I don't use an eSIM when traveling; rather, I use a hardware device called a Mobile Solis Lite Hotspot. I've been using one since about 2015 and travel to Europe annually for 30-45 days each trip. eSims are extremely handy but I like the Solis Lite because I can connect five simultaneous devices to it, sharing the signal between them. I know that I can tether multiple devices to my iPhone too, but this seems more convenient. Also, I can buy a 30 days of unlimited signal that covers 140+ worldwide countries for $99 or less (last year I only paid $65). They have other plans too that are 'volume' based, but knowing that I don't have to worry about running out of data is reassuring.
Thanks, that's interesting and price seems right. Sounds like the main limitation is that everyone needs to be together (i.e., within range of the Solis Lite Hotspot) for connectivity. My wife and I are usually together when we travel so generally that would not be huge deal. When we travel w/our grown kids we do separate so we'd have to either have multiples of the Solis, or fall back to eSIMs. Hmmm...
Having to always be together could easily be an issue - especially with kids. But, with just my wife and I, we are always together. I like your backup plan using eSims for those times.
I’ll admit that growing up in the 70’s/80’s meant that I ate a lot of well done steaks. It wasn’t till the 90’s that I got a chance to sample a medium rare steak. I’ve never wanted anything else since.
One of the reasons we use eSIMs is that if ever one of our phones is lost, we can usually find it again. Happened once on a trip down south - wife couldn’t find her phone once back at our room. Checked “Find my phone” and located it at the restaurant. Got there, and couldn’t find it, so made it ring, and suddenly, it appeared well hidden under a cushion at the restaurant… Just that paid for that data plan, and all those we got since!
And on the very important cooking topic, we use sous-vide to cook Salmon - no other ways of cooking even comes close!
We let it sit in a brine for about an hour, cook it sous-vide with a branch of Rosemary for 45 minutes at 115˚F, and then sear it quickly to give it a nice golden appearance and delicious taste.
Without saying what Regulated is. Could simple mean done proficiently. Or it could mean for hire. Or forbidden all together. I am only forbidden from doing such unlicensed work for hire. Myself for myself is allowed.
We can't even get a large gas bottle installed or even connected to the house ourselves. I haven't got one, but when I enquired that is what I was told.
I think (more generally) the regulation on stuff like this mostly comes down to insurance and safety. Yes you might do work for yourself on your house now, but what if I buy it and something happens....? (I know, I know, we have had this conversation before...)
If an electrician discovers something dodgy here, I believe they are required to either put it right or disable it in some way. Can't remember what it was in my case, but it wasn't something I used from memory.... Could have been the way a light switch was wired or something like that.
in your home (not at the street) here in Pa you can do your own plumbing, electrical, and gas. Simply needs signed off by the inspoector. (I did my own water lines and all the electrical from the weatherhead in. For drainage and gas ) my friend who's a master plumber did it on family and friends discount)
