Clive
My elderly Father used to go all the way down to the library every week to read the magazines but this healthy routine is now lost. A bit like say changes to bus passes there is perhaps a 'hidden cost' to such 'savings' if it disincentivises the elderly from maintaining healthy routines and generally being more active.
For what it's worth, Cornwall's Truro county library has also recently had cut backs, e.g. the magazine selection.
@Margaret - The saying was that libraries are also the poor person's university - meant in a good way. Was on FGW and observed that a mum made much good use of a few small animal books and personal animation to keep her one year old amused and busy. What then seemd to trump this interactive personal process and totally transfix the baby was the 'kiddy app' on a mobile the father then gave her ...
New Civil Engineer 17.04.14, commentary by NR, '...there are still longer term issues and the South West and its economy remain vulnerable...We welcome the review looking into a long-term solution to the resilience of the railway network and look forward to more news on this in the autumn.' - fed up with being the ones to be paying compensation ?!
...and hurrah for a sane pace of life. The universal problem with car jams is all the 'other people' who use their cars far too much
@leatash - a good car journey within g.london is one that averages 10mph. just hoping my hst to devon behaves tomorrow and betters the 'car rush'.
With EAs you never quite know what their game is. I have a colleague who simply asked an agent for a valuation, as one of three prospective agents being considered for the sale of his elderly mother's house. The property was a highly 'Des.Res.' with refurbishment potential. Anyway, the agent turned up but complete with his 'negotiator' and a ready to sign contract!! Needless to say, the ...
@flo - no probs. whether axe robberies or the boys, it is increasingly hard to be surprised albeit nevertheless shocking particularly when in a holiday context. transparency, daylight, sensitive advice to young children and publicity on forums/newspapers are all vital tools in prevention. i remember being told as a boy never to get in a stranger's car, but not why or even that non-strangers are ...
Don't worry Djedwards, this isn't the first thread for it to happen. Still, got some very in depth answers there to go on ! Good luck with Easter Sunday and do let us know how it goes .
Rusty marks - if painted less than 5years ago then poor surface prep most likely.
