Oztalgian 3,270 Posted February 16, 2023 Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 Bloody hot! After a 38 degree day yesterday today topped 40, that's 104 in the old numbers. On the 40th anniversary of Ash Wednesday when 75 lives were lost in serious fires across SA and VIC There is a serious fire burning near Port Lincoln and homes have been lost but thankfully no lives. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,304 Posted February 16, 2023 Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 Send a bit over here, please, Oz! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David sheridan 159 Posted February 16, 2023 Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 @Jill Sparrow yer can have abit of our 37c Philippines sunshine if you like , I am british retired here , and I love it , don't miss the winter months of England at all ,  mind yer I am abit jealous of the summer and miss my glorious holidays in South Devon ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,134 Posted February 16, 2023 Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 My day has just got better ! Had a phone call from my Diabetic care nurse to tell me she's cancelled next week's appointment and she's discharging me back into the care of my GP., my blood glucose score was 87 in December and has now dropped to 40 ! Well within normal levels. Not a cure I know but very encouraging as she wanted me to consider daily insulin injections. That's why I've tried harder. Will be on cloud 9 for the rest of the day, (if anyone wants me). 4 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 807 Posted February 17, 2023 Report Share Posted February 17, 2023 Keep up the good work Beekay. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PeverilPeril 3,279 Posted February 17, 2023 Report Share Posted February 17, 2023 I've been in the workshop making a jig that will ensure that a new fishing rod guide, that I make myself, is of a consistent size and shape. The guide was fitted to a fly rod that I displayed at last weekends show and was very well received. i was asked if I had patented it? - never gave it a thought but making enquiries just in case. My poor old Myford looked a sorry sight. Uncleaned for about the last 6 uses. Half buried  in wood, plastic, steel, aluminium and finally brass swarf, so gave it a clean.  Off fishing the local syndicate trout lakes shortly. Do my gym work later. Not enough hours in the day! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,115 Posted February 17, 2023 Report Share Posted February 17, 2023 No point in trying to patent it once you have exhibited the idea to others. There should be no prior knowledge. Patenting an idea can be very costly so you have to be convinced it’s going to be a money-spinner. I was involved with patents for many years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PeverilPeril 3,279 Posted February 17, 2023 Report Share Posted February 17, 2023 Phil - I was just waiting for you to make that response . Been there many times... Probably register the design. That's cheap enough. I'm only running this business for fun anyway 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,115 Posted February 17, 2023 Report Share Posted February 17, 2023 Sorry, not trying to be a pompous know all!    1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PeverilPeril 3,279 Posted February 17, 2023 Report Share Posted February 17, 2023 Phil - we really should go fishing together one day. I have yet to go to our club water at Thurgaton. Just two trout this afternoon but a few blanks with other members. Gave one of the trout to our Ghurkha neighbour and we fried the other for tea. Our neighbour brought half of the trout that he had cooked over to us and we added a bit + juices to our fried one. He knows about spices! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,115 Posted February 17, 2023 Report Share Posted February 17, 2023 I don’t know if you fished at the Conegre Farm lake at Hoveringham but they buried the owner Chris Lee last Wednesday. I’ve not fished for over 10 years when I was last in Scotland. I doubt if I know one end of my rod from the other now! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PeverilPeril 3,279 Posted February 18, 2023 Report Share Posted February 18, 2023 20 hours ago, philmayfield said: I don’t know if you fished at the Conegre Farm lake at Hoveringham but they buried the owner Chris Lee last Wednesday. I’ve not fished for over 10 years when I was last in Scotland. I doubt if I know one end of my rod from the other now! The club closed Conegre lake in respect of the funeral. It's supposed to be a very good lake. The Trent nearby has been made accessible recently - must get down there.  2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,115 Posted February 18, 2023 Report Share Posted February 18, 2023 A chap I know fishes at the nearby Trinity Lakes at Thurgarton. Like much of the surrounding land it's owned by Trinity College Cambridge. I think membership is 'dead man's shoes'. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,457 Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 Got a notification about State Pension; increase of 10%. More than I expected. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,304 Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 Well, don't spend it all at once, CT. Foreign holidays, fast cars, etc. I'll get mine in November! If there's any left! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,579 Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 Lovely walk in the Lincolnshire country side this morning, blue sky and warm sunshine    Such a shame that churches have to be locked these days, sign of the times I suppose, I am in no way a religious person quite the opposite but there is something about old buildings that I do like  Rog 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,134 Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 Nice pictures Rog, let's have a few more...B. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,579 Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 Thought I would combine the two topics here, snow scene in a quarry, Volvo L150C wheeled loader at Tattershall sand and gravel quarry   Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 2,079 Posted February 20, 2023 Report Share Posted February 20, 2023 MargieM I know I said that I would see you all at the next meetup, but I must go by what the nice doc says , due to my surgery I feel like the man in the iron mask, as I have to wear a collar for six weeks and I have being banned from ?? housework/washing/ (washing machine of course) Ironing / Driving / shopping.ect, ect ,ect, the one good thing is that the master is learning a new trade it's called  Housework.  If I don't get to this meetup everyone have a drink on me. send bill to Big Ears Please. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 807 Posted February 20, 2023 Report Share Posted February 20, 2023 It sounds like the dishwasher has broken down speedy recovery mary. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,134 Posted February 20, 2023 Report Share Posted February 20, 2023 You can allus nip round to P.P.and have a borrow on his rowing machine Mary. I'm sure he'd drain the water so you don't get your feet wet. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David sheridan 159 Posted February 20, 2023 Report Share Posted February 20, 2023 @mary1947 didn't know men could multi-task !!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MRS B 511 Posted February 20, 2023 Report Share Posted February 20, 2023 They can’t that’s the problem, they need a woman to give them individual tasks to complete one by one and then they’re really useful. I have learnt to give my man a task at a time as he always is like a bull at a gate and has to do it immediately. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,579 Posted February 21, 2023 Report Share Posted February 21, 2023 Up early and got my pressure washer out to clean the Lister ST diesel engine and trolley down, not got an outside top yet but connected it upto my greenhouse water butt, worked a treat so nice clean engine, then cut back some of the Acer tree ready for it to start new shoots in a few weeks, got next doors mower sorted for him,he was trying to get it started with no joy so I stripped the carb down and fitted a new diaphragm and air cleaner, now running a treat, then decided to get my shed telly and DVD player fired up so spent the next hour or so listening to some SKA and Reggae music while putting stuff away in the shed, all in all an enjoyable day  Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,115 Posted February 21, 2023 Report Share Posted February 21, 2023 We went to Waitrose in Newark today. It was interesting to see that the carpark, which had been snarled up for weeks whilst they were installing eight electric charging points was back to normal. All the electric spaces were vacant. I guess local shoppers charge their electric cars at home. What a waste of money! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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