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Mark Bolam

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  1. Mark Bolam
    You’re right Dan, many potential Queens may be be long gone (that’s how they colonise),with other potential Queens still in the colony. I would never advocate trying to exterminate anything, but these bastards seem to be an exception. And horse flies. By Christ it gives me pleasure to kill those bastards to catch them on me and kill them before they bite. I’m getting quicker in my old age.
  2. Mark Bolam
    We can only hope Eggs. Ian Huntley is still alive though.
  3. Mark Bolam
    It’s a shit tree Mick, and shouldn’t be there. Open gets my point of view, you don’t. The tree predates the house. Not the trees fault someone has fukked up in the planning process.
  4. Mark Bolam
    Mick, it’s a weak tree with bad form in totally the wrong place (now), and I totally agree. BUT - If you build a new house beside an older tree you lose all right to whinge. You can can just hear the snake oil planning consultant - ‘Don’t worry about that tree, we’ll get permission to remove it….’
  5. Mark Bolam
    You spelt ‘totally’ wrong Saul.
  6. Mark Bolam
    I will bare my arse in Burtons if the tree wasn’t there first.
  7. Mark Bolam
    They’re relentless Dan. Two squabs (doves) relocated on Monday, sectioning cherries growing from a mixed hedge. Nest is now 8’ lower, 18” down into the hedge with a temporary monsoon/magpie branch tarp on top. Mam was back on them before we pulled out.
  8. Mark Bolam
    I can’t condone your schoolboy antics afterwards Stu, you shouldn’t mess about with these things, although I find them totally understandable. There’s a good vid on the net of some rednecks firing a rookie (crow scarer) into one with a catapult with devastating results. BUT- while my inner child cheered, you do have to think about the ones who got away? Your hypothesis that they all simply die isn’t necessarily correct. They can form mini-colonies of super-bastards. They have already decided who the new Queen will be. Think Cersei in Game of Thrones. Best keep them all in one place and kill the whole lot, surely? They do pose a genuine threat to our bee population.
  9. Mark Bolam
    Bullet dodged nicely there Mick!
  10. Mark Bolam
    It’s a great idea. Make everyone rich so there is no more poverty. Where do I vote?
  11. Mark Bolam
    Pfanner Gladiators will tick all your boxes, hardest wearing trousers I’ve found.
  12. Mark Bolam
    I went for the 200 Joe (zip neck turtle). The 400 would be too hot to work in.
  13. Mark Bolam
    Pfanner are really good. The Bear Valley ones are holding up pretty well if you want something a bit more hi vis. Woolpower are superb base layers, not had better. Needs to be bloody cold though!
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  15. Mark Bolam
    How are we calling it then fellas? I think Usyk is a better boxer, but AJ has the power. I wouldn’t even bet a quid on it, but I’ll go AJ, later rounds, TKO.
  16. Mark Bolam
    Agreed. ‘One good combo’ would probably be more accurate for Usyk. Just seen the weigh in footage Doug mentioned earlier. Class from both, respect.
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  18. Mark Bolam
    Tough one to call. Both dangerous fighters who could win with a single punch.
  19. Mark Bolam
    It’s fuel madness out there. I’ve just queued for nearly two hours to top up the Transit. Only cost me £6.40, mind.
  20. Mark Bolam
    How do you know he said that? The media. They should stop reporting what politicians say.
  21. Mark Bolam
    The only people to blame for this bollocks are the media. It really is that simple.
  22. Mark Bolam
    No worries Phil, I’ll ping him a message and get back to you.
  23. Mark Bolam
    I’ve been accused of the same for inches instead of cc.
  24. Mark Bolam
    No sense at all mate. As my old Dad once said, ’If it’s got a clutch or a fanny it’ll give you bother’.
  25. Mark Bolam
    Pivots are well greased mate. I bet not many of us do the maintenance we really should, it is vital though.

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