London is the place for things to do but at a price. I went to Uni there many moons ago in the days of no fees, full grants, rent paid in holidays, cheap council flats/squats etc. Those days are gone sadly. One of my kids is there now having a great time on a good course but the rent is astronomical, that with fees is a huge burden despite him working part-time and us subbing him. I feel sorry for young people today being in this situation. I agree with the points about London colleges being spread out and not a studenty vibe, other places are much better from this perspective and cheaper to live. Had great memories of visiting mates at Brighton, Bristol, Manchester, Newcastle etc

Hitchcock film, Kim Novak and James Stewart were in it, sorry

They’ll be having Sting on next or even Coldplay

Thanks for the tips, much appreciated

we use this place at work, mail order, always been good: http://www.sofasofa.co.uk/
bought a couple over the years from there for home too, or just look on gumtree locally to where you are

I recently got pulled over in Bournemouth on a dual carriageway for doing 44 in a 40 by 2 policeman, I thought here we go, but the one who dealt with it just said my speed was creeping up a bit, politely told me off and sent me on my way. He showed me the evidence on this camera gadget thing. I guess he was having a good day and being reasonable and OP’s a bad one and not

Lots still about in the New Forest when the sun is out, and also lots of dragonflies for some reason

sounds good, will search for that, thanks
ps – has it get seat belts?

^ yep, some no good, but on the specials page, had some good deals for poncey vehicles

Article in todays Torygraph motoring section about PCP’s not being that good and to be wary. I’ve done a few short 2 year leases off http://www.dsgauto.com/ contact was a chap called Phil, really helpful, often has some really good deals on cancelled orders.

Use Hermes too for all small parcels now for home and work as it’s tracked, they collect for 20p more if I can’t drop off at local shop, but still use Parcelforce 48 for big stuff like bikes if it’s an ebay purchase as price is only £11.99, much cheaper than going direct off their own site. Hermes is also good for linking to your ebay account, loads the info and tracking number automatically.

I did the RYA day skipper course at evening classes a few years back down near us in Christchurch, and practical later. Really glad I did it, don’t do much boating and think I was basically okay but was really good to learn and re-inforce the rules of the road so to speak and basic navigation. I was amazed at how stupid some people were (but glad they were doing the course too) e.g the bloke next to me already had a big yacht he kept in Poole harbour, had no idea about plotting courses or tides, how to use radio, he said he only ever went to the Isle of Wight and only when he could see it….
Definitely recommended.

Toyota hiace, you won’t have any problems

‘What goes on’ live 1969 by Velvet Underground
‘Street Hassle’ by Lou Reed
‘Bogus Man’ by Roxy Music
‘Spill the wine’ by Eric Burdon / War

Honda Transalp

Sylvester – mighty real

After everyone has had a few sherberts, don’t forget to get some northern soul or ska on, that usually does the trick too

Just leave ‘2 many dj’s ‘ playing all night

Get one of the last 2011/12 Toyota Hiace 120’s, £8-10K, add £1000 on crew van conversion, won’t go wrong and plenty of change to spend on something else

Watch the film marathon man first

Speak to Matt at Stable Structures near us, has been great at turning several of my crap sketches into realities and okay prices too – will give details on Monday

An old one – What happened to the short-sighted surgeon performing a circumcision?
Got the sack.

ride the south downs way, you’ll be fine on the road bike I’m sure….

American and r squared

The teacups at Paultons Park

wish it was permanent

using a tent peg to find and then check you’ve got a good clear run & stick with the spring loaded traps (bucket over top to keep light out)and checking regularly, most effective in my experience. Many years ago we used to use gas tablets, based on phosgene I think, not now for various reasons.

I read about an eccentric Victorian who ate anything, he said a mole was the most disgusting thing he had ever tasted, closely followed by a bluebottle.

Cheers will check out, need to get a bike from Harwich to Bournemouth

Got a few of the BBB branded Giraffe multi-functional head/neck wear things left if anyone wants one, £12 posted

Plus a few hoodies/t-shirts in various sizes too
cheers

^ you’re right, I feel guilty & should have done this first, done the right thing now hopefully and better karma. We do get lots of stuff left which we try and trace ownership to return, store for 6 months minimum and then if no joy recycle or auction to raise funds for the charity if we think it’s worth doing so. Clearing out an old storage area just now and we are coming across lots of other weird and wonderful things like this that have been stored for a lot more than the 6 months, years I suspect. Point taken, lesson learnt etc etc

Thanks Drac, it is their machine, collecting next week and said it will be serviced and go out to a new person, good ending

yep, time/hassle sounds too much, will just stick on some free sites complete with a bit of leeway built in and see how it goes

They belong to air liquide the machines are rented off the company by the NHS. So basically it’s not yours to sell

I didn’t realise, will phone the number on it to check out situation

Stuck it on ebay, untested of course, might raise a few quid for our charity hopefully, cheers for insights

In Dinan, Brittany:

Simon, Firefly, Bristol (Easton) based, top bloke and likes his bikes. 07967 830888

Put radio 4 on until he’s gone at 10am (apart from thought for the day at 7.50am of course)

paulburt – it’s still not too late, if you can all get a train to Hinton Admiral today we can pick you up and let you have a room in the house here. Email – bigbikebash at ukyouth dot org

Last night was a good one with excellent band, great atmosphere. All kicks off this morning.

Big bike bash, I guess wca has already suggested though