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#91
The Chat Room / Re: The boring thread.....
Last post by Mups - August 11, 2026, 10:29:03 PM
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.  :smiley:


*  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.







#92
The Chat Room / Re: The boring thread.....
Last post by Vlad - August 11, 2026, 09:13:02 PM
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 
#93
The Chat Room / Re: Things that give our age a...
Last post by GrannyMac - August 11, 2026, 07:46:41 PM
Landline ✔️ 
Phone at ear ✔️ 
Purse    ✔️ 
TV ✔️ 
Signing texts ❌ 
Trousers, both types ✔️ ❌ 
White hair ✔️ 
Real books ✔️ 
Bus pass ✔️ 
Dodgy hearing ✔️ 

I am really ancient 🥳
#94
General Discussion / Re: Early release !!
Last post by muddy - August 11, 2026, 07:44:59 PM
It looks like the public outcry may have had some effect .

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cevmkkg791yo
#95
The Chat Room / Re: High Level
Last post by Mups - August 11, 2026, 07:39:24 PM
I never knew they were called a high level flush.  

Well I've learned something today   - and No,  I haven't still got one.   :smiley:
#96
The Chat Room / Re: Alex..
Last post by GrannyMac - August 11, 2026, 07:38:31 PM
I thought she was maybe taking a break. Sorry she's not too well.  Pass on my good wishes xx
#97
The Chat Room / Re: High Level
Last post by Ashy - August 11, 2026, 06:25:20 PM
I mean one of these where you pull the chain.
#98
The Chat Room / Re: Things that give our age a...
Last post by Scrumpy - August 11, 2026, 05:40:03 PM
QuoteWhat?
Look at  #3
#99
The Chat Room / Re: Things that give our age a...
Last post by Mups - August 11, 2026, 05:27:09 PM
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.   :smiley:
#100
The Chat Room / Re: Alex..
Last post by muddy - August 11, 2026, 05:02:27 PM
Please give Alex my best wishes Scrumpy hope she feels better soon .