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The greatest driver ever.

Thanks for the clarification. I only raised it because I’d recently read an essay on the subject which suggested the complete opposite, that scouting enrolled many ex gang members. Here’s the specific bit I’m on about: “Programs targeting gangs were unexpectedly successful, and in many cities...

Hmm. Did these gangs start up around the time of WW1? “Hamilton Bradley of New York is the earliest known Black Eagle Scout in BSA history. His Eagle Scout court of honor was held on Dec. 19, 1919, according to newspaper records from the time. By 1926, there were 248 all-black troops, with...

Our blackberries are usually ripe during the last week of July/first week of august down here on the Dorset coast. This year they weren’t much earlier to be honest. Bumper crop but small berries.

Down here we’ve had just one afternoon of proper rain since June. Where do you live that has had ‘mostly rain in August’?

Not all rivers have navigation rights, he may well rent or own them on that stretch in which case he would have every right to object. Post lockdown this has become a massive issue on loads of rivers where there are no navigation rights but some of the public believe they can do what they want...

I thought it was a dreadful game.

It generally is a bit of a shock, I agree.

:D That is right up there with any one liner from the Fringe.

It’s a small point but Harry became their manager the year after they changed their name to AFC Bournemouth. :)

I’m pretty sure you’re right. I’m pretty sure you’re right. You’re right.

Apologies for the source but.. https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/20220620143368/dick-strawbridge-rare-photos-eldest-son-fathers-day/

That’s just the editing, trust me.

https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2021/oct/23/protests-humour-and-blood-money-the-new-normal-for-newcastle-fans I’m genuinely shocked that this kind of protest has just evaporated rather than gained any form of traction. Considering the ongoing level of outrage seen on most fans...

Can I add another vote to the utter stupidity of the countrywide release of mink into our ecology by well meaning activists. ****ing idiots.

I’m quite happy to dilute juices various with alcohol, again various.:)

Local interesting fact is that Storrington was listed as ‘Estorchestone’ in the Domesday Book, meaning ‘homestead of the stork’.

Odd that, seeing as Busby was appointed manager in 1945, a full 13 years before Edwards became a director at the club.

Gutless? :D

Why would you want to have a whip round for a multi millionaire, who clearly isn’t left a bit short by donating 10% of his salary to charity? Weird.