Off-Topic Discussion

Go on then , big snotty snog coming your way

I've had no end of bother over the years with both petrol and diesel from one particular supermarket, while another supermarkets fuel has never given me any bother.In my current situation, I think all my woes boil down to a combination of previously undiagnosed failed glow plug, and my...

Very sad news indeed RIP Alan

We had a city break a few Octobers back in Rome , fantastic place . We stayed opposite the opera house in the Termini area ( main railway station ). We flew Ryanair to Ciampino airport . I would strongly recommend getting the train into Rome . We booked the shuttle coach , and trying to get...

Along with indicators, mirrors and speedo.

The medieval billhook used for hedging , also was used and developed into a weapon. Remember seeing them in the Tower of London when I was a kid , and thinking I really would not want someone having a poke at me with it !

Went to a parents evening with my daughter who had a broken arm, teacher " her hand writing has deteriorated terribly" me " she has a broken arm" teacher " I asked her if she wrote with that arm" me " what arm do you normally write with before broken arm" daughter holds up broken arm, "but I can...

Just had a text message from Mr Kandy to say that Alan Rickman alias Severus Snape from the Harry Potter films plus Love Actually and Robin Hood has passed away aged 69 from Cancer.RIP Alan as you were a fine actor and another youngster has bitten the dust

A little MoT story. I had one of mine for its test here, and it passed with no problem. Drove it the 15km home, and started to service it. So far, I have: Replaced both front discs, freed of both rear calipers, replaced all of the brake pads, and shock absorbers...In defence of the MoT place,...

Thats exactly the way I think as well. I've no experience with the Rubi, but the one I use is a Sigma 6. Its the one all of the pros here use.One thing that you may not be aware of. Certain tiles, such as some outdoor ones must be wet cut.

We're just glad to have you back with us, Music, and that your health has been a bit off beat but that you're recovering now!!

Hope you both had a great Birthday!Sorry for the belated good wishes (was on the road, a lot)

Ah, so you have been to Scotland and have passed the first and second level training course

I take it you are speaking for yourself and that the "we" is a royal one?

Aww!!!

It was in my watch list and just started watching it tonightI got 20 minutes in and its completely lost my attention and i feel i just dont really care enough to try and keep watching.mSo this one def wasnt for me.

And now Dave:(

Rose sports sorry wrong thread Sports - or mutations - do not always materialise in the form of colour differences. Sometimes a new shoot with a 'different' characteristic will be just as important. For example, most climbing roses, started life a a sport or mutation on a well known parent rose....

now we hear the government survey folks are 3 months behind. all should be ready now, and they are not. shaking my head. ready to retire.

Leaks tend to show up much quicker on central heating pipes in my experience @pete - thankfully they are also much easier to contain and also generally a wee bit easier to fix, especially with the push together poly pipes and fittings that can be used nowadays;