u/BedroomSoft8

In keeping with the loft theme of today on here, I'm looking for a bit of advice on what level of PPE to wear for going into my loft that has/had a roost of bats. They are there every year from May to August, however this year abandoned the roost on June 24th, due to the intolerable heat, and haven't returned.

I need to go up there to put new insulation down, and also want to inspect how they are getting in. Slightly concerned that there might still be some in there, so wondering what to wear, full hazmat suit?? 😅 Basically don't want to get bitten and have to go to hospital for rabies vaccines

I see many posts on here and legal advice where the behaviour of residents, particularly in social housing, is just atrocious.

From my own experience, there's an estate behind my mum's house where the kids are regularly setting fires to the trees at the back of my mum's garden, it makes me worry so much, especially in this weather. One time I just happened to be there and was able to phone the fire brigade in time, it could've been much worse. Police have done sweet fuck all about it.

Is this partially a consequence of covid lockdowns and schools closing? I'm in my 40s and don't remember the behaviour ever being so unhinged & psychotic as it is now

Recently bought a house for the first time, everything works but it's basic/not been updated in 20 years. But to me, I'm totally happy with that, i think from always renting and having lower standards of what good living is from that.

When I speak to colleagues or family friends and they talk about how they bought 'fixer uppers' or say the house needs work, then show me pics, I'm always shocked because to me the place looks in tip top condition, some cases the house is less than 10 years old or was completely renovated 5 years ago. If they visited my house they'd probably consider it a shithole 😂 yet to me it's amazing & I'm content with doing nothing to it, and that's probably from years of renting mindset

Anyone else have that experience, where someone's idea of a 'fixer upper' looks like a luxurious home to you, or you think the idea of doing huge amounts of renovation to a gorgeous & fully working property seems madness, both financially and the upheaval of it all

42F, 140lbs, 5ft 4. No medications. I hope someone can help as it feels like I'm slowly dying from this, suggested to post here from AskDocs

Issue:

Right sided mouth and face pain, ongoing for months but much more severe recently. Off work sick for 3 weeks

Symptoms:

- Feels like severe toothache, have had upper right 6 extracted and upper right 5 root canal after begging dentist to do something despite them saying x-rays looked fine, neither have made a jot of difference and were deemed unnecessary by other dentists. Checked multiple times, had antibiotics course, no difference, pain even worse.

- Had endoscopy where ENT noted sinus on painful side was grey/lacking in blood flow, other side normal and healthy.

- ENT suggested 'possible' Trigeminal Neuralgia, however the type of pain is not at all consistent with it - rather than electric jolts it's a constant pain like I have a knife wedged into the jawbone

- constant bitter taste on that side of the mouth, the teeth on upper right side have a weird brown coating on them that cannot be removed at hygienist appointments

- roof of mouth constantly numb/tingly on that side only, pain and pressure behind right eye and forehead

- since the pain has become much worse, instances of it travelling from the source in face down shoulder and arm

- not sure if related but in past month sudden allergy to ibuprofen, having been fine taking it my whole life. It's now like having a full blown cold an hour after taking - unable to breathe well and nose streaming until a few hours later

Does this sound like it could really be Trigeminal Neuralgia? Any help appreciated

I've been in my job for over 2 years now. When we have weekly team meetings, 95% of the time I say NOTHING the whole time. I'm extremely introverted both in terms of liking time to process, and only feeling the need to contribute if it's a relevant update others need to know. (I also live alone, have no partner or children)

I'm not a 'fluffy' talker and a lot of these meetings seem like people saying very obvious stuff to me that doesn't need a big 2hr discussion with back & forth, but I'm also quite self conscious that everyone else talks A LOT in them while I say nothing, and that it really makes me stand out. It's not that I'm being stubborn, I just can't seem to do that fluff talk even to try and fit in, the things others contribute wouldn't even enter my head. I prefer just being head down and getting on with actual tangible work than this side of things.

Wondering how normal this is or if at least anyone feels the same, really starting to feel like the office weirdo because I'm like this!

EDIT: just want to thank people for giving their opinions on this as I had it bottled up for some time and it was good to get it out and hear all the insights, both solidarity and constructive criticism. Didn't expect to hear so much back thank you :)

I'm in a position where I can finally get my own cat for the first time - bought a house last year, live alone, no kids, no other pets, nice quiet estate with front and back garden. I have grown up with many cats so would know what I'm doing, but I'm just wondering what the cost element would be. Does around £100 a month seem about right?

I'd be getting a rescue cat that would eventually after a month or so be going outside, so wouldn't have litter to buy (though tbh I'd keep a litter tray in the house for just in case scenarios)

Is it worth getting insurance for them too? Around how much does this cost you if so?

Anyone have any experience with this property developer? Considering buying on an estate built in 1980 by them but can't find a lot on here mentioning the company unlike all the posts about Wimpy, Barrett etc

So I had a new boiler fitted December last year, and have a ten year warranty on it. It has a leak as of yesterday that needs an engineer to come and look at it.

I've asked the engineer who installed it to come and look at it, which they have agreed to, the manufacturer has also suggested it should be the original installer checking it first before they get involved.

Would you expect this to be covered as part of the original installation cost as it's still less than 12 months old, or would there be a payment for them coming out to fix it?

Recently moved into my first bought home -everywhere I've lived before has been fully furnished rentals, so I have no experience buying a sofa.

I've looked in all the usual furniture shops, and thought Next seemed to have the nicest ones in terms of comfort. Has anyone bought one from them before or have any other recommendations of really nice comfy sofas? I can go up to about £2000 and want a smallish three seater, it's only me living there so don't need to consider heavy wear.

EDIT: Thanks so much for all the input, definitely getting one due to the unanimous feedback! it's been really helpful thank you 😊

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/91306134#/?channel=RES_BUY

I'm in my early 40s and know I don't have the best teeth, but this new dentist I went to was really shaming me about them, saying 'HOW has someone your age got SUCH bad teeth?!'

I've got 4 root canal fillings (and crowns on 2 of them), and 7 fillings in other teeth. The rest have nothing done to them. I just wondered how bad this is for my age as he seemed in such disbelief. Everyone I work with seems to have either never had a filling or just have one!