test please delete

[NickFitz]

Does this one feature?



9 Russian Adventurers Mysteriously Froze to Death. A New Theory Explains Why | WIRED

It doesn't. I thought I might have posted something in the past about the Dyatlov Pass incident, but apparently not

I'll now have to decide whether to replace something with that or save it for next week

[SimonMac]

Three hour check and looking good, but too much cider in the pot so will have to reduce down when I make the sauce later.

Back to the Lego!

Crusty loaf, pulled pork, coleslaw and corn on the cob

It was a very fine meal

[ladymuck]

Watching BBC iPlayer - Black Narcissus. Not sure yet what I'm making of it.

[NickFitz]

Watching BBC iPlayer - Black Narcissus. Not sure yet what I'm making of it.

I keep meaning to watch Powell & Pressburger's 1947 film some time; I caught a bit of it many years ago, but I've never seen the whole thing.

[NickFitz]

Tea has been Southern not-fried chicken with chips and lashings of ketchup

The not-really-snow has arrived, but in such minimal quantity that it barely registers other than making the road look a bit damp.

[NickFitz]

Not a lot of viewing tonight; just some of those battulip South African security guards whilst dining.

Looking damper out there now, but still nothing that could be characterised as snow

Goodnight all

[SueEllen]

Morning

Dark and cold.

Today's high is 7 degrees but the weather app only goes up to 6.

Heard the binmen come. No snowman's heads to kick off...

[BrilloPad]

Is it morning yet?

[ladymuck]

Pinch, punch the first of the month!

Dry but overcast and dull out. Currently 3 degrees, will get up to 5 later. Looks like it will remain cloudy all day with rain due overnight. Barometer down to 994 mBar.

Had a rubbish night's sleep, very tired and grumpy today. Probably best I avoid general.

Today's Kantar diary fact is:
'The Times' first crossword puzzle is published 1930

[BrilloPad]

Had a rubbish night's sleep, very tired and grumpy today. Probably best I avoid general.

How is that working out?
https://www.contractoruk.com/forums/...ml#post2856661

If you let that prize idiot upset you - stay clear. Until Monday Links.

I was woken up by MrsBP throwing pussy at me. Which I then pushed off the bed as it was only a cat.

I hate cats. Nearly as much as I hate children.