Its a pretty weak link, though, isn't it? If you don't qualify and you don't have alternative income you have to use up yet more admin time in applying for some sort of credit instead. (View Post)

I went to a funeral this morning. The deceased had no relatives and the death was in unusual circumstances so the council had to arrange a burial. The celebrant was only there to say a few words at t… (View Post)

Yes. If blowing up the high profile headquarters of the Black Sea Fleet with Storm Shadow wasn't enough to elicit much of a response I'm not sure why a command centre (?) in Kursk would be very diffe… (View Post)

That's as maybe, but evenings get lighter after the 13th. Anyway, I quite like winter. An decent walk, finishing in the gloaming, followed by fireside tales. None of this 40C nonsense. (View Post)

Now try that in the Humber navigation channel on the way to Immingham. (View Post)