Vic Patterson

Thanks Maggie, I think I detect your frustration, understandably so. I'm amazed at the amount of traffic I see on the web cam, here we cry "traffic lights†(jokingly) if we have to stop for three vehicles! where else can two oncoming drivers stop in the middle of the road for a chat and traffic just wave and roll around them! I like your line of thought Canny lass, should I be fortunate to make another visit home I'd be very disappointed if I didn't get to put a few faces to the names of our long distance friends. I watch the cam quite a lot but have never seen a a wave.

Keep it, three bladed prop (early) Spitfire. We owe a lot to theSpitfire! I have a similar one in pewter.

Wow, it certainly was a success! The web cam just caught a small bit of the action. Thanks for the pics Foxy, I thought you might be in the thick of it.

Was this because of the street fair today? It looked quite successful! I searched the forum for any information but could only find one brief notice.

http://www.canadiandeathrace.com/ Four gee isn't here is he?

Merc, Foxy, I believe they are Russian built Sukhoi 30, they belong to the Indian Air force who in the U.K. on exercise with the R.A.F. Looks like the Indian roundel!

Our condolences to you and your family Christine. May he rest in peace.

What great turnout today! A lot more good guys than bad guys (drunks!)

I accept your explanation why they have their customs and traditions regarding their dress code Canny lass, but I think the link to terrorism is what people fear, whether it is justified or not. When I came to this country I accepted its customs and traditions and do my best to bide by them as I'm sure you did, but that didn't change my personal beliefs, in my house we are just ordinary Geordies but outside we try to be good Canadian citizens, but today more and more immigrants being in the minority are DEMANDING more than equality which often offends the less fortunate citizens. I think education and understanding is required!

I don't think its the Burka that is the real issue I think it is the hiding of the face from identification. I'm told it's not a religious requirement so that should make it easier to resolve. Many places have banned the total covering the face in normal circumstances, no hoodies over the face, no masks or ski masks. We have a case before the courts right now, a Citizenship court refused to allow a woman take part in the ceremony until she removed her face covering, both sides claimed the other side was not respecting their culture! I can guess who will win that one! Facial identification is a big part of todays security, drivers licences, security I.D. Airline travel etc. until the other forms of identification become practical e.g. retina, and fingerprint I think facial I.D. is a must, it can be done discreetly. Q. Do the woman covering their faces still have to go through the body x-ray scan at airports? It wasn't long ago the issue was turbans.

Happy birthday Foxy, was that "big event" yesterday for you?

Thank's Foxy, looking forward to more pics

Neither Firefox or iPad here Brian, 3G I'm sure it's not the amount of traffic as it's 50/50 at 5am GMT. If Firefox or iPad connects. Looking at "bedlington in bloom" you can see the camera location!

It's working on Firefox and the iPad right now. Recently it has been very intermittent on both.

I usually check it about that time just as I head off to bed (11pm) I'll watch for you, what kind of bike do you ride?

Been down for a while, getting an upgrade?

Have a happy birthday Adam, hope it is a great day.

Certainly not one of our beaver....

Hi Maggie, It is signed as Coun Alan Sambrook, Pegswood Ward. The way I read it and going by the context it sounds like a bit of CYA! Living so close maybe he would like to go to Bedlington and explain why Bedlington's infrastructure was so much worse than the rest of the area that it required extra money to bring up to the areas standards! He may also explain why you would prefere to travel to shop rather than shop localy!

http://bit.ly/1KcaOR3

Thank you Maggie, yes I think congratulations are in order. Congratulations Malcolm, I hope you are able to fulfill some of your goals, if not all! and enjoy your tenure as mayor, make sure you enjoy doing it because when its not fun it becomes hard work! those chains are alright as long as there isn't a ball attached. The people of Bedlington are lucky to have you in their corner, good luck.

Are congratulations in order for Malcolm? what is the situation? I've tried reading the posting, even between the lines but just don't quite get the picture.

Now on with Fiefox but off on iPad!

Working here! But has been off quite a lot, I never had a frozen picture, either on or off, worked well for the big rally last Saturday.

Happy birthday to you both, hope your having a great day.