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  1. samurl

    Extension, architects and the process in general.

    As above really... currently at the structural engineering stage... Architect was onboarded through local recommendation - we chose local which was important to us, as they came around and physically inspected the space and took lots of notes before the designers did their thing. Structural...
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    When lightning strikes….

    This is about 15 mins away from me, and the in-laws 5 - they had just pulled up on their driveway as the lightening struck - they had to stay in the car for 20 mins as the rain was so heavy and thunder so loud. Quite the storm!!
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    House Purchase/Renovation

    Small world eh? I grew up in Ashford too. Village Way (parallel to the high-street). Now I'm in Laleham, right on the border to Staines.
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    Agile working (none software)

    I can only speak as a manager in an IT end-user support business unit, but we've had a strong focus on delivering value to the the business using the standard SCUM methodology over the past 2-3 years and we've hugely benefited from it. Providing your setup supports Agile delivery, for example...
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    Father being charged for damage to a gas pipe

    I would go to a solicitor either, I doubt he'll need to. But if they know he'll take the document further for analysis, they'll no doubt take into higher consideration whether it's worth their efforts (which are likely happy go lucky).
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    Father being charged for damage to a gas pipe

    Just out of interest @bazzabear, did your dad sign any paperwork at the time, acknowledging that he was responsible for the damage caused, and that he would be liable for all costs incurred to repair the damage? I'd be very tempted to write back stating that your dad has no recollection of...
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    ***The Wine Thread***

    Our favourite 'every day' Red is a Dark Horse Cab Sav... not sure what others think about this wine? Maybe we have a long journey ahead of us, but personally feel it can't be beaten for the value and holds its own very well against wines double the price!
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    What "man jobs" have you done today?

    OR you could have gone ahead and sprayed it anyway, covering your neighbours table and chairs, decking, plants etc. just like mine did (even after I asked him if anything needed moving first). Prized Pirck.
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    ***The Official OcUK Lego Thread***

    Typically as soon as the full order has been shipped. If only part of the order has been shipped, then part payment will be taken. Is that the case? Just call customer services if not > 00 800 5346 5555
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    Composite Decking - Best brands/value

    Haven't been a massive fan of my composite deck to be honest, and if I did it again, I would use wood. The composite is hollow, and even on 400 centres, it has sagged in areas. We've also had the bottoms of chair legs go through the edges of the deck boards etc, which has meant swapping them...
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    Inheritance question.

    So back to my original comment... Bob would be better off agreeing terms of sale with Alice and walking away with half the house value to invest / live on. Besides that, if Bob isn't already in a good financial position (providing an income suggests he isn't), then why would he want to become a...
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    Inheritance question.

    My assumption was that Bob must need the money to support his lifestyle, so therefore is unlikely to have the spare funds to buy Alice out.
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    Inheritance question.

    Bob should let Alice sell the house (agreeing value and sale terms) and use that money to invest one way or another.
  14. samurl

    8 hours in Paris... suggestions?

    I wouldn't bother, the place is a big dirty dump largely populated by people selling miniature Eiffel Tower's or being generally ignorant and rude. Yes that's my own opinion, and I'm allowed it :p :p
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    Front Garden Boundaries for Driveway

    You think that's annoying, check out my marvelous boundary line... :p:p:p
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    Front Garden Boundaries for Driveway

    Sorry not to sound disrespectful here, but it really shouldn't be this difficult It is either their land, or yours. Please go and find out the correct way by either referring to deeds drawings, local county council to see what they have, or a solicitor that can do some digging. If it isn't...
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    Images of items I have purchased (except trainers)

    Sweet jesus. Are you actually in the US or flying all those back? Super jealous. I'm having to make do with my Deya + Verdant stash :p
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    Front Garden Boundaries for Driveway

    As with everything like this you need to refer to your original deeds and the associated drawings. If it isn’t clear, consult a solicitor and/or local council and get it 100% correct in writing before doing anything. If it isn’t your land, put in a metre wide flower bed and plant some medium...
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    Advice for a new dad (arguing after newborn)...

    Do exactly what you need to do, and just do it as safely as you possibly can :)
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    Advice for a new dad (arguing after newborn)...

    To me that implies feeding formula will lead to the baby eating more and will find it easier as there is a much more controllable flow of Milk... Maybe I'm wrong, but if that is indeed what was being suggested, then I'll stick by my comment. Massive advantages being able to assist with feeding...
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