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But some of us are still on 'Catch-up'!! And yes, I'm a member and have been for some time. Phil

Hi All Two points:- Re Milk keeping longer, I believe that it also has something to do with homogenisation as the un-homogenised milk I buy tends to go off more quickly. NB, nose and taste is fine, some products are 'off' BEFORE the use by date! Point two. I seem to recollect that Lea &...

Hi All Thanks for the comments, I will take them to heart and start by going through as sunnybob suggests so that I can see exactly what I have left/ One thing that I will need to check is how well any unit deals with B&W negatives which probably account for half my collection. Phil

Hi All During a tidy out, I 'discovered' a huge box of old 35mm negatives both Colour and B&W (I used to do my own processing and enlarging) Does anyone have any experience on the multiplicity of units that can convert? Every one I have looked at has such a wide range of comments, I don't...

Hi There is one factor that has been eluded t, namely the other half. After spending a hour or more sat down reading, suddenly it's too cold and the heating needs to be turned up!! Phil

It only goes to show that in England we need a few more Bank Hols. Now we are Brexiting, can I suggest one or two to fill in the hole between the end of August and Christmas Day? How about:- Trafalgar Day - Celebrate by running round the square (oh and the day we beat the French AND Spanish...

A couple of things First, reference to Ronald R fails to mention that RR was also a politician both when he was acting and after as a not too bad Governor of California. As a result he had some insight into how politics works and a way to make politics work for him. He also had a good support...

A better poet and singer than Bob in my opinion. My wife and I were lucky enough to see him in concert at the London O2 a little while ago. With his band and singers they started on time and, with only 1/2 hour break, they were still going when we reluctantly had to leave to get trains etc...

Many years ago a friend of mine was stopped by the police in the centre of Worcester; he was speeding but it was approx. 3.00AM. The officer gave him a severe talking to including the immortal words '..You're a danger to other road users and pedestrians'. On looking round, there was a man with...

I don't have any recent experience, but as a trainee surveyor in the early 1970's, we dealt with commercial rates when all commercial properties were re-valued every 5 year. That way, the shock was much reduced. In addition, there was a very definite link between Rateable Value and rents...

How Terrible!! Just to add to the list of incorrigible acts, one disgruntled school leaver at my old place decided to make some alterations to the organ pipes so that you pressed one note but got a 'wrong' connection!! It took several days to sort out which meant no morning chapel!! We also...

RogerS Have you come across an IT department that IS 'Fit for Purpose'? Whenever I've had a problem with my company computer, I always turn it off and on a couple of times before phoning, that way I know that I am as much an expert as the IT team is!! Phil

Glynne Sorry forgot to add that a trip to Formentera is well worth while making, try the restaurant El Mirador which overlooks most of the island. Phil

Hi Glynne My wife and I went to Ibiza early this year just as the clubs were about to open, it is a super island when you get off the beaten track. Here are a few recommendations, though you will need a car/bus to get to some of them. Ibiza town, try going as night falls and make a separate...

Guys Surely you've missed the point. No one is an experienced turner until they have more tools than you can shake a stick at!!!! I know I've got some I rarely use, though to be fair, they are mainly old carbon tools that came with the machine and I'm too lazy to sharpen then every few...

Disco If you go straight to getting variable speed control you should bypass this problem as they system comprises a new mote and control. I had mine from www.haydockconverters.co.uk and have had no problems with it for 10 years or more. (other suppliers are available!!) Phil

Wouldchuk What about using vinegar with wire wool dissolved in it to paint on oak? It gives a less even finish and, as far as I am aware, is one of the ways that furniture was treated in days past. You can I think build up the coats. I've only used one coat on oak as I wanted a fairly...

Just to confirm normancb is quite correct, there is a slot at the back of the bed with a sprung plunger. The plunger has a knurled knob on a screw thread which I often find unscrews!! The pressure of the spring is adjustable. I've had a coronet major all my turning life and am generally happy...

Hi All As I heaved my trusty old B&D Workmate out again (it's no lightweight!), I suddenly wondered how many other members still have one of these cast aluminium monstrosities? Mine is missing one of the handles, but, as it is some 40 years old, I can forgive it that. It is however very...

Phil.p, I agree completely with you. Very little on the front pages, though the Sunday Times went to town! The main point is that it only goes to show how much difference a really good manager makes. England XV knocked out enbaasingly from the world cup ON THEIR OWN SOIL! Then the next...