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18 months I've just been reliably informed. They're easy enough to get, with a prescription, but the problem is more finding somewhere that will dispose of the old ones apparently.

A bit like the old fashioned High Striker, or Strongman game that you get at some fairs and shows. Doesn't matter how hard you hit it, the blow has to be flat and central to get a decent score.

I've nailed a block of wood, end grain ideally, to the top of a post before, so I could wack it in with a sledge. That worked well, no post damage. Obviously only if you're not doing bulk posting though.

I think the key is that the large diameter aly heads are generally bigger than the post in cross section, hence more to aim for. Whereas a steal sledge hammer is smaller so more prone to splitting the edges of the post top with a less than perfectly aimed blow.

I know, it shows. No. He won't improve the lot of the working man at all. He will transfer more wealth from the working man, to his rich elite mates like Musk, Bezos, the next Epstein etc. That's the ridiculous tragedy here. The working woman clearly hasn't even been considered. I think Potus is just another business transaction for him, plus a big hit for his Narcissist's ego. Like all Populists; you shouldn't believe what he tells people he will do for them. Or what he tells people are the causes of all their problems. You mentioned divisive issues; division of the people is his currency, it's how he works. The Left woke, trans, LGTBQIABC¥§ bollox is beside the point, it's been ridden over roughshod as you say. It's his impending impact on the environment and climate that was the question. (If you've read this far). US election: Trump is threatening to turn back the tide on America’s environmental laws and reverse climate progress THECONVERSATION.COM The ability of Americans to expect a healthy and safe environment is in danger. Do you think he'll appoint Marjorie Taylor Greene to a relevant position?

Fair enough Dave, that makes a pleasant change at least. Been on the wacky baccy or something? What do you make of this anyway mate, do you reckon he's gonna rip down all those cancer causing wind turbines and start drill, baby, drilling instead? US election: Trump is threatening to turn back the tide on America’s environmental laws and reverse climate progress THECONVERSATION.COM The ability of Americans to expect a healthy and safe environment is in danger.

I wouldn't bother utterly worrying yourself about that Davey boy, that'd be another farce. Your old mucker The Boris had his turn at dissing Trump last time around, and he got away with it. Also, don't forget that The J. D. Vance thinks and says that he's a Nazi, and they're best mates. Boris Johnson’s immediate U-turn on Donald Trump since he won the presidency WWW.INDEPENDENT.CO.UK The Foreign Secretary says he is ‘looking forward’ to working with the President-elect – despite previously calling him ‘unfit’ for...

They're probably making the most of the fact that we've had no frosts yet this year.

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Continuing in the serious vein. My mum always carries an epi pen in case of a wasp sting, following a couple of severe reactions. Odd thing is she never used to be bothered by them, it only came on in later years.

I held off until line 4 at least.

If only that were true ......

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Who doesn't love a good bit of Prog?!

Ostrich. Very good I thought.

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It's a Black Box operation in fact.

Those figures are a bit suspect. £180ph? Also, most climbers don't come with a rusty ladder, too heavy.

An example of a Generic Trademark apparently. It must piss the Hoover company off no end.

So convinced that Brexit was a good idea that he moved his Dyson headquarters to Singapore. It's alright though cos he employs 250 people, (I think I heard this morning) on his farms. I wonder how many are British as opposed to immigrants? What a guy. Another "Man of the People".

Peasgood is right of course. But for the sheer fun of it I'd try chucking in a Crow Scarer and then plugging or putting something very heavy on top. Very quickly. Those things are the closest you can get to dynamite.

There ya go, my treat.