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Exactly a year ago Australia effectively closed its borders to all incoming passengers and those that were let in under special circumstances were required to undergo 14 days quarantine in a medi hotel with regular testing until proven to be covid free. I think this is the main reason we have not had the number of cases seen in many other countries. The government has done a good job in that regard but is making a right balls up of the vaccination program. In 24 days since the vaccination program started we have only managed to give a total of just over 14,000 injections. The government set it

Enjoying an Indian summer here weather readings a bit strange though. Top temp expected today is 27deg, relative humidity 1% and dew point minus 38 deg, don't really understand these strange figures but looks like a really nice day.

Our Federal government have announced that vaccinations for the over 70's will begin next week for anyone with a pre -existing medical condition. Apparently a liking for single malt scotch is not an allowable reason. One slight problem is that instead of setting up special clinics they have decided to do it through GP surgeries. A great idea but you cannot get an appointment at many surgeries for any non urgent illness in under 4-5 weeks. Another example of politicians being totally divorced from reality.

Yes Ben, His dad played for Forest just before and after WWII and by all accounts he was a very good footballer. Another one of the best Forest team ever gone to play with Pearly Gates Wanderers

I used to love the storming wing runs of Tank, part of the best Forest team ever. Thanks for the memories RIP Tank

Or Morning Mood from Peer Gynt, by Edvard Greig or the Hebrides Overture, perhaps Fingals Cave, or something from the Planets Suite by Gustav Holst, at least he was English.

One of those voices that you will always remember. You only have to hear his voice and you can immediately hear the engines screaming with Murray painting pictures with words. Other voices I immediately associate with sports are, John Arlott and the cricket, Whispering Ted Lowe with snooker and Eddie Waring with Rugby League.

According to the ratings in the USA 17.1 million people watched the Oprah Harry and Meghan expose. To put that another way and given that the population of the USA is 327.16 million means that 310.06 million did not watch it

I had a red Raleigh Trent Tourist all steel frame heavy as hell. Dynamo in the front hub for the lights and a bloody useless Sturmey Archer 3 speed hub. Probably due to the weight of the frame more that a failing in the hub. I see they are now making 8 speed hubs, now that may have been useful

So did I. I really could not listen to them but weirdly enough Massachusetts, posted above, is one of my all time favourites. Strange isn't it.

Sure do Beekay I love a couple of pints of Guinness, especially with a good steak. It is one of the essential food groups. We can get it on draught at a lot of pubs here and brewed in Dublin too not like some of the other "fake" imported beers I hear that the zero alcohol version experiment has not gone well.

Sorry MargieH, I did not understand or relate to any of that and it is probably better if we close this specific discussion. You have your views and I respect your right to hold them. I have mine, they just happen to be different to yours. As that great Irish comedian Dave Allen said "May your God go with You"

Ind Coope, "A Double Diamond works wonders so drink one today" Can you still get it?

Pete Seeger wrote the song and as you say the words they can be found in the King James version of the bible 1611. Being an atheist and never studying the bible I never knew that but I can relate to the sentiments expressed. As I often say you never stop learning.

Welcome Fairlad, I too started with a Zenith E. A passion of mine was and still is sports photography. I invested some money on a 1000mm folded light lens which had a rifle stock to help you hold it still. When we came to Oz I still had that camera and the light meter went to places it had never seen in the UK. Much used severely abused and never stopped working, not surprising as it was built like a brick sh*t house. The mirror going up made a satisfying clunk much like closing the door on a prestige car. I am a Nikon user these days.

The death of Trevor Peacock the very versatile and accomplished actor who is best known to us as Jim Trott a parish councilor in the Vicar of Dibley has been announced. He wrote words and lyrics for many musicals and also Mrs. Brown You've Got a Lovely Daughter for Herman's Hermits. (one of our Ben's favourites) According to his obituary he was also a talented footballer and went for a trial with Spurs but chose to go into theatre, for the benefit of us all.

Thanks DJ I'll try that next time it does not work.

Mum always used the divi to buy us school uniforms or shoes.

Thanks Beekay Don't know why but sometimes it does not show the picture and other times it does. Wonder if YT knows we have had a spat with Faceache and is getting back at us?

Marriot Edgar's classic monologue The Battle of Hastings by The Fivepenny Piece in Lancashire dialect.... brilliant For some reason YT does not want to show the picture link? https://youtu.be/3jbKFPpqvQs

Many thanks Stuart.C. Sadly it looks so utilitarian, no style in the buildings at all, just uninspiring cubes of glass and concrete with facings. The planners have slowly destroyed a beautiful city and unfortunately we let them and now can never get it back. Does the city council have a farm somewhere where they plant road sign seeds and grow them until they are big enough to be put out in the streets?

Love the jangly guitar intro, it takes me right back to April 1965. I was doing a British Canoe Union? coaching course at the time. The Trent was not particularly warm at that time of year, I much preferred the sessions in the swimming pool.

No worries mate all I get is a very tiny icon in the middle of the screen Just like the little picture at the start of this link. EvqJhwZWgAg2QBL?format=jpg&name=4096x409 I think I am missing some really interesting stuff. Has anyone any ideas what could be wrong?

Does anyone know why am only getting the tiny icon instead of the intended picture?

I've still got my first payslip somewhere, started as an apprentice toolmaker in 1966 on 4 pounds, three shillings and eleven pence a week. Finished my time in 1970 and was on a quid an hour.