Flood Problems

Less said:
Yes I remember you gave us an answer that was complete sphericals then, took umbridge because you were corrected. I forgave you years ago for your attitude back then, however you are an expert at holding a grudge.

Now, can we get back on topic or are you going to ruin another thread just as you did back then?
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I do remember that event, it was about the guidance system of Doodlebugs, yoiu disagreed with me in you usual nasty way with newcomers on one of their guidance systems, I may have taken umbrage, because I have a book on the subject which showed the jerries tried several ways of guidance.
 
Retlaw if you have never started a thread you are hardly in a position to criticise the posts that ARE posted......as I said, if there are no posts to your taste then start one.
I don't understand the comment about text speak......and no I don't think your response would have raised a smile.
So you had a disagreement with another member.....some time ago because I don't remember it...can't you let it drop?

Jen , it is most certainly going to cost a fortune.....it is going to take a long time and the rain isn't finished yet.
On the positive side(if there is one) the damage will create work for builders, painters decorators and will stimulate and economic upturn in furniture and white goods.
 
but also it will give the shysters a chance for ripping people off as well ..

also theres problems with the west coast mainline as well ... its closed for the next month between Lockerbie and Carlisle ... because the flood has damaged one of the bridges .... so its adding for train journey times
 
Yes, where there is a disaster there will be those keen to capitalise on it.
You just have to hope that those who have been affected will keep their wits about them....or have someone who will look after their interests.
 
Margaret Pilkington said:
Yes, where there is a disaster there will be those keen to capitalise on it.
You just have to hope that those who have been affected will keep their wits about them....or have someone who will look after their interests.
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I may be wrong, indeed there are some that come on especially to tell me I'm wrong, but I've noticed more and more over the years insurance companies will tend to guide the unfortunate towards or even supply decent workers for repairs.

Must be cheaper for them in the long run actually making sure money is spent where it's needed than some cowboy rips both them and the client off.
 
That is good to hear.
I have only had the need to call on my insurance once in the past and it was a painless experience and the tradesmen that completed the work were excellent.
I guess the problems arise when the affected householders have no insurance because they have been flooded more than once.
How heartbreaking that must be......and of course expensive.
 
Exile on Spencer St said:
Hope you've copyrighted that first photo, Gremlin, as the media will be all over it.
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Gremlin said:
It's not mine to copyright. A friend posted it for all to see on an open forum.
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Studio25 said:
A bit off-topic for this thread
The media will make a token effort to find the owner of a photo before using it. It's cheaper, on average, to steal images then pay royalties (or, more usually, a settlement) if the copyright holder shows up and makes a fuss than to make concerted efforts to find each owner and ask.
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Didn't take long. Photo used in yesterday's Sunday Times letters' page. Doubt it will be the last time it's used.
 
i highly don't recommend travelling on the west coast mainline .. not till that bridge has reopened .... it took near enough 8hrs to get home on sunday ... set off from the spugsters at 12.30pm and walked into my house at 8.15pm ... mind you probably wasn't helped by the snow coming through the Scottish borders by coach .. Edinburgh to Carlisle .. went past one house had 2 snowmen in their garden .. and there was enough coming down to make some more!!!
 
Glad you got back safe and sound Jen.......travelling home always takes too long......once you know you are coming home you just want to get back.
Ma used to be terrible coming back from the Isle of Wight...that invariably took 12 hours....you could get to Singapore in the time it took to get back from there....well as long as you flew.
 
I suggested a few years ago. to help alleviate flooding in Britain and preventing a water shortage. The government who ever it is should be commence a massive reservoir building project, How many lake windermere type set ups would we need throughout the country to cope with the excess water. when you think the Victorians built the meres to service the cities with water then we need to look at our selves. We have river/canal/ underground pipes that could carry the excess down south to the dryer areas. we could build water parks like the lakes that would double up as recreational facilities. when you think there is a pipeline from lake windermere all the way to central Manchester that does not even have a single pump. I think there is merit in the idea, There needs to be government interventions as a mass infrastructure policy. This could be done over 4/5 massive sites. We could add all the other suggestions into the mix. We have enough people available to carry out the work. we need the will. As for our clubs pitch I am afraid it needs a serious rethink. the base is clay so I don't know what the answer is without spending a vast amount of money the club can ill afford.
 
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