I think the mismanagement by Margaret Thatcher and her government of the tax receipts from North Sea oil in the 70s and 80s, surely must be right up there.

The resultant social and economic impact of this provides much of the backdrop to the issues affecting the UK today.

Clark’s pie from the Market; Chicken Curry off the Bone w/ chips from Dorothy’s in Caroline Street

I’m in PM on the way!

I think it’s excellent, expensive and a bit culty, but resistance circuits are just great for really good functional fitness.

I’ve coached Olympic lifting for CF’ers – learning these lifts takes time and dedication and lots of reps with light weights, which is not as much fun as tearing around a box for time…

On the basis of that previous thread, I bought some Sorel Flacon Ridge slippers

They’re ace.

We went to Isola 2000 earlier this year – close to Nice , high and with plenty of beginner runs.

The best source of info on supplements I have found is within examine.com

When I was a competitive weightlifter, I took it regularly – it helped. It did increase my weight a little, via water retention, but a low carb diet a week or so before weigh in counteracted it. Water retention levels however vary from person to person, try it and see.

I write left handedly, mostly with a fountain pen and was taught to read and write using the ITA. I still can’t spell…

Absolute and utter gits.

I’ve just made a new lawn; hard labour over 3 weekends. Coming along lovely it was. Last weekend, the badgers ripped it to bits.

If they weren’t a protected species…

Done. All the very best to you and your family Gnusmas

My Osprey Ozone has lasted 2 years of weekly flights with minimal wear and tear.

https://www.surfdome.com/osprey_luggage_-_osprey_ozone_36_hand_luggage_-_black-221652

At a previous employer, a colleague was known as Cathy, the Buffet Slayer.

There were slim pickings after her visit to the left over buffets.

Saami Jacket

I’ve been using this for the last 2.5 years as my main ski jacket/work coat. Marginally over your budget, but a great jacket

Donated.

All the very best

As a parent of children in secondary school and someone who has 2 friends who are teachers (and one family member), the issue of talented teachers either leaving or being signed off sick, is really concerning.

I know a number of us here work in challenging jobs, which occasionally engage us over weekends and sometimes into the evening for no additional reward; and do so over our careers. Is there something however intrinsically wrong with the management and incentivisation of teachers which causes these issues? What can be done to make the lives of some of the most valuable contributors our society better?

Had mine for 7 or 8 years, brilliant jacket.

Get a dark one, my orange one is looking a little grubby now

The Bitcoin Network’s groaning a bit this evening…anything above 10,000 unconfirmed transactions tends to slow things down, even with higher network transaction fees:

Blockchain Info

Our office in Liverpool is around the corner from the Philharmonic pub on Hope Street – cracking Grade II listed bogs

Oh and I once bought a £250 knackered Transit – I sold the registration number for £400!

I have one, a present from my wife when i was 40. I like it and its been on all my cars over the last 14 years. Transferring is a pain though, with cost and the faff of additional paper work.

Re dealers’ stickers – I always peel them off. I once bought a car from Fords of Winsford, whose logo is a laurel leaf design, and each of the bloody leaves were separate. Tens of ’em!

I’m riding a lovely Hyperstrada at the mo.

Almost perfect except for the on/off clutch…which is spoiling the experience somewhat.

I love big twins, but not as much as two strokes…

I used to love the Monday night ride in Delamere; haven’t been in ages…

I entered my first weightlifting competition at 13 or 14…

I suspect a good quality protein shake will do no harm or really add much more than a pint of milk would do. A good balanced diet is far more important.

Aldi Multitool

I’ve always found Aldi tools to be more than adequate for me as an infrequent user…

I’m certainly going to listen to some of the above…

Frank Zappa – Joe’s Garage

Pink Floyd – Echoes

The Clash – London Calling

Strange light here in Liverpool too…

Flying to IoM later this afternoon – what are the chances of it being cancelled…

I had an ER6 – well within your budget and a very capable bike

Welsh lakes, rivers etc: Alaw, Aethwy, Celyn etc.

Claims to be the first purpose-built comprehensive school in Britain.

I have some BTC – significantly risky investment and the volitility is staggering. I think it is a bubble and purchasers of Bitcoin rarely use it as a currency, just wild speculation. If you do buy any, be prepared to lose the lot…

However, cryptocurrency and the blockchain on which it sits, is here to stay. I suspect the technology will become more and more mainstream in the next 10 years or so.

With any small business, having been involved with them for more years than I care to recall, two things are of vital importance:

1) A shareholder or partnership agreement – right at the outset. It’s a pain, but will save untold angst further down the line.
2) Good accounting – it’s dead easy now (and cheap) with the likes of Kashflow or Xero

Find a good small business accountant to advise on the best treatment of personal and business tax.

Surely the Joint-stock company.

Without such entities many technological, medical or scientific inventions marking human progress would not have been possible.

It’s particularly good barbecued as well, thinly sliced into ribbons with plenty of salt.

Makes a great change from burnt bangers and dry burgers

Liver, onion gravy, bacon and stwnsh rwdan (mashed potatoes with other mashed veg, usually swede). Preferably calves, dusted in seasoned flour and not overcooked. Wonderful

An amazingly nutritious meat, and so cheap!

I did… but then again my house to the office on the Isle of Man is 9 minutes by bike… 🙂

Here in Wales we have stwnsh rwdan… This is mashed potatoes and other vegetables (usually swede, but sometimes carrots too), milk, butter and, if you fancy, a pinch of nutmeg.

There is no finer accompaniment to liver, bacon and onions.

Thos ProCook knives look good – always fancied a couple of Damascus knives…

Big chef’s knife, paring/vegetable knife, serrated/bread knife and a carving/filleting knife.

I’ve had my chef’s knife since 1987 – Original Kitchen Devil, still a brilliant knife

My parents once bought me a trouser press.

Mine did too!

Just back from the US and used QC35s.

Outstanding and wouldn’t fly without them and the IFE with the cord connected really improved the movie viewing experience.

However, the 3.5mm male plug juts out of the set arm and I bust it off when standing. Bose’s cables are 3.5mm on end and 2.5mm the other – could I get a replacement in the US, could I heck 🙄

Unless it is science related it will be a waste of time and money.

What rot.

I did my MBA through them many years ago. Excellent materials, tutors and system. I suspect the online element is much better than when I did it in the early 2000s. Their degrees are considered positively by employers who recognise the personal motivation required.