plantfit 7,580 Posted April 28, 2019 Report Share Posted April 28, 2019 Don't encourage them Phil,it'll end in tears, it always does Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted April 28, 2019 Report Share Posted April 28, 2019 As I've said some months ago, we're mostly of a similar age, and are totally entrenched in our political views and opinions, and our take on life in general. If like me, most folks formed their views as they progressed through their teens, or earlier. No amount of cajoling will change people's opinions , but good debating, backed with facts is beneficial to all. Infantile quips and fabricated rants are no good to anyone. 4 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,580 Posted April 28, 2019 Report Share Posted April 28, 2019 I agree Fly, move the thread to Private members discussions instead of letting the world see that we don't get on with each other because of political differences Rog 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,457 Posted April 28, 2019 Report Share Posted April 28, 2019 In the next day or so, I will start a new thread for politics in "Private Members Only Discussions" . Once it's up and running, if anyone posts anything political anywhere else, I will automatically transfer it to that new thread. I, for one, will never actually look at it. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,580 Posted April 28, 2019 Report Share Posted April 28, 2019 Well done CT I wondered when you was going to appear, like you I will not look at it Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,304 Posted April 28, 2019 Report Share Posted April 28, 2019 So far as I'm concerned, that really will be the most boring thread ever created! 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,115 Posted April 28, 2019 Report Share Posted April 28, 2019 Good idea! I wouldn't fall out with anyone because of their political views. I like to hear the debate from both ends of the political spectrum. I hold rightish wing views on some topics but I can be quite socialist when it comes to such things as privatisation of basic industries. I've always thought that a sensible compromise can be reached through sensible and considered discussion. I don't hold with either political or religious dogma. I'm usually right though. 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,427 Posted April 28, 2019 Report Share Posted April 28, 2019 Bit debateable what actually constitutes politics. I've lived in three countries over the course of fifty years. In each one the people are allowed a vote approx, every four years. We vote in one lot. After four years, sometimes more, one lot is thrown out, often in disgrace. The previous lot are voted back in, often forgetting that they were voted out in disgrace earlier. This goes on, ad infinitem, ad nauseum. The only thing they all have in common is that they get progressively worse each time. I've about had it with the whole bunch. Talk big until you get in. Then feet in the trough and business as usual. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ayupmeducks 1,730 Posted April 28, 2019 Report Share Posted April 28, 2019 Been sizing and splitting firewood, all "green", now it can season ready for winter. Yesterday proved keeping spares is wise, well pump gave up on me, got me trusty clamp on voltmeter/ammeter, found a dead hornet across the pressure switch contacts...Makes a change to see them get stung, this time with 240 volts. No that wasn't the problem, it was the start capacitor that had died on me, tested with a capacitance meter, and showed nothing. Replaced it with the new spare one, and back in business. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,580 Posted April 28, 2019 Report Share Posted April 28, 2019 Thanks John for posting something to do with "Hows your day" Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,721 Posted April 28, 2019 Report Share Posted April 28, 2019 2 hours ago, plantfit said: I agree Fly, move the thread to Private members discussions instead of letting the world see that we don't get on with each other because of political differences Rog Rog, I can see your point about moving the discussion elsewhere. But I don't agree that having differing political views 'lets the world see that we don't get on with each other because of political differences'. We've met and I thought we got on rather well. :) 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,599 Posted April 28, 2019 Report Share Posted April 28, 2019 Been to Milton Keynes today so Paul could enjoy his birthday present from one of our sons. He, along with our son, daughter in law and two of the grandchildren had a go on the 'iFly' facility there. After the initial anxiety, he loved it, even deciding to have the extra boost to fly up to the top of the chamber. The instructor was excellent and certainly works hard. I just sat watching and videoing them from the viewing gallery! I don't think my back would have withstood it! Afterwards we went for a great meal - all of us really enjoyed the day and it's something we'll never forget. 7 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,580 Posted April 29, 2019 Report Share Posted April 29, 2019 At last Hows your day posts, thankyou Margie,John and Ian, Col, I would like to think we get on well and I certainly felt that the last time we met,so Politics aside "have a nice day" and enjoy the new "private members discussion thread" that CT is setting up for you Rog 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,871 Posted April 30, 2019 Report Share Posted April 30, 2019 Just seen Babs (piggy and Babs) in Wollaton, she is ok but is having problems logging on. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,894 Posted April 30, 2019 Report Share Posted April 30, 2019 Been out for a lovely lunch to a beautiful place at La Morra Cuneo, Weather very warm. Its our 49th wedding anniversary May 2nd but as its the Festa della Barbera (it falls every year) we went out today. Now sitting out sunbathing and watching the builders finishing off the wall at the front so that the pool is more private. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted April 30, 2019 Report Share Posted April 30, 2019 Congratulations on your wedding anniversary Nonna. I have just closed my eyes and I can visualise you sitting by the pool in the sunshine, relax and enjoy the rest of your day.xxx 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,894 Posted April 30, 2019 Report Share Posted April 30, 2019 Thankyou Carni. Unfortunately the pool hasn't yet been opened yet so just sitting on a chair outside. I've usually seen to the pool myself but this one is very complicated and the pool man took the workings to pieces for the winter and I doubt very much (although I took a video ) that I could put it all back together. All the equipment is in a sort of well and I couldn't reach down. No one else can do it. Husband bad hip and knee, daughter isn't very tall and won't be able to reach and son hasn't got time or patience. Anyway its worth paying someone twice a year to do the work while we relax.,, 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,894 Posted April 30, 2019 Report Share Posted April 30, 2019 If this link works this is where we went today http://ristorantebovio.it/ita/ It doesn't but that will come up with website Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,580 Posted April 30, 2019 Report Share Posted April 30, 2019 Been in the garden nearly all day,front gravel garden all cleared of dead twigs and old plants,gravel raked over with the lawn rake to get it all level again,new compost put in between the rockery stones ready for some new plants I'll get tomorrow from Pearsons near Collingham, all the grass cut round the back garden,borders trimmed using long handled shears, all in all not a bad days work,steady and enjoyable,time for a sit down and a coffee, hope you've all had a great day Rog 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,599 Posted April 30, 2019 Report Share Posted April 30, 2019 You make me tired just reading about everything you've done today, Rog 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,580 Posted April 30, 2019 Report Share Posted April 30, 2019 I enjoyed doing it Margie, but I took some getting started,feeling tired now though,lawnmower blade sharpened so the grass cut easily, all tools wiped clean with an oily rag and put away ready for next time,"look after your tools and they will look after you" very true saying,trip to Newark market tomorrow, nice walk by the river Trent,have a cuppa and a bite to eat,buy some wild bird food off the market,do a bit of sightseeing,take a few photo's call in at the garden center on the way home,put new plants in the garden, tomorrow all planned, tired just thinking about it Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,134 Posted April 30, 2019 Report Share Posted April 30, 2019 Brexit ! I wish Oliver Cromwell woz ere' Rog, nice pics of your trees although I think you're just showing off your garden. I've got two Acers, one is a 10" Tablet and the other one is a 1 t.Byte pc. Have even got a 19" Acer monitor. So there !! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,580 Posted April 30, 2019 Report Share Posted April 30, 2019 Mines a Acer Aspire 5349 BK,far too technical for me Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,134 Posted April 30, 2019 Report Share Posted April 30, 2019 Today I is people watching on the river. As soon as I can download Postimage onto this bloody lap top I will post a pic from my patio, only 5 metres from the River Bure. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,134 Posted April 30, 2019 Report Share Posted April 30, 2019 14 minutes ago, plantfit said: Mines a Acer Aspire 5349 BK,far too technical for me Rog My tablet is Paracetomol and another is Metformin. No wonder I'm having difficulty downloading stuff. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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