Off-Topic Discussion

Indeed. There were various complications. I can't remember specifics but I know there were even a few deaths attributed directly to the vaccine. But as tragic as they were, just in the interest of balance, there were far more deaths directly associated with COVID.Either way, covid did a lot of...

Maybe we should try only permitting women to vote, instead @RowlandsCastle

@noisette47 When we moved here the first veg we planted was asparagus crowns. We also are in heavy clay soil. They did really well for many years but then gradually they gave up. Bizarrely spears started to appear in an area that we had not planted. The spears are really strong and fat. We...

We’ve been watching Race across the World it’s the best programme on the TV at the moment (no quizzes to watch) and NO Celebrities just fun/friendly people young and old. Wednesday evening sorted after a day potting on 53 plants (Lychnis, ajuga, Tequila Sun acquilega ) .

Hazy sun and breezy, 13c going to 23c staying breezy.Today is Portugal's Independence Day and I heard the cannons going off at 8am, from Loule I guess.

Fingers crossed it won't be too long till the weather improves. Lots of new leaves are bursting out on the trees here, as though they have decided they can't wait any longer for sunshine and warmth so are just going for it regardless! All power to 'em!Impressed re your sofa covering. A...

Feeding time Goose grassCow Parsley

As has been mentioned in notices, Eddy's chosen charity was Motor Neurone Disease Association. Whilst there is no specific fundraising link (sadly all of these justgiving/gofundme type things all take a cut of any monies raised), if you wish you can make a donation in Eddy's memory by following...

We used to use a wood glue which you could buy a catalyst for which made it set in 10 mins rather than the 3 to 4 hours normal setting time. The container said it was phosphoric acid but we found coke had the same effect.

To not book one. I prefer small ship excursions. Used Lindblade few years back for my Alaska trip. 55 passangers, most staff have Phd in marine biology, they are coupled with National Geographic society. Food was good, open bar extra. Don't have to worry about having fancy clothes...

So very shocked and saddened to see this news.Condolences to his family and friends.Godspeed Steve.X

I'll leave this thread here until the 28th, after GW fully closes its doors and if not used, I will delete it. We had a similar sort of thread years ago when we had a software glitch that had threads all cattywumpus... took us a while to sort through and restore them all.

What about 'forgot to take the lens cover off'. I'd win that one. When I got this new camera I couldn't seem to get it to work and was fiddling around with a lot of the buttons. A passer by said "Try taking the lens cover off" . My previous camera, same make, beeped if the cover was on when...

Good afternoon @Nikolaos and @Upsydaisy my good friends it really is great fun and it brings all the seperate towns and people together its a good laugh and full of fun it really is a happy festival and this years being the first one for almost 3 years will be exceptional always well over...