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Motorbikes - Do you remember your first one?
carosio replied to Timbuck's topic in Sheffield History & Expats
This wasnt my first bike, but my second back in 1966, bought from Wraggs, West Bar. Wish I still had it! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:1967BSASpitfire.jpg Mine was the Mk1 with the Amal GP carbs and high comp. pistons. -
Motorbikes - Do you remember your first one?
carosio replied to Timbuck's topic in Sheffield History & Expats
It proves how long lasting and well built the C15 was. Must have gone through a few tyres though. -
I think you mean valve caps. Halfords or any Motor Spares or tyre suppliers will have them, or pop into a breakers yard and you might get them free. There is only one type.
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Allah’s existence to be debated at UK’s leading mosque!
carosio replied to six45ive's topic in General Discussions
I would be interested to know which arguements you are referring to; much of their theology is rather mainstream Protestant. -
Home information pack rip off !
carosio replied to 0114owl1867's topic in Sheffield Property & Housing
Yes, another (it was) piece of unecessary paperwork and expense forced upon us, and, as a final touch, VAT (would've been 20%) lumped onto the end! Ingenious! -
I don't think these cables are available in lengths longer than 15m, any longer they have to have boosters in order to maintain signal quality for video, although for audio might be ok. Also, the plugs are moulded to the cable so will have to have a reasonable sized hole in whatever they might have to be threaded through. I would measure the route along which you think the cable might have to go. They can of couse be extended using HDMI couplers.
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Most of the large manufacturers of fridge/freezers are quoting around £100 for repairs, payable by card up-front, and if they have a problem with parts etc and deem it unrepairable, they retain £40-50 for the call out. The guarantee period for a repair is 3 months I think. If it is the fridge section only then it might be repairable by a local engineer, but it usually is the freezer section as this contains all the little sensors and components which can fail.
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Info about fitting a gas fire and surround
carosio replied to nat85's topic in Sheffield News & Discussions
If the running costs concern you, look closely at the efficiency ratings of each fire, usually in percentages which can be looked up on the internet if not known. The radiant types are, on average, the most efficient, the open coal types the least. The specialist shops like Gas Flair might be worth browsing as they have a large selection on display although if you're buying a combination package you're choice will be limited. As for fitting it depends on whether you have an existing installation that needs to be removed (presumably you have a gas point nearby), etc. There are some qualified fitters on the forum or on the many "boiler" threads. -
No, it's a very interesting post. If you're concerned about the cost of ink re-fills, then choose an Epson or a Canon.
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Went past the Firvale junction at 8.10pm and there was a line of four cars parked up outside the fast food shop.
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A friend had the same problem. Best to remove the barrel, then pour in acetone as someone has suggested, or soak in acetone filled jar. Possibly paint thinners might work. I didn't have these to hand so heated up barrel with blow torch and it almost freed off except for some burnt residue which we couldn't get out, so ended up going to Wickes for new barrel (about £22). Assuming, of course, that the door can be accessed from the inside.
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House buying and selling in England, an ABSOLUTE FARCE.
carosio replied to Justin Smith's topic in General Discussions
In Scotland, the offer and negotiating practice is different but now that many properties are registered at the Scottish Land Registry it's not all that much different from England and Wales, apart from significantly higher solicitors' fees! -
It probably is. Back in the 70s and 80s a bathful of water had a brown tinge to it and when we enquired they said it was peat stains but was not harmful. At that time our supply came from Broomhead Reservoir and later they installed better filtration equipment.
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Quite right, having brainstorm!
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Back in the late fifties and sixties, I recall that they had a stuffed Polar Bear and a lifesize carving of two Japanese wrestlers in the main hallway, plus a magnificent collection of tropical moths and butterflies housed in a specimen cabinet.
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House buying and selling in England, an ABSOLUTE FARCE.
carosio replied to Justin Smith's topic in General Discussions
I don't know about the laws in the States, it depends on the form of contracts they use, and whether the seller has to reasonably show whether the property has any notable defects; here (uk) the onus is on the buyer (caveat emptor). A contract might include a clause whereby it is agreed that if any serious defect should be discovered which the seller could reasonably be expected to have known about at the time of signing the contract, then he could be liable. -
House buying and selling in England, an ABSOLUTE FARCE.
carosio replied to Justin Smith's topic in General Discussions
The opposite also happens, ie, at the last moment the buyer can drop his offer price. It can be made clear at the outset that either the buyer or the seller will withdraw from the deal if the initial agreed terms are not adhered to (prior to written contract). -
House buying and selling in England, an ABSOLUTE FARCE.
carosio replied to Justin Smith's topic in General Discussions
When contracts have been signed and exchanged, both buyer and seller are committed. If the seller pulls out, the buyer has the option to sue. So, if there is a chain, then all parties have to ensure that every element of their transaction is satisfied before signing the contract. But as you say many problems arise (pre-contract) and can delay or break the chain completely. -
House buying and selling in England, an ABSOLUTE FARCE.
carosio replied to Justin Smith's topic in General Discussions
In the laws that govern the transfer of land, any deposit is effective only after contracts have been exchanged. If either party then resiles from the contract (breaches it) then it is possible to claim the deposit. At one time the usual deposit was 5-10%. -
I don't know the details, but an aquaintance went to live in Chicago for two years, took his wife and children and rented his house here until he (recently) returned. He works for one of the big British banks and is an expert in, I think, computer programming.
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Does anyone remember C&A in Sheffield
carosio replied to sheffsand's topic in Sheffield History & Expats
An elderly friend of mine used to shop there. A long while ago, back in the 70s or 80s, she saw a coat for sale in the ladies department for £7. Later, in their "Sale", she noticed the new price, £10! -
The OP appears to be criticising those (Christian) apologists who try to justify the existance of evil on earth whilst it cannot exist in Heaven. I assume it is only Christian theology to which he is relating.
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Where is this guarantee, is it implied or in writing? Does this mean the Devil has a claim under the guarantee?