Gordon R

Kernel - when I was in hospital - from memory, apart from countless blood tests, I had an isotope bone scan and two full body scans. Only the last scan showed up the MRSA affecting my spine. Two consultants had a bit of an argument at the foot of my bed. The first said that I had already had the isotope bone scan and a full scan and they were too expensive. The second - Mr Doyle - said he didn't give a stuff about budgets - he said "If you don't want it coming off your budget, put it on mine, but get him done this morning and move him to one of my wards after". Saved my life. They don't get it right the first time - every time. Admitted with Septicaemia, they discharged me still with it. Re-admitted with Septicaemia and got MRSA the second time.

Nope - all back pains hurt.

Following a motorcycle accident, I ended up in hospital with Septicaemia. Whilst in there I got MRSA. One of my vertebrae - T7 or T8, I think - just disintegrated. Not the disc, but a vertebrae. I ended up two and a half inches shorter than when I went in. I was lucky that the MRSA ate it away quite evenly. The crumbling spine crushed my spinal chord and left me unable to walk for some time. I have had to learn to walk again twice. Nowadays I have a permanent pain in my back and my ribs - funnily enough. Some days are better than others. I just got used to the pain. I wouldn't wish back pain on anyone, apart from the odd troll. It's no fun.

I was sick to the stomach reading about what they did. The mother's smug expression was the worst. Why is she not remanded in custody. She will do time for this - just not enough. I do believe in the death penalty, but accept that not everyone does. The time they spend in prison will not pass quickly. Prisoners take a dim view and I suspect they will face reprisals in prison. What goes around comes around. I trust they will rot in hell. It's what they deserve.

If you get one, pray your engine does not implode. They have a reputation for engine catastrophes. Conrod coming through the block. I read on another Forum - might have even been this - that the engine bearings are faulty and need replacing with an aftermarket bearing kit from the USA. The danger mileages are 5,000 and 30,000. If they get past these you could be okay. I would not touch one with a barge pole.

It will now be worth less than what you paid for it. Gundealers do not sell guns for a loss, they sell for profit.

Agreed. Very good cartridge at rock bottom budget price.

Not sure about the elitism tag directed at top clay shooters. I shot better many years ago competing against Jim Stafford - won British Open, Colin Foden - 2nd in World FITASC, Brendan Frost 3rd in World FITASC, Kevin Mayor - Britsh Open winner. At some point - beat all, bar Brendan Frost . All of these shot a mixture of big competitions and "straw bale" shoots. More recently - John Stafford - World DTL Champion, John Twigg - won more DTL shoots than you can point a stick at. Not one of these didn't do the smaller competitions as well. It also has to be said that there are some thoroughly decent human beings in there. Jim Stafford won many competitions, but was still a great bloke - something that sems to have rubbed off on his son John. John Twigg - smashing bloke. Kevin Mayor - no airs and graces about him.

Correct.

There are a few decent ones there, but Lauronas are the most rust resistant by a mile and solidly made. If you want it to last - Laurona.

They had run out of Eley and I needed some quickly.

I've had bad experiences with D and J felt wads. Barrels took a bit more scrubbing than my boresnake. Plastic seem okay.

Against my better judgement, I bought some D and J plastic wad shells yesterday. MCAvoys had run out of Eleys. Also bought some Hull Comp X from Cheshire Gun Room. I have to say that the D and J were cleaner (Can't believe I just said that) and gave better kills. I still wouldn't touch their felt wad. A mate who used some of my Hull Comp X had three jams in his Beretta Teknys Gold auto in the first 50.

Top of the range Vostock. Best gun I have ever picked up.

I agree about making it good. If you literally sawed it in half and left his half flapping, it will clearly damage it. You will almost certainly need his consent. Even if you don't particularly get on, I would advise you to approach him. If you don't, I suspect it is going to cost you a lot of money later.

Harlem Jonns Reshuffle - they never made the big time, but singer - Stuart Widdall is still going strong fronting another band. Seen a lot of big names over the years and some big disappointments, when playing live, but these were the best by a mile. Never really made it outside the North - sadly.

http://www.bateofengland.co.uk/

Bates at Stafford have a decent range. Not sure if that is too far.

Ten a penny? Cobblers. Top flight actor and tremendous person. I don't want to get into an argument, but detractors are idiots.

BOBBIN MILL SHOOTING GROUND Scorton - Sunday morning Skeet DTL and Compak. 01524 791 507 BLACKPOOL GC Back Lane, Greenhalgh, nr Kirkham, Preston, Lancs Tel: 07730 409 415 DOLPHIN CLAY TARGET CENTRE. Marsh Lane, Longton, Preston, PR4 5JY Tel: 01772 611038 Mobile: 07941 158661 MOORCOCK CLAY PIGEON CLUB Clitheroe RISHTON CSC - near Blackburn. Sunday morning Sporting. Great tragets and food. Nice people who run it. Just off motorway and about 20 odd miles from you. http://www.rishtonclayshoot.co.uk/ TOPLANDS FARM WOODPLUMTON - near Preston - decent Sporting shoot and good food. WYRE GC - in your immediate area. http://claycoach.com/WyreGunClub.html

Blackpool Gun Club Back Lane Greenhalgh. About one mile from the Kirkham / Fleetwood roundabout on the motorway. . Claycounters, but they are sensible about no-birds. Drinks and hot food. Big sporting layout - you can do 50,75 or 100. Good targets. My only reservation is that sometimes the targets become a test of eyesight. Overall highly recommended. 07730 409415

Top actor - top human being. Appeared in some classics - Hombre - never bettered.

They are all ****. Don't waste your money.

SWillington are decent people. Take it back and explain. You were off to Swillington at 12.19pm and posted again at 7.58pm - what did Swillington say? I would have been back to them before posting on here.

Malcolm Carr's Scotch Beef butchers in Bolton - they make their own. My favourites are the Tunisian - blow your socks off. The Italian are also excellent. Makes his own burgers - lamb and mint - excellent - pork and apple - excellent - chilli burgers - see Tunisian sausage - warm and brilliant.