Quote from: Vlad on August 11, 2026, 09:13:02 PMPartial eclipse of the sun tomorrow, on advice I bought some proper dark glasses for observing eclipses, apparently looking at the sun through a colander could strain your eyes

Ah,  but they showed you how to do this on the Weather tonight, Vladsy.

Turn your back to the sun,  hold the colander up so that the sun shines through it, and at the same time hold a sheet of blank white paper behind the colander and that way you will see it safely produced on the paper.
Not sure what to expect,  but I'm gonna try it anyway. 


*  If anyone is interested,  here is the expected timetable:

Depending on where you are planning to watch the eclipse from, the timing for the event varies slightly:

• London & South-East: The partial eclipse begins at 18:17 BST, reaches its maximum depth (about 90% coverage) at 19:13 BST, and concludes by 20:06 BST. [1]
• North-West England (Manchester/Liverpool): First contact begins at 18:13 BST, with the maximum eclipse hitting at 19:10 BST. [1]
• Scotland: The initial signs of the eclipse will be visible earliest, starting at roughly 18:08 BST.

Partial eclipse of the sun tomorrow, on advice I bought some proper dark glasses for observing eclipses, apparently looking at the sun through a colander could strain your eyes 

Landline ✔️ 
Phone at ear ✔️ 
Purse    ✔️ 
TV ✔️ 
Signing texts ❌ 
Trousers, both types ✔️ ❌ 
White hair ✔️ 
Real books ✔️ 
Bus pass ✔️ 
Dodgy hearing ✔️ 

I am really ancient 🥳

It looks like the public outcry may have had some effect .

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cevmkkg791yo

I never knew they were called a high level flush.  

Well I've learned something today   - and No,  I haven't still got one.  

I thought she was maybe taking a break. Sorry she's not too well.  Pass on my good wishes xx

I mean one of these where you pull the chain.

QuoteWhat?

Look at  #3

Quote from: muddy on August 11, 2026, 04:58:24 PMNever mind Mups we will come and visit you ...........

Thanks.   Look after Gertie for me won't you.  

Please give Alex my best wishes Scrumpy hope she feels better soon .