Vic Patterson

Potassium superoxide KO2, I used to check and service these for our underground mine rescue teams when I was with our Surface Mine Rescue team, after use during the turn around we would also check and service the Draeger SCBA so the underground teams could rest longer before going back underground, time can be vital in a situation. I think they use compressed oxygen now, probably a lot cooler! Google time....

Our telephone service provider is thinking of getting rid of public telephones! as they say they are very rarely used, that got me thinking about public phones, I have never used one here in Canada (over 40 years) the last one I used was the one on the Coronation street set while on a visit back home at least 15- 20 years ago. What a long way telephones have come, I remember going with my mom to the phone box to call my dad who was working in London, (United Bus Service) mom would crank the handle and it was my job to feed loads of those great big pennies into the phone and push the button if she got through, I remember the phone number started with SLOAN and had only 4 numbers. A couple of years ago I bought a cell phone, supposedly for emergencies! I use it only for texting the kids and I have only made one phone call on it, I don’t subscribe to a plan so it doesn’t get used as a smart phone, our plans are very expensive though you wouldn’t think so when you see the youngsters running around looking for these Pokémon. Most people are not bothering with house phones, computers, GPS and wrist watches seems odd but makes sense I suppose.

Happy birthday Ovalteeny. Hope you have a great day.

As usual Foxy, great pics, thanks.

And HPW could be a major (or should that be miner!) contributer.

I enjoy the political and the religious banter that is posted, it certainly educates me in many things I didn't know or understand and I hope it continues, what bothers me and obviously others is the personal and rude comments! that I’m sure that the posters wouldn't make if you were all sitting together face to face! the content yes but rudeness I’m sure not. I don’t live in Bedlington, I wasn’t brought up there and have very little to contribute but I often can, usually because my wife Doreen was born and bred there. Just my opinion but suggest the rudeness and personal attacks be toned down and everyone will come back in and chat again.

The condesending arrogance of some of the posters is just too much for me, I,m sure it must deter many from posting. I visit often but prefere not to comment.

Hello Pauline, welcome.

I was very surprised to see it had taken place, without any fanfare, and with all of the communication available not well planed or advertised, so sad

And your point is?

Sprouts, Christmas! I eat them almost everyday, but no cross or additives...

Threegee, I don't understand your logic! I believe my work ethic is as good as anyone, anywhere, ever! And is better than most, why do you say I don't believe in work ethic? I'm not implying you work for less money than the job pays but saying they shouldn't get any assistance if work is available. Assistance should not be more than fair pay! That discourages working. I believe If you cannot work then you should get assistance, if you can work you should IF you want the benefits such as pay and pension etc. I believe No one who can work and if work is available should stay at home and expect others to work to support them, naturally there are exceptions mom,s, I'll and incapable etc.

Enough to feed the family, but if you give enough money without working why would you work? which means someone else has to work more to have you stay at home!

"There is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing" I like that saying, very appropriate for this part of the world. Snow shoes in the morning, shorts in the afternoon and Mac and wellies in the evening.

Happy birthday Foxy, I hope you are having a great day!

Shoes, handbags BBQ, what a monster.

Happy birthday Adam.

Canny lass, my recollection is an hourly or daily paid worker! many workers were on some form of piece work. I’m sure HPW can elaborate.

Oh! Then happy birthday Bayardm. :-)

I tried to register but after giving my information it said I wasn't eligible, too long gone! (40 years this week) I'd be voting EXIT.

Hope your having a good day Monsta!

Upper cylinder lubricant , I still have my Red-X vacuum gauge!

How are you supposed know that the cat is going to be stupid when you get it? What are the odds at the next one also being stupid ? I don't think we should start getting rid of "stupid" ....

My sentiments also.