discussion News Of The World (Or This Is Life As We Know It)

[wonwinglo]

Another cherished memory,you just did not mess with Nigel D ! thanks for relating that story Char.

 

[Guest]

Absolutely brilliant Char and all credit to your Dad. If more people did that idiots would think twice about crime.

It's just a great shame that, thanks to the mouthy do-good minority, we are not allowed to legally get away with such a thing. Making it illegal to spank kids is one of the most stupid things we have done in a long time.

And what is the result? We now have to have training for parents who can't control thier kids!!!!!!

I rest my case m'lud.

 

[Guest]

yes richard i understand that it is very stupid. It was my pleasure telling one of the stories about my father.

 

[Guest]

Great story, I just love hearing shoplifters getting their cum-uppance.....

 

[wonwinglo]

Richard said-

'And what is the result? We now have to have training for parents who can't control thier kids!!!!!!

I rest my case m'lud.'

Barry replies-

And if you need a good example of the degradation of the way people bring up children,then look no further than these Super Nanny programs,a screaming bewitched demon a few years old kicks the door down and spouts language never even heard in a barrack room ! no partner in sight as he has long since fled unable to stand what is going on,we have made a rod for our own backs in society today,gone totally over the top with absolutely no detterent whatsoever so they go from bad to worse,and what is sad about all of this is they try and make the lives of innocent hard working people a misery,nothing gives anyone a right to steal,they must be taught a lesson that if you want something badly enough then you work for it.

Nuff said.

 

[Guest]

Regarding the comments about not being able to smack children.

As I work in a school I'm confronted with the kids on a lot of occassions. Most have the attitude "what are you going to do about it?" they live with this attitude through their life and seem to be untouchable, on may occasions the sentancing the courts deal out is totally inadequate too.

It must be a learning curve though after they leave school and behaving like a total idiot someone decides that they can actually hit them...

It's a bit like the idiots on the road, even if they can actually get away with the way they drive, what if someone takes offence and actually retaliates and confronts them at the next set of lights.

The other day I was driving behind a young kit on a scooter who was doing about 45mph on a 60 limit and driving down the centre of the road to prevent other road users overtaking, when I pulled out he sped up and when I pulled back in he brake tested me..I almost went over the guy...I only drive a small Car but it's still 3/4 of a ton of steel. These idiots seem to get away with it though.

 

[Guest]

I hate the fact that "human rights" seems to dictate the law nowadays. How can it be right that a prisoner can claim damages from the prison service for "going cold turkey" whilst in prison cos he can't get his drugs??

Sorry mate 1. you broke the law to be in prison.

2. drugs are illegal.

3. it's my taxes....

minor rant now over........

 

[Guest]

i aggree. im 20 so plenty old enough to have been smacked and thumped on the arm by my dad. and i do believe it helped me be a considerate, well behaved and polite person. dot like he little +(&£)"*$&s today.

 

[Guest]

Why is it when you open up such issues to a group of people everyone seems to agree yet we all have to live with laws we don't agree with?!!!

We all seem to have to live with the requirements of the noisy minority who are slowly and steadily completely screwing up society for everyone else.

Compensating prisoners is a joke and a classic example of a ridiculous situation that only a very small minority of do-good mindless morons who need to obtain gainfull employment would support.

 

[Guest]

...and another thing!

Whilst everyone here is having a good rant...

With that case where drug additics were forced to go through cold turkey as they weren't handed out free drugs whilst in prison...

What is it about this "compensation culture"...I'm not sure how handing out money in these cases will do anything, they can all buy some more drugs I suppose...

It's a bit like the compensation people are paid, like the woman classroom assistant who was sacked because she wouldn't take her hijab off in the classroom. She was sacked and then paid "£1100 pounds incase she had any hurt feelings"

If I'm driving along and someone cuts me up, gives me a finger, keys my car by accident in a carpark- it all causes offence but I don't make a claim because I have hurt feelings.

And another thing....

If something causes offence, say a racist remark or an offensive remark, news reporters and the news will constantly broadcast the same remark and therby cause offence each time it is repeated...

 

[wonwinglo]

I have often thought the same thing Richard,the answer lies with those that suddenly put new laws forward without consulting those that really care,little men in parliement bring forth restrictive measures and the yes men agree to them,it is the same as the do-gooders in our society who think that prisoners should be the same as everone else,even allowing them to do the lottery ticket is wrong in my humble opinion,prison and its punishment should mean just that,no in between.

Nine times out of ten a new law comes in that nobody was even consulted about ? why do they get away with it is anyones guess,the public should come first but they are not really considered.

The law as they say is an ass,with the judges dishing out 'Dont be a naughty boy' penalties it is little wonder the countrey is in such a mess.

What is needed is a good cross section of the public to be consulted,and nothing to go ahead until something is finalised in great detail,with emphasis on protecting the good living honest public.

Why is it when you open up such issues to a group of people everyone seems to agree yet we all have to live with laws we don't agree with?!!!We all seem to have to live with the requirements of the noisy minority who are slowly and steadily completely screwing up society for everyone else.

Compensating prisoners is a joke and a classic example of a ridiculous situation that only a very small minority of do-good mindless morons who need to obtain gainfull employment would support.

 

[Guest]

Cant sleep so downloaded a movie called Flyboys off a BT site. I have to say it is one of the best WW1 movies I have ever seen. The flying scenes were outstanding! Cant wait to see it on the big screen. If you get the chance to see it, dont miss it.

 

[Guest]

These links were posted on another forum. I did enjoy them as the DH Mosquito is one of my all time favourite planes. I shall have to get working on a kit I have. Hopefully this winter.

 

[Guest]

I would find it very difficult to chose between a Spitfire or a Mossie as my all time most beautifull aircraft.

Absolutely stunning video, thanks for the link.

 

[wonwinglo]

Some 'Flyboys' trivia-

Filmed at R.A.F Halton,UK.

Replica Nieuport 17 aircraft built in the USA.

All aircraft sold to collectors once the film had been made.

After a taxying accident the original flimsy replicas were scrapped and proper airworthy machines built,this delayed the film production for a while.

I want the DVD but have not seen it locally in the shops yet?

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[Guest]

I want the DVD but have not seen it locally in the shops yet?

:emo11: not out on DVD legally yet, came out at the cinema on the 27th Nov.

 

[Guest]

Well yesterday would of been my dads and ingrids 2nd year wedding aniversary so we had a glass of champagne and i had one of my dads favourite cigars. King Edward. Then i went to his car and revved his engine which i enjoyed doing. Today i went to work and had arguments with customers as they thought they knew best. I arrived home to a mexican chicken dinner thanks to ingrid.

 

[Guest]

Well today was my last visit to the pond until the middle of March. Very sad.

Luckily there was a window in the bloody awfull weather so I got a chance to sail my yacht and took the Envoy tug out to try out it's new smoke maker.

The smoke maker looks superb but it seems to be interfering with the receiver when I get more than a few feet away. A bit disconcerting when it goes charging across the pond at full ahead. I had to stick my hand in front of it to stop it hitting the side which nearly broke my hand!!

Anyway it is undergoing investigation and it may require a phone call to JJC tomorrow.

Apart from that a successfull morning. Very brisk winds so the yacht proved to be quite a challenge. When it gets too fresh it basically goes where it wants so keeping away from the island becomes a prime concern.

Back home and start to tidy things up. I am not going to do any more modelling now as I want to get the workshop tidied up and things put away and ready for another three months on thier own.

Bangers and mash for tea, bangers from our local farm shop, which are superb, and mash with parsnip for a bit more flavour. Thick onion gravy and veg and a wonderfull evening meal with the rain lashing the windows and the gales howling around the house.

This evening we watched "Doctor at Large" on cable and continued to moan about how things have changed since 1957!! A large Gin and Tonic was 4/4 (about 22p!!)

 

[Guest]

Another thread mentions lost waste bins. For the last three weeks due to gailes, other than the odd few hours. The wheelie bins have been relocating. Quite a mix of snow, melt, more snow and melt. I am pleased it has remained at mostly above 2500ft other than one day down low. On another forum a lad from the Aviemore area has spoken of extreme winds on the Cairgorms, in excess of 100mph.

My new insulation really is working, the whole house is warmer with less heating being needed. Having replaced poor door-frame edgings, I am now at the stage of undercoating the sanded down woodwork in the up and down halls and the stairs, I really will be relieved when I have completed the painting and the new carpets are down.

I will then have a chance to do something usefull like building a new plane or two. Or three:grinball2:

 

[Guest]

well today my little bro had his first nativity play which was cute. I then have been watching aviation videos on Youtube which has been quite fun. yes i am sad but hey i dont care. lol Ive got ellie playing on my playstation 2 and lara watching her. Michael is asleep after an eventfull day. You can see some airshows on youtibe as well which are quite good.