I've watched clips of farmers being arrested in London following their protest, whatever next ?
Good to see Nigel Farage has said Reform will provide legal support to those arrested.

I wish we had Donald Trump looking out for the UK, he's ordered a review of every alien who has entered the US under Bidens watch. This follows the shootings of National Guards in Washington.

You've reminded me of something I was considering adding - an extra board for affilliate links. So what are they? If you use a service you think is good that gives you a link to share with people you recommend it to. If they use the link to correctly sign up or buy then you both get something out of it. I recently replaced a boiler using a service that suited me. I could have just bought one and they come with guarantee. But to keep the guarantee valid it will have to be serviced annually and if it does go wrong after say 5 years who are you going to call to get it fixed and how long will it take because those are manufacturers guarantees and are sometimes parts only.

I looked around and found what I considered a reasonable deal but there is one snag that I decided to accept. You get a boiler of your choice from their range and it will be fitted fast - well within a week. The boilers mostly have 10 year guarantees. The snag is you can't just pay a fixed price you have to use their HP but then that covers all servicing and repairs for 10 years. I pay £38 a month for that. Obviously the price would vary depending on your boiler choice and I didn't pick a top tier one with fancy controls you can operate away from home on your phone.

If you are in any way interested I'll set up an affiliate links section and dig out the link for that. There are at least a couple of other ones I could add and I encourage anybody else to add some if they have any.

Oh and I think they have backtracked on banning boilers so if yours keeps going you'll be ok, Around £100 is par for the course on servicing. They just stuff in a gas analyser and scratch their balls for an hour while they write down the numbers and give you a bit of paper.

Just done a google Mups...

A combi boiler should be replaced every 10 to 15 years, though this can vary depending on the quality of the model, how well it is maintained, and how heavily it is used. At around 15 years old, boilers often become less efficient and more prone to breakdowns, making a new, more energy-efficient model a potentially more cost-effective choice

Signs you may need a replacement

• Frequent breakdowns: If you are having to pay for frequent repairs, the cumulative cost could be higher than the cost of a new boiler.
  
• Increased energy bills: An older, less efficient boiler can lead to higher energy costs.
  
• Uneven heating: Inconsistent water temperature or cold radiators may indicate the boiler is struggling to keep up.
  
• Unusual noises: Banging, whistling, or gurgling sounds can signal internal issues.
  
• Visible signs of age: Leaks or a yellow flame instead of a blue one are signs that the system may need professional attention or replacement.

Hope this helps

After reading Alex's thread about keeping warm,  it reminded me that they are coming to service my combi boiler first week of December.

My poor old Vaillant boiler is around 18 years old now,  and I dread it dying,  as it costs thousands for a new one.     I keep hearing they are going to ban new gas boilers soon.    Anyone know anything about this?   I don't one of those heat pump things.

My boiler service this year will be £102  for the service this year.
Do you think that is reasonable?  What do others pay for their boiler service each year?

Quote from: klondike on Yesterday at 03:56:35 PMUnless it's to get your money back my advice would be to steer clear. It is to get you money back all the very best of luck.

It's too long a story to explain from the beginning,  but briefly,   he did a job for me once, which had a written 10 yr guarantee.       
It needs a couple of small things doing,  but because of the guarantee,  I want him to come back rather than pay someone else.

P.S.   I finally got an email from him tonight.   He apologised and said he had been away for two weeks.
He said he wall come round next Tuesday.
I intend to ask him why he has got at least THREE mobile numbers!

Good picture you captured there, Alex.  

What annoys me is, places who say they are saving paper so don't give receipts.   (Dunelm is one such).
Then they ask for your email address to send the receipt too.

I only fell for that once,  and gave them my email address,  only to be bombarded with junk mail ever after. 
Ever since then,  I always ask for a proper, paper receipt.

Yogi has some competition

We have a gas fire in our living room, should the central heating prove insufficient (the large radiator needs bleeding, and I'm waiting for the company who looks after the boiler to come and ensure it's OK first).

Marge has a 'better' idea.  I should do 20 press ups and several other specific exercises.