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Ron Clarke : (20 May 2012 - 09:02 AM) OK Mick, but if the Rutland Water trip is a success maybe an autumn trip to Gib Point NNR?
todd8137 : (20 May 2012 - 09:01 AM) Sorry Kim I was watching t on line last night on YouTube
todd8137 : (20 May 2012 - 08:47 AM) Morning all
Doc : (20 May 2012 - 08:45 AM) @Ron no there's already two people of work on that day so I defintely won't be able to have the time off.
Astrotec Lim... : (20 May 2012 - 08:00 AM) Totally agree with you, that was a good match.
BAZ Senior : (20 May 2012 - 07:52 AM) Morning All. I don't do football, but I take my hat off to Chelsea and Roberto.
Astrotec Lim... : (20 May 2012 - 07:49 AM) Good morning all. :)
Ron Clarke : (19 May 2012 - 11:00 PM) @Mick, are you coming over to the Venus Transit site on 6/6/12?
Astrotec Lim... : (19 May 2012 - 10:29 PM) ok bed time busy day at work tomorrow, later peoples.
Doc : (19 May 2012 - 10:25 PM) @Ron you are so lucky, I want to be there.
Astrotec Lim... : (19 May 2012 - 10:22 PM) evening all, cloudy as hell down here  :angry:
Ron Clarke : (19 May 2012 - 10:02 PM) @Mick, been watching, SE Owls, Avocets,Little Gulls and a Garganey at Gib Point NNR, Red Backed Shrike there earlier!!
Brantuk : (19 May 2012 - 09:59 PM) Ta Ron - I thought he meant on TV lol :)
Ron Clarke : (19 May 2012 - 09:57 PM) @Kim, only £9.99 for the DVD set from Amazon!
Doc : (19 May 2012 - 09:55 PM) Brilliant match well done Chelsea, I hope Mateo gets the managers job now.
Brantuk : (19 May 2012 - 09:53 PM) What side Pat?
Ron Clarke : (19 May 2012 - 09:52 PM) home from gib point, 100% cloud, still good to meet Tbird and Oldfruit!! :)
todd8137 : (19 May 2012 - 09:42 PM) its episode ten of the carl sagan  series
Brantuk : (19 May 2012 - 09:37 PM) Went to penalty shootout - very exciting - well done Chelsea :)
Brantuk : (19 May 2012 - 08:40 PM) Hmmm.... interesting - extra time :)
todd8137 : (19 May 2012 - 07:25 PM) Cheers Graham
Astrotec Lim... : (19 May 2012 - 06:32 PM) right i'm off out to watch the match catch you later
Astrotec Lim... : (19 May 2012 - 06:27 PM) Hi Pat yes and replied but somehow managed to delete your PM :huh:  :o  :(
todd8137 : (19 May 2012 - 06:20 PM) Get my pm Graham
Brantuk : (19 May 2012 - 05:00 PM) Well I'm back again - not sure how long for though lol :)
Ron Clarke : (19 May 2012 - 04:11 PM) Not sure it's gonna be clear at Gib point?? The Vine Hotel might be busy though!!
todd8137 : (19 May 2012 - 04:00 PM) Evening all
todd8137 : (19 May 2012 - 01:05 PM) Thanks all for the info
todd8137 : (19 May 2012 - 01:00 PM) Graham A want one I can concrete in place plastic or metal
Kheldar : (19 May 2012 - 12:44 PM) Rob (red dwalf) just sourced some but I can't remember from where : might be worth a PM
Astrotec Lim... : (19 May 2012 - 12:44 PM) Another good way of doing it is to use spiral Air con ducting tube.
Astrotec Lim... : (19 May 2012 - 12:43 PM) If you are after plastic pipe to make a concrete pier then your best bet is building suppliers or a Civil engineering company.
Kheldar : (19 May 2012 - 12:43 PM) Couldn't concentrate on final uni paper so just finish my battery box (it's in the DIY section) :)
Astrotec Lim... : (19 May 2012 - 12:40 PM) What sort of Pipe Pat
todd8137 : (19 May 2012 - 12:22 PM) No e bay account
Ron Clarke : (19 May 2012 - 12:22 PM) Off to Lincoln now and Gib Point later...........
Ron Clarke : (19 May 2012 - 12:21 PM) Shop on Ebay, 8" TO 10" in 1-2 metre lengths!
todd8137 : (19 May 2012 - 12:14 PM) Where can I get some pipe to make a pier ?at least 8/10" wide ;)
todd8137 : (19 May 2012 - 12:13 PM) Wher can I get some p,attic pipe for. P
todd8137 : (19 May 2012 - 11:27 AM) My mate as the same prob Kim ,they sent him a new router,and he's still nt happy
Brantuk : (19 May 2012 - 11:11 AM) Hi all :) Still got probs with the connection dropping - been 2 days now!! Not happy Ntlworld/Virgin!!
todd8137 : (19 May 2012 - 10:39 AM) No probs
telesto : (19 May 2012 - 10:11 AM) Thanks Pat but im out tonight but ill give you a ring in the week mate sort sumat out
todd8137 : (19 May 2012 - 09:52 AM) Clive if you have nothing on tonight pop over for a hour
Perkil8r : (19 May 2012 - 09:49 AM) Morning Martyn, glad your research is going well, mine went ok although Dr Smirnoff did knock off early so didn't get the job finished.
todd8137 : (19 May 2012 - 09:49 AM) Good Baz ,how thick is that camping mat you have this thing I have is mor like a yoga t
telesto : (19 May 2012 - 09:49 AM) Hi pat how are you, this weather is really depressing havent had scope out for 6 weeks
BAZ Senior : (19 May 2012 - 09:47 AM) Hi Mate, how are you today? I have been informed Iam going shopping!
todd8137 : (19 May 2012 - 09:45 AM) Morning Baz
BAZ Senior : (19 May 2012 - 09:45 AM) Morning All, @ Steve, come close last night, found the use of "Owd Roger" too strong a fuel for this experiment, but beer goggles achieved.  B)

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