NotJohnSmith

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[–] NotJohnSmith@feddit.uk 3 points 1 week ago

Is there an argument that with regen in EVs there is a smoother transition in speed continuing to less wear to tyres/roads?

I certainly drive my EV more calmly than ICE due to the relaxed vibe of an EV

[–] NotJohnSmith@feddit.uk 1 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

No, I mean ebikes. I made no reference to fat bikes. An ebike is legally allowed on the roads of most of Europe (this includes fat bikes) providing they meet certain criteria. That includes speed and power restrictions. Where they exceed those that are illegal and the authorities are making efforts to impound them.

[–] NotJohnSmith@feddit.uk 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Yup, agreed. I'm out in the sticks too, years back I tried to commute the 17 or so miles each way on a gravel bike with a conversion but keeping legal with a 250w motor it just didn't do anything as there was no stop:starting and I was generally travelling at over the 15.5mph limit so just carrying extra weight.

Not sure why I mention as it's a use case error on my part but I do wish I'd got a meatier motor, derestricted it and taken my chances.

[–] NotJohnSmith@feddit.uk 3 points 1 week ago

I'm at the uncool end of that trend in the UK. I dumped my car 4yrs back and got an electric vespa-shaped vehicle. I already had my full bike licence which helped make it an easy decision but even in our weather really enjoyable and nsanely cheap motoring

[–] NotJohnSmith@feddit.uk 0 points 1 week ago (5 children)

My bro in Berlin mentioned that infrequently the police will see up a rolling road device to stop ebikes, electric scooters etc (anything that by law is speed restricted).

They do it on a one way road where you can't see them, with police at the top end to stop anyone that's clearly seen and turned around to avoid it

[–] NotJohnSmith@feddit.uk 1 points 1 week ago

You're right but the word "moped" has lost meaning in most countries.

Here in the UK I suspect the majority of people asked wouldn't appreciate it originally had pedals and would point to a vespa image if asked.

I have an electric vespa-shaped vehicle (goes about 80kmh) that as you can see i really struggle to name as "electric scooter" most people think of one of those stand on things so I've landed on calling it an "electric moped". It works as equally in no way can someone accuse me of trying to make it sound cool :)

[–] NotJohnSmith@feddit.uk 2 points 1 week ago

Not been diagnosed but absolutely lost my shit recently when friends mugged me off playing tennis, I don't even care about the result.

I need to go get help

[–] NotJohnSmith@feddit.uk 2 points 2 weeks ago

I took about €1m out of US stocks around the same time. It's cost me but I sleep OK

[–] NotJohnSmith@feddit.uk 1 points 3 weeks ago

Ooo ooo, jesus christ, I'd not even considered that. Thank you so much for the clarifying comment - it's not something that I'd ever rationally think

[–] NotJohnSmith@feddit.uk 2 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (4 children)

You're replying to a person that appreciates that. They are questioning why Op said ten of THEM to everyone one of us which makes no sense.

[–] NotJohnSmith@feddit.uk 3 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

You blew my mind twice on your comment.

I'll have to take a look at both. Thanks

[–] NotJohnSmith@feddit.uk 4 points 1 month ago

I'm guessing so too as I read (albeit I don't recall where so could have been an unreliable source) that its the other way around - Tesla utilise BYD for some of their cars destined for the Chinese market

 

I noticed that accuweather measures snow differently to rain. Rain is in mm but snow is in cm - that's mildly infuriating to me.

 

Right, I suspect I'm for the chop in January and didn't want to leave anything on the table.

What actions should I take now rather than wait for redundancy?

I'm talking less about "hit the gym/LinkedIn" and more to get the most from the company while I'm still engaged.

So for example, I plan to call on the employee assistance services to work on some counselling that I suspect could help me (in case that service extends indefinitely while the case is open).

 

Just had a horrific experience with priceline.

Booked half board for 2 adults and a child through them. My spidery senses tingled so I checked with the hotel and they'd only booked for 2 adults, and only breakfast.

Try as I might I could neither get them to comprehend the issue, or accept fault (preferring to blame the hotel somehow).

Long story short: don't be like NotJohn, don't use priceline - your stress levels will thank you

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Spending lots of time fighting nature in my garden, wondered if anyone had a recommendation for a podcast pls as my feed is dry.

My current listens are Johnny Vaughan, Danny Wallace, Wolf & Owl, Pappy's, Help i sexted my boss and no such thing as a fish.

I feel like I've done history podcasts to death. Non-US as I work for an American firm and need some separation while not at work! :)

Thanks

 

My 5yr old son has just been diagnosed. The diagnosis was binary (yes:no) rather than a scale which was the first lesson for me.

I need to understand how to support him and am not sure where to start. Does anyone have any advice please?

 

Ok, hit me with ideas please. I can't afford to double the cost but am prepared to pay extra for European cat food, both dry and wet.

Anyone found good options? I'm in the UK which may limit my options

 

Only just taken it up, came from tennis so I'm a reasonable level (3.5ish).

I'm keen to play when I'm on holiday in Spain and wondered what people felt was the best way of approaching this.

Do I email the nearest club and ask them to set me up with some of their club members? Or maybe just focus on 1-2-1 coaching? (would that even work or would you need a pair to do coaching?).

Is there an app in Spain where you advertise to have a game? I think playtomic is meant to be but doesn't seem too active.

We're at a kids resort so I thought to ask the resort to try to organise but I don't think they'll want to be doing this just to entertain me lol

Any other ideas appreciated

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