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- 17 Apr 2024, 03:58
- Forum: General Miscellaneous Chat & Gossip
- Topic: BOB'S BITS
- Replies: 4441
- Views: 503029
Re: BOB'S BITS
An earlier information revolution. He that tholes overcomes. Personal motto of William Chambers. ‘To thole’ is Scots English for ‘to bear,’ ‘to endure,’ or ‘to tolerate.’ It would be out of place amongst highland clan mottos, usually rendered in Gaelic or Latin (or, sometimes, in French) and ...
- 17 Apr 2024, 03:55
- Forum: What, Where, When, We, Who, Look & How
- Topic: WHAT DID WE HAVE FOR TEA?
- Replies: 9183
- Views: 1064213
Re: WHAT DID WE HAVE FOR TEA?
Enjoying my meat and veggies X three. Veggie shopping tomorrow with Susan as Sherpa!
- 17 Apr 2024, 03:44
- Forum: Fun & Jokes
- Topic: Old fashioned clean jokes
- Replies: 4813
- Views: 558908
Re: Old fashioned clean jokes
Full marks Kev. A Good one!
- 17 Apr 2024, 03:42
- Forum: Seasons
- Topic: TODAY'S PENNINE WEATHER
- Replies: 5336
- Views: 441493
Re: TODAY'S PENNINE WEATHER
Yesterday afternoon the isolated showers that were forecast decreased to occasional spatters of raindrops later in the afternoon. By 20:00 we had a clearing sky and a lighter wind. First thing this morning it was clear an cold with a light breeze. The glass is up on 1012mb and the forecast is again ...
- 17 Apr 2024, 03:32
- Forum: Current Affairs & Comment
- Topic: POLITICS CORNER
- Replies: 12599
- Views: 1328035
Re: POLITICS CORNER
See THIS for that rare beast, a Tory led political measure that can be popular with all sides, including me! MPs have backed a plan to ban anyone born after 2009 from buying cigarettes, effectively ensuring it will become law. The measures, championed by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, survived despite ...
- 17 Apr 2024, 03:18
- Forum: Technology & Communication
- Topic: COMPUTERS, THE AGONY AND THE ECSTASY
- Replies: 6629
- Views: 952142
Re: COMPUTERS, THE AGONY AND THE ECSTASY
I think that qualifies for 'the high life'.....
This site can't be accused of not being eclectic!
This site can't be accused of not being eclectic!
- 17 Apr 2024, 03:02
- Forum: Local History Topics
- Topic: FORGOTTEN CORNERS
- Replies: 6883
- Views: 932998
Re: FORGOTTEN CORNERS
https://www.oneguyfrombarlick.co.uk/app.php/gallery/image/28639/medium Barlick Corn Mill in 1994. There's a connection with lingerie which should be documented..... A young lad called Robinson frequented the Greyhound pub. He was notable for the fact that he was very 'horsey'. He wore riding breech...
- 17 Apr 2024, 02:39
- Forum: General Miscellaneous Chat & Gossip
- Topic: Tripps Clipps
- Replies: 18
- Views: 627
Re: Tripps Clipps
waffle-dinner is still holding strong at number three. All I can say is no wonder so many Americans suffer from obesity and '20th Century Syndrome'! (They put Maple Syrup on their bacon as well!) My rule about breakfast is do something to earn it before you have it. After that two hot meals at regu...
- 17 Apr 2024, 02:33
- Forum: Current Affairs & Comment
- Topic: Today I shall be Mainly...
- Replies: 20432
- Views: 1895500
Re: Today I shall be Mainly...
Yes, I know I'm being a bit of a wimp. It looks as though it's going to be a re-run of yesterday so I promise I'll try to be brave! I shall be in the shed at 06:00 pressing on with the second crankshaft. I should make better progress today as the cutter is working well. All my cutters are second han...
- 17 Apr 2024, 02:27
- Forum: Puzzles & Quizzes
- Topic: MYSTERY OBJECTS
- Replies: 20039
- Views: 2287726
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Correct, the blacked out name is 'Buffalo Injector'. Uses boiler pressure steam to inject cold water into the boiler.
Next object?
Next object?
- 17 Apr 2024, 02:23
- Forum: DIY
- Topic: Miscellaneous DIY Projects (or bits of jobs)
- Replies: 867
- Views: 153030
Re: Miscellaneous DIY Projects (or bits of jobs)
Muck to t'midden as they say.....
- 17 Apr 2024, 02:21
- Forum: Current Affairs & Comment
- Topic: MEDICAL MATTERS
- Replies: 7606
- Views: 854407
Re: MEDICAL MATTERS
Bloody Hell Ian! That was an interesting morning. As you know I'm very aware of the dangers of stairs and yes, my bathroom door is opposite the top of the stairs and I am always very wary in that area. She'll have some aches and pains for a few days no doubt but hopefully nothing worse. So glad to h...
- 17 Apr 2024, 02:11
- Forum: Miscellaneous History Topics
- Topic: WW2 service records
- Replies: 26
- Views: 8771
Re: WW2 service records
Good to hear you have at last got some information out of them Ian. Yes, transfer to the reserve on demob used to be standard practice. I don't know what they do now. They wanted to keep their hooks into trained soldiers. I think I was given seven years in the Reserve when I cam out in 1956 but can'...
- 16 Apr 2024, 13:46
- Forum: Puzzles & Quizzes
- Topic: MYSTERY OBJECTS
- Replies: 20039
- Views: 2287726
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
No Peter but you're in the right area, boilers and water.
- 16 Apr 2024, 09:54
- Forum: Current Affairs & Comment
- Topic: Today I shall be Mainly...
- Replies: 20432
- Views: 1895500
Re: Today I shall be Mainly...
Up and having a brew after a good second sleep. I'm tempted to go for a short walk, it's bright out there. But it's still cold to my old bones!
- 16 Apr 2024, 09:52
- Forum: Seasons
- Topic: TODAY'S PENNINE WEATHER
- Replies: 5336
- Views: 441493
Re: TODAY'S PENNINE WEATHER
It's a better day for us Cathy, Bright and sunny at times but still cold!
- 16 Apr 2024, 07:00
- Forum: Current Affairs & Comment
- Topic: Today I shall be Mainly...
- Replies: 20432
- Views: 1895500
Re: Today I shall be Mainly...
You're right Sue. It was a lousy day. Today is looking a bi better but we are still getting the tail end of winter!
I'm glad you got your GP. I'm glad I don't need to contact mine.... My plan is to keep as far away from the surgery as possible.
I hope you have a good day.....
I'm glad you got your GP. I'm glad I don't need to contact mine.... My plan is to keep as far away from the surgery as possible.
I hope you have a good day.....
- 16 Apr 2024, 06:28
- Forum: Current Affairs & Comment
- Topic: Today I shall be Mainly...
- Replies: 20432
- Views: 1895500
Re: Today I shall be Mainly...
https://www.oneguyfrombarlick.co.uk/app.php/gallery/image/28636/medium Today I continued with cutting the meat out of the first shaft blank. The cutter performed far better and after cutting the blank down to 1/2" I cut out each side so that the result is that all that is left to deal with by ...
- 16 Apr 2024, 06:27
- Forum: Crafts
- Topic: Shed Matters 3
- Replies: 2404
- Views: 284647
Re: Shed Matters 3
https://www.oneguyfrombarlick.co.uk/app.php/gallery/image/28638/medium https://www.oneguyfrombarlick.co.uk/app.php/gallery/image/28637/medium https://www.oneguyfrombarlick.co.uk/app.php/gallery/image/28636/medium https://www.oneguyfrombarlick.co.uk/app.php/gallery/image/28635/medium Today I continu...
- 16 Apr 2024, 04:06
- Forum: Current Affairs & Comment
- Topic: Seen in the News
- Replies: 3741
- Views: 388854
- 16 Apr 2024, 04:04
- Forum: Current Affairs & Comment
- Topic: Today I shall be Mainly...
- Replies: 20432
- Views: 1895500
Re: Today I shall be Mainly...
This caught my eye in Private Eye....
- 16 Apr 2024, 03:37
- Forum: Stanley's View
- Topic: CRAVEN WORKING MEN’S HOME 01
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1075
Re: CRAVEN WORKING MEN’S HOME 01
Good history and illumination thanks to Wendy and Ken.
- 16 Apr 2024, 03:34
- Forum: Current Affairs & Comment
- Topic: Seen in the News
- Replies: 3741
- Views: 388854
Re: Seen in the News
THIS got my attention. A six-year-old girl who ran into her burning home to wake her sleeping family has been hailed a hero. Olivia Patterson, from Riccall in North Yorkshire, was playing outside with a friend when she saw flames rising from the roof of her house on 4 April. She ran inside to warn ...
- 16 Apr 2024, 03:27
- Forum: What, Where, When, We, Who, Look & How
- Topic: WHAT DID WE HAVE FOR TEA?
- Replies: 9183
- Views: 1064213
Re: WHAT DID WE HAVE FOR TEA?
Meat and veggies X three for breakfast dinner and tea. I fried my sweet potato chips during the day.
- 16 Apr 2024, 03:26
- Forum: Puzzles & Quizzes
- Topic: MYSTERY OBJECTS
- Replies: 20039
- Views: 2287726
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
I can see why you thought that Gloria but no. You have seen it before and it is an essential piece of equipment if you are running a steam locomotive.