OneGuyFromBarlick

Like you China I don't understand Bitcoins but their popularity with criminals is something to do with anonymity and the fact the market is not regulated. On those grounds alone, include me out.

Like you David I couldn't live with some of the ways to achieve tranquillity but I recognise the principle. I can get the same calming effect from a good book! On the shed... I watch Youtube videos of other machinists and have picked up many good tips by doing so. However, they all seem to use the l...

I failed as well David.... Ken must have the gift. All I can add is that the Sun's comment is wrong. 'Automatics' don't have chambers but magazines and they only reload automatically. They won't spray out a full clip, you have to pull the trigger for each shot. Nevertheless he managed to do it. I ag...

Thought about Bob's Bit on appointing Supreme Court Justices when I saw THIS news. He is hell bent on getting a solid Republican majority on the panel. Also it's a good election move. You've got to admit he's running a very astute campaign.

I noted two houses yesterday completely ignoring the new restrictions on visitors. Are they bullet-proof or just stupid?
Ken, it's more likely to be your imposing presence.

Only in America Ken! Love it. It's a wonder Trump isn't marketing his own brand!

I have little to add to what has been said above Stephen. I hope the apportionments kick in and you get some certainties. Thank you for being so open, I am sure it is the best way to approach it. There is nothing worse than letting something stew in your head, God knows I know this only too well fro...

Indeed Peter. Just heard that one question on Question Time is ;"Should there be a border in the Irish Sea and on the Scottish border?". Answer no! Nor with Wales either but all these things are possible now under the crazy policies of the Brexiteers. Mind you, they've probably ensured the end of th...

"We were lucky to have her." Dean Paula McClain, Duke Graduate School, remembering Ida Stephens Owens, February 2020. “Once a troublemaker, always a troublemaker.” I first noticed Daniel Tosteson, long-time (1977-97) dean of Harvard medicine, when he was identified in a tobacco industry publicity pi...

"Once the ships go deep sea, the engine will not stop for weeks." And they love it don't they. I remember many years ago one of the oil companies did research on a small Petter petrol engine that worked on a poultry farm and ran 24X7 with a constant load. I forget now how long it ran before failing...

Sorry China! You're right of course. Love the story about the Port!
That is a good graphic Kev....

Thanks Wendy! I remember now...

"I am not sure where my days go at the moment" Like me Sue I suspect you do know but are surprised how fast time moves! I am sure that like gravity it has changed over the years! https://www.oneguyfrombarlick.co.uk/app.php/gallery/image/21129/medium Here's the result of an hour in the shed. The bas...

In that case please tell us???

https://www.oneguyfrombarlick.co.uk/app.php/gallery/image/21133/medium The weather has been kind and the varnish was set so I decided to have an easy day and finish the base. First job was to use very fine sandpaper and knock the varnish down flat. This destroys the shine of course but that's not t...

That could well be true Wendy but isn't it amazing how many people, often younger, don't seem to have fully absorbed that message. Incidentally, most school children I see on their way to school, even though they are in close proximity to their friends, don't wear masks so in that case even in their...

I've always believed that a large part of my relaxed attitude to the troubling aspects of life is working with my hands, it's why I have a shed and make and repair things in there for a couple of hours a day. In this day and age such behaviour as therapy and escape is Flatley Dryer territory as elec...

Yesterday was cold clear and dry. Same at 20:00 and first thing this morning. I have had my early walk, dry, clear sky and a very cold NW wind. The glass has risen slowly over the last 24 hours and this morning is on 1007mb and still rising. The forecast is for it to stay dry and clear until midday ...

The last of the mutton stew and veggies X two for dinner and tea.

I'm looking for a quiet day. A bit of shed work, two malt loves from the Artisan Baker, have you tried them? Soul food!
Then my fortnightly punishment of reading PE and being made aware of the worst aspects of politics and society. Why do I do it? You have to know the enemy!

Yes Ian. Thanks for pointing that out. I have edited it.

"The Always Home Cam is an incredibly ambitious device that will seem like something from a science fiction movie for many consumers,"
Quite, and definitely several steps too far for me! Include me out.

Good link Peter. Just one more in depth study that confirms what we have been talking about for years. Only the deniers like Trump can't accept this because It's an uncomfortable truth and demands long term fundamental action which is not politically attractive. Exactly the same syndrome as the one ...

Chilling report Peter. Do you remember that song (or was it a show?) 'Stop the World! I want to get off!'. Have a look at THIS . I read the report yesterday and it sprang to mind because a lot of enormous illegal transactions are done using Bitcoin. The article makes the point that ignoring this evi...

Over the last two nights I have watched the three episodes of 'Des'. You were right Gloria, good subject and well acted. I enjoyed it. Of course I remember the case well....