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  1. Trothy

    Rail travel monthly ticket query

    Short answer is yes, Doncaster to York via Leeds is a permitted route. Longer answer, this can be checked in the routing guide, http://data.atoc.org/routeing-guide If you don't work in the industry it can be awkward to get your head around but basically Doncaster to York is valid via the...
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    RMT to ballot for strike action.

    Then your engineers are underpaid. Employers and this government seem to love a race to the bottom, lets pay everyone the legal minimum.
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    RMT to ballot for strike action.

    Unions and by definition its members (unions are its members after all) aren't completely stupid to make such an unreasonable demand. Don't forget every day they're on strike is a day without pay. Lets say they went on strike for 5 days, thats 5 days pay gone. You start doing that every month...
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    RMT to ballot for strike action.

    It may not be exactly like that but it is more comparable to driving a traditional train than a bus driver, a nurse or any other random salaried jobs people like too compare it too. I work as a railway signaller a job which pays less than the people driving the trains. A role that...
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    RMT to ballot for strike action.

    Given the result of the election polls on here (and obvious leaning to the right) I'm not overly surprised at the levels of hate for unionized workforces on here but it really does come across as incredibly petty. What is your argument here? That tube drivers earn enough so they shouldn't be...
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    Road Tripping in the USA!

    The B&B places in Carmel are gorgeous, and its a lovely place to stay. Hearst Castle which is just off the PCH is worth a visit.
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    Any tips for riding to work with business dress code?

    Instead of using the roll method invest in an Eagle Creek - pack it folder? Use it to bring in several shirts/pants when cycling/motorcycling in. Best way of keeping your clothes crease free I've found.
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    which tv series were ended well iyo?

    Six Feet Under was brilliantly done.
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    Cheaper train tickets

    There is an exception to this rule. If you want to pay using paypal (useful in some circumstances) as they're the only booking engine that allows it I think.
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    Thin gloves

    Weise airflow for me. They're the perforated leather style so when you're riding stops the hands getting sweaty. Very comfortable and light.
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    people on gas / elec prepay?

    3 bed semi. British Gas. Generally it's £30 a month on electric. Gas is £40 a month during the winter and £10-15 during the summer. I'm pretty stingy with my heating though.
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    Doing you Standard A2 license

    Yup, did it this way a couple of months before my CBT was due to expire. Passed the theory and mods 1 and 2 first time. However I had sat my car test at the same test centre a year previous so had a decent knowledge of the routes/area. Just did some practice in a car park the day before mod...
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    Reliable 125cc scooter?

    I had a Honda SH125 09 from new for some 12000 miles before I got rid of it two years later, never let me down. Big wheels so inspired more confidence when cornering than smaller wheeled scooters.
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    Road Cycling Essentials

    Hi all, work have recently reopened our cyclescheme and I'm thinking of getting a singlepeed to add to my bike collection. I'm looking around the £500 mark (bike would have to be at RRP due to cyclescheme) and I am pretty convinced by the Specialized Langster at that price. Anything else I...
  15. Trothy

    70s/80s rock music? Sweet Home Alabama?

    I'd say the Dazed & Confused soundtrack is a safe bet.
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    How to secure a bike without an anchor point ?

    Extra large plantpot filled with concrete, attach anchor point to that. I've seen it done a few times for motorcycles.
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    need a backpack ?

    Deuter all the way for me. Something like this. http://www.deutergb.co.uk/products/all/hiking/all_hiking/deuter_ac_lite_14/339/
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    Custard Creams

    Recently I've noticed Aldi have these Chocolate half-coated fruit and nut cookies, for 99p a pack, they're amazing, the kind of thing Tesco would sell for £2.50.
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    Peak/off peak trains

    Generally speaking fares to and from London fall into three types. 1. Standard open tickets. These cost about £250 between Manchester and London and have no time restrictions. Return portion valid for 1 month. 2. Saver tickets. Average cost between Manchester and London £70 but cannot be...
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    My road to my licence!

    Have you been riding long? If so it might be worth putting yourself through the tests without any additional training. Thats what I did when my CBT was due to expire. Edit - Oh and congrats on theory pass!
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