From what I'm told (by one of my sons, who's involved with something similar) US QC isn't up to other places standards either. (View Post)

My mind was made up. Please don't confuse me with facts! I'll have a look; thanks. (View Post)

Two thoughts, one relating to the Cole household and one general. 1. The blue-tit chicks in our televised nest box have this morning fledged and gone. Ten eggs laid, eight hatched and five chicks hav… (View Post)

My current carer is Polish, although she's been here several years and is 'established'. She replaced a Brit, and had a trainee with her the other day who, while obviously from an ethnic minority, so… (View Post)

In good Essex-related news Southend are through to the final of the competition for promotion back to League 2 after several years in the National League (and near bankruptcy). A trip to Wembley awai… (View Post)