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    [Football] Spitting is dangerous...

    Reminds me of the 'Gob Pit' at Patcham Fawcet.. Twas in the lower playground, which had a 'Plant Room' down some external stairs to it.. Much football was played in this lower playground, but if the ball went down this pit, whoever last touched it, had to go and get it.. And thats when...
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    [Finance] Premium Bonds - prize pool increased again - you ever have any luck?

    Good month.. £300 on £35k. Wife got £125 on £50k..
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    Help needed: how much should a new combi-boiler cost?

    From is the important bit.. a low ball price always gets trade's foot in the door. BG and Octopus etc and being forced in to the market and picking up the easier jobs, and you'll likely continue on their energy tariffs too. Be interesting to see how thorough on the heat loss calcs they are...
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    [Technology] Solar Panel Installation Recommendations

    What..?! You are an intelligent reasoned and sensible poster, why would you say this.. elec direct heating is approx 34p a kw, ASHP is 300-400% efficient and brings it in line with gas costs per kw (12p?) - Yes there are 'thrown in' installs, but any install Co who are MCS acredited ( who get...
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    Help needed: how much should a new combi-boiler cost?

    My own advice - It's a pared down (cheap) version of a cheap boiler (the Logic) - If you can, go with a local installer than a multinational, and they will look after you much better. Typically, a Viessmann 050/100 is great price. or Vaillant EcoFit.. both will get you minimum 7 years parts and...
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    [Misc] Sherry’s - Today’s Argus

    @Guinness Boy - Some more from the archive.. I was utterly toasted at Big Black Cox at Orianas… those Use Ya Loaf nights were great fun.. could get away with murder.. I jumped through the parachute drapes banking off the DJ area, landed on floor right at the feet of CC who wasn’t on yet...
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    [Misc] Sherry’s - Today’s Argus

    Yes, seen to remember my e I’m yes, wasn’t that Wild Child who did those?
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    [Misc] Sherry’s - Today’s Argus

    Despite its lager boys feel most nights, Paradox did put on some corking nights..
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    [Misc] Scaffolding

    Oh thats a rarity .. it's always Robert Elms on BBC London, Radio 6 with Mary Ann Hobbs ('What an amazing Fusion of ballet and Rock..':rolleyes:) or Smooth Radio.. All the the while you are shuffling around in your brogues with worlds tiniest work bag.. so you dont have to carry a dustpan and...
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    [Finance] What is 'rich' in 2023?

    Not having read whole thread, but in a discussion with friends, where the line is drawn on working/middle class. I'm working class.. i ( and the wife) need to work to live (well) - Middle class arrives when one parent is not working by choice, and kids go to Private School.. In that...
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    [Misc] Scaffolding

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    [Finance] Premium Bonds - prize pool increased again - you ever have any luck?

    Usually win about £1200 per year on £50k investment, which was (still is?) more than regular interest with fairly quick/no charge for withdrawing elsewhere.
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    [Other Sport] Motorbikes

    Not your standard Monster either.. very nice.. lucky guy.. My nosey Missus just looked over shoulder and walked off muttering 'I'd better go wrap yours then..' :unsure: :ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO:
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    [Albion] Jason Steele for England?

    They have another 'Sensational' BHA article - https://www.teamtalk.com/liverpool/liverpool-man-city-to-engage-in-two-way-battle-for-brighton-sensation-as-klopp-eyes-double-seagulls-swoop soley based on Don Hutchinson 'liking' Pervis.. sake..!
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    [Travel] Car Share

    Hi, Cant find anything on the search function (why is it so annoying?) but i've inherited a car (Ford B-Max, very clean, low miles, ULEZ etc) that will have little but very welcome use, and would like to put to good/financial use instead of sitting on drive. I've used Turo to hire from someone...
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    [Technology] Gaming PCs

    When i asked same question a few years ago, was recommended to Novatech and although we went for a 'budget' gaming PC, now as 16.5 he's still happy with it's speed and gaming ability etc - https://www.novatech.co.uk/pc/gaming-pc/
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    [Misc] Asbestos survey and fire risk assessment.

    SAS Asbestos - ‭01892 723171‬ We use them up in London if ceilings, old flues, water tanks need taking out etc -They also do a postal service where you can send them a sample and will test it for much reduced price..!
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    [Albion] Vegetable Tagine and Rice in the East Stand

    I’ve had one in the North stand back in the championship.. pretty decent.. and I had no idea what it was before buying..!
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    [Albion] Tickertape! Flasks! Bottletops! Fantastic Barber interview in The Times

    When i use a 'ladder' it only unlocks the first page.. whats the right way to use this to see all of it..?
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    [Help] O/T Bathroom plumbing question

    Not at £40 per hour he doesn't - Minus tax, minus NI, Minus PLI, Minus Van, Van tax, Van Insurance, petrol to get there, accountants, book-keepers, tools etc.. What he actually got in his pocket from this job.. £60..? £30ph, with no pension/sick pay.. If they cop parking charges as well, they...

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