Bobba

Avon and Somerset required me to return old cert on receipt on new cert.

I fully understand your sceptism. However, two facilitators, both Institute of Advanced Motorists, confirmed the situation and the point you make was their's too. They were amazed that she hadn't had an accident. They did hope that they had helped change her ways.

Described as ultra realistic! That's advertising exaggeration for you. They are almost silver grey and look nothing like the colours of any wood pigeon I have ever shot. A mate bought some similar ones and from a distance they looked almost white and unreal. A quick repainted was required.

This is a true anecdote. I was on a "speed awareness course" and we were asked to list distractions both inside and outside of the vehicle which contributed to a lack of concentration. I said satnav because at a junction/roundabout you could be looking at the screen instead of the road ahead. Many poo poo'd this idea. However the instructor agreed. He said that on another course when this was raised a woman disagreed because in her view the satnav was her best aide to driving. She lived in an area affected by mist. When she couldn't see or could barely see where she was going she switched on the satnav, watched the screen and followed the verbal instructions and the little blue car on the screen!!! Scary.

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Sadly, the way the system works is that your medical records follow you. So, whatever your previous GP wrote will now be on your records with your current GP!

I do not have Chris Green floaters but one original from a PW member which I have copied. I have managed to adapt two for a rotary until I get two dead ones and then swop over. They work OK on a rotary and you do need something to start with until you get the real thing

I've a 2007 2ltr diesel and my son has a 2+2. Both since new. They are used differently. Mine rumbles over farm tracks, motorways and for 6 years towed a 3/4 ton dive boat. My son' s is family domestic and motorway. Other than mine having a recall for shock absorbers in it's first year they have both performed faultlessly and mine sailed through it's MOT last November problem free. Glad I bought it. V pleased.

28grm 6's lyalvale Express or Nobel Sport SIPE

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Depending on how you wish to use the cylinder may point the way to which size cylinder you buy. If you are using it solely as a reservoir and filling before hunting with no need to refill that day/ evening ( for example, my regulated AA S410 will not need refilling when out rabbiting for the evening) then a 3 or 4 litre will not last you very long as a reservoir and it's refill costs mount. A 10 or 12 litre 232 bar cylinder is in my view a better reservoir. Moreover these are the work horses of scuba divers and more likely to be available in test and 2nd hand. Only if you need to take a refill reservoir with you then the larger cylinders are impracticable unless you can return to your car for a fill. This is where a 3 litre comes into it's own as a back up. Last year I retired after 20+ years scuba diving so am fortunate to have a 12 and a 3 litre!

For definitive guidance google "gov.uk party wall act 1963 explanatory handbook" .i'm about to do a loft conversion and found this booklet very helpful. HTH.

You should have responded with "Yes, and if you shove a broom up my *** I'll sweep the floor at the same time!"

Sadly not. The issue is whether the blades lock when opened. And they do.

Sadly carrying a leatherman wave in a public place without good reason is an offence simply because the blades lock. To and from a shoot would seem to be ok but leave it in your car because you forgot it was there and one could be in trouble. It is seemingly ok if it's a tool for your trade and you're at work etc. but if you popped into Tesco's or the pub on the way home and were wearing it then again there is no good reason so an offence. Even the simple little opinel is a no no because when turning the collar it becomes a lock knife. The price we pay because of the activities of scrotes!!

I use FUD's which I refurbished recently with car bar matt black. They work OK and are light to carry. One cautionary word if I may. Avoid the electronic crow calling full bodied decoy. It is not illegal to own one or sell one but it is illegal to use any sound recording for the purpose of killing or taking any wild bird. And before anyone nit picks about what is considered sound recording, there is a post by David, BSAC, on Shooting UK, where he believes that it is considered that digital calls, although not tested with a legal case, would be considered to equate to "sound recording".

Close to where I live is Bishopston Hardware. An up to date version of an old fashioned ironmongers. An Aladdin's cave. You can buy as little or as much as you want, for example one anchor bolt and not a pack of two or four. Paint is mixed and wood cut to size for free. Bags of sand and cement, plastic sheeting, pipe work etc And everything is cheaper than at the B&Q's and larger outlets. Owner occupied with staff who know their business. No wonder it's popular with trade and retail customers alike. Sadly, in major cities such gems are disappearing all too quickly.

I bought my Miroku MK 60 6 yrs ago. Had it multi choked by Nigel Teague and at the same time some minor stock adjustments (cast/drop). For my age and build it is ideal in balance and weight. Latterly the chance of a Beretta SP 20 bore came along. Back up the road to Nigel Teague's to have the stock fit matched to the Miroku. Both really good guns. Do all I ask of them with 28 grm 6's. By preference I would not now venture back to a 12 bore.

Even with a modest hit rate of 60% that's 230 cartridges, almost £70 for my 20 bore. Congratulations to the OP. Great experience but every week would be a tad expensive for me.

I find a fishing umbrella does the trick for rain and when tilted and angled helps against wind. It doesn't restrict the swing too much if the height is right. I'm thinking about adding a skirt like those on carp fishing umbrellas but wonder whether it's worth the hassle.

I tried the Air Pro's. To my mind they seemed quite unreal and so I binned them. As to the Jack Pike wing sets, the only thing they have in common with the real thing is their shape. Their colour scheme and pattern looks nothing like the real thing. I buy them to make floaters but paint them to ( hopefully) look more like real wings.

I agree with the repeat issue and it's not restricted to shooting magazines. 30 yrs ago I started fly fishing and in the first year avidly bought magazines. Year 2 and I found myself reading the same articles rebranded. Now, if I pop into W H Smith and read a trout magazine it's almost the same articles 30 years on.

Hi, good question. I don't know, is the answer. Given the prompt I think I will put a couple more out and see how it goes. As a matter of interest How many do you put out?

On a slightly different slant, I use short fibreglass rods with wing spreaders to make the birds look like landers. I tend to limit this to two of them.

Some useful thoughts given. But one issue you may wish to give thought to if someone designs something for you is the copyright. You should ensure that it is transferred to you and not retained by the originator. Otherwise, when you become a successful entrepreneur a hand my pop up saying "royalties please"