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Well guys, we have the motorbike thread, and then the car nostalgia. How about a he thread for all the aircraft enthusiasts. I believe we might have the odd helicopter owner, and also have a few pilots on the forum How about those who just...

Americans really are far less sophisticated than Europeans! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNZczIgVXjg Later he said it was just a metaphor! Yuk yuk, snigger, snigger chortle yuk hee hee slobber snicker sut sut sut! 

To all my friends in the UK, of whatever political stripe, I offer the apologies of at least this American for the failure of the individual who poses as president of the United States not sending an official representative to the funeral of PM...

Be careful! http://metro.co.uk/2013/04/20/plants-die-when-exposed-to-cliff-richards-music-according-to-study-but-gardener-expects-foul-play-3659921/ 

Is it possible to have 'flu' without symptoms of a cold?  I ask as I've been laid low with high temp, aching joints and real weakness/fatigue this week but it hasn't developed into cough/runny nose.....yet.  It seems to be lifting...

Loved or loathed, no denial, the woman was a force to be reckoned with.RIP

My bank has recently started applying a “Non-Sterling Transaction Fee” of 2.95% on any overseas purchases on my credit card. Not so long ago they didn't do this. I know some cards don’t apply this fee, these include: Post Office, SAV Credit, Halifax, Nationwide, Metro Bank, and probably others too, but don’t know if they have any other charges or unpleasant conditions lurking around the corner to catch you unawares… [such as a annual fee] But every time i now use my credit card to buy from...

Unfolding. Canada about to announce arrests in a major terror plot. I am going out on a limb here and say that if the perpetrators do not turn out to be Quebec separatists then it will be a bunch of Methodists or Baptists. Who is with me on this? ...

Inspired by a small comment in the "Does sir require a newspaper" thread about abhorring TV and reading the newspaper whilst listening to music. My wife and I are considering cancelling our subscription to the TV service, or at the very least...

I have just updated to OSX10.8 stripey moggy or something. Trackpad seems backwards now, is there a fix. Sloth Radio covers no longer works, maybe coincidence.  iTunes is telling me that Ultragroovalicious doesn't work in 64 bit...

Welcome back Vale!

According to the WHO, the 10 most obese countries in the developed world are: 10. FinlandObesity rate: 20.2%9. LuxembourgObesity rate: 22.1%8. IrelandObesity rate: 23%7. United KingdomObesity rate: 23.1%6. CanadaObesity rate: 24.2%5....

 anyone disagree?

Strange header i know Yesterday took delivery of a CD box set ordered a while ago called "strangely strange but oddly normal", an island records anthology. Spent last night ripping on the HDX and had a listen to a few tracks on the CD's, all...

Ok, I know it's not full of strategy, TV coverage on mainstream channels, or blessed with beautiful weather in the UK, but this very well made video (from Australia) has rekindled my interest: http://youtu.be/XdtQ1dI-bJk

Once again, the United States has come up short on how it treats people from foreign lands.  It seems that numerous people, including some small children, grossly mistreated two Chechen citizens who came to this country to attend a major...

R I P Anne Williams Hillsborough Campainer Shame she never got to see justice done but at least she lived to see the truth come out.

I've realised today that I haven't bought a national paper for twenty years. I hate the purveyors of fear especially, and can't seem to find the time to make good use of the great big clever ones. I tend to just skim internet news, not even reading a...

Well, today has been a good day for me.  Took delivery of my new BWM 320D SE and am slowly working my way through the manual figuring things out.  Nice motor ... And to make life even better, I have finally finished taking...

Mrs D, Daughter No1 and Daughter No3 have organised a family weekend based in Petworth. Don't ask why, I don't know ! But i'm sure we'll all have a good time. Based on past family holidays I will be up and out by 07:00 and the other six will be...

I recently bought 3 items, which I was told where printing plates. However, due to the fact there isn't a spot of ink on any of them, they obviously aren't.I suspect the one with the parrot is Guatemalan. A handful of counties gained independence from...

Can't believe this is happening??!!

You take over a piece of land that you dont own,and get mugs like me to fork out 6 quid to park on it !! Up in Birmingham for footie yesterday and these 2 guys with hi-vis coats and a board saying Matchday Parking guide you off the main drag into a small type of industrial unit and park you up on grass verges or in my case on a public road,all at £6 a pop. Reckon they must have taken money off about 80 cars.. I could not make up my mind,did i blow my top or admire them for their nerve and...

 Never mind the commercial advertising here. Some of the economic fundamentals described are spot on though. Worse times to come not just for the US then? 

I am planning a week in East Anglia visiting some of Mrs-Mike’s family history around Lavenham & as we have a few forumites from these parts, I am looking for some local advice. Its a part of the world that shamefully am not so familiar with &...