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Old 27-10-22, 06:32 PM   #3101
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Took my wife to the GP today for a routine appointment. Whilst waiting a chap decided to engage in a conversation with me. Subjects included the NHS, Boris, and the EU. These are not subjects that I would choose when talking to a complete stranger but I humoured him. It soon became clear that he was a fully committed Daily Mail reader. He was all for private health insurance, so I mentioned that some people can't afford to eat let alone afford health insurance. He then talked about the EU overriding our laws, so I pointed out that we voted for most of those EU laws.... He seemed a nice enough chap but clearly influenced by the mainstream media in this country.

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Old 27-10-22, 08:42 PM   #3102
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Lots of flies? check the loft to ensure that the cluster flies have not infested it! They filled my sisters.
Very low number of wasps this year which I find surprising considering the hot weather we had.
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Old 28-10-22, 05:32 PM   #3103
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On the plus side, the warm weather and flies are good for bats*. I saw one this evening as I walked back from the supermarket, which must be the latest I've ever seen one still flitting around.

*Not that I suggest people encourage them into their house to have a go at any fly infestation they may have...
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Old 06-11-22, 01:39 PM   #3104
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Afternoon orgers....

What's everyone up to?
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Old 06-11-22, 03:08 PM   #3105
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Afternoon Gary - just watched the Ar5e regain their position at the top of the league. Persistent drizzle here so staying indoors and about to start doing a Sunday roast. Don't feel like doing much else as we've been at the M-i-L's the past couple of days, running her to various medical appointments.

How's tricks with you? Getting the new gaff sorted?
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Old 06-11-22, 06:31 PM   #3106
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Hey up Gary.
Been messing with the SV, it now has a frame, wheels & even an engine
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Old 06-11-22, 07:16 PM   #3107
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Wet and getting colder,! Started changing the lads bathroom this weekend. Think this could be my Swansong. Getting so its difocult to motivate myself as age takes its toll
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Afternoon Gary - just watched the Ar5e regain their position at the top of the league. Persistent drizzle here so staying indoors and about to start doing a Sunday roast. Don't feel like doing much else as we've been at the M-i-L's the past couple of days, running her to various medical appointments.

How's tricks with you? Getting the new gaff sorted?
The weather is a bit of a disincentive to doing anything much outdoors isn't it? It's been cold with heavy rain most of the day here so didn't even manage to get much of a walk.
Slowly getting sorted, but I still have this pile of boxes in the living room.

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The SV is coming on impressively quickly Col. Looking forward to hearing and seeing it running!

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Wet and getting colder,! Started changing the lads bathroom this weekend. Think this could be my Swansong. Getting so its difocult to motivate myself as age takes its toll
I must admit, there comes a time with certain activities where you find yourself thinking, "Do I actually want to be doing this any more?" That's pretty much where I got to with doing IT support for folks. I do very little now, there's too much stuff which us far more interesting to focus on
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I managed to transfer some of my compost from the rapidly disintegrating wooden bins I built 15 or more years ago to some very cheap plastic dalek-shaped recycled plastic things I got via the council. Knackering but quite therapeutic, between the relentless rain showers we've been having recently. I have also demolished most of bottle of claret so I am typing this with one eye closed so the letters don't move around as much as I aim for them. I'd probably better go to bed now...
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I managed to transfer some of my compost from the rapidly disintegrating wooden bins I built 15 or more years ago to some very cheap plastic dalek-shaped recycled plastic things I got via the council. Knackering but quite therapeutic, between the relentless rain showers we've been having recently. I have also demolished most of bottle of claret so I am typing this with one eye closed so the letters don't move around as much as I aim for them. I'd probably better go to bed now...
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