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by PanBiker
02 Apr 2026, 09:01
Forum: Current Affairs & Comment
Topic: Seen in the News
Replies: 5129
Views: 1100240

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...
by PanBiker
02 Apr 2026, 08:55
Forum: What, Where, When, We, Who, Look & How
Topic: WHAT ATTRACTED YOUR ATTENTION TODAY?
Replies: 18570
Views: 3913495

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...
by PanBiker
31 Mar 2026, 23:12
Forum: Stanley's View
Topic: PRESIDENTIAL SECURITY
Replies: 1
Views: 39

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...
by PanBiker
30 Mar 2026, 10:26
Forum: BE Bosom Friends
Topic: BE Bosom Friends Information and Fund Raising Events
Replies: 189
Views: 118817

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...
by PanBiker
30 Mar 2026, 10:11
Forum: Puzzles & Quizzes
Topic: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Replies: 22858
Views: 4270246

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

Is it for creating a vacuum in a bell jar or similar?
by PanBiker
28 Mar 2026, 16:47
Forum: BE Bosom Friends
Topic: BE Bosom Friends Information and Fund Raising Events
Replies: 189
Views: 118817

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 ...
by PanBiker
26 Mar 2026, 11:40
Forum: What, Where, When, We, Who, Look & How
Topic: WHAT ATTRACTED YOUR ATTENTION TODAY?
Replies: 18570
Views: 3913495

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.
by PanBiker
26 Mar 2026, 09:41
Forum: What, Where, When, We, Who, Look & How
Topic: WHAT ATTRACTED YOUR ATTENTION TODAY?
Replies: 18570
Views: 3913495

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...
by PanBiker
25 Mar 2026, 15:56
Forum: BE Bosom Friends
Topic: BE Bosom Friends Information and Fund Raising Events
Replies: 189
Views: 118817

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 ...
by PanBiker
25 Mar 2026, 09:21
Forum: Technology & Communication
Topic: COMPUTERS, THE AGONY AND THE ECSTASY
Replies: 7058
Views: 1611649

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
by PanBiker
25 Mar 2026, 09:18
Forum: Volunteering Opportunities
Topic: Blood Donors
Replies: 436
Views: 285805

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...
by PanBiker
25 Mar 2026, 08:56
Forum: Technology & Communication
Topic: COMPUTERS, THE AGONY AND THE ECSTASY
Replies: 7058
Views: 1611649

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
by PanBiker
24 Mar 2026, 13:57
Forum: Volunteering Opportunities
Topic: Blood Donors
Replies: 436
Views: 285805

Re: Blood Donors

Just booked my next appointment, Thurs 25th June, 14.10, Life Church, Burnley. Will skip gym Thursday and Friday.
by PanBiker
24 Mar 2026, 12:03
Forum: Volunteering Opportunities
Topic: Blood Donors
Replies: 436
Views: 285805

Re: Blood Donors

My donation from the session above went to Royal Preston Hospital.
by PanBiker
22 Mar 2026, 18:50
Forum: General Miscellaneous Chat & Gossip
Topic: May I recommend. . .
Replies: 472
Views: 134959

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...
by PanBiker
22 Mar 2026, 18:48
Forum: BE Bosom Friends
Topic: BE Bosom Friends Information and Fund Raising Events
Replies: 189
Views: 118817

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 ...
by PanBiker
22 Mar 2026, 18:17
Forum: What, Where, When, We, Who, Look & How
Topic: WHAT ATTRACTED YOUR ATTENTION TODAY?
Replies: 18570
Views: 3913495

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...
by PanBiker
22 Mar 2026, 09:42
Forum: BE Bosom Friends
Topic: BE Bosom Friends Information and Fund Raising Events
Replies: 189
Views: 118817

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...
by PanBiker
22 Mar 2026, 09:18
Forum: Current Affairs & Comment
Topic: Today I shall be Mainly...
Replies: 24530
Views: 3804582

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.
by PanBiker
21 Mar 2026, 16:12
Forum: BE Bosom Friends
Topic: BE Bosom Friends Information and Fund Raising Events
Replies: 189
Views: 118817

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.
by PanBiker
21 Mar 2026, 12:16
Forum: General Miscellaneous Chat & Gossip
Topic: DIALECT AND WORD MEANINGS
Replies: 4281
Views: 1271961

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...
by PanBiker
19 Mar 2026, 16:23
Forum: Technology & Communication
Topic: COMPUTERS, THE AGONY AND THE ECSTASY
Replies: 7058
Views: 1611649

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?
by PanBiker
19 Mar 2026, 16:18
Forum: Puzzles & Quizzes
Topic: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Replies: 22858
Views: 4270246

Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS

I think it maybe a view looking strait up under a substantial church tower or dome, pretty fancy anyway.
by PanBiker
11 Mar 2026, 14:12
Forum: What, Where, When, We, Who, Look & How
Topic: WHAT ATTRACTED YOUR ATTENTION TODAY?
Replies: 18570
Views: 3913495

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...
by PanBiker
11 Mar 2026, 10:33
Forum: What, Where, When, We, Who, Look & How
Topic: WHAT ATTRACTED YOUR ATTENTION TODAY?
Replies: 18570
Views: 3913495

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:

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