HC. . .CAGgers would be more than welcome at my venue. . . (Not that I am encouraging any kind of "trade" of course!)

Dr Zhivago

Hi Dave I agree with your comments regarding smoking:) I happen to be a licensee who has gone through the new licensing system (so what I hear you say:rolleyes: ) in the run up to the 2003 Licensing Act being implemented, there was a lot of publicity regarding 24hr drinking, binging, etc. What the media conveniently forgot to mention was the real meaty stuff behind the legislation. . .in particular holding the "Premises Licence Holder" responsible PERSONALLY responsible for a long list of "prescribed offences" (and I do mean long!) with penalty fines ranging from £1,000.00 up to £20,000.00 AND OR 6 months PRISON / revocation of premises licence / closure, etc & more. The publican has been put in a very difficult situation. . .and in my mind the main thrust of the legislation was to make publicans "tow the line" in regards to matters such as no smoking (Although I do accept the licensed industry needs to clean it's act up in terms of rogue operators and "Professionalise" itself). Also, another meeting place where jo public is able to air their views has started to be eroded even further! Probably worse is the fact that the 2003 legislation is enforced by local councils. . . Regarding 24hr drinking, back in 2005 up to October same year, approximately 700 24hr licenses were in the process of being applied for. . .of which approximately 675 are/were for SUPERMARKETS! Sorry for ranting. . .makes me really mad!

Even though the "offer" has expired, be worth keeping an eye on this until it expires:)

Yep, it really is time to stop sitting on our hands and have a go at making our voices heard.Of course they (the government) are unlikely to listen. . .but, you don't ask you don't get! We could of course strike back at the "big boys" by setting up our own buying group? It wouldn't have to be limited to anything in particular. . .legal services, insurance, etc. I have seen mention of a credit union as well. . .anybody know if there has been any progress?

SKY. . .what an absolute r*p *ff Next time try looking for a webcast or if your sat dish picks up CCTV9 (Chinese - Free to air in China!). I would recommend googling for more info! I'm new here so don't know if the above is allowed. . .somebody advise please:confused:

btw, when I first saw this I was dubious. . .so I did some research about dimensions, etc and yes it is accurate!8)

LOL. . .yes I agree!

Quite an eye opener!

How about a government with a manifesto of "COMMON SENSE":rolleyes:

HC. . .oh dear, it seems the lesser spotted Scottish Vodka Monster DID get you! LOL:D

WoolleyKat. . .have a read of "Games People Play" by Eric Berne MD. Quite insightful.

Cards are useful. . .as long as they are settled in full each month! If you can't afford it "now" ask yourself "Do I really NEED this or would I LIKE it?" If you want it, save a little until you can afford it and by then the urge may have gone! I will get off my soap box now and I don't mean to preach!

I found this interesting. . .EarthinPerspective.pdf Take the comments at the end as you wish. . .I didn't author them!

Yep. . .looking forward to this!

Is that as obvious as it sounds? (Fermented and or brewed tea leaves)

LOL. . .now that is a hangover!!! (Once had a "session" on Port. . .that was how I felt for about 3 days!) (Not touched Port since) Good pic angelone!

Surprisingly:confused: Fine! Thank you HC Watch out for the lesser spotted Scottish Vodka monster

Vodka kept me up till 8am:o

LOL. . .LOL. . .mtm. . .would you believe I think I have Russian blood. . .somewhere in the dark anals of my past. . .(and no, that isn't plural of anal!. . .or is it, LOL???)

LOL. . .(richard the lionheart)(???) apparently!

No, it isn't true about our Scottish friends. . .they always open the door for me to go into the bar first!!!

Does it matter if "tea leaves" come from a bag?

Up close. . .couldn't see anything! Stood back from monitor about 8ft and it kinda looks like an effeminate John or Julian Lennon!

As a matter of interest have you read Judge James Pickles "Straight From The Bench"? Big hug from red