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Aalanfp replied to the thread [Misc] Should we scrap imperial units and go fully metric?.I can still remember something I heard on TV in the 1970s when we were starting to adopt centigrade in everyday life, to help us get...
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Aalanfp replied to the thread [Technology] Second hand IPhone needed - Best site and model?.I'm hazarding an extremely wild guess here... you don't have children?? Not commenting on the rights and wrongs - more a comment on...
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Aalanfp reacted to pasty's post in the thread [Misc] The Official - Let's Quit Smoking Thread - with
Well played.
Finally doing it. My 60 years old health check and first grandchild being due next month brought a few things into perspective. Two... -
AAnd within 24 hours, that’s what I call American Express
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AWow, good luck Eeyore and what a fantastic response from the three professionals.
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Aalanfp replied to the thread [Misc] Should we scrap imperial units and go fully metric?.OAP goes to greengrocer "Can I have three pounds of potatoes please" Young Jack the Lad "Blimey grandma, get with the times - it's all...
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Aalanfp replied to the thread [Misc] Should we scrap imperial units and go fully metric?.Yes,, a chain is 22 yds An acre = a chain x a furlong (which is 1/8 of a mile for all you Gen x/z/alphas)
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Aalanfp replied to the thread [Misc] Should we scrap imperial units and go fully metric?.Don't get me started on time zones around the world - oops too late! Completely unnecessary these days. We could have the same time all...
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Aalanfp replied to the thread [Misc] Should we scrap imperial units and go fully metric?.Yep - I'd be all for that so that when we're 75% through the day the time is 75:00 whereas currently it's 6 o'clock in a 24 hr day!
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Aalanfp reacted to Harry Wilson's tackle's post in the thread [Misc] Should we scrap imperial units and go fully metric? with
Haha.
(The only one on the list I still use is miles, because that's what road signs use) Aside from that I can't fathom why anyone would... -
Aalanfp reacted to Rogero's post in the thread [Misc] Should we scrap imperial units and go fully metric? with Haha.
I love a pint though . It’s a perfect amount of. Also 1760 yards to a mile just makes good sense.
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Aalanfp replied to the thread [Finance] Southern Water over 50% increase in bills.The OP said he doesn't have a meter. so in his case IT'S NOT ALL ABOUT CONSUMPTION. It's based on the historical RV so the size of the...
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Aalanfp reacted to A mex eyecan's post in the thread [Finance] Southern Water over 50% increase in bills with Like.
Flipping heck, how big is your swimming pool and how often are you changing the water?
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Aalanfp reacted to Thunder Bolt's post in the thread [Finance] Southern Water over 50% increase in bills with Like.
Get a water meter asap. 2 people, 3 bed house £31 a month For clarity - drinking water SE Water, waste -Southern Water.
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Aalanfp reacted to Iggle Piggle's post in the thread [Misc] Buying a write off and having a smash with Angry.
Not lost. Stolen. Bank Account cleaned out. Happy f***ing days.