I was not aware the share codes last that long now, the last time I used one (for work, although this was several years ago) it was only valid for 4 days and my employer refused to accept it which was a whole thing. I was under the (incorrect) impression that the system for border clearance would be worse than that. So I have changed my mind on this point despite your flippant comment, which was argumentative for no reason.

On the case of trusting the UK government to manage the immigration status digitally for people I still have my doubts. They don’t have the best track record.

I have my own UK passport now so I am a bit out of the loop but any sort of system where a person doesn’t have offline proof of their status that they can keep seems like it is open to issues (although physical only also has its issues so there are pros and cons no matter how you approach it).

Ha! I am from the south but haven’t lived in the US since 2009…. I do still go to waffle house when I go visit my family though 😅

It’s the A1 on the hashbrowns that draws me back.

I don’t quite understand why you are dismissing this person’s concerns like this. The codes are available for a very short period so there is a chance that if there is a WiFi or other network outage they genuinely could not get to the code.

It’s also not as though the UK has the best record when it comes to managing immigrants despite their promises.

You are welcome to do a quick google on what happened to Windrush immigrants, the trouble that EU immigrants have had post-brexit, and UKVI’s general rules, wait times, and fees. Much like the US, the UK’s immigration policy has been made highly hostile to many forms of immigration, limiting options for families and managing to bungle things at several junctures.

I agree that it is hard to put faith in a system like this where your immigration status relies on the availability of a network or even a single government site with no physical or offline backups.

I’ve seen a huddle house before but never been in one… never seen a waffle king though :D

Imitation waffle house…?

Hadn’t actually thought about this but it’s a good point, they are varying the T&Cs with no consideration here.

Man I use mine all the time, I have just dance, fitness boxing and ring fit adventure.

So much easier to get up and do some sort of physical activity when it’s a game not a task.

*mario kart is the game that sits on the shelf gathering dust until the nieces come over.

Oyster crackers is a pretty good shout actually

A parliament has a maximum term of 5 years. Any change to the date of the next election will have a direct impact on the latest date of the next election.

https://www.parliament.uk/about/how/elections-and-voting/general/

Depends on whether or not there is a snap election this year…

I left in 2013, I also haven’t gone back but it’s definitely on my list.

Really loved it, lovely people and the food is obviously epic! Were you mainland?

That is indeed simple, I don’t know if I have a market near me but I’m going into London tomorrow anyway, I’m sure I can find some while I’m down there

Recipe? I still miss it and I left Japan 10 years ago!! 😱