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  2. An interesting article here . . . https://daily.jstor.org/waste-not-want-not/?utm_source=pocket-newtab-global-en-GB
  3. Tourist taxes are not uncommon:- A departure tax of BDS$55 (US$27.50) applies for all passengers over 2 years old leaving Barbados. From 1 October 2018, an additional fee has been added. Passengers flying outside of the Caribbean region pay US$70 per person, and those flying within the Caribbean pay US$35 per person.
  4. Get used to 'skip diving' raw material is expensive, especially in small quantities. When I had my workshop two things used to really tick me off - those folk who would turn up "Can you make me one of these?" Sure have you got the material? "No, I thought you'd have some" and "Can you make one of these but a bit bigger/smaller" "How much bigger/smaller?" "Well, you know, it just won't quite fit at this size". Not helpful! I once made a very nice poker for a pal & gave it to him in the pub (I never charged mates, & rarely anyone else if they passed the attitude test) a complete stranger asked will you make one for me? Sure, I'd want £5 for materials and a half hour of whatever your hourly rate is; Oh, I'm not paying for it he replied. I didn't make the poker. I made quite a bit of stuff for a steam loco restoration society, they always provided material & dimensions.
  5. Yes, reheated rice can be dangerous. https://www.nhs.uk/common-health-questions/food-and-diet/can-reheating-rice-cause-food-poisoning/ How does reheated rice cause food poisoning? Uncooked rice can contain spores of Bacillus cereus, bacteria that can cause food poisoning. The spores can survive when rice is cooked. If rice is left standing at room temperature, the spores can grow into bacteria. These bacteria will multiply and may produce toxins (poisons) that cause vomiting or diarrhoea. The longer cooked rice is left at room temperature, the more likely it is that the bacteria or toxins could make the rice unsafe to eat. Symptoms of food poisoning If you eat rice that contains Bacillus cereus bacteria, you may be sick and experience vomiting or diarrhoea about 1 to 5 hours afterwards. Symptoms are relatively mild and usually last about 24 hours. Tips on serving rice safely Ideally, serve rice as soon as it has been cooked. If that is not possible, cool the rice as quickly as possible (ideally within 1 hour). Keep rice in the fridge for no more than 1 day until reheating. When you reheat rice, always check that it's steaming hot all the way through. Do not reheat rice more than once. Read answers to more questions about healthy eating. Eat well! HH
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  9. Many years ago I made a bowed psaltry, I managed to play London's Burning after a fashion. After that it became an ornament. About 10 years ago I made a dulcimer, I've never managed to play anything on that. (another ornament!) As a musician, I'm strictly audience, I just like making things.
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  11. Aye, 'ocker watter', they don't make phrases like that anymore. I think due to iron deposits leaching out from old abandoned (& flooded) mine workings when seen out 'in the wilds' but most likely industrial run off & discharge in the S&SY Navigation. What a lovely photo - thanks for sharing.
  12. Indeed I am, I've noted your forum name on there. Agree with your last sentence. My first introduction to canal cruising was from somewhere near Gunness Wharf at Keadby with a pal in a 6' dingy about 1970ish. Spent the night on the towpath at Barnby Dun - I was younger then! I well remember the multi coloured water in the cut on the approach to Sheffield through the industrial section, hues of orange, red & even yellow. It looks a lot better now, just not so psychodelic.
  13. Hi all, thought some of you may be interested in this vid . . .
  14. You know how to tell the difference between an oral & rectal thermometer? They taste different.
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