ExSurveyor

In 2007 Folkestone Kent suffered the effects of a 4.3 earthquake, relatively minor in comparison. Damage was mainly limited to cracked walls and toppled chimney structures but affected a large number of properties. The Turkish earthquake was approximately 2000 times stronger than Folkestone. Both were relatively shallow. If it had been 8.7, it would have been 15,500 times bigger. Were we to experience anything over about 7, we would suffer similar widespread damage and be in a similar situation as far as rescue and recovery are concerned. Thankfully we live in a more stable area and are in a position to offer emergency help to those who need it.

Apparently so, it is an indication only. From memory they should be serviced every year after the first five years.. The old ones were purchased in 2015 for the 2015 inspection and also passed for the 2019 inspection. The label says service every year but guaranteed for 10 years. In theory they should scrape through two 4 yearly inspections. For powder ones they should be turned upside down and banged with a rubber mallet once a year to stop the powder becoming compacted. I used to take the old ones to work for training the staff on fighting a fire and being confident in using an extinguisher.

Renewal again, seems like it was only done 2 years ago Will Kirby booked for Tuesday. Renewed fire extinguishers, how much !!! B and Q £30 cheaper than Screwfix for the same thing. Batteries changed in smoke detectors and CM detector. Fingers crossed for Tuesday although this will be his fourth visit so we shouldn't have any surprises. Fire stick installed on the tv although I could do with a longer hdmi lead to get the stick thing above the tv to get a better wifi signal. Next job is to take the loo out to replace the flush valve, nice. An added job is to insulate the blown air pipes after reading about the improvements others have achieved. I think I am going to use a couple of dismantled cylinder jackets and tape as access is a bit tricky. Might even find time to go for a run out in the Shetland if the sun shines.

And off they go again.

By talking in circles

Aweigh now matches the published times at Brundall and my tide clock.

Quite a big bang. Everyone is reported safe.

Yes, same here after christmas, I thought my tide clock was playing up.

Petty bickering is tedious enough in children. Please put an end to it before I do.

Just in case anyone missed my request on the unexploded bomb thread, "Please draw a line now and move back to the original subject, this will avoid the need to lock the thread for a cooling off period". Moving the discussion to another thread does not alter that request. We have had a number of opinions, please lets avoid it decending into an argument.

Perhaps it is time to reign in the whole discussion and remember the ToS and the fact this is a friendly place. I grew up in 60s and know that what was said and done then is not always acceptable now. Times change, often faster than we do as individuals and often not how we think they should. I have shared inappropriate jokes and comments to mates, but not on a public forum. Know your audience is a good start. In a world going through difficult times do we really need to add to it. Please draw a line now and move back to the original subject, this will avoid the need to lock the thread for a cooling off period.

When the EDP say it is going to be exploded they should say, a contolled explosion, but that wouldn't make good headlines. The bomb disposal guys do this type of work a lot and know how to deal with it. I have always lived within the blast wave range of the SS Montgomery, now that has the potential to cause a lot of damage. Not something most people give a second thought to but we have the same regular jokes aimed at Sheerness.

That is Norfolk time, Wednesday 7th February 1974 .

A place to avoid magnet fishing

A piece of history.

It disappeared after the last update as it was not supported. It was something Old Greg added a few years ago.

to the forum Colin.

Been there, done that. On more than one occasion.

to the forum.

"He who pays the piper calls the tune", Except they use our toll money to pay the piper.

That is my point, there are other places and organisations that are set up for campaigning. And that is acknowledged and appreciated, but it doesn't mean we have to change the established and unique atmosphere of the forum that those past members have helped to create, to transform into a campaign group. Horses for courses. There may be a reason that campaign groups concerned with the Broads amoungst other areas are thin on the ground and struggle to get support, people generally like to moan but won't go as far as to join any thing that would require more effort. It is sadly the way of the world today.

Individual members have every opportunity to register objections themselves, that would be more effective than one group speaking. If we were to speak out on behalf of vocal members, who would represent those that are accepting of increases. How many people have actually troubled themselves to write in. Many prefer to sit behind a keyboard and complain on forums and groups rather than register objections themselves. For clarity, we are not recognised as, or wish to be recognised as, a campaign group. If anyone wants to set up a forum that is dedicated to campaigning, it can be done but is a time consuming process. Trying to alter the direction of this forum, that has been built by hard work and countless hours by a number of individuals is not going to happen.

Surely you mean tread drift

Your menu Sir Taken from their fb page. ( It is a public group ) The prices don't seem to bad although it is a limited menu.

As you alluded to earlier, we are a discussion forum not a campaigning forum, so probably the wrong platform to organise action on.