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Another option would be to say that if they come up with a percentage of the money you will make up the difference. This means you are not actually saying no, but you are enpowering them to take some responsibility.

Hopefully mine will be here tomorrow.

When I went to CAT a few years back I did think some of the displays were a bit dated and in need of attention. However, overall I did enjoy my visit and the restaurant on site was excellent. The problem being is the technology on display is no longer alternative!! We seem to have wind turbines and ...

Just started reading Wildwood by Roger Deaken. So far so good.

Even if we invest in nuclear, there is only a finite amount of uranium. Some say only 50 years worth and it will take 10 years to build and commission new power stations. So hardly worth bothering with. Also with the increase in electric cars etc we will need lots more capacity. From what I can see ...

Extending the life of things. So repairing and re using items which I find is really satisfying.

At 54 I'm still trying to figure out what I want to do when I grow up. Unfortunately my back is showing its age, with other bits that are aching in sympathy. My mind still thinks I'm a big kid and there is still a lot of fun still to be had, if I have any say in the matter.

Hi from over the county line in Wiltshire

Just as a thought, could you use a kelly kettle on a gas hobb? Surely a larger surface area would be heated allowing the water to boil quicker. Right I'm off to find out. Might try the same amount of water in an electric kettle, ordinary hob kettle and a kelly kettle and see what results I get. Will...

I woke up this morning, result.

Yes but the paper copy won't be here until next week. The suspense is killing me.

Some motorcyclists are ok, trouble is you don't notice those using the road quietly and safely. I think the brain size of motorcycleists is related to there panier size, the larger the side bags the bigger the brain. No paniers = someone who wants to do 80 in a 30, rev the engine at 6 in the mornin...

It really bugs me, even as a pedastrian when we are out for a walk along lanes, I insist we all walk single file facing on coming traffic when cars approach. People who ride Bikes and Motorbikes are preprogramed I think to believe they are superior. But people who rise horses are considerate, and p...

How about the following:

A perpetual motion machine.
An effective slug defense system.
An effective device to prevent cold callers, spam and other things I hadn't requested.

Just the job for growing spring onions or possibly jumping beans.