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M62 Speed Cameras?

Went to Leeds today, not been up the M62 for a while, there were loads of gantries which purported to have speed camera...
21 comments posted 7yrs
posted by rsandr
21 comments posted 7yrs posted by rsandr

Washing machine question

My washing machine has just fallen apart inside accompanied by much loud graunching noise. The drum seems to have broke...
16 comments posted 7yrs
posted by me
16 comments posted 7yrs posted by me

Recycling

Just been working at one of the places your recycle bins contents are taken to. I asked why they did not have different...
7 comments posted 7yrs
posted by adamwadsworth
7 comments posted 7yrs posted by adamwadsworth

Targeted snail mail

I tend to watch the posty make his/her progress along the street, to ensure the dogs are in when he is due. I sometimes...
16 comments posted 7yrs
posted by harry.m1byt
16 comments posted 7yrs posted by harry.m1byt

Wax acuator muck up.

I managed to order the wrong style of actuator - body correct, but the plastic plunger was around 6mm shorter. Wattage...
0 comments posted 7yrs
posted by harry.m1byt
0 comments posted 7yrs posted by harry.m1byt

OT: Today in South Yorkshire

At 8am on Friday 7th June there was a fatal accident on the M1 at j34 (Tinsley). The northbound was closed and remained...
59 comments posted 7yrs
posted by wrightsaerials
59 comments posted 7yrs posted by wrightsaerials

New York Is a Noisy City. One Man Got Revenge.

New York Is a Noisy City. One Man Got Revenge. Complaints to the city provided no relief, so a Manhattan resident sues...
3 comments posted 7yrs
posted by imbibe
3 comments posted 7yrs posted by imbibe

Lidl Laser level?

successfully negotiated the purchase of a laser level in Birmingham today. Got a bit bored in the traffic and assembled...
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posted by blenkinsopp
6 comments posted 7yrs posted by blenkinsopp

Japanese Toilets

I've just returned from Japan and have been inspired by their amazing toilets that wash your nether regions! I've searc...
37 comments posted 7yrs
posted by stainburn
37 comments posted 7yrs posted by stainburn

Power sockets with 'stuff'

Seems the IoS [1] is plumbing new depths: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Group-Gear-Additional-Secondary-Technology/dp/B06Y6C...
4 comments posted 7yrs
posted by theom+news
4 comments posted 7yrs posted by theom+news

OT: Fewer insects or more aerodynamic cars?

A few times recently I've heard the thought that 'there must be fewer insects out there *because* you don't see them on...
49 comments posted 7yrs
posted by news
49 comments posted 7yrs posted by news

Lidl mains connector

Lidl are selling sets of IDC type conectors of various sizes. They look like Scotch Locks sold under their usual instor...
25 comments posted 7yrs
posted by graham-usenet
25 comments posted 7yrs posted by graham-usenet

BOGOF ?

After a long period of use I need a replacement head for my electric toothbrush. Cant buy one. Minimumn apppears to be...
13 comments posted 7yrs
posted by billyorange007
13 comments posted 7yrs posted by billyorange007