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by Stanley
18 Apr 2024, 02:20
Forum: General Miscellaneous Chat & Gossip
Topic: Tripps Clipps
Replies: 20
Views: 681

Re: Tripps Clipps

Undoubtedly true and we should always factor it in when making assessments. The problem is that it requires differentiation between stupid and intelligent and that's a judgement that can go wrong at times.
by Stanley
18 Apr 2024, 02:16
Forum: General Miscellaneous Chat & Gossip
Topic: TIZER'S SCIENCE NEWS
Replies: 2237
Views: 328806

Re: TIZER'S SCIENCE NEWS

I saw THIS BBC report and thought this could be the place for it. Scientists have identified what was probably the largest marine reptile ever to swim in the seas - a creature longer than two, nose-to-nose buses. The creature lived around 202 million years ago alongside the dinosaurs. Its fossilised...
by Stanley
18 Apr 2024, 02:10
Forum: Current Affairs & Comment
Topic: Seen in the News
Replies: 3743
Views: 389223

Re: Seen in the News

There used to be a common saying: ' Half the world doesn't know how the other half lives. ' I think it's more than half these days! I wonder if the bank ever questioned that level of earnings from a garage? See THIS for a BBC report on a similar subject. A Home Office case worker has been arrested o...
by Stanley
18 Apr 2024, 01:54
Forum: Current Affairs & Comment
Topic: MEDICAL MATTERS
Replies: 7611
Views: 855090

Re: MEDICAL MATTERS

How is Sally now she has had time to settle down?
You deserve an easy day as well Ian. I see you took your ease on the bus to Skipton.
I shall call in at Well when I go veggie shopping. They are booking Covid Booster jabs. I said I'd partake if it was in walking distance!
by Stanley
18 Apr 2024, 01:49
Forum: Current Affairs & Comment
Topic: 'Owt else or Any Other Business
Replies: 650
Views: 84955

Re: 'Owt else or Any Other Business

That is very clever and totally true.I wonder which of the two does the most ecological damage?
by Stanley
18 Apr 2024, 01:46
Forum: Current Affairs & Comment
Topic: Today I shall be Mainly...
Replies: 20438
Views: 1896477

Re: Today I shall be Mainly...

Kev, do you mean the last pair you will ever buy? Nice Wendy.... You perhaps deserved it. I shall buy a woman lunch today when Susan accompanies me to Town Square to shop for veggies. Not sure if Mick is coming or not. But first I shall go in the shed at 06:00, completely refurbish the 7/16" cu...
by Stanley
18 Apr 2024, 01:38
Forum: Gardening
Topic: Gardening
Replies: 895
Views: 142969

Re: Gardening

I had a look and am in awe of people who are that knowledgeable and dedicated. I approve of the dog, good choice. :biggrin2:
by Stanley
18 Apr 2024, 01:30
Forum: General Miscellaneous Chat & Gossip
Topic: BOB'S BITS
Replies: 4442
Views: 503448

Re: BOB'S BITS

Mapper of the Moon.  I could never extinguish the enthusiasm for astronomy once it arose in me.   Giovanni Battista Riccioli, 1651.       One lesson that infants learn (or, to their cost, fail to learn) is that the earth doesn’t move.   We move over, or fall onto, solid ground.  That first, fundamen...
by Stanley
17 Apr 2024, 09:42
Forum: Seasons
Topic: TODAY'S PENNINE WEATHER
Replies: 5337
Views: 442138

Re: TODAY'S PENNINE WEATHER

Back up after a good second sleep. It's bright and sunny out there but we have a -4C wind chill and it's warmer in here! :biggrin2:
by Stanley
17 Apr 2024, 06:25
Forum: Current Affairs & Comment
Topic: Today I shall be Mainly...
Replies: 20438
Views: 1896477

Re: Today I shall be Mainly...

Bright and cold here too Sue. https://www.oneguyfrombarlick.co.uk/app.php/gallery/image/28641/medium A simple task this morning, spend over an hour patiently cutting the middle out of the crankshaft blank. The cutter broke down during this stint and had to be attended to twice. It will need a comple...
by Stanley
17 Apr 2024, 06:23
Forum: Current Affairs & Comment
Topic: MEDICAL MATTERS
Replies: 7611
Views: 855090

Re: MEDICAL MATTERS

That thought passed through my mind Cathy, for my stairs top, not Ian's.
I have had a text from Well, they are taking bookings for the Covid Booster. I shall call in and book it.
by Stanley
17 Apr 2024, 06:21
Forum: Crafts
Topic: Shed Matters 3
Replies: 2405
Views: 285120

Re: Shed Matters 3

https://www.oneguyfrombarlick.co.uk/app.php/gallery/image/28642/medium https://www.oneguyfrombarlick.co.uk/app.php/gallery/image/28641/medium A simple task this morning, spend over an hour patiently cutting the middle out of the crankshaft blank. The cutter broke down during this stint and had to b...
by Stanley
17 Apr 2024, 04:07
Forum: Stanley's View
Topic: CRAVEN WORKING MEN’S HOME 02
Replies: 15
Views: 1712

Re: CRAVEN WORKING MEN’S HOME 02

A good investigation and worth bumping!
by Stanley
17 Apr 2024, 03:58
Forum: General Miscellaneous Chat & Gossip
Topic: BOB'S BITS
Replies: 4442
Views: 503448

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 ...
by Stanley
17 Apr 2024, 03:55
Forum: What, Where, When, We, Who, Look & How
Topic: WHAT DID WE HAVE FOR TEA?
Replies: 9183
Views: 1064873

Re: WHAT DID WE HAVE FOR TEA?

Enjoying my meat and veggies X three. Veggie shopping tomorrow with Susan as Sherpa!
by Stanley
17 Apr 2024, 03:44
Forum: Fun & Jokes
Topic: Old fashioned clean jokes
Replies: 4813
Views: 559293

Re: Old fashioned clean jokes

Full marks Kev. A Good one! :biggrin2:

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by Stanley
17 Apr 2024, 03:42
Forum: Seasons
Topic: TODAY'S PENNINE WEATHER
Replies: 5337
Views: 442138

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 ...
by Stanley
17 Apr 2024, 03:32
Forum: Current Affairs & Comment
Topic: POLITICS CORNER
Replies: 12599
Views: 1328877

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 ...
by Stanley
17 Apr 2024, 03:18
Forum: Technology & Communication
Topic: COMPUTERS, THE AGONY AND THE ECSTASY
Replies: 6629
Views: 952654

Re: COMPUTERS, THE AGONY AND THE ECSTASY

I think that qualifies for 'the high life'..... :biggrin2:
This site can't be accused of not being eclectic!
by Stanley
17 Apr 2024, 03:02
Forum: Local History Topics
Topic: FORGOTTEN CORNERS
Replies: 6883
Views: 933709

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...
by Stanley
17 Apr 2024, 02:39
Forum: General Miscellaneous Chat & Gossip
Topic: Tripps Clipps
Replies: 20
Views: 681

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...
by Stanley
17 Apr 2024, 02:33
Forum: Current Affairs & Comment
Topic: Today I shall be Mainly...
Replies: 20438
Views: 1896477

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...
by Stanley
17 Apr 2024, 02:27
Forum: Puzzles & Quizzes
Topic: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Replies: 20039
Views: 2288717

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Correct, the blacked out name is 'Buffalo Injector'. Uses boiler pressure steam to inject cold water into the boiler.
Next object?
by Stanley
17 Apr 2024, 02:23
Forum: DIY
Topic: Miscellaneous DIY Projects (or bits of jobs)
Replies: 867
Views: 153188

Re: Miscellaneous DIY Projects (or bits of jobs)

Muck to t'midden as they say..... :biggrin2:
by Stanley
17 Apr 2024, 02:21
Forum: Current Affairs & Comment
Topic: MEDICAL MATTERS
Replies: 7611
Views: 855090

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...

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