LizzieM 9,514 Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 Well thanks for enthusing about YES Col ! But unless something really exciting is happening in our lives on June 4th we’d better go. I’ve only been in the Royal Albert Hall once before so that, in itself, is a reason to go. Might buy some earplugs and grow our hair over our ears. Our friend is such a wonderful interesting character, involved in music, football and cricket, having ‘looked after’ many well known sports personalities. We had a Christmas drinks party at our old house in Hertfordshire and Martin turned up with Mike Gatting. On another occasion we went with him to the opening of a venue called Football Football in London. He’d sat me next to Kenney Jones as he knew I was a Small Faces fan. I was thrilled! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 5,091 Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 Not really familiar with Yes. Had to Google them to see what they sang. The only song I recognised is Owner of a Lonely Heart. I do know Jon Anderson did the vocals on a Vangelis album and Rick Wakeman did some weird albums, 2 of which we have still! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,423 Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 My clipper is a no-name Chinese affair and the charge, via a usb outlet, lasts about thirty mins, presumably that is. Weirdly its markings rate it as 100~220v but the lead supplied is for a usb. My problem is being a lazy sod letting my hair grow too long to the point where a combine harvester might be more use. A clipper I've forgotten to charge stands no chance. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 817 Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 Brew just go to the barber here they want 18 dollars for a haircut for OAPs and 5 dollars for a shave if its the same in the UK tell the barber to shave your head. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob.L 1,090 Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 Saw Yes perform a few times in the 1970s, including three times at De Montfort Hall, Leicester, as well as at Reading Festival in 1975. Had all their albums, too. But having seen them on TV a while back, it’s not the same lineup as it used to be. Not one of the original members are still in the band. A bit like Trigger’s broom! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,423 Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 2 hours ago, IAN FINN said: Brew just go to the barber here they want 18 dollars for a haircut for OAPs and 5 dollars for a shave if its the same in the UK tell the barber to shave your head. You must be joking!! I paid £18 for this clipper when Covid started. I've cut my hair four times now so still have a way to go before I get my money back.... As for shaving my head................................... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 2,086 Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 If you have hair clippers by the name of Wahl they are German. not sure about the £50 quid ones though? Don't forget to oil them each time you have used them and to check the teeth and make sure that they are in the correct line before you use them. Now here's a story that I have never told. When we had our salon I employed a young man called Stuart he was clipper mad!!!! all of his clients who came in to have there hair trimmed all ended up with having clipper's grade no 2, up the back of there head from nape to ears, but he had the gift of the gab and the ladies just loved him. So he got away with it. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oztalgian 3,326 Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 2 hours ago, mary1947 said: If you have hair clippers by the name of Wahl they are German. Mary, I think you will find they are an American Company founded in 1919 in Sterling, Illinois. You might wonder how I know this, well, I have been to their headquarters as when I was working we supplied some of their plastic injection moulding tools from here in Australia. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 2,086 Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 Thanks oz was not sure about who made them. ps what were the Red Men doing to night had they all gone to sleep? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oztalgian 3,326 Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 34 minutes ago, mary1947 said: what were the Red Men doing to night had they all gone to sleep? Could easily have been different if not for that disastrous own goal start they gave Spurs. They certainly had enough chances but as usual did not take them. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,733 Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 21 hours ago, LizzieM said: Well thanks for enthusing about YES Col ! But unless something really exciting is happening in our lives on June 4th we’d better go. I’ve only been in the Royal Albert Hall once before so that, in itself, is a reason to go. Might buy some earplugs and grow our hair over our ears. Our friend is such a wonderful interesting character, involved in music, football and cricket, having ‘looked after’ many well known sports personalities. We had a Christmas drinks party at our old house in Hertfordshire and Martin turned up with Mike Gatting. On another occasion we went with him to the opening of a venue called Football Football in London. He’d sat me next to Kenney Jones as he knew I was a Small Faces fan. I was thrilled! I'd keep the ear plugs for emergencies Lizzie. Just because I don't like Yes doesn't mean you won't.... No accounting for taste.. Now.. Taste.... there was a band... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,733 Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 Wahl Clippers. Full story here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wahl_Clipper From which: Quote Wahl manufactures its clippers and trimmers in its own factories in Sterling, Illinois; parts come from Germany, England, China, and Hungary, while international plants are present in China, England, Australia, Canada, the Netherlands and Japan. So that clears that up then .. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,733 Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 P.S. Just checked the box and it says mine was 'Made in Europe'..but that doesn't mean the components weren't all made in China. The UK address for Wahl is: Wahl (UK) Ltd Sterling House, Clipper Close, Ramsgate, CT12 5GG See what they did there? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 2,086 Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 11 hours ago, DJ360 said: P.S. Just checked the box and it says mine was 'Made in Europe'..but that doesn't mean the components weren't all made in China. The UK address for Wahl is: Wahl (UK) Ltd Sterling House, Clipper Close, Ramsgate, CT12 5GG See what they did there? SO????????? what are you trying to prove???? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oztalgian 3,326 Posted April 9 Report Share Posted April 9 It is a cold, for us, 15 degrees, wind chill down to 12, with showers heavy at times, Trying to tidy up the garden and battle the weeds, but having been soaked once decided to stay indoors for a while and pontificate on the end of the football season, hence my ramblings on "All going wrong" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,180 Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 Change of subject..... Does anybody know the best way to remove the sticky residue left on tins, when removing labels? A daft question I know, but I've tried all sorts, including very hot water inside the tin, also acetone varnish remover as well as white spirits but to no avail. I want to paint and decorate these containers but cannot until I've removed the stickiness. I don't really want to use emery cloth if I can help it. Any sensible suggestions would be most helpful and gratefully recieved. Ta very muchly. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 817 Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 Try a carburetor or intake cleaner or maybe petrol but clean thoroughly before painting or last resort is a wire brush on a wheel. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,629 Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 WD40 Barrie, softens the glue then just wipe it off Rog 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,180 Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 2 hours ago, IAN FINN said: Try a carburetor or intake cleaner or maybe petrol but clean thoroughly before painting or last resort is a wire brush on a wheel. Cheers Ian, but I think a wire brush wheel would be a bit too stringent. It would fetch the base paint off, and that's why I don't want to use emery cloth...yet !! WD40 sounds a good idea Rog. I'l. Try both suggestions, before I lose heart and sandblast the bloody things. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MRS B 532 Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 Barrie get some Zoff wipes from Amazon or try nail varnish remover. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,180 Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 Tried nail varnish remover but it never touched it.x Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MRS B 532 Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 Zoff it is then. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oztalgian 3,326 Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 2 hours ago, MRS B said: Zoff it is then. Why would an 82 year old Italian international goalkeeper remove nail varnish? He is widely regarded as one of the best goalkeepers of all time. Our Ben will understand this one! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,180 Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 "These are the jokes folks. Pay attention, cos Oz is philosophising". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PeverilPeril 3,286 Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 My culinary expertise has always been in doubt and it has often been said that I couldn't boil an egg. Well, this morning I proved it. I'm on a mission at the moment with the rowing and cycling machines and decided that more protein was needed in my diet. So 2 eggs were hard boiled to eat after the usual porridge breakfast. Tried to peel them and 'squelch'. Runny egg all over the place! be glad when Mrs PP is racing around the kitchen again 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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