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How about Baltimore, the original one that is, in County Cork. We had a great trip out of there last summer. There is no guarantee of seeing whales, but you often see dolphins and sometimes basking sharks. Also, the whole area is absolutely great for slow pace of life (and Murphys of course!) Phil

Hi, I use small sections to make Cuff-Links which go too quickly! The centre is porous and needs to be sealed with super glue before gluing the metal link parts on. Kip Christensen though makes some fabulous items with Elk and similar antler. Just Google to look in wonder!

And a Happy Christmas to you all as well. May your grinds be true, your coves crisp and your sandpaper never whipped out of your hand and into the vacuum!!! (Unlike mine the other day!) Good turning to you all for the New Year. Phil

The thing that really gets to me is the use of the word ‘Chair’ instead of Chairman/woman. A chair is an inanimate object and whilst I have been in meetings where the chairman was as much use as a chair…. Also Actor to describe either a male or female etc. Phil

In answer to Toesy, yes my wife and I lit a candle on 4th at 10.00pm. Both of us have grandparents why were lucky enough to survive WW1 though her grandfather was injured on at least one occasion. We are also going to see his diaries etc at the new museum of the Oxon & Bucks regiments at...

Yes a great little island. Very useful to go there and see how we lived in the rest of the UK 40 years ago! Phil

Who said the police don't have a sense of humour! Phil

Hi All I hope that someone can help. We have a number of polished items (not just my wood turnings but a hat stand fro example) which have, due to a variety of reasons now have water marks on them. Any thoughts how I can get rid of the marks and return the said items to a nice polished state...

I don't know what it is, but I do exactly what my wife does when she makes gravey but mine is NEVER as good as hers. Magic touch. Agree with Nippy that it is good to put some veg in the base of the pan and sit the meat on top of it. Finally, PLEASE no wee-wee gravy or 'Jus'! What you need is...

Hi How come no one has mentioned Fish Finger with tommy ketchup? Preferably on nice white bread. Phil

Hi Jaypee. I have a blue Coronet and the easiest chucks are the Record ones since Record took over Coronet and have, as far as I know, kept the same thread. They often have deals either at shows or when they round the country to various suppliers. BE WARNED, once you have one chuck, you will...

Hi All Apart from the dreaded wood fever, I also collect stamps in an on-off way. I am sent news letters from some sellers that I regularly use and I thought that you might like to read of the experience of one of these sellers with 'Paypal' and the US government. This week I would tell you...

Dear All Why are you watching television and not in your workshops??!!!!!! Phil (Sat on my laptop watching TV, BUT going through my work emails as well!)

John Quite agree with others over issues with mould. However, it is not answer to paint over damp in the locations shown in your photos. Without any details on construction, roof, etc it is difficult to diagnose, but here are a few possibilities. Chimney Breast Damp – Could be poor, damaged...

Hi Yes, tried and failed! Not entirely surprised cause I was looking for a couple of things earlier this week ar CS and everything was marked 'Out of Stock'! Phil

I know I saw a couple of sets at Axminster's yesterday, but they couldn't find them in the catalogue so I gave them a miss! Might have been a bit dodgy! Phil

In ancient Israel, it came to pass that a trader by the name of Abraham Com did take unto himself a young wife by the name of Dorothy. And Dot Com was a comely woman, broad of shoulder and long of leg… Indeed, she was often called Amazon Dot Com. And she said unto Abraham, her husband, "Why...

Mark at al If you like the Roman period, try Lindsey Davis' 'Falco' novels. Great fun with detection and history. They occasionally appear on Radio 4plus as well. Phil

From the recent weather, I've put £20 on the end comming with a flood. I'm sure all the rain will douse and fire and brimstone!!! Nearly time!!!! Phil

If you are into it, the 'Bronze' exhibition at the Royal Academy on Piccadilly is amazing. Not only are the exhibits ranged by type, eg 'Animals' 'Gods' etc, but the age of some is amazing, one item dates from 4500BC. It should not be too crowded now as it finishes on 9th Dec Phil