trisonic Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 (edited) Can someone please explain why this news item is considered relevant on the BBC News site? http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-34096406 Either that or give the “annoyed” bloke a computer, phone or newspaper as I knew about these museum closures in Wales and I’m God knows how many miles away.. Bemused in New York, Pete. PS Off to bed (but my brain is in overdrive which is not usually conducive to falling asleep, even at 2:16 am) Pete. PPS I was serious about the Longbow question in my last post so if anyone knows of a quality bow without an outrageous price tag please let men know! Edited August 30, 2015 by trisonic 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyID Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Can someone please explain why this news item is considered relevant on the BBC News site? Can't they speak English? I thought he had to drive 280 miles to shut the museum. (Surely somebody else had a key?) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted August 30, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 30, 2015 Morning all. Quite cloudy here, I haven't looked at the forecast. Matthew rang home. He has bought a bicycle, traditional Dutch type. He seems OK and was plannng to cook risotto for his dinner last night. One of the flatmates hasn't arrived yet but he seems quite happy to be sharing with those who have. I am not planning to do much today. Tony 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Morning all. Quite cloudy here, I haven't looked at the forecast. Matthew rang home. He has bought a bicycle, traditional Dutch type. He seems OK and was plannng to cook risotto for his dinner last night. One of the flatmates hasn't arrived yet but he seems quite happy to be sharing with those who have. I am not planning to do much today. Tony Perhaps he’ll try and ride the bike home? Please tell him that I’m not keen on Risotto. Better yet I’ll get in touch with the BBC, I may make this evening’s news. Best, Pete. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Can't they speak English? I thought he had to drive 280 miles to shut the museum. (Surely somebody else had a key?) Obviously he’s from Aberystwyth, originally. Best, Pete. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyID Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 He has bought a bicycle, traditional Dutch type. Similar to a Raleigh Rudge perhaps? Should strengthen those thigh muscles quite a lot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 (edited) Like Pete, I spotted a few news items on the BBC website that really must be fillers for a slow news day. I guess it's never a slow news day stateside with all that gun crime. It's just one shooting after another, isn't it? Sorry, but I'll take "boring" any day. Was that really necessary? Or did you “make it up”? I never mentioned “boring”. There’s plenty of violence Worldwide including, God help us, the UK. Best, Pete. Edited August 30, 2015 by trisonic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyID Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Like Pete, I spotted a few news items on the BBC website that really must be fillers for a slow news day. I guess it's never a slow news day stateside with all that gun crime. It's just one shooting after another, isn't it? Sorry, but I'll take "boring" any day. I've pretty much lived half my life in the UK and half in the US, but the only time I was involved in a "gun crime" was during a stick-em-up in an off-licence in Barrhead. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted August 30, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 30, 2015 Perhaps he’ll try and ride the bike home? Please tell him that I’m not keen on Risotto. Better yet I’ll get in touch with the BBC, I may make this evening’s news. Best, Pete. I haven't had risotto cooked for me by Matthew but I quite like rice based meals. I don't think he will be using his bike for long distances. He didn't cycle at all when he lived in Northumberland Avenue, it was easier to walk to the LSE. There are sheep grazing on this campus. I suppose it makes a change from pigeons in London. Tony 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted August 30, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 30, 2015 Similar to a Raleigh Rudge perhaps? Should strengthen those thigh muscles quite a lot. Like this I think. http://www.dutchie.co.uk/bicycles/women/dutchie-chic-three-speed?gclid=Cj0KEQjwsIWvBRCnzevvor2g4L8BEiQAAN234ZTTgVUIBIbkHH4vUem36G5iRLHmP29ur1u_fO4HycEaAuih8P8HAQ 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyID Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 I've pretty much lived half my life in the UK and half in the US, but the only time I was involved in a "gun crime" was during a stick-em-up in an off-licence in Barrhead. Although it was a bit like Kenneth Williams "Upstick your hands! This is a hold-all." Everyone stared at the guy in disbelief. He panicked and ran out of the shop. The gun was probably a fake. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyID Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Like this I think. http://www.dutchie.co.uk/bicycles/women/dutchie-chic-three-speed?gclid=Cj0KEQjwsIWvBRCnzevvor2g4L8BEiQAAN234ZTTgVUIBIbkHH4vUem36G5iRLHmP29ur1u_fO4HycEaAuih8P8HAQ $929 !!!! I must be missing something. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebottle Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Although it was a bit like Kenneth Williams "Upstick your hands! This is a hold-all." Everyone stared at the guy in disbelief. He panicked and ran out of the shop. The gun was probably a fake. That's a relief, Andy. Your first post disturbed me somewhat, as you didn't make it quite clear which end of the gun you were on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted August 30, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 30, 2015 $929 !!!! I must be missing something. Matthew paid 120 Euros for his bike, used not new. The one in the advert here is £339. Perhaps the website automatically adds postage to the US? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyID Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Matthew paid 120 Euros for his bike, used not new. The one in the advert here is £339. Perhaps the website automatically adds postage to the US? Phew! That's a lot better. Thanks! 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDolfelin Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Here's the sunset of which Polly spoke: 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyID Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 That's a relief, Andy. Your first post disturbed me somewhat, as you didn't make it quite clear which end of the gun you were on. What do you take me for? In Barrhed, never!! (Though Nitshill might be a different.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold grandadbob Posted August 30, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 30, 2015 Good morning all, Not quite sure what we're doing today but breakfast has just been offered so that's a start. Morning all. Pleased to see Bob's wood butchery taking very nice shape. You need to bite the bullet Bob and get rid of all those green things and start buying some EMUs for your model of Sutton station and the branch to Epsom Downs and the "wall of death" round to West Sutton. That is what you're going to do, isn't it...? :yes: Pete, having lived near to Sutton Common for nearly 55 years the last thing I will do is model the "wall of death" as I don't think I could successfully recreate the screeching of the wheels as they go round the bend. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sixoh8sixoh Posted August 30, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted August 30, 2015 Morning all from sunny Barcelona! Up at 4 to get to the airport for a 6.30 flight. Uncivilised hour but we'll have most of the day here. I'm actually typing this as we're flying but will post after we land. Hoping I've got everything I need as packing was a bit of a last minute effort last night after having Jamie all day. We did the 5k parkrun in the morning. It was Jamie's first 5k and she did well despite getting sore legs! There was a fair bit of walking but we got round together in just over 40 minutes. In the afternoon we went to see Inside Out at the cinema. I'd not been grabbed by the trailer but it was very enjoyable. As I type we're just crossing the Pyrenees. The view is amazing! There's cloud in some of the valleys and some of the roads look amazing to drive from up here. It's like the Lake District but not quite as pretty! ;-) Hope all's well with everyone. Have a good Sunday! 21 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted August 30, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 30, 2015 A few jobs today. One: Tidy up at wife's work after last night's wedding - I wonder how many discarded fag ends there are within 5 feet of the proper ciggy bin? Two: proper work driving. Three: Put up signs for our annual exhibition. Always "fun" doing the last one on the Hyndburn link road (50mph dual carriageway) Four: Cut the grass Five: Replace rear tyre on mountain bike for Monday night's trip to Gisburn Forest. Six: Sort stock for next weekend's exhibition Seven: - dunno yet, but no doubt Mrs NB will think of at least one. Enjoy Sunday/Monday Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium petethemole Posted August 30, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 30, 2015 Pete (Trisonic) you could try here http://www.thelongbowshop.com/ or Mrs mole goes here https://www.quicksarchery.co.uk/superbasket/category/1044/English+Longbows. She doesn't use a longbow but they sell them. Pete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted August 30, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 30, 2015 (edited) I have asked for our money back as it was cloudy here this morning. Sun is now shining so almost everything is good in the world. Rhinos won, SAFC drew.... Rant on The south of England seems to be producing most of the noise/bad manners and towel on sunbed people in our resort. Apparently, I was told last night, the people live in slums in Leeds and are all benefits cheats. The gentlemen expounding this was from Basildon...poor man! At least we have street lights and footpaths in Leeds! And he was ranting after his son had just kicked her indoors for fun so I had asked for an apology! Lummy! Rant over! Enjoy your Sunday Baz Edited August 30, 2015 by Barry O Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohmisterporter Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Morning all. Not raining here though the sky is a mixture of grey and bright. Tidying the garden is on the agenda. Someone forwarded me a link to David Zinn's street art and I was so impressed that I thought some of you may enjoy it too. http://zinnart.com/2013/12/06/chalk-art/ Stay safe all. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightengine Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Touchy. It's only an opinion. We all have them. I dont think crime in Oxford, Midsummer or even Agatha Christies darkest Devon will ever equate to the continuing gun crime we hear of in the US. Well done those Thalys passengers though. I wouldnt have known what loading a gun sounded like and these guys did. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 It's only an opinion. We all have them. True. What is also true is the thin line between opinions and prejudice. Best, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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