daveindales

Done masses of spraying over the last 30 years. Used CP, Solo and Berthoud, and I can honestly say that Berthoud is by far the best I have used, followed by Solo, lastly CP

That's exactly what I do with the Thor. Nearby table and someone to put rings on table. My back hates been bent over. Auto return a godsend as well.

Mine runs fine straight from socket, but won't run off an extension lead

I bought the electric Thor 8.5 ton splitter. Can't fault it.

I was working at a caravan club site and the assistant warden told me he knew a bloke who served on HMS Wensleydale. I thought that was unlikely as it was only a small ship with a crew of around 160. And it was now nearly 60 years since the ship was in service. Anyhow, he gave me Reg's contact number and I went down to visit him. Arriving at his house, I noticed a calender on the wall, it was still on the March page, even though it was now September. I asked Reg and his wife why they still had it on the March. They both said they liked the March photo so much they keep it on all year. Believe it or not, the photo was of the very small Yorkshire village of Thwaite, where I lived in at the time. Our house clearly visible on the photo. I figured me and Reg were meant to meet.

I've read quite a few books about Changi, the copper mines and the aptly named hell ships. Your grandfather must have gone through a truly hellish experience. The way they were treated was shocking. I once read a book called 'One for every sleeper' about a POW"s experiences at the hands of the Japanese. I got so absorbed in it, I read it from cover to cover in a day.

I run a website about the WW2 Hunt class destroyer, HMS Wensleydale. I met a chap called Reg who served on the ship, and previously served on HMS Bulldog. In may 41 Bulldog along with a couple of other ships captured U-110. Reg was ordered into a boat and rowed over to U-110 before she finally sank. Below in the U-boat the found and recovered the boats enigma machine. The first time a U-boat had been boarded. Reg still had a few mementos he took from the boat. It's quite well documented what breaking the enigma codes did to shorten the war.

Tomatoes and lettuce coming along ok. Also growing cucumber for the first time, at wife's request. I hate the stuff. Got some perpetual spinach coming through in pots to plant out in raised bed later

Many a time I've thought what would have happened if that bullit was a few inches to the left and got him in the head. No Mother, no me and no kids??

Following on from them stories. My grandfather was in WW2 and ended up being machine gunned and shot through the shoulder. His mate next to him got it in the head and was killed. He told me many stories (and was also my idol). How they were held up at Caan for a month, meeting the Russians at Lubeck, who he described as 'bloody awful'

Won an Oscar for his role. A real life cowboy and world rodeo champion I think. He also wrote a book which I would like to get hold of sometime.

I'm 50 and used to watch that as well. I seem to remember them calling the late night horror film 'fear on friday' .

Love John Wayne. Back in the day I used to record all his films on the telly. My own favourites are Rio Bravo, she wore a yellow ribbon and Chisum. All with great character actors, Walter Brennan and Ben Johnson.

Hell drivers is worth a watch Bad day at black rock is also a good old film. Peyton place. Loads of choice, depends what you like. Personally, I like film noir and the previous choice of Double Indemnity is definitely worth a watch.

Here is one of the roads leading to my home town.

It's right where I live. Upper Wensleydale. About a mile from my house. River Ure about 4 mike's downstream at Bainbridge has reached a record high, I believe.

Like someone else said, I would go for one which your accountants use, if possible.

Blimey, Lots of questions. I will do my best to answer! I do all my invoicing with sage one. It creates them, and I try to email as many as possible. It allows you to view profit and loss. Monthly and yearly etc It connects with my bank and brings statements over which I then match. Yes, it tells you what's overdue. Works out vat. And connects with HMRC Works out what's owed by invoices and gives percentages etc Not sure about payroll. Accountant does that. Not sure about self assessment. Again, accountant sorts it. Stock control. I don't hold much much stock, so does not effect me really. It's cloud based and both me and the accountant can access it anytime. I was going to go for QuickBooks, but the accountants use sage, and they are familiar with it, so ended up with sage one. Costs round about a tenner a month, including vat. I would not go back to writing up everything now, and working out vat with a calculator. But, the first few months really did my head in till I got used to it Hope that helps.

I use sage one. Does the job fine, but takes a bit of getting used to.

I used to go detecting a lot. I have a late 1990s laser powermax 2 detector. Cost around £400 back then. Don't buy a cheap one. I think minelab are popular at the moment. I've found all sorts of rubbish, bits of lead, bullets etc. But also some really interesting things. For example crotal bells, Roman broaches and most interesting for me, hammered coins, dating back to Edward the second. Finding your first hammered is a moment you will never forget Also found an unopened condom Including silver paper wrapper dated use by 1973. You will also find lots of old ring pulls. A good detector will discriminate against ferrus metal, as it's usually junk.

Here's one of my favourite's from the more modern Rush era. My son's 21 and Rush is his favourite band. He's like me, a bit gutted at the moment.

Heard some really sad news today. Neil Peart, drummer and the main songwriter with Rush has died. Had the pleasure of seeing them on tour in 2008. RIP Neil and thanks for many wonderful experiences listening to one of my favourite bands.

Living on dead wood, but parts of the tree still living and in leaf. About an inch and a half tall, no more than two inches. Sorry, did not smell them or pull away from base.

Can anyone identify this fruiting body for me? Found growing on native juniper today.

My son is coming up 21 and has worked for me part time since the age of 13. He's currently doing final year of arb degree. Then it's up to him. He can either work with me or find employment. As long as he's happy, so am I.