Car accessory places stock such spanners intended for fan belt nuts or something similar. They fit compression nuts. Everyone warns that stamped spanners are not robust, but IME with those ones they're plenty robust for plumbing.
Aldi has a patchy selection of diy stuff in if you're looking for pressies, but having had yet another one with 2 faults my opinion of their power tools is 'unreliable'.
Indeed it sounds twisted and bitter, and completely lacking in human empathy, or any trace of civility.
Perhaps because its a time of year when others are more willing to reach out and connect with old friends and acquaintances, it helps them break down barriers, and overcome fear of rejection for a while. Most people will respond in kind even if they personally have no religious faith, and despise the whole commercial aspect of Christmas - even if only for the sake of other people's feelings.
Bet you don't get invited to many weddings, christenings etc then!
Yup it takes you being the bigger man, sucking it up and biting your tongue. Why burn bridges and go out of your way to hurt other people's feelings, when there is no benefit to anyone?
For some there is pleasure (or at lease an escape for any feelings of guilt or failing to live up to expectation) in giving without any expectation of reward.
You seem keen to have them accept you don't do Christmas, so perhaps its not unfair to accept their statement that they feel better giving something.
Perhaps because Christmas is now far broader and wider than a just religious feast. Many will find some part they can partake and enjoy like time off work, a good piss up, or to enjoy seasonal food treats, even if not many of the other parts.
For the final fix on electrics, I like to have decent screwdrivers of the right size in decent condition. All too often I see terminals not correctly tightened and chewed up screws. Both more likely with a wrong or worn screwdriver.
Yes. I have staff who send cards:-) This years cheap offering from China has had to be embellished with glue and glitter which is now firmly attached to all our kitchen surfaces.
I suppose one should admire a desire to maintain contact with college friends of 53 years back but generally my views align with Tim.
In general, my neighbours are just fine. Certainly in terms of nodding a hello when you see them in the street. Or passing the time of day when not in a rush.
One couple, a few doors away, are rather standoffish. Lots of kids too. If you say hello when passing them, it seems to be an effort to return the greeting. Which is odd as they socialise with other families.
Each year, I get an Xmas card from them. With lots of kisses. Nowt as strange as folk.
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