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Nope.Originally posted by zeitghost View PostNo blancmange?
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What a great Idea, lets have a reaction. The Council could possibly provide a huge marque on the field, we could all bring tables and chairs, a band and lots of cakes and jellies.
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Like I said. Waaay too much time on their hands this lot.Comment
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Indeed, although they are now called the Parthenon Marbles.Originally posted by BrilloPad View PostHave you seen the Rosetta stones? Elgin marbles?
I am ashamed to admit that I was well into my adult years before I twigged that they were statues, friezes etc, and not round things that you rolled. I did wonder what the fuss was about!
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Coming next year: "They're putting the Council Tax up! It's a disgrace, what are they wasting the money on?"Originally posted by Pondlife View PostNope.
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What a great Idea, lets have a reaction. The Council could possibly provide a huge marque on the field, we could all bring tables and chairs, a band and lots of cakes and jellies.
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Like I said. Waaay too much time on their hands this lot.
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Indeed.Originally posted by NickFitz View PostComing next year: "They're putting the Council Tax up! It's a disgrace, what are they wasting the money on?"
Half the street lights have to be switched off between midnight and 6am to save cash.
Chucking a couple of pallets in a heap and setting them on fire is a darn sight cheaper than what they're expecting next.Comment
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Burn the marquee. They'll soon get an idea of relative valuesOriginally posted by Pondlife View PostIndeed.
Half the street lights have to be switched off between midnight and 6am to save cash.
Chucking a couple of pallets in a heap and setting them on fire is a darn sight cheaper than what they're expecting next.
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The wheel continue to grind for the new gig. Tentative start date is now the 11th May. Which is at least an actual date.
"Being nice costs nothing and sometimes gets you extra bacon" - Pondlife.Comment
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Well the PICKit 3 programming board appears to do something useful, which is nice, having drilled all those holes.
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Originally posted by mudskipper View PostIndeed, although they are now called the Parthenon Marbles.
I am ashamed to admit that I was well into my adult years before I twigged that they were statues, friezes etc, and not round things that you rolled. I did wonder what the fuss was about!

That Elgin, he was a marbles playing wizard.Comment
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