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by Bryn Mawr
Wed Nov 26, 2025 6:25 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: After searching for 2 years I finally . . . .
Replies: 4
Views: 67

Re: After searching for 2 years I finally . . . .

In 47 cars you must have had a Ford so I'll go a bit more specific and suggest an Edsel :-)
by Bryn Mawr
Mon Nov 24, 2025 7:38 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hi all I'm a new Old Timer
Replies: 7
Views: 201

Re: Hi all I'm a new Old Timer

Oww, that sounds horrible, I feel feel you.

If that's minimally invasive I'd hate to hear what major surgery entails.

Is it likely to get worse or can they hold it as it is?
by Bryn Mawr
Mon Nov 24, 2025 10:40 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hi all I'm a new Old Timer
Replies: 7
Views: 201

Re: Hi all I'm a new Old Timer

Totally agree about the driving, ever since our police moved from traffic patrols to relying on speed cameras to monitor the driving there has been a massive increase in tailgating, undertaking, hogging the outside lane, cutting in front of cars to take the slip road at the very last moment, etc ...
by Bryn Mawr
Mon Nov 24, 2025 4:12 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hi all I'm a new Old Timer
Replies: 7
Views: 201

Re: Hi all I'm a new Old Timer

Welcome back, it's great to see you here again.

I well remember your treks from North to South and back each year - to us in the UK it seemed enormous distances but then, we're a small country.

How's life been treating you, well I hope.
by Bryn Mawr
Thu Nov 20, 2025 5:22 am
Forum: Wide World of Sports
Topic: Good sports
Replies: 2
Views: 218

Re: Good sports

:evil:
spot wrote: Thu Nov 20, 2025 1:13 am

Well. What a toerag, Panesar. It's a game, it's a cultural link, it's not win at any price. You shouldn’t be doing this.
Not win at any price?

You obviously haven't spoken to any Australians recently :-)
by Bryn Mawr
Sun Nov 02, 2025 3:24 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hii Everyone I'm new here
Replies: 7
Views: 1795

Re: Hii Everyone I'm new here

alfred_wood wrote: Thu Oct 30, 2025 4:20 am Hey folks, I’m new here too! Guess we’re all figuring this out together 😄
Hello and welcome, where do you hale from?
by Bryn Mawr
Thu Oct 16, 2025 3:09 am
Forum: Current Political Events
Topic: The Region
Replies: 56
Views: 30173

Re: The Region


And - it's Wednesday now, two days later, the Don has left the building - we come to the real question. Do we actually think this deal is going to see the IDF withdraw and stop shooting Gazans? Do we think this is the resumption of supplies into Gaza? Entry of international news crews into Gaza ...
by Bryn Mawr
Sun Oct 12, 2025 6:01 am
Forum: General Religious Discussions
Topic: False Gods
Replies: 4
Views: 421

Re: False Gods

I draw a big distinction between the religion and the church, whichever religion you choose.

Religion is constructed by God for the benefit of those it is given to, thus Judaism is tailored to nomadic herdsmen but Christianity was more suited to the settled city dwellers 3,000 years later and ...
by Bryn Mawr
Sun Oct 12, 2025 2:20 am
Forum: General Religious Discussions
Topic: False Gods
Replies: 4
Views: 421

Re: False Gods

The obvious answer is anyone held to be a god by others, who is not the God of the religion of your personal choice.

This includes cases where the gods in question are demonstrably one and the same - e.g. the God of the Jews is the God of Christianity is the God of Islam.

It also includes your own ...
by Bryn Mawr
Sun Oct 12, 2025 1:49 am
Forum: Current Political Events
Topic: What Will Jesus Say?
Replies: 1
Views: 279

What Will Jesus Say?

https://www.thenerve.news/p/tony-blair- ... och-israel

As far as I can see “Sooner will a camel pass through the eye of a needle”.

This article explains a lot that I had previously failed to understand.
by Bryn Mawr
Fri Oct 10, 2025 2:42 am
Forum: Current Political Events
Topic: Will President Trump run for a third term?
Replies: 9
Views: 2207

Re: Will President Trump run for a third term?

And to make it a Venezuelan must have made it so much more satisfying given Mr Trump's self evident love for that country.
by Bryn Mawr
Sun Sep 28, 2025 5:57 am
Forum: Current Political Events
Topic: Generals and admirals gather on short notice
Replies: 9
Views: 863

Re: Generals and admirals gather on short notice

spot wrote: Sun Sep 28, 2025 4:51 am
Just what we needed.

This has to be a red herring, there is no possible way these people can be thinking in those terms.
God help us of they are
by Bryn Mawr
Fri Sep 26, 2025 5:20 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: New party
Replies: 3
Views: 1748

Re: New party

spot wrote: Wed Sep 17, 2025 8:26 am That will be exciting, we'll have four equivalent-sized parties at that stage.
Three members of our Thursday morning coffee club are active Democrats - they apologised.
by Bryn Mawr
Fri Sep 26, 2025 5:16 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: The Trump visit might be more interesting than we thought...
Replies: 46
Views: 20675

Re: The Trump visit might be more interesting than we thought...

LarsMac wrote: Thu Sep 18, 2025 8:14 am Would it be too much of a bother to ask that, perhaps, y'all give him a long-term tour of that Tower that you used to keep those boys in?
We'd be ever so grateful.

;)
Would move to oblige, he would fit right in with previous guests
by Bryn Mawr
Tue Sep 23, 2025 10:29 am
Forum: Healthcare
Topic: Poor being turned away from free cancer screenings
Replies: 11
Views: 6576

Re: Poor being turned away from free cancer screenings

That is the best response by an MP that I've ever seen, I'm impressed.
by Bryn Mawr
Fri Sep 12, 2025 12:59 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: This is what happens when Marxists don’t get their way
Replies: 17
Views: 2431

Re: This is what happens when Marxists don’t get their way

OK, it appears that he is alive and in custody after his father turned him in.
by Bryn Mawr
Fri Sep 12, 2025 12:50 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: This is what happens when Marxists don’t get their way
Replies: 17
Views: 2431

Re: This is what happens when Marxists don’t get their way

We'll have to wait patiently to see whether his killer reaches a courthouse alive. An unlikely outcome in America.
Unless the person they've killed is a Democrat senator
by Bryn Mawr
Sat Sep 06, 2025 3:39 pm
Forum: Healthcare
Topic: Poor being turned away from free cancer screenings
Replies: 11
Views: 6576

Re: Poor being turned away from free cancer screenings

The very best of luck for Thursday, I hope everything goes smoothly.

This is the NHS at its best, long may it continue
by Bryn Mawr
Wed Aug 13, 2025 4:56 am
Forum: Just For The Fun Of It
Topic: Funny and Fabulous Fortune Cookies
Replies: 9
Views: 9836

Re: Funny and Fabulous Fortune Cookies

SaraGilb_675 wrote: Wed Aug 13, 2025 4:30 am I once got one that read Opportunity knocks only once. I stared at it for a moment, then realized I’d already eaten it!
Welcome to the garden - have fun :-)
by Bryn Mawr
Wed Aug 13, 2025 4:54 am
Forum: Current Political Events
Topic: Off the grid
Replies: 9
Views: 1847

Re: Off the grid


Pretty good. Been in a new job since April last year as a Technical Analyst, working for Tucasi, a company that deals with Online Payments for Schools (SCOPay) - things like Dinners, Trips, Extended Day, Products, Lettings, etc. This also includes the Import of new Pupils & removal of old ones ...
by Bryn Mawr
Tue Aug 12, 2025 7:41 pm
Forum: Current Political Events
Topic: Off the grid
Replies: 9
Views: 1847

Re: Off the grid

FourPart wrote: Tue Aug 12, 2025 4:58 pm He's doing anything & everything to deflect from the Epstein Files.
Hi, how is life?
by Bryn Mawr
Fri Aug 08, 2025 2:56 am
Forum: News and Announcements
Topic: Heads up, ForumGarden is going down for a half hour, on the hour
Replies: 106
Views: 76162

Re: Heads up, ForumGarden is going down for a half hour, on the hour

spot wrote: Thu Aug 07, 2025 11:32 pm And it's half past seven, the sun's up and so is the site. So it could all be lots worse.
And a much faster response time, thank you :-)
by Bryn Mawr
Fri Jul 18, 2025 6:45 am
Forum: Science
Topic: Galactical model of subquark particles
Replies: 3
Views: 952

Re: Galactical model of subquark particles

Very heavy in supposition and devoid of evidence.

I would suggest it should be rewritten starting with observable data followed by a logical derivation of the conclusions given here.
by Bryn Mawr
Wed Jul 02, 2025 3:08 am
Forum: England
Topic: Delivery reputation, Evri (previously known as Hermes)
Replies: 4
Views: 3973

Re: Delivery reputation, Evri (previously known as Hermes)

I would say that Evri have a very solid reputation - a solid reputation for failure to deliver.

That the management believed that rebranding without an associated rewriting of the operational procedures and retraining of the staff would wipe away the reputation Hermes had built up speaks volumes ...
by Bryn Mawr
Thu Jun 19, 2025 5:48 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: This is what happens when Marxists don’t get their way
Replies: 17
Views: 2431

Re: This is what happens when Marxists don’t get their way




So far, the prosecution has made a point of only filing State charges. The Orange one cannot pardon State Charges. only Federal.


The idea they might possibly believe a pardon could need defending against is astonishing in its own right.

How have you been getting on with all this driving ...
by Bryn Mawr
Sun Jun 08, 2025 4:56 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hii Everyone I'm new here
Replies: 7
Views: 1795

Re: Hii Everyone I'm new here

lisamarcus wrote: Sun Jun 08, 2025 3:05 am Hii My name is Lisa and i'm new here im from India and im really excited to join this forum
Welcome, find a post that interests you and jump in :-)
by Bryn Mawr
Sat May 31, 2025 9:08 am
Forum: Conservation The Environment
Topic: Open Access
Replies: 1
Views: 3542

Re: Open Access

I thought Permissive Access very specifically did NOT give right to roam, I thought it was a way of allowing people temporary access whilst retaining the right to revoke that access at any time.

If the right to roam campaign contest this then they will find that, in future, no-one will give ...
by Bryn Mawr
Tue May 27, 2025 4:31 am
Forum: Gardening Forum
Topic: Garden furniture
Replies: 11
Views: 11942

Re: Garden furniture

Joseph Carter wrote: Tue May 27, 2025 3:03 am You're definitely in the right place, and it sounds like a lovely idea! Creating a comfy, welcoming spot in the garden will make those visits even more enjoyable.

Welcome to the forum - enjoy :-)
by Bryn Mawr
Wed May 14, 2025 12:40 pm
Forum: Current Political Events
Topic: We are witnessing slow constitutional collapse in the US
Replies: 6
Views: 1371

Re: We are witnessing slow constitutional collapse in the US

LarsMac wrote: Wed May 14, 2025 12:23 pm I think that all the MAGAts are already lining up for their free ride on his new plane.

OH! The Humanity.
Our Standards and Ethics Committee would be having a field day!
by Bryn Mawr
Wed May 14, 2025 10:38 am
Forum: Computers Internet
Topic: Linux GUI, for reference
Replies: 3
Views: 4211

Re: Linux GUI, for reference

Is that Firefox within Ubuntu?

Mine is very similar but is Firefox within Mint Cinnamon :-
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by Bryn Mawr
Mon May 12, 2025 12:29 pm
Forum: Problems, Solutions Feedback
Topic: Resurrection
Replies: 26
Views: 6467

Re: Resurrection

Saint_ wrote: Mon May 12, 2025 7:20 am
spot wrote: Fri May 09, 2025 1:48 pm I shall, mid-May, give a week's notice and then do a new migration.
How will you notify us of the new URL? Or is it an app?
Once migrated the new site will be moved to forumgarden.com
by Bryn Mawr
Wed May 07, 2025 4:37 am
Forum: Problems, Solutions Feedback
Topic: Resurrection
Replies: 26
Views: 6467

Re: Resurrection

Now cannot log in at all as I’m not receiving any emails - ho hum, I’m probably still in on the phone but wanted to try the iPad.

Talking about the iPad, it’s showing me this page :-

https://meta.discourse.org/t/dropping-ios-15-other-old-browsers-in-july-2025/358131

Poor thing’s not that old ...
by Bryn Mawr
Tue May 06, 2025 8:14 am
Forum: Problems, Solutions Feedback
Topic: Resurrection
Replies: 26
Views: 6467

Re: Resurrection


"more used to the modern layout"? I've not seen discourse before, I've no idea what there is other than the default theme.

When I'm back - 5pm or so - I'll try logging in an existing FG test account and discover how to login or to reset the password with an email confirmation and login. The only ...
by Bryn Mawr
Sun May 04, 2025 4:23 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Introduction – Happy to Join!
Replies: 3
Views: 986

Re: Introduction – Happy to Join!

spot wrote: Sun May 04, 2025 2:21 am Welcome to the site.

I shall beat my own trumpet. You speak of a skill I have demonstrated - furniture design. I built my own coffee table from scratch. I may also be a trend, I'm not sure. I look forward to the tips.
I also recall a kitchen from raw planks to completion back in the day.
by Bryn Mawr
Sun May 04, 2025 2:12 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Introduction – Happy to Join!
Replies: 3
Views: 986

Re: Introduction – Happy to Join!

Selinali wrote: Sat May 03, 2025 10:44 pm Hi everyone! I'm Selina. :D I'm excited to join this wonderful community and look forward to learning more about furniture design, trends, and tips. Glad to be here with you all!
Welcome to the garden, find a topic and dive in :-)
by Bryn Mawr
Sat May 03, 2025 12:40 pm
Forum: Problems, Solutions Feedback
Topic: Resurrection
Replies: 26
Views: 6467

Re: Resurrection



Damn, just penned a full response only to loose it to a connection glitch!

Very interesting post and most of it appears to make great sense.

Could we quantify how much work would be involved in moving to Discourse? It does suggest that there are conversion aids available. On the other hand, if ...
by Bryn Mawr
Sat May 03, 2025 9:40 am
Forum: Problems, Solutions Feedback
Topic: Resurrection
Replies: 26
Views: 6467

Re: Resurrection

Damn, just penned a full response only to loose it to a connection glitch!

Very interesting post and most of it appears to make great sense.

Could we quantify how much work would be involved in moving to Discourse? It does suggest that there are conversion aids available. On the other hand, if we ...
by Bryn Mawr
Wed Apr 30, 2025 4:37 pm
Forum: Problems, Solutions Feedback
Topic: Loss of service for several minutes
Replies: 16
Views: 6531

Re: Loss of service for several minutes

Still up around 9 seconds as at 23:35 UTC
by Bryn Mawr
Mon Apr 28, 2025 1:00 pm
Forum: Problems, Solutions Feedback
Topic: Loss of service for several minutes
Replies: 16
Views: 6531

Re: Loss of service for several minutes

And ignoring robots.txt which is bad form :-(
by Bryn Mawr
Thu Apr 24, 2025 8:20 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: CHINA
Replies: 62
Views: 9184

Re: CHINA


Those planes can be resprayed if they're already painted, and passed elsewhere to reduce the waiting list. But without the removal of export restrictions by America I can't see China continuing to buy Boeing. If any domestic market would improve from buying local it's Chinese aircraft ...
by Bryn Mawr
Thu Apr 24, 2025 6:31 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: CHINA
Replies: 62
Views: 9184

Re: CHINA

China certainly have the upper hand in this and are starting to hit America where it hurts, 50+ planes ordered from Boeing by Chinese Airlines who are now refusing to accept delivery plus a couple being returned to Boeing post delivery.
by Bryn Mawr
Mon Apr 21, 2025 1:54 pm
Forum: Current Political Events
Topic: The Pope has died
Replies: 18
Views: 9695

Re: The Pope has died


And another one bites the dust.

Pope Francis, first of that name, expired within hours of audiencing the Vice President of the United States: "JD Vance granted lightning audience with Pope Francis in Vatican" on Easter Sunday. What the conspiracists will make of that is anyone's guess. "Lightning ...
by Bryn Mawr
Mon Apr 21, 2025 1:46 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Ukraine and Russia
Replies: 105
Views: 33172

Re: Ukraine and Russia



Is it my memory that’s failing of do I recall Trump boasting that he would bring peace to Ukraine within days of taking power



The problem is he won't walk away at all. He wants bragging rights. Ideally he'd never be seen outside the Homeland again but that won't happen.

The interesting line ...
by Bryn Mawr
Fri Apr 18, 2025 5:28 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Ukraine and Russia
Replies: 105
Views: 33172

Re: Ukraine and Russia

Is it my memory that’s failing of do I recall Trump boasting that he would bring peace to Ukraine within days of taking power?

That happened in the middle of January, it’s now the middle of April and he’s walking away
by Bryn Mawr
Tue Apr 15, 2025 10:17 am
Forum: Health Care
Topic: UK Biobank
Replies: 1
Views: 787

Re: UK Biobank

The reason I consented to have my records made available through UK Biobank was to improve health outcomes worldwide. China is more than welcome to look and benefit.

No problem with any of that and the additional health scanning has to be a plus for anyone.

I’ve recently (18 months ago) joined ...
by Bryn Mawr
Sun Apr 13, 2025 2:52 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Unintelligibly illiterate BBC News article link text
Replies: 818
Views: 291365

Re: Unintelligibly illiterate BBC News article link text

spot wrote: Sat Apr 12, 2025 1:16 pm "Search for driver after woman hit on golf course"?

Uncalled for, really.
What you don’t say is that the van was being chased by two police cars
by Bryn Mawr
Sat Apr 12, 2025 12:52 pm
Forum: Current Political Events
Topic: Liberation Day
Replies: 33
Views: 5837

Re: Liberation Day



If it’s only just occurred to The Donald that almost all of the smartphones sold in the US are made in China then it is, indeed, outrageous - outrageous that he could ever be entrusted with running the US economy or allowed to sign a presidential order.


And yet he's still going on about Apple ...
by Bryn Mawr
Sat Apr 12, 2025 8:39 am
Forum: Current Political Events
Topic: Liberation Day
Replies: 33
Views: 5837

Re: Liberation Day


Donald Trump’s presidential administration is exempting smartphones and computers from the 125% levies imposed on imports from China as well as other reciprocal tariffs.

The announcement was made late on Friday in a US Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) notice that said the devices would be ...
by Bryn Mawr
Thu Apr 10, 2025 2:32 am
Forum: Current Political Events
Topic: Hong Kong
Replies: 2
Views: 637

Re: Hong Kong


Let's decide what we think about governance in Hong Kong, no doubt at the cost of invisibility to anyone in China.

The story so far - Britain took a forced lease on Hong Kong from pre-Communist China as part of its imperial phase.

150 years later, on the date established by treaty, Britain ...
by Bryn Mawr
Wed Apr 09, 2025 8:11 pm
Forum: Current Political Events
Topic: Taiwan
Replies: 3
Views: 795

Re: Taiwan


Given the way the present US administration is going, we need a thread on Taiwan/China reunification.

For one thing, I'm not sure why Taiwan would want to avoid it any longer. For another, Taiwan can quite likely come to a very effective deal with the mainland at the moment if it makes the effort ...

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