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by Big Kev
27 May 2026, 14:57
Forum: What, Where, When, We, Who, Look & How
Topic: WHAT ATTRACTED YOUR ATTENTION TODAY?
Replies: 18698
Views: 4168167

Re: WHAT ATTRACTED YOUR ATTENTION TODAY?

610 days to retirement :good:
by Big Kev
27 May 2026, 14:56
Forum: What, Where, When, We, Who, Look & How
Topic: WHAT ATTRACTED YOUR ATTENTION TODAY?
Replies: 18698
Views: 4168167

Re: WHAT ATTRACTED YOUR ATTENTION TODAY?

Tizer wrote: 27 May 2026, 13:50 I wonder how they'll get all the Ruston-Bucyrus excavators and JCB diggers up there, together with the obligatory thousands of Irish and Chinese navvies? :smile:
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by Big Kev
27 May 2026, 12:16
Forum: What, Where, When, We, Who, Look & How
Topic: WHAT ATTRACTED YOUR ATTENTION TODAY?
Replies: 18698
Views: 4168167

Re: WHAT ATTRACTED YOUR ATTENTION TODAY?

"In March, Nasa announced a $20 billion programme to construct a permanent base powered by nuclear and solar energy at the Moon's south pole by 2032." That is 1/5th the cost of HS2 and 4 years quicker. Seems it is cheaper and quicker to build energy plants on the moon than a railway from B...
by Big Kev
27 May 2026, 12:06
Forum: Fun & Jokes
Topic: Old fashioned clean jokes
Replies: 6811
Views: 1357568

Re: Old fashioned clean jokes

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by Big Kev
27 May 2026, 05:39
Forum: What, Where, When, We, Who, Look & How
Topic: WHAT ATTRACTED YOUR ATTENTION TODAY?
Replies: 18698
Views: 4168167

Re: WHAT ATTRACTED YOUR ATTENTION TODAY?

Not sure what to say about this one :biggrin2:


BBC News - World Gravy Wrestling Championships move to Bacup Cricket Club - BBC News
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cpqpp3gzw9wo
by Big Kev
26 May 2026, 17:46
Forum: Fun & Jokes
Topic: Old fashioned clean jokes
Replies: 6811
Views: 1357568

Re: Old fashioned clean jokes

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by Big Kev
26 May 2026, 14:22
Forum: DIY
Topic: Miscellaneous DIY Projects (or bits of jobs)
Replies: 1017
Views: 323839

Re: Miscellaneous DIY Projects (or bits of jobs)

Been to B&Q this morning, there's a 3 for 2 offer on Cuprinol garden paint. I don't need it just yet but you can guarantee that when I do it's no longer on offer. At £24 a can it's quite a saving.
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by Big Kev
26 May 2026, 09:32
Forum: Puzzles & Quizzes
Topic: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Replies: 23034
Views: 4506680

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Saggar maker's bottom knocking?
by Big Kev
26 May 2026, 06:57
Forum: Seasons
Topic: TODAY'S PENNINE WEATHER
Replies: 7699
Views: 1270627

Re: TODAY'S PENNINE WEATHER

It's warm out :sunny3:
by Big Kev
25 May 2026, 19:48
Forum: Fun & Jokes
Topic: Old fashioned clean jokes
Replies: 6811
Views: 1357568

Re: Old fashioned clean jokes

and another While on holiday in Spain with my wife.. I started to feel funny. I had some pain in my chest and felt short of breath. I chalked it up to the long day we had just had, but I continued to feel worse. As we got out of the taxi and walked into the hotel, I collapsed. It became apparent to ...
by Big Kev
25 May 2026, 19:15
Forum: Current Affairs & Comment
Topic: Today I shall be Mainly...
Replies: 24836
Views: 4431371

Re: Today I shall be Mainly...

... sitting outside under the gazebo (it's nearly finished). We have lunched, drunk Pimm's and are now, at 20:15BST, having a brew..
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by Big Kev
25 May 2026, 19:09
Forum: DIY
Topic: Miscellaneous DIY Projects (or bits of jobs)
Replies: 1017
Views: 323839

Re: Miscellaneous DIY Projects (or bits of jobs)

I've made use of AI to show Paulette how the finished gazebo will look, she struggles to visualise any of my descriptions
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by Big Kev
25 May 2026, 18:25
Forum: Fun & Jokes
Topic: Old fashioned clean jokes
Replies: 6811
Views: 1357568

Re: Old fashioned clean jokes

A teacher is explaining biology to her third grade students. She says, "Human beings are the only creatures that stutter." A little girl raises her hand, saying, "I once had a kitty cat that stuttered." The teacher, knowing how precious some of these stories could become, asked t...
by Big Kev
25 May 2026, 05:39
Forum: Puzzles & Quizzes
Topic: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Replies: 23034
Views: 4506680

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

A timer for an old gas lamp in the street. 8 day clockwork movement, solid brass and still runs perfectly despite its age.
by Big Kev
24 May 2026, 11:12
Forum: Fun & Jokes
Topic: Old fashioned clean jokes
Replies: 6811
Views: 1357568

Re: Old fashioned clean jokes

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by Big Kev
24 May 2026, 04:48
Forum: Current Affairs & Comment
Topic: Seen in the News
Replies: 5194
Views: 1220917

Re: Seen in the News

BBC News - Rosenberg: Luhansk strike sparks Russian accusations and vow to retaliate https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgz05jyrrpo Amid claim and counterclaim Russia on Friday had requested an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council. "Under international humanitarian law, th...
by Big Kev
24 May 2026, 04:43
Forum: Local History Topics
Topic: FORGOTTEN CORNERS
Replies: 7870
Views: 2003140

Re: FORGOTTEN CORNERS

My parents bought me a socket set on my 21st birthday, I used to do my own car maintenance then. I still have most of it, I had to replace a ratchet as the original broke.
by Big Kev
23 May 2026, 20:48
Forum: Fun & Jokes
Topic: Old fashioned clean jokes
Replies: 6811
Views: 1357568

Re: Old fashioned clean jokes

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by Big Kev
23 May 2026, 06:13
Forum: Current Affairs & Comment
Topic: Today I shall be Mainly...
Replies: 24836
Views: 4431371

Re: Today I shall be Mainly...

Not as bad as yesterday Kev but still occasional slow downs. I am trying to ignore them. Malicious activity ramped up around midnight, went to bed just after 11. I found another potential IP I missed last night, it originates in Arizona but the user could be anywhere. I've blocked the range they we...
by Big Kev
22 May 2026, 21:17
Forum: Current Affairs & Comment
Topic: Today I shall be Mainly...
Replies: 24836
Views: 4431371

Re: Today I shall be Mainly...

After a rough start with the site in the early hours things improved. I have cooked my buttered swede as an extender, Painted my castings and posted my letter. In between I read my smart meters. Time to knock off now.... Attacks from Moscow, Tehran, Colombia and an AWS server in Virginia USA. All b...
by Big Kev
22 May 2026, 10:14
Forum: Current Affairs & Comment
Topic: Today I shall be Mainly...
Replies: 24836
Views: 4431371

Re: Today I shall be Mainly...

'Playing' with the tools I got from Colin's workshop Been making the hip flashings for the gazebo. Ripped some 3x1 down and used the biscuit jointer to fix them together :good: IMG_20260522_101007_HDR~2.jpg IMG_20260522_103348_HDR~2.jpg IMG_20260522_103423_HDR~2.jpg You can never have enough clamps ...
by Big Kev
22 May 2026, 06:58
Forum: Fun & Jokes
Topic: Old fashioned clean jokes
Replies: 6811
Views: 1357568

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by Big Kev
22 May 2026, 06:05
Forum: Current Affairs & Comment
Topic: POLITICS CORNER
Replies: 14082
Views: 3206974

Re: POLITICS CORNER

Stanley wrote: 22 May 2026, 00:19 I had missed completely that David had lost his seat.... I didn't even know he was standing!
Things will all change again in a year's time when PBC is no more...

David still has LCC and Barlick Town Council.
by Big Kev
21 May 2026, 20:38
Forum: Fun & Jokes
Topic: Old fashioned clean jokes
Replies: 6811
Views: 1357568

Re: Old fashioned clean jokes

I like this one :biggrin2:
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by Big Kev
21 May 2026, 20:17
Forum: Fun & Jokes
Topic: Old fashioned clean jokes
Replies: 6811
Views: 1357568

Re: Old fashioned clean jokes

Not sure if this should be in the politics thread...
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