OneGuyFromBarlick

You must be attracting them Ian! Apparently the practice which is mimicked by all small bird species is put down to a number of different factors. The birds may see their reflection in the glass and attack it as a threat, another theory, not really valid today is that in the days of single pane woo...

Not forgotten by me, I remember the site before PO buildings were built when it was wooden hoardings on the site. Also of course the shops that were in the new building after it was built, (1959) I believe, Wool Shop, Cake Shop, Donald Fodens Sports Shop and a Butcher at the end, (cant remember the ...

The two Coal Tits that have spent all day so far trying to come through our front window.

We have bought a branded Gazebo for the group which is due to be delivered today. Part of the delivery, (a pole for a flag) was delivered last week. We have the Gazebo, flag, weights and a collapsible table to come today. Cant show the mock up design as the graphics have been deleted after we confir...

My loaf has been in the fridge overnight for a slow rise. I have lifted it out now to warm up before baking it. It will be ready for tea time.

Been mad busy with the charity over the last few weeks. Not had time to bake sourdough. Consequently, my starter, 10 has been on an extended holiday in the fridge. I warmed him yesterday morning then fed him on a 1:2:2 ratio at about midday. He did nothing until 10.15 last night but was then trying ...

Looks like a (piped TV, (cable TV) switch. Usually installed on the window casement. Some had BBC radio channels as well. Ours at home when I was lad had BBC 1 and ITV TV, Home Service (R4) Third Programme (R3) and the Light Programme (R2). The system pre dates the advent of BBC2 and Radio 1. Some o...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Is it for creating a vacuum in a bell jar or similar?

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 ...

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.

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...

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 ...

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

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...

No problem Stanley.

To check your broadband speed run the link below and let it do its stuff.

Broadband Speed Test

Just booked my next appointment, Thurs 25th June, 14.10, Life Church, Burnley. Will skip gym Thursday and Friday.

My donation from the session above went to Royal Preston Hospital.

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...

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 ...

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...

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...