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by Big Kev
02 Jun 2026, 13:40
Forum: Current Affairs & Comment
Topic: 'Owt else or Any Other Business
Replies: 1108
Views: 274437

Re: 'Owt else or Any Other Business

For anyone who likes owls, my opposite neighbour has barn owls rearing young in his owl box in the barn. The box and cameras have been ready for years, but this is the first time it has been used. Five eggs have all hatched. This is a link to the live feed on YouTube. https://m.youtube.com/@rogerca...
by Big Kev
02 Jun 2026, 13:38
Forum: Current Affairs & Comment
Topic: Today I shall be Mainly...
Replies: 24869
Views: 4641460

Re: Today I shall be Mainly...

I have a funeral to go to this afternoon. A good friend and member of our unofficial library group died suddenly from heart failure a couple of weeks ago. It was such a shock, and we haven't quite come to terms with the fact that such a vibrant personality has gone from our lives. Jill Pengelly was...
by Big Kev
02 Jun 2026, 11:27
Forum: Current Affairs & Comment
Topic: Seen in the News
Replies: 5204
Views: 1273939

Re: Seen in the News

BBC News - Student loan inquiry begins as a third of people say university degree not worth it - BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2e29gk73rjo I didn't go to university but got NVQ level 4 qualifications whilst working (25 years ago). I am now in a job that required degree, or equivalent...
by Big Kev
02 Jun 2026, 11:04
Forum: Current Affairs & Comment
Topic: 'Owt else or Any Other Business
Replies: 1108
Views: 274437

Re: 'Owt else or Any Other Business

I love owls, beautiful creatures. I need to plan a trip to Settle Falconry to see this one.
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by Big Kev
01 Jun 2026, 18:57
Forum: Puzzles & Quizzes
Topic: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Replies: 23060
Views: 4542898

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

I knew you'd been there recently 😁
by Big Kev
01 Jun 2026, 08:41
Forum: Puzzles & Quizzes
Topic: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Replies: 23060
Views: 4542898

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

LMS Jinty 7138 at Bolton Abbey Station?
by Big Kev
31 May 2026, 05:46
Forum: Puzzles & Quizzes
Topic: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Replies: 23060
Views: 4542898

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

A boiler?
by Big Kev
30 May 2026, 17:32
Forum: Fun & Jokes
Topic: Old fashioned clean jokes
Replies: 6823
Views: 1364408

Re: Old fashioned clean jokes

Gloria wrote: 30 May 2026, 16:47 🫣 I give up. 😂🤣
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by Big Kev
30 May 2026, 14:40
Forum: Fun & Jokes
Topic: Old fashioned clean jokes
Replies: 6823
Views: 1364408

Re: Old fashioned clean jokes

Did you know that Vincent Price was taller than Katie Price and heavier than Alan Price.

I found this out on a price comparison website.

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by Big Kev
29 May 2026, 14:39
Forum: Current Affairs & Comment
Topic: MEDICAL MATTERS
Replies: 8420
Views: 2375760

Re: MEDICAL MATTERS

There's always Imperial Leather Gentle Care soap bars, similar price but supposedly better for sensitive skin. £2.25 for 4 bars at Superdrug. Screenshot_20260529-153758.png The Co-op carries Imperial Leather Gentle Care Bar Soap (2 x 90g) for £1.60. It is a mild, dermatologist-tested soap enriched w...
by Big Kev
28 May 2026, 14:30
Forum: Puzzles & Quizzes
Topic: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Replies: 23060
Views: 4542898

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

They were sugar nippers last time :good:
by Big Kev
28 May 2026, 08:59
Forum: Seasons
Topic: TODAY'S PENNINE WEATHER
Replies: 7725
Views: 1276175

Re: TODAY'S PENNINE WEATHER

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It was certainly a bit 'rumbly'...
by Big Kev
27 May 2026, 14:57
Forum: What, Where, When, We, Who, Look & How
Topic: WHAT ATTRACTED YOUR ATTENTION TODAY?
Replies: 18706
Views: 4251375

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: 18706
Views: 4251375

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: 18706
Views: 4251375

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: 6823
Views: 1364408

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: 18706
Views: 4251375

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
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by Big Kev
26 May 2026, 17:46
Forum: Fun & Jokes
Topic: Old fashioned clean jokes
Replies: 6823
Views: 1364408

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: 327353

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: 23060
Views: 4542898

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Saggar maker's bottom knocking?
by Big Kev
26 May 2026, 06:57
Forum: Seasons
Topic: TODAY'S PENNINE WEATHER
Replies: 7725
Views: 1276175

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: 6823
Views: 1364408

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: 24869
Views: 4641460

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: 327353

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: 6823
Views: 1364408

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...

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