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JonH comes home · JonH comes home

I jokingly made reference to Luke Johnson and Patisserie Valerie elsewhere, his name sake of course was chairman , I believe. Its a few years since they collapsed with a massive hole in their accounts, does anyone know where that investigation got to and what happened?

Vandenburg · Vandenburg

With all of this talk of the labour red wall falling down, in 2019 general election, and the Hartlepool by-election win for the Tories was the latest example of this. Are we really surprised. Populist leaders, like Trump, Le Pen and also Boris, appeal to the lowest common denominator, as they are tak...

JonH comes home · JonH comes home

for those of you interested, the BAFTAs continue tonight. Leslie Odom jr sang a song from his film last night and tonight he is singing again, this time a duet with Corinne Bailey Rae. Corinne is fab, I am big fan, and she is a lovely person! She happens to be married to my next door neighbour or more precis...

Bob in Spain · Bob in Spain

As I alluded to in one of the threads, I have had a problem with a gas installation company here, so I thought I would amuse you all with my little "tale of woe". It started about 2 years ago. Natural gas is a new phenomenon in many places in Spain with most people using bottled gas. But the pipes were being b...

JonH comes home · JonH comes home

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-asia-55909408 capturing on video more than you planned!

rsalmonuk · rsalmonuk

Hello hello I'm a newbie - hope all is good with you. I'm a full time tennis coach in a village near Derby - I can't work during lockdown so have really focused in on podcasting to keep positive! Last week I spoke to a remarkable man called Sam Jalloh. Sam grew up in Sierra Leone during the Civil War - he went t...

Bob in Spain · Bob in Spain

Or in this case, "Yes Shadow Minister". Just wanted to recognise on this board that one of our regular members - Topemp - has been appointed Shadow Minister for Apprenticeships and Lifelong Learning as part Kier Starmers new Labour opposition team. Congratulations Toby. Thoroughly deserved.

Bob in Spain · Bob in Spain

Truly sad to report that the best James Bond that ever was, has passed away today at the age of 90. RIP Sir Sean Connery.

Jaggy1876 · Jaggy1876

After the disgraceful behaviour of the Tories this week in Westminster and the bufoonery of Mundell and others in Scotland, it appears indyref2 will be coming sooner rather than later. Coupled with the disaster of broken promises and the Brexit carry on where over 60% of Scots voted to remain, and th...

brendan · brendan

the unread updates aren't being shown in bold any more - is this happening with everyone or just me?

Bob in Spain · Bob in Spain

https://twitter.com/KateEMcCann/status/1309512058535280641

JonH comes home · JonH comes home

This is partly a little bit of personal bragging but also a genuine question. Before lockdown, around xmas, I invested in a running machine at home. Did it on and off, but first week of lockdown I found myself boozing too much so decided to really make an effort. In 5 foot 8 or 9, 173cm ish, and weighed...

Bob in Spain · Bob in Spain

What tragic news this evening that basketball legend Kobe Bryant has been killed in a helicopter crash. He was an inspiration to so many people both within the world of basketball an beyond. He was just 41 years old and leaves a wife and 4 children. Let's not forget too that sadly 4 other people were...

Status Quo · Status Quo

Another little distraction for anyone in need of one, feel free to contribute. The game is adapted from John Finnemore's original in the Zurich episode of his Radio Comedy, 'Cabin Pressure'. It's called: People who should have been arch-enemies Hopefully the few examples from the show will make it...

JonH comes home · JonH comes home

This may seem a strange question. My wife and daughter both have iphones and my wife has an iPad. They recently took the oos upgrade that was forced on them by Apple to 13.5.1 Since then , the past few days, none of these devices will work properly using wifi, specifically on the internet. Links wont cl...

Bob in Spain · Bob in Spain

The corona virus has changed so many things in this world and in my opinion will continue to do so for months, if not years. This government has decided that to protect people and the way our society functions, it is necessary to increase borrowing to unprecedented levels with figures of 250 billion be...

Status Quo · Status Quo

Hello, Whilst we have no tennis, and plenty to be concerned about, I am going to post a bad joke every day. Worst case scenario, you will have something else other than the current ubiquitous suspects, at which to channel your anger and frustrations. Best case scenario, perhaps at least one other pers...

Sheddie · Sheddie

What book[s] are you currently reading ? What are they about and how would you rate them ?

Miriambee · Miriambee

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/miriamsmeanbeanchallenge860

paulisi · paulisi

Anyone had any fun trying to put any claims in with airlines? Our outbound departure was cancelled by easyJet 24hrs in advance of Storm Dennis. We couldn't get on an alternative flight and couldn't get through to easy jet as they cancelled hundreds of flights and their call centre was inundated. Luck...

JonH comes home · JonH comes home

I wanted to say how terribly sad this news was today. Whatever happened between her and her boyfriend, for it to end in her death is a terrible and unjust tragedy. The court system is merciless and pursues people and many would agree that is right. As someone who has been through it, I know how she reac...

JonH comes home · JonH comes home

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-45821932

indiana · indiana

Just out of interest now that we have all cast or not cast our votes. The more interesting and relevant re us as a group, the more that respond - anonymously of course unless you choose to say.

Vandenburg · Vandenburg

About time we had a poll!

Bob in Spain · Bob in Spain

https://twitter.com/BBCBreakfast/status/1201441741418717185

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Patisserie Valerie (Preview) I jokingly made reference to Luke Johnson and Patisserie Valerie elsewhere, his name sake of course was chairman , I believe. Its a few years since they collapsed with a massive hole in their accounts, does anyone know where that investigation got to and what happened?	JonH comes home	3	1507	Sep 27, 2021 by Coup Droit
	The redrawing of UK political map (Preview) With all of this talk of the labour red wall falling down, in 2019 general election, and the Hartlepool by-election win for the Tories was the latest example of this. Are we really surprised. Populist leaders, like Trump, Le Pen and also Boris, appeal to the lowest common denominator, as they are tak...	Vandenburg	3	1335	May 14, 2021 by paulisi
	BAFTAs (Preview) for those of you interested, the BAFTAs continue tonight. Leslie Odom jr sang a song from his film last night and tonight he is singing again, this time a duet with Corinne Bailey Rae. Corinne is fab, I am big fan, and she is a lovely person! She happens to be married to my next door neighbour or more precis...	JonH comes home	0	1425	Apr 11, 2021 by JonH comes home
	Gas Installation (Preview) As I alluded to in one of the threads, I have had a problem with a gas installation company here, so I thought I would amuse you all with my little "tale of woe". It started about 2 years ago. Natural gas is a new phenomenon in many places in Spain with most people using bottled gas. But the pipes were being b...	Bob in Spain	12	1491	Mar 9, 2021 by Coup Droit
	Myanmar coup (Preview) https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-asia-55909408 capturing on video more than you planned!	JonH comes home	0	962	Feb 2, 2021 by JonH comes home
	How tennis saved Sam Jalloh's life... (Preview) Hello hello I'm a newbie - hope all is good with you. I'm a full time tennis coach in a village near Derby - I can't work during lockdown so have really focused in on podcasting to keep positive! Last week I spoke to a remarkable man called Sam Jalloh. Sam grew up in Sierra Leone during the Civil War - he went t...	rsalmonuk	0	1214	Jan 17, 2021 by rsalmonuk
	Yes Minister (Preview) Or in this case, "Yes Shadow Minister". Just wanted to recognise on this board that one of our regular members - Topemp - has been appointed Shadow Minister for Apprenticeships and Lifelong Learning as part Kier Starmers new Labour opposition team. Congratulations Toby. Thoroughly deserved.	Bob in Spain	12	2156	Dec 29, 2020 by Coup Droit
	Sean Connery (Preview) Truly sad to report that the best James Bond that ever was, has passed away today at the age of 90. RIP Sir Sean Connery.	Bob in Spain	1	1315	Nov 1, 2020 by Oakland2002
	Indyref2 inevitable (Preview) After the disgraceful behaviour of the Tories this week in Westminster and the bufoonery of Mundell and others in Scotland, it appears indyref2 will be coming sooner rather than later. Coupled with the disaster of broken promises and the Brexit carry on where over 60% of Scots voted to remain, and th...	Jaggy1876	12	2313	Oct 14, 2020 by indiana
	technical issue ( 1 2 3 4 ) (Preview) the unread updates aren't being shown in bold any more - is this happening with everyone or just me?	brendan	48	11099	Sep 29, 2020 by Bob in Spain
	Good Deed Backfires (Preview) https://twitter.com/KateEMcCann/status/1309512058535280641	Bob in Spain	4	1301	Sep 26, 2020 by Bob in Spain
	How have you coped with lockdown? ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) This is partly a little bit of personal bragging but also a genuine question. Before lockdown, around xmas, I invested in a running machine at home. Did it on and off, but first week of lockdown I found myself boozing too much so decided to really make an effort. In 5 foot 8 or 9, 173cm ish, and weighed...	JonH comes home	35	3692	Sep 5, 2020 by paulisi
	Kobe Bryant (Preview) What tragic news this evening that basketball legend Kobe Bryant has been killed in a helicopter crash. He was an inspiration to so many people both within the world of basketball an beyond. He was just 41 years old and leaves a wife and 4 children. Let's not forget too that sadly 4 other people were...	Bob in Spain	6	1743	Aug 27, 2020 by Bob in Spain
	Anyone up for a gently, meandering word game? ( 1 2 3 4 5 … 15 ) (Preview) Another little distraction for anyone in need of one, feel free to contribute. The game is adapted from John Finnemore's original in the Zurich episode of his Radio Comedy, 'Cabin Pressure'. It's called: People who should have been arch-enemies Hopefully the few examples from the show will make it...	Status Quo	217	10892	Aug 6, 2020 by JonH comes home
	IoS 13.5.1 - wifi issues (Preview) This may seem a strange question. My wife and daughter both have iphones and my wife has an iPad. They recently took the oos upgrade that was forced on them by Apple to 13.5.1 Since then , the past few days, none of these devices will work properly using wifi, specifically on the internet. Links wont cl...	JonH comes home	9	819	Jul 6, 2020 by Julia Carrot
	Government Spending (Preview) The corona virus has changed so many things in this world and in my opinion will continue to do so for months, if not years. This government has decided that to protect people and the way our society functions, it is necessary to increase borrowing to unprecedented levels with figures of 250 billion be...	Bob in Spain	1	922	Apr 24, 2020 by Oakland2002
	Bad 'Dad Joke' type jokes - content warning: Puns ( 1 2 3 4 5 ) (Preview) Hello, Whilst we have no tennis, and plenty to be concerned about, I am going to post a bad joke every day. Worst case scenario, you will have something else other than the current ubiquitous suspects, at which to channel your anger and frustrations. Best case scenario, perhaps at least one other pers...	Status Quo	66	5917	Apr 23, 2020 by DF
	What book are you currently reading ? ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) What book[s] are you currently reading ? What are they about and how would you rate them ?	Sheddie	38	5454	Apr 10, 2020 by Tennpar
	tear Fund Mean bean challenge - request for sponsorhip (ie optional reading!) ( 1 2 ) (Preview) https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/miriamsmeanbeanchallenge860	Miriambee	15	1898	Apr 7, 2020 by Bob in Spain
	Holiday chaos (Preview) Anyone had any fun trying to put any claims in with airlines? Our outbound departure was cancelled by easyJet 24hrs in advance of Storm Dennis. We couldn't get on an alternative flight and couldn't get through to easy jet as they cancelled hundreds of flights and their call centre was inundated. Luck...	paulisi	14	1390	Mar 6, 2020 by Bob in Spain
	Caroline Flack (Preview) I wanted to say how terribly sad this news was today. Whatever happened between her and her boyfriend, for it to end in her death is a terrible and unjust tragedy. The court system is merciless and pursues people and many would agree that is right. As someone who has been through it, I know how she reac...	JonH comes home	1	1234	Feb 16, 2020 by Coup Droit
	Well worth reading (Preview) https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-45821932	JonH comes home	1	1469	Jan 1, 2020 by DF
	General Election - who did you vote for ? (Preview) Just out of interest now that we have all cast or not cast our votes. The more interesting and relevant re us as a group, the more that respond - anonymously of course unless you choose to say.	indiana	14	1610	Dec 23, 2019 by Jajon
	How will you vote in 2019 General Election? ( 1 2 3 4 5 … 6 ) (Preview) About time we had a poll!	Vandenburg	89	6570	Dec 14, 2019 by Status Quo
	Bravery Beyond Belief (Preview) https://twitter.com/BBCBreakfast/status/1201441741418717185	Bob in Spain	3	1221	Dec 3, 2019 by Shhh
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