbert, in this thread.

Hog plum?

We need a banana for scale.

Clearly, the man is mentally ill. Will he receive appropriate treatment? I'm doubtful.

*Andrew