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It probably is, but nevertheless although we all knew about this sort of thing in theory I, and a lot of others, are only really becoming aware of it when it happens, and at that, close to home. I read up on a lot of stuff but haven't bothered...

We may have discussed this on the Forum ... It's the heightened frequency of occurrence of more extreme weather events ... also known as, Climate Change ...

https://metro.co.uk/2025/06/02/personal-trainer-first-date-jailed-causing-pile-up-injured-seven-cops-23308840/

The world's weather seems to have gone mad. I think we were all expecting changes with global warming but I don't think we expected them to be so off the wall and to come so quickly. I think many of us thought things would remain just the same...

https://watchers.news/2025/06/04/giant-hail-flash-floods-rare-june-blizzard-europe/

In a desk in the other country I have a diary given to my ma by a drugs rep back in the 60s. No one talked about BMI in those days, but it contained all sorts of useful medical infor, among which were height and weight tables for men and women...

Poison-Dwarf size. 5' 7" Probably shrunk with age to 5' 6 & 1/2" :)

And this one ----

This should cheer you all up ---

I was 11 stone right through till I got in my 50's I didn't slow down workwise but started to put a bit of weight on Late sixties and early seventies I stayed reasonably trim but couldn't get any less than 13 stone Now at seventy seven I'm still...

I think he's still a way to go. Keep going buddy I generally keep fit running every time from all the women I've painted.

How tall are you then Dan? I don't give that BMI guff much credence, just asking.

But avoid breast stroke. Steady there Stan, it won't help his knee.. :)

TBH it wasn't as much of an ordeal as I had thought it would be. The "habitual" larder and fridge trips were stopped when my hand touched the door-handle and I had a glass of water instead. All coffee was taken "black" and tea was of the fruit...

Done well, I'll have to try that, maybe just 12 hours to start :p

Just about to go out. Monthly big shop and meal in our fave Brasserie in Castres. Then heading Auchanwards. Have a lovely day all!! :):):)

Morning All. :D A wet and rainy day here in Benfleet. :( The fasting ends just after lunchtime. That's about 90 hours without food. :) Some decent weight loss, (5 &1/2 pounds) and no real struggle. Now to steer clear of heavy carbs to...

Mornin Grey and damp :confused: Bathroom door fitted and working, no creaks :vb-banana::vb-banana: Loading caravan today for weekend away Stay dry all :p

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But that's over 5yrs old and looks in better shape than the average UK road 😕

Funniest post of the week award. But also guaranteed ti get you a Glagow kiss :vb-headbang:

“Can my mate have a swatch of yer fanny miss?” 🤪

Your needing to have a gid swatch at a certain episode of chewin the fat boss...you'd love it.

Went to see the Landy mad neighbour this p.m. Found myself leaving at about 7 p.m. The guy talks non-stop but fortunately what he talks about is interesting. He knows a lot about LR products. But we talked about a lot of other stuff as well. He...

Yet more awful storms including big hail in parts of France including the Loire Valley. Price of Pouilly-fumé will be on the rise. https://watchers.news/2025/06/04/intense-hailstorm-loire-france/ :(:(:(:(:(

Just trying to imagine @DanClarke getting a good swatch of all that was visible in the steam room!! Ooh Matron!! 🤣 🤣 🤣

Scots [edit] Noun [edit] swatch (plural swatches) glimpse; look Gie us a swatch of yer paper. every day is a skool day!

Water proof though. :)

Nuts arrived today. Tis the size ov a sack ov spuds. Bin filling me garden bin wiv tree thus evening. Not edgar. Rain starting at midnight.