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  1. On 28/02/2024 at 15:56, enfieldspares said:

    I threatened the local council with court proceedings over a pothole. They tried three times to deny liability as they road had been "inspected" within so many days before the incident and repaired. So I asked for full disclosure. And it had been repaired twice with each time it noted as "repair failed". So this was now the supposed third repair which had then some weeks later been "inspected". So I asked for the record of that also. And then pointed out that if indeed the road had been "inspected" that even the deepest hole is only little more than a small puddle when full of water! At the fourth exchange of letters they paid for a new tyre and a new alloy wheel as both had been damaged. Which is why I always use the "Fix My Street" website when I can to report potholes as being a former motorcyclist what is inconvenience to a car driver could throw a 'bike rider and cause fatal injury.

    https://www.fixmystreet.com/

    Thanks for the info.

  2. On 01/03/2024 at 21:55, Scully said:

    I know I mentioned we’d be going to Venice, but was sworn to secrecy as to why. 
    Anyhow, the secrecy is no more, and we’ll be exhibiting in the 2024 Venice Biennale, at Palazzo Bembo, opposite Rialto Bridge. 
    This is a major International Arts venue and exhibition, and our work ( OH and me plus others ) will be there from April until November. 
    A BIGGY! 🙂👍

    Congratulations, enjoy every moment!

  3. 10 hours ago, TRINITY said:

    As an ex dog Racer myself, I really don't know why they are bothering with this. The sport is dying naturally anyway. As far as I am aware there is only one track left in Wales and that a small flapping track.

    The UK used to have well over an hundred tracks and at the last count there are only about 23 left and some of those are barely hanging on.

    To be frank, most so called country pursuits are slowly fading away?

    A combination of subtle hidden pressure from those of influence coupled with a public who seem offended by everything, sets the scene?

  4. 5 hours ago, Raw and wriggley said:

    Tried loads of different types for work and shooting they all don’t last these days but just bought a pair of Skellerup Quatro they look and feel the real deal    They come up a bit large but not much so fingers crossed 🤞

    Just the same trend with everything UK? The incessant drive to cut cost ensures the pathway? Quality is largely irrelevant nowadays?

    5 hours ago, Raw and wriggley said:

    🤞

     

  5. 1 hour ago, discobob said:

    “Look at all them farm animals - they are being used - we must stop it”

    ten years later

    ”do you remember when this used to be fields with lovely animals on them? Now there is just Solar panels, wind turbines and batteries. I wonder what happened”

    ”what happened? You got your way, that’s what happened. They replaced agriculture and they are milking you - you have become the new cattle”

    Spot on, that looks like the new future with the ruling few % raking in the fat profits from their monopolised import companies. 

  6. 6 hours ago, Stonepark said:

    All allocated Reform candidates are on the website, under Who's my PPC and they are aiming for one for every seat (400 or so already allocated).

    If there isn't one for your constituency yet, why not apply to be the candidate?

    Thanks for the info.

    Don't have the necessary to be a politico.

    5 hours ago, clangerman said:

    you have just saved yourself feeling foolish then because just like the rest reform will never change a system that makes sure we can only elect different rats from the same barrel or they would all be out of a job and none of them are going to let that happen! lol 

    I agree with your sentiment but whatever happens as a result it will not happen because I actively wasted a vote on any of the present shower of ****.

  7. On 27/02/2024 at 19:00, Stonepark said:

    If you want Reform, you have to vote for it, voting for the mainstream parties or abstaining from voting will never change anything.

     

     

     

    If no Reform candidate, no vote may sadly be the only option? I will not ever vote to support any of the current greedy shower around at present.

  8. 22 hours ago, Dougy said:

    Go shooting with a friend and get cosy 👍

     

    Last year i bought my 1st ever Hoodie, i've not got into the gangster lingo yet but getting there "in-It" 

    On top of that i wear a DeerHunter Muflon Extreme jacket i can sit in a high seat at -5 and be comfortable to the point i need to unzip the coat because i was getting too warm. Leg wise i wear Aigle lined trousers and park me bottom on a piece of camp bed, thick woolen socks and decent boots. 

    Tried that didn't we but someone broke someone elses gun?😇

    I have Deerhunter Rusky kit but far too wet and muddy for that at the moment. Would need a winch to extract me.

    21 hours ago, Mice! said:

    Worth looking at a bib and brace as well, nothing makes you colder than a gap for the cold air to get in, look at fishing ones if noise isn't an issue. 

    My problem is I normally wrap up then go walk about and wind up sweating like mad 😅

    Unfortunately I'm static bud.

  9. 1 hour ago, Poor Shot said:

    Welsh Gov should not be underestimated. They view all things involving animals as cruel and something to be restricted and banned. They have a nye on vegan approach to how they view animal based businesses. Any animal based displays or events will be heavily restricted or banned. The document even makes reference to Alpaca walking FGS. 

    This is heavily backed by the average Facebook, middle aged woman types who will look at a picture of an ex-racing Greyhound with an amputated leg and immediately pledge 100% of their support to these causes without looking at the wider proposal. This very proposal is advertised on the banning of Greyhound racing but as you can see from the consultation document the banning of Greyhound racing is just a very small part appended onto the end of the proposal. 

    If I ran a home based pet grooming or boarding service for example I would be very concerned that licensing would force relocation to a commercial premises that will meet the ridiculous standard that licensing will no doubt require. For most this will mean closure as the business they have developed from their home or small holding will just not work with the added cost of a commercial premises and the added complication that comes with it. 

    I agree entirely. The Starmer wet dream maybe to link up the loonys in Scotland and Wales to create his wonderland?

  10. 1 hour ago, Vince Green said:

    ^^^^^ This

    the last thing her lawyers want to happen is for her appeal to succeed. That would be the end of the money trail

    I am fairly certain that she will succeed based on current trends. 

    The lawyers no doubt have a conveyor system so that the money never stops? No doubt based on the likely outcomes of each case?

  11. 1 hour ago, Pushkin said:

    Old Man, not wanting to scare you but..... have you had your sugar/bloods checked at all - recently?  I find when my sugars ae a bit on the high side it is almost impossible to retain heat, however, once adjusted by my insulin pen it makes a heck of a di8fference to the level of felt heat in my body.  Any other dabetics get this problem???

     

    Regards

    Pushkin:good:

    Thanks bud, regularly monitored.

    1 hour ago, Rim Fire said:

    This is the one i bought it is fantastic and its only mid range of what you can bye i assume the more expensive  the better but not always the case

     When i am sat in a high seat just switch it on  

    Thanks  bruno22rf and RF.  Bought now.

    om

  12. 2 hours ago, Penelope said:

    It has nowt to do with puritanical views, but as part of the all encompassing Woke agenda. You just wait until the Online Safety Bill is enacted.

    Same in my HO, barking and unfortunately here.

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