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Forum: General Chat Today, 03:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,538
Posted By Pino_Spetzberg
Is it just 'homeless' people you object to or...

Is it just 'homeless' people you object to or would you stop everyone from collecting money outside supermarkets or in towns ?

We have more of a nuisance caused by charity collectors chasing us in...
Forum: General Chat Yesterday, 09:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,851
Posted By Pino_Spetzberg
Tricky. Sometimes even though where you are...

Tricky.
Sometimes even though where you are isn't as good as it was it might still be better than where you might go.

A lot depends on the attitude of the owners and managers.
Sometimes they...
Forum: General Chat 14 Apr 24, 03:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,851
Posted By Pino_Spetzberg
Not advice obs. In my experience new owners...

Not advice obs.

In my experience new owners can be adept at 'managing' those on legacy terms out of the business.

Having been TUPE a couple of times the protection was fairly useless for those...
Forum: General Chat 14 Apr 24, 03:41 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,767
Posted By Pino_Spetzberg
Going against the grain but the political forum...

Going against the grain but the political forum was mostly peaceful, had a few well-informed contributors, as well as repeaters and ranters. :smile:
Forum: General Chat 8 Apr 24, 10:48 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,112
Posted By Pino_Spetzberg
Feel conflicted. In one sense I think it's...

Feel conflicted.
In one sense I think it's better to be optimistic and enjoy what you have for as long as you can.

Plenty of space, grandfather clocks, a piano, stuff all over the place.
On the...
Forum: General Chat 7 Apr 24, 10:59 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,832
Posted By Pino_Spetzberg
War (or being drafted/conscription). Jane...

War (or being drafted/conscription).

Jane Fonda was 32 when she was arrested protesting Vietnam.
Taylor Swift for argument sake is 34.

Muhammad Ali was 24 in February 1966 when he was first...
Forum: General Chat 7 Apr 24, 08:25 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,832
Posted By Pino_Spetzberg
Didn't really understand Muhammad Ali or Jane...

Didn't really understand Muhammad Ali or Jane Fonda at the time.
How could they not support the war in Vietnam ?

Is there anyone similar now ?

Famous sports stars or actors whatever.
Forum: General Chat 7 Apr 24, 08:13 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 9,148
Posted By Pino_Spetzberg
No advice to offer. From my own experience both...

No advice to offer.
From my own experience both at work and outside work sometimes we believe we have much more importance to other people than we actually do.
Sometimes we are actually more...
Forum: General Chat 6 Apr 24, 10:15 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 4,634
Posted By Pino_Spetzberg
Probably pick different ones on different days. ...

Probably pick different ones on different days.
A few spring to mind.
The Killers at Mandalay Bay in 2009.
Partly because failed to get tickets before we left UK.
Was sitting feeling disapointed...
Forum: General Chat 4 Apr 24, 10:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 689
Posted By Pino_Spetzberg
Have successfully claimed for a broken spring. ...

Have successfully claimed for a broken spring.
Sent the council an e-mail with pictures and details.
My claim was immediately passed on to the council's insurance company.
I received payment after...
Forum: General Chat 4 Apr 24, 09:49 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,379
Posted By Pino_Spetzberg
Nobody I know who has done anything similar has...

Nobody I know who has done anything similar has the same partner down the line.

In truth some were secretly looking for a way out anyway, it wasn't necessarily being apart that caused the split.
...
Forum: General Chat 3 Apr 24, 07:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 578
Posted By Pino_Spetzberg
Not really tbh. Only the vinyl version gives...

Not really tbh.
Only the vinyl version gives the authentic scratches, clicks, surface noise, limited dynamic range and frequency response associated with playing records.
Plus the lived experience...
Forum: General Chat 3 Apr 24, 03:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 578
Posted By Pino_Spetzberg
Obvious answer is to buy a second-hand turntable...

Obvious answer is to buy a second-hand turntable.

Might need a little phono pre-amplifier if whatever plugging into has no Phono input.
Be too quiet otherwise.

A new record deck for under £200...
Forum: General Chat 3 Apr 24, 02:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,759
Posted By Pino_Spetzberg
Yep. Once bought a brand new car which was...

Yep.
Once bought a brand new car which was damaged during wait for plate change.
Overnight break in at their premises.

Being completely in love I used to park outside the garage after work and...
Forum: General Chat 28 Mar 24, 03:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,069
Posted By Pino_Spetzberg
You might like this. ...

You might like this.


https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/mediapacks/this-town-cast-creatives-steven-knight
Forum: TV and Film 27 Mar 24, 06:25 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 7,053
Posted By Pino_Spetzberg
Indeed.

Indeed.
Forum: TV and Film 27 Mar 24, 06:08 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 7,053
Posted By Pino_Spetzberg
Had a look at who is the most successful former...

Had a look at who is the most successful former UK participant of The Apprentice.
Believe it is Ricky Martin, a winner turned £250k prize into his company worth more than £250m.

In the US it's...
Forum: General Chat 21 Mar 24, 11:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,437
Posted By Pino_Spetzberg
Never tell them you are thinking of leaving. ...

Never tell them you are thinking of leaving.

Tell them when you are leaving.
Forum: General Chat 18 Mar 24, 10:47 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,761
Posted By Pino_Spetzberg
Try SKY Chat ? I never ring them. SKY Chat is...

Try SKY Chat ?
I never ring them.
SKY Chat is free and you can take an image of the text.
Forum: General Chat 15 Mar 24, 04:05 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,664
Posted By Pino_Spetzberg
Done this for some years now. Always buy Volvos...

Done this for some years now.
Always buy Volvos (except for my wife's AUDI which we probably won't replace).
Part of the reason for us is the uncertainty of the order process, partly the robotic...
Forum: General Chat 9 Mar 24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,599
Posted By Pino_Spetzberg
Had a LIDL first, then a couple of Ninjas. Have...

Had a LIDL first, then a couple of Ninjas.
Have a SAGE now and it's great.

https://www.sageappliances.com/uk/en/products/ovens/bov860.html

There are loads of Youtube reviews for Ninjas,...
Forum: General Chat 8 Mar 24, 11:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,823
Posted By Pino_Spetzberg
Well done ! :)

Well done ! :)
Forum: General Chat 7 Mar 24, 04:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,244
Posted By Pino_Spetzberg
Often the images are of items presented as food...

Often the images are of items presented as food made of non-food.
Once you have the knack of making the food look as required the photography element is secondary. Even bokeh is a click on a mobile...
Forum: General Chat 5 Mar 24, 11:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,823
Posted By Pino_Spetzberg
Would definitely pop down to reception and ask. ...

Would definitely pop down to reception and ask.
Assuming there is a reception with someone there.

Had this before when free stuff was only when booked directly with hotel.
Maybe it's that.
...
Forum: Sport 4 Mar 24, 09:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 892
Posted By Pino_Spetzberg
Maybe someone can have a word. :D

Maybe someone can have a word. :D
Forum: General Chat 4 Mar 24, 09:53 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,335
Posted By Pino_Spetzberg
Bless you for being so loving. :inlove:

Bless you for being so loving. :inlove:
Forum: Sport 28 Feb 24, 10:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 892
Posted By Pino_Spetzberg
In a sense I would like to skip 24 and go...

In a sense I would like to skip 24 and go straight to 25.
Lewis in a Ferrari is interesting for good or bad.
Then Sainz in a Red Bull.
Max in a Mercedes ?

Then I realise this year has it's own...
Forum: TV and Film 28 Feb 24, 01:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,166
Posted By Pino_Spetzberg
Finally found time to watch this. Really...

Finally found time to watch this.
Really enjoyed it despite not being a great fan of Gary Oldman.
He's brilliant in this and so is everyone else.
Best thing we've watched for ages. :smile:
Forum: General Chat 25 Feb 24, 01:41 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,548
Posted By Pino_Spetzberg
Our neighbour has a Range Rover insured through...

Our neighbour has a Range Rover insured through AA.

Cheapest premium by far from Ageus. Cheaper through AA than directly through Ageus.
Think you must be over 50 but not necessarily an AA member...
Forum: General Chat 22 Feb 24, 01:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 614
Posted By Pino_Spetzberg
At least you don't spit at them I suppose. :D

At least you don't spit at them I suppose. :D
Forum: General Chat 22 Feb 24, 12:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 614
Posted By Pino_Spetzberg
This advert is really bad. Currys bosses are...

This advert is really bad.
Currys bosses are laughing at their own staff.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kp_M5yRURTI
Forum: General Chat 21 Feb 24, 11:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 957
Posted By Pino_Spetzberg
Make sure you prepare for the usual questions...

Make sure you prepare for the usual questions about why you are interested in a promotion now.
From what you posted it looks like this is your first attempt ?
Panel interviews can be really...
Forum: General Chat 21 Feb 24, 03:40 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,752
Posted By Pino_Spetzberg
Lovely. :smile:

Lovely. :smile:
Forum: General Chat 19 Feb 24, 02:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,505
Posted By Pino_Spetzberg
Start a business ? :smile:

Start a business ? :smile:
Forum: TV and Film 16 Feb 24, 11:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 604
Posted By Pino_Spetzberg
Enjoyed Snowfall. Well worth watching if...

Enjoyed Snowfall.
Well worth watching if haven't. :smile:
Forum: General Chat 9 Feb 24, 07:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,595
Posted By Pino_Spetzberg
You bought six cars from this garage ? Is there...

You bought six cars from this garage ?
Is there anyone you dealt with before or are the staff new ?

At the end of the day only you can decide whether to go ahead. From what you posted maybe you...
Forum: General Chat 8 Feb 24, 07:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,262
Posted By Pino_Spetzberg
Nice tribute closing montage from Kasie Hunt on...

Nice tribute closing montage from Kasie Hunt on CNN State Of The Race.
Forum: General Chat 8 Feb 24, 04:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,090
Posted By Pino_Spetzberg
No advice just wanted to say hope everything...

No advice just wanted to say hope everything works out well. :smile:
Forum: General Chat 5 Feb 24, 11:32 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,922
Posted By Pino_Spetzberg
Think you have. The AF-451 with the heat probe...

Think you have.
The AF-451 with the heat probe will reduce the initial learning to not superheat the outside with a raw core. I'm exaggerating but getting this right is a key to not overdrying...
Forum: General Chat 5 Feb 24, 11:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,922
Posted By Pino_Spetzberg
Varying cooking times helps but doesn't really...

Varying cooking times helps but doesn't really change the way the food is heated.


I'm fine with it mostly but not everyone agrees.

I'm a bit of a food gadget hobbyist rather than a chef. :D...
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