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Poor old Devon seems to be getting a bit of a bashing here! I don't particularly disagree with any of the complaints raised, they're all true unfortunately. The thing is this sorry state of affairs is pretty much the case in any picturesque and rural county in England. Think of Cornwall or Cumbria or Dorset or Pembrokeshire, (Wales I know). Personally I don't see how many or even any of these issues will be sorted by Brexit. The cause of the malaise is far more complicated than just being due to immigration and the EU.

There are some small rays of light in the otherwise grim and depressing outlook for Great Britain. Here's one;- Orbital Marine Power Launches O2 "World's Most Powerful Tidal Turbine" | Off Grid Energy Independence WWW.OFFGRIDENERGYINDEPENDENCE.COM O2 has the ability to generate enough clean, predictable electricity to meet the demand of around 2,000 UK homes and offset approximately 2,200 tonnes of CO2 production per year. ""The O2 turbine started construction in the second half of 2019 and reflects approximately 80% UK supply content. From Scottish steel work and main manufacturing through to anchors from Wales and blades from the south of England; the build of the O2 is estimated to have supported over 80 jobs within the UK economy. The launch of the O2 marks the first vessel launch from Dundee since ship building ended over forty years ago."" 80% home made, that's rare in these times. Obviously the 80 jobs is a drop in the ocean, but it's a start. (As long as non of them were filled by any of those pesky, dirty job stealing immigrants! [emoji12]) Hopefully the government will see the value of ventures like this, (ecological, economical, cultural) and fully support them. It would be great if this could be scaled up into a proper, exporting industry.

200 plants?!

I'm growing ours up frames as well for the first time this year. Inspired by Monty's efforts. I think a lot of the Cucurbit type plants are climbers or at least ramblers.

Most of ours have been ok but we've had a few of the bulbous type. Bit weird. I'd like to know the reasons behind it.

It's entirely credible. I signed a petition against the government trying to change the law on lorry driver hours a few days ago. The number of dodgy things they're trying to do to rectify Brexit, Covid and other fckups is very worrying. Worse thing is we don't even know the extent of it, who knows how many things they get away with because they never even make the light of day. ​​ """""""38 Degrees Logo ​ Dear s, Last week, as a way of solving potential food shortages this summer, the UK Government eased strict HGV driving rules which now means HGV drivers can increase their driving hours. [1] The temporary measure could result in an increase of more driving errors and accidents. It’s potentially a very dangerous gamble to take. Drivers, Unions and Industry experts speaking out are even stating that it ”wouldn’t make any difference” to the problem it’s trying to solve. [2] The Government has warned that driver safety must not be compromised, but changing rules which were put in place to keep drivers safe, could do just that. [3] Dangerous laws for HGV drivers could mean dangerous roads for everyone. There are thousands of us reading this email. A huge petition signed by members of the public could persuade Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, to scrap the new driving hours and help make HGV drivers and fellow passengers safer on UK roads. So can you sign the petition now to keep our roads safe? SIGN THE PETITION The current driver shortage is being blamed on several things, including many not returning from abroad because of the Coronavirus crisis, Brexit, and pandemic disruption to the qualification process. [4] Industry leaders have said there could be gaps on supermarket shelves this summer, as supply chains collapse - but there must be safer solutions than increasing working hours of drivers. 38 Degrees is an online community of millions and millions of people who have shown time and time again that when we come together, we’re unstoppable. Individually it might feel impossible to change laws like this, but when we act together there’s no reason we can’t get the Government to reverse the extension of HGV drivers working hours. So will you sign the petition today? It only takes 30 seconds. SIGN THE PETITION Thank you for everything you do, David, Ashley, Robin and the 38 Degrees team P.S - If you are a HGV driver and you would be interested in speaking to a member of the 38 Degrees team about this campaign, please tick the box on the petition page: Grant Shapps: Keep our roads safe 38D.GS On 12th July, as a way of solving potential food shortages this summer, the UK Government eased strict HGV driving rules which now means HGV drivers can increase their driving hours. The temporary... Notes: [1]The Guardian: Working hours rules to be relaxed to ease UK lorry driver shortage [2]BBC News: Backlash against longer hours to ease lorry driver shortage [3] See note 2 [4] Sky News: HGV driver shortage: 'Extended hours for 'exhausted hauliers won't fix delivery crisis', industry body warns. """""""

That's a bugger. They're not too bad here but I'm not growing many brassicas/mustards at the moment so maybe not noticed. Flea beetles have done a lot of damage to radishes and Pak Choi in previous years. What's the secret to Pak Choi, apart from lots of water? Mine always try bolting straight to seed pretty much as soon as they've germinated!

Yep. Not much pumpkin to see yet though, just a mass of leaves and stems.

Got it, thanks tart! I thought there were a few or more superfluous words in the extended, director's cut.

Can we have that in a more concise form please? [emoji848]

...... or exploit.

Fat fingered

Took me a while to realise this was Tommy Robinson. Pond scum as you rightly say. Dangerous too.

A good start would be to open a proper, independent enquiry now, into the massive failings of the current government over the last 18 months. Now, not in 2 years time when they've all buggered off.

What happened there then, I didn't hear about that? How on earth did she condemn the RNLI?

Horrible woman, by any metric.

Funny that you encourage increasing the price after you've bought your copy. I've not purchased mine yet! [emoji50]

Looks good, reckon I'll be getting a copy for my son/me in a year or so.

Looks like it's all kicked off over there. Not good.

That doesn't matter because the government has got all businesses to do countless Covid Risk Assessments. They seem to think that will miraculously risk assess the problem away. Whether or not they actually action any of the highlighted hazards is beside the point.

We're all jokers on here.

I know. So was I.

Seriously? People really think they no longer need to observe drink driving laws etc? I don't use Facebook so haven't read any of these comments that are worth looking at.

Seatbelts and traffic lights to be 'personal responsibility' from next week | The Daily Mash WWW.THEDAILYMASH.CO.UK THE government will lift all obligations to observe red lights or wear seat belts as of Monday, no matter the consequences.

Don't forget a bit of blue sky thinking in the break out room. Watch out for those false equivalences and apologists though.