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The Pub / Re: Super-Twat

« Last post by citoyen on Today at 12:30:01 pm »

Sunak.

With all of the problems facing the country and the conservative party he declares war on "sick note culture"...

I was similarly outraged when I heard this on the radio this morning. The only positive is that he's probably alienating a large number of potential tory voters with this crap. But then I guess he knows he's on his way out so doesn't care any more.

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The Pub / Re: Super-Twat

« Last post by Polar Bear on Today at 12:13:58 pm »

Sunak.

With all of the problems facing the country and the conservative party he declares war on "sick note culture" and declared living on benefits as a lifestyle choice.  I don't give a shit about tories gaslighting about "benefit lifestyle" because it's just more of their insidious divide and rule behaviour, but, I do care when he declares that some unidentified experts will be appointed if the tories win the next election to decide if you deserve a sick note or not.

Hmmm, this stinks of Crapita and disability benefits assessments ...

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Online quizzes / Re: Squaredle

« Last post by Wowbagger on Today at 12:07:25 pm »

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OT Gallery / Re: Interesting or unusual planes?

« Last post by Jaded on Today at 11:40:03 am »

There used to be a lot more low level activity than there is now. I don't think they have enough planes.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/operational-low-flying-training-timetable

This is somewhat useful...

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Rides and Touring / Re: Harrogate ride <60km?

« Last post by andyoxon on Today at 11:25:16 am »

Thx yorkie/deano     Also notice, heading west from Ripley is Hollybank lane, wondering what it's like...

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OT Gallery / Re: Interesting or unusual planes?

« Last post by mrcharly-YHT on Today at 11:23:05 am »

RAF Airbus 400M just flew down the loch at only 175ft altitude.

Erm, that's lower than many of the surrounding hills.

Took off from Elgin, been flying close to ground through Skye, through the loch valleys of Harris and Lewis ('through' not over). Then Buzzed stornoway airport.

Now doing a pass over the middle of Lewis, still sticking to no more than 150ft off the deck.

Low level flight training?

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Audax / Re: London Sightseer

« Last post by Wycombewheeler on Today at 11:15:56 am »

I think it used to be the case that bikes weren't allowed on the cable car at weekends as it was too busy.

But it appears that now their current practice on the cable car is not to put strangers in the same cabin anyway, so bikes are allowed at weekends but there will be a long queue. Unfortunately new tall buildings have gone up to the west of the crossing and the views of London are not as good as they were.

Probably the foot tunnel is still best at weekends.

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Rides and Touring / Re: Harrogate ride &lt;60km?

« Last post by yorkie on Today at 11:06:30 am »

...be careful if you do head towards York though, the road past the railway station is closed for the full weekend (this weekend and next!) for the preparation work for the demolition of Queen Street bridge. The city centre will be absolutely manic - more so than usual!
(That's absolutely closed closed, not even pedestrians can get through!)

Doylys is a good call, though.

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The Pub / Re: Tune Association

« Last post by Gaston Lagaffe on Today at 10:55:50 am »

Lilac Wine - Elkie Brooks

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Rides and Touring / Re: Harrogate ride <60km?

« Last post by Deano on Today at 10:53:35 am »

Up and down Nidderdale would be a canny ride, you can probably reach the hills around Pateley, or head towards York if you prefer something flatter.

Wetherby's a pretty good stop with its famous chippy, or there's a decent wee cafe at Bolton Percy if that's not too far.

And don't forget to call in Spa Cycles!