TGB

While you're saving, have a gander though here: http://www.vladi-private-islands.de/en/objects/c:great-britain/r:atlantic/o:for-sale?v= As property prices go, you get quite a bit for the £.5m to £1m bracket.

Nearer £200 - two tickets per week at £2.00 each.

Just people! I drive them crazy or so they tell me.

Like the economy then. More in figures but less in real money.

Sunny, sunny and sunny. But hoping for rain first part of next week. As I'm away and I don't want half tge garden to die.

In reference to half full half empty glass observation. "Did everyone get a glass; why didn't I get a glass?

Are they seriously expecting people to remove stumps by hand-digging...

Damn that's rough. How come plod's not interested in helping you but are right there to take money off you?

If you ignore basic maintenance & observation, it'll bite back in the future.

Bit like using butter, (not marg) to remove tar from paintwork/vehicles.

Thinking if getting one as I've three specific jobs lined up for such a tool. Severing and old 1.5" steel pipe at ground level; adjacent to paved path and garden wall. Already tried hacksaw and gone through a blade without even scratching surface. Removal of rusted bolts on an old wrought iron bench I was given. Just a case of renewing old for new slats & bolts. Sanding off paint from skirting behind fixed pipework. And maybe a fourth, of changing locks on a friend's industrial units. Where tenants did a moonlight flit and didn't return the keys. Anyone got one or have used such and have views or advice. I'm not after ones costing hundreds, as I've already bought and been given Dewalt drills and although the drills are ace, the batteries don't last much longer than 18mhs. So what's the point in going for the expensive option? Looked at the: Titan TTP448HTL 10.8V, 1x 1.3Ah Li-Ion battery, 30min. charging, at £60 Erbauer ERI616HTL 18V, 2x 2.0Ah Li-Ion batteries, 1hr. charging, at £100

A fellow's got to have some fun.

Is there a period of grace for newborns... say four years, two months, three weeks six days nine hours, fifty eight seconds. If something's worth regulating, it's worth being precise, if not concise.

Sorry. That should have been, "... A fellow has to be allowed some fun."

No I don't either. This isn't the first time such a knee jerk emotion has brought such a question to the fore. Besides, if you treat saws, etc. like guns, this would result in more paperwork, which would mean greater cost. Plus those people who wanted a saw, would still be able to get a saw one way or another. And this in itself may result in more saws, etc. being available with a dodgy past and or badly made knock-offs. Also, there's then the possibility, that Mr. Brown from No. 6, will become a criminal, just because he's still got his father's old saw. He's never had an accident and digs the saw out when he needs to cut firewood. He's just keeping himself warm in the dead out winter. But just because he owns a saw, puts him on the wrong side of the law. The government will be able to screw even more money from you. The spivs will be happily supplying demand. There'll still be thousands of unlicensed old saws, possibly ill maintained, due to fear of being reported when the chain goes into be sharpened or the brake band or av brakes and now the home-owner has no dealer support. And ultimately, the modern day brigands, thieves & government will be happy, knowing that they all have Joe/Jo Public over a barrel. Nothing good will have changed, we'll all be paying more for it. The bad will have grown and the increased legislation will have criminalised even more innocent citizens. How about banning home plumbing. One cause scald oneself if the new tap wasn't on quite tight and you grabbed the fitting, instead of turning off the water. How about only letting fully trained electricians change light bulbs. There's the possibility of death by falling off a ladder or contact with old/loose wiring. How about only having time served window cleaners. Ladders, soapy water, contaminated water - lots of dangers there. Dog owners should be banned from walking their pets. Until they can prove that they have had 1st. Aid training and they are a fully accredited vet and certified GP. So they can deal with cases of leash burn, slips, muscular/skeletal strain, bites, bacterial infection, to either their pet or themselves. People who have a garden, should on no account be allowed to work therein or be therein. Sharp tools, heavy items to lift, working in the dirt, inhalation of bacteria & pollen, possible contact with bird muck, movement on uneven/rough/slippery terrain, trip hazards, being blinded by reflection of sunlight off water, possible sunburn, (however unlikely this may be given an avg. British summer); possible hypothermia, possible hyperthermia. All sounds too dangerous to me. I want it all governed and licensed! But for heavens sake, leave chainsaws, etc. alone. A fellow has to be slowed some fun.

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/191595479309?_mwBanner=1

Yesterday was warm, perfect for a BBQ... pity I didn't attend one. Got some wicker trellis fitted to a brick wall and filled holes in a cellar wall. Honestly, you've got a void that needs repairing. Then you protest as the last bricks are slotted into place. There's no pleasing some people. Looks like rain could be with us in the next day or so.

Nice place and slideshow.

Now that made my chuckle!

The Pelican and Coleman weigh a time but are good starter canoes and last well. The red ones quickly fade to orange but this in no way alters their strength or durability.

Mainly sunny with scattered cloud. Cool breeze and in the mid teens. Plus car collected from garage. Don't know how much yet; they told me to trial it for a few days, just to make sure it's fixed to my satisfaction.

125ml more than if you'd said no thank you..

Danish oil - you will have to re-apply every year. But the piece/s just need cleaning, a light sanding with dust removal and a re-coat. Linseed oil (plain or boiled) - you will have to re-apply every year. But the piece/s just need cleaning, a light sanding with dust removal and a re-coat. Sadoilin - you will have to re-apply every year. But the piece/s just need cleaning and a re-coat.

The ARB Show plus another big arb related show every year; and then every fourth year having all three. The average, "I'm not going to buy stuff. I'm just going to have a look." kind of attendee, would have to be in the money.

Don't know how busy it was on Fri but the place seemed less busy on the Sat, compared to 2014's Sat. I know the venue was more spread out but still. I also noted stands starting to pack away before 16:00, so business couldn't have been stellar.