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Mr Ice-ni

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  1. [quote user="Gyn_Paul"]

    It seems to me that removing the radar notification signs is confirmation that the fixed radars have absolutely nothing whatsoever to do with making the roads safer; they are simply a revenue stream for the government.

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    And what is wrong with making the criminals pay?

    John

  2. mogs - don't is the only sensible solution.

    1. Offspring are seldom adequately grateful for anything you do for them

    2. You will teach her the bad habits you have acquired - everything has changed since your days behind the man with the red flag

    3. Any mistake will be your fault

    4. Find some other mug to do it even if you have to pay - silly me - of course you will, that's the only purpose of a parent

    John

  3. [quote user="Joe"]The gloom and doom merchants are saying the euro is going to fall.With Italy now in dire straits,what does the future hold I wonder?[/quote]

    Based solely on previous experience, the € will strengthen, weaken or stay the same or all of them but not necessarily on the same day. What will be, will be. We have chosen to live in Euroland, cannot easily sell up and move on (even if we wanted to) so will grin/grimace and bear it.

    Far more importantly, will AP ride some winners on his first day back?

    John

  4. [quote user="idun"]

    I just looked horrified at population control. About time that the people of this planet controlled the population.

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    Great idea - a good start would be to let famine and other "natural" disasters take their toll.

    No more child allowances and other benefits that encourage profligate breeding..

    Compulsory sterilisation of great swathes of poor - they are of no use to anyone.

    But doubtless the do-gooders won't see the sense of these measures.

    John

  5. [quote user="Mr Coeur de Lion"]

    Sure, he needs a roof over his head, but he also needs to be able to pay for it, otherwise he is stealing........ That's where that law falls down.

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    He probably can afford to pay it, but chooses not to.

    As for his leaving in October, you seem very confident but if I were living rent free I would stay put for as long as poss particularly if my landlord lives 3000+ miles away. Be prepared!!

    Anyone who would do this to a friend has neither morals nor ethics so there is no point in appealing to his better nature. The law won't help much either especially when you need instant assistance (particularly as I suspect that there is no written agreement covering the let). I could never publicly recommend hiring Ron and Ron with their baseball bats however appealing this might seem but I could see the attraction.

    Sorry for your predicament.

    John

  6. As one of the countless thousands of jockeys inspired by Ginger McCain and Red Rum to attempt to win the Grand National it was fitting that the first of my 29 visits to Aintree on National day was on April 31, 1973 when Red Rum caught Crisp in the dying strides.

    Tut tut, Marcus Armytage.

    John 

  7. M. at local garage recommended 20 mins at 100/110 kph which I did - twice, there and back. Mme has a Bosch diagnostic box so was able to check this morning and switch off warning symbol.

    Local roads/traffic will allow occasional speeds of 90kph (not more of course it would be illegal) but not for any distance. To achieve this luxury I have to venture out on the A20, at least 45 mins away.

    Anyway chaps many thanks for your good advice.

    John

     

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