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120squid on Amazon.... They've come down in price (bloody Brexit!) Daft not to have one at that price... I've just ordered another one - might have it as a rear facer on mine or put it in the Mrs motor.

NextBase 512G Mr E. Looked at loads, there really is too much choice in every aspect of life these days (bloody Brexit!) Not much to say good about 1 over any other really. I’m pleased with it. I applied the logic “buy cheap = buy twice” so went towards the mid-range budget wise. You plug it in, it records stuff - job done. Didn’t look at the manual, didn’t know how to get files off it until that tractor incident. It was no drama, plug in into Mac, transfer files. Job done. Pretty happy all all round really, would (will) but another for wife. ?? PS don’t forget - 100% deductible as IT equipment!

Welcome back TW! I’ll only take issue with (1) Agreed, the DEFINITION of a DPV is clearly defined and published. The original point of the thread was not to take issue with that definition, which is easily understood, but rather to express a frustration that it seemed, and still does, impossible to extract from the manufacturer of a new vehicle, by the provision of reliable data, where that vehicle sits within the parameters of the known definition of a DPV and, by extension, which, if any, speed and testing implications might apply.... I couldn’t get to the bottom of that, on the face of it, fairly simple question. ?

Totally agree Gary! Sketchiness and subjectivity of the definition of ‘garden’ overlaid with an apparent lack of resources and the (localised) justifiable perception of unwillingness to take action by FC hierarchy, provides for a fairly substantial degree of ‘flexibility’ in decision making for the potential transgressor - like investing money, all depends on the tolerability of Risk (and wether or not the next door neighbour is a leading light in the Green Party ?) ??

That’s a good post mate! (Eagerly awaiting ‘Justme’ giving a critique ) It all sounds like the conclusions of my investigations before the will to live was sucked out of me!! Have you read the whole thread? (I’m not suggesting you do, unless afflicted by chronic insomnia) I think, from distant memory, the subject of MOT test class was covered earlier and recal the phrase “if, in the opinion of the tester” was the basis for determining which class MOT test would be appropriate..... What a mess!

Not sure what you mean there donnk. Anyone that purchases a house on a development subject to 106/CIL will shoulder elements of cost passed on by the developer - it’s not exclusive to FTB’s. Really dont know what what you mean by 2nd para? Is it a criticism of the requirement for ‘affordable’ housing in larger developments? Sorry, just not quite getting what you mean...

Multi-tasking Mr E! 70/30 focus on shredding the policies and spending of the PC v reading AT. Somethings gotta give!

Those mechanisms are already in place by virtue of section 106 or CIL tariffs. CIL is intended to replace the abymally administered s106 fiasco but it's implementation is 'optional' for adoption according to the desire of the LA.... What could possibly go wrong....?

Some direct links here: https://www.forestry.gov.uk/england-fellinglicences https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1967/10/contents

A slight aside, but anyone else buy the phone rather than contract hire? I found that, so long as it lasts >18months, it works out better to buy rather than hire (esp with the VAT back and 100% deductible as IT equipment)

Coke and whores scores high on the "in your dreams" scale, but in reality:

Pension investment has significant tax benefits....

Otter Box range has some truly indestructible, but quite bulky (and rather pricey) covers. I used to take the phone out of the box when in less challenging scenarios to cut down the bulkiness.... Lost the Otter Box somewhere...

Very much depends upon the scale, circumstances and public / authority interest surrounding the event. FC are empowered to investigate and enforce under the Forestry Act. The reality is (in the SW at least) that some whopping transgressions have historically gone completely un-penalised. Lack of resources, lack of 'will' from the hierarchy all seem to have a significant impact upon the likelihood of an actual prosecution. The FC SW 2012 - 17 illegal felling spreadsheet makes for fairly pitiful reading in terms of positive action.

No..... But..... The definition of a 'domestic garden' is open to a degree of interpretation

Bit like this one: (couldn't find the HSE link saw recently but this one will do) https://www.healthandsafetyatwork.com/safe-systems-of-work/crown-censure-hse-hsl-buxton-hydrogen-pressure-test HSE Censure for, wait for it..... The HSE!

Mull, mucker, I’m neither rich (by financial measure - I am rich in love, life and happiness) nor Tory voting, nor, what I think you might mean by ‘old boy’ - in the network sense - I hate (significant parts of the ‘establishment’ (not so much other parts) and much of what it stands for. What I hate more is lies, agendas, double standards and self serving hypocracy - that which could realistically be summed up as the sort of champagne socialism spouted by the likes of Sir Jonny 2 Jags, Bob (6 figure salary but I’m entitled to a Council house and Brazilian beach holiday) Crow and my all time favourite, I’ll send my kids to private school but keep the red flag flying and spend all but a fraction of my sham racist charity money on a piss up, Baboon Abbot.... That said, I’m probably amongst the least charitable people you might ever happen across so not too much danger of you having to question my motives anytime soon. I would however, highlight the obvious differences between charity and hospitality / generosity - I like to think I’m moderately better endowed in the latter characteristics.... ?

I'm happy to wait til next year and have a look at the charity commission accounting report.... I'm not for betting as a general rule, and acknowledging the potential bias from the source info, what odds would you give that it's 'fake news?' (If you actually come up with some odds I'll have to ask Mr E what it means...) As an aside, if I set up a charity for kids of 1 specific racial demographic, to the exclusion of all others, would that make me a racist?

I'd only have to burp and the truck would be full!

Taking a slightly more 'base' view of what's making the news today... They seem to have been letting her off the leash a bit more of late.... Are the embarrassments that seem to follow her so closely pure coincidence or the act of malicious criticism..... Or is it just possible that she really is a complete liability in her own lunchbox and simply doesn't need any help.... http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5290869/Diane-Abbotts-charity-spent-2016-money-party.html

Is that the “wow” of an adjusted focus?

By 'zooming out' it's possible to view the subject with the necessary focus to rise above the sort of idealistic zeal that exists only within fairy land and the Green Party where moaning and wailing, but never having the realistic prospect of being faced with the responsibility for action, is a luxury that is enthusiastically exploited.... Quoted above is (a large part of) the uncomfortable truth - and only by acknowledging it, and some of the perhaps even more uncomfortable realities that it presents can there ever be any form of realistic corrective action. Stop focussing on 'growth' as an economic indicator of 'success.' Stop buying / using stuff you don't need. Stop deluding yourself that flying off to the beach is paradise when in reality it is a "shithole." (timely intervention by the FCO - https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/jamaica) The greatest threat to human existence on this planet is the human population. It appears to me that the least likely candidates to acknowledge and seek to address this uncomfortable reality are those that are generally to be found within the organisations that do the most wailing....

Tough questions to answer from your post VI, but in the spirit of wholepictureness.... There's much to agree with regarding the opportunity to reduce oil dependency versus the expansion of new oil field exploration. But, in the absence of a reduction in oil dependency, is it better to allow disproportionate influence on world political stability through volatile foreign oil sources or to 'bring it home' where localised control, investment and employment might provide fringe benefits? I'd wholeheartedly agree, and support, a serious attempt to explore viable alternatives that would reduce oil dependency. Can't realistically see it ever coming to fruition on a single national level because the organic political systems lend themselves towards short term 'remain in office' motives rather than long term 'human' benefit. You've only to look to the Hinckley scenario and UK power deficit to see how politicians fail on the prospect of planning past the next election. And I don't think anyone is seriously going to try and argue that Trump is a strategic thinker in the 50-100 year time frame. Tough choices: - an international effort to explore energy sources of the future, unlikely without major political shift. - Global population control / reduction - even tougher choice but the most viable option to reduce oil dependency. - Leave things as they are because the "shitholes" have all the oil and it would be immoral to deprive them of that little income they currently have - with all of the wealth that oil has provided to "shitholes" there aren't many that stand up as an example of equitable sharing of wealth throughout the population. - Can we blame Trump for the failure of generations of politicians to address the issues that we currently have? I don't think so, leastways not with a clear conscience and an open mind. Still thinking.....

Sorry it's not an 'answer' but rather a (similarly frustrated) observation. It's a situation that has been allowed to creep up on us all over the years as a consequence of inadequate intelligence, tick box procedures or 'templating' of previous documents by those with responsibility for issuing ITTs and the willingness, in pursuit of contracts, of those in this (and other industries) to bend over and accept whatever terms are stated in the ITT regardless of how apparently stupid they appear to be. Net result - contract costs spiral way beyond where they reasonably ought to be. Worst culprit - public sector contracts. Consequence - scandalous waste of tax payers money. If there was any sense or accountability for the person issuing the ITT, they should look upon the person that questions the terms of the ITT as a favourable indication of their common sense and professionalism. "You can have it at this price £X with all your pointless and poorly conceived stipulations, or you can have it at this price £Y with the following, more appropriate inclusions...." Your choice muppet!