Christmas Tree

Ignoring all the tosh in this post..... It will all be done and dusted by the next election.

I don't see that at all. It's pretty clear that our goal is free access, control over immigration and laws, whilst also being able to have free trade agreements with whoever we want. In the immediate aftermath of the vote the "willy waving" was very loud that we won't be getting all that. It's still there but a lot less audible. What is going on now is a very sensible consultation process across the country involving business, universities, city services, etc to identify the very important nuances to the different sectors. At the same time legal eagles are identifying how we untangle the decades of law making. This is probably the most important process in the whole Brexit so that we go into negotiations with every possible angle and wiggle room covered, all geared to get as close to the best deal as possible. I watched the full Brexit statement and debate today and overall it was pretty positive stuff from all sides. As I said during the Brexit campaign, I just can't see a scenario where the Germans and others are going to get into tit for tat Tarrifs.

I'm pretty sure we'll get everything.

I think you are being a bit unrealistic. The government was landed with a course of action that they didn't want. There was obviously going to be a process of taking some time to get everyone on board and THEN begin to put together a plan for the negotiations. So far I think it's played out well. The economy has avoided the predicted gloom along with any punishment budgets. It's also allowed time for willy waving to pass and calmer heads to prevail. I'm not even sure how much of a "PLAN" is going to be divulged to the public ahead of a two year negotiation with the EU. I don't really think Japan has added much that we didn't already know. It's now upto May to keep the economy steady while delivering the best deal possible.

I know, it was just (another) one of glooms cherries when last months figures had it heading south. Just trying to keep his pecker up.

Solid manufacturing pmi's last month now followed by strong service pmi's

I had an old mini in 95. Absolute pig is correct. Floors / sub frames rot very easily and no fun to drive all the time. Not to mention they are death traps compared to moser day cars. My dream old car was a stag.

East Boldon. (Granted not the UFO capital of the world, but hey ho).

a ufo hovered, SILENTLY, above a group of us in the park and shone a light upon us. Must have been about 100 ft above us. We froze for a second then ran. Now whether we actually froze with fear or whether the tractor beam made time stand still while they probed us, I have no idea. Actually could be why I have a bad memory. Maybe most of my thoughts are sucked straight to another galaxy.

Stranger Things. Should really be called familiar things given its a complete rip off of many popular movies incl Stand by me, ET, poltergeist, Alien etc. That said, very well put together and beautifully takes me back to my early teens. I too had the calculator watch, the bike with a radio attached and an encounter with something strange!!!!! Shame really that they didn't just leave this at one season.

Anyone using Kodi Krypton yet?

Aye, nice Q & A

Ah ok.

So if he was on the way to Everton, how on earth does he now get to London in 45 minutes AND complete a medical?

Silly talk of letting him rot. No use to anyone. I'm sure if he stays Rafa will take him to one side, sort his head out and have him playing well.

I'd definitely prefer him staying here.

I bet the outtakes from that are hilarious

This man gave me some of my happiest early teen memories (apart from Abba, the odd game of spin the bottle and trudging to the match). RIP

I enjoyed it but thought it got a bit stupid with his adaption to life behind bars.

Happy Birthday

Mamma Mia Without doubt one of my favourite films of all time.