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- 02 Apr 2026, 09:01
- Forum: Current Affairs & Comment
- Topic: Seen in the News
- Replies: 5129
- Views: 1100061
Re: Seen in the News
Until then, we are blasting Iran into oblivion or, as they say, back to the Stone Ages!!!"[/i] Doesn't Trump realise that Persia was an advanced civilisation over two thousand years ago, along with most other countries in the Middle East and around the Mediterranean. Thu USA has only been in e...
- 02 Apr 2026, 08:55
- Forum: What, Where, When, We, Who, Look & How
- Topic: WHAT ATTRACTED YOUR ATTENTION TODAY?
- Replies: 18569
- Views: 3913057
Re: WHAT ATTRACTED YOUR ATTENTION TODAY?
I had to smile during the preable before launch when one of the commentators said that the crew would be strapped in their "tiny" command module, only the size of a camper van! It's about three times larger than the Apollo command modules which held the crew members side by side. From what...
- 31 Mar 2026, 23:12
- Forum: Stanley's View
- Topic: PRESIDENTIAL SECURITY
- Replies: 1
- Views: 35
Re: PRESIDENTIAL SECURITY
I will tell you of my close encounter with the 43rd POTUS, one George W Bush. It was back in 2004, I had ridden down to Leamington Spa on my 1100 Pan European motorbike, stopped overnight at the house share our Dan had with his uni mate Jim. I scooped him up and by 6am the next day we were making fo...
- 30 Mar 2026, 10:26
- Forum: BE Bosom Friends
- Topic: BE Bosom Friends Information and Fund Raising Events
- Replies: 189
- Views: 118811
Re: BE Bosom Friends Information and Fund Raising Events
We opted for Pizza, either way it was a done deal and no bother for washing up etc. We have two round tables left and two chairs, the latter are going this afternoon. I also part disassemble two lots of storage shelves which should also go this week. Hopefully a van pick up there or I will have to t...
- 30 Mar 2026, 10:11
- Forum: Puzzles & Quizzes
- Topic: MYSTERY OBJECTS
- Replies: 22857
- Views: 4269455
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Is it for creating a vacuum in a bell jar or similar?
- 28 Mar 2026, 16:47
- Forum: BE Bosom Friends
- Topic: BE Bosom Friends Information and Fund Raising Events
- Replies: 189
- Views: 118811
Re: BE Bosom Friends Information and Fund Raising Events
A good inroads session at Green Street today, Sally and I were in at 9.30 this morning. Folk coming at 10am to pick stuff up that we have advertised. Most of our chairs and tables have gone, along with a few of the cabinets and and host of other stuff we have accumulated over the last 8 years or so ...
- 26 Mar 2026, 11:40
- Forum: What, Where, When, We, Who, Look & How
- Topic: WHAT ATTRACTED YOUR ATTENTION TODAY?
- Replies: 18569
- Views: 3913057
Re: WHAT ATTRACTED YOUR ATTENTION TODAY?
Yes but guidance and sanctions if required are set by responsible parenting, or should be. I can see no reason whatsoever for a six year old to have a smart phone. Especially as most of them seem to have lost the skill of walking and are taken to and from school in cars.
- 26 Mar 2026, 09:41
- Forum: What, Where, When, We, Who, Look & How
- Topic: WHAT ATTRACTED YOUR ATTENTION TODAY?
- Replies: 18569
- Views: 3913057
Re: WHAT ATTRACTED YOUR ATTENTION TODAY?
That's a welcome report Peter. Small signs that something might be happening in US politics.... THIS caught my attention..... I wonder if it is significant or just an isolated judgement? A Los Angeles jury has handed down an unprecedented win for a young woman who sued Meta and YouTube over her chi...
- 25 Mar 2026, 15:56
- Forum: BE Bosom Friends
- Topic: BE Bosom Friends Information and Fund Raising Events
- Replies: 189
- Views: 118811
Re: BE Bosom Friends Information and Fund Raising Events
Just had a call from TalkTalk business regarding our broadband installation at Green Street. Thankfully, reasonably straightforward to move forwards. There is already an Open Reach node on the outside wall of the Frank Street property but that will have to be moved as there is a shop frontage to go ...
- 25 Mar 2026, 09:21
- Forum: Technology & Communication
- Topic: COMPUTERS, THE AGONY AND THE ECSTASY
- Replies: 7058
- Views: 1611431
Re: COMPUTERS, THE AGONY AND THE ECSTASY
Works for me Stanley, must be the security on your browser.
Nowt wrong with it, it's a certificate protected link.
Anyway, matters not you have one that does the job.
Ian
Nowt wrong with it, it's a certificate protected link.
Anyway, matters not you have one that does the job.
Ian
- 25 Mar 2026, 09:18
- Forum: Volunteering Opportunities
- Topic: Blood Donors
- Replies: 436
- Views: 285774
Re: Blood Donors
All previous sessions held in Barlick were always well attended. The problem is not the donors but the shortage and reluctance of staff to travel as far as Barlick. I have communicated with NHSBT about this and Barlick is considered just a bit too far out for both Lancashire and Yorkshire teams. The...
- 25 Mar 2026, 08:56
- Forum: Technology & Communication
- Topic: COMPUTERS, THE AGONY AND THE ECSTASY
- Replies: 7058
- Views: 1611431
Re: COMPUTERS, THE AGONY AND THE ECSTASY
No problem Stanley.
To check your broadband speed run the link below and let it do its stuff.
Broadband Speed Test
To check your broadband speed run the link below and let it do its stuff.
Broadband Speed Test
- 24 Mar 2026, 13:57
- Forum: Volunteering Opportunities
- Topic: Blood Donors
- Replies: 436
- Views: 285774
Re: Blood Donors
Just booked my next appointment, Thurs 25th June, 14.10, Life Church, Burnley. Will skip gym Thursday and Friday.
- 24 Mar 2026, 12:03
- Forum: Volunteering Opportunities
- Topic: Blood Donors
- Replies: 436
- Views: 285774
Re: Blood Donors
My donation from the session above went to Royal Preston Hospital.
- 22 Mar 2026, 18:50
- Forum: General Miscellaneous Chat & Gossip
- Topic: May I recommend. . .
- Replies: 471
- Views: 134929
Re: May I recommend. . .
I would take exception at the statement that the town switched allegiance to Lancashire. I would think that most Barlicker's who know where they are and the fact that the Ridings are still in statute would take exception to that also. West Riding of Yorkshire please, argue with the Danes if you want...
- 22 Mar 2026, 18:48
- Forum: BE Bosom Friends
- Topic: BE Bosom Friends Information and Fund Raising Events
- Replies: 189
- Views: 118811
Re: BE Bosom Friends Information and Fund Raising Events
You can say that again Stanley, Planning and particularly Building regs have been a marathon, the latter all around the knee jerk Tory fire regs. On the new build the lift will be installed by the manufacturers so James has to get the void in the ceiling bang on. The rear fire escape may impact our ...
- 22 Mar 2026, 18:17
- Forum: What, Where, When, We, Who, Look & How
- Topic: WHAT ATTRACTED YOUR ATTENTION TODAY?
- Replies: 18569
- Views: 3913057
Re: WHAT ATTRACTED YOUR ATTENTION TODAY?
On a lighter note, Wharfedale 14's against Ilkley. A very close run game. They were level up to 1 min before full time when Ilkley were awarded a penalty, successfully kicked so the score ended at Ilkley 15, Wharfedale 12. As always in Rugby the game ended with congratulations all round and medals f...
- 22 Mar 2026, 09:42
- Forum: BE Bosom Friends
- Topic: BE Bosom Friends Information and Fund Raising Events
- Replies: 189
- Views: 118811
Re: BE Bosom Friends Information and Fund Raising Events
I forgot to mention that finally we have our Building Regs passed along with all other planning. We had a site meeting with our builder 10 a couple of Staurdays ago. He says he can make a start this month but will have to have about 10 days off in April as he has had to take on other work while wait...
- 22 Mar 2026, 09:18
- Forum: Current Affairs & Comment
- Topic: Today I shall be Mainly...
- Replies: 24528
- Views: 3803645
Re: Today I shall be Mainly...
Going to support our Finlay at Rugby.
Wharfedale 14's are in the YC Plate Final against Ilkley on the 1st team pitch. Should be a good match. We are booked for Sunday lunch in the clubhouse after the game.
Wharfedale 14's are in the YC Plate Final against Ilkley on the 1st team pitch. Should be a good match. We are booked for Sunday lunch in the clubhouse after the game.
- 21 Mar 2026, 16:12
- Forum: BE Bosom Friends
- Topic: BE Bosom Friends Information and Fund Raising Events
- Replies: 189
- Views: 118811
Re: BE Bosom Friends Information and Fund Raising Events
They were celebrating Octoberfest at the bar Stanley.
Tonight it's quiz night at St Joseph's in conjunction with our gym KL Health Hub. There will be music as required, a pie and pea supper, raffle and possibly a round of "sit down bingo". Bar will be staffed so It should be a good night.
Tonight it's quiz night at St Joseph's in conjunction with our gym KL Health Hub. There will be music as required, a pie and pea supper, raffle and possibly a round of "sit down bingo". Bar will be staffed so It should be a good night.
- 21 Mar 2026, 12:16
- Forum: General Miscellaneous Chat & Gossip
- Topic: DIALECT AND WORD MEANINGS
- Replies: 4281
- Views: 1271868
Re: DIALECT AND WORD MEANINGS
I once bought a copy of an old engineering book published by a company who reckoned to specialise in 'rescuing' old classics. It was totally unreadable for the same reason. I gave it away after complaining, went out and found an old secondhand edition which proved to be cheaper! Just been listening...
- 19 Mar 2026, 16:23
- Forum: Technology & Communication
- Topic: COMPUTERS, THE AGONY AND THE ECSTASY
- Replies: 7058
- Views: 1611431
Re: COMPUTERS, THE AGONY AND THE ECSTASY
Have you tried a different application to Gimp, maybe Irfanview or something similar, if you can get it for Linux?
- 19 Mar 2026, 16:18
- Forum: Puzzles & Quizzes
- Topic: MYSTERY OBJECTS
- Replies: 22857
- Views: 4269455
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
I think it maybe a view looking strait up under a substantial church tower or dome, pretty fancy anyway.
- 11 Mar 2026, 14:12
- Forum: What, Where, When, We, Who, Look & How
- Topic: WHAT ATTRACTED YOUR ATTENTION TODAY?
- Replies: 18569
- Views: 3913057
Re: WHAT ATTRACTED YOUR ATTENTION TODAY?
The courier firm Evri who have gone into administration. I have a parcel which according to tracking should be delivered today but is shown at their depot waiting to be delivered, might not happen..... :sad: I thought it was one of their partner operations, Pedal and Post in Oxford. I believe the p...
- 11 Mar 2026, 10:33
- Forum: What, Where, When, We, Who, Look & How
- Topic: WHAT ATTRACTED YOUR ATTENTION TODAY?
- Replies: 18569
- Views: 3913057
Re: WHAT ATTRACTED YOUR ATTENTION TODAY?
The courier firm Evri who have gone into administration. I have a parcel which according to tracking should be delivered today but is shown at their depot waiting to be delivered, might not happen..... 